3-Day Whales, Golden Circle, Glacier Lagoon & Hot-Springs Package
The most important information about 3-Day Whales, Golden Circle, Glacier Lagoon & Hot-Springs Package:
- This package spans 3 incredible day tours departing from Reykjavík, perfectly balancing wildlife encounters with dramatic landscapes and relaxation.
- Highlights include a marine wildlife boat tour, Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, Seljalandsfoss waterfall, Gullfoss, and a geothermal soak at the Secret Lagoon.
- Day 1 features a cruise from Reykjavík harbour, while Day 2 and Day 3 explore South Iceland and the classic Golden Circle route.
What Makes the 3-Day Whales, Golden Circle, Glacier Lagoon & Hot-Springs Package the Ultimate Tour?
Our 3-Day Whales, Golden Circle, Glacier Lagoon & Hot-Springs package is thoughtfully designed to offer a complete Icelandic adventure that balances high excitement with genuine relaxation. Spanning three action-packed days, this multi-day package lets you discover majestic marine life, glistening glaciers, and ancient geothermal waters without the stress of organizing separate trips. If you want to explore more itinerary options, feel free to browse our full selection of Iceland multiday tours.
What Sights and Activities Are Included Day by Day?
Day 1: Wildlife Adventure at Sea
On day one, embark on a thrilling Whale Watching tour from Reykjavík harbour with Elding. The specialized tour boat features outdoor viewing platforms, an indoor lounge with panoramic windows, a café, and expert guides who share insights about local sea life. Common sightings in Faxaflói Bay include Minke whales, White-beaked dolphins, and Harbour porpoises, with occasional visits from Humpback, Fin, or Blue whales.
Day 2: South Coast and Icy Wonders
Day two takes you along the picturesque South Coast of Iceland to experience glaciers, icebergs, and cascading waterfalls. You will marvel at the cascading Seljalandsfoss waterfall before delving into the icy wonder of Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon. As Iceland’s deepest glacier lagoon, Jökulsárlón features giant icebergs floating in turquoise waters, birthed by Breiðamerkurjökull, an outlet glacier of Europe’s massive Vatnajökull ice cap.
Day 3: Golden Circle & Geothermal Relaxation
On day three, bask in the warm embrace of the Secret Lagoon, an ancient geothermal pool where mineral-rich waters remain at a comforting 38–40°C year-round. Afterward, journey through Haukadalur valley to witness the spouting Strokkur geyser at the Geysir Geothermal Area, marvel at the thundering cascades of Gullfoss waterfall, and explore Þingvellir National Park, site of the world’s oldest still-functioning parliament, Alþingi, since 930 AD. It’s also a unique spot to witness the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates slowly pulling apart.
Included Tours in This Package
This fantastic package deal combines three of our most popular day trips into one seamless itinerary:
Tour highlights & itinerary
- 2.5-3.5 hour whale watching tour
- Complimentary use of warm overalls and blankets
- Access to our Wildlife Exhibition
- Free WiFi
- Professional guide
- Entrance fee to Secret Lagoon
- Pickup and drop off
- Refreshments, Food and drinks
- Hat and gloves recommended
- The wind can be biting so even if you plan to use the provided coveralls, you should also wear a warm coat
- Warm, water- and windproof clothing are always useful in Iceland.
- Your swimsuit and towel
- All tickets are e-tickets so there is no need to print them out.
- The tours must be taken in the order shown above
- We are at the mercy of the sometimes rough weather and tours can be cancelled or changed at short notice. We will let you know of any changes to your tour status as soon as possible.
- Cancellation Policy for Bundle Deals: Bundle Deals consist of day tours sold together at a discounted rate, without accommodation. A 100% cancellation fee applies if cancelled less than 24 hours before the first tour's start time in the package.
- Cancellation Policy for Multi-Day Tours & Packages:
Multi-Day Tours are all scheduled group tours that include accommodation and packages are day tours sold together with accommodation.
All cancellations from customers should be notified via email to [email protected].- ‣ 100% refund of the tour price, if canceled 7 days or more prior to the starting time of the tour.
- ‣ 50% refund of the tour price, if canceled 7 days or less prior to the starting time of the tour.
- ‣ No refund is given if canceled 48 hours or less prior to the starting time of the tour.
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Meet on locationDay 1 - Reykjavik HarborMeet us at the Elding ticket office, Ægisgarður 5, in Reykjavík’s old harbour (Gamla Höfn) to exchange your voucher for a boarding pass. Please arrive 15 minutes early. For a fee, we offer pickup from selected locations in the capital area. Be at your pickup spot 45 minutes before the boat’s departure.
1 Day 1 - Whale watching tourOn Day One you will enjoy a Whale Watching Tour with our partner Elding.
Once on board the tour boat you will find several outdoor viewing platforms, a large indoor saloon with an on board café where you can buy light refreshments, basic bathroom facilities and a cloak room where you can borrow one of our blankets or overalls on colder days. You can either stay outside in the fresh air but you are also welcome to stay inside the heated lounge and observe the views from within, through our large panoramic windows. One of our excellent guides will commentate on the sights and views at hand through the intercom system on board and will be available to you and happy to answer any questions you may have throughout the tour.
The most common cetacean in the area are the Minke whales, White-beaked dolphins and Harbour porpoises. Occasionally we spot other species including Humpback whales, Killer whales/Orcas, Fin whales and Blue whales to name but a few.
Please be aware that the tours are run in wild nature and we can never guarantee sightings on a particular tour. The estimated duration of tours are standard times and can change according to conditions at sea. Although our success rate is high, the cetacean abundance is unpredictable and varies with the food availability of our shores.
2 Day 1 - Reykjavik HarborAfter the whale watching tour, you will go back to the harbor.
3 Day 2 - ReykajvikOur day tour starts with efficient pickup from Reykjavik hotels or designated stops. Once everyone’s aboard, we head to South Iceland via Route 1, offering stunning views of glaciers, black sand lowlands, mossy lava fields, and the glistening Atlantic Ocean. The South Coast is a land of dramatic beauty.
4 Day 2 - Glacier Lagoon & South CoastDay Two will bring you to the famous Glacier Lagoon. On the way you will also see other sights of the Icelandic South Coast.
Jökulsárlón is one of the most amazing natural wonders of Iceland. Experience a day full of glaciers, icebergs and waterfalls at Iceland’s jewel.
This great tour takes us along the impressive South coast of Iceland to the extraordinary Glacier Lagoon. You will have plenty of time exploring the Glacier lagoon with it’s floating icebergs. On our drive we will visit two gorgeus waterfalls, Skógafoss with its magnificent 60 m drop and Seljalandsfoss where you can walk behind and through to the other side.
Glacier Lagoon is the largest and the deepest glacier lagoon in Iceland, located in the south east part of Iceland. The lagoon branches from Breiðamerkurjökull, an outlet glacier of the Vatnajokull glacier the largest glacier in Europe.
5 Day 2 - eykjavikFollowing our visit to this remarkable waterfall, we’ll embark on a roughly two-hour journey back to the capital. Returning to our bus, we’ll set out on Route 1, heading towards Reykjavik.
6 Day 3 - ReykjavikOur Golden Circle day tour commences with a quick and efficient pickup process. Our driver-guide will pick you up from designated central Reykjavik locations or various stops across the city. After everyone is onboard, we’ll head to our first attraction of the day.
7 Day 3 - Golden Circle & Secret LagoonDay 3 of this package will give you some time to relax in a natural pool. On our Golden Circle,Secret Lagoon & Volcanic Crater Tour you will experience a series of remarkable and diverse sites in the Southwest of Iceland.
Start the day with a leisurely swim in the Secret Lagoon, one of the oldest natural geothermal pools in Iceland, nestled amongst bubbling hot springs and a small erupting geyser. Steam rises from the surrounding geothermal area as you relax in the warm mineral-rich water, which holds at 38-40*C year-round.
Then we embark upon the quintessential Icelandic tour to the Geysir geothermal area in the Haukadalur valley, where the Strokkur fountain geyser spouts water high into the air every few minutes, before visiting the majestic “Golden Waterfall” of Gullfoss, considered by many to be Iceland’s most beautiful waterfall.
Then onward to the historic geological wonder Þingvellir National Park, which is not only the seat of the world’s oldest still-functioning parliament (where the Icelandic Alþingi first convened in 930 AD) but is considered the best place on earth to view the geologic meeting point of the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates, pulling apart year by year.
- Drop-offDay 3 - Reykjavik
After our amazing day visiting the Golden Circle of Iceland, we will drive back to Reykjavik.
Meet us at the Elding ticket office, Ægisgarður 5, in Reykjavík’s old harbour (Gamla Höfn) to exchange your voucher for a boarding pass. Please arrive 15 minutes early. For a fee, we offer pickup from selected locations in the capital area. Be at your pickup spot 45 minutes before the boat’s departure.
On Day One you will enjoy a Whale Watching Tour with our partner Elding.
Once on board the tour boat you will find several outdoor viewing platforms, a large indoor saloon with an on board café where you can buy light refreshments, basic bathroom facilities and a cloak room where you can borrow one of our blankets or overalls on colder days. You can either stay outside in the fresh air but you are also welcome to stay inside the heated lounge and observe the views from within, through our large panoramic windows. One of our excellent guides will commentate on the sights and views at hand through the intercom system on board and will be available to you and happy to answer any questions you may have throughout the tour.
The most common cetacean in the area are the Minke whales, White-beaked dolphins and Harbour porpoises. Occasionally we spot other species including Humpback whales, Killer whales/Orcas, Fin whales and Blue whales to name but a few.
Please be aware that the tours are run in wild nature and we can never guarantee sightings on a particular tour. The estimated duration of tours are standard times and can change according to conditions at sea. Although our success rate is high, the cetacean abundance is unpredictable and varies with the food availability of our shores.
After the whale watching tour, you will go back to the harbor.
Our day tour starts with efficient pickup from Reykjavik hotels or designated stops. Once everyone’s aboard, we head to South Iceland via Route 1, offering stunning views of glaciers, black sand lowlands, mossy lava fields, and the glistening Atlantic Ocean. The South Coast is a land of dramatic beauty.
Day Two will bring you to the famous Glacier Lagoon. On the way you will also see other sights of the Icelandic South Coast.
Jökulsárlón is one of the most amazing natural wonders of Iceland. Experience a day full of glaciers, icebergs and waterfalls at Iceland’s jewel.
This great tour takes us along the impressive South coast of Iceland to the extraordinary Glacier Lagoon. You will have plenty of time exploring the Glacier lagoon with it’s floating icebergs. On our drive we will visit two gorgeus waterfalls, Skógafoss with its magnificent 60 m drop and Seljalandsfoss where you can walk behind and through to the other side.
Glacier Lagoon is the largest and the deepest glacier lagoon in Iceland, located in the south east part of Iceland. The lagoon branches from Breiðamerkurjökull, an outlet glacier of the Vatnajokull glacier the largest glacier in Europe.
Following our visit to this remarkable waterfall, we’ll embark on a roughly two-hour journey back to the capital. Returning to our bus, we’ll set out on Route 1, heading towards Reykjavik.
Our Golden Circle day tour commences with a quick and efficient pickup process. Our driver-guide will pick you up from designated central Reykjavik locations or various stops across the city. After everyone is onboard, we’ll head to our first attraction of the day.
Day 3 of this package will give you some time to relax in a natural pool. On our Golden Circle,Secret Lagoon & Volcanic Crater Tour you will experience a series of remarkable and diverse sites in the Southwest of Iceland.
Start the day with a leisurely swim in the Secret Lagoon, one of the oldest natural geothermal pools in Iceland, nestled amongst bubbling hot springs and a small erupting geyser. Steam rises from the surrounding geothermal area as you relax in the warm mineral-rich water, which holds at 38-40*C year-round.
Then we embark upon the quintessential Icelandic tour to the Geysir geothermal area in the Haukadalur valley, where the Strokkur fountain geyser spouts water high into the air every few minutes, before visiting the majestic “Golden Waterfall” of Gullfoss, considered by many to be Iceland’s most beautiful waterfall.
Then onward to the historic geological wonder Þingvellir National Park, which is not only the seat of the world’s oldest still-functioning parliament (where the Icelandic Alþingi first convened in 930 AD) but is considered the best place on earth to view the geologic meeting point of the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates, pulling apart year by year.
After our amazing day visiting the Golden Circle of Iceland, we will drive back to Reykjavik.