This 5-day vacation package takes you to some of Iceland’s most iconic places. Spend two nights in Reykjavík, one of the northernmost capitals, and visit the highlights of Iceland’s South Shore and inland attractions. Explore the Black Lava Beach and beautiful waterfalls like Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss. Experience the amazing Golden Circle and see the spouting geysir area.
Enjoy the powerful experience of the Midnight Sun, which highlights the entire tour. An optional Glacier Hike is available. This summer version of one of our winter bestsellers is now available with a refreshing summer makeover. Do not miss out on this unique opportunity to experience Iceland in a whole new light. If you prefer a winter wonderland and the sparkling Northern Lights, check out this same tour as a cosy winter adventure.
Individual transfer by Fly bus shuttle bus from Keflavik airport to your accommodation in Reykjavik. You may explore Iceland’s capital city on your own if time allows.
Meal: No Meal
We begin the tour in the hotel lobby, where you will meet your guide at 09:00. Your guide will show you the highlights of Iceland’s exciting capital. Afterwards, we will head to the Reykjanes Peninsula, with its moonlike landscape, hot springs, and mountains. We will end the sightseeing at the famous Blue Lagoon for some relaxation.
Relax in the warm, mineral-rich waters of the Blue Lagoon and enjoy the stunning views of the surrounding lava fields. Then, we will continue our journey south to the charming village of Hella. We will settle in there and stay for the next two nights. This peaceful village offers a perfect base for exploring the natural beauty of South Iceland.
Meal: Breakfast
We begin the day at the Seljalandsfoss waterfall. Make sure you have waterproof clothing as you can walk behind the falls.
Afterwards, we will drive along the scenic route to Skógar. There, you can explore the Skógar Folk Museum and discover early modern Iceland through its turf houses and folklore. Then, we are off to visit the majestic Skógafoss waterfall.
Here, you have the option to book a glacier hike on the Sólheimajökull glacier tongue. This adventure includes a guided walk on the glacier. This is where you will see stunning ice formations, deep crevasses, and a unique landscape shaped by the glacier’s movements.
The price per person is 120 EUR (subject to availability). The tour lasts 3 hours in total, with 1-1.5 hours spent on the ice, providing ample time to explore this icy wonderland.
If you choose not to participate in the glacier hike, the tour will continue south to the famous Reynisfjara black sand beach. You might also see the Cap of Dyrhólaey and the Reynisdrangar Sea Cliffs. Afterwards, we will visit the village of Vík before heading back to our hotel in the town of Hella.
Meal: Breakfast
On this last day, we will drive the famous Golden Circle route, starting with a stop at a geothermal greenhouse and horse stable. Here, you will learn about the Icelandic horse and its history.
Our second stop of the day is Geysir, where you can witness Strokkur, also known as “the Churn,” erupt every 5-7 minutes. Although the original geyser is dormant, you can still walk up to it. Just a bit further along the route is Gullfoss, or “the Golden Falls,” a truly breathtaking sight.
We will wrap up the day with a visit to Þingvellir, one of Iceland’s National Parks and a UNESCO World Heritage site. This is the home of the world’s oldest parliament. Here, you can witness the dramatic rift caused by the tectonic plates of North America and Eurasia beneath the park. The lava fields here tell countless stories of the past, steeped in history.
Meal: Breakfast
Individual transfer by Fly bus shuttle bus from your accommodation in Reykjavik to Keflavik International Airport.
Meal: Breakfast
• 4 nights accommodation, in rooms with shower/wc
• 3 days escorted bus tour with English-speaking guide/driver-guide
• Arrival & departure airport transfer by FLYBUS shuttle (no guide)
• 4x breakfast
• Blue Lagoon, including use of towel
• Skógar Folk Museum on early Modern Iceland with its turf houses
• Visit Icelandic horse stables & a geothermal greenhouse.
Complementary
• Free Wi-Fi on the bus
• Entrance fees.
Any additional services
Meals that are not listed under “included”
Single supplement (mandatory when in a single room)
International / Domestic Airfare
Optional activities
Drinks, tips and other personal expenses or services not specified on the program
Travel insurance
Gratuities
Voluntary tips for guides or drivers
Travel and medical insurance
Personal expenses
Hotels Used or similar
Budget Version
Reykjavík -Hotel Cabin (standard room)
Comfort Version
Hótel Klettur or similar
Hella
Budget Version
Stracta Hotel (standard room)
Comfort Version
Stracta Hotel (studio room)
Highlights & Experiences
2 nights in Reykjavík & 2 nights in South Iceland
Reykjanes Peninsula: Experience the moonlike landscapes, hot springs, and volcanic craters of this unique region, the current hot spot of Iceland
Relax at the Famous Blue Lagoon: Soak in the warm, mineral-rich waters and enjoy the stunning views of the surrounding lava fields
Geothermal Greenhouse and Stable Visit: Learn about sustainable farming practices and the history of the Icelandic horse at a geothermal greenhouse and horse stable
Iconic Golden Circle: Visit a geothermal greenhouse, see the erupting Strokkur geyser, and the majestic Gullfoss waterfall. Discover Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site and home to the world’s oldest parliament
Explore the Highlights of Iceland’s South Shore: Discover the Black Lava Beach, the breathtaking Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls, and the scenic village of Vík
Historical Insights: Visit the Skógar Folk Museum to learn about early modern Iceland through its turf houses and folklore
Budget holiday offering excellent value for money
Optional Glacier Hike: Enjoy an adventurous hike on the Sólheimajökull glacier tongue to see stunning ice formations and deep crevasses (subject to availability)
Optional hotel upgrade.
Additional Services
- Extra night in Reykjavik before/after the tour – on request
- Upgrade for private airport transfer. - Optional glacier hike on day 3 (subject to availability).
Start & End Location: Keflavik International Airport (with Fly bus shuttle)
Tour Pick-up Time: 08:45 on day 2 from Hotel Klettur & 09:00 from Hotel Cabin (subject to change).
NOTE: Itineraries may be subject to change at short notice during severe weather conditions and certain outdoor activities/day trips may be cancelled during the winter season in Iceland. In these rare cases, where situations of force majeure apply, excursions/activities cannot be refunded but the local guides will try their best to find reasonable alternatives where and whenever possible.
NOTE: Accommodations are subject to change.
Children discount: No discount available. Tour is not recommended for children younger than eight years of age.
Triple rooms are double rooms with an extra bed and ideal for two adults and one child.
Optional glacier hike: Duration of this activity is approximately 3 hours in total, about 90 minutes on the ice and about 30-40 min walk (one-way) from the car park to the glacier edge itself. The minimum age for the glacier hike is 10 years. You need to bring warm clothing, rain gear and hiking boots. The glacier hike can be booked through email with GTS before the tour starts. (Subject to availability).
Maximum group size - 40 pax.