Winter Activity Weekend in Reykjavik

Overview:

Departure Dates:

Tour Itinerary:

Day 1 (Thursday): Arrival in Reykjavik

Arrival in Keflavik airport. Shuttle bus transfer to your hotel.

Day 2 (Friday): Walk on Ice near Eyjafjallajökull Volcano & Northern Lights Hunt

Take a walk on the Ice Side, 09:00 - 19:00
Within a little less than two hours drive from Reykjavík is Eyjafjallajökull glacier, and just a little further the Sólheimajökull glacier tongue extends down from Mýrdalsjökull, Iceland´s fourth largest glacier. A glacier hike is a great way to experience Icelandic nature. We take an easy glacier walk on crampons up on to the ice field where a wonderland of ice sculptures, ridges and deep crevasses awaits discovery. During the hike you learn more about these disappearing giants. We will provide and teach you how to use basic glacier equipment for this tour. On the way back we make two stops, at the striking waterfalls Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss.

Included: Bus fare with audio guidance, 3 - 3.5 hours guided glacier hike, ice hiking gear & safety equipment, pick up is up to 30 minutes before departure
Duration: ~ 10 hours
Additional Information:
Remember to bring warm clothing, rain gear and hiking boots
Children 9 years and younger are not permitted on this tour
Ice climbing is not included in this tour
Operation of this tour depends on weather conditions on the glacier
English audio guidance on the bus

Northern Lights Hunt, 21:00 - 00:00
The Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis, are a spectacular natural phenomenon, often seen dancing around in fantastic colours across the Icelandic Arctic sky. The Northern lights are caused by the interaction of particles from the sun with the upper atmosphere near the North Pole. This creates this wonderful light effect, known as the Aurora Borealis. The locations visited are different every tour since we go where it’s most likely to see the Northern Lights each day. This tour is dependant on weather and sightings are not guaranteed. If you don't see any lights on your tour you are welcome on another Northern Lights tour free of charge. Refreshments not included.
Pick up: 20:30 (16 Oct – 14 Mar) or 21:30 (01 – 15 Oct & 15 Mar – 15 Apr)
Duration: 3 hours
Included: Bus fare and guidance in English

Day 3 (Saturday): ATV Adventure & Blue Lagoon

Lava beach ATV Tour & Blue Lagoon, 11:00 ~ flexible return 
On this tour, you drive on mountain roads towards and over the mountain Festarfjall. From there you will head to the black sandy beach called Selatangar where you will get off the bike and explore some of the old ruins that are still to be found on the beach. After a brief stop, you continue the ride with more exciting mountain safari.
The ATV tour takes two hours, after which your guide will bring you back to the Blue Lagoon. There you can either spend the rest of the afternoon bathing in the lagoon and take the bus back to your hotel.
Included: Return bus fare to the Blue Lagoon, 2 hour ATV tour ( 2 persons per ATV; single person per ATV at extra cost), pick up is up to 30 minutes before departure, Blue Lagoon admission.
Duration: 5 hours + free time at the Blue Lagoon

Day 4 (Sunday): Golden Circle Super Jeep Tour with Snowmobile

Golden Circle Super Jeep Tour & Snowmobiling, 09:00 - 18:00 or 19:00
The Golden Circle tour allows visitors to get in touch with some of Iceland’s most famous and exciting natural phenomena. Our first stop is at Þingvellir National Park, one of Iceland’s most significant historical sites  due to the fact that it was here that Iceland’s first parliament was founded, in the year 930 AD. From Þingvellir we head along mountain tracks toward the world-renowned geothermal area around Geysir hot spring, the one spouting hot spring on Earth after which all other spouting hot springs are named. From there we continue on to Gullfoss (“The Golden Waterfall”) where you can stand so close to the edge that you can feel the spray of the glacial water on your face. Next we kick into action and get even closer to Iceland’s nature and go for a snowmobiling tour on Langjökull, Iceland’s second largest glacier. We reserve the right to alter the itinerary according to weather and road conditions.
Pick up: Between 08:30-09:00 from all hotels & guesthouses in Reykjavik
Duration of trip: 9-10 hours
Included : Pick up from hotels/guesthouses in Reykjavik, guided super jeep tour in English, 1 hour snowmobile tour (2 persons per snowmobile) and all equipment needed.
Please note: Choices of roads and availability of activities are condition dependent. For snowmobiling tours drivers need to present a valid driver’s license .2 persons share each snowmobile. Lunch and refreshments are not included in the prices and please note that operation period is dependent on snow layers.

Day 5 (Monday): Departure from Reykjavik

Morning free to explore more of Reykjavik. Shuttle bus transfer back to Keflavik airport. Return flight.

Package Includes:

• Direct flights from London, Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh or Bristol to Reykjavik and return (Other UK airports upon request)
• 1 piece of check-in luggage per traveler (up to 20 kg)
• Shuttle bus airport transfers in Reykjavik
• 4 nights stay in selected accommodation, room with shower/wc
• 4 breakfasts at the hotel
• 10 hour Glacier Walk Tour
• 3 hour guided Northern Lights Tour
• 2 hour ATV Tour (2 persons sharing)
• Blue Lagoon admission fee
• 9-10 hour Golden Circle Tour by Super Jeep and 1 hour snowmobile tour (2 persons sharing) on Langjökull glacier
• 24 hour emergency service
• ATOL protection

You'll see...

• Geysers & hot springs in Iceland
• Northern Lights in Iceland
• Reykjavik City
• The Blue Lagoon Iceland
• Hot Springs Iceland
• Northern Lights
• Photographing the Northern Lights