5-Day Winter Package Iceland Tour from Reykjavík: Golden Circle, Snæfellsnes Peninsula and Thingvellir | Small Group Tour

Product Code: 714300

OVERVIEW

Highlights

    • Visit the classic destinations like Thingvellir, the site of the old Icelandic parliament and a UNESCO World Heritage site
    • See an amazing black beach scattered with icebergs
    • Explore the stunning Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon is where huge icebergs float in ice cold water and seals swim around them
    • Enjoy a visit to the unique Blue Ice cave in Vatnajokull
Tour Code
714300
Duration
5 day
Departure City
Reykjavik
End City
Reykjavik
Language
English

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Tour Themes: Outdoor Adventure

Explore the world with an active and adrenaline pumping adventures like diving, snorkeling, camping, hiking and so on.

Tour Type: Guided Tour

Multiple local tour guides/drivers available throughout your tour/activity

Group Size: Small group tour

Take an intimate and semi-private trip with a small group

Activity Level: Moderate

Designed for travelers in good health who are comfortable with light walking or hiking

Itinerary

Day 01
Reykjavik

Golden Circle & Kerid Volcanic Crater

Hotel: Hveragerdi or similar

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On the first day you will visit Golden Circle – Geysers, Gullfoss Waterfall and Thingvellir National Park. We want to add something unique to your experience and that's why we will also visit the Volcanic Crater Kerid. 

First on the agenda is a visit to Thingvellir National park. It lies within the belt of volcanic activity and fissures which pass across Iceland, a part of the mid-Atlantic ridge, the junction of the american and Eurasian tectonic plates. It is a nice feeling to stand with your right foot in Europe and the left one in America. This amazing place is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is shrouded in the history of Iceland and the Vikings of the past. 

Next stop is the Geysir – the biggest geysers of Haukadalur are Strokkur and Geysir itself, which gives the others their name. Strokkur erups every 5 to 10 minutes, throwing a column of water into the air to a height of 20 to 30 meters. Here you can also buy some refreshments or lunch. 

From Geysir we drive to Gullfoss. Known as the Golden Waterfall, this is one of the most amazing waterfalls in Iceland, powerful and beautiful as it rushes down from two tiers into an ancient valley. 

Last on the agenda is a visit to the Volcanic Crater Kerid. The crater is 270 m wide and more than 55 m deep. There is a lake in the bottom of the crater which gives it a magical and colorful appearance. After enjoying this fantastic creation of nature, you stay overnight on the South Coast, where you can admire famous Northern Lights (if the weather conditions will allow to do so).


Visiting Attractions

  • Geysir Geothermal Area Geysir Geothermal Area
  • Gullfoss Gullfoss
  • Thingvellir National Park Thingvellir National Park
  • Kerid crater Kerid crater

Meal

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Day 02
Vic

South Coast Waterfalls & Black Beach

Hotel: overnight stay on the countryside or similar

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After overnight stay on the countryside you will drive along route 1 passing through small towns and enjoying the beauty of the Icelandic South Cast. Your first stop will be at the famous Seljalandsfoss waterfall, which is located beneath the Eyjafjallajokull volcano. Remember to ask your tour guide all about the colossal eruption back in 2010. Close by is the beautiful but less known waterfall Gljufrabui. 

Next up is the stunning Skogafoss, a drop of 60 m (200ft) of natural raw power that must be seen to be believed. You will then have the additional pleasure of visiting the secret waterfall of Írafoss. 

Then it is on to Reynisfjara, a black sand beach nestling under Mt. Reynisfjall – seasonal home to numerous puffins that dive from its cliffs out to sea. Black basalt has been shaped into amazing different formations, most notably the famous Reynisdrangar. Beware the might of the Atlantic Ocean which looms with its powerful waves. 

At the end of the day, your accommodation awaits in a countryside. On the way there and during the night, we will look out for the best way to see Northern Lights if conditions are favorable.


Visiting Attractions

  • Seljalandsfoss Waterfall Seljalandsfoss Waterfall
  • Gljubrabui Gljubrabui
  • Skogafoss Waterfall Skogafoss Waterfall
  • Reynisfjara Reynisfjara

Meal

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Day 03
Reykjavik

Glacier Lagoon & Blue Ice Cave

Hotel: Overnight stay at Reykjavik or similar

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Today, you set off in the morning for a totally unique experience. A visit to a natural stunning Blue Ice cave will be the highlight of the day. 

You start by driving to the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon. This famous lagoon is filled with huge chunks of ice that have cracked off Breiðamerkurjökull glacier and float slowly out to sea. Some icebergs wash on shore, lying on the vivid black sand like diamonds on satin and from there, your Ice cave adventure will begin. 

The ice caves only form in the winter when glacial water freezes to create this unique natural phenomenon. Each season, the local glacier experts find the best caves to visit in an enjoyable and safe way. 

From the glacier lagoon, they drive you through the best of Icelandic highlands in a special Super Jeep to the ice cave. There you will have about an hour to explore and enjoy the magical blue caves. Please do not forget to bring your camera! 

After this unforgettable adventure, you drive back to the Jokulsarlon where you join the bus again. From there, you drive to the Hofskirkja Turf Church!

On the way back to Reykjavik, you will of course be able to enjoy the beautiful nature of the South Coast and to make a quick stop in Vik village for some refreshments, while keeping an eye out for the Northern lights if conditions are right.


Visiting Attractions

  • Diamond Beach Diamond Beach
  • Ice Cave (Iceland) Ice Cave (Iceland)
  • Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon

Meal

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Day 04
Borgarnes

The Silver Circle of West Iceland

Hotel: Overnight stay in Borgarnes or similar

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Today we'll take you to Borgarfjordur, thought to be the location for many of the famous Icelandic Sagas.

Deep in the heart of the wild landscapes here, you'll see Deildartunguhver – the most powerful hot springs in Europe, which pumps out more than 180 liters of boiling water every second. The next stop will be at Reykholt, which is an historic site in Iceland's folklore, featured in the writings of Snorri Sturluson, a famous poet and local chieftain. Snorralaug (Snorri’s Pool) is an old-time hot spring, where locals have bathed for hundreds of years. Snorralaug is now a protected archaeological treasure, and there is also a traditional timber church here to look at too. 

Awe-inspiring waterfalls at Hraunfossar are next on the itinerary. Magnificent stretch of waterfalls that runs for nearly a kilometer over a rugged lava field. There is another waterfall nearby, known as Barnafoss, or the "waterfall of the children". Once there was a stone arch making a natural bridge over the Hvita river here. Many years ago, two children from a nearby farm were drowned when they tried to cross it. Their heartbroken mother had the bridge destroyed to save others from the same sad end. 

For lunch you will stop at Husafell. Set between two glaciers, Husafell is an entrancing place filled with Viking history, with traditional turf houses and little elf huts to amuse the children too. This is a charming spot, with thick birch tree forests and pretty waterfalls, and it has been an inspiration for local artists. As well as that, the "Husafell Stone" can be found here, a legendary "lifting stone", once used to test the strength of the locals and still used in strongman competitions today.

Visiting Attractions

  • Deildartunguhver Deildartunguhver
  • husafell husafell

Meal

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Day 05

The Magnificent Snaefellsnes National Park

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Day 5 begins with a scenic drive towards the Snæfellsnes Peninsula – by many called "Iceland in miniature". There are not some many places here in Iceland where you can see so many kinds of geology packed into such a small area.  

There are very good reasons why Snaefellsnes was on the Lonely Planet TOP 10 Regions in World 2015 list. While driving along shores of the peninsula you will pass by lovely and charming fishing villages, biggest strato-volcano in Iceland called Snaefellsjokull, walk on top of the cliffs and have an opportunity to spot wild seals resting at the Ytri-Tunga Beach. Djúpalónssandur is another gorgeous black sand beach, where the air is filled with the sounds of birds circling the cliffs and the ocean waves hitting the sand. The most recognizable spot on the peninsula is Kirkjufell (Church) mountain accompanied by a small, but iconic falls. Make sure to have your camera ready to take a picture for your collection! 

On the way to Reykjavík you will pass by the Whale Fiord (Hvalfjordur) and the tunnel laying 165 meters below it.

Visiting Attractions

  • Snæfellsnes Snæfellsnes
  • Djúpalónssandur Djúpalónssandur
  • Kirkjufell Kirkjufell

Meal

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Please note that order of day-to-day itinerary is adjustable depending on tour start day.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Package Includes

    • Professional tour guided in English in a minibus
    • Pick up and drop off within Reykjavik
    • Accommodation for 4 nights in a double or a twin room with private bathroom and breakfast included
    • Ice Caving Expeditions with all the safety equipment provided
    • Lava Caving Expeditions with all the safety equipment provided
    • Entry fee to Kerid Volcanic Crater
    • Free Wi-Fi on bus and USB chargers next to every seat

Package Excludes

    • Airfares or related transportation between your home and departure city
    • All personal expenses including hotel room service and meals; however, you have the option to pay for meals the tour guide arranges
    • Entrance fees & optional tours (Prices vary from season to season; only the price at the ticket booth / box office is final)
    • Any private expenses
    • Any additional services
    • Meals that are not listed under "included"
    • Swimwear (optional for those wanting to use hot tubs). Towels are provided at the hotel

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation made within:

  • 0 - 16 Days Prior to Departure Date - Non-refundable
  • 17 - 58 Days Prior to Departure Date - 50% of total purchase amount can be refunded
  • 59 or More Days - 80% of total purchase amount can be refunded

Special Notes

    • Pickup takes place between 08:30 am – 09:00 am – so please be ready from 8:30 am at your pick up location.
    • Tour is operated under all weather conditions: please bring warm, wind & waterproof clothes.
    • Estimated arrival time in Reykjavík on Day 5 is around 08:00 pm (Depending on weather and road conditions)
    • If you are a single traveler then a Single Room Supplement is mandatory.
    • PLEASE NOTE: We reserve the right to modify the itinerary of this tour by changing the order of visited attractions.
    • PLEASE NOTE: If you select option with visit at Canyon Baths please remember to bring your own towel and swimwear.
    • Q&A:
      How does pickup and drop off work?
      When you complete your booking, you'll be asked to choose a pick up and drop off location. Where possible, we will collect you directly from your hotel.
      Some parts of the city have traffic restrictions, so you'll need to go to a designated bus stop for collection instead if your hotel is in that area.
      This link will tell you which bus stop is closest to your accommodation.
      There's a 30-minute window for collection while we pick up other passengers from their locations.
      At the end of your tour, you'll be dropped off at the same place unless you choose to get off at another stop instead – that's your choice! Drop off can also take up to 30 minutes.
      What should I wear on your tours and what to bring?
      Iceland's weather is famously unpredictable, so you'll need to prepare appropriately, whatever the time of year for your tour.
      That means choosing the right clothes (light layers), shoes (sturdy and waterproof) and coats (windproof & waterproof). And not wearing jeans, just in case it rains!
      We've prepared a detailed guide for you to read, full of tips and tricks to help you know what to wear, what to bring and what to leave behind! 
      What is the luggage allowance?
      If you're booking a multi-day tour of up to three days, the maximum "carry-on" bag size is 22 inches (56 x 45 x 25 cm or 22 x 18 x 10 inches)
      If your multi-day tour is longer than three days, then your ticket includes "carry-on" (see above) and 24 inch "checked" baggage sized no bigger than 60 x 41 x 23 cm (24 x 16.4 x 9.2 inches)
      For shorter tours, you can choose to add "checked" baggage for an additional fee during the booking process.
      If you want to guarantee bringing a larger bag on a shorter tour, it is best to book in advance. Oversized luggages can not be taken on board but need to be stored prior the tour at either our office or at one of the public luggage lockers dotted across Reykjavík (CHECK LOCATIONS & PRICES).
      What hotels are used?
      You'll enjoy a private room with en suite bathroom facilities and breakfast, WiFi, towels and, in most cases, a kettle for a morning brew.
      Outside the capital, most Icelandic hotels are comfortable and unfussy, with friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable staff.
      Enjoy the scenery while relaxing at the end of each day!
      What is the single supplement fee, and why is it mandatory for all solo travelers?
    • Hotel rooms are sold based on two adults sharing, so single-room occupancy is more expensive as a result.
    • If you are a solo traveler, we will not assign you a room with a stranger, so the single supplement fee becomes applicable.
    • If you are two people traveling together and staying in the same room but paying separately, the single supplement fee is not applicable.
    • Simply add the name of your travel companion in the "special requirements" section when completing your booking.
      What are the room arrangements at our overnight accommodation?
    • For couples or groups traveling together, rooms will be assigned according to the number of people who have booked together. Depending on availability at each location, you may request twin beds if that is your preference.
    • Larger groups will be accommodated in combinations of triple, double and twin rooms – three people in a triple room, four people in two doubles or twin rooms, five people in one triple and one double, and so on.
    • If a person in your group would prefer a single room, you must select "single supplement fee" for them when booking.
    • Solo travelers must pay a single supplement fee in all instances.
      Are meals included and what kind of food is available on the tour?
      Breakfast is included at each overnight location, featuring bread and butter, preserves, boiled eggs, cooked meats, fruits, yoghurts, tea, and coffee.
      All other meals are at your own expense.
      As the tour continues around the country, you can grab lunch and dinner at each of the scheduled stops, and we'll offer recommendations if you want them!
      Can the itinerary change due to the weather?
      Yes. We monitor the weather and road conditions on the tour route to maximize your chance to see Iceland's attractions at their best.
      That means we may change the order or timing of the stops to take advantage of the weather (avoiding rain or snow showers where possible) and "golden hour" photo opportunities.
      If we receive a weather alert from the Icelandic Meteorological Office or roads are closed by the local authorities, we must cancel tours for your safety.
      Iceland's weather is very changeable, meaning changes may occur quickly. If we have to cancel tours, we will send you an email notification immediately.
      So please check your email inbox before heading out to the collection point, particularly if the weather looks bad in the city.
      Sometimes the weather is worse outside the city, or vice versa!
      Will I see all the attractions during the winter when there is limited sunlight?
      We schedule our tours carefully to ensure you see Iceland's natural marvels in daylight, even in the winter when there are more hours of darkness.
      Many attractions are also illuminated, adding another layer of magic to the natural splendor! During shortest days, these places are usually visited at dusk or 
      In the winter months, tours will begin and end in darkness, but rest assured, you will see all the places you want to see!
      Will I see Northern Lights?
      But it's important to remember that it's a natural phenomenon, requiring certain levels of solar activity and clear, dark skies.
      That means there's no guarantee that you'll be lucky enough to see them while you're in Iceland. 
      Our selected hotels are in the remote Icelandic countryside, ideal for spotting the Aurora Borealis, with far less artificial light than in the city.
      Wake-up calls can be requested if the Northern Lights are spotted later at night.
      Here's more information on seeing the Northern Lights in Iceland.
      How long will we be driving on the tour?
      On average, we will cover 200-300 kilometers each day, with four to five hours of driving.
      We schedule our tours as evenly as possible, with driving distances between each stop varying from 45 minutes to a couple of hours.
      You'll have around 30 to 60 minutes to explore each location, with most attractions just a short walk from the parking lot.
      As with everything in Iceland, the precise timings of the tour will depend on weather and road conditions on the day, as our priority is to keep you safe while exploring Iceland.
      What happens if I want to bring my young children on the tour?
      If you want to bring small children on our tours, we will provide booster seats to ensure their safety and comfort.
      Important: bringing children younger than the minimum age stated for each trip is not permitted; please check carefully before submitting your booking.
      Please contact us by email at least 12 hours in advance, with the subject line "Booster seat + your booking reference number".
      When and where will I be dropped off?
      After the final stop on the tour, we will return to the city. There is no specific time or drop off location – this can differ from the pick up spot. 
      You're free to ask the guide to drop you off in the city center, or back at your collection point, whichever is the most convenient for your evening plans.
      You can expect to be dropped off within 30 minutes after the scheduled end of the tour.
    • Are there changing facilities available before the bathing experience?
      Yes, you'll find modern changing facilities with cubicles, showers and lockers to store your valuables.
      Are towels and swimsuits available to rent?
    • Yes. Towels are provided as part of your admission price. If you've forgotten to bring your swimsuit, you can rent one, but it's not guaranteed that all sizes are always available.
    • It's best to bring your bathing suit to ensure you don't miss your chance to enjoy a soothing soak in one of Iceland's glorious geothermal pools!
  • The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
  • This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.

Pricing Info

Your reservation is always subject to confirmation by email, normally within one to two business days.

* Price for Single Occupancy applies when one person stays in one standard hotel room.
* Price for Double Occupancy applies when two persons stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Price for Triple Occupancy applies when three persons stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Child: 8-15 years old.
* Adult: 16+ years old.
* Children under 8 years of age are not permitted on this tour.
* Maximum room capacity: 3 people including adult and child/infant.

Reservation Info

    1.Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a Receipt of Reservation via email.
    2. Within one to two business days of submitting your reservation you will receive a status update email from us. If you need to book an airline ticket, we recommend that you do so after you receive a confirmation of your tour reservation from us.
    3. An E-Ticket will be sent to you via email as soon as details of your reservation are confirmed or your supporting information is received by us. We will provide you with all detailed information about your tour on the E-Ticket. Contact information for local tour provider will be included on E-Ticket for your convenience or re-confirmation purpose if re-confirmation is required.
    4. Simply print your E-Ticket and present it with your valid photo ID on the day of your activity to your tour guide. Please remember E-Ticket is your proof of purchase.

Terms and Conditions

    - Your purchase does not guarantee confirmation. Your purchase will initiate a reservation process. We will confirm with you via email within one to two business days.
    - Prices may vary due to availability. We reserve the right to make price adjustment without prior notice.
    - Please refer to our Standard Amendment, Cancellation and Refund Policy before you make reservation.
    - Please refer to Customer Agreement before you make reservation.
    - Local tour provider reserves the right to make modifications to tour arrangements including order of tour activities, hotel and its location if deemed necessary.

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