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City and Nature

Mother Nature meets modern civilization in this city break to Europe’s northernmost capital! Reykjavik has all the cosmopolitan elements of a big city, including great dining, shops, museums, and nightlife. But that doesn’t mean you have to travel far to enjoy nature! This tour also brings you face-to-face with geysers, waterfalls, volcanic landscapes, wildlife and more—all within a short drive from the city.


  • Product: ISIGCB-05
  • Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
  • Season: 1 May - 30 September
  • Price from: € 628
  • Departure: Daily

Included

  • 6 nights’ accommodation, breakfast included
  • Guided “Golden Circle” tour by coach
  • Guided Reykjavik city tour by coach
  • Whale-watching tour from Reykjavik harbour
  • Trip to Blue Lagoon; includes transportation and entrance fee
  • Transfer from Keflavik Airport to your hotel Reykjavik via Flybus on arrival
  • Transfer to Keflavik Airport from you hotel in Reykjavik via Flybus on departure
  • Detailed itinerary sent by PDF
  • 24-hour emergency service
  • Taxes and service fee

Highlights

  • Reykjavik
  • Hallgrímskirkja
  • Perlan
  • Alþingi
  • Þingvellir
         
  • Gullfoss
  • Geysir
  • Reykjanes
  • Blue Lagoon
  • Grótta

Day 1: Welcome to Reykjavik!

Arrive at Keflavík International Airport in Iceland. Transfer to Reykjavík via the Flybus is provided. After storing your luggage at your accommodation, we suggest taking a stroll around the colorful historic center of the city, with visits to some of the many museums, shops and cafes. You’ll also find a great assortment of restaurants to tempt your taste buds. For even more sensory experiences, check out the city’s vibrant nightlife and live music scene—a great way to shake off the jet lag. Spend the next 6 nights in central Reykjavík.

Highlights

  • Reykjavik

Day 2: Capital Area Highlights

Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the capital area, including visits to the presidential residence at Bessastaðir, Perlan (“the Pearl”), and Höfði, the historic setting of the 1986 summit meeting between Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev. Other stops include the old harbour, the fish market (seasonal), the towering Hallgrimskirkja church, and Alþingi, the Icelandic Parliament. The tour also takes you to Hafnarfjörður, a neighbouring town rumoured to be inhabited by elves. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure.

Highlights

  • Hallgrímskirkja church
  • Perlan
  • Höfði
  • Alþingi
  • Reykjavík harbour
  • Hafnafjörður

Day 3: The Golden Circle

Learn about Iceland´s unique geology and history with an enlightening guided bus tour along the famous “Golden Circle” route. Here, you will visit some of Iceland’s top attractions, including Þingvellir National Park, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, the great Geysir geothermal area with its spouting geyser and steaming hot springs, and Gullfoss, considered one of Iceland’s most beautiful waterfalls. Returning to Reykjavik, the tour makes a stop at the historical site of Skálholt, the ancient seat of Iceland’s bishops and a major political and cultural centre throughout the Middle Ages.

Highlights

  • Nesjavellir
  • Þingvellir
  • Gullfoss
  • Geysir
  • Strokkur
  • Skálholt

Day 4: Geothermal Indulgence!

Enjoy a trip to the Blue Lagoon, one of Iceland’s top attractions, where you can relax in warm geothermal seawater surrounded by unearthly lava formations. Let your cares slip away as you unwind in the saunas and steam baths or soak in the radiant white-blue waters with a silica mud mask on your cheeks. Renowned for the healing powers of its mineral-rich waters, this spa also offers optional skin treatments or in-water massages.* Bathing in this surreal environment is a unique experience that no one should miss!

*We recommend booking optional treatments well in advance.

Highlights

  • Blue lagoon
  • Reykjanes

Day 5: A Whale of a Day

Start the day with a whale-watching tour from Reykjavik’s old harbour. Sailing through the beautiful Faxaflói Bay, this tour offers you a chance to observe Minke and Humpback whales or possibly even Fin and Blue whales in their natural habitat. You may also spot other amazing creatures like Orcas, Dolphins, and Porpoises along with a diverse birdlife including puffins, terns, and razorbills. The rest of the day is yours to spend however you please.

Optional: Add a horse riding tour in the morning and then join the whale-watching tour in the afternoon.

Highlights

  • Whale Watching Tour

Day 6: Free Time to Explore

Today, explore the Reykjavik area however you wish. Downtown Reykjavík offers a wide range of attractions, including Alþingi, the Icelandic Parliament, or the bird’s-eye views from the tower at Hallgrímskirkja church, the city’s most visible landmark. You may also be interested in a leisurely hike in Reykjavik’s natural surroundings, such as Grótta in Seltjarnarnes, the Laugardalur valley, or the wooded Öskjuhlíðin area near Perlan (“The Pearl”). There are also plenty of exciting optional activities and day tours to choose from.

Highlights

  • Hallgrímskirkja
  • Perlan
  • Alþingi
  • Laugardalur
  • Grótta

Day 7: Departure

Transfer to Keflavik Airport via FlyBus. If your flight is in the afternoon, you have time to visit some of Reykjavik´s boutiques or museums. You may also opt to take a short tour of the Reykjanes peninsula (not included).

Thanks to our extensive network of trusted suppliers, we can accommodate travelers of all needs and interests according to location, group size and budget. Our hand-picked selection of accommodations in Reykjavik includes everything from hostel rooms with shared facilities to well-appointed rooms with en suite bathrooms in the city‘s best hotels. For this package, we have included the following accommdations that we consider to be the best value in Reykjavik.


KEX hostel

SIMPLE

Housed in an old biscuit factory in downtown Reykjavik, KEX Hostel features a variety of rooms...

Hotel Frón ***

STANDARD

Conveniently located on downtown Reykjavik’s main shopping street, Hótel Frón offers a warm welcome...

Hotel Plaza ***

COMFORT

Set in the heart of Reykajvík, Hótel Plaza provides an optimal location for travelers with a wide range...

Reykjavik Centrum Hotel ****

QUALITY

The Reykjavik Centrum Hotel is committed to providing top-rate service in an ideal downtown...

Hotel Borg ****

LUXURY

Overlooking Austurvöllur Square, Hotel Borg offers an ambiance of modern sophistication in one of ...

Availability of accommodation

Please note: Prices are based on availability of accommodation. In the unlikely event that accommodation in your preferred category (e.g., standard, comfort, etc.) is not available at the time of booking, your travel consultant may need to book accommodation in the next available category, which would result in a higher package price. No charges will be made to your credit card until you have been contacted by your travel consultant.

PRICES & BOOKING INFORMATION

All prices listed are per person and in Euros (EUR).
 
To check availability and prices of room combinations other than what is listed below, click book now. If you do not find prices for your ideal room combination then please contact us with your requirements and full details of your party.

High Season PRICES: From 1 May to 30 September 2012



Children
  • Children age 0 – 2: Please contact travel agent for details
  • Children age 3-11:  Please contact travel agent for details
  • Children age 12+: Full price

Rooms

  • 1 Person = Single room
  • 2 Sharing = One twin/double room
  • 3 Sharing = Triple room
  • 4 Sharing = Two twin/double rooms

Booking and confirmation

After booking a holiday package with Icelandguest.com, you will be contacted within two working days by your designated travel consultant, who will assist with your booking and serve as your point of contact for any travel needs during your stay.

You will receive the full name and direct contact information for your travel consultant along with information about your booking, payment and what to expect during your holiday. If you are paying by credit card, no payment will be deducted from your credit card until you have been contacted by your travel consultant.

We recommend booking at least three weeks in advance.

Travel Documents

For all bookings, we provide the following travel documents:
  • Pro-forma and confirmation invoices
  • Booking overview with information about all your services in Iceland
  • Electronic vouchers for each of your services
  • Full itinerary

Delivery of travel documents

Travel documents will be delivered as follows:
  • At time of deposit payment: You will receive the pro-forma invoice by email
  • Within 30 days of deposit payment: You will receive the full itinerary by email
  • At time of full payment: You will receive the confirmation invoice and all vouchers by email

Included

  • 6 nights’ accommodation, breakfast included
  • Guided “Golden Circle” tour by coach
  • Guided Reykjavik city tour by coach
  • Whale-watching tour from Reykjavik harbour
  • Trip to Blue Lagoon; includes transportation and entrance fee
  • Transfer from Keflavik Airport to your hotel Reykjavik via Flybus on arrival
  • Transfer to Keflavik Airport from you hotel in Reykjavik via Flybus on departure
  • Detailed itinerary sent by PDF
  • 24-hour emergency service
  • Taxes and service fee

Not included

  • Flights to/from Iceland
  • Meals and drinks at restaurants (unless otherwise stated)
  • Personal travel insurance
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