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Iceland Winter
7 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.
All travellers booked on this tour should book onward travel after 3:30pm on Day 7.
Days 5 to 7 are independent and unescorted by a CEO
Itinerary
Day 1Reykjavik
Arrive at any time.
Make your way to Reykjavík today to start your tour.
There are pre-bookable activities available for this tour. Check out the "Available Extras" section of the Overview page for more information on these activities, and cost-saving bundles.
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. 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.
Optional Activities - Day 1 HideShow
Harpa Concert Hall
Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre is one of Reykjavik's greatest and most distinguished landmarks. Situated by the old harbour, the award-winning building serves as a concert all and boasts a wide variety of hosted events where all musical genres play a part.
Day 2Reykjavik/Álftröð
Travel from Reykjavík to explore a lava cave in the Bláfjöll Mountains. In the afternoon, get up close and personal with the famous Icelandic horse before returning to Álftröð. In the evening, you will have your first chance to see the Northern Lights out in the countryside.
The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon, and sightings will be dependent on weather conditions. G Adventures cannot guarantee that travellers booked on this tour will experience the Northern Lights.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Lava Caving by the Blue Mountains
Go beneath the earth's surface to discover how Iceland was created. Walk and crawl through the Raufarholshellir cave that was carved out by flowing volcanic lava, and marvel at the multi-coloured rock formations left in its path.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Meet Icelandic Horses at a Farm
The Icelandic horse is a very unique breed. Although small and at times pony-sized, Icelandic horses are long-lived and hardy. At our guesthouse, stop by the farm and learn all you need to know about the Icelandic horse, with a focus on its gait and unique character.
Meals included:
Breakfast | DinnerDay 3Álftröð
Head to Þingvellir National Park. Visit sights like the Geysir Hot Spring and Gullfoss waterfall. In the evening, embrace your inner chef and prepare dinner together at the guesthouse. Afterwards, you will have another opportunity to try seeing the Northern Lights.
The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon, and sightings will be dependent on weather conditions. G Adventures cannot guarantee that travellers booked on this tour will experience the Northern Lights.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Thingvellir National Park Visit
Stop at Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO world heritage site, to see the tectonic faults created by North American and Eurasian tectonic plates shifting apart. The Oxara river cuts through the largest rift in the valley, Almannagja, and leads to the Oxarafoss waterfall. Iceland’s parliament was also established in the area in 930. The park was later created to protect the remains of the open-air assembly grounds.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Gullfoss Waterfall Visit
Discover one of the most impressive waterfalls in Iceland, Gullfoss, and complete the circuit known as the Golden Circle. This massive waterfall cascades over three “steps” before spilling into a large crevice. Fed by a glacier lake, the water passing through the falls can be a dark grey depending on how much sediment gets pushed through the river.
Geysir Visit
See a variety of geothermal pools and the erupting hot spring Strokkur. Geysir is one of the oldest geysers recorded in the world, but is most often dormant. Strokkur erupts a spray of boiling hot water straight into the air about every ten minutes.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Meals included:
Breakfast | DinnerDay 4Álftröð/Reykjavik
Travel to Sólheimajökull glacier and take some time to explore the area, or opt for a stunning hike. Drive the scenic southern coast and visit the Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls on the way back to Reykjavík.
Opt to pre-book the "Glacier Hiking on Sólheimajökull" activity on the checkout page ahead of time to include this optional on your tour.
Free Time
Discover what the Sólheimajökull can tell you about the effects of climate change in Iceland. Opt to take a hike around this beautiful area.
Skógafoss Waterfall Visit
Visit Skógafoss, one of the largest and most recognizable waterfalls in Iceland. The 60m (200 ft) high falls forms a constant mist that floats in the air, if viewed in the sunlight the mist can create rainbows. The sound and view of the thundering water cutting through the green hills make the falls a must-see on any trip to Iceland.
Seljalandsfoss Waterfall Visit
Seljalandsfoss is a 60m (196 ft) tall waterfall located along the popular ring road. Behind the flow of water is a path, allowing visitors to peek behind the curtain of water cascading over the rocks above.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Optional Activities - Day 4 HideShow
Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike
Equipped with crampons and an ice axe, hike through the dramatic glacier valley and along the black sand flood plains to the edge of the ice. Enjoy stunning, panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, glaciers and the Eyjafjallajökull volcano. The guide will explain the volcanic history of the area and the effects of global warming.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 5Reykjavik
Free day to explore the city and surrounding area independently. Opt to explore this quaint town, or get your adrenaline pumping on one of the many activities available around Reykjavík.
Need help booking extra excursions while in Reykjavik? Speak to your sales agent about pre-booking activities for this day.
Days 5-7 of this itinerary are unescorted by a CEO, giving you the maximum time for activities and personal exploration.
Want to do more with your tour? You can pre-book the following activities to experience during your free time in Reykjavík: Snorkelling in Þingvellir National Park (half-day), and Whale Watching from Reykjavik (half-day).
Your CEO will also be able to assist you with booking these, and a range of other optional activities we offer with our local partner, upon arrival in Reykjavík.
Your Discover Moment
There's plenty to see and do in Reykjavík, and we wanted to make sure that you had some time to take it all in. Feel free to relax or try optional activities like hiking over glaciers, whale-watching off the coast, and snorkelling between two continents. Your CEO has more ideas if you need them. Just ask!
Optional Activities - Day 5 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).
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 6Reykjavik
Free day to explore the city and surrounding area independently. Opt to explore this quaint town, or get your adrenaline pumping on one of the many activities available around Reykjavík.
Need help booking extra excursions while in Reykjavik? Speak to your sales agent about pre-booking activities for this day.
Days 5-7 of this itinerary are unescorted by a CEO, giving you the maximum time for activities and personal exploration.
Want to do more with your tour? You can pre-book the following activities to experience during your free time in Reykjavík: Silfra Fissure Snorkelling (half-day), and Whale Watching from Reykjavik (half-day).
Your CEO will also be able to assist you with booking these, and a range of other optional activities we offer with our local partner, upon arrival in Reykjavík.
Your Discover Moment
There's plenty to see and do in Reykjavík, and we wanted to make sure that you had some time to take it all in. Feel free to relax or try optional activities like hiking over glaciers, whale-watching off the coast, and snorkelling between two continents. Your CEO has more ideas if you need them. Just ask!
Optional Activities - Day 6 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).
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 7Reykjavik
Visit the famous Blue Lagoon en route to Keflavik airport. Any onward travel must be booked after 3:30 pm.
Board an included shuttle to the Blue Lagoon and arrive by 10:00am. After having enjoyed all that the Blue Lagoon has to offer, you can either return to Reykjavík or be dropped off at Keflavík International Airport (KEF) on the included shuttles. Timetables will be available on site.
Please note that your voucher to visit the Blue Lagoon will be at hotel reception. Unless otherwise specified, your included shuttle will depart at 8:30am from the bus stop outside Hotel Cabin, and your Blue Lagoon ticket is for 10:00am.
Please only book onward travel after 3:30pm.
Blue Lagoon Transfer and Entrance
A trip to Iceland isn't complete without a visit to the famous Blue Lagoon. Spoil yourself by taking advantage of the lagoon's geothermal seawater known for it's positive effects on the skin. Bathe in the mineral-rich hot water of the famous outdoor spa surrounded by rugged lava landscape. Take advantage of the included entrance and return transfer back to Reykjavik or to Keflavik airport.