Enjoy an extensive 6-day city break, including guided day tours to many of Iceland’s biggest natural attractions, such as the stunning Gullfoss waterfall, the great Geysir area and the country’s scenic south coast. Experience the mystical northern lights and enjoy the surprising amount of cultural activities, museums, world-class restaurants and bars that Reykjavik.
Attractions:
Geysir
Geysir
Gullfoss
Gullfoss
Pingvellir
Pingvellir
Reykjavik
Reykjavik
REYNISFJARA & REYNISDRANGAR
REYNISFJARA & REYNISDRANGAR
SELJALANDSFOSS
SELJALANDSFOSS
Skogafoss
Skogafoss
VIK
VIK
DAY 1: A WARM WELCOME TO ICELAND
Arrival at Keflavik Airport and transfer to hotel in Reykjavík.
Rest of your day is free for exploring Reykjavik – a scenic stroll around the old harbour or visits to museums and city landmarks.
Spend the next five nights in Reykjavík.
DAY 2: REYKJAVÍK CITY WALK & NORTHERN LIGHTS
Enjoy a guided small group walking tour in the heart of Reykjavik. Over the course of 2- hour walk, guide will introduce you to the landmarks and highlights of the downtown area.
Later in the evening, if weather conditions allow, you will be taken for a tour in search of the magnificent northern lights, also known as Aurora Borealis.*
*Please note that the northern lights are a natural phenomenon and sightings cannot be guaranteed.
DAY 3: JOURNEY AROUND THE GOLDEN CIRCLE
Visit the classic “Golden Circle” route in South Iceland which includes:
Þingvellir National Park, (a UNESCO World Heritage Site).
Beautiful two-tiered Gullfoss waterfall and the spouting hot springs Geysir and Strokkur.
A taste of Icelandic food and drink is included during the tour.
On return to Reykjavik, you will see the beautiful waterfall Faxi.
DAY 4: MAJESTIC WATERFALLS AND BLACK BEACHES
Enjoy a tour along the beautiful southern coast of Iceland all the way to the village of Vík and back.
Visit the picturesque 40 meters high Seljalandsfoss waterfall.
Black volcanic sand beach at the south of Vík, Iceland’s southernmost village, to view the spectacular rock formations Dyrhólaey and Reynisdrangar.
Last stop before heading back to Reykjavik is the graceful, 60 meters high Skógafoss waterfall.
DAY 5: DAY AT LEISURE
This is a free day.
Go for an optional excursion or simply enjoy the city as you wish.
It would be ideal to try out a guided horseback ride or go on a whale watching tour from the city’s old harbour.
DAY 6: DEPARTURE WITH A TWIST
Start your day with the relaxing Blue Lagoon geothermal spa.
Transfer to Keflavik Airport. (Note: If your flight is in the morning, we can change your travel itinerary accordingly.)
Please be advised that daylight is limited in Iceland during the winter months, with about 4- 5 hours of daylight during the holidays, from December to January. Winter in Iceland is considered to be from October to April.
