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SOUTH COAST HIGHLIGHTS On this South Coast adventure, we set out to explore the most popular attractions in the land of fire and ice. Our journey begins as we drive through picturesque farmlands and charming little towns, heading to Seljalandsfoss, one of Iceland’s most iconic waterfalls. If the weather permits, you can even walk behind the stunning 60 m (197 ft) cascade and peek through the shimmering wall of water. Next, we’ll visit Skogafoss Waterfall, where you can admire the falls from both below and above after climbing approximately 500 steps. Continuing our journey, we’ll arrive at Reynisfjara, a world-famous black sand beach known for its dramatic Reynisdrangar basalt sea stacks, formed by Iceland’s incredible volcanic activity, rising majestically from the Atlantic Ocean. We’ll take a lunch break in the town of Vik, enjoying the view of its picturesque church perched high on a hill. Back on our minibus, we’ll travel through moss-covered lava landscapes to Kirkjubæjarklaustur, a village steeped in legends. Our accommodations for the night will be near Skaftafell. If the forecast is promising, your guide will share the best spots to witness the Northern Lights in all their glory. While we can’t guarantee a sighting of the Aurora, we hope to see the mesmerizing multicolored lights dance across the night sky. VATNAJÖKULL NATIONAL PARK, JÖKULSÁRLÓN & DIAMOND BEACH The next part of the tour focuses on Vatnajökull National Park, the largest in Europe. After breakfast, we’ll head to Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, one of the most surreal sights in the world, let alone in Iceland. Here, floating icebergs drift slowly across the vast lagoon as they make their way to the open sea. Some of these stunning blue icebergs wash ashore on the famous Diamond Beach, where they sparkle like diamonds on the black volcanic sand. The highlight of this leg of the trip is stepping into the breathtaking natural Crystal ice cave during the winter months or exploring the Katla ice cave during the summer. Accompanied by our expert glacier guide, you’ll safely observe the fascinating ice formations, and our guide will share intriguing facts about how these ice caves are formed. As we make our way back to Reykjavík, we’ll keep an eye out for the Northern Lights and will make a brief stop if conditions allow. We expect to arrive in Reykjavík around 21:00 (9:00 p.m.). While fluctuating winter weather can sometimes affect our schedule, don’t worry—our expert travel planners always have a backup plan in place. It’s all part of the exciting Iceland experience!