Things to Do in South Iceland

South Iceland contains the Golden Circle route featuring Thingvellir rift valley where continental plates separate, Geysir hot spring area, and Gullfoss waterfall. Vik black sand beaches sit at the southern coast with dramatic basalt columns and accessible sea caves along the shoreline. Vatnajokull glacier, Europe's largest ice cap, covers 8,100 square kilometers with outlet glaciers accessible through guided hiking tours.