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Join this 5 days/4 nights group tour in Iceland and travel in ease and comfort as you step into the world of Waterfalls, Hot Springs, spectacular nature and the wonderful phenomenon of the Northern Lights.
This is a guided tour and your knowledgeable local guide will educate you about the sights and history of this volcanic island. You will be based in Reykjavik and visit the natural wonders and enjoy days out from there. Bring your partner, friend or come solo and meet some new friends!
The maximum size for this tour is 30 persons and there is a minimum 12 person participation.
The tour starts and ends in Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland.
Easy. Expect some walking on uneven and slippery surfaces.
You will be traveling through the South part of Iceland and experience all the great things it has to offer from magnificent waterfalls, geysers, views of volcanoes and glaciers (weather depended) and black sand beach.
Prepare to feel the power of the land of over 130 volcanoes and be in awe of its spectacular nature!
The check in at your hotel starts at 3 pm but you can take your luggage there for storage.
Today you can enjoy the city and enjoy some of the many great museums, cafés and restaurants Reykjavik has to offer (do not miss the famous hot dog stand), see the sights, shop or just relax, you can even relax like the locals do at one of many geothermal swimming pools in Reykjavik.
If you are interested you can buy a City Card that gives you access to some of the museums, exhibitions, all the swimming pools in Reykjavik, the public bus, offers discounts and more. Click here for more information.
Check out this list of activities in and around Reykjavik
In the evening you will meet with the group and have a Welcome dinner with your guide.
If conditions are favourable you will head out for a Northern Lights hunt after dinner.
The Northern Lights hunt tour takes you to see a spectacular natural phenomenon which happens during the winter months. The Northern Lights, also known as Aurora Borealis, are caused by the interaction of particles from the sun with the upper atmosphere near the North Pole. The locations visited during the Northern Lights tour vary from day to day depending on activity, weather conditions and cloud coverage. Because this tour is weather dependent the tour is never confirmed until the day of the tour and sightings are not guaranteed. Please note that indicated return times can vary. The tour duration is usually around 3 – 4 hours.
Inclusions:
– 4 course Welcome dinner and one welcome drink.
– Northern Lights hunt.
Your tour starts with a pick up from your hotel and your driver and guide takes you on a day tour of the Golden Circle.
Today you will explore some of Iceland’s most amazing natural pearls.
The Golden Circle is the most visited area in Iceland and there is a good reason for it. In one day you get to see Waterfalls, Geyser and a National Park where you can walk between two continents and more.
You will witness the iconic waterfall Gullfoss, Strokkur the famous Geysir, hot spring that spouts water up to 100 ft up in the air every few minutes as well as the national park of Thingvellir where the first parliament was founded and where the North American and the Eurasian tectonic plates meet and divide the continents.
For lunch you will stop at Fridheimar Tomato Farm where you will enjoy their delicious Tomato soup and bread buffet. Enjoy a unique food experience in a greenhouse restaurant where tomatoes grow all around.
Highlights:
– Geysir hot spring area
– Gullfoss Waterfall
– Icelandic horse at a close range
– Fridheimar Tomato Farm
– Þingvellir National Park
Duration around 8-9 hours.
Inclusions:
– Day tour in a bus with a driver and local guide.
– Lunch at Fridheimar Tomato Farm (Signature Tomato Soup and Bread buffet).
Today you will be picked up from your hotel and taken on a day tour of the South Shore where you will travel the South Shore to the charming village of Vik. Situated on the southern coastline of Iceland, today is ideal for nature lovers or anyone who wants to experience something truly special. The area around the South Shore to Vik is one of the country’s most scenic regions, with wide open spaces dotted with traditional villages and tall, beautiful cliffs hosting thriving native bird life.
The first stop of the day will be at the Lava Centre Interactive Exhibition. The Lava Center is an interactive, high-tech educational exhibition depicting volcanic activity, earthquakes and the creation of Iceland over millions of years. Examine the various volcanic—eruptions and lava flows, volcanic and rift systems, faults and glacial floods that make Iceland a showcase of volcanism.
The South Shore to Vik region has some of the best scenery in Iceland. Along with experiencing a profound sense of space and scale, visitors get to enjoy beautiful waterfalls, views of glaciers (weather dependent) and Icelandic saga places. Along the way we’ll take you to a number of famous attractions, including the majestic and much-photographed Skógafoss waterfall, with its 60 m (196 ft.) drop and the stunning Reynisfjara black beach sand and basalt columns. On the way there is also a viewing point of Eyjafjallajokull (weather permitted if there is a view of the glacier) and the gorgeous 60m (196 ft.) high Seljalandsfoss waterfall, which is unique since you can walk behind it (not possible during high winter due to ice).
Highlights:
– Lava Center
– South Coast drive and scenery
– Skogafoss Waterfall
– Reynisfjara black beach sand and basalt columns
– Seljalandsfoss Waterfall
Duration around 9-10 hours.
Inclusions:
– Day tour in a bus with a driver and local guide.
– Group Lunch.
– Admission to the Lava Center.
Throughout our Reykjanes tour, we travel through varying landscapes. This region is well-loved and full of fantastic attractions, including the iconic Blue Lagoon that’s fed by local hot springs. The wider peninsula region is marked by active volcanism, with large lava fields providing stark but majestic scenery.
You will drive alongside Kleifarvatn Lake, marvel at the mountains and lava surrounding the lake and stop for an amazing 360-degree view. Next we head to the Seltun geothermal area in Krysuvik to see hot springs.
Before heading back to Reykjavik you will stop at the Blue Lagoon for a nice soak and a two course lunch at their onside Lava Restaurant that is partly built into the rocks and lagoon.
The Blue Lagoon is recognised as one of National Geographic’s 25 “wonders of the world” and is a unique source of geothermal seawater. The Blue Lagoon is 37°-40°C (98°- 104°F). The temperature is the same all year round – summer and winter.
Included: Premium admission (Entrance to the Blue Lagoon, Silica Mud Mask at the Mask Bar, Use of towel, 2 drinks of your choice, Two additional masks at the Mask Bar & Use of bathrobe).
Since we are located in a seismically volcanic active area, changes in activity are to be expected. We always prioritize your safety and have detailed measures in place, if the need arises. Read more here.
Highlights:
– View of Kleifarvatn Lake
– Seltun geothermal area
– Blue Lagoon
Duration around 7-8 hours.
Inclusions:
– Day tour in a bus with a driver and local guide.
– Premium Admission to the Blue Lagoon.
– 2 course Group Lunch at the Blue Lagoon.
Check out from your hotel is at 12 pm. If your flight is leaving later you can have the hotel store your luggage until it is time to leave.
It is advised to be a the airport 2-3 hours before flight departure.
The Icelandic weather can be unpredictable at times and therefore the route and activities are weather dependent. Safety is always our first priority and we reserve the right to alter route and plans depending on weather and conditions.
