Best of South & West
From Skaftafell to Snæfellsnes
All year*
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This itinerary is a suggestion for private groups who are happy to spend a few nights in cozy hotel accommodation in both Reykjavík and the countryside to have more flexibility and time for sightseeing.
We have a range of cozy hotels (3 to 5 Star hotels) in the countryside that can accommodate small and larger private groups. This itinerary gives you the advange of travelling further from Reykjavík and having more time on each location. All of our hotels have excellent restaurants and bar facilities. During the Northern Lights season (September/October to March/April) a countryside location is always preferable since it will give you better darkness to see the lights. Please note that this itinerary is just an example and days can be exchanged, the program can be shortened or altered to your wishes! |
Type: Multi - day bus tour with private guide
Duration: 9 days / 8 nights Difficulties: Easy Area: Reykjavik, South and West Iceland Accommodation: Your choice Meals: Your choice Language / Guide: Your choice Please contact us for an individual offer for your family or group! This program can be run all through the year with a few limitations regarding some of the activities. We are happy to make you an offer with accommodation ranging from simple guesthouses to Luxury Hotels! |
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Itinerary Suggestion
Day 1 Arrival – Reykjanes - Blue Lagoon – Short City sightseeing for orientation – Free time Meet and Greet with your private designated guide in the arrival hall at Keflavík Airport. We take a tour along the volcanic Reykjanes Peninsula with its fissures, craters and rough coastline, home to thousands of seabirds. We visit the Blue Lagoon for a refreshing bath after the flight before going either directly to your hotel in the capital area or take you for a short orientation city sightseeing tour where our guide will point out the places of interes such as best shopping areas, The Old Harbor area, various museums and exhibitions. Evening spend individually. Good to know:
Day 2 Golden Circle with waterfalls, hot spring, Greenhouse restaurant and some easy hikes Today we leave after breakfast for an extended sightseeing tour along the Golden Circle route with your private knowledgeable professional guide. You will explore Thingvellir National Park which sits right upon the Mid Atlantic ridge where the continents drift apart. With your guide you will walk about the historical parliament grounds and learn about the fascinating Icelandic medieval history. We recommend to stop for lunch at a lovely Greenhouse restaurant Friðheimar where you can choose from a number of very tasty home made dishes. It is a wonderful place everybody loves! Of course we will also visit Geyser Hot spring and Gullfoss Waterfall and if you are interested in a small and easy hike we know of a lovely area close by that offers both beautiful nature, views and a highly interesting historical background. Good to know:
Day 3 Exploring the Highland We set a day aside for you to explore one of the magnificent highland areas that South Iceland has to offer. The Nature Resorts of Hveravellir, Kerlingarfjöll and Landmannalaugar can be easily reached from the Golden Circle and make a breathtaking daytrip into a landscape like no other! All three areas are geothermal areas so bring your bathing suit for a relaxing bath in a natural hot spring after an easy hike in stunning nature. *ONLY Possible from Mid June to End of September. Alternative: If you are more looking for a cultural event we will take you into the volcanic valley of Þjórsárdalur for an epic exploration of the 23 farms that went under ashes in an Mt. Hekla eruption in 1104 or we set you up on a private tour to learn fascinating facts about the Icelandic Turfhouse and traditional Icelandic Cooking. Pick any field of interest you like and we will use this day as your special exploration day! Accommodation: In the Golden Circle area again Day 4 Exploring the Wonders of the South Shore with waterfalls, glaciers and black lava beaches Today your group will spend the whole day exploring the magnificent South Coast to see the fascinating waterfalls Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss. You can even walk behind Seljalandsfoss! We will drive to the glacier lagoon of Sólheimajökull and visit the Black Lava Beach Reynisfjara with its beautiful basalt columns. Good to know:
Day 5 Glacier Lagoon and National Park Skaftafell Today we explore the stunningly beautiful glacier lagoons Jökulsárlón and Fjallsárlón with its floating icebergs. We also visit the Diamond Beach with its sparkling melting icebergs. There is another possibility to go for an Ice cave tour. In Skaftafell National Park we have the opportunity to pick from a selection of easy to challenging hikes while visiting Svartifoss waterfall and hike through the beautiful Arctic birch forest of Skaftafell framed by a glacier tongue. Good to know:
Day 6 Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon – Borgarnes Town On our way towards Borgarnes in West Iceland we explore the magnificent Canyon Fjaðrárgljúfur on an easy hike! The two km long and 100 m deep canyon was formed at the end of the last ice age and offers breathtaking views. A number of easy walks inside the canyon or along the edge can be done. We continue via the beautiful Hvalfjörður Fjord on our way to Borgarnes, a charming coastal town in West Iceland. Good to know:
Day 7 Snæfellsnes Peninsula - West Iceland Today we drive off to explore the natural wonders of West Iceland as we drive around the charming Snæfellsnes Peninsula – often called Iceland in a nutshell as all the Icelandic landscapes can be found here in one place: Glaciers and volcanoes, black and golden beaches, bird cliffs and seal colonies, high mountains and beautiful rich green meadows. Good to know:
Day 8 West Iceland – Reykjavík In the morning we explore the natural wonders of West Iceland by visiting the wonderful Hraunfossar waterfalls often also called Lava falls. We can visit the huge lava cave Viðgelmir and/or explore a man-made ice tunnel. We learn about medieval literature at Reykholt, the historical home of one of Iceland´s most famous historian and statesman Snorri Sturluson before returning to Reykjavík. Good to know:
Day 9 Private transfer to airport and departure Enjoy a private transfer to Keflavík International Airport. |
