- Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
- Transportation: Private Vehicle
- Departs From: Reykjavík / Selfoss / South Iceland
- Pick Up: Included
- Customization: Fully Flexible Private Tour
- Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
- Minimum age: 5+ recommended
- Availability: All year around
- Accommodation: Not included
- Food and drinks: Not included
- Northern Lights Winter season only
Best of Iceland in 3-days
Experience Iceland’s most iconic landscapes in one unforgettable private 3-day journey. From the Golden Circle and black sand beaches to glacier views, waterfalls, Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, Diamond Beach, and optional Northern Lights hunting in winter — this is the perfect way to discover the best of Iceland with your own private local guide.
Highlights
- Golden Circle: Þingvellir National Park, Geysir geothermal area, Gullfoss waterfall
- South Coast: Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach, Vík
- Glacier Region: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, Diamond Beach, glacier views
- Optional winter magic: Northern Lights stops when conditions allow
- Private experience: Flexible pace, photo stops, local stories, comfort and personal attention
- Optional Summer Magic: Zodiac Boat Tour, Fjallsárlón Floating or Glacier Hike
Included
- Private guide / driver
- Private transportation
- WiFi in vehicle where available
- Flexible itinerary and photo stops
- Local guidance and storytelling
- Assistance with route planning and accommodation suggestions
What to bring
- Warm layers
- Weatherproof top layer
- Hat, gloves, and scarf
- Camera or phone
- Power bank
- Hiking or sturdy shoes
- Reusable water bottle
- Swimsuit if adding a geothermal bath
Itinerary of 3 days tour
Discover the very best of Iceland on a private 3-day adventure designed for travelers who want comfort, flexibility, and unforgettable landscapes without rushing.
This journey combines Iceland’s most famous routes: the Golden Circle, the dramatic South Coast, and the breathtaking glacier region around Jökulsárlón. Along the way, your private guide will share local stories, hidden details, and practical tips while adapting the tour to your pace and interests.
You will walk between continents at Þingvellir, watch Strokkur geyser erupt, feel the power of Gullfoss, stand behind waterfalls, explore black sand beaches, and witness floating icebergs at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon. In winter, your guide will also monitor Northern Lights conditions and, when possible, include evening aurora stops.
This is Iceland’s fire, ice, ocean, waterfalls, and wilderness — in one beautifully planned private package.
Day 1 – Golden Circle & Countryside Stay
Start your journey with Iceland’s legendary Golden Circle. Visit Þingvellir National Park, where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates drift apart, then continue to the Geysir geothermal area and the powerful Gullfoss waterfall.
Depending on the season and your accommodation, we can add extra scenic stops, local food stops, or a relaxing geothermal bath.
Main stops:
Þingvellir National Park
Geysir geothermal area
Gullfoss waterfall
Optional local stops / geothermal bath
Optional Northern Lights search in winter
Day 2 – South Coast Waterfalls & Black Sand Beach
Travel along Iceland’s beautiful South Coast, where waterfalls fall from ancient sea cliffs and glaciers rise behind volcanic landscapes.
Visit Seljalandsfoss, where you can walk behind the waterfall in good conditions, and Skógafoss, one of Iceland’s most impressive cascades. Continue to Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach and the village of Vík.
Main stops:
Seljalandsfoss waterfall
Skógafoss waterfall
Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach
Vík village
Optional glacier viewpoint
Optional Northern Lights search in winter
Day 3 – Glacier Lagoon, Diamond Beach & Return
The final day takes you deeper into Iceland’s glacier region. Visit Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, where icebergs float through blue glacial water, and Diamond Beach, where pieces of ice sparkle on black volcanic sand.
Depending on season, road conditions, and guest preference, optional glacier-related activities may be possible upon request.
Main stops:
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Diamond Beach
Glacier views
Scenic South Coast return
Optional extra stops depending on time and weather
Important Notes
Accommodation is not included in the base tour price. Please note that for multi-day private tours, guests are also responsible for covering the guide’s accommodation during the journey. We are happy to recommend suitable hotels, guesthouses, or countryside stays along the route for both guests and guide arrangements.
Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon and cannot be guaranteed. Visibility depends on solar activity, cloud cover, and weather conditions.
Icelandic weather can change quickly. The itinerary may be adjusted for safety, road conditions, or seasonal accessibility.
This tour is not wheelchair accessible and is best suited for travelers who can walk short distances on uneven natural terrain.
Pick up & Return time
Pick-up Information: Pick-up is at 8:30 a.m. from your hotel or a nearby meeting point in Reykjavík/Hveragerdi/ Selfoss. Picking everyone up can take up to 30 minutes. Your patience is much appreciated.
Available pick-up points: SkallVentures’ pick-up list.
Return Time: The tour returns to Reykjavík around 9 p.m. – please bear in mind that the weather conditions in Iceland can sometimes cause delays.
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