3-Day Private Adventure
Ashley Gillson & friends
Discover the best of Iceland on a 3-day journey combining the dramatic South Coast with the iconic Golden Circle. Explore waterfalls, black sand beaches, glacier lagoons, and geothermal wonders, while also visiting hidden gems away from the crowds. This experience includes a seasonal ice cave or glacier hike, along with aurora hunting opportunities during the Northern Lights season, guided by real-time conditions. With a flexible itinerary designed for the best conditions, this tour offers a more personal and in-depth exploration of Iceland.
Tour Itinerary
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Begin your adventure along Iceland’s spectacular South Coast, shaped by glaciers, volcanoes, and the powerful North Atlantic. Travel east from Reykjavík through changing landscapes, visiting iconic waterfalls and dramatic black sand beaches before continuing into the Vatnajökull glacier region. Hike into Múlagljúfur Canyon before finishing the day surrounded by icebergs at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach.
Highlights
• 08:00 – Pickup in Reykjavík – meet your private guide and begin the journey along Iceland’s South Coast
• Skógafoss – one of Iceland’s most powerful waterfalls, with a dramatic 60-meter drop and frequent rainbows on sunny days
• Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach – explore dramatic basalt columns, black volcanic sand, sea stacks, and the powerful North Atlantic coastline
• Múlagljúfur Canyon – 1–2 hour hike – hike into one of my favorite canyons in Iceland, surrounded by steep cliffs, waterfalls, dramatic mountain scenery, and glacier views
• Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon – discover a constantly changing glacial lagoon where enormous icebergs break away from Vatnajökull and slowly drift toward the Atlantic Ocean
• Diamond Beach – walk along the black volcanic shoreline where pieces of glacier ice wash ashore, creating one of Iceland’s most striking natural contrasts
Accommodation
Premium – Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon
Dinner booked for 19:00
3 Twin Rooms – 2 guests sharing per room
Daily breakfast included
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Spend the morning exploring the incredible glacier landscapes of Vatnajökull with a guided natural ice cave experience. After the glacier adventure, travel west along the South Coast, stopping in Vík and visiting its iconic hilltop church before continuing to Seljalandsfoss and ending the day at Hótel Rangá.
Highlights
• Crystal Ice Cave – venture onto Vatnajökull and explore spectacular natural blue ice formations with an experienced glacier guide
• Víkurkirkja Church – Vík’s iconic hilltop church, offering panoramic views over the village, coastline, and surrounding mountains
• Seljalandsfoss – visit one of Iceland’s most iconic waterfalls, where a pathway allows you to walk behind the cascading water when conditions are safe
Accommodation
Premium – Hótel Rangá
Dinner booked for 19:00
3 Twin Rooms – 2 guests sharing per room
Daily breakfast included
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A journey through Iceland’s famous Golden Circle, where powerful geological forces shape the landscape. Experience the erupting Strokkur geyser in the Geysir area, the force of Gullfoss waterfall, and the colorful Kerið volcanic crater. Visit Friðheimar, where tomatoes are grown year-round using geothermal energy, before finishing the adventure at Þingvellir National Park and returning to Reykjavík.
Highlights
• Geysir Geothermal Area – home to the erupting Strokkur geyser, shooting water up to 20–30 meters into the air
• Gullfoss – one of Iceland’s most powerful and iconic waterfalls, plunging in two dramatic tiers
• Friðheimar – a unique geothermal greenhouse where tomatoes are grown year-round, with the opportunity to enjoy fresh tomato-based dishes
Table booked for 12:00• Kerið Crater – a colorful volcanic crater lake formed around 3,000 years ago
• Þingvellir National Park – finish the Golden Circle at this historic national park, where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates are slowly pulling apart
• Return to Reykjavík – scenic drive back to Reykjavík to conclude your 3-day Iceland adventure
Accommodation
Reykjavík
For this night, you will arrange your own accommodation. This provides flexibility should you wish to extend your stay or choose a hotel that best suits your preferences.
Premium Hotel Package
295,000 ISK per person — based on 6 guests
1,770,000 ISK total
An elevated private Iceland experience featuring premium accommodations, private transportation by Mercedes Sprinter, your private guide, fuel, planned activities, professional photography, and Northern Lights hunting in the evenings when conditions are favorable.
Accommodation
Night 1 – Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon
Premium accommodation near the glacier region, ideally located for exploring Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, Diamond Beach, glaciers, and the surrounding South Coast.
Night 2 – Hotel Rangá
A luxury countryside hotel and a beautiful place to finish the adventure, with excellent access to the South Coast and Northern Lights viewing.
Room arrangement:
3 Twin Rooms — 2 guests sharing each room
Daily breakfast included
Package Includes
3-day private guided adventure
Mercedes Sprinter van
Fuel and transportation
2 nights premium accommodation
3 twin rooms each night for 6 guests
Daily breakfast
Ice cave experience
Planned activities and entrance fees included in the itinerary
Professional photos throughout the adventure
Booking & Payment
25% deposit: 442,500 ISK total — 73,750 ISK per person
The 25% deposit is required to confirm the booking. The remaining 75% balance of 1,327,500 ISK — 221,250 ISK per person — is due 30 days before departure.
4x4 Mercedes Sprinter Van on 35s Tires
Aurora Hunting Experience
Each night, we monitor aurora activity using real-time satellite data to determine the best opportunity for viewing. If conditions are favorable, we will head out for a guided aurora hunt, carefully selecting locations with the clearest skies and strongest activity.
Aurora hunting is highly dependent on both solar activity and weather conditions, and the decision to go out is typically made on the day, around 18:00, based on the latest data.
The Northern Lights season runs from September to April, and the more nights you spend with us, the higher your chances of witnessing this incredible natural phenomenon.
