Summer Getaway
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This seven day luxury getaway is filled with adventures and activities that will let you experience most of Iceland during the summer time from horseback riding to sailing among huge icebergs in the glacier lagoon. Make the most out of your week in Iceland and do it in the most luxurious way with your own private guide.
What our clients have to say
Deluxe Iceland is Flawless
Treva, July 2019
WOW! It’s impossible to find the words to express how thankful we are for our experience with Deluxe Iceland and our time the owner, Sigurður Magnússon. Our trip was flawless from the moment we were picked up until the very last minute as our adventure came to an end. The only direction I gave them were the dates, areas we wanted to explore and we were up for anything. I’m so happy I left it all up to them. They did not disappoint! Our entire stay was seamless, every excursion, every private guide, every meal and accommodation worked out perfectly. We were never waiting or confronted with any obstacle. Every detail was perfectly executed. Sig went the extra step to take group pictures, help us with our gear before and after excursions, handled our luggage as we traveled to different hotels along the coast, you name it, he was always there to ensure we had no worries or stress along the way. Deluxe Iceland also has beautiful vehicles that are immaculate and fully equipped with, WiFi, changing cords, water bottles and GPS monitors that track where you have been and to show where you will be going. However, the best part of about our booking through Deluxe Iceland was spending time with Sig. He is a tremendous ambassador to Iceland. He is very knowledgeable about his country and conveys the information so nicely as you travel throughout the country. It’s far better than trying to travel the country without a guide. With Sig doing the driving my husband and I were both able to enjoy the scenery and learn far more about Iceland than we could through a guide book. We also had our teenage daughter with us. He made sure we stopped often enough to feed a growing teenager. So thankful!! We also got plenty of time alone, Sig would join us through a portion of our hikes and then allow us to enjoy the rest of the hike to explore at our pace. We mentioned things we would like to see if possible while on the trip and he wove them in seamlessly throughout the days, such as, Icelandic horses, puffins, reindeer, Arctic Turns nesting area, waterfalls that are not on any map, local celebrities, Icelandic food, including pizza and cinnamon rolls and drinks. Everything we brought up in conversation some how he made happen. Such a wonderful guide. He made sure we checked all the boxes. This vacation is going in the books as one of the best vacation ever. We are already talking about when we can return and use Sig and his team at Deluxe Iceland again.
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. After having lunch you take a one-hour horseback riding tour in the nature surrounding Hafnarfjordur Town, just 15 minutes out of the city.
On this day we will drive towards Hvalfjordur fjord on our way to Borgarfjordur where you will visit Hraunfossar, Barnafossar, and make a stop at Húsafell. You will start the day by visiting Hraunfossar and Barnafossar (Approx. drive 1 hour and 40 minutes). On our way back to Reykjavik we will stop at Deildartunguhver, Europe’s most powerful hot spring where you will go into Krauma Geothermal Spa and relax after the day before going back to your hotel in Reykjavik.
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 (Approx. drive 2 hours 40 minutes). A guide will take you on the ice for a hiking tour on Sólheimajökull glacier. 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 to your hotel in South 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 3 hours and 30 minutes). After enjoying everything that the lagoon has to offer and a boat ride, you will visit the Diamond Beach before starting to head back. (Approx. drive 3 hours and 30 minutes). *Note this is a long day driving to and from the Glacier Lagoon
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.
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 Horseback Riding Tour
- Private Glacier Walking tour
- Private Zodiac Boat tour
- Private Three Hour Buggy Tour
- Private departure transfer
- Two nights at Hotel Rangá (Deluxe Room with breakfast)
- Four nights at Hotel Borg (Deluxe Room with breakfast)
Not Included
- Lunches and dinners
- International Flights
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Map
Here’s a map overview for this tour.