Majestic Iceland: An Adventure Through Nature and Culture
Arrivak at airport pickup and transfer to the Blue Lagoon.
Check into The Retreat Hotel in Blue Lagoon. Enjoy the following inclusions at The Retreat hotel: À la carte breakfast, Welcome drink, Access to the Retreat Spa, Access to the Blue Lagoon, Access to Retreat Lagoon, Access to Blue Lagoon Ritual, Blue Lagoon Skincare amenities, Minibar, Daily group yoga sessions, Icelandic coffee time in the lobby. Northern lights viewing opportunity from your hotel on this day, if weather conditions allow.
Spend the night in The Retreat hotel or similar.
Breakfast at your hotel and check out.
Enjoy the well known Golden Circle tour. Thingvellir is characterised by tectonic rift valley and marks the rifting of the Eurasian and North American plates from each other. In 930 the Icelandic Parliament, the first democracy in the world, was established at Thingvellir. Thingvellir became World Heritage Site in 2004. Strokkur and the Geysir area will be visited. See Oxararfoss waterfalls. Near Geysir is the beautiful Gullfoss Waterfall.
Enjoy the view from above and walk down the path to get close to the powerful waterfall. Enjoy a unique lunch at Friðheimar greenhouse/tomato farm. Afterwards relax in the Secret Lagoon, a natureal geothermal bath, where you bath in raw nature and relax at the end of the trip. Grímsborgir Hotel, near Iceland's Golden Circle, offers luxurious rooms, private villas, and hot tubs. Enjoy stunning views, a gourmet restaurant. Renowned for warm hospitality, it's perfect for relaxation and adventure.
Spend the night in Grímsborgir hotel or similar.
Breakfast at your hotel and check out.
Today drive the south coast of Iceland. Seljalandsfoss is 60 m high and it is possible to walk behind it, and get a unique view from behind. Visit hidden gem cave waterfall Gljufrabúi. Skógafoss is on of the most famous waterfalls in Iceland. Eyjafjallajökull is now famous for it´s 2010 volcanic eruption that disrupted air traffic in Europe.
From Dyrhólaey is a breathtaking view over the black sand beaches (if accessible). Reynisfjara black beach was, in 1991, ranked as one of the ten most beautiful non-tropical beaches in the world. On the way see Sólheimajökull, an outlet glacier, flowing out of the ice cap Mýrdalsjökull. Black Beach Suites in Vík, Iceland, offers modern, stylish accommodations with stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean and Reynisfjara's black sand beach. Each suite features a kitchenette, private terrace, and contemporary amenities, providing a comfortable and scenic retreat near Vík's natural wonders.
Spend the night in Black beach Suites or similar.
Breakfast at hotel.
This day will be spent in the National Park of Vatnajökull, with Skaftafell and its famous glacier lagoon, Jökulsárlón and Fjallsárlón. Start the day with a visit to the Crystal Blue Ice Cave, formed within Vatnajökull glacier, dazzles visitors with its ethereal blue ice walls and unique natural beauty, accessible only during the winter months.
Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon is a beautiful lagoon in front of a calving glacier. Enjoy amazing view of floating icebergs in the lagoon and walk between them at the black beach, which is sometime referred to the Diamond Beach. Enjoy the natural wonders of Skaftafell National Park and visit Fjarðárgljúfur canyon on this day.
Spend the night in Black beach Suites or similar.
Breakfast at your hotel and check out.
Today enjoy the scenic drive from the South Coast back to the capital, Reykjavík. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure in Reykjavík (See possible add ons below).
The Reykjavik Edition is a luxury hotel in Iceland's capital, offering chic, modern rooms with stunning views of the harbour and mountains. It features upscale dining, a spa, and a central location ideal for exploring Reykjavik's vibrant culture and attractions. Spend the night in 5* Reykjavik Edition Hotel or similar.
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Breakfast at hotel.
Today you will visit the magnificent Snæfellsnes peninsula. Kirkjufell, also known as “The Church Mountain,” and its neighboring Kirkjufellfoss waterfall are iconic landmarks of Snæfellsnes, famously featured as the “Arrowhead Mountain” in Game of Thrones. Búdakirkja, the Black Church of Búdir, sits alone among lava fields on the south coast of the peninsula. Originally built in 1703 and rebuilt in 1987.
Arnarstapi Fishing Village features picturesque coastal cliffs formed by ancient volcanic activity. The village is renowned for its beautiful harbor, stone arches, and marine geyser. Ytri Tunga beach is home to a friendly and curious seal colony that often sunbathes on the rocks, providing an excellent opportunity for wildlife spotting. Lóndrangar are two basalt pinnacles, remnants of a larger crater, rising 75 meters above the southern coastline. Djúpalónssandur beach, with its black volcanic sand, is a historic site where fishermen once tested their strength with “lifting stones”. On this day you will also visit Vatnshellir lava cave. The Lava Cave in Iceland is a fascinating subterranean attraction formed by volcanic activity over 8,000 years ago, offering visitors a unique glimpse into the island's geological history.
Spend the night in 5* Reykjavik Edition Hotel or similar.
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