This ever-changing ride along the south coast of Iceland will take you through lava fields, across high barren heaths, past notorious volcanoes and through charming villages. Eventually you will reach the extensive black sands of Skeiðarársandur, a desolate area beneath the vast Vatnajökull Icecap.
Powerful glacial rivers sweep down into the moody Atlantic Ocean carrying millions of tons of black volcanic grit, constantly altering the shape of the coastline and creating vast black deserts. Rising majestically above this scene is Hvannadalshnjúkur, Iceland’s highest peak at 2110 m.
Jökulsárlón is a glacial lagoon at the foot of a retreating glacier tongue. Icebergs of all shapes, sizes and hues calve off from the glacier and float in the lagoon. You will have time to walk along the shores of this surreal stretch of icy water to see the fantastic shapes and mirror-like reflections on the tranquil surface.
Take a boat trip and get an even closer look at these towering blocks of ice. This was the setting for a number of scenes in the James Bond film Die Another Day.
Although this is one of the longest day tours from Reykjavík, it is the one most highly recommended.
Departure: 08:00
Pickup: From all major hotels and guesthouses in Reykjavík ca. 30 minutes before departure
Duration: 11 - 13 hours
Level of difficulty: Easy
Please note: The tour is subject to weather and road conditions. Bring with you warm clothes and sturdy shoes recommended as the terrain can be rough underfoot. Minimum passengers 4.