3-Day Golden Circle, South Coast & Ice Cave - Small Group Tour
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72 hours
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Join this 3 day group tour to the Golden Circle and along Iceland's south coast to discover the stunning unique natural Blue Ice cave, glaciers, lava fields, hot springs, volcanoes, strong rivers and magic waterfalls. After being picked up in Reykjavik in the morning in a Wi-Fi-enabled minibus, your next three days will be spent exploring the many natural wonders of the South Coast of Iceland with your English-speaking guide. Breakfast will be included in the cost on this trip.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Bring warm, wind & waterproof clothes and a camera
Good hiking shoes are necessary for the Ice Cave. If you do not have appropriate footwear, rentals are available
Only small carry on luggage such as backpacks are possible. Please check with your hotel if they can store your luggage during the tour. Otherwise you can use luggage lockers that are located in the center of Reykjavík.
Ice Caving tour may be cancelled due to weather and/or safety reasons. If cancelled, other activities may be offered as alternative and you will receive a refund of the price difference.
The order of activities and sightseeing on the itinerary is subject to change.
Minimum age is 8 years
Reykjavik City has issued a regulation preventing buses from driving in certain areas in the City center. This means that all tour companies are only allowed to stop at certain designated bus stop locations in the centre of Reykjavík to pick up the guests from hotels or other accommodations in this restricted area. Customer will be contacted directly after booking if they list an address/hotel within the restricted area and direct them to the nearest bus stop.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
The Famous Golden Circle & Kerið Volcanic Crater
Accommodations
Accommodation in Hveragerði.
Thingvellir National Park
Your first day starts by driving from Reykjavik to the historic site of Þingvellir National Park. This was the venue for the Icelandic parliament from 930 till 1798 and is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, both for it´s rich history and amazing nature. This is also where the American and Eurasian tectonic plates meet which creates an amazing feeling having one foot in each world.
Geysir
Known throughout the world for it´s power and beauty, Geysir has become a synonym for this amazing show of nature. Strokkur, another hot spring, sits nearby and is very active, erupting to heights up to 30 meters every few minutes. Follow one of many paths and enjoy steaming springs bubbling all around you. In the Geysir Area you will also have time to buy lunch or some snacks.
Gullfoss Falls
Next on the agenda is the waterfall Gullfoss - the Golden Waterfall. One of the most popular attractions is Iceland, Gullfoss will amaze you with it´s raw power and beauty, plummeting down 32 meters into a rugged canyon.
Kerid Crater
These three attractions complete the classic Golden Circle - but to add even more to your experience - we also stop at the spectacular Kerid Volcanic Crater. This 3000 year old crater is 55 meters deep and offers a unique view of the beauty of the Icelandic nature.
South Coast Waterfalls & Black Beach
Accommodations
Overnight on the South Coast. Keep your head up for Northern Light very likely appearing in the area.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Seljalandsfoss waterfall
You’ll be able to experience this waterfall right up close as it crashes off the side of the Eyjafjallajokull volcano from a height of 60 meters.
Gljufrabui Waterfalls
A hidden waterfall,which most visitors miss. We’ll tell you where to find it!
A private waterfall, that not everyone have access to
Volcano Eyjafjallajokull
Remember to ask your guide all about the colossal eruption here back in 2010, which made Iceland famous all around the world!
Skogar
Skogafoss is one of the most iconic waterfalls in the world, and even featured in “Game of Thrones”. Because of its south-facing position, it is often covered in rainbows as the 60-meter cascade of water produces a lot of spray! Skogafoss is one of the most popular sights in the country and it’s possible to climb to the top of the falls to see it from there too
Solheimajokull Glacier
Solheimajokull is part of one of the largest glaciers in the country, Myrdalsjokull. Enjoy the raw views around and get as close as possible to the glacier cap.
Reynisfjara Beach
It is now time to visit the world-famous black sand beach at Reynisfjara, where beautifully-shaped basalt columns hug the cliffs, volcanic sands are pounded by powerful Atlantic waves and the starkly shaped sea stacks of the Reynisdrangar tower just offshore
Glacier Lagoon & Blue Ice Cave
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Vik
The third day starts with short stop in Vík Village that offers stunning views over Black Sand Beach and hills surrounding this small settlement
A barren and desolate wasteland filled with moss-covered lava formations.
Hofskirkja Church
Hofskirkja was the last church of this type to be built in Iceland, dating back to the 19th century. Deep layers of turf make up the roof of the church here, which is also surrounded by moss-covered burial mounds
Glacier Lagoon
Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon is truly an extraordinary place, a bucket-list location featured in several Hollywood movies, but also very peaceful and tranquil too. The scenery is stunning, and always changing too, as wind and tides pull the icebergs in different directions all the time. Here you can also spot seals swimming around the ice chunks or resting on surrounding beaches
Fellsfjara
Just a few hundred yards away from the Glacier Lagoon you will see the Diamond Beach, that gets its name from the countless sparkling fragments of multi-colored icebergs found here. They are slowly being sculpted into fantastic shapes by the wind and the waves on this black sand Atlantic beach.
Vatnajokull National Park
Last but no least - the true highlight of this tour awaits you! Blue Ice Cave expeditions starts with superjeep ride towards natural ice cave. The Blue Ice Cave really shows the tremendous forces of Icelandic nature, as they are formed naturally in glaciers when fresh water freezes in the plunging winter temperatures. New caves are created every year as the glaciers freeze and melt and refreeze into different shapes. It’s a memorable sight to see, with fabulously different ice formations in a range of striking colors. Our local guides will take you to the most beautiful blue ice caves to be found here. Once you’ve been there, that single blue ice cave might never exist again, so this is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
What‘s Included
Pick up and drop off within Reykjavik
Necessary safety equipment for the Ice Cave
Accommodation for 2 nights incl. breakfast in a in private rooms with ensuite bathroom
Professional tour guide that speaks English
Entrance fee to geothermal hot tubs at the hotel (Night 1)
Transfer in a minibus with free Wi-Fi
Lunch and Dinner (available for purchase)
Swimwear
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
3 Day Tour - Hotel Stay
2 nights in hotel: Includes are 2 nights of hotel accommodation with private bathrooms
Blue Ice Cave visit
Duration: 3 days
Breakfast in included
Mercedes Sprinter minibus: Mercedes Sprinter minibuses with free WiFi, USB charger at each seat and very good seating comfort for up 19 guests.
Accommodation upgrade: Stay in a hotel - private room and bathroom attached
Pickup included
Reviews
105 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A unforgettable south coast travel in Iceland
Y5584XPluc,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guide ‘Sorro’ is a passion lady, with humorous and efficient for the tour guiding. Love it! It’s really amazing trip for my first to travel around Iceland .
So easy and beautiful
L617QJvaleriec,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.003 day tour was incredible - Pawel (?) is the best tour guide! Definitely opt in for the spa on the last day, the views are majestic.
Highly recommend NiceTravel!
N3878ZLlisas,,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was great, covering a variety of Iceland's many different landscapes. The 3-day tour was a 2-day tour with a guide named Thorey who was excellent, friendly and very informative. She played great Icelandic music in the bus! The final day was guided by Thorri who was also friendly and helpful. He even took us on an impromptu stop to see three beautiful Icelandic horses, which was much appreciated! I recommend to add on the Hvammvik Spa as this was a wonderfully relaxing end to a fantastic tour. The view of the snow-capped mountains while soaking in the spa is amazing. I also want to thank Ibby and Elisa for being extremely helpful in replying promptly to my many emails when I realised I left my rain jacket on the bus after departing on the final evening and thank you also to Dominika who returned my jacket to me at the BSI bus station the following morning. The staff definitely live up to their name 'NiceTravel' and I highly recommend them. I can't wait to go back to Iceland and do a tour of the west coast with NiceTravel!
Beautiful scenery in good company
J5858YMalexandrat,,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was amazing. From the pick-up by our guide, to the wonderful sights of the Golden Circle on day one, two te beautiful waterfalls and beaches on day two and the ice cave, lagoon and diamond beach on day three: we loved it all. There were nineteen of us in the minibus but we never had to wait for latecomers. The guides (we had a different guide on day two and three than on day one) were friendly, punctual and knowledgeable. We always knew where we were supposed to go (or not go, in the case of Reynisfjara with red lights) and when we were expected back. There were enough breaks for coffee, snacks and bathrooms. The driving felt very safe. Hotels were nice, especially the one with the hot tub! I can recommend this tour to everyone who wants to see all the sights without feeling rushed. We're in our late fifties and the tour was completely doable for us.
Unforgettable Golden Circle & South Coast Experience
juliakX8228IB,,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an absolutely fantastic time on the 3-Day Golden Circle, South Coast & Ice Cave Small Group Tour. We’re a family of three, and this trip was a perfect way to experience some of Iceland’s most incredible sights. The sites were truly amazing and felt well paced, never rushed. Our guide, Elias, was very nice, friendly, and extremely knowledgeable. He shared interesting facts and stories along the way and made sure everyone was comfortable and having a great time. His enthusiasm really added to the experience. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to see the highlights of Iceland in a small group setting—an unforgettable experience for our family!
Amazing experience - a must do in winter!
Zsuzsanna G,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Thoughtful, well organized, action-packed tour - a great value for your money, and best for your time
Amazing winter tour and amazing guide
Gary R,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Walter was very knowledgeable and made the trip very informative and fun. Highly recommended company and they accommodated all of our needs and kept us safe and got to see all the sites we scheduled to see and even some additional sites as time allowed
Well planned, very fun...
Medha K,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Well planned, very fun trip! The experience was smooth and the guide was knowledgeable and very nice. The whole tour company is outstanding.
3 Day tour with Addi from Nice travel
Erika A,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Addi was our guide and he was amazing! Took us to point A to B and so on with out delay and always making sure we were safe!! I would recommend for solo trips. Girls trips, guys..not sure about kids unless they are experienced or have traveled to similar spots. Medium effort on walks and stairs. Loved it and would do it again!
Good trip!
Sherpa13033316068,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The whole trip is good, the tour guide is nice, there are instructions about the sights along the way, the schedule is good, the scenery is beautiful, the trip is comfortable! The hotel is also comfortable. A very good choice! Next time I will choosenice travel!!!
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