2 Day Winter Tour to Iceland's South Coast and Diamond Beach
Overview
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2 days
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Prepare for the adventure of a lifetime when choosing this two-day tour of Iceland’s South Coast.
The day’s stops are Seljalandsfoss Waterfall, Gljufrabui Waterfall, Skogafoss Waterfall, and Reynisfjara black sand beach.
Your hotel will be somewhere between the towns of Vik and Hofn, and your guide will tell you the Northern Light Forecast for viewing from the hotel.
The second day begins with an Ice Cave, followed by Jokulsarlon and Diamond Beach, and additional stops at Eldhraun Lava Fields, and the Bridge of the Volcanoes. These stops may change based on time permitting and weather conditions.
On our way back to Reykjavik we may stop in Vik if time permits.
The minimum age for participants is eight years. Be sure to pack warm clothing and comfortable shoes to enjoy every aspect of this experience. Dinner can be late for some advise bringing snacks to prevent hungry spells.
Please note that December is very busy on the South Coast, and this tour fills up quickly.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
Day 1: South Coast
Accommodations
Overnight in 3 Star Hotel.
Seljalandsfoss waterfall
We will stop and visit this stunning waterfall- you can walk behind if you wish, or just take in the views.
Skogafoss
We visit another waterfall that is equally impressive. Lots of rainbows are formed here. You can also hike to the top (527 steps) for a different viewpoint.
Gljufrabui Waterfalls
We will visit this hidden waterfall inside a mini cave. Be prepared to get wet!
Reynisfjara Beach
We visited the famous Black Sand Beach. Beautiful basalt cliffs. Be careful to not get close to the water- it can trap you with its strength and hidden drops in the sand.
Day 2: Glacier Lagoon and Ice Cave
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Breakfast at hotel included on Day 2
Jokulsarlon
Visit the famous Glacier Lagoon where we can get some great photo-ops with the glaciers in the background. We also take a special modified vehicle into the national park, where we visit an Ice Cave. (The location and appearance the the ice cave may vary, as these are naturally occurring).
Diamond Beach
The other half of Jokulsarlon is Diamond Beach and is full of glacier ice chunks, which resemble diamonds.
Eldhraun Lava Field
See a volcanic lava field
Skaftafell National Park
We visit the Bridge of the Volcanoes
Options
2 Day Winter Tour to Iceland's South Coast and Diamond Beach
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Ice Cave Entry with Safety Gear
Breakfast
3 Star Hotel for 1 Night
Guide
Food and Drink
Gratuities
Warm Clothing- Hat, Gloves, Jacket, Pants, Hiking Boots.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Disappointing
Getaway782891,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00We joined the '2 Day Northern Lights & Ice Cave Tour with Glacier Hiking & Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon' in Apr 2026 through 'Guid to Iceland'. They assigned the tour guide company 'David The Guide' for majority part of the tour. We had been very disappointed and underwhelmed because 2 reasons: 1) 'Guide to Iceland' sent us the email 1 day before the tour saying the assembly time was 8:00 am. However, we didn't see our tour van before 9:00 am, and we waited outside Hallgrimskirkja below -1°C and exposing to heavy wind for 1 hour. But the driver said the scheduled time was 9:00 am and I also learnt that the assembly time of other participants of the tour was 9:45 am in another town (in which case the tour van was punctual to them). 2) On the 2nd day of the tour, we were on the journey back from the Hotel in an area of South Iceland to Reykjavik. At the start of the day, we put our suitcases into the back of the tour van. At the end of the tour, one of the suitcases disappeared and since then it was never been found. This is ridiculous and definitely avoidable: - The driver said he never locked the back door as there is no need, but there was once the tour van had to stop in the highway because someone in another car pointed the back of the van to the driver. And the driver went to the back of the van, and I heard he pushed something at the back. We tried to contact both 'David the Guide' and 'Guide to Iceland' for the complaint, and 'Guide to Iceland' handle our complaints with much better attitude, as 'David the Guide' just simply tell us to contact back 'Guide to Iceland' without taking too much accountability. And when we tried to contact 'David the Guide' in the morning of the first day for whereabout of the tour van, they never responded. I sincerely felt everyone should avoid this company at all cost when joining Icelandic tours.
Great two day trip
Steven K,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very well planned tour taking in the sights and avoiding the crowds as much as possible. Our guide Agnes was excellent with great knowledge of the sites we were visiting. The hotel we stayed in was great, got to see the Norther Lights, the sun was shining during the day, what else could you ask for!
Exceptional South Coast Tour!
jubelanne,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00As a solo traveller, I was able to see many of the sites that I wanted to see on my first trip to Iceland! The bus is comfortable and I had a great stay at the Hotel Hofn (comes with delicious breakfast). A few of the sites included Ice Cave, Waterfalls (Seljalandsfoss, Skogafoss etc.), Diamond Beach and more. We were a small group of 9 and everyone was respectful and on time when coming back to the bus at each stop. Yes, this is a fast-paced tour, but you will cover MANY spots! Thank you to my guide, Sebastien, for a wonderful trip to the South Coast, he is friendly, knowledgeable and communicates clearly.
Fantastic experience in Southern Iceland
936maryamn,Apr 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great tour with Elias he was a highly knowledgeable driver and guide who shared so much on Iceland’s history and culture. The sites were amazing including Glacier Lagoon Diamond Beach Black Sand Beach all the water falls and the glacier hike was fun and enjoyable with the kids ages 9-13! The accommodation is simple but clean and the food was quite good. Highly recommend!
A must do!
Renu K,Oct 23, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a lively experience, a bit long but our tour guide Svavar made it super entertaining.. he was very accommodating and helpful too.. Diamond Beach and the Ice cave was breath taking! The hike towards to waterfall is also amazing! a must do
Impressive
Jordis2544,Feb 20, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing time. Waterfalls, black sand beach, diamond beach are gorgeous. Glacier lagoon and ice cave is very special and unique. You must go. Agnes our guide took care of us and explained a lot of very interesting things. She is very nice.
Great experience!
lizzieo2024,Jan 3, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was great! Agnes, our tour guide, was exceptional and stopped along our journey around the South Coast for us to take in some incredible views / sunsets. The accommodations for the night were standard and clean. Overall, I would recommend this tour for anyone trying to see the south coast in the winter!
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