This 3-day trip will bring you to the most famous and popular places and attractions in Iceland.

Exploring the Southern part of Iceland, you will visit the South Coast, Golden Circle, and Landmannalaugar. Find the details in the itinerary.

Want customisation? We would be glad to make an itinerary just for you. Speak with our travel designer and we will tailor-make a package just for you to suit your needs, wants, and wishes.

Itinerary: 

Day 1: Highlands of Iceland.

Your journey to the Highlands of Iceland starts here. This trip will take you to the natural jewel of Iceland, the Landmannalaugar geothermal area.

Going towards the center of the Highlands we will pass the most active volcano in Iceland, Mount Hekla, and then explore the stunning crater lakes in the area, such as Ljótipollur (The Ugly Pond), and Frostastadavatn (lake of the frosty place).

Once we reach the center of the Highlands, you can choose whether to try one of the many beautiful hike trails or relax in the natural geothermal hot springs of Laundmannalaugar.

Before heading back to the hotel, we will make one more stop at a secret waterfall, þjofafoss.

Day 2: Golden Circle.

Þingvellir National Park. We visit the place where the two tectonic plates, the North American and the Eurasian plates, are moving away from each other. Few places in the world offer a better and clearer view of this massive geographic activity. The biggest natural lake in Iceland is also located at Thingvellir National Park and hosts a great variety of fish and bird life. Thingvellir is also an important place in Icelandic national history. At Thingvellir Icelanders founded their parliament in 930 a.d. where the chieftains had their annual meeting every summer. The name “Thingvellir” translates to “Parliament Plains”.

Geysir Geothermal Area. The Geysir geothermal area hosts hundreds of colorful hot springs and two geysers, erupting hot springs. One is called “Geysir” and name giving for all the geysers in the world. Today, however, it erupts very seldom. The other geyser is called “Strokkur” and erupts every 5 minutes up to 40 meters. Gullfoss Waterfall. The melting water from Iceland´s second biggest glacier, Langjökull, falls into a deep canyon forming the majestic “Golden Falls”. On a sunny day, you can see the glacier Langjökull in the distance and enjoy a rainbow amid the waterfall, an Instagram blockbuster waiting to happen!

Day 3: South Coast.

Seljalandsfoss. The adventure begins when your arrival is announced by the powerful theatrics of Seljalandsfoss. Bring a raincoat and you’ll be able to make the short hike behind the falls. The scene behind the fall and the trembling ground from the power of the falling water makes for an automatic Instagram blockbuster!

Skogafoss. Further west along the coast is Skógafoss waterfall. Skógafoss is an incredibly picturesque sight. Tucked in a little gorge, the river Skógá tumbles down a 60-meter cliff before continuing down the landscape towards the Atlantic Ocean. Alongside the gorge, a staircase can take you to the shelf above the waterfall for stunning views. See if you can count your steps on your way up.

Reynisfjara, the Black Sand Beach. Heading further west, we visit the black sand beach of Reynisfjara where the massive waves of the Atlantic meet the unique basalt columns in the cliffs above the sand. Rock pillars in the water and the cliffs of Dýrhólaey are seen in the distance. This area of the south is also a paradise for bird lovers, as Puffins and dozens of other unique species nest on top of these cliffs in the summertime from June to August.

What’s included?

• 3 days super Jeep
• 2 nights’ accommodation in a hotel with breakfast
• English-speaking local driver-guide
• Pick-up and drop-off in Reykjavik

Exclusions

• Airport transfer
• Pre and post-tour accommodation
• Lunch and dinner
• If you would like to have the exclusions added, please kindly contact Marina Travel and we would gladly assist you to package them in.

Please note

• This is a private tour/activity.
• Only your group will participate
• You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity. This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
• Minimum age of passengers is: 6

Cancelation policy:

• We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 4 days or less before the event