Chinese Tour: 3 Day - Golden Circle, South Coast, Jökulsárlón & Ice Cave
by Arctic Adventures · Ice caves · Multi-day packages · Vatnajökull & Jökulsárlón
- Beginners welcome
- Fine on your own
- 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.
11 stops across 3 days in the operator's own itinerary — 3.7 a day.



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Duration
3 days
Difficulty
Easy
Season
Sep – Apr
Starts in
Reykjavík
Meeting
Hotel pickup available
Languages
EN, DE, IS, FR, DA, ZH, ES
Departs
09:00
Minimum age
6
Cancellation
Free until 24h before
About this experience
行程难度:2/5,容易
这趟为期3天的冰岛南岸之旅,将带你造访冰岛最受欢迎的自然奇观。如果还在犹豫要选“黄金圈”还是“南岸”行程,那就选择这款黄金圈 + 南岸组合吧!
行程亮点:
小团体体验、Þingvellir国家公园(辛格维利尔)、盖锡尔地热区、黄金瀑布、蓝色秘境瀑布、塞里雅兰瀑布、斯科加瀑布、斯卡夫塔山(瓦特纳冰川国家公园)、杰古沙龙冰河湖、钻石沙滩、冰洞探险、雷尼斯黑沙滩与玄武岩石柱、远观埃亚菲亚德拉冰火山*、远观海克拉火山*、羽毛峡谷峡谷*。
*行程视天气情况而定。
行程亮点: 小团体体验、Þingvellir国家公园(辛格维利尔)、盖锡尔地热区、黄金瀑布、蓝色秘境瀑布,塞里雅兰瀑布、斯科加瀑布、斯卡夫塔山(瓦特纳冰川国家公园)、杰古沙龙冰河湖、钻石沙滩、冰洞探险、雷尼斯黑沙滩与玄武岩石柱、远观埃亚菲亚德拉冰火山*、远观海克拉火山*、羽毛峡谷峡谷*。 *行程视天气情况而定。
第1天:黄金圈与南岸瀑布 第一天,我们将探索著名的黄金圈。第一站是辛格维利尔国家公园,随后前往盖锡尔地热区,在那里你可以看到史托克间歇泉大约每10分钟喷发一次。最后造访壮观的黄金瀑布与蓝色秘境瀑布。 接着沿着1号公路前行,参观南岸著名瀑布:塞里雅兰瀑布。天气晴朗时,还能远望两座冰川。之后我们将途经南岸小镇维克,前往乡村小镇克尔居拜亚尔克劳斯特住宿。
第2天:冰河湖 今天我们将继续前往壮丽的杰古沙龙冰河湖与钻石沙滩。这里您可以登上冰河湖游船,近距离欣赏湖上的风景已经随机出没的海豹。(冰河湖游船需要加选)随后我们将前往斯卡福塔山国家公园,如果体力允许的话,您也可以登上Svartifoss瀑布顶部,欣赏冰川远景。之后,我们将前往羽毛峡谷作为我们今日行程的最后一站。冬季,我们将前往瓦特纳冰川的蓝冰洞感叹大自然的鬼斧神工。
第3天:黑沙滩与冰洞 第三天将提早出发。返回雷克雅未克途中,我们会在造访夏季冰岛唯一可以进入的天然蓝冰洞—卡特拉冰洞。冰洞行程结束后,我们将从维克镇出发前往著名的雷尼斯黑沙滩,欣赏壮观的玄武岩石柱“雷尼斯岩”。南岸沿途风光无限,我们会在几个特色景点停留拍照,最后返回雷克雅未克市区。
注意事项: 你的安全是我们的首要考量。若因天气或道路状况无法安全前往特定冰洞,行程将改至其他冰洞或冰川地点。根据天气和日照时间,景点顺序可能会有所调整。
Arctic Adventures保留在恶劣天气或其他特殊情况下调整行程和时间表的权利。
Description from the operator, Arctic Adventures. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.
Where you go
- Reykjavík
- Thingvellir National Park
- Geysir
- Gullfoss Waterfall
- Brúarfoss
- Seljalandsfoss Waterfall
- Day 2: Reynisfjara
- Day 2: Vík
- Day 2: Skaftafell
- Day 3: Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
- Skógafoss
Included
-Pick-up from your hotel in Reykjavík
-A guided tour in a minibus
-Visit to Þingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, Seljalandsfoss, Skogafoss, Reynisfjara, Skaftafell, Jokulsarlon Ice Glacier Lagoon, Ice Cave
-A certified glacier guide.
-Hotel room with bathroom for 2 nights and breakfast.
Not included
Please note that food is NOT included on this tour, except breakfast on day 2 & 3
Good to know
Warm outdoor clothing, a waterproof jacket and pants, headwear and gloves. Good hiking shoes are recommended.
Cancellation for this tour
Free cancellation until 24 hours before departure; no refund after that. 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.
- 1Arctic Adventures 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 1 day 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 6 cannot join this one.
- Not available in summer; the operator runs it roughly September to April.
Read off the operator's own conditions. If none of it applies to you, this is a good one.
Why we list it
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What travellers say about Arctic Adventures
Read all 5,129 reviews on Google →Operator rating 4.6/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.
★★★★★ · 2 months ago
This was a phenomenal trip with AMAZING sights. Our tour guide was informative, friendly, and easy to listen to. You will learn a lot and see nature at its greatest. We absolutely loved this tour and would recommend it to anyone. The car ride is comfortable and there is wifi as well! Shout out to our tour guide, Magnus (I hope I’m spelling his name correctly), who told us some hilarious stories.
★★★★★ · a month ago
I spent six days on a bus tour around Iceland with a professional guide. It was an excellent opportunity to gain a comprehensive overview of Iceland's breathtaking nature while also learning about the country's history and the everyday lives of its people. Iceland's landscape and animals are truly unique, featuring magnificent waterfalls, geysers, whales, seals, puffins, volcanoes, glaciers, and mountains. Every day brought new and unforgettable experiences. Of course, none of this would have been possible without our guide, Viko. He not only drove the bus safely but also shared fascinating stories about Icelandic history, culture, and way of life. He was willing to tailor the itinerary to our group's interests and wishes, making the experience even more enjoyable. I am very grateful for his professionalism, knowledge, and enthusiasm in interpreting Iceland's natural and cultural heritage. He played a key role in making this tour such a memorable experience.
★★★★★ · 2 months ago
I did the Iceland South Coast Full Day Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik. Such an amazing tour and one of the highlights of my trip to Iceland! Our guide, Erik, was incredibly knowledgeable and shared so much interesting information about Iceland throughout the day. We visited some of the country’s most beautiful sights, including stunning waterfalls, Vik, black sand beaches, and other breathtaking stops along the South Coast. The pickup process was simple and organized, making the day completely stress-free. The scenery was incredible from start to finish, and Erik helped make the experience even better with his knowledge, friendliness, and enthusiasm. If you’re visiting Iceland, the South Coast is a must-do, and I highly recommend taking this tour with Erik as your guide!
★★★★★ · 3 months ago
A Fantastic Trip: Review of 3-Day Golden Circle, Ice Cave and Glacier Lagoon Absolutely incredible experience with Arctic Adventures and the guide Hjalti Bjornsson. The pick up from the bus stop was easy and the instructions were super clear. Be aware that they are extremely punctual at every stop. Do not be late by even a minute. We saw so many sites and the weather was perfect for most of the days. Our guide even took us on some stops that were not in the itinerary, but ones he thought were interesting and on the way, like the power plants and some other glaciers. The bus ride was very smooth with plenty of room and the seats were comfortable. The itinerary was well thought out with a great mix of light walking about 3 - 6 miles per day depending on how much you wanted to walk to each site. Some sites like the glacier Skaftafellsjokull (optional) were further away (4 ish miles), while others were much closer (1000ft). The hotel was situated in a beautiful location with sheep everywhere and interesting rock formations. The hotel was very comfortable with hot water and plenty of space to spread out. Our guide was extremely friendly and knowledgable. I would highly recommend this trip for anyone between the ages 10 - 70. However, this might not be the best experience for those with mobility issues as there is walking to some of the best sites.
Reviews from Google · updated 13 Sept 2026
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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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