Nordics · Iceland
South Iceland
Black sand, steam vents and green fire in the sky.
A tight loop along the south coast with waterfalls, a glacier lagoon and three separate aurora attempts — because one clear night is never a guarantee.
Highlights
- Reynisfjara black sand beach and its basalt columns
- Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon and Diamond Beach
- Ice cave walk inside Vatnajökull
- Aurora hunting with a dedicated forecast guide
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Day by day
- Day 1
Reykjavík
Harbour dinner, Hallgrímskirkja and an easy first night in town.
- Day 2
Golden Circle
Þingvellir rift, Geysir and Gullfoss, ending at a countryside farm stay.
- Day 3
South coast waterfalls
Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss and the Reynisfjara black sand beach.
- Day 4
Glacier country
Jökulsárlón lagoon, Diamond Beach and an ice cave walk.
- Day 5
Highland edge
Hot spring soak, lava fields, and the best aurora window of the trip.
- Day 6
Departure
Back to Keflavík with a Sky Lagoon stop if the flight allows.