Think of Iceland and there are several familiar associations: hip Reykjavik the beautiful therapeutic Blue Lagoon, or perhaps our musical exports Bjork or Sigur Ros. But this land of boiling mud pools, spurting geysers, glaciers and waterfalls is also an adventure playground. Its breathtaking landscape is an inspiration to artists and photographers. Iceland is the least densely populated country in Europe, with a pure, unpolluted and truly magical landscape. Iceland’s summers are surprisingly warm, lush and green, with days lengthening until midsummer, when the sun dips down to the horizon but never sets.
Day 01 Arrive Reykjavik By Flight
Arrival at Keflavik International Airport and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02 Reykjavik – Hella By Road 87 kms / 01 hrs 10 min appx.
After breakfast, proceed to morning you meet your tour guide who shows the group some of the highlights of Iceland’s capital. Then we head out to the Reykjanes peninsula famous for hot springs, picturesque mountains, bird cliffs, light houses and quaint fishing villages. Later on we get to relax in the warm blue waters of the famous Blue Lagoon. This evening, we hear all about the Northern Lights and once darkness falls we head out in the garden and wait for this beautiful natural phenomena to appear. Overnight at hotel.
Day 03 Hella
After breakfast, proceed to today we travel along the South coast and visit the active volcano that is beneath the Eyjafjallajokull glacier. We also have the option to take a glacier hike on the Solheimajokull glacier – see the trip notes for more details. We stop at the high but narrow Seljalandsfoss waterfall, which plunges over the mountain. Those wishing to get a bit closer can take a trail that goes behind the falling water but be prepared to get wet. Continuing on we stroll along black lava beach to see the amazing bird cliffs at Reynisfjara near Vik. This afternoon we visit Skogafoss a 60 meter high waterfall and one of the most impressive in Iceland. Nearby is one of Iceland’s finest folk museums, containing an outstanding collection of farm and domestic artefacts typical of Iceland’s past, as well as turf-built houses. This evening we have another presentation about the Northern Lights and if the night is clear, we might be lucky enough to see the Northern Lights swirling in a wild and carefree dance across the sky in dramatic shapes, colours, patterns and sizes. The grounds of Arhus cottages are very large and dark offering you a great location for Northern Lights searching if the weather conditions are right. It requires patience, warm clothing and the excitement of “maybe there is Northern Lights. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04 Hella – Reykjavik By Road 87 kms / 01 hrs 10 min appx.
After breakfast, proceed to morning we learn about the indigenous Icelandic horse and its history and special qualities. We also visit a geothermal greenhouse seeing steam from the Geysir geothermal fields as you arrive. There is a variety of hot springs and bubbling pools. The original geyser is now dormant but has been replaced by Strokkur “the Churn” which erupts at 5-10 minute intervals. Continuing on to Gullfoss “the golden falls”, a double waterfall that tumbles 34 meters into the Hvita River. Next we travel inland to Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site before returning to Reykjavik for one night. An optional Northern Lights evening cruise can be booked on the spot, if the weather conditions are ideal. Overnight at hotel.
Day 05 Depart Reykjavik By Flight
Departure transfer to onwards destination.
| City | Nights | 5* Hotels |
| Reykjavik | 02 | CenterHotel Midgardur |
| Hella | 02 | Hotel Ranga |
- Meet assist at the airport and hotels.
- 04 nights accommodation as per the program.
- Daily breakfast at the hotels.
- Entrance fees.
- Local English / French / German / Italian / Spanish / Chinese / Russian speaking guide.
- Hot springs, Mountains, Bird cliffs and Lava fields.
- Light houses and fishing villages.
- Northern Lights hunting, Gulfoss Waterfall, Strokkur geyser and Thingvellir National Park.
- Eyjafjallajokull Glacier, Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss Waterfalls.
- All transfers, sightseeing, excursions by private vehicle.
- All taxes.
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– Logo branding on Vehicles.
– Color and logo branding Merchandise.
– Departure gifts with company’s branding.
- Personal Expenses.
- Camera / Video Camera Fees.
- Medical Aid.
- Tips.
- Travel Insurance.
- Visa (If any).
– Accommodation in good hotels.
– Check-in / out time is 12 noon at most of the hotels.
– Extension to other places is also possible with a minimal extra cost.
– Additional nights are available at each place with minimal supplement.
– A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
– If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.
– Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
– In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
– In Asia, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
– While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
– Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
– In Case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.