5-day winter holiday

from 1900 USD

Tour description

Are you travelling with your children or your extended family? This is something for you! All-inclusive family package including everything but lunch (except day 2) and dinner. We can include lunch and dinner for you!

Start your adventure on horseback riding, an ATV adventure, or a lava cave exploration. Let us know which experience you like when you book.

After your adventure, we will explore Reykjanes Peninsula GEOPARK, look at the geology, volcanology, geothermal formations, mud polls, and steaming hot spring and end the day in the relaxing atmosphere in the Blue Lagoon. Explore the Golden Circle, visit Thingvellir National Park, Geysir Hot Springs, and Gullfoss Waterfall, enjoy a rare lunch experience at the unique Friðheimar Greenhouse restaurant, and unwind in the warm and cozy Secret Lagoon. Northern Lights hunt from Reykjavík, where we find the best spot to enjoy this magnificent phenomenon.

Tour program

Day 1

Arrival at Keflavík airport, where our guide waits for you. Transfer to the accommodation in Reykjavík. An orientation tour of Reykjavík. If there is a northern lights opportunity tonight we will go hunting for them. Hotel in Reykjavík.

Day 2

REYKJAVÍK SIGHTSEEING AND NORTHERN LIGHTS MUSEUM
Reykajvík Sightseeing and visiting all the landmarks of the city. Visit the city center and learn about the history of the settlement and the life of people in Reykjavik throughout history. Visit Harpa Opera House, the sculpture called Sun Voyager, and Höfði House. Enjoy the spectacular view of Reykjavík and the Northern Lights Museum.

WHALE WATCHING
Enjoy a Whale Watching tour from Reykjavik where you will be able to experience some of Iceland’s rich and thriving bird life, as well as visit our large variety of sea life, including minke whales, humpback whales, harbour porpoises, and white-beaked dolphins among other whale species. A comfortable and unique experience while making sure the environment is protected and respected in every way possible.

NORTHERN LIGHTS
Northern lights hunt in the evening. We will find the right spot for the Northern Lights tonight and enjoy this magnificent natural phenomenon. Hotel in Reykjavík.

Day 3

THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK AND ÖXARÁRFOSS WATERFALL
Thingvellir is characterized by a 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 a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004. Enjoy a short walk to Öxarárfoss waterfall.

 STROKKUR AND THE GEYSER AREA
Did you know that the English name “geyser”, derives from the one and only in the Haukadalur area in Iceland? The geyser Geysir itself erupts boiling water up to 70 meters but is almost inactive now. Strokkur, only a few meters apart from Geyser erupts on average every 5 minutes.

GULLFOSS, GOLDEN WATERFALL
Near Geysir is the Gullfoss Waterfall, which probably tops the list of the most beautiful waterfall in Iceland. Enjoy the view from above and walk down the path to get close to the powerful waterfall.

FRIÐHEIMAR GREENHOUSE FARM AND HORSE VISIT
At Friðheimar greenhouse, tomatoes are cultivated, using geothermal heat and geothermally generated electricity. With a tropical climate inside, they have opened a restaurant, right there in the tomato field. The main ingredients on their menu are, of course, tomatoes grown there. This is a very rare and unique lunch experience. On the way, we visit some friendly Icelandic horses.

SECRET LAGOON
Secret Lagoon is a natural geothermal bath, where you bathe in raw nature and relax at the end of the day.

NORTHERN LIGHTS
Northern lights hunt in the evening. Hotel in Reykjavík.

Please let us know if you like to add a Snowmobile tour (minimum age is 6) or snorkeling in Silfra (minimum age is 14) to this day.

Day 4

HORSEBACK RIDING, ATV, OR LAVA CAVE EXPLORATION
Start this day on a horseback riding tour, an ATV adventure or a lava cave exploration (please indicate your preference when you book).

BRIDGE BETWEEN TWO CONTINENTS
The Bridge Between Continents is a small footbridge over a major fissure, which is formed by tectonics and rifting of the two continental plates, the Eurasian and North American plates, from each other.

REYKJANES LIGHTHOUSE AND CLIFFS
After passing the Reykjanesviti lighthouse, the oldest lighthouse in Iceland, we drive towards the sea where we enjoy a breathtaking view of the Atlantic Ocean, high cliffs, and black rock formations.

BLUE LAGOON
Blue Lagoon is one of the best natural spas in the world. The history of the Blue Lagoon can be traced back to 1976 when a reservoir was formed in Svartsengi from the work of the Geothermal Power Plant Svartsengi. People discovered that the soil had a positive effect on the skin, especially for those suffering from psoriasis skin disease. Since then the Blue Lagoon has become one of the worlds most amazing baths and spas in the world. Hotel in Reykjavík.

Day 5

AIRPORT DROPOFF

Tour duration

5 days / 4 nights

Availability

September – April

Difficulty

Easy

What to bring

  • Bring warm and waterproof clothes.
  • Good hiking shoes.
  • Gloves and headwear.
  • A camera is always good to have.
  • Swimsuit and towel (can be rented at location).
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Included

  • Transport, airport pickup, and drop-off.
  • Hotel or guesthouse accommodation (private bathroom).
  • Breakfast every morning.
  • Lunch on day 3.
  • Entrance for all sights and activities.
  • Blue Lagoon comfort ticket (admission, towels, 1 drink, silica mask).
  • Entrance to the Secret Lagoon.
  • Services of a Professional Guide.
  • Pick up and drop-off at your accommodation, or meet us at bus stop number 8, Hallgrímskirkja.
  • Vehicle at disposal for 5 days.
  • All taxes.

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