6 Day Essential Iceland

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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • City tour of Reykjavik, including the Pearl Vantage Point Visit Gullfoss Waterfall and the Geysir Geothermal Area, home of the Strokkur Geysir At the remarkable historic site of Þingvellir, visit the site of the world's oldest parliament †Departure transfer is available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

What's this trip about?

    2 Flúðir, 2 Reykjavik

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range18 years and up
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Europe

Attractions

  • Blue Lagoon
  • Geysir

Trip includes

    • Round trip flights New York-Reykjavik, Reykjavik-New York Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices. For important information click Flights to Iceland Airline taxes & fuel surcharges 4 nights accommodations
    • 2 nights Flúðir 2 nights Reykjavik Hotel taxes, fees & service charges Hotel porterage Arrival transfer Departure transfer included only with airfare purchase on package departure dates† Breakfast daily Sightseeing per itinerary in modern motor coach Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout Entrance fees per itinerary

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Itinerary

DAY 1, Friday - Depart for Iceland
Depart for Iceland

DAY 2, Saturday - Reykjavik City Tour, Village of Flúðir Arrive in Iceland and meet your Tour Manager. Your flights should arrive between 6 and 8 AM on Day 2. Transfer to Reykjavik, the world's most northerly capital, surrounded by incredible l...

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Price From $1,729
Price per day$288
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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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.

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    • Not Included:Optional tours and gratuities.
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Age Requirements
18 years and up
Optional Activities
Farm Visit with Tasting & Dinner Tonight, you'll enjoy a visit to a local Icelandic dairy farm, where you'll meet the family and gain unique insight into farm life in Iceland. Enjoy a presentation about Icelandic dairy farming and taste fresh farm to table products, like Skyr, Feta Cheese, and Ice Cream. Then continue your farm to table experience, by sitting down to share a dinner at the farm's very own restaurant, with drinks included. Finish up with a scoop of their famous organic and home-made ice cream. Approximate tour duration is 2.5 hours. OnDay : 3 Price : $99 Viking Feast & Entertainment This evening, step back to the time of the Vikings, at the Viking Village. Enjoy a traditional three course feast with wine or beer, served in Viking-style trays. But first, start your evening with the traditional Viking snack and Black Death, the famous Icelandic schnapps. Enjoy the jubilant Viking atmosphere and setting as Valkyries and Vikings sing to you as you dine. The feast reaches a climax, when the Fjoru-chieftain crowns one guest as an Honorary Viking. Approximate tour duration is 4 hours. OnDay : 5 Price : $129 Blue Lagoon Experience Comfort The Blue Lagoon, Iceland’s unique natural pool of mineral-rich geothermal water, located in the middle of a lava field in the pure, beautiful Icelandic wilderness, is not to be missed. A combination of fresh and sea water of 100-110°F, surrounded by magnificent mountain ranges, is ideal for wading and soaking in the shallow 3-5 foot waters, (swimming not required), while the air temperature ranges from 25-55°F. The facility is a modern building with clean changing rooms and showers, skin care facility, and gift shop. Included in your price are entrance to the Blue Lagoon, use of towel, silica mud mask and first drink of your choice. Food is available in snack bars and fine dining restaurants on site; plus a selection of smoothies, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages can be purchased in the Lagoon Bar, so there’s no need to leave the water! Upgrades to the Premium Package can be booked upon check in at the Blue Lagoon. The Premium package includes all features of the Comfort Package with the addition of an algae mask and the use of a bathrobe and slippers. Children under 2 are not permitted in the Blue Lagoon. The Blue Lagoon optional tour may not be available to book locally. In order to guarantee availability, you must pre-book this tour at least 8 days prior to your departure. Time will be advised when you receive your documents. Please be ready at your pick-up point 15 minutes prior to your tour’s departure time. Approximate tour duration is 5 hours. Drop off to be advised locally. OnDay : 5 Price : $129 Full Day South Shore Adventure The South Shore Adventure tour visits the amazing southern coast of Iceland, famous for its black sand coastline and stunning scenery. The first stop of the day is at the majestic and much-photographed Skógafoss waterfall. The thundering falls plummet nearly 200 feet over a cliff to the valley floor. Next, continue to the the charming village of Vik, with free time for lunch on your own. Continue to Dyrhólaey Nature Reserve where you get a beautiful view of the coastline. Finish your full day excursion at the gorgeous Seljalandsfoss waterfall which you can walk behind if conditions allow (Bring a raincoat!) Approximate tour duration is 10 hours. OnDay : 3 Price : $109 Farm Visit with Tasting & Dinner Tonight, you'll enjoy a visit to a local Icelandic dairy farm, where you'll meet the family and gain unique insight into farm life in Iceland. Enjoy a presentation about Icelandic dairy farming and taste fresh farm to table products, like Skyr, Feta Cheese, and Ice Cream. Then continue your farm to table experience, by sitting down to share a dinner at the farm's very own restaurant, with drinks included. Finish up with a scoop of their famous organic and home-made ice cream. Approximate tour duration is 2.5 hours. OnDay : 3 Price : $99 Viking Feast & Entertainment This evening, step back to the time of the Vikings, at the Viking Village. Enjoy a traditional three course feast with wine or beer, served in Viking-style trays. But first, start your evening with the traditional Viking snack and Black Death, the famous Icelandic schnapps. Enjoy the jubilant Viking atmosphere and setting as Valkyries and Vikings sing to you as you dine. The feast reaches a climax, when the Fjoru-chieftain crowns one guest as an Honorary Viking. Approximate tour duration is 4 hours. OnDay : 5 Price : $129 Blue Lagoon Experience Comfort The Blue Lagoon, Iceland’s unique natural pool of mineral-rich geothermal water, located in the middle of a lava field in the pure, beautiful Icelandic wilderness, is not to be missed. A combination of fresh and sea water of 100-110°F, surrounded by magnificent mountain ranges, is ideal for wading and soaking in the shallow 3-5 foot waters, (swimming not required), while the air temperature ranges from 25-55°F. The facility is a modern building with clean changing rooms and showers, skin care facility, and gift shop. Included in your price are entrance to the Blue Lagoon, use of towel, silica mud mask and first drink of your choice. Food is available in snack bars and fine dining restaurants on site; plus a selection of smoothies, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages can be purchased in the Lagoon Bar, so there’s no need to leave the water! Upgrades to the Premium Package can be booked upon check in at the Blue Lagoon. The Premium package includes all features of the Comfort Package with the addition of an algae mask and the use of a bathrobe and slippers. Children under 2 are not permitted in the Blue Lagoon. The Blue Lagoon optional tour may not be available to book locally. In order to guarantee availability, you must pre-book this tour at least 8 days prior to your departure. Time will be advised when you receive your documents. Please be ready at your pick-up point 15 minutes prior to your tour’s departure time. Approximate tour duration is 5 hours. Drop off to be advised locally. OnDay : 5 Price : $129 Full Day South Shore Adventure The South Shore Adventure tour visits the amazing southern coast of Iceland, famous for its black sand coastline and stunning scenery. The first stop of the day is at the majestic and much-photographed Skógafoss waterfall. The thundering falls plummet nearly 200 feet over a cliff to the valley floor. Next, continue to the the charming village of Vik, with free time for lunch on your own. Continue to Dyrhólaey Nature Reserve where you get a beautiful view of the coastline. Finish your full day excursion at the gorgeous Seljalandsfoss waterfall which you can walk behind if conditions allow (Bring a raincoat!) Approximate tour duration is 10 hours. OnDay : 3 Price : $109
Additional Information

Additional Information: Land only price does not include departure transfer, but does include the group arrival transfer that departs between 7 and 8:30 AM from Keflavik Airport on Day 2. Please contact a service agent to make arrangements to meet the group if your arrival flight does not arrive on Day 2 of the tour.

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