Home to one of the world’s most dynamic landscapes, Iceland is the legendary ‘Land of Fire and Ice’. Vast ice caps, active volcanoes, spouting geysers, bubbling mud pools and geothermal hot springs are all part of the exciting nature you may experience on this extraordinary island. Marvel at the sights of the spectacular Golden Circle and make sure you keep an eye out for the elusive Northern Lights! There will also be time to immerse yourself in the landscape with a trip to the famous Blue Lagoon, followed by a visit to Perlan – an iconic glass domed building overlooking Reykjavik.
What’s Extra
After arriving at Reykjavik Airport, we transfer to our hotel. This evening, we get together to enjoy a welcome drink, followed by dinner.
This day excursion introduces us to some of the most interesting and best-known natural phenomena in Iceland, along the infamous Golden Circle route. It includes the Geysir area, Gullfoss waterfall and Thingvellir National Park.
We start our day by driving to Thingvellir National Park (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) which holds a special place in the hearts of Icelanders, with many historically important events having taken place here through the centuries. At Thingvellir, the Icelandic parliament Althingi was founded in 930 and in the year 1000 Icelanders adopted Christianity. Geologically, it is also unique. This is where the American and Eurasian tectonic plates are slowly drifting apart and you can clearly see the effects of the plate movements, with open cracks and fissures visible in the earth’s crust. After taking a walk through the exceptional landscape of Thingvellir, we continue our journey to the famous geothermal area around the hot springs of Geysir and Strokkur. Here we will see numerous small springs boiling and bubbling, and the Strokkur hot spring – which ejects its column of water high into the air every 5 – 10 minutes or so.
Today we spend the day exploring the many attractions the capital of Iceland has to offer. As we walk around Reykjavik, we can visit Hallgrimskirkja church, one of Reykjavík’s most famous monuments. When exploring the historical city centre, we will not only find the Town Hall, the Parliament building and the modernistic Harpa concert hall. Not to mention an impressive number of museums, cafés, restaurants and shops.
After breakfast today, we board our transfer to the The Blue Lagoon – a unique geothermal spa situated in the youngest lava field in west Iceland. We have the opportunity to relax in the milky blue water, enjoy an outdoor massage or spa treatment, or simply walk in the spectacular surroundings of the Lagoon.
After breakfast at the hotel, we transfer to Reykjavik Airport for our flight home.
Located just moments away from Laugavegur shopping street, Skuggi Hotel by Keahotels is the ideal choice for guests looking to be centrally located while discovering all that Reykjavik has to offer. Cafés, restaurants and shops can be found nearby, and all the cities main sights are within walking distance.
The hotel features an on-site bar, 24-hour front desk and free Wi-Fi.
Rooms include a flat-screen TV, Wi-Fi, Coffee and tea set and private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer.
Frequently Asked Questions
The transfer time from Reykjavik Airport to your hotel is approximately 45 minutes, depending on weather and traffic.
Passport validity requirements:
To travel to Iceland, you must follow the Schengen area passport requirements.
To enter Iceland (and all Schengen countries) your passport must:
Visa requirements:
You can travel to countries in the Schengen area for up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa. This applies if you travel as a tourist
Icelandic Krona
Dressing in layers with warm, water/wind-proof casual daytime wear is recommended with comfortable, warm footwear, thick socks, gloves, a hat and sunglasses.
A reasonable level of fitness/mobility is required for the sightseeing. The order of the itinerary and events may be subject to change.
Northern Lights sightings cannot be guaranteed.
We suggest a Group Collection to cover transfer drivers, guide, and hotel staff of €15.00 per person. Your Tour Leader will collect this on your behalf and distribute it accordingly, thus relieving you of the burden of who, when and how much to tip. The tipping of housekeeping will be left to your individual discretion (a small amount left in your room on departure should cover this and would be much appreciated). As is customary, ‘the hat’ will be passed around for the driver and guide on all optional excursions.
Average Temperatures
| Month(s) | Highest temperature | Lowest temperature |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3 °C | -3 °C |
| February - March | 2 °C | -2 °C |
| April | 5 °C | °C |
| May | 9 °C | 3 °C |
| June | 11 °C | 7 °C |
| July - August | 3 °C | 8 °C |
| September | 9 °C | 5 °C |
| October | 6 °C | 2 °C |
| November | 5 °C | °C |
| December | 4 °C | -1 °C |
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