Icelandic Summer Adventures
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This eight day trip showcases the best of Iceland in the summer combined with unique activities and stunning sights. Get to know the capital of Iceland, drive through lava fields on a atv, go on an exciting boat trip sailing among huge icebergs and soak in geothermal waters are just among few activities that are going to make your visit to Iceland unforgettable and filled with memories that will last forever.
What our clients have to say
Magical Family Trip to Iceland
Arlene, 2022
My family and I just returned from a magical trip of a lifetime, exploring Iceland with Ingi, our amazing guide from Deluxe Iceland. From the moment we landed until we departed, Ingi took such thoughtful care of every detail. We spent ten days, with adventures that included fly fishing (we caught Arctic Char), boating among ice bergs in a glacial lagoon, hiking volcano crater rims, exploring waterfalls, puffin cliffs on the Westman Islands and bathing in geothermal pools. And every day we enjoyed amazing food, and beautiful hotels. Deluxe Iceland arranged an excellent itinerary and Ingi made sure our every need was taken care of. His knowledge of all things Icelandic made the trip a very rich experience.He even did advance research into my family's ancestral home in Isafjordur prior to our arrival and was able to take us directly to my great grandparents home, from which my family emigrated to Canada in 1898! Ingi's enthusiasm for our itinerary made it so much fun. Deluxe Iceland created a once in a lifetime magical trip for our family--one that we will be talking about for years to come!
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.
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 Kerid Crate Lake, (Approx. drive 1 hour). Kerid crater lake is a 3,000 year old volcanic crater lake, The lake itself is relatively shallow, between 7 and 14 metres depending on rainfall and other factors. After walking around the crater your next stop will be Gullfoss Waterfall one of Iceland’s most beautiful waterfalls. Afterwards you will stop at 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. On your way back 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.
On this day your guide will pick you up at your hotel and take you on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula tour. The Snæfellsnes glacier is a volcano and is believed to be one of the seven chakras(energy centers) in the world. You will take a look at Kirkjufell Mountain which is one of Iceland’s most photographed mountains. Others stop at beautiful cliff formations at Arnarstapi and Hellnar. At the end of the day, your guide will take you to your hotel in the small fishing village Stykkishólmur where you will spend the night.
Today you will start heading back towards Reykjavik through the Borgjarfjörður area where you will visit Hraunfossar and Barnafossar (waterfalls) (Approx. drive 2 hours). Afterwards you will stop at Deildartunguhver, Europe’s most powerful hot spring where you will go into Krauma Geothermal Baths and relax and enjoy the warmth of the geothermal waters before going back to Reykjavik. You can spend the whole afternoon 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 this day you will get right into the action and head straight for the beautiful Icelandic south shore. You will start the day by stop at Seljalandsfoss waterfall (Approx. drive 1 hour and 50 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. A guide will take you on the ice for a hiking tour on Sólheimajökull glacier before your guide will take you to your hotel in South East Iceland for the night. Afterwards you will visit the Black Sandy Beach, Reynisfjara before your guide will take you to your hotel in South East Iceland for the night.
On this day you will be taken to the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon where you will enjoy everything the lagoon has to offer. You will start the day by driving to The Glacier Lagoon (Approx. drive 25 minutes). After enjoying everything a boat ride among the icebergs and everything else that the lagoon has to offer, you will visit the Diamond Beach a short distance away. After all this your guide will take you to your hotel in South Iceland for the night.
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. After all this head to the Blue Lagoon to soak in geothermal waters in one of the wonders of the world. There you will have access to the exclusive lounge, relax and float in the soothing warm geothermal waters. After enjoying everything that the Blue Lagoon has to offer your private driver will take you to your hotel in Reykjavik for the night.
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
- Retreat Spa at the Blue Lagoon
- Private Glacier walking tour
- Private departure transfer
- Private Zodiac Boat Tour
- Private Three Hour Buggy Tour
- Four nights at Hotel Borg (Deluxe Room with breakfast)
- One night at Fosshotel Stykkishólmur (Double Room with breakfast)
- One night at Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon (Deluxe Room with breakfast)
- One night at Hotel Rangá (Deluxe Room with breakfast)
Not Included
- Lunches and dinners
- International Flights
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Map
Here’s a map overview for this tour.