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Pack Iceland’s biggest wow moments into one easy, well-planned trip with an experienced Chinese-speaking guide. This small-group tour takes you to the Golden Circle, the South Coast, Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, mysterious black beaches, lava fields, and mist-spraying waterfalls.
You’ll walk through Þingvellir National Park, watch Strokkur geyser erupt, feel the power of Gullfoss, and uncover Brúarfoss, the blue secret waterfall. Along the way, you might see glaciers and towering volcanoes, creating a stunning photographic backdrop.
In summer, you’ll enter the Katla ice cave to see its blue-and-black layers. In winter, explore a natural blue-ice cave in the Vatnajökull glacier. Spend these three memorable days away from the city bustle, soaking in the tranquil beauty of Iceland’s nature. Stay in comfortable hotels, enjoy daily breakfast, and share the journey with a friendly group of fellow travelers.
Chinese-speaking tour departures
Summer 2026:
June 21, June 28, July 6, August 2, August 16, and August 30
From October 11, 2026:
Every Wednesday and Sunday
Availability
All Year
Duration
3 days
Departs From
Reykjavik
Level
Easy
This 3-day trip starts with pickup in Reykjavík and follows a well-paced route through South and Southeast Iceland, including two nights in a cozy hotel with mountain views. Along the way, you will visit famous highlights like Reynisfjara beach and Fjaðrárgljúfur canyon, as well as quieter spots like Brúarfoss waterfall. You’ll have plenty of time for scenic walks, photo stops, and insider stories from your Chinese-speaking guide.
In summer (Apr–Sep), the tour includes a visit to the Katla blue ice cave with a certified glacier guide and an optional boat tour on Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon (May–Sep). In winter (Oct–Mar), you’ll enter a natural blue ice cave in Vatnajökull glacier, with a chance to spot the Northern Lights if conditions are right.
Here’s what each day of the journey looks like in more detail.
Your adventure begins with a morning pickup from one of the designated points in Reykjavík. Once everyone’s on board, we’ll head out to Iceland’s most famous sightseeing route, known as the Golden Circle.
Here, you’ll explore Þingvellir National Park, where Iceland’s first parliament was founded, and the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates pull apart, creating a visible rift valley. Then we’ll stop at Brúarfoss, a small waterfall still not known by many travelers. Its bright blue water is so dreamy and serene, you might need to pinch yourself to make sure it’s real.
From there, we’ll continue to the Geysir Geothermal Area, named after one of Iceland’s oldest geysers. You’ll walk past steaming vents and bubbling hot springs before reaching Strokkur, Iceland’s most active geyser, which erupts every 4 to 10 minutes.
Next up is Gullfoss, one of Iceland’s most iconic waterfalls. It plunges in two stages into the canyon below, sending mist into the air. Here you’ll have time for lunch and photos before we continue south.
In the afternoon, we’ll head toward the South Coast. On a clear day, you might spot Hekla volcano in the distance. After a short stop in Hvolsvöllur town, we’ll visit Seljalandsfoss, Iceland’s most photographed waterfall, before continuing to Vík village, known for its picturesque coastal views.
In the evening, you’ll arrive at your hotel in South Iceland for an overnight stay. In winter, if conditions are right, you might have a chance to spot the Northern Lights.
After breakfast, we’ll head farther east for one of the trip’s biggest highlights, Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon. This is where chunks of ice break off Breiðamerkurjökull and drift across the water, with some washing up on Diamond Beach. Scattered on the black sand, these pieces of ice sparkle in the light, resembling real gemstones. It’s an otherworldly and beautiful place, and definitely one for the camera roll.
From here, the plan shifts slightly depending on the season.
In summer, guests who book the optional Jökulsárlón boat tour will head to the meeting point and board our amphibian boat for a closer look at the icebergs out on the lagoon. After that, you’ll have time to enjoy the surroundings of Jökulsárlón and Diamond Beach from the shore before stopping for lunch. After the break, we’ll continue to the Skaftafell area. If the weather and trail conditions are good, you’ll hike to Svartifoss, a lovely waterfall framed by dark basalt columns. On the way back, we’ll stop at the breathtaking, moss-covered Fjaðrárgljúfur canyon before returning to the hotel for the night.
In winter, you’ll spend time at Jökulsárlón and Diamond Beach, listening to stories from your guide, taking photos, and soaking up the scenery before stopping for lunch. Then it’s time for the day’s big adventure. At Jökulsárlón, you’ll meet a certified glacier guide, gear up, and head out to a natural blue ice cave in Vatnajökull. Inside, the silence feels almost unreal, and the glowing blue corridors make the whole place feel like another world. Natural caves change constantly, so every visit is a little different. After the tour, you’ll head back to the hotel. If the sky is clear, this is also a lovely evening to keep an eye out for the Northern Lights.
The final day takes you back west along the South Coast, with a slightly different plan depending on the season.
In summer, the day begins with a short stop at Eldhraun, one of the world’s largest lava fields. From there, you’ll continue to Vík, where you’ll depart for the Katla ice cave adventure. With a certified glacier guide, you’ll head into the cave to see its striking blue-and-black ice, shaped by the glacier and the volcanic landscape around it. After the tour, you’ll visit Reynisfjara, one of Iceland’s most famous black sand beaches. Here, you’ll have time for sightseeing and lunch, with views of the basalt columns, dark shoreline, and sea stacks offshore. Later, you’ll stop at Skógafoss, a powerful waterfall that drops from an old sea cliff and never really does subtle. Then it’s time to head back to Reykjavík.
In winter, the day starts with Fjaðrárgljúfur canyon, if weather and road conditions allow. This winding, moss-covered canyon is one of those places that feels quiet, dramatic, and a little otherworldly. Next comes a short stop at Eldhraun lava field, followed by a visit to Reynisfjara black sand beach. After that, you’ll continue to Skógafoss, where you’ll have time for lunch and a good look around before heading west. On clear days, you may also catch views of Eyjafjallajökull on the drive back to Reykjavík.
Pickup information
Pickup starts at 9:00 AM from your accommodation or a nearby authorized meeting point in Reykjavík. Picking everyone up can take up to 30 minutes. Your patience is much appreciated.
Available pick-up points: Arctic Adventures’ pick-up list.
Drop-off information
Return to Reykjavík on Day 3 is usually between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM, depending on the season, road conditions, and weather. Drop-off is at your original pickup point.
Meals
Breakfast is included on Days 2 and 3. Lunch and dinner are not included. You’re welcome to bring your own food or buy meals during the lunch stops at cafés or restaurants along the way.
You can cancel your multi-day tour free of charge up to 24 hours before your scheduled departure. To cancel, simply use the My Adventures portal. If the portal isn’t accessible, you can also send a written cancellation through our customer contact form, signed by the lead traveler. Please note that cancellations made less than 24 hours before departure are non-refundable.
We always recommend booking a multi-day tour starting at least one day after arriving in Iceland. If you’re flying in from the US or will be landing early (4-6:30 am) you should be able to join the tour, but some risks would follow (i.e if the flight gets delayed) and could, therefore, miss out on the tour.
Most of the hotels we use during our tours are remotely located and therefore ideal for spotting the northern lights. If the forecast is in your favor, then it is more than likely that you will be able to see the magical show put on by the dancing northern lights during your tour with us. Most of the hotels offer a Northern Lights wake-up call-up on request if the lights are spotted.
The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon; therefore, we can unfortunately never promise they will be seen. Their appearance depends upon atmospheric and weather conditions. The best time to see them is between September and March when it’s dark and clear. The sky needs to be as dark as possible, so the best places to see them are well away from city lights (that’s where we are going!).
For more information on the Northern Lights, please look at our blog about Northern Lights.
If you are not sure that you have suitable gear for your tour, we offer some necessary items for rent. For most of our multi-day tours, we rent out waterproof jackets and pants as well as hiking boots. You can book these items and more under the selection “Extras” in the booking widget when booking your tour on our website.
If you have already booked the tour and wish to add some rental gear to your booking, you can do so at least 24 hours prior to your tour starting by using our customer portal - My Adventures, or contacting our customer care.
If you're visiting during winter, typically from mid-October to mid-April, we highly recommend using lightweight crampons (also called ice spikes) for added safety on icy paths while sightseeing. You can purchase them during the booking process to ensure a more secure and comfortable experience.
Find more details about crampons and ice spikes in this guide.
We drive on average around 300 km (186 miles) per day on our multi-day tours. You will be spending approximately 4-5 hours in the car each day. We do of course stop on multiple locations throughout the tour for sightseeing, activities, bathroom breaks and lunch stops.
We do welcome participants of all ages older than the listed minimum age for each tour. We have people of ages ranging from 8-99 years joining our multi-day tours. Our average group usually consists of participants between the age 20-55 years. We do get a lot of solo travellers joining our tours, as well as families and friends.
If you have difficulties participating in any of the activities included in the tour, for example, a glacier activity, you are more than welcome to skip it. You can explore your surroundings in the meantime or wait elsewhere. Our guide should be able to drop you off at a nearby place where there are some services available.
For multi-day tours, each participant is allowed to bring a small backpack and 1 piece of luggage weighing a maximum of 20 kg (44 lbs). If you have more or heavier luggage with you, you will need to book storage for the surplus luggage before you arrive, there is a small fee for using this facility. Luggage storage in Reykjavík can be added during the booking process of your order in the extras section.
* The combined dimensions of each bag must not exceed 158 cm (62 in).
Breakfast is included at all the hotels we stay in during the tour. The breakfast will be a typical breakfast buffet, offering bread, toppings, cereal, yogurt, fruits, coffee, and tea etc.
Your guide will also find a good place for the group to eat lunch. We always try to choose places that have a wide selection of dishes on the menu, so there will be options available for everyone. The dinner is usually at the hotels we stay at for the night.
If your tour includes accommodation, breakfast is always included during the tour at the hotel/guesthouse restaurant.
Meals and beverages are otherwise not included on your tour. (Unless it’s specifically stated in the description of the tour)
On our multiday tours, we will be making stops at restaurants and convenience stores where you will be able to purchase all necessities. Cash is not necessary, as credit cards are almost always accepted. Having a small amount of cash doesn’t hurt though.
A single supplement is available if you want to have your own room, but you are not required to pay a single supplement. If you are a single traveler and do not wish to book a single room, you’ll be roomed with another traveler of the same gender.
When booking with Arctic Adventures, you are guaranteed an accommodation at a nice country hotel and/or a guesthouse. The hotels we have partnered up with are all of the same standard and offer nice rooms with made-up beds and private bathrooms. The standard room is a twin room but it’s possible to request a double room or a triple room, with no extra charge.
If you are traveling solo, you will have to add the single room fee if you wish to have a single room.
All hotels have free Wi-Fi. Towels, a hairdryer and a kettle are accessible at all of the hotels. Hotel breakfast is included!
No, our guides are not able to provide information on these matters, but our team will be happy to assist you. We kindly ask that you reach out to our customer care team regarding any questions or concerns.
