4 Day Winter Minibus Tour: Blue Ice Cave, South Coast, Golden Circle, Snaefellsnes & Northern Lights

Day 1: The Snæfellsnes Peninsula 

On your first day you'll be picked up in Reykjavík either from your hotel or designated pick up location in downtown Reykjavík.

You will head out to the west coast of Iceland. Along the way up to Snæfellsnes you'll see some senic view like Gerðuberg basalt cliffs. Your first stop will be for the animal lovers at the Ytri-Tunga seal colony. There you will see Arctic seals and their ofsprings bathe in the the waters. Next up will be the Black Church of Búðir where you can get your photograph of the famous black church which was built in 1703. 

Arnarstapi fishing village is the next stop of your day. The tiny fishing village by the coastal cliffs close by is the beautiful Gatklettur also known as "Hellnar Arch"

Lóndrangar are a pair gigantic basalt pinnacles emerging over the coastline and are also the next stop of your day.

Djúpilónssandur beach covered with black volcanic sand, your guide will tell you about local shipwrecks while you enjoy a walk on the black sands.

Then we are heading to the north side of the Peninsula, going through the village of Ólafsvík on our way to the Kirkjufell Mountain, also known as the Arrowhead Mountain. Which towers up from the ocean to 463 meters, with the beautiful Kirkjufellsfoss waterfall right next to it.

Then it's time to head back to Reykjavík for an overnight stay. 

Day 2: The Golden Circle

On this day you'll visit the famous Golden Circle, which includes the Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss Waterfalls and Geysir Geothermal Area.

The first stop will the at the National Park of Thingvellir, an historic location where the first congress, Althingi, was formed in the year 930. Also a beautiful place where you can marvel at the sights of the amazing nature. Walking down the Almannagjá which marks the boundary of the MidAtlantic Rift which runs through Iceland. You will spend some time walking around Thingvellir where the beautiful landscape meets the Icelandic history. Seeing the Öxarárwaterfall and Thingvallarvatn which is the biggest natural lake in Iceland.

Next up is the Geysir Geothermal Area which hosts colorful hot springs and two geysers, erupting hot springs. The most famous one is the one and only Geysir which sadly doens't erupt as often and Strokkur which erupts every 7 minutes. So be ready with your camera to catch one of those.

Gullfoss Waterfall is the next stop of your day, from the melting waters of Iceland's second biggest glacier. Falling into a deep canyon forming the majestic Golden Waterfalls.

At the end of the day you'll then head to a hotel in the south to spend the night. 

Day 3: The South Coast

On this day you'll be driving around the south coast of Iceland. With the Atlantic coast line on your right hand side and the amazing glaciers Eyjafjallajökull glacier and Mýrdalsjökull Glacier on your left hand side.

First stop of your day will be the Seljalandsfoss waterfall which falls off from the Eyjafjallajökull glacier, the majestic waterfall which you can walk around and go under the waterfall and look at it from all angles.

Next up will be Skógafoss waterfall the poweful waterfall you can also walk right up to or if you are feeling frisky walk up the 527 steps to the viewpoint overlooking the waterfall. 

Sólheimajökull glacier will be the next stop on your adventure. There you will gear up for a 3 hour glacier hike on the outlet glacier. Your guide will assist you in gearing up the harness, helmet and crampons before heading out up on the glacier. There your guide will show you the crevasses and ice walls while desciping the formation of the glacier.

Reynisfjara the Black Sand Beach is the next stop of your day where the amazing basalt cliffs meet the powerful waves of the Atlantic ocean. You will also get a great view of the Reynisdrangar cliffs.

Before heading to your hotel for the night you will drive through the small town of Vík

Day 4: Jökulsárlón with an Ice Cave tour

Your day will start at the amazing Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, where the ice bergs from Europes biggest glacier are floating through the blue waters of the lagoon. The Glacier Lagoon is one of Iceland's most amazing places and a must visit for everyone that come to Iceland.

After marevlling the icebergs you will hop into a superjeep to take you closer to the glacier, and in fact into the glacier where you will see one of natures most amazing features. The natural crystal blue ice cave, located in Breidamerkurjökull glacier. The blue ice caves are formed during the fall and winter months and are truly spectacular to witness in person. Just remember to take photos inside the ice cave.

Before heading back to Reykjavík you will stop at the Diamond Beach where the icebergs from the Glacier Lagoon have washed ashore forming small diamonds which you can marvel.

After that you will head back to Reykjavík.