Deluxe Iceland
15 May - 1 October
7 days / 6 nights
Privately Guided Tour
Description
This seven day privately guided tour will showcase the best of Iceland with the very best luxury accommodation throughout and adventures that are truly once in a lifetime. Start by discovering Reykjavik, the northernmost capital in the world before heading out on the countryside. Go inside a dormant volcano, explore Iceland from above and enjoy exclusive lunch in the Icelandic highlands are one of many highlights of this private tour. We put this tour together to maximize the seven days in Iceland with the ultimate luxury and comfort that you can think of! From the moment you arrive until you depart you will be in the hands of your own local guide, that will meet all your needs and be at your disposal throughout your visit. Experience the epic wonders of Iceland and stay in the island’s most exclusive lodgings while enjoying an adventure of a lifetime.
Itinerary
When you arrive in Iceland at Keflavik Airport, your private driver will greet you at the arrival hall and take you to Reykjavik where you can have breakfast before your private guide will take you up to Hallgrimskirkja church tower where you will have a nice panoramic view over the city, Solfar sun voyager, Harpan concert hall, The Old Harbour and Bessastaðir the home of the president and show you around Reykjavik most popular highlights.
Start the day by boarding a helicopter at Reykjavik Domestic Airport and head to the unique, dormant Þríhnúkagígur volcano located in the middle of nowhere. The only access is via a two-hour hike, or by helicopter ride! Fly to the roots of the volcano and from there you’ll be taken down 120 meters to a magma chamber where you’ll get the privilege to explore a 4,000-year-old volcano. Afterwards you can spend the whole day relaxing and discovering Reykjavik.
On this day you will drive the Golden Circle route, which includes one of Iceland’s most popular places and attractions. You will start with a stop at Þingvellir National Park, where you can learn about the world’s first parliament and enjoy a light hike through the park (Approx. drive 55 minutes). You will head to Geysir Geothermal Area to see the exploding geysers and the lively Strokkur which spouts water 30 metres (100 ft) into the air every few minutes. Afterwards you will visit Gullfoss Waterfall one of Iceland’s most beautiful waterfalls before heading for a nice private dinner at Fridheimar Tomato Farm. After all this, your guide will take you to your lodge for the night.
In the morning you will be picked up by a helicopter at the Eldar Lodge. This action-packed day brings you the ultimate sample of Iceland’s natural and cultural highlights. From stunning glaciers, volcanoes, and waterfalls, to marvels of human history and engineering, you will see, feel, and understand what makes Iceland so unique. This sightseeing tour will surprise you with aerial views of the famous Golden Circle, as well as the vast Landmannalaugar region. Follow a trail of towering waterfalls as they drop out of the mountains to black sandy coastlines of newborn volcanic islands before landing up on Eyjafjallajökull the infamous glacier that erupted in 2010 and top the day by going on one-hour snowmobiling on the glacier. Back in the air, you will head to Landmannalaugar Highlands where you will land amongst the lava fields for a private lunch. Your private chef will cook up an incredible meal in the middle of the amazing wilderness.
Afterward you will head back to the Eldar Lodge for the day, where you will relax and unwind after all the adventure before having a nice dinner.
In the morning start heading to the amazing Reykjanes Peninsula and stop at Hafnarfjordur for a 3-hour Buggy tour through the lava fields of Reykjanes (Approx. drive 2 hours). After the thrilling ride through the rugged landscape, you will take a look at Gunnuhver hot spring, Reykjanesviti, and the bridge between two continents. Afterwards you will take a one-hour tour through the lava fields before checking into The Retreat Hotel at the Blue Lagoon to unwind and relax after the day.
You will have the whole day to relax and enjoy everything that the Retreat at the Blue Lagoon has to offer before your departure from Iceland.
On the last day you will be picked up by a private driver and driven to the airport in time for your flight. *You have to be at Keflavik airport 2 hours before departure.
Included
- Driving guide according to the itinerary
- Private Inside the Volcano Helicopter Tour
- Private Dinner at Fridheimar
- Private Essential Iceland Helicopter Tour
- Private Snowmobiling on Eyjafjallajökull
- Private lunch in Landmannalaugar
- Private Three Hour Buggy Tour
- Departure Transfer
- Two nights at Tower Suites (Corner suite with breakfast)
- Two nights at Eldar Lodge with breakfast and dinner
- Two nights at Retreat Hotel with breakfast (Lagoon suite with breakfast)
Not Included
- Lunches and dinners
- International Flights
Activites
Map
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