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Overview
Highlights
- Drive the Golden Circle: erupting hot springs at Geysir, Gullfoss waterfalls and Þingvellir National Park
- Stay for two nights between Skaftafell and Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
- Visit the small village of Fáskrúðsfjörður on the east coast of Iceland
- Whale watching near Akureyri on a silent electric boat
- Stay at the Blue Lagoon to enjoy a soak in the hotel's own private bathing lagoon, not available to the general public
What's this trip about?
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Trip includes
- Transfer from the airport
- Hotel pick-up for car rental
- Guided tour of Reykjavik
- Sky Lagoon Pure Experience and transfers
- Rental car for 9 days Car type S (Car Skoda Octavia or similar Automatic), with unlimited mileage, CDW insurance and GPS
- Best available accommodation outside of Reykjavik in our recommended country hotels with private facilities and breakfast included
- Blue Ice Glacier walk
- Zodiac tour at the Glacier Lagoon
- Forest Lagoon Entrance
- 1 night at the Silica Hotel @ the Blue Lagoon, breakfast included
- Whale Watching on day 9
- 24-hour emergency service
- Taxes and service fees
Itinerary
On arrival, you'll be met by your private driver and taken to your hotel. After settling in, meet your guide for a private guided tour, exploring this lovely capital. Be sure to check out the design stores and cool cafes in central Reykjavik.
In the even...
Reykjavik is an easy city to explore on foot or bike. Feel the fresh air on your face with a visit to the harbour and perhaps enjoy a food tour of this small capital. If you're interested in experiencing the city's thriving coffee culture, head to the main stre...
Pick up your hire car at 9.00am in the morning.
Today is known as driving the Golden Circle: erupting hot springs at Geysir, Gullfoss waterfalls and Þingvellir National Park. The Gullfoss waterfalls are Iceland's most popular and easily accessible from R...
This morning, before departing your manor hotel, for those who enjoy riding horses, there is the option to book a 1-hour easy horseback ride on the gentle pure breed Icelandic horse, around the beautiful surroundings of farm to Írárfoss waterfall.
Spend ...
Be surprised by the small village of Fáskrúðsfjörður. The French had heavily fished Icelandic waters since the 16th century and street signs here are in Icelandic and French. There is a French cemetery outside town filled with too few of the many thousands of F...
After breakfast, head north to Lake Mývatn’s eastern shore. On the drive this morning, we suggest you take a detour to Seyðisfjörður and the Gufu waterfall. Stop at the Vök baths for a dip and lunch. Alternatively, plan your day to stop for lunch at Nielsen Re...
Drive towards Akureyri, enjoy lunch in the small town centre, or head to the art centre on the harbour for a panoramic lunch before travelling further east. Included today is the Forest Lagoon spa resort.
Tonight, you will enjoy special accommodation wit...
Before departing the region today, an optional experience is to join a Drangey island boat and puffin tour, departing at 10am. Drangey island is a birdwatching paradise. The island is a nesting colony for thousands of seabirds, including puffins, guillemots, ga...
This morning, make your way to the Blue Lagoon, the ultimate hot spring experience. Set in the heart of a stunning lava landscape, Silica Hotel is just a ten-minute walk from the Blue Lagoon. The hotel offers its own private bathing lagoon, which is available for hotel guests every day from 09:00 to 22:00.
You have the option to include the Vatnshellir Cave tour today.
Drive to Keflavik International Airport and return your hire car before flying out.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.
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Tour Operator
50 Degrees North is a niche, independently owned, specialist travel company that aims to give you a little more than just a holiday.
50 Degrees North specializes in holiday travel to Scandinavia, Finland, Iceland, Greenland, the Arctic. We specialize regionally, as we believe it is not possible to be good at everything. We also focus on offering the most enriching style of travel.
WHY TRAVEL WITH US?
There are many reasons to book your Nordic or Arctic holiday with us, and here are a few to think about;
You get to speak with a passionate local Scandinavian with firsthand knowledge from the region. Be sure to check us out here.
- All our sales staff and owners are Scandinavians, and we know our home region like the back of our hand. This expertise is unique in the industry, and adds significant value to each booking, ensuring our customers have the best possible holiday experience.
- As Scandinavians, we have a strong relationship with local suppliers and hoteliers. We contract directly with local guides, hoteliers and transport companies. There are no middlemen taking a cut, and our rates are competitive. That said; we are not in the game of competing for the cheapest available rate of the day. The personal touch and care we provide for every trip we put together goes far beyond anything offered through an online booking site.
- We keep updated on local conditions to benefit your holiday. This may include; a) knowledge on which areas of town have building works taking place which may affect your good night’s sleep; b) knowledge of which cruise ship may be docking in small fjord villages when you happen to be there seeking peace and quiet; c) alternative transport options taking you away from the crowds.
- 50 Degrees North has offices in Lillehammer (Norway) as well as Melbourne, (Australia) and will be able to respond to sales and operational inquiries in three time zones.
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- Extra car insurance, such as S-CDW and gravel protection.
- Flight tickets to/from start and end points, any airport taxes, travel insurance, visas, gratitudes and any items of personal nature. Optional activities such as the Irarfoss horseback riding, GeoSea hotsprings, Puffin tour and Vatnshellir cave tour can be arranged before you leave. During peak season, they can book out early so please ask us for further details.
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