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Classic Reykjavik Summer Mini Adventure
3 days, Reykjavik to Reykjavik
Itinerary Notes
Please note that due to high demand there may be limited availability when booking optional activities during the tour. Many of these can be pre-booked and we recommend that they are purchased in advance in order to secure space as they are quite popular. See the Available Extras below for details and add them in the Tour Extras section when confirming your trip.
Itinerary
Day 1Reykjavik
Meet your fellow travellers and CEO at a 10am briefing before heading out on a walking tour of Reykjavik. Stop by the Old Harbour, Hallgrimskirkja Cathedral and the city's charming town centre before hopping into a private vehicle to explore the Golden Circle's lesser-known side. Visit the Kerid Crater, then head to a geothermal farm and enjoy lunch cooked over volcanic heat. Enjoy Iceland's "golden hour" with a leisurely soak at the Secret Lagoon Hot Springs. Tonight, opt to head to a local brewery and sample from a flight of craft beers.
Please note that this tour begins at 10am on day 1. We recommend booking pre-tour accommodation in Reykjavik in order to ensure timely arrival to the welcome briefing and the day's activities, if not otherwise completing another G Adventures tour that finishes on the same day,
Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Reykjavik City Tour
Take a tour of the city, learning more about its history, architecture, people and culture.
Kerid Crater Visit
Visit the eye-catching Kerid Crater - a deep blue lake set in a red crater, surrounded by black volcanic rocks. Learn about its geology and history while admiring this uniquely Icelandic landscape.
Geothermal Farm Visit and Lunch
Tour the greenhouse and learn about the use of geothermal heating in Icelandic horticulture. Enjoy a lunch made with homegrown ingredients.
Secret Lagoon Hot Spring
The Secret Lagoon natural hot springs are the Golden Circle's best kept secret. The pool's natural surroundings and steam rising into the air gives the place a magical feeling. Warm water stays at 38-40 celsius all year. There are several geothermal spots and a little Geysir which erupts every 5 minutes. Swimsuit and towel rentals are available.
Optional Activities - Day 1 HideShow
Beer Tasting at Local Brewery
Enjoy sampling from a flight of beers at a local brewery. Cheers!
Meals included:
LunchDay 2Reykjavik
Hop on a ferry and explore the natural beauty of Videy Island with its unique artwork and landscapes, including the Imagine Peace Tower which was designed by Yoko Ono in tribute to her late husband John Lennon. Enjoy a free afternoon in Reykjavik. Opt to visit the famous Blue Lagoon or head out on a whale watching excursion.
Ferry
Get to the next spot on your route aboard a convenient and efficient ferry boat.
Videy Island Visit
Long known among Icelanders for its striking scenery, Videy Island today also draws art lovers from around the world to the Peace Tower, designed by Yoko Ono in tribute to John Lennon.
Ferry
Get to the next spot on your route aboard a convenient and efficient ferry boat.
Free Time
Enjoy a free afternoon to explore.
Optional Activities - Day 2 HideShow
Silfra Fissure Snorkelling
21900ISK per personLocated in the heart of Þingvellir National Park, with clear, narrow blue water channels, Silfra Fissure is one of Iceland’s most incredible spots for snorkelling. Float between the American and Eurasian continental plates and explore the incredible rock formations that make this spot regularly rated as one of world's top ten dive sites. Activity includes roundtrip transportation from Reykjavík (about 35 mins each way).
Blue Lagoon Visit
35-165EUR per personDrop by The Blue Lagoon geothermal spa, possibly the top attraction in the country. Located close (about 40 mins) from Reykjavík in the Grindavík lava field, the spa is open year round, providing a steamy respite from Icelandic winters. The waters are said to have healing properties and temperatures in the bathing lagoons average 37–39 °C (98–102 °F).
Golden Circle Tour
19990ISK per personEnjoy a tour of Iceland's most famous natural attractions. Tours typically start out with Þingvellir National Park, one of Iceland's most historic sites. From there make your way to the geothermal area near the Geysir hot spring. After, visit Gullfoss waterfall then hop on a snow machine to tour Langokull, Icelands second largest glacier.
Whale Watching from Reykjavik
Take to the water from Reykjavik Harbour for whale watching. Try to spot minke and humpback whales, dolphins, and porpoises from your vantage point aboard the boat. As you explore Faxaflói bay and the surrounding water, feel free to ask the expert guide accompanying you any and all questions about the area.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 3Reykjavik
Depart at any time.