Picturesque Solo South Iceland and Reykjavik Tour

Picturesque Solo South Iceland and Reykjavik Tour

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Picturesque Solo South Iceland and Reykjavik Tour

6 Days Starting and ending in Reykjavik, Iceland

Visiting: Reykjavik, Westman Islands, Hella

Tour operator:

Indus Travels

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 18

Physical rating:

Easy

Tour operated in:

English
From: $3097

NB: Prices correct on 19-Sep-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on the Picturesque Solo South Iceland and Reykjavik Tour, a captivating journey through Iceland's stunning landscapes and vibrant culture. Begin your adventure in Reykjavik, exploring the city's rich history and modern attractions, including a whale-watching tour and a visit to the Sky Lagoon geothermal spa. Travel to the Westman Islands for a unique volcanic experience and discover the beauty of South Iceland with stops at Seljalandsfoss waterfall, the black lava beach of Reynisfjara, and the Skógar Folk Museum. Hike the colorful Brenninsteinsalda mountain and relax in natural geothermal streams at Landmannalaugar. This tour offers a perfect blend of natural wonders and cultural insights, ensuring an unforgettable Icelandic experience.

Highlights

  • Reykjavik city tour including Hallgrímskirkja, the National Museum, and Harpan concert hall

  • Guided whale watching tour from Reykjavik

  • Visit to the Whales of Iceland exhibition

  • Relaxing at the Sky Lagoon geothermal spa

  • Exploring the Westman Islands and Eldheimar museum

  • Walking behind the Seljalandsfoss waterfall

  • Experiencing the Icelandic lava show in Vík

  • Hiking in Landmannalaugar and visiting Brenninsteinsalda

Itinerary

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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: Hella

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

  • 05 Nights Accommodation on twin sharing basis at Superior hotels or similar

    Enjoy 5 nights of accommodation in superior hotels or similar, based on twin sharing.

  • Daily breakfast

    Start each day with a delicious breakfast included in your stay.

  • Arrival and departure airport transfer by Flybus shuttle (no guide)

    Convenient airport transfers by Flybus shuttle upon arrival and departure.

  • Transportation by AC Deluxe motor Coach

    Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned deluxe motor coach.

  • Services of an English-Speaking tour guide

    Benefit from the expertise of an English-speaking tour guide throughout the trip.

  • Whales of Iceland exhibition

    Visit the Whales of Iceland exhibition featuring life-sized whale models and a virtual reality experience.

  • Sky Lagoon geothermal spa, including a rental towel

    Relax at the Sky Lagoon geothermal spa with a rental towel included.

  • Eldheimar exhibition

    Explore the Eldheimar exhibition, a volcanic excavation project.

  • Lavashow

    Experience the stunning Icelandic lava show.

  • Skógar Folk museum

    Visit the Skógar Folk museum with its turf houses.

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What's Not Included

  • Items of a personal nature, tips, and gratuities

    Personal expenses, tips, and gratuities are not included.

  • Items not mentioned as included

    Any items not specifically mentioned as included are excluded.

Mode of Transport

Travel conveniently with airport transfers by Flybus shuttle and transportation by an AC Deluxe motor coach, including a return ferry trip to the Westman Islands and 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 relaxing stay throughout your journey.

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  • What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?

    The tour includes transportation by an air-conditioned deluxe motor coach. Additionally, there are specific transfers such as the arrival and departure airport transfer by Flybus shuttle and a return ferry trip to the Westman Islands.

  • Is there a guide available throughout the tour?

    Yes, the services of an English-speaking tour guide are included throughout the tour.

  • What kind of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    The tour includes 5 nights of accommodation on a twin-sharing basis at superior hotels or similar.

  • Are meals included in the tour package?

    Daily breakfast is included in the tour package. Other meals are not mentioned as included.

  • What activities are included in Reykjavik?

    In Reykjavik, the tour includes a city tour, a guided whale watching tour, a visit to the Whales of Iceland exhibition, and a visit to the Sky Lagoon geothermal spa.

  • What can I expect during the visit to the Westman Islands?

    During the visit to the Westman Islands, you will take a short ferry ride, have a bus and walking tour of the village of Heimaey, explore bird cliffs, walk up the volcano crater, and visit the Eldheimar museum, also known as 'Pompei of the North'.

  • What is special about the visit to Landmannalaugar?

    In Landmannalaugar, you will experience a 90-minute round-trip hike up toward Brenninsteinsalda, the rainbow mountain of Iceland, see sizzling sulfur springs and vapor, and have free time to enjoy a relaxing bath in the natural geothermal stream.

  • What kind of experiences are included in the South Iceland part of the tour?

    In South Iceland, you will visit the Seljalandsfoss waterfall, attend an Icelandic lava show in Vík, walk along the black lava beach and bird cliffs at Reynisfjara, visit the Skogar folk museum and the Skógafoss waterfall, and optionally join a glacier hike at Sólheimajökull glacier tongue.

  • Are there any additional costs not covered by the tour package?

    Yes, items of a personal nature, tips, gratuities, and items not mentioned as included are not covered by the tour package.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    We have been organizing unforgettable trips since 2001.

  • 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!

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes.

  • 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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    At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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