Iceland South Coast: Waterfalls and Ice Caves

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Embark on a thrilling 2-day adventure in Iceland with Hidden Iceland. Explore glaciers, ice caves, and witness the mesmerizing Northern Lights in this unforgettable journey.

Duration: 2 days

Cancellation: 6 days

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Highlights

Entire South Coast

Seljalandsfoss - Experience the breathtaking Seljalandsfoss waterfall, cascading nearly 60 meters. When conditions are not icy, it is possible to walk behind the waterfall for stunning views. This natural wonder is formed by glacial meltwater flowing from the summit of Eyjafjallajökull.
Skogafoss - The journey continues to…

Entire South Coast

Skogafoss - The journey continues to the renowned Skógafoss waterfall. This impressive 200-foot vertical waterfall can be admired from a distance or up close. Remember to wear waterproof clothing if you venture to the front. Hidden Iceland offers waterproofs for hire if you wish to get very close. On sunny days, a rainbow may appear in the mist. This majestic waterfall has been featured in popular shows like Game of Thrones and Vikings.

Reynisfjara Beach - Next, visit Reynisfjara to marvel at the incredible rock formations on this stunning black sand beach. The angular basalt columns with their hexagonal shapes make for perfect photos on calm days. In summer, you might spot adorable puffins nesting in the cliffs above. Winter often brings dramatic crashing waves. Strolling along the volcanic black sand is a mesmerizing experience. For those without food, the Black Beach Restaurant offers a chance to sample local cuisine, with the locally grown turnip soup being a Hidden Iceland guide favorite!

Vik - Enjoy a brief photo stop in this charming seaside town or pick up some snacks from the local supermarket.

Fjadrargljufur Canyon - This nearly unpronounceable canyon is a breathtaking location for a walk to viewpoints offering stunning photo opportunities.

Skaftafell National Park - Travel through Skaftafell National Park to witness Iceland’s tallest mountains and vast glaciers.

Glacier & Ice Cave Adventure

Jokulsarlon - The iconic iceberg-filled lagoon of Vatnajökull National Park is an unforgettable sight.

Vatnajokull Glacier - Join partners from Local Guide of Vatnajökull in their impressive Super Jeeps to access the remote ice caves of the vast Vatnajökull glacier. The blues and textures of these natural ice caves are awe-inspiring. Hike from the Super Jeep to the glacier’s edge to explore the interior of this icy giant and enjoy a short glacier hike.

Fellsfjara - Stroll along the black sand shores of Diamond Beach, where massive icebergs from the glacier lagoon wash ashore. The icebergs sparkle on the black sand like diamonds, making for a truly unique beach visit.

Eldhraun - Travel through the expansive moss-covered lava fields of Eldhraun on the return journey to Reykjavik. Stop at a favorite restaurant for a late lunch or early dinner on the way back.

What's Included

Ice Cave Tour (part of a small group)
Glacier Equipment
Transport by luxurious vehicle
Professional driver guide
Overnight Accommodation with private bathrooms
Breakfast
On-board WiFi

What's Not Included

Food and drinks (except 1 x breakfast)
Hiking boots or outer rain wear (can be borrowed for free)

Additional Information

Explore the entire southern coast of Iceland with Hidden Iceland over two thrilling days! Experience the breathtaking Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls, along with the stunning Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach. Stroll along the edges of Fjaðrárgljúfur canyon before reaching the accommodation for the night. There’s a possibility of witnessing the…

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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Christianfa9762ah

Jul 24, 2024

Absolutely amazing expeience! - Had an absolutely amazing experience. Everything from first contact about the trip to the actual trip was was perfect!

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50stuartp

Jul 17, 2024

Matej, Hidden Iceland this was FABULOUS in every way - Matej was the literal BEST. Hidden Iceland as a company was top notch. From the amazing and comfy bus to the excellent equipment to all the organization. Matej was full of knowledge and personality. The sites were gorgeous but the added enthusiasm that Matej provided made the experience even better. It was one of the most fun 2 days I have ever spent on a vacation. The waterfalls, the beaches, the spectacular gorge, the glacier hike. It was all fabulous. There was the right number of stops for food and to stretch etc. Thank you Matej and thank you Hidden Iceland for this experience. The small group experience was just perfect.

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847stuartp

Jul 17, 2024

If you are looking for the best tour company in Iceland pick Hidden Iceland - Our tour leader Matej was an incredible guide. Friendly, knowledgeable and fun! The tour is well worth the money and this tour company is definitely the one to show for all you Iceland adventures.

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Mengyuan

Jun 26, 2024

So worth it - Such an amazing trip!! We saw so many things. Our tour guide Matej was very knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommend it!

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878karolj

May 10, 2024

WOW!! 10 Stars!!! - Absolutely WOW!! 10 STARS!! I'm not even sure where to start!! My experience with Hidden Iceland was like none other. Being this was our first time visiting Iceland and 4 years of anticipation, we finally booked our tickets and then the real planning started. It was very intimidating to say the least, especially when there is so much to see in Iceland and knowing the weather in April can be unpredictable even though it's considered summer....BTW we had unusually fantastic weather!! After spending weeks of internet searching for places to see and deciding whether to rent a car or personal guided route, we chose the guided route! Hidden Iceland offers SMALL guided tours with groups under 12-13 people which make the experience much more personal, and fun, this was the main reason I chose them. We booked every tour with them and Emily Collier was WONDERFUL, very responsive and professional. Emilie helped personalize our tours in every way and took the worry out of the planning process. Emily arranged our whale watching tour, our personal guided tour of the Golden circle as well as our pick up and return to the airport. THANK YOU Emilie! Tour #1 started off doing the Fire & Ice Day tour, our guide, Prokop Teper, was awesome! Knowledgeable and very personable! He kept us all engaged the entire day, this is a wonder day trip! Our next tour (tour #2) was the 2 day South Coast Glacier Lagoon with the glacier hike, our guides Levi Barath & Ingimundur Stefansson were fantastic as well, between the two of them no stone was unturned when it came to the history and terrain we saw over the next 48 hours. I highly recommend this tour! Glacier lagoon and diamond beach are breath taking to say the least. We got incredibly lucky to see the beginning of the icebergs breaking at Glacier Lagoon. Probably the most incredible sight I've ever seen. Our Guides made this an unforgetable adventure! Thanks guys! Our finial guided tour was a personal tour, sightseeing parts of the Golden Circle.Emilie personalized the entire day for us. We were lucky enough to have Ingimundur Stefansson (again & lucky guy) as our guide for the day, this was a such nice day and unfortunally our last full day in Iceland. Ingimundur is a native Icelander and couldn't be more suited to be a guide with all his fun stories and knowledge of his beautiful country, he makes you feel like you made a friend! We started the day with Haukadalur Geothermal Field, Selfoss waterfalls, Fridheimar farms, where we had a fantastic lunch and a meet & greet with their lovely horses! Next stop was the Thingvellir National Park,couple of pit stops in between then our final stop was Hvammsvik Hot Springs, this was wonderful and a perfect way to end our day sitting in warm hot springs with coctails,overlooking the bay. If you feel inclined to go for a real cold plunge, you should!! I know this is long....But Hidden Iceland made our visit to Iceland perfect and we highly recommend them!!!! Big THANK YOU to: Emilie Colliar Prokop Teper Levi Barath Ingimundur Stefansson Sincerely, The Juliano's

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Gina_c

Apr 17, 2024

Fabulous tour! - LOVED this tour! A bit pricey, but so worth it! Our tour guide, Arna, was amazing!! She kept us all so engaged, never droned on and on, made special liytle stops for us and was just perfect. The people we toured with were all so nice and friendly. Sadly, we didn't get to see the Northern Lights but did see so much of the beauty of Iceland.

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Natalfri

Apr 16, 2024

Book this!!! - 100% recommend booking this 2 day tour! It was absolutely phenomenal and our tour guide Arna was incredible! The remote hotel was adorable and we had so much fun as a group. Book this if you are coming to Iceland! Also recommend booking golden circle tour through Hidden Iceland as well!

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Porfirio_o

Apr 6, 2024

DO IT! - If you’re on the fence about booking this, DO IT! My partner and I had so much fun and really enjoyed our guide Robert and had an awesome group. Below are some things to highlight. SAFETY: We came in April and the weather was unpredictable. Leading up to the trip, Hidden Iceland was in communication with us informing us of the harsh weather expected during our trip and made a plan to get the most of the tour all while planning around the expected closures. COMFORT: We traveled in a comfortable 13 passenger van. We were able to charge our phones (USB ports) and use the WiFi on board while getting around Iceland. Also, the stops were close enough to where using the restroom was never a concern. TOUR GUIDE: We had Robert as a tour guide and we all loved him. He was funny, personable, and passionate about the country. He educated and entertained us throughout the drive to the point the timid driving flew by. CONVENIENCE: We got to see awesome parts of Iceland and didn’t have to plan anything. All the stops were spaced out, never felt rushed. Robert took the time to check out the weather forecast to let us know the odds of seeing the Northern Lights and told us when to be outside for them, and he was right!! CLOTHING: The price includes borrowing hiking boots, pants, and a jacket during the ice cave. You just send them your sizes and they had it packed it the van for us. HOTEL: Hotel was great. Absolutely no complaints. Clean, modern, and great set up to see the Northern Lights. ICE CAVE: The ice cave was great. We had a seamless transition leaving Pablo (the van we traveled in) and getting with the ice cave guide. He was very nice and had all of our gear ready for us based on sizes, saved a lot of time! The only negative thing I have to say was pickup. We were ready by 0815 at the bus stop and stood in the freezing wind for 40mn. We contacted the team on whatsapp and they assured us the van was coming, we just happened to be the last stop (which is highlighted in the email). This is a very minor complaint. Nonetheless, 10/10 thank you for such a great time!!

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378sidneyk

Apr 2, 2024

Do Not Miss This Tour . . . No Matter the Weather . . . It is Amazing! - We had a wonderful and memorable private tour with Helgi of Hidden Iceland. Our planning was very late - only about 3 weeks before our departure. The small group tours were already booked. But Anika at Hidden Iceland arranged a fantastic set of tours for us, including this 2-day trip. Even though we came to Iceland to see the Northern Lights but could not (clouds and weather) and learned on the morning of our Ice Cave adventure that it was cancelled (flooding), this was one of our best tours because of the personal touch of Helgi at adapting to the weather and circumstances. We experienced every type of weather - snow, white-outs, rain, sleet, gusty winds (that literally blew cars off the road), and sunshine. We saw so many beautiful vistas and waterfalls and beaches and glaciers and rivers. We spent more time at planned and unplanned stops along the way. And learned so much about Iceland, its people, its past, its present, and its future. I cannot thank Helgi and Hidden Iceland enough for their kindness, patience, knowledge, resourcefulness, and generous hospitality. We truly experienced the Iceland expression - everything will work out in the end.

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828isabelleq

Mar 31, 2024

Great tours with Hidden Iceland - My friend and I had a wonderful experience with Hidden Iceland. We booked several tours with them and all were well coordinated, fitted to our wants and preferences, and very informative. They definitely offer the best options in Iceland and we will keep very fond memories of our trip thanks to them. Isabelle

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