Itinerary
Day 1: Entire South Coast
Stop At: Seljalandsfoss, Porsmerkurvegur, Hella 861 Iceland
The thunderous Seljalandsfoss waterfall, falling nearly 60 metres. It may be possible to walk behind this waterfall for amazing views, when it’s not icy. The waterfall is a result of melting glacial ice pouring down from the peak of Eyjafjallajökull.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Skogafoss, Skogar Iceland
Our next stop at the famous Skógafoss waterfall. This 200ft fast flowing vertical waterfall can be enjoyed from afar or up close. Just remember to wear your waterproofs if you go to the very front. You can hire some Hidden Iceland waterproofs if you want to get really close. On sunny days you might be treated to a rainbow appearing in the mist of the waterfall. The majesty of this waterfall is not lost on popular culture either with both Game of Thrones and Vikings using this location for filming.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Reynisfjara Beach, Route 215, Vik Iceland
Next up, we head to Reynisfjara to see the amazing rock formations at this spectacular black sand beach. The angular basalt columns with their hexagonal shapes are the perfect photo spot on calm days. In summer you might get to spot some very cute puffins nesting in the cliffs overhead. In winter you are often treated to some intense crashing waves. One thing is for sure, you’ll get lost in thought as you wander along the volcanic black sand. For those of you who haven’t brought food with you, the Black Beach Restaurant is a great spot to test out some local produce. The locally grown turnip soup is a Hidden Iceland guide favourite!
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Vik, Vik, South Region
A short photo stop in this seaside town or a chance to grab some snacks from the supermarket in town.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Fjadrargljufur Canyon, Route 206 3.5KM off The Ring Road, Kirkjubaejarklaustur Iceland
This almost unpronounceable canyon is a stunning place for a walk to viewpoints for stunning photos.
Duration: 45 minutes
Pass By: Skaftafell National Park, Vatnajokull National Park 785 Iceland
We pass through Skaftafell National Park where you will get views of Iceland's highest mountains and its enormous glaciers.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at the modern Lilja Guesthouse in deluxe rooms.
All rooms have private bathrooms.
Breakfast in included.
Day 2: Glacier & Ice Cave Adventure
Stop At: Jokulsarlon, Jokulsarlon, East Region
The famed iceberg filled lagoon of Vatnajökull National Park is a sight that you will never forget.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Vatnajokull Glacier, Vatnajokull National Park Iceland
We join our partners from Local Guide of Vatnajökull in their amazing Super Jeeps to reach the remote ice caves of the enormous Vatnajökull glacier. The blues and textures of these natural ice caves will leave you in awe. We will hike from the super jeep to reach the front of the glacier where we can explore the inside of this icy giant.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Fellsfjara, Diamond Head Drive Glacier Lagoon Jokulsarlon, Jokulsarlon Iceland
Walk along the black sand shores of Diamond Beach where enormous icebergs from the glacier lagoon wash up on the beach. The icebergs glisten on the black sand shores like diamonds. Definitely one unique beach visit.
Duration: 45 minutes
Pass By: Eldhraun, 881, Iceland
We pass through the enormous moss covered lava fields of Eldhraun on our way back to Reykjavik. We will stop at one of our favorite restaurants on our way back to Reykjavik for a late lunch / early dinner.
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
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Traveler pickup is offered
Pickups start at 08:30am. Please be at your designated pick up point at this time. We pick up from the designated tourist bus pick up points in downtown Reykjavik, and certain hotels where it is permissible to drive a mini bus and pick up from. If you are in downtown Reykjavik we will likely need to use one of these pick up points. If you cannot see your hotel in the list then please choose from one of the designated meeting points (bus stops) in central Reykjavik.
Ports
08:30 AM
2 days(approx.)
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Sturdy Waterproof hiking boots needed for glacier hike. Can be rented for 1000 ISK (approx $10 US). Bring cash.
Minimum age is 10 years old
Waterproof clothing required (no denim on the glacier)
Pickup from designated pick-up points at departure time (08:30am)
Pickup commences at 08:30 am from designated bus pick up point
We have to pick up from designated pickup point around Reykjavik. Restrictions imposed by the City of Reykjavik mean that we cannot pick up from certain hotels or AirBnB addresses, rather nearby designated bus pickup points. Please contact us to inform us of where you are staying and we will inform you of nearest pickup point
Please keep luggage you bring along on two day tour to a minimum
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : 878karolj
Absolutely WOW!! 10 STARS!!
I'm not even sure where to start!! My experience with Hidden Iceland was like none other. Being this was our first time visiting Iceland and 4 years of anticipation, we finally booked our tickets and then the real planning started. It was very intimidating to say the least, especially when there is so much to see in Iceland and knowing the weather in April can be unpredictable even though it's considered summer....BTW we had unusually fantastic weather!!
After spending weeks of internet searching for places to see and deciding whether to rent a car or personal guided route, we chose the guided route! Hidden Iceland offers SMALL guided tours with groups under 12-13 people which make the experience much more personal, and fun, this was the main reason I chose them. We booked every tour with them and Emily Collier was WONDERFUL, very responsive and professional. Emilie helped personalize our tours in every way and took the worry out of the planning process.
Emily arranged our whale watching tour, our personal guided tour of the Golden circle as well as our pick up and return to the airport. THANK YOU Emilie!
Tour #1 started off doing the Fire & Ice Day tour, our guide, Prokop Teper, was awesome! Knowledgeable and very personable! He kept us all engaged the entire day, this is a wonder day trip!
Our next tour (tour #2) was the 2 day South Coast Glacier Lagoon with the glacier hike, our guides Levi Barath & Ingimundur Stefansson were fantastic as well, between the two of them no stone was unturned when it came to the history and terrain we saw over the next 48 hours. I highly recommend this tour! Glacier lagoon and diamond beach are breath taking to say the least. We got incredibly lucky to see the beginning of the icebergs breaking at Glacier Lagoon. Probably the most incredible sight I've ever seen. Our Guides made this an unforgetable adventure! Thanks guys!
Our finial guided tour was a personal tour, sightseeing parts of the Golden Circle.Emilie personalized the entire day for us. We were lucky enough to have Ingimundur Stefansson (again & lucky guy) as our guide for the day, this was a such nice day and unfortunally our last full day in Iceland. Ingimundur is a native Icelander and couldn't be more suited to be a guide with all his fun stories and knowledge of his beautiful country, he makes you feel like you made a friend!
We started the day with Haukadalur Geothermal Field, Selfoss waterfalls, Fridheimar farms, where we had a fantastic lunch and a meet & greet with their lovely horses! Next stop was the Thingvellir National Park,couple of pit stops in between then our final stop was Hvammsvik Hot Springs, this was wonderful and a perfect way to end our day sitting in warm hot springs with coctails,overlooking the bay. If you feel inclined to go for a real cold plunge, you should!!
I know this is long....But Hidden Iceland made our visit to Iceland perfect and we highly recommend them!!!!
Big THANK YOU to:
Emilie Colliar
Prokop Teper
Levi Barath
Ingimundur Stefansson
Sincerely,
The Juliano's
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Posted On : 2024-05-10
Posted By : Gina_C
LOVED this tour! A bit pricey, but so worth it! Our tour guide, Arna, was amazing!! She kept us all so engaged, never droned on and on, made special liytle stops for us and was just perfect. The people we toured with were all so nice and friendly. Sadly, we didn't get to see the Northern Lights but did see so much of the beauty of Iceland.
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Posted On : 2024-04-17
Posted By : Natalfri
100% recommend booking this 2 day tour! It was absolutely phenomenal and our tour guide Arna was incredible! The remote hotel was adorable and we had so much fun as a group. Book this if you are coming to Iceland! Also recommend booking golden circle tour through Hidden Iceland as well!
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Posted On : 2024-04-16
Posted By : Porfirio_O
If you’re on the fence about booking this, DO IT! My partner and I had so much fun and really enjoyed our guide Robert and had an awesome group. Below are some things to highlight.
SAFETY: We came in April and the weather was unpredictable. Leading up to the trip, Hidden Iceland was in communication with us informing us of the harsh weather expected during our trip and made a plan to get the most of the tour all while planning around the expected closures.
COMFORT: We traveled in a comfortable 13 passenger van. We were able to charge our phones (USB ports) and use the WiFi on board while getting around Iceland. Also, the stops were close enough to where using the restroom was never a concern.
TOUR GUIDE: We had Robert as a tour guide and we all loved him. He was funny, personable, and passionate about the country. He educated and entertained us throughout the drive to the point the timid driving flew by.
CONVENIENCE: We got to see awesome parts of Iceland and didn’t have to plan anything. All the stops were spaced out, never felt rushed. Robert took the time to check out the weather forecast to let us know the odds of seeing the Northern Lights and told us when to be outside for them, and he was right!!
CLOTHING: The price includes borrowing hiking boots, pants, and a jacket during the ice cave. You just send them your sizes and they had it packed it the van for us.
HOTEL: Hotel was great. Absolutely no complaints. Clean, modern, and great set up to see the Northern Lights.
ICE CAVE: The ice cave was great. We had a seamless transition leaving Pablo (the van we traveled in) and getting with the ice cave guide. He was very nice and had all of our gear ready for us based on sizes, saved a lot of time!
The only negative thing I have to say was pickup. We were ready by 0815 at the bus stop and stood in the freezing wind for 40mn. We contacted the team on whatsapp and they assured us the van was coming, we just happened to be the last stop (which is highlighted in the email). This is a very minor complaint.
Nonetheless, 10/10 thank you for such a great time!!
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Posted On : 2024-04-06
Posted By : 378sidneyk
We had a wonderful and memorable private tour with Helgi of Hidden Iceland. Our planning was very late - only about 3 weeks before our departure. The small group tours were already booked. But Anika at Hidden Iceland arranged a fantastic set of tours for us, including this 2-day trip. Even though we came to Iceland to see the Northern Lights but could not (clouds and weather) and learned on the morning of our Ice Cave adventure that it was cancelled (flooding), this was one of our best tours because of the personal touch of Helgi at adapting to the weather and circumstances. We experienced every type of weather - snow, white-outs, rain, sleet, gusty winds (that literally blew cars off the road), and sunshine. We saw so many beautiful vistas and waterfalls and beaches and glaciers and rivers. We spent more time at planned and unplanned stops along the way. And learned so much about Iceland, its people, its past, its present, and its future. I cannot thank Helgi and Hidden Iceland enough for their kindness, patience, knowledge, resourcefulness, and generous hospitality. We truly experienced the Iceland expression - everything will work out in the end.
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Posted On : 2024-04-02
Posted By : 828isabelleq
My friend and I had a wonderful experience with Hidden Iceland. We booked several tours with them and all were well coordinated, fitted to our wants and preferences, and very informative. They definitely offer the best options in Iceland and we will keep very fond memories of our trip thanks to them.
Isabelle
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Posted On : 2024-03-31
Posted By : Analissa_B
This tour is amazing!!! We had a fantastic time. Thelma, our tour guide, was very knowledgeable and kind. Highly recommended.
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Posted On : 2024-03-25
Posted By : 17kerril
The sites we visited were great. The ice cave was amazing. The best part of our trip was our driver and guide Fannar! His knowledge of the geology and history of the area added so much to the trip, as did his music and humor.wonderful two day trip!
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Posted On : 2024-03-17
Posted By : K_P
Sight Seeing packed with guide that gives great historical information on the areas visited and in general. The sprinkle of local folklore was nice as well. Highly recommend for a great time in a short period of time.
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Posted On : 2024-03-06
Posted By : paula_p
Our guides were brilliant Fannar and Matej. Great tour bus, very comfortable, it was a small tour group, we had wifi and USB sockets - very handy! Felt very safe with the driving in Iceland. Went went to a lovely restaurant for the evening meal on the first night, which was great. We all sat around a big table and chatted. Accommodation at Lilja guest house was also very good, clean with a good breakfast the following morning. We saw waterfalls, glaciers, ice lagoon, diamond beach, black sand beach, Vik, and an ice cave known as Blue Diamond Cave. I think we were the oldest couple there, in our late sixties, but we managed everything, and care was taken to ensure we were ok, and safe. Our guides were for sure the stars of the show, I don't believe it would have been so enjoyable with other guides. Full marks to them. The two days, whilst busy, encompassed everything I wanted to see on the south coast, it was a really memorable trip, a must do.
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Posted On : 2024-03-04
