2 Day South Coast, Black Sand Beach & Glacier Lagoon Small Group Tour with Ice Cave
by BusTravel Iceland · Ice caves · Lagoons & spas · Multi-day packages · Vatnajökull & Jökulsárlón
- Beginners welcome
- Fine on your own
- Couples
- Suits older travellers
- Good with teenagers
- Eco-certified
Four or so stops a day. Early starts, and you will be glad of the coach seat.
7 stops across 2 days in the operator's own itinerary — 3.5 a day.
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Duration
2 days
Difficulty
Easy
Season
Sep – Apr
Starts in
Reykjavík
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Starts at
Bus Stop #12 (opposite Storm Hotel)
Þórunnartún 6, Reykjavík
Guide
Guided in English
Departs
07:00, 08:00
Minimum age
7
Cancellation
Free until 365 days before
About this experience
Day 1: South Coast highlightsAfter our efficients pickup service collects you, we head eastwards out of the city. Today we enjoy spectacular landscapes with waterfalls head towards the South Coast to marvel at the breathtaking Seljalandsfoss waterfall, where you can walk behind the cascading water. Nest up is Skógafoss waterfall. Search for the Northern Lights before ending your day at your hotel in the south-east.
Day 2: Glaciers & Ice CavesDay two takes you further along the South Coast, where you’ll visit the stunning Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, followed by sightseeing at Diamond Beach, where icebergs from the lagoon wash up on the shore. You can also choose to add a thrilling Crystal Ice Cave tour to your package.As we head back towards the city lights, we tick off one final Iceland essesntial - Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach, with its striking basalt columns and powerful Atlantic waves. The tour concludes as you return to Reykjavík, filled with unforgettable memories of Iceland’s natural beauty, from glaciers to waterfalls and everything in between.This 2-day tour perfectly blends adventure, exploration, and relaxation, offering an immersive experience of Iceland’s diverse landscapes.
Description from the operator, BusTravel Iceland. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.
Where you go
- Seljalandsfoss Waterfall
- Skógafoss Waterfall
- Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach
- Day 2: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
- Day 2: Diamond Beach
- Day 2: Option Ice Cave tour
- Day 2: Vík Coastal Village
Included
- Professional English-speaking Guide
- Bus transfer with free WiFi
- 1 Nights Hotel Accommodation, with a private bathroom and breakfast
- Optional Activities
- Ice Cave Tour
Not included
Food & drinks are not included, except breakfast at the hotels.
Good to know
- Warm, water- and windproof outdoor clothing.
- Good hiking shoes highly recommended.
Cancellation for this tour
Free cancellation until 365 days before departure, then 50% of the price within 7 days. If the operator cancels for weather or safety, you get a full refund or a new date.
If the weather cancels this tour
Iceland's weather is real. What usually stops this one is melt-water or unstable ice after a warm spell — the guide decides on the morning, and a cave can close for days. Here is exactly what happens to your booking.
- 1BusTravel Iceland decides, and tells us. Operators cancel when it is unsafe or pointless, and we back that call every time — we do not ask them to run anyway.
- 2We contact you by email, and by phone if your tour is the same or next day. You choose: another date if there is one you can make, or a full refund. There is no fee and nothing to argue.
- 3The refund goes back to the card you paid with, through Stripe, usually visible within a few working days. If this tour was one of several in your booking, the others are untouched.
What you do not get is the day back. If this is the only free day in your plan, put a spare day next to it — the planner leaves days free with the rest-day option. And if you want out because the forecast looks bad, that is your own cancellation: free until 365 days before departure, the operator's policy after that.
Questions on the day: [email protected] · +354 497 1373. How cancellations work in Iceland →
Sold out on your date?
Seats come back — a cancellation, or the operator adding a vehicle. Tell us the date and we will check once a day and email you if one opens. One email, then we delete the address; nothing else is ever sent to it.
Who this is not for
- Children under 7 cannot join this one.
- Not for late risers on your first morning — the earliest departure is 07:00, and Reykjavík pickups start before that.
Read off the operator's own conditions. If none of it applies to you, this is a good one.
Why we list it
BusTravel Iceland is one of 207 operators we work with — chosen for reliability, honest descriptions and how they treat guests when weather changes plans. We don't list everything; we list what we'd book ourselves. The six checks every operator passes →
What travellers say about BusTravel Iceland
Read all 3,015 reviews on Google →Operator rating 4.7/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.
★★★★★ · 2 months ago
We had a wonderful tour to the Snaefellsnes Peninsula today. It was amazing!! Our guide, Vjeran, was exceptional. His knowledge and experience made our tour even more memorable. He even worked in a couple of additional stops to our itinerary which further enhanced our experience. I highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in experiencing the majesty of nature in Iceland.
★★★★★ · 2 months ago
An amazing experience! It was our first time in Iceland, and we couldn’t have asked for a better trip. For six unforgettable days, we travelled along the famous Ring Road with our guide, Vjeran, who was friendly, knowledgeable, and highly professional throughout the entire journey. He made every day enjoyable while showing us Iceland’s most spectacular attractions. The trip was truly unforgettable. Some of the accommodations were also lovely, with welcoming and helpful staff that made us feel at home. There is so much to see in Iceland, and six days go by very quickly, so the itinerary was quite busy. Even so, we had the opportunity to enjoy every activity and appreciate the incredible landscapes along the way. Overall, the experience exceeded all our expectations, helped even more by the fantastic weather we were lucky enough to enjoy throughout the trip. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Iceland!
★★★★★ · 2 months ago
During our Iceland vacation, we took two tours with Bus Travel Iceland: the Golden Circle and the Blue Lagoon; and the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. On the exceptional Golden Circle tour with a relaxing conclusion at the enchanting Blue Lagoon, we visited the iconic sites along the way, following a fairly packed itinerary but with adequate time for each stop. The guide was knowledgeable in driving the bus and engaging in providing information and telling stories about the places we visited. Higly recommended the fascinating tour to discover the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. Departing from Reykjavik, we visited the main towns and iconic sites from the north to the south coast of the peninsula. The excellent Axel guided us, providing interesting details about the places to visit. His expert bus driving skills and precise planning allowed us to see everything in the allotted time, without excessive pressure or fatigue.
★★★★★ · 2 months ago
6 Days Around Iceland Ring Road Small Group Tour This is one of those trips that delivers on every level — partly because of Iceland itself, and largely because of our guide Michael. Travelling in March — Iceland's stormiest month — meant our itinerary had to be adapted constantly. Every evening and morning Michael would brief us on the current plan and be upfront about where the weather would have the final say. Clear, honest communication and smart decisions that meant we still packed in as much as was viable each day. His commentary was full of stories, weaving folklore throughout — a great insight into Icelandic thinking. Fantastic guide. The accommodation was excellent throughout with great breakfasts each morning. One practical note for anyone weighing up the six, seven, or eight day options: Icelandic weather is changeable year-round, so build in flexibility. I chose not to do the eighth day in March given the weather risk, and booked the seventh day (Snaefellsnes Peninsula) as a separate tour with a buffer day in between. As a solo traveller, the fact that you can share a room rather than automatically cop the single supplement was a genuine bonus — not something every operator offers. I did a lot of research before settling on BusTravel Iceland, and prior to booking their communication was prompt and clear — every question answered without chasing. It was a good sign of things to come.
Reviews from Google · updated 23 Oct 2026
Read before you book
- Iceland in October: what tours still runAlmost everything runs in October except the shared Highland day tours. Ice caves near Jökulsárlón open early in the month, and northern lights tours run nightly.
- Jökulsárlón day trip from Reykjavík: is it worth it?The 14-hour glacier lagoon day tour from Reykjavík, honestly. Who should do it, who should take two days, and who should drive and stay in the southeast.
- 2-day or 3-day South Coast ice cave tour from ReykjavíkA 2-day South Coast ice cave tour from €474 covers Jökulsárlón in comfort. The 3-day at €949 adds the Golden Circle. Take two days unless you have not seen it.
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Ice caves — questions people ask
When can you visit an ice cave in Iceland?
Natural blue ice caves open from around November to March, when the glacier is cold enough for the meltwater tunnels to be safe. They form under Vatnajökull near Jökulsárlón, and the caves change every year. Two exceptions run all year: the Katla ice cave near Vík, which is dark ice striped with ash, and Into the Glacier at Langjökull, a man-made tunnel. If you want the glowing blue photos, come between November and March.
Can I do an ice cave tour as a day trip from Reykjavík?
Only the Katla cave. The South Coast and Katla ice cave tour (/experience/22559/) is about twelve hours from Reykjavík and back. The blue caves at Vatnajökull are five hours' drive each way, too far for a day, so operators sell them as two- or three-day tours (/experience/6131/, /experience/7358/) with a night near Jökulsárlón. If you are self-driving, stay in the Höfn or Skaftafell area and book the Crystal Ice Cave tour (/experience/17337/) from there.
Is the Katla ice cave as good as the blue ice caves?
Different, not worse. Katla's cave under Mýrdalsjökull is black and white, layered with volcanic ash, and open all year. It will not give you the glowing blue tunnel photos from Instagram; those are the Vatnajökull caves, November to March only. What Katla gives you is a shorter super-jeep drive from Vík (/experience/22558/) and availability in summer. If you are here between November and March and can reach Jökulsárlón, choose blue. Otherwise choose Katla.
Are ice caves safe?
With a guide, yes. Operators inspect the caves daily and cancel when meltwater, warm weather or ice movement makes them unsafe, which happens most often in November and March at the edges of the season. You wear a helmet and crampons and stay with the group. Never enter a glacier cave on your own. If your tour is cancelled for safety, you get a full refund or another date, and most operators try to substitute another cave first.
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