5 Day Winter Package

Cancellation fees & charges:

As we start to incur costs from the time the contract is confirmed we will apply cancellation charges as shown below from the time when written notification of the cancellation is received:

Cancellations of Multi-day, Group & Trekking Tours

 More than 28 day’s notice

 90% refund

 Less than 28 day’s notice

 50% refund

 Less than 48 hour’s notice

 No refund

• Cancellations with more than 28 days’ notice before trip departure:
• You will be refunded 90% of the total tour price. 10% is non-refundable, as this represents our direct cost of booking and preparing your tour.
• Cancellations with less than 28 days’ notice before trip departure:
• You will be refunded 50% of your total tour price. 50% is non-refundable, as this represents our direct cost of canceling any arrangements made for your tour.
• Cancellations with less than 48-hours’ notice before trip departure:
• No refund will be given if tours are canceled with less than 48 hours’ notice, as Arctic Adventures will be charged for all costs such as guides, transport etc.
• 10% of the price of your trip is non-refundable, this percentage reflects our cost of booking and preparing your trip.

This Reykjavík package tour is the very best of winter adventure packages. Full details about each day´s activities are shown in the itinerary.

The Icelandic horse

Riding an Icelandic horse is a unique experience which no visitor to Iceland should miss out on, these horses have a unique fifth gait, tölt. The Icelandic horse was brought to Iceland in the 9th century, and the breed has been kept pure. Small but incredibly strong, these horses are perfectly suited to the rough Icelandic terrain. You just have to ride an Icelandic horse!

Snorkeling in Silfra

The unrivaled visibility of Silfra fissure, unique geological situation and the kind of underwater scenery usually only seen in the tropics, has made this a world top 10 dive. Silfra fissure is actually within the ravine in between the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates, these have been slowly moving apart at Þingvellir National Park. Diving between the tectonic plates is totally unique, you cannot do this anywhere else in the world! One of the best winter experiences in Iceland – our quality drysuit will keep you comfortable in the crystal clear glacial water.

Golden Circle

There are three components to the famous Golden Circle: Geysir, home to the famous hot spring which gave us the English word ‘Geyser’, see torrents of boiling water being erupted 25 m or higher! The geologically amazing, Þingvellir National Park, has the Mid-Atlantic Ridge running through it, right where Iceland´s historic parliament, Alþingi, one of the oldest parliaments in the world, was founded in 930 CE. The amazing history and geology of Þingvellir have placed it on the UNESCO World Heritage Site list. Finally, Gullfoss, (the Golden Waterfall), feel the spray in the air and the sheer power of nature as the roaring water forces its way through the rugged falls, dropping 32 m in two stages.

Lava Caving

Iceland, the land of fire and ice, is one of the most volcanically active places on earth. Those eruptions have formed huge lava fields over the centuries, and sometimes incredible lava tube caves.  Like the speleologist who discovered this lava cave you will get the opportunity to explore beneath the surface of Iceland. Your caving guide will explain the extraordinary and sometimes surprisingly colorful lava structures which were formed when high volumes of fluid lava flowed under lava which was already hardening. Delving beneath the surface you will see an amazing side of Iceland!

Glacier Hike and Ice Climbing

Two totally magical glacier experiences! You get to hike and go ice climbing on magnificent Sólheimajökull, a majestic glacier tongue of the great Vatnajökull, the largest glacier in Europe. Equipped with ice crampons, ice axes, helmets and all of the other glacier hiking and ice climbing equipment you need for your great ice adventure. Your guide will explain ice climbing techniques and how to use these tools then you are off to hike and climb on this rugged, raw and constantly changing frozen wonderland. You will see and learn all about the dramatic sink holes, crevasses and really jagged ice ridges which are part of this glacial world. Overall this combination tour is classed as easy. Ice climbing is classified as a moderate activity. This means it is suitable for those with no glacier experience who are in a reasonable physical condition.

Blue Lagoon

The iconic Blue Lagoon is one of the first places which comes to mind when people think about Iceland. Being located so perfectly, in the middle of a lava field in between the airport and the capital, it kind of is a must-see for anyone traveling to Iceland. The Blue Lagoon’s water is natural, pumped up through the ground where it has been heated by the hot lava flowing underneath the surface. It is rich in minerals like silica, which will leave your skin smooth and soft and is actually known to have healing powers for psoriasis and eczema. Doctors in Iceland write prescriptions for people to go to the lagoon. Soak in this magical lagoon in the most amazing Icelandic lava scenery. You will not be disappointed.

Vouchers:

Pick up and expected drop off times will be confirmed by our sales team after booking. When you arrange your trip you will initially be sent a voucher as proof of booking. This document will not contain your pick up and drop off details. Our sales team will send you a separate email containing your full itinerary, so please look out for this.

Remember to bring:

For this package tour you will need to have warm and waterproof outdoor clothing, headwear, gloves, hiking trousers, fleece or wool tops, hiking shoes, warm undergarments (fleece/wool sweater and pants), bathing suit, sunglasses (it can be very bright on the glacier) and a towel. Do not forget your camera!