Iceland - Reykjavik: 5 day Tour
Spend time doing really cool things like hiking glaciers, exploring Þingvellir National Park, reflecting on life under the Northern Lights, and warming up in hot springs.
Iceland’s almost fairytale-like aura seems to creep in, in the winter months, the Northern Lights is at its peak and the contrast between the cool, crisp air and its steaming geothermic hot springs heightens.
Combine that with hiking through National Parks, enjoying time and learning about the culture, exploring lava caves, and chasing waterfalls, and you will have an adventure holiday that you will never forget!
How much: | From € 1070 |
How long: | 5 days |
Group size: | 12 clients max |
Accommodation: | Basic accomodation, clean hotels and hostels |
Start point: | Reykjavik, Iceland |
End point: | Reykjavik, Iceland |
Meals: | As described in Itinerary |
Countries: | Iceland |
Day 1 – Reykjavik
Arrive in Reykjavik on your time, let us know if you would like to book activities for this day if you arrive early. Meet your tour leader and fellow travelers to discuss your upcoming tour.
Day 2 – Reykjavik/Álftröð
Meals included – Breakfast, Dinner
Settle in your private vehicle and enjoy the scenery as we will stop at two attractions for the day.
- Lava Caving by the Blue Mountains – Go beneath the earth’s surface to discover how Iceland was created. Walk and crawl through the Raufarholshellir cave that was carved out by flowing volcanic lava, and marvel at the multi-coloured rock formations left in its path.
- Meet Icelandic Horses at a Farm – The Icelandic horse is a unique breed. Although small and at times pony-sized, Icelandic horses are long-lived and hardy. At our guesthouse, stop by the farm and learn all you need to know about the Icelandic horse, with a focus on its gait and unique character.
Day 3 – Álftröð
Meals included – Breakfast, Dinner
Head on the vehicle for another road trip with beautiful scenery and make your stops at 3 locations
- Thingvellir National Park Visit – Stop at Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO world heritage site, to see the tectonic faults created by North American and Eurasian tectonic plates shifting apart. The Oxara river cuts through the largest rift in the valley, Almannagja, and leads to the Oxarafoss waterfall. Iceland’s parliament was also established in the area in 930. The park was later created to protect the remains of the open-air assembly grounds. One of the most-visited sights in Iceland, the park is an excellent spot for camping, hiking and snorkelling between the tectonic plates.
- Gullfoss Waterfall – Discover one of the most impressive waterfalls in Iceland, Gullfoss and complete the circuit known as the Golden Circle. This massive waterfall cascades over three “steps” before spilling into a large crevice. Fed by a glacier lake, the water passing through the falls can be a dark grey depending on how much sediment gets pushed through the river.
- Geysir Visit – See a variety of geothermal pools and the erupting hot spring Strokkur. Geysir is one of the oldest geysers recorded in the world, but is most often dormant. Strokkur erupts a spray of boiling hot water straight into the air about every ten minutes.
Tip for an extra activity: Secret Lagoon Hot Spring
The Secret Lagoon natural hot springs are the Golden Circle’s best kept secret. The pool’s natural surroundings and steam rising into the air gives the place a magical feeling. Warm water stays at 38-40 celsius all year. There are several geothermal spots and a little Geysir which erupts every 5 minutes. Swimsuit and towel rentals are available.
Day 4 – Álftröð/Reykjavik
Meals included – Breakfast
Hop on the vehicles to drive to Sólheimajökull where you will have some free time to explore the environment after drive to our next waterfall stops.
- Seljalandsfoss Waterfall – Seljalandsfoss is a 60m (196 ft) tall waterfall located along the popular ring road. Behind the flow of water is a path, allowing visitors to peek behind the curtain of water cascading over the rocks above.
- Skógafoss Waterfall – Visit Skógafoss, one of the largest and most recognizable waterfalls in Iceland. The 60m (200 ft) high falls forms a constant mist that floats in the air, if viewed in the sunlight the mist can create rainbows. The sound and view of the thundering water cutting through the green hills make the falls a must-see on any trip to Iceland.
Day 5 – Reykjavik
Meals included – Breakfast
You are free to leave whenever you like.
This tour is available whole year round.
Just let us know when you want to go… or contact us for more details regarding the best time of year to book this tour.
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