Scenic 4-Day Northern Lights Tour of Vatnajokull Ice Cave, Jokulsarlon & the South Coast

On day two of your tour of Iceland, you will travel across the length of the South Coast, taking in its diverse sights and landscapes and making many stops.

The first of these will be at Seljalandsfoss waterfall. This beautiful waterfall tumbles in a thin stream from a cliff over 197 feet (60 meters) tall, which arches inward for some unusual and unique perspectives.

Next along the route is the Skogafoss waterfall. You’ll pass the notorious Eyjafjallajokull volcano and glacier on the way, which your guide will point out.

Skogafoss waterfall is a similar height to Seljalandsfoss waterfall but with a much broader, more powerful flow. When you visit, you will see many rainbows springing from its spray if it is sunny.

The next stop will be at Reynisfjara black sand beach. Reynisfjara black sand beach is an incredible stretch of coastline with volcanic sands and some fascinating geology.

The Dyrholaey rock arch curves out into the ocean here. It is incredibly dramatic from a distance but even more attractive up close, where you can see its hexagonal basalt columns.

Rising from the tumultuous waters, you will also see the impressive Reynisdrangar sea stacks with exciting folklore your guide will tell you about.

After stopping for refreshments in the nearby Vik village, you will continue to the Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon, one of Iceland’s crowning features.

Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon is an enormous lake littered with great icebergs that break off a nearby glacier tongue and slowly edge toward the sea. Watching them is a mesmerizing experience, made more charming by the seals that call the lagoon their home.

Before heading to your accommodation, you will visit Diamond Beach, where these icebergs wash up when they finally escape to the ocean. How the ice chunks glitter against the black sands in the evening light will tell you how the shoreline got its name.

You will spend the night in a country hotel nearby.

On day three of your tour in Iceland, you will reach the highlight of your trip, the famous ice caves of the Vatnajokull National Park.

You will head to the edge of Europe's largest glacier, Vatnajokull, to wherever they have opened. Ice caves only occur under certain conditions in specific places and are not always reliable, so the chance to explore one is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Once on-site, you will board a super jeep, taking you high onto the glacier to where the caves are hidden. The ride is short, but it's an excellent way to enjoy the glacier's frozen landscapes in the comfort of an all-terrain vehicle.

Once there, you will put on safety equipment like crampons and helmets and be given a thorough safety briefing. With that complete, you will head inside this otherworldly place and begin your exploration.

The ice's spectacular formations and vibrant colors will take your breath away. As you stroll through the halls and corridors, wondering how nature could create such a marvel, your guide will tell you how these caves form.

You will have at least 45 minutes inside to appreciate and photograph this incredible location.

Ice caves are not permanent structures as they change and evolve with the passing seasons. Each year, new caves form, while others collapse or melt away, making each visit a unique experience.

These ice caves are formed by glacial movements and other factors, creating a unique and ever-changing environment.

Once you have enjoyed the ice cave, you will return to your vehicle and begin the beautiful drive back to Reykjavik, where you will spend another night.

Before reaching the city and with the favorable weather conditions, you may even see the northern lights illuminating the skies.