Summary
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An action packed break in Reykjavik including super jeeps, the Golden Circle and whale watching
Highlights
- Get to know the intoxicating blend of restaurants, bars and shops that make Reykjavik one of Europe’s most exciting cities
- Take a full-day super jeep excursion through Iceland’s Golden Circle, visiting Thingvellir National Park, Strokkur geyser and the magnificent Gullfoss waterfall
- Embark on a thrilling whale-watching tour from Reykjavik’s old harbour as you go in search of minke and humpback whales, white-beaked dolphins and porpoises
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Recommended for:
Activity adventure | Natural world | Short break | Summer
Iceland’s buzzing capital Reykjavik is the gateway to some of the country’s, and indeed Europe’s, most memorable travel experiences. Indeed, just a short hop from the city’s vibrant bars and restaurants, you’ll find everything from wildlife encounters to the iconic Blue Lagoon. This action-packed summer break take sin the best of it, combining a super jeep safari – taking in the geological highlights of the Golden Circle – with a whale watching tour and three nights accommodation at a four-star city centre hotel.
Day by day itinerary
Day
1
UK/Reykjavik
Fly from London to Keflavik and take the shuttle airport transfer to Reykjavik. The rest of the day is at leisure to settle into your hotel and absorb the unique atmosphere of Iceland's capital.
Stay: Hotel Reykjavik Centrum (Superior)
Day
2
Golden Circle
A full-day Super Jeep excursion is the perfect way to explore some of Iceland's greatest natural phenomena. With an expert guide and plenty of stops along the way, you'll get a first-hand look at the nature and history for which this spectacular country is renowned. Begin in Thingvellir National Park, where the first Icelandic parliament was founded over 1,000 years ago. From there you'll head to the gurgling geysers and steaming vents of Haukadalur where you'll see Strokkur, one of Iceland's most powerful geysers, then, head to Gullfoss, one of Iceland's most impressive waterfalls. Stop for lunch before testing out the super jeep's capabilities as you traverse the glacial highlands, splashing through rivers and across rough terrain on your way back to Reykjavik. What's more, year-round snowmobiling at Langjokull Glacier is available as an optional extra.
Stay: Hotel Reykjavik Centrum (Superior)
Meals: B
Day
3
Whale watching
Today’s whale watching adventure begins at Reykjavik's old harbour. As you cruise into the open waters around the capital your captain and crew will keep an eye out for minke whales, white-beaked dolphins, harbour porpoises and humpback whales among others. At the end of the tour, return to Reykjavik and enjoy an evening at leisure.
Stay: Hotel Reykjavik Centrum (Superior)
Meals: B
Day
4
Blue Lagoon/UK
After this adventure-packed break you'll have the chance to relax in the famous mineral pools of the Blue Lagoon before your flight home.
Meals: B
Pricing
Any element of this itinerary can be adjusted to suit your needs. Just contact us to find out more.
Accommodation rating:
4-day tailor-made break
from £1,200 pp incl. flights
Standard
Low Season
from £1,200 pp. incl. flights
High Season
from £1,730 pp. incl. flights
Price includes:
- Return flights to Reykjavik
- arrival airport transfer to your hotel (shared)
- 3 nights at in a standard room at the Hotel Reykjavik Centrum on B&B basis
- 1 x whale-watching trip
- 1 x full day Golden Circle and Langjokull Glacier by Super Jeep
- 1 x transfer to Blue Lagoon with comfort entry and onward transfer to Keflavik airport
Terms & Conditions
Prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin/double room; prices are subject to availability and possible change; normal booking conditions apply.
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