Fire, Ice & the Blue Lagoon - winter

Details

Transportation

Day tours in small minivan.

Included

• Meet & Greet service at hotel
• 3 nights at centrally located 3.5 star hotel in Reykjavik
• 1 night at local inn by the Blue Lagoon
• Daily breakfast
• Golden Circle & Northern Lights small group day tour
• South Coast small group day tour
• Entrance to Blue Lagoon
• Transfers to the Blue Lagoon
• 24-hour emergency service
• Taxes and service fees

Not Included

• Meals not specified in the itinerary
• Transfers from airport to hotel. We can arrange a private transfer if you wish.
• Gratitudes and items of personal nature
• Travel insurance
• International or domestic flights

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrive Reykjavik

On arrival, make your own way to the hotel. Meet and Greet with our local guide on your arrival. The afternoon and evening is yours to explore this compact city. Be sure to check out the new Harp Opera house on the harbour.

Transportation

Approximately 1 hour from the airport

Accommodation

We have several similar options for this tour.

Restaurants

Optional Add Ons

Day 2 - Þingvellir, Gullfoss Waterfall and Geysir, gourmet food & Fontana spa

This morning is free to explore Reykjavik.

Then mid morning, you will be joining a small group tour out to the famous Golden Circle. Your route is combined with stops at local farms for some traditional tastes, a visit to a local spa and a chance to see the Northern Lights. Heading out of Reykjavík, we set our course through Þingvellir to the local greenhouse, Friðheimar. There we get a taste of their delicious tomato soup and freshly baked bread for lunch.

Next we visit the magnificent Gullfoss waterfall and the great Geyser geothermal area where the reliable Strokkur geyser spouts hot water up as high as 15 - 30 m. After enjoying these jewels of Icelandic nature, it is time to turn our attention back to the taste buds with a visit to the farm Efstidalur. There we get a few samples of their local products such as skyr and delicious ice cream. Afterwards, it´s time for some relaxation at the geothermal spa Fontana followed by a 2 course dinner at the local restaurant Lindin.

After a nice meal we head out to explore the mysterious nights of Iceland where we go and search of the magical Northern Lights.

Meals

1 Breakfast
1 Dinner

Accommodation

Centrally located 3.5 star hotel in Reykjavik

Day 3 - South Coast Highlights: Skógafoss Waterfall, Seljalandsfoss Waterfall, Reynisfjara Black Beach, Sólheimajökull Glacier View and Vik

An early start to travel to the south coast of Iceland with its black beaches, picturesque waterfalls and magnificent glaciers. On our way we witness the many sides of Icelandic nature and culture. Skógafoss Waterfall, Reynisfjara Beach, Sólaheimasandur Glacier view and Vík Village are among highlights. Farms, small villages, horses grazing amidst Glaciers, active geothermal areas, black sand deserts and terrific cliffs will capture your eye and provide endless photo opportunities. We arrive back in Reykjavík early in the evening, giving you plenty of time to explore the downtown area, with its museums, cafés and shops, before dinner.

Be sure to carry warm clothing, rain gear, good shoes, bathing suit and towel. During the tour we break for refreshments at a local restaurant or café.

More adventurous day tours can be arranged.

Meals

1 Breakfast

Accommodation

Centrally located 3.5 star hotel in Reykjavik

Day 4 - Blue Lagoon afternoon of relaxing

After exploring the Icelandic capital this morning, transfer to the Blue Lagoon for a therapeutic afternoon and evening in the healing waters of the Blue Lagoon. Stay overnight at the Northern Light Inn, which is just a stone's throw from the international airport.

Meals

1 Breakfast

Accommodation

Day 5 - Depart Reykjavik, transfer from the Blue Lagoon

Important Information

Please note that the authorities of Reykjavik City has announced changes to the current arrangement for tour bus traffic in Reykjavik City Centre, effective from 15th of July, 2017. The area where buses are not allowed to drive has been increased in size, and locations, numbers and names of the designated bus stops have been changed.

This may affect the pick-up and drop-off locations for your activities and transfers. If you have airport transfers with FlyBus, you will need to carry your luggage (200 metres to 300 metres) to / from the bus stop to your hotel.

Lunch can be purchased along the way during the day trips or bring your own. Boots can also be hired if necessary.

The program is flexible and can be tailored to your preferences.

SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL:

Your accommodation in Iceland is part of small group of Icelandic hotels which we have selected due to their standout environmental credentials. They achieved international environmental certification ISO 14001 in 2015 and are the only hotels in Iceland to achieve this certification, which provides complete transparency to customers on their environmental standards. They have been awarded numerous awards for their efforts in sustainability over the years, including 'Environmental Company of the Year' 2017. They pledge to; reduce waste and increase recycling, choose nature-friendly products and services, emphasize using local products and Icelandic ingredients, to follow the current environmental legislation and aim to exceed it, inform guests about their environmental policy and how they can participate and help educate employees and service providers about environmental issues.

Your boutique stay near the Blue Lagoon uses geothermal heating and electricity throughout the hotel, has replaced all light sources with LED bulbs, providing recycling facilities in all rooms and offers electric cars for rent for guests.

The Blue Lagoon, as well as being one of Iceland’s most iconic tourist attractions, has equally impressive credentials, and are winners of the 2021 'Environmental Company of the Year'. Their renewable electrical and thermal energy is provided by a nearby geothermal power plant and other recent projects include the installation of electric charging stations, education for employees about the effects of climate change, raised awareness regarding food waste in the staff canteens, a general overall reduction of other forms of waste and an increase in recycling, and offsetting all of their emissions.