Icy Summer
Overview
Experience Iceland’s icy wonders even in summer on this self-drive tour along the stunning south coast. Enjoy refreshing adventures, from visiting an ice bar and exploring an ice cave to hiking a glacier and kayaking on the famous glacier lagoon. A perfect blend of adventure and unique landscapes for a truly cool holiday.Private Touring
- Flexible Dates
- 24-Hour Local Assistance
- Flexible Itinerary
- Upgrade Accommodation
- Local Guide Service
- Modern Airconditioned Vehicle
Itinerary
Collect your rental car (not included) at Keflavik Airport and drive to Reykjavík. Start the journey with a visit to Magic Ice Bar, where ice sculptures and drinks served in ice glasses provide a sub-zero experience. A winter poncho and gloves keep you warm as you take in the frozen artistry.
Meal Plan: No Meal
Breakfast at the hotel. Spend the morning exploring Reykjavík before heading along Iceland’s stunning south coast to Vik. A detour to the Golden Circle is recommended, with stops at Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss, and Geysir. For an extra icy adventure, a snowmobile tour near Gullfoss can be added (not included).
Meal Plan: Breakfast
A day of icy adventures begins with a super jeep tour to Katla Glacier, where a short glacier hike leads to an ice cave of 800-year-old ice, showcasing striking black, white, and blue formations. The adventure continues with a hunt for secret waterfalls and hidden glacier canyons before returning to Vik, with a final stop at a dramatic black sand beach.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
After breakfast, continue along the south coast to Öraefi, located between two of Iceland’s most breathtaking natural attractions: Skaftafell National Park and Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
A unique adventure awaits at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, where kayaking among drifting icebergs offers a spectacular view of the vast Vatnajökull ice cap. This unforgettable experience provides an up-close look at the natural wonder of Iceland’s icy landscapes.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
After breakfast, embark on a guided glacier hike to Falljökull, an impressive outlet of the Vatnajökull ice cap. Navigate through a landscape of brilliant blue ice formations, with the possibility of entering the chaotic icefall that cascades down towards the ocean, making for a thrilling farewell to Iceland’s glaciers.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel before the return journey to Reykjavík, offering a final chance to take in Iceland’s stunning landscapes.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
After breakfast, drive to Keflavik Airport in time for departure, concluding an unforgettable Icelandic adventure.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Inclusions
Accommodation
7 nights in selected hotels with breakfast.
Excursions & activities
Visit to Icebar incl. a drink.
Katla Ice cave tour
Kayaking on Glacier lagoon
Glacier hike
Transport & Transfers
The rental car is not included in this itinerary. Ask us for a quote and we can include the rental car.
Exclusions
International airfares
Optional activities
Other meals, drinks, tips and other personal expenses or services not specified on the program
Travel insurance
Gratuities
Voluntary tips for guides or drivers
Travel and medical insurance
Any items not mentioned as included
• Rental car (Ask us for an offer).
Notes
Please note that the prices are starting from and that upon sending a new request with specific date we will send the applicable rate and availability.
All triple room pricing on request.
Local Tips
You are looking for a special overnight? Spend one of the nights on the south coast in an Igloo boat on a glacier lagoon. Ask us for an offer!
