Gems of South Iceland and Reykjavik
Gems of South Iceland and Reykjavik
Gems of South Iceland and Reykjavik
6 Days Starting and ending in Reykjavik, Iceland
Visiting: Reykjavik, Westman Islands, Vík
Tour operator:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 18
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
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Tour Overview
Discover the breathtaking beauty of Iceland with the "Gems of South Iceland and Reykjavik" tour. This immersive journey offers a perfect blend of wildlife, culture, and natural wonders. Begin your adventure in Reykjavik, exploring its rich history and vibrant city life. Experience the thrill of whale watching and visit the Whales of Iceland exhibition. Relax at the Sky Lagoon geothermal spa and marvel at the Eldheimar volcanic exhibition. Journey to the Westman Islands, witness the stunning Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls, and enjoy the unique Icelandic lava show. Conclude your trip with a highland vehicle tour to the colorful Landmannalaugar. Enjoy comfortable accommodations and daily breakfasts, ensuring a memorable and hassle-free experience.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Reykjavik Arrival (-/-/-)
Location: Reykjavik
Accommodation Name: hotel
Welcome to Reykjavik! Upon arrival at Keflavik International Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel by the Flybus Shuttle Bus for check-in. Depending on your time of arrival, spend the day at leisure to explore the city at your own pace. Ingolfur Arnarson, the first settler of Iceland, built his farm on the peninsula where Reykjavík stands today. The town earned its name “Smokey Bay” after columns of steam rose from the hot springs and made a deep impression on the first settlers. Reykjavik offers a wide range of restaurants and coffee houses, making dinner a great way to get better acquainted with Icelands capital.
Overnight in Reykjavik
Day 2: Reykjavik City Tour - Whale Watching - Sky Lagoon (B/-/-)
Location: Reykjavik
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast at the hotel, meet your tour guide at 09:00, who will show you the highlights of Icelands exciting capital. Youll learn about life in the city from the very beginning of settlement in Iceland to the present day. You will stop by the church of Hallgrímskirkja and drive through the university district, past the Nordic house and the National Museum. In the city centre, you will stop by the City hall, which juts into the small lake of Tjörnin. Nearby are the Lutheran Cathedral and the House of Parliament. You will also be driven by the harbour to observe fishing vessels of different sizes, whale hunters and whale watchers. In Reykjavík are many public works of art, mainly sculptures. The latest addition to Reykjavík is the concert/conference hall of Harpan (the Harp), built on the town centres northern waterfront, whose dramatic design captures and reflects the citys light, ocean and sky with a thrilling effect. In the afternoon, enjoy the spirit of whale watching, getting as close as possible without disturbing the animals. You might see dolphins, humpback, orca, blue, and minke whales during this 3-hour cruise. The guide will direct your attention as you travel across Faxaflói Bay, where a blend of warm and cold ocean currents creates spectacular whale-watching opportunities. Afterwards, you will visit the Whales of Iceland exhibition with life-sized whale models and a virtual reality experience. Next up, is the Sky Lagoon, which is Icelands latest geothermal lagoon spa experience, where the ocean meets the sky. Immerse yourself in the warm and rejuvenating waters of an oasis near the city centre of Reykjavík. Enjoy this authentic and remarkable place through an unforgettable and inspiring spa experience.
Overnight in Reykjavik
Day 3: Reykjavik - Westman Islands (By Ferry) - Hella (B/-/-)
Location: Westman Islands
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After a delicious breakfast, meet the guide and take a short ferry ride to the Westman Islands. There is a bus and walking tour of the village of Heimaey and this extraordinary island. The volcanic eruption in 1973 is, without doubt, considered the largest natural disaster in Iceland in recent history. The eruption began on January 23rd on the island of Heimaey, the only populated island of the Vestmannaeyjar archipelago. After the evacuation of the inhabitants and during the 5 months while the eruption lasted, there was much uncertainty as to whether or not the island could ever be repopulated. You will explore bird cliffs during your tour to the Westman Islands, walk up the volcano crater, and visit “Pompei of the North“ (Eldheimar museum), a volcanic excavation project. You have the afternoon free to wander around the town of Heimaey, with its birds and sign of recent volcanic eruptions. Finally, you will return to the mainland and stay for 2 nights in South Iceland.
Overnight in Hella
Day 4: Hella - Seljalandsfoss - Vik - Skogar - Skogafoss - Hella (B/-/-)
Location: Vík
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
In the morning, after breakfast, you will meet the guide, and head towards the first stop of the day, which will be at the high but narrow Seljalandsfoss waterfall, which plunges over the mountains and where you can follow a slick and wet trail right behind the falls. You will pass the glaciers Mýrdalsjökull and the infamous volcano Eyjafjallajökull on the way to the village of Vík, where you will attend the stunning Icelandic lava show, the only exhibition in the world where you can experience actual flowing lava! By melting lava and pouring it on ice in a room full of people, you will be able to see the lava flowing, hear it sizzling, and feel the heat that radiates from it. You will walk along the black lava beach and bird cliffs at Reynisfjara and see exciting basalt columns and rock formations. In the afternoon you will visit Skogar, the folk museum with its turf houses and the thundering Skógafoss waterfall, which is 60 meters high and belongs to the most impressive waterfalls in the country or join an optional glacier hike at Sólheimajökull glacier tongue. It‘s an informative and easy glacier walk through a frozen wonderland of different shades of glacier ice.
Overnight in Hella
Day 5: Hella - Landmannalaugar - Brenninsteinsalda - Hjalparfoss - Reykjavik (B/-/-)
Location: Reykjavik
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today after a delicious breakfast at the hotel, you will meet the guide, and be driven on the rough unpaved road to Landmannalaugar, an oasis in the barren highlands surrounded by vivid rhyolite mountains. The highlight is a 90-minute round-trip hike up toward Brenninsteinsalda, the rainbow mountain of Iceland, which is still “hot” and where you can see sizzling sulfur springs and vapor at its sides. It could very well be the most colourful and spectacular volcanic mountain of Iceland, and so its picture is often found in books and calendars. After a picnic lunch, you have free time to enjoy a relaxing bath in the natural geothermal stream. Next, you will take a short stop at the beautiful waterfall Hjálparfoss, surrounded by unusual basalt rock formations, before being driven back to Reykjavik.
Overnight in Reykjavik
Day 6: Reykjavik (B/-/-)
Location: Reykjavik
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy a delicious breakfast at your hotel. After that, you will be transferred back to Keflavik International Airport, by the Flybus Shuttle, for your flight back home.
What's Included
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05 Nights Accommodation on twin sharing basis at Superior hotels or similar
Enjoy comfortable stays with 5 nights of accommodation on a twin-sharing basis at superior hotels or similar.
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Daily breakfast
Start each day with a delicious breakfast included in your package.
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Arrival and departure airport transfer by Flybus shuttle (no guide)
Convenient airport transfers upon arrival and departure by Flybus shuttle.
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Transportation by AC Deluxe motor Coach
Travel in comfort with transportation provided by an air-conditioned deluxe motor coach.
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Services of an English-Speaking tour guide
Benefit from the knowledge and expertise of an English-speaking tour guide throughout your journey.
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Whales of Iceland exhibition
Visit the Whales of Iceland exhibition, featuring life-sized whale models and a virtual reality experience.
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Sky Lagoon geothermal spa, including a rental towel
Relax at the Sky Lagoon geothermal spa, with a rental towel included.
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Eldheimar exhibition
Explore the Eldheimar exhibition, a volcanic excavation project.
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Lavashow
Experience the stunning Icelandic lava show, the only exhibition in the world where you can see actual flowing lava.
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Skógar Folk museum
Visit the Skógar Folk museum, featuring turf houses and historical artifacts.
What's Not Included
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Items of a personal nature, tips, and gratuities
Personal expenses, tips, and gratuities are not included.
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Any item not mentioned as included
Any items or services not specifically mentioned as included are excluded.
Mode of Transport
Travel conveniently with airport transfers by Flybus shuttle and transportation by AC Deluxe motor coach, including a return ferry trip to Westman Islands and return transport in a highland vehicle to Landmannalaugar.
Accommodation
Enjoy 5 nights of accommodation on a twin-sharing basis at superior hotels or similar, ensuring a comfortable and pleasant stay throughout your journey.
Check out our Q&As
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What unique experience is offered on the fourth day of the tour?
On the fourth day, you will attend the Icelandic lava show in the village of Vík, where you can experience actual flowing lava. You will also visit the black lava beach and bird cliffs at Reynisfjara, and the Skógar Folk museum with its turf houses and the Skógafoss waterfall.
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Is breakfast included in the tour package?
Yes, daily breakfast is included in the tour package.
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What is the highlight of the visit to the Westman Islands?
The highlight of the visit to the Westman Islands includes a bus and walking tour of the village of Heimaey, exploring bird cliffs, walking up the volcano crater, and visiting the Eldheimar museum, a volcanic excavation project.
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What activities are included in the tour?
The tour includes visits to the Whales of Iceland exhibition, Sky Lagoon geothermal spa, Eldheimar exhibition, and Skógar Folk museum. It also includes a guided whale watching tour from Reykjavik, a return ferry trip to the Westman Islands, and a highland vehicle tour to Landmannalaugar.
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What can I expect on the first day of the tour?
On the first day, you will arrive in Reykjavik and be transferred to your hotel by the Flybus Shuttle Bus for check-in. Depending on your time of arrival, you can spend the day at leisure exploring the city at your own pace.
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What can I expect during the visit to Landmannalaugar?
During the visit to Landmannalaugar, you will go on a 90-minute round-trip hike up toward Brenninsteinsalda, the rainbow mountain of Iceland. You will see sizzling sulfur springs and vapor at its sides. After a picnic lunch, you will have free time to enjoy a relaxing bath in the natural geothermal stream. The day will end with a short stop at the Hjálparfoss waterfall before returning to Reykjavik.
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Are there any additional costs not covered by the tour package?
Items of a personal nature, tips, and gratuities are not included in the tour package. Any items or services not specifically mentioned as included are also excluded.
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What will we do on the second day of the tour?
On the second day, after breakfast, you will have a city tour of Reykjavik, including stops at Hallgrímskirkja church, the university district, the National Museum, City Hall, the Lutheran Cathedral, and the House of Parliament. In the afternoon, you will go on a whale watching tour and visit the Whales of Iceland exhibition, followed by a visit to the Sky Lagoon geothermal spa.
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What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes airport transfers by Flybus shuttle, transportation by an air-conditioned deluxe motor coach, a return ferry trip to the Westman Islands, and return transport in a highland vehicle to Landmannalaugar.
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Will there be a tour guide during the trip?
Yes, the services of an English-speaking tour guide are included throughout the journey.
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What type of accommodation is included in the tour?
The tour includes 5 nights of accommodation on a twin-sharing basis at superior hotels or similar, ensuring a comfortable and pleasant stay throughout your journey.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Yes, but only in case it was previously agreed by both sides and arranged by us.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Our e-document package includes all local contact details, daily itinerary, airline e-ticket information, service vouchers, and travel tips which should be everything you require to go on your trip.
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If I need one, who is responsible to obtain my visa?
You are responsible for obtaining the proper travel documents for the destinations on your itinerary, including having a passport that is valid for at least 6 months before the date of departure and a visa if required. Please check the Visa section in the Know Before You Go document for the countries you will be visiting.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
No, not as standard. Solo travellers can book and occupy their own room for a supplement.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
We have been organizing unforgettable trips since 2001.
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Can I arrange flights via Indus Travels, too?
In some cases, yes. Indus Travels can provide flights from/to selected departure points in the USA. If you would like a quote inclusive of flights, please let us know and we'll be happy to check the details for you!
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
Changes to an existing reservation up to the Final Payment Date, whatever the cause, will incur a $100 per person amendment fee, potential loss of any supplier fees (such as non-refundable event tickets, park permits, and sea cruise reservations) plus any costs for replacement services. On/ after the Final Payment Date, the $100 change fee is no longer valid, instead cancellations terms apply.
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