Magical South Iceland – 6-day Winter Vacation

Welcome to your winter holiday in Iceland!

Your South Iceland adventure is about to begin. Once you arrive at Keflavik International Airport and clear customs, you’ll pick up your car at the rental service area. You only need a short ride with a shuttle bus located outside the arrival hall to get to your preferred rental vehicle. The shuttle bus departs every 10-15 minutes, so you won't be wasting your time waiting for the transfer.

You will be staying in the heart of Reykjavik, the world's northernmost capital. Get settled into your hotel and start exploring.

Reykjavik city center offers many great sights, and the city is unique in so many ways. You will not find the towering skyscrapers of America or the age-old narrow streets, which time has seemingly forgotten and seemingly unchanged since Roman times, as in Europe. Reykjavik is somewhere in between and yet miles away. With its small quirky houses and both tiny and open spaces, it’s colorful, modern, charming, and old all the same time. So, don’t forget to bring your camera along, and get ready for photo ops at every turn.

Start your day early and travel along the stunning South Coast of Iceland. You surely have an eventful day ahead starting with exploring Seljalandsfoss, Gljúfrabúi the hidden "secret" waterfall, and the picture-perfect Skogafoss.

Once you reach the snowmobile basecamp near Myrdalsjokull glacier, we will get you registered for your snowmobile adventure. Here, your guides will provide you with all the equipment and lead you up a snowmobile trail through the ice cap for a fantastic adventure. For those who want something different adventure, an ATV tour on a black sand beach is a great option. After your snowmobiling or ATV adventure, make your way towards your accommodation in the town of Vík, where you´ll spend the night.

Today we have another exciting activity waiting for you. Start your day by leaving your accommodation and continue your journey along the stunning coastline. You head out in the direction to Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon. On your way there, make a stop at Skaftafell Nature Reserve, a part of the Vatnajökull National Park. You can spend time marveling at the area’s great beauty by trekking the many well-maintained hiking trails, including a short walk to the beautiful Svartifoss waterfall, which features pitch-black hexagonal basalt columns and a rugged canyon.

At Skaftafell, you will meet up with your expert guides who will take you on a stunning glacier hike on an outlet glacier of the Vatnajökull ice cap.

Continue your journey to the spectacular Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon which has been setting for many Hollywood movies. You can witness the slow breakdown of the Breiðamerkurjökull glacier as huge blocks of ice constantly break off the glacier and float on the lagoon. You get to take a safe boat ride and cruise between magnificent towering icebergs that fill the lagoon as they move their way slowly out to the ocean. On Diamond Beach, you can find small icebergs (crystals) that have washed ashore and look like glittering diamonds. Many seals call this beach home, and it is one of the best places in the country to see Orcas from the shore.

Accommodation in Vík.

Today you will be driving back towards Reykjavík, but you still have plenty to see along the South Coast. Make sure not to miss Reynisfjara where you will be enchanted by the striking black sands, incredible sea stacks, soaring cliffs, eye-catching rock formations, and secluded caverns. Also visit Dyrholaey, a naturally formed arch from which you can soak up gorgeous panoramic views of the coast. By taking the shuttle bus at Solheimasandur Beach, you can discover one of the more unusual sights in South Iceland: an abandoned naval plane.

At Hvolsvollur, the Lava Center offers you a superb interactive exhibition where you will learn about the birth and growth of Iceland as one of the world’s largest volcanic islands (optional).

Accommodation in Selfoss area.

During your holiday in Iceland, you cannot miss the famous Golden Circle. Today, you will explore this area. The main highlights are Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, the great Geysir geothermal area with bubbling mud pools and spouting geyser, and the milky waterfall Gullfoss. Friðheimar geothermal greenhouse is a wonderful add-on to the day along with green and lush farmlands before you reach your hotel for the night. There are a couple of geothermal areas in the Golden Circle. We highly recommend the Secret Lagoon in Flúðir, the oldest geothermal pool in Iceland, and the Fontana Spa in Laugarvatn.

Sadly, your Iceland vacation has come to an end.

If you’re flying in the afternoon, you have the option to visit the volcanic Reykjanes Peninsula to explore Seltún, an interesting geothermal area with bubbling mud pots, steam vents, and colorful mountains and could be also possible to stop at the Blue Lagoon before driving to Keflavík Airport where you drop off your rental car.