3-Day Golden Circle, Ice Cave and Glacier Lagoon Small-Group Tour
Overview
Embark on a breathtaking 3-day journey through Iceland’s iconic Golden Circle and South Coast, capped by an unforgettable ice cave adventure. Experience the raw beauty of thundering waterfalls, black sand beaches, and the otherworldly Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon. With a knowledgeable guide at the wheel and a small group for a more intimate experience, you'll uncover hidden gems and dramatic landscapes along the way. This immersive tour blends comfort, adventure, and Iceland’s most awe-inspiring natural wonders into one unforgettable escape.
What's Included
- Breakfast
- WiFi on board
- Pick-up and drop off from select locations in Reykjavik
- Visit to Fjadrargljufur Canyon
- Transportation by comfortable mini bus
- Private bathroom accommodation for 2 nights
- Visit to Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon and the Diamond Beach
- Visit to Seljalandsfoss & Skógafoss waterfalls
- Expertly guided Ice Cave tour and all required safety equipment
- Small-group experience and professional guide
- Lunch & Dinner
- Optional extra gear and services can be booked directly with the operator
Meeting and Pickup
Please note that we only serve the pick-up locations specified in our pick-up list below. Due to traffic restrictions, we are not allowed to pick up from hotels in the city center nor from private Air BnBs. If your pick-up location is not on our pick-up list then we kindly ask you to find the closest pick-up point to your accommodation from our list:22 Hill Hótel – Brautarholt 22-24. Arctic Comfort Hótel – Síðumúli 19. BSÍ Bus Terminal – Vatnsmýrarvegi 10. Bus Hostel Reykjavík – Skógarhlíð 10. Bus pick up/drop off nr.1 – City Hall, Vonarstræti Bus pick up/drop off nr.4 – Miðbakki Bus pick up/drop off nr.6 – Safnahúsið (The Culture House) Bus pick up/drop off nr.8 – Hallgrímskirkja Church Bus pick up/drop off nr.9 – Snorrabraut Bus pick up/drop off nr.12 – Höfðatorg Bus pick up/drop off nr.15 – Vesturbugt Cabin Hótel – Borgartún 32. Eyja Guldsmen Hotel – Brautarholt 10. Grand Hótel Reykjavík – Sigtún 38. Grayline – Main bus terminal - Klettagarðar 4. Hilton Reykjavík Nordica – Suðurlandsbraut 2. Hótel Ísland – Ármúla 9. Hotel Ørkin – Brautarholti 29. Icelandair Hotel Reykjavík Natura – við Hlíðarfót, Nauthólsvegur 52. Klettur Hótel – Mjölnisholt 12-14. N1 Gas Station – Ártúnshöfði Radisson Blu Hótel Saga – við Hagatorg. Reykjavík City Hostel – Sundlaugavegur 34. Reykjavík Lights Hotel – Suðurlandsbraut 12. Skarfabakki – Cruise Ship, Reykjavik Harbor, 105 Reykjavik
What To Expect
The Famous Golden Circle Route
4 Stops
Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon and Ice Caving
3 Stops
South Coast Sightseeing
7 Stops
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- What to bring: Warm outdoor clothing, a waterproof jacket and pants, head wear, and gloves. Good hiking shoes are recommended.
- The order of the itinerary might change due to weather conditions. Your guide will have full power to make amendments to the itinerary when necessary.
- Minimum age is 8 years old
- This tour has the flexibility to make the most of the seasonal changes such as changes in weather and conditions. During the summer Iceland is characterized by energizing bright nights and midnight sun. Between August and May, if the forecast is suitable, you might even be able to spot the magical show put on by the Northern Lights. It is important to note that a guided Northern Lights hunt is however not included in the tour. Other wonderful and interesting possibilities can also come up during your south coast tour with us as Iceland is full of surprises.
- We use a couple of different ice caves for our 3 Day Golden Circle & South Coast tour. Ice caves are ever-changing and unpredictable natural phenomena. We usually visit the Crystal Cave at Breiðmerkurjökull during this tour but when the Crystal Cave is inaccessible we will most likely visit Katla Ice Cave. Which ice cave is chosen will however always depend upon the conditions and safety considerations on the day, sometimes a different ice cave will be visited. If conditions do not allow us to visit an ice cave a glacier hike will be offered as an alternative.
- Solo travelers who do not select the single supplement will be accommodated in a shared twin room with another participant of the same gender.
- You can take your day backpack and one piece of luggage weighing a maximum of 20 kg (44 lbs) on this tour. The combined dimensions of each bag must not exceed 158 cm (62 in). Luggage storage services can be purchased as an optional extra for a small fee.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- Breakfast.
- WiFi on board.
- Pick-up and drop off from select locations in Reykjavik.
- Visit to Fjadrargljufur Canyon.
- Transportation by comfortable mini bus.
- Private bathroom accommodation for 2 nights.
- Visit to Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon and the Diamond Beach.
- Visit to Seljalandsfoss & Skógafoss waterfalls.
- Expertly guided Ice Cave tour and all required safety equipment.
- Small-group experience and professional guide.
- Lunch & Dinner.
- Optional extra gear and services can be booked directly with the operator.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 8. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the 3-Day Golden Circle, Ice Cave and Glacier Lagoon Small-Group Tour is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 3-Day Golden Circle, Ice Cave and Glacier Lagoon Small-Group Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Breakfast
- WiFi on board
- Pick-up and drop off from select locations in Reykjavik
- Visit to Fjadrargljufur Canyon
- Transportation by comfortable mini bus
- Private bathroom accommodation for 2 nights
- Visit to Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon and the Diamond Beach
- Visit to Seljalandsfoss & Skógafoss waterfalls
- Expertly guided Ice Cave tour and all required safety equipment
- Small-group experience and professional guide
- Lunch & Dinner
- Optional extra gear and services can be booked directly with the operator
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- What to bring: Warm outdoor clothing, a waterproof jacket and pants, head wear, and gloves. Good hiking shoes are recommended.
- The order of the itinerary might change due to weather conditions. Your guide will have full power to make amendments to the itinerary when necessary.
- Minimum age is 8 years old
- This tour has the flexibility to make the most of the seasonal changes such as changes in weather and conditions. During the summer Iceland is characterized by energizing bright nights and midnight sun. Between August and May, if the forecast is suitable, you might even be able to spot the magical show put on by the Northern Lights. It is important to note that a guided Northern Lights hunt is however not included in the tour. Other wonderful and interesting possibilities can also come up during your south coast tour with us as Iceland is full of surprises.
- We use a couple of different ice caves for our 3 Day Golden Circle & South Coast tour. Ice caves are ever-changing and unpredictable natural phenomena. We usually visit the Crystal Cave at Breiðmerkurjökull during this tour but when the Crystal Cave is inaccessible we will most likely visit Katla Ice Cave. Which ice cave is chosen will however always depend upon the conditions and safety considerations on the day, sometimes a different ice cave will be visited. If conditions do not allow us to visit an ice cave a glacier hike will be offered as an alternative.
- Solo travelers who do not select the single supplement will be accommodated in a shared twin room with another participant of the same gender.
- You can take your day backpack and one piece of luggage weighing a maximum of 20 kg (44 lbs) on this tour. The combined dimensions of each bag must not exceed 158 cm (62 in). Luggage storage services can be purchased as an optional extra for a small fee.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
