Highlights of Iceland
1 May - 1 September
6 days / 5 nights
Privately Guided Tour
Description
Enjoy six days in Iceland during the summer time with your own private guide. This trip showcases the highlights of Southern Iceland and unique sights that will help you make unforgettable memories. Relax and unwind in the Blue Lagoon and witness some of Iceland’s most popular sites such as the South Coast, Reykjanes Peninsula and make the most out of long summer days!
Itinerary
When you arrive in Iceland at Keflavik Airport, your private driver will greet you at the arrival hall and take you to relax in the Blue Lagoon Geothermal Spa. Where you will have access to the Retreat Spa and soak in geothermal waters. There is a restaurant in the Spa if you want to have a light meal. You can stay up to four hours in the Spa. Afterwards your private driver will take you to your hotel in South Iceland.
On this day you will get right into the action and head straight for the beautiful Icelandic south shore. You will start the day by driving to the Black Sandy Beach, Reynisfjara, where you will see Reynisdrangar Cliffs (Approx. drive 1 hours 10 minutes). Afterwards you will be taken to see Skógafoss waterfall, which is one of the biggest waterfalls in Iceland, with a drop of some 60 meters and a width of 25 meters, and you can walk right up to. On your way back you will stop at Seljalandsfoss waterfall before your guide will take you back to your hotel for the night.
You will start the day by stopping at the Lava Center before going to a local farm to get familiar with the Icelandic farm life and enjoy a cup of coffee and Icelandic Pancakes and afterward top the day by going snowmobiling up on Eyjafjallajökull the infamous glacier that erupted in 2010.
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 Gullfoss Waterfall one of Iceland’s most beautiful waterfalls (Approx. drive 1 hour and 15 minutes). Afterwards you will stop at Geysir Geothermal Area to see the exploding geysers and the lively Strokkur which spouts water 30 meters (100 ft) into the air every few minutes. On your way to Reykjavik, you will visit the Þingvellir National Park, where you can learn about the world’s first parliament and enjoy a light hike through the park.
Spend the whole day relaxing and discovering Reykjavik. Your hotel is located downtown near all the main shops and attractions. Therefore, it is very easy to wander around and explore at your own pace.
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
- The Retreat Spa at Blue Lagoon
- Private Snowmobiling Tour
- Private departure transfer
- Entrance to the Lava Center
- Local Farm Visit
- Two nights at Hotel Borg (Deluxe Room with breakfast)
- Three nights at Hotel Rangá (Deluxe Room with breakfast)
Not Included
- Lunches and dinners
- International Flights
Activites
Map
Here’s a map overview for this tour.