4 Day Blue Ice Cave, South Coast, Golden Circle, Snæfellsnes & Northern Lights
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Embark on a 4-day journey with us to discover renowned spots in the Golden Circle, Snæfellsnes, and the South Coast. Experience the breathtaking glacier lagoon Jökulsárlón, the biggest glacier in Europe, and take a super jeep to an ice cave within. If conditions permit, you may witness the spectacular Northern Lights.

Duration: 4 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Snæfellsnes

Kirkjufell Mountain - This iconic narrow mountain has become the landmark of Snæfellsnes in recent years. It became famous after being presented as the “Arrowhead Mountain” on Game of Thrones. The erosive powers of the glaciers during the last ice age about 12,000 years ago gave this mountain its shape. Due to this unique look, it is one of the most photographed sights in Iceland and just across you will see the beautiful waterfall Kirkjufellsfoss which completes your perfect shot of the mountain.

Ytri Tunga Beach - This tiny fishing village has picturesque coastal cliffs which derived from glowing magma hitting the wild waves of the Atlantic. Known in Iceland as the most beautiful harbor of the country. Thousands of years later erosion has formed beautiful stone arcs and a remarkable marine geyser. Enjoy a walk along the coastline while your guide tells you all about Bárður, half-man half-troll, and his misdeeds in the area. Ytri-Tunga is a sandy beach that has a little secret hidden away down by the sea, behind the farmhouses… a seal colony! Seals love to spend their time on the rocks of this beautiful beach. They are friendly and curious and will climb up on the rocks for you to spot them from a distance.

Dritvik and Djupalonssandur - A beach of black volcanic sand and stones where for centuries Icelandic fishermen rowed out to the fertile fishing grounds of the Atlantic ocean. Still today we find the so-called “lifting stones” which fishermen of yore used to test out their strength and prove themselves worthy of the physically straining life of Atlantic rowboat fishing. You can try to lift them yourself! In 1948 a British fishing trawler stranded on the sand reefs of Djúpalónssandur. Five men perished while 14 were rescued by local rescue squads. The remains of the ship are still there, strewn across the beach as an eerie reminder of the awesome power of nature.

Búðakirkja - Búðakirkja was built in 1703 and reconstructed in 1987 after a claim by a single member claimed to have it in its original state. It has a historical graveyard as well as a bell and chalice from the time the church was first built. The pure black black paint job and isolation of the church is the real attraction of the site.

Saxholl Crater - The volcanic crater has now been made accessible by an iron staircase giving you the option of hiking it. It is estimated to have erupted around 3,000 years ago, much of the surrounding landscape is the result of that eruption. Hiking up the stairs is not too challenging and gives you a 360°view of the fields and Snæfellsjökull glacier.

Golden Circle

Geysir - The Geysir geothermal area hosts hundreds of colorful hot springs and two geysers, erupting hot springs. One is called “Geysir” and name giving for all the geysers in the world. Today, however, it erupts very seldom. The other geyser is called “Strokkur” and erupts every 5 minutes up to 40 meters.

Gullfoss Waterfall - The melting water from Iceland´s second biggest glacier, Langjökull, falls into a deep canyon forming the majestic “Golden Falls”. On a sunny day, you can see the glacier Langjökull in the distance and enjoy a rainbow in the mist of the waterfall.

Thingvellir National Park - We visit the place where the two tectonic plates, the North American and the Eurasian plate, are moving away from each other. Few places in the world offer a better and clearer view of this massive geographic activity. The biggest natural lake in Iceland is also located at Thingvellir National Park and hosts a great variety of fish and bird life. Thingvellir is also an important place for Icelandic national history. At Thingvellir Icelanders founded their parliament in 930 a.d. where the chieftains had their annual meeting every summer. The name “Thingvellir” translates to “Parliament Plains”.

South Coast

Seljalandsfoss - The adventure begins when we pick you up in Reykjavík in a small and comfortable minibus before heading straight to the South. Our arrival is announced by the powerful theatrics of Seljalandsfoss. Bring a raincoat and you’ll be able to make the short hike behind the falls. The scene behind the fall and the trembling ground from the power of the falling water makes for an automatic Instagram blockbuster!

Skogafoss - Further east along the coast is Skógafoss waterfall. Skógafoss is an incredibly picturesque sight. Tucked in a little gorge, the river Skógá tumbles down a 60-meter cliff before continuing down the landscape towards the Atlantic Ocean. Alongside the gorge, a staircase can take you to the shelf above the waterfall for stunning views. See if you can count your steps on your way up.

Skaftafell National Park - We will hike an outlet glacier spawning from one of the largest glaciers in the country, Vatnajökull. After meeting our highly trained glacier guides and strapping on our safety and glacier equipment, including helmets, harnesses, crampons and ice axes we hike on the ice for an hour and a half. A spectacular experience and opportunity to learn more about this breathtaking and increasingly rare natural phenomena. Skaftafell area has been used as a filming location for many famous TV shows and films, such as Game of Thrones, Interstellar, James Bond, and others… Follow the steps of your favorite characters into the glacier!

The journey continues with the blue ice cave exploration. The exciting hike to reach the cave will take a few minutes – we recommend wearing waterproof hiking boots that cover your ankles and have hard sole. Iceland’s nature is dominated by glaciers and it is only possible to explore them with a certified guide and safety equipment. Your guide will share with you his expertise about the ice caves, allowing you to truly appreciate this amazing natural phenomenon – spoiler alert… it will be blue.

South East Iceland

Glacier Lagoon - Heading off day nr. 4 is Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, a 200m deep glacial lagoon fed by Breiðamerkurjökull, an outlet glacier of Europe’s largest glacier. Enormous icebergs come from Breiðamerkurjökull all year round so the lagoon is usually filled with ice that floats south. Try walking alongside the glacier lagoon enjoying the magnificent views and dead silence of Icelandic nature. To add to the experience even more you will travel by super jeep to a blue ice cave from Jökulsárlón before heading back to the city

Fellsfjara - On the other side of the road the icebergs from Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon float into the ocean. The black sand beach is full of smaller ice rocks in all shapes, sparkling like diamonds.

Reynisfjara Beach - Heading further east, we visit the black sand beach of Reynisfjara where the Atlantic coastline presents massive waves hitting the unique basalt columns in the cliffs above the sand. Rock pillars in the water and the cliffs of Dýrhólaey are seen in the distance.

What's Included
  • Small Group Experience
  • Breakfast
  • Pickup and drop-off from designated bus stops
  • Ice Cave Tour via Super Jeep including safety equipment
  • Wi-Fi and Icelandic music onboard
  • Glacier Hike including safety equipment
What's Not Included
  • Lunch & Dinner
  • Luggage Storage (1750 ISK)
  • Hiking Boots Rental (3,000 ISK)
  • Waterproof Jacket Rental (1,750 ISK)
  • Waterproof Pants Rental (1,750 ISK)
  • Hat and Gloves Combo with Logo (3,000 ISK)
  • Neck Warmer with Logo (500 ISK)
  • Summer Cap with Logo (1,500 ISK)
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Macdoccc
Apr 15, 2024
Exceeded all expectations - Wonderful trip, super organized, exceeded expectations. The company delivers on what it promises and our Guide (Lisa or eli_supertramp) was fantastic. Very efficient, careful, trying to serve each person in the group. In fact, I ended up doing the 5-day tour (3 days + 2 days). Highlights: ALL, especially the Glacier and the Ice Cave, Aurora Borealis appeared exuberant on 2 nights. The hotels chosen were simple but very comfortable, excellent. I want to return to Iceland and I will go with this company again, and with the guide Lisa.
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Zazakeeks
Mar 9, 2024
Fantastic tour - Fantastic and convenient option for seeing all the sights without having to think of accommodation and transport. Iskren was a great tour guide he was knowledgeable, fun and made plenty of pit stops for additional sights, snacks and toilet breaks. Iskren was a great driver and patient tour guide. I felt very safe the whole trip. Iskren also stopped at a gas station when my phone charger broke on a Sunday night! I made memories of a life time - thanks to Iskren and Troll expeditions!
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478kathryny
Feb 27, 2024
10/10 recommend! - I went on a 5 day tour of Iceland (4/5 days were with Troll Expeditions) with my 2 close friends and my sister. This was the best trip I’ve ever been on! Our tour guide, John (Ionut), was absolutely amazing. He was funny, so incredibly knowledgeable and played the best music on the tour bus. He will also quiz you from time to time, but I have to say, he made it such an enjoyable experience that it’s very easy to remember all of the stops along the way. It’s such a great way to see all of the beauty and wonders of Iceland, I HIGHLY recommend. I hope to see Iceland during the summer time now and will definitely be using Troll in the future! Thanks again, John!! Your energy is infectious and made this trip so memorable!
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Congq2024
Feb 23, 2024
Travel experience in Iceland at the end of the world - It was a romantic honeymoon trip. We flew from China to Paris. After experiencing the French style, we set foot on the beautiful land of Iceland. The romance of the Blue Lagoon, the coolness of the canyon, the magnificence of the ice spring waterfall, the gushing of geysers, the amazement of the blue ice cave and the fun of glacier hiking all made us linger. Along the way, the tour guide ISKREN was very professional and interesting, and brought us an excellent travel experience. He is a handsome and responsible man. During the trip, he was worried about the safety of the group members and accompanied us on the glacier hike throughout the trip, and protected our safety at the end of the team. At the end of the trip, he specially returned the bag we left in the car. Thank you very much. He is a very professional and responsible tour guide. The travel experience is great!
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Yel280
Feb 23, 2024
Experience the most picturesque scenic spots in the golden circle and south coast of Iceland with our handsome guide - We have a very nice three-day experience with the guidance of handsome Iskren. He planned our trip well, and present the most picturesque scenic sights for us. In addition, he is patient and responsible enough to take care all of us.
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Michaelhv6157vt
Feb 8, 2024
The Land of Fire and Ice Lives up to its name. - I did this 4 day expedition as a solo traveler. Due to notoriously rough winter driving conditions, I chose to do this tour to avoid driving myself. The sights were absolutely incredible and there was not a bad photograph to be taken the entire trip. The wind was too bad for our glacial hike on the day it was scheduled, so it was expertly rearranged so that we were still able to complete all planned activities within the time frame. I did many things I never would have thought to do. Two that stand out were the glacial hike and ice cave. I was treated to a wonderful display of the northern lights one night as well. Going in February was certainly cold, but it allowed for a such a beautiful display of the nation. We were incredibly lucky to have good weather for most of the trip. Our expert geographer guide, John, certainly did his part to make for a great experience. It was evident from the moment we met him that he had a sincere love for Iceland and a passion for showing off the country. Thanks to John for a great tour!
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814nataliey
Jan 24, 2024
Happy experience!!🎶 - Shout out from HK. The 3-day trip is awesome!! Our guide, Hinrik, was the driving force behind this remarkable journey. His passion, humor, and attentiveness made every moment truly special. Hinrik's infectious enthusiasm and wealth of knowledge created an engaging and captivating experience. His jokes and lighthearted banter brought the group together, turning strangers into friends. With Hinrik as our guide, laughter and joy were constant companions. Every destination on the itinerary was expertly planned. Hinrik ensured we had ample time to explore and immerse ourselves in the beauty of Iceland. We are so grateful to witness the Northern light right outside our hotel on the second night. One memorable detail was Hinrik's carefully curated song playlist^^ These thoughtful touches added an extra layer of magic to an already extraordinary trip. Thank you, Hinrik, for making my once-in-a-lifetime Iceland journey an enchanting experience. þetta reddast!!
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L5800wqviniciusm
Jan 23, 2024
Great experience and excellent guide! - We had an amazing experience - really recommend the tour and our Guide (Hinrik Oskarsson) is the best!
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Aspirindirekt
Mar 29, 2024
Nice experience and great time with our guide Skúli - Overall a great experience with this tour. Our guide Skúli would tell a lot of details and history of Iceland. Gave us also tips how to check about the northern lights. Tröll Bus seats were comfy and safe. Good fit for slim Asian tourists but for big Americans or Europeans they might be a little bit narrow. -1 Star because Tröll messed up our booking. We booked a 4 day trip but were put in a 3 day trip instead. No one would have noticed if we hadn’t complained on day 1. Our guide was happy to figure things out for us and get our schedule fixed so we don’t miss any of the planned spots. Also hotel and pickup were not clear for the changed itinerary until the last day.
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Deeo2019
Mar 14, 2024
iceland - worth the trip - enjoyed the tour, Elisa the guide was very professional and kept everyone entertained with a great playlist of mainly Icelandic music. lots packed into the trip. Had a different guide for the last day as the peninsula is a separate trip added in, David and Icelandic guide, had lots of interesting history and points of information.
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