One can hardly imagine the incredible variety of the landscape in the south of Iceland. The endless black sand beaches that contrast with the coastal mountains, the glaciers, the geysers and solfataras, the deep valleys, lava fields, fissures, cliffs, waterfalls, canyons. Sometimes within minutes the landscape changes so dramatically that you might think you are in a different country.

This tour takes you to a maximum of different landscape types and places possible in only 4 days, without any unnecessary rush, as well as some historic places, as well as a visit to the world famous Blue Lagoon. Whether it is standing on a glacier or bathing in a hot spring a very pleasant experience is guaranteed. Travelling in a modern super jeep and staying at the best hotels available assures the comfort of this tour.

Countries visited

• Iceland

Places visited

• Reykjavik
• Great Geysir geothermal area
• Gullfoss
• Thingvellir National Park
• Landmannalaugar
• Blue Lagoon

Transportation

4X4 Super Jeeps

Included In Price

Driver-guide, 3 nights at a hotel, full board on the tour with picnic lunch, glacier walk and safety equipment.

Meals Included

This tour includes 6 meals; 3 breakfasts 3 dinners

Not Included In Price

Hotel in Reykjavík and transport to and from airport.

Lunches are not included but there will be opportunities to buy lunch from small local cafes and bakeries each day.

Day 1: Reykjavik – Þingvellir – Gullfoss – Geysir – Þjórsárdalur

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Our first stop on this tour is Þingvellir national park, site of the ancient Viking parliament. Here we get a good view over the rift valley where the continents meet. Next we see the spouting hot springs in the Geysir geothermal area, where the geyser Strokkur spouts every 5-10 minutes. Close by is the famous Gullfoss waterfall, one of Iceland´s most beautiful waterfall, falling down about 32 meters into a deep gorge in two giant steps.

We continue the drive towards Þjórsardalur valley, and pass Stöng, an archaeological site with a farm that was covered in volcanic ashes from the Hekla volcano in 1104. Visit of the beautiful fissure of Gjáin and the Háifoss waterfall (122m).

Accommodation

Overnight in a comfortable Hotel (3 nights). Hotel Hekla is among the best country hotels in the south, with 36 comfortable and well equipped rooms, all with shower and wireless internet. Next to the lobby of the hotel is a warm, well equipped bar and a cozy fireplace. You can enjoy sitting on the couch and talking over a drink. Sitting room on the balcony provides a view of the south where it is good to relax and enjoy the scenery on a bright day.

It is also possible to enjoy the evening sun or the star bright sky, and even the northern lights, from a comfortable hot tub in the back of the hotel.

Meals Included

1 x Dinners

Day 2: Hekla- Landmannalaugar

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Some of the most beautiful scenery of Iceland is found in the Torfajökull Massif in the South Icelandic Highlands. Here we can find the most famous hot spring for bathing surrounded by landscape of unreal beauty. Passing by the Hekla volcano we reach Landmannalaugar after a stop at the Ljótipollur Lake or ”Ugly Pond”, a eruptive fissure, which was created during an enormous eruption in 1470. In spite of its name the crater is uniquely impressive and the surroundings stand no comparison to other such natural phenomena in the country.

Once we’re in Landmannalaugar we will soak ourselves in the hot river to relax and wash of the travel dust. In the afternoon if conditions allow we will return by the valley of Reykjadalir and the desert of Mælifellssandur.

Accommodation

Comfortable Hotel

Meals Included

1 x Breakfasts
1 x Dinners

Day 3: Seljalandsfoss – Þórsmörk

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Þórsmörk valley is a nature paradise, named after the Norse God Thor. We drive right past the infamous Eyjafjallajökull volcano on a 4x4 track road over approximately 25 un-bridged glacial rivers. We travel inland behind the glaciers to this wonderful valley, full of geological wonders and unique vistas. Here we have various options for easy hiking and exploring the area. Among other we will visit the canyons of Merkurker and Stakkholtsgjá and hike to the small mountain of Valahnúkur. Þórsmörk is a nature reserve of un compared natural beauty. On our way back out of we will make a short stop by Seljalandsfoss, a 60 meter high waterfall where it is possible to walk behind the waterfall.

Accommodation

Comfortable Hotel

Meals Included

1 x Breakfasts
1 x Dinners

Day 4: South coast – Ice walk on Sólheimajökull glacier - Krísuvík – Blue Lagoon – Reykjavík

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Heading east to Sólheimajökull glacier, a glacier tongue extending from Mýrdalsjökull glacier, the fourth biggest in Iceland, is where we’ll will put on some crampons and go for a walk on the glacier. This is a safe and easy glacier walk up on to the ice field where a wonderland of ice sculptures, ridges and deep crevasses are ours to discover.

After a thrilling adventure on the ice we drive in our 4x4 super jeeps along the black south coast sand beach and admire the beauty and power of the North Atlantic Ocean. Back on the main road we head back west. We pass through the small villages of Hvolsvöllur, Hella and Selfoss. Here we turn off the main road and head to Reykjanes Peninsula, the south-westernmost tip of Iceland. This area looks very volcanically active and barren with lava fields and old shield volcanoes and crater row. This area is known for much thermal activity and the nearby, powerful high temperature area has partially been harnessed to supply energy. Here we also find the Blue Lagoon known for its positive effects on the skin where you can enjoy bathing and relaxing. After a bath in the Blue Lagoon we head back to Reykjavik where our tour ends.

Meals Included

1 x Breakfasts