All-Inclusive 5-Day Vacation Package in Iceland

You'll traverse the spectacular South Coast on the third day of your Iceland winter vacation. This journey will introduce you to incredible, ever-changing landscapes, glittering seascapes, and some of this island's most stunning attractions.

After being picked up in the morning, the first natural wonder to see is Seljalandsfoss waterfall. This narrow cascade pours off a great cliff facing the ocean before a vast cavern, allowing visitors to admire it from unique perspectives.

Continuing along the South Coast, you will get glimpses of the glaciers of Eyjafjallajokull and Myrdalsjokull, which conceal notorious volcanoes.

The next major attraction, however, is a second waterfall, the much more powerful Skogafoss waterfall. Not only is this a spectacular natural feature, but it has fascinating associated folklore and is said to conceal the treasure chest of a giant.

Next, you will come to Reynisfjara beach. This stretch of coast is stunning and ominous, with its black volcanic sands and enormous waves, earning international recognition as one of the world's most beautiful non-tropical beaches.

The geology here is also breathtaking, with the great sea stacks of Reynisdrangar and the distant rock arch of Dyrholaey.

After stopping for refreshments at the nearby village of Vik, you'll continue eastward, and tongues of the largest glacier in Europe, Vatnajokull Glacier, will dominate the scenery.

When stopping at the spectacular Skaftafell Nature Reserve, a paradise for hikers and photographers, you'll get close to one.

On your short trek here, you'll also see the beautiful Svartifoss waterfall, which tumbles down a cliff with hexagonal basalt columns.

Finally, you will reach Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, 'the Crown Jewel of Iceland's Nature.' This vast glacier lagoon is filled with icebergs of vivid blue and gleaming white, which tower as tall as multistorey buildings.

Guests are welcome to walk along the shoreline and marvel at them as they rotate, groan, and break apart on their long journey to the ocean.

When they finally make their way through a narrow channel from the lagoon to the sea, they wash onto the shores of the adjacent black sand shoreline, Diamond Beach. The contrasts between the ice and sand are mesmerizing, particularly in the evening light.

If you are lucky, you'll see the aurora borealis over one of these magnificent attractions before heading to your nearby countryside hotel.

On the penultimate day of your Iceland winter getaway, you will enjoy the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore a crystal blue ice cave.

You will set out early with your guide to a remote area of Vatnajokull glacier, be dressed in all the necessary safety gear, and then follow them into one of the world’s most spectacular places.

Vatnajokull glacier is the largest glacier in Europe, covering approximately 10% of Iceland’s landmass. This massive glacier is known for its stunning ice formations, deep crevasses, and dramatic glacial landscapes.

The way light penetrates the caves, the vividness of the blues, and the spectacular textures and formations that nature has carved are so mesmerizing that they appear otherworldly. No two ice caves are the same as they melt and freeze with the passing seasons.

You will have plenty of time to explore and take photographs as your guide tells you how they were formed and other fascinating facts about the glaciers. You can also ask them questions if you’re curious about the cave’s structure.

After this unforgettable exploration, you’ll begin your return journey along the South Coast. Your journey will provide a new perspective on the fantastic sights you marveled over the day before, and you will make several stops to see some attractions under different conditions.

The sky will likely fall dark before you get back to the city, allowing you to have a chance to see the northern lights in the winter skies. Keep an eye out the window of your minibus in the hope of catching another display of the magnificent aurora borealis.

Once you get back to Reykjavik, you can either continue your hunt by heading to one of the many natural spaces in the city or enjoy the lively nightlife of the world’s northernmost capital.

The city comes to life at night with charming bars and pubs downtown.