West & South Iceland w/Glacier Hike: 5-Day Package from Reykjavik
Duration
5 Days
Availability
Apr-Sep
Difficulty
Easy
Minimum Age
None
Overview
Discover Iceland on an unforgettable adventure with this 5-Day Summer Package. With a home base in Reykjavík, you’ll be able to travel around the Golden Circle, Snæfellsnes Peninsula, and South Iceland — where you’ll scale a glacier — while enjoying the conveniences of this vibrant capital. This is the perfect experience for families and those looking to see the best of Iceland with comfort and ease.
Explore the wonders of Iceland in 5 days with this fantastic summer package. Book now to secure your place on this popular package tour.
- Experience the beauty of Iceland under the Midnight Sun with a knowledgable, local guide.
- Convenient and hassle-free travel with a home base in Reykjavík, eliminating the need to pack and unpack each day.
- Optional add-on trip to the famous Blue Lagoon spa for added comfort and relaxation.
- A personal travel advisor helps you customize your itinerary and oversees it during your vacation.
Included
- Guided Golden Circle small-group tour
- Guided South Coast small-group tour
- Guided Snæfellsnes Peninsula small-group tour
- Glacier hiking tour (during South Coast tour)
- 4 nights of accommodation in Reykjavik at Comfort level (Private Bathroom & breakfast included)
- Airport transfers (Arrival and Departure)
- Detailed Itinerary with fun and practical information on the nature, history, and culture of Iceland
- Hands-on travel agent to oversee your itinerary
- Taxes
Not included
- Flights to/from Iceland
- Personal travel insurance
- Meals & drinks (unless otherwise stated)
- Any services not listed as “Included”
Itinerary
Day 1 – Welcome to Iceland
You’ll arrive at Keflavík International Airport, located on the Reykjanes Peninsula. Once you’ve picked up your luggage, find a bus outside the arrivals hall that will take you to Iceland’s capital, Reykjavík. Once in the city, you have the rest of the day to explore your surroundings.
Highlights:
- Hallgrímskirkja Church
- Harpa Concert Hall
- Tjörnin Lake
Optional Activities
- Blue Lagoon Comfort Entrance: Includes entrance to the Blue Lagoon, silica mud mask, use of towel, and 1st drink of your choice.
- Blue Lagoon Premium Entrance: Includes entrance to the Blue Lagoon, silica mud mask, use of towel, 1st drink of your choice, second mask of choice, slippers, use of bathrobe, table reservation at Lava Restaurant, and sparkling wine if dining.
Day 2 – Golden Circle
After breakfast, your guide for the day will pick you up in a comfortable minibus. Then, you’ll travel out of the city to the famous Golden Circle sightseeing route. After viewing the sites of the Golden Circle under the bright summer sun, you’ll return to Reykjavík in the late afternoon or early evening.
Highlights:
- Þingvellir National Park
- Geysir Geothermal Area
- Gullfoss Waterfall
Optional Activities
- There are no optional activities for this day.
Day 3 – South Coast & Glacier Hike
Your guide will pick you up in the morning for your second tour of Iceland’s countryside. This time, you’ll explore the attractions found along the southern coastline before exploring a glacier on a hike.
Highlights:
- Seljalandsfoss Waterfall
- Skógafoss Waterfalls
- Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach
Activity:
- Glacier Hike
Optional Activities
- There are no optional activities for this day.
Day 4 – The Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Today, after breakfast, you will meet your guide, who will take you on a tour of the beautiful Snæfellsnes Peninsula. You’ll explore the various sites of Snæfellsnes, including the many charming fishing villages and the peninsula’s stunning coastline. You’ll then head back to Reykjavík, reaching the city in the early evening.
Highlights:
- Arnarstapi Hamlet
- Djúpalónssandur Beach
- Mt. Kirkjufell
Optional Activities
- There are no optional activities for this day.
Day 5 – Departure
Now, it is time to pack your bags and bid farewell to the land of fire and ice. If your flight leaves in the afternoon or evening, you have some time to explore the city or, perhaps, take a dip in the Blue Lagoon. Once it is time to go to the airport, you’ll board a bus that will take you across the Reykjanes Peninsula in good time before your flight.
Highlights:
- Laugavegur Shopping Street
- Reykjavík’s Old Harbour
Optional Activities
- Blue Lagoon Comfort Entrance: Includes entrance to the Blue Lagoon, silica mud mask, use of towel, and 1st drink of your choice.
- Blue Lagoon Premium Entrance: Includes entrance to the Blue Lagoon, silica mud mask, use of towel, 1st drink of your choice, second mask of choice, slippers, use of bathrobe, table reservation at Lava Restaurant, and sparkling wine if dining.
Accommodation
While staying in Reykjavík, you’ll have a choice of three accommodation levels. See details about each one in the boxes below. All accommodations for this tour have been hand-picked by our local travel experts.
Budget
Nice and comfortable rooms with shared bathroom facilities and showers. Located in guesthouses or hostels, in good locations, with breakfast included. An example of this in Reykjavík would be Kex Hostel.
Comfort
Comfortable rooms in three-star hotels or quality guesthouses, centrally located, very close to popular attractions. Private bathroom and breakfast included. An example of this in Reykjavík would be Fosshotel Rauðará.
Quality
Rooms in four-star hotels or superior rooms in quality three-star hotels at fantastic locations near popular attractions. Private bathroom and breakfast is included. An example of this in Reykjavík would be Icelandair Hotel Marina.
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Good to know
- Note that the itinerary may have to be rearranged to fit your arrival date and time better.
- The itinerary depends on road and weather conditions, so it may be altered if conditions are not favorable. This includes optional activities as well. If extreme weather affects your travel plans, you will be notified and we will do our best to assist you with rearranging or booking other activities when applicable.
- Some optional activities may need a valid driving license, or you may need to send additional information to your travel agent. For snorkeling, you will need to know how to swim and fill out an online medical document.
- The weather in Iceland is very unpredictable, even in the summertime. Make sure to be prepared and bring both warm and waterproof clothing.
