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3-Day Golden Circle, South Coast & Ice Cave – Small Group Tour

About this experience

Join this 3 day group tour to the Golden Circle and along Iceland's south coast to discover the stunning unique natural Blue Ice cave, glaciers, lava fields, hot springs, volcanoes, strong rivers and magic waterfalls. After being picked up in Reykjavik in the morning in a Wi-Fi-enabled minibus, your next three days will be spent exploring the many natural wonders of the South Coast of Iceland with your English-speaking guide. Breakfast will be included in the cost on this trip.

At a glance

  • Duration: 72 hr

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3 Day Tour - Hotel Stay
2 nights in hotel: Includes are 2 nights of hotel accommodation with private bathrooms
Blue Ice Cave visit
Duration: 3 days
Breakfast in included
Mercedes Sprinter minibus: Mercedes Sprinter minibuses with free WiFi, USB charger at each seat and very good seating comfort for up 19 guests.


Accommodation upgrade: Stay in a hotel - private room and bathroom attached
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour72 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)

Set aside 72 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Bring warm, wind & waterproof clothes and a camera
  • Minimum age is 8 years

Local guides to help you plan

What is included

  • Pick up and drop off within Reykjavik
  • Necessary safety equipment for the Ice Cave
  • Accommodation for 2 nights incl. breakfast in a in private rooms with ensuite bathroom
  • Breakfast
  • Professional tour guide that speaks English
  • Transfer in a minibus with free Wi-Fi

Not included

  • Lunch and Dinner (available for purchase)
  • Swimwear

Itinerary and highlights

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Meeting and pickup information

  • Please note that Nicetravel offers free pickup and drop off from hotels within Reykjavik. As buses are not allowed to drive in certain areas of Reykjavik centre, your pick up may be from the nearest bus stop. After receiving your pickup information, we will notify you of your exact pick up location. If you do not require hotel pickup, you can meet the tour at Nicetravel office in Fiskislóð 45M, 101 Reykjavik. Please notify Nicetravel directly if you intend to use this option and be there before 08:20. Pickup takes place between 08:30 - 09:00, so please be ready from 8:30 at your pickup location and look out for a bus with red NICE Travel logos.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Nicetravel ehf

Accessibility and practical details

  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Bring warm, wind & waterproof clothes and a camera
  • Good hiking shoes are necessary for the Ice Cave. If you do not have appropriate footwear, rentals are available
  • Only small carry on luggage such as backpacks are possible. Please check with your hotel if they can store your luggage during the tour. Otherwise you can use luggage lockers that are located in the center of Reykjavík.
  • Ice Caving tour may be cancelled due to weather and/or safety reasons. If cancelled, other activities may be offered as alternative and you will receive a refund of the price difference.
  • The order of activities and sightseeing on the itinerary is subject to change.
  • Minimum age is 8 years
  • Reykjavik City has issued a regulation preventing buses from driving in certain areas in the City center. This means that all tour companies are only allowed to stop at certain designated bus stop locations in the centre of Reykjavík to pick up the guests from hotels or other accommodations in this restricted area. Customer will be contacted directly after booking if they list an address/hotel within the restricted area and direct them to the nearest bus stop.

Cancellation policy

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

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 72 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
Please note that Nicetravel offers free pickup and drop off from hotels within Reykjavik. As buses are not allowed to drive in certain areas of Reykjavik centre, your pick up may be from the nearest bus stop. After receiving your pickup information, we will notify you of your exact pick up location.
If you do not require hotel pickup, you can meet the tour at Nicetravel office in Fiskislóð 45M, 101 Reykjavik. Please notify Nicetravel directly if you intend to use this option and be there before 08:20.

Pickup takes place between 08:30 - 09:00, so please be ready from 8:30 at your pickup location and look out for a bus with red NICE Travel logos.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 8–15; Adult tickets: age 16+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Service animals allowed
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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