Gems of South Iceland and Reykjavik
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Overview
Highlights
- Visit the “must-see” wonders like the Golden Circle, Skogafoss waterfall, black sand beaches and the Glacier Lagoon.
- Sail among the massive floating icebergs at the Glacier Lagoon.
- Learn about Iceland’s unique geology at the LAVA Centre.
- Discover the breathtakingly beautiful Skaftafell area of Vatnajokull National Park.
- Enjoy local experiences such as a visit to a geothermal park and a visit to an Icelandic farm.
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Destinations
Trip includes
- Arrival & departure airport transfer by Flybus shuttle (no guide)
- Guided mini-bus tour from day 2 to day 5
- Professional English-speaking local driver-guide from day 2 to day 5
- Free Wi-Fi on board tour vehicle
- Accommodation 5 nights in a standard room with facilities
- Guided Whale Watching tour from Reykjavík
- Entrance to the Whales of Iceland exhibition
- Entrance to the Sky Lagoon geothermal spa, including a rental towel
- Return ferry trip to Westman Islands
- Entrance to Eldheimar exhibition
- Entrance to Lavashow
- Entrance to Skógasafn Folk museum
- Taxes and service fees
- 24-hour assistance while you are in Iceland
Itinerary
On arrival at Keflavik International Airport, you will be welcomed and driven to your accommodation in Reykjavík.
If you are arriving earlier in the day, you might consider adding a day tour. We’d be happy to make suggestions based on your interests. One...
At 09:00, meet your tour guide, who will show the group the highlights of Iceland’s exciting capital. Learn about life in the city from the very beginning of settlement in Iceland to the present day. Stop by the church of Hallgrímskirkja and drive through the u...
Ahoy! Today you will take a short ferry ride to the Westman Islands. There is a bus and walking tour of the village of Heimaey and this extraordinary island. The volcanic eruption in 1973 is, without doubt, considered the largest natural disaster in Iceland in ...
Your first stop of the day will be at the high but narrow Seljalandsfoss waterfall, which plunges over the mountains and where you can follow a slick and wet trail right behind the falls. Pass the glaciers Mýrdalsjökull and the infamous volcano Eyjafjallajökull...
Today we drive the rough unpaved road to Landmannalaugar, an oasis in the barren highlands surrounded by vivid rhyolite mountains. The highlight is a 90-minute round-trip hike up toward Brenninsteinsalda, the rainbow mountain of Iceland, which is still “hot” an...
Breakfast at your hotel. Please note that this might be a light breakfast if you are taking an early morning flight.
When it’s time for your Iceland adventure to end, you will be picked up from the hotel for your airport transfer by a shuttle bus about t...
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.
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Tour Operator
50 Degrees North is a niche, independently owned, specialist travel company that aims to give you a little more than just a holiday.
50 Degrees North specializes in holiday travel to Scandinavia, Finland, Iceland, Greenland, the Arctic. We specialize regionally, as we believe it is not possible to be good at everything. We also focus on offering the most enriching style of travel.
WHY TRAVEL WITH US?
There are many reasons to book your Nordic or Arctic holiday with us, and here are a few to think about;
You get to speak with a passionate local Scandinavian with firsthand knowledge from the region. Be sure to check us out here.
- All our sales staff and owners are Scandinavians, and we know our home region like the back of our hand. This expertise is unique in the industry, and adds significant value to each booking, ensuring our customers have the best possible holiday experience.
- As Scandinavians, we have a strong relationship with local suppliers and hoteliers. We contract directly with local guides, hoteliers and transport companies. There are no middlemen taking a cut, and our rates are competitive. That said; we are not in the game of competing for the cheapest available rate of the day. The personal touch and care we provide for every trip we put together goes far beyond anything offered through an online booking site.
- We keep updated on local conditions to benefit your holiday. This may include; a) knowledge on which areas of town have building works taking place which may affect your good night’s sleep; b) knowledge of which cruise ship may be docking in small fjord villages when you happen to be there seeking peace and quiet; c) alternative transport options taking you away from the crowds.
- 50 Degrees North has offices in Lillehammer (Norway) as well as Melbourne, (Australia) and will be able to respond to sales and operational inquiries in three time zones.
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Logistics
What's excluded
- Breakfast on arrival day
- International airfare
- Baggage porterage at airport/hotel
- Personal travel insurance (highly recommended)
- Beverages, snacks, lunches, dinners unless otherwise noted in itinerary
- Guaranteed early check-in (check-in time for most hotels in Iceland starts between 14:00 and 16:00 (2:00pm and 4:00pm)
- Guaranteed late check-out
- Any service not specifically listed under “Included” We can arrange a private airport tranfer for you.
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