Walks in Southern Iceland fall into four groups by how much preparation they need: walks that need nothing special, walks that need waterproofs, walks where closures decide the day, and a glacier outing that needs a guide. Money is in Icelandic króna (ISK). Walks that need nothing special Þingvellir. A path leads from the visitor centre along the Almannagjá rift to the Lögberg, the old assembly ground of the Alþingi. Entering the park costs nothing.

Each landmark below comes with the same three notes: what it is, what it costs to get in and park, and what can stop you from seeing it. Amounts are in Icelandic króna (ISK), and “about” marks a figure that may change. Þingvellir What: UNESCO World Heritage site and the place where the Alþingi began in 930, with the Almannagjá rift, the Lögberg and the waterfall Öxarárfoss. Cost: no entry charge.

Five moments make up a good couple’s trip through Southern Iceland: two soaks, a beach at the edge of the ice, a dark sky and a viewpoint on the sea. They are given here in the order that suits a weekend. Prices are in Icelandic króna (ISK). 1. Soaking at the Secret Lagoon Flúðir is home to the Secret Lagoon , where adults (15 and over) pay 4,500 ISK and seniors from 67 or disabled guests with ID pay 3,300 ISK.

A longer trip through Southern Iceland is mostly a logistics exercise: a car, a few beds and a list of fees. This checklist covers the practical side first and then the places worth a night. Money is in Icelandic króna (ISK). The car Route 1 runs the length of the region. Cross-winds can be strong enough to pull a door out of your hand, and sandstorms across the sand plains at Mýrdalssandur and Skeiðarársandur can scratch paintwork.

Children’s ages decide what works in Southern Iceland, because fares and rules change at 6, 10, 12, 14 and 16. This page goes through the region by age. All fares are in Icelandic króna (ISK). Babies and toddlers (0 to 5) Boat: the amphibian boat on the Jökulsárlón lagoon carries ages 0 to 5 free of charge. The ride is about 30 to 40 minutes between May and November. Baths: Fontana at Laugarvatn does not charge for under 6s.

Short on time? These are the questions visitors ask most when planning a day out into Southern Iceland, with answers drawn from published tariffs and official notices. Money is in Icelandic króna (ISK). Which trips can I do in any season? Two: the Golden Circle and the South Coast. Highland trips and the Westman Islands depend on roads and ferries, covered further down. What does the Golden Circle include? Þingvellir, Geysir and Gullfoss, a loop commonly given as around 300 km from Reykjavík and back.

Which paid experience in Southern Iceland fits your group? The table compares the ones with published fares. Prices are in Icelandic króna (ISK) and per person unless noted. Experience Adult price Time Best for Skógar Museum 3,000 Self-paced Wet-weather days and families Jökulsárlón amphibian boat 7,100 30 to 40 minutes Short outings, young children Jökulsárlón Zodiac 16,600 About 1 hour 15 minutes Older children and adults Silfra snorkelling From 19,990 Tour length set by operator Confident swimmers Katla ice cave From 29,900 2.

One way to sort the activities of Iceland’s Southern Region (Suðurland) is by what you touch: ice, cold water, hot water or rock. All amounts are in Icelandic króna (ISK), and a figure given as “about” may change. Ice A glacier walk on Sólheimajökull is a guided activity. The guide hands out crampons, an ice axe, a helmet and a harness, and the outing lasts roughly 3 to 4 hours. Resellers list it from about 13,500 ISK.