5D4N ICELAND | REYKJAVIK & GOLDEN CIRCLE

Upon arrival, you will head to the coach park outside the airport where your transport will be waiting for you. You will enjoy a comfortable ride to your hotel in Reykjavik.

Optional to add a trip to the Blue Lagoon .

You will be picked up from your hotel in the morning for your day tour to the Golden Circle. You'll visit the famous Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir geothermal area.

Geysir Geothermal Area

The Geysir geothermal area hosts hundreds of colorful hot springs and two geysers, erupting hot springs. One is called “Geysir” and name giving for all the geysers in the world. Today, however, it erupts very seldom. The other geyser is called “Strokkur” and erupts every 5 minutes up to 40 meters.

Gullfoss Waterfall

The melting water from Iceland´s second biggest glacier, Langjökull, falls into a deep canyon forming the majestic “Golden Falls”. On a sunny day, you can see the glacier Langjökull in the distance and enjoy a rainbow in the mist of the waterfall, an Instagram blockbuster waiting to happen!

Þingvellir National Park

We visit the place where the two tectonic plates, the North American and the Eurasian plate, are moving away from each other. Few places in the world offer a better and clearer view of this massive geographic activity. The biggest natural lake in Iceland is also located at Thingvellir National Park and hosts a great variety of fish and bird life. Thingvellir is also an important place for Icelandic national history. At Thingvellir Icelanders founded their parliament in 930 a.d. where the chieftains had their annual meeting every summer. The name “Thingvellir” translates to “Parliament Plains”.

Take a bus tour with City Sightseeing and explore Reykjavík at your leisure, with the opportunity to hop on and off at conveniently located bus stops.

This bus pass is valid for 24 hours so you take your time to enjoy a full day of Reykjavik.

It's a city that boasts the best of both worlds; a modern, trendy and forward-looking capital whilst at the same time being so close to its unspoiled nature. Reykjavik truly is a magical place to behold.

Reykjavik City Sightseeing Stops:

1. Harpa Concert Hall & Conference Centre

The stunning concert hall and conference centre is the latest landmark in Reykjavík and houses both the Iceland Symphony Orchestra and the Icelandic Opera.

2. Reykjavik Old Harbour

A colourful busy area with restaurants, shops and cafés. Various boat tours depart from the Old Harbour.

3. Reykjavík Maritime Museum

Explore the world of the Icelandic fisheries and coastal culture. The former coast guard vessel Óðinn is also docked there.

4. Whales of Iceland & FlyOver Iceland

The biggest whale exhibition in the world! Life-sized models, an interactive installation and virtual reality experience. Fun for all ages. Admission to Whales of Iceland can be bought here. FlyOver Iceland is an immersive flight experience.The ride utilizes state-of-the-art technology to give the guest the feeling of flight. Guests will hang suspended, feet dangling, before a 20-metre spherical screen while our film whisks you away on an exhilarating journey across Iceland. Special effects, including wind, mist and scents, combine with the ride’s motion to create an unforgettable experience. Tickets to Fly Over Iceland can be bought here.

5. National Museum of Iceland

The permanent exhibition Making of a Nation - Heritage and History in Iceland is a journey through time, from settlement to the present.

6. Lækjargata Hard Rock Café Reykjavik

Lækjargata - literally "stream street" - takes its name from the stream that once ran along the street. The famous Hard Rock Café is located in this street.

7. Laugavegur Shopping Street

Strolling down Laugavegur you will find all kinds of shops, restaurants, cafés and bars - something for everyone.

8. Kjarvalsstaðir Art Museum

It houses the works of one of Iceland´s most influential and recognized artists, Jóhannes Kjarval. You can also enjoy works from other leading Icelandic and foreign artists.

9. Hallgrímskirkja Church

The church spire is 73 m high, thus making this building the tallest one in Reykjavík city. The view from the tower is sublime.

10. BSÍ Bus Terminal

Home of Reykjavik Excursions and the Flybus. From here you can join one of the many adventurous day tours heading outside the city or simply take the Flybus to Keflavík International Airport.

11. Perlan

A glass dome built on top of six hot water tanks. Inside you will find a restaurant, café and the amazing Wonders of Iceland exhibition & Aurora Planetarium. The 360° view from the observation deck is spectacular. If you are joining us between April to August, entrance to Wonders of Iceland & Aurora Planetarium is included.

12. Kringlan Shopping Mall

Iceland´s first real shopping mall opened its doors in 1987 and currently includes over 180 shops and restaurants along with a cinema and a public library. Next to the mall is the Reykjavík City Theatre.

13. Hilton Nordica Reykjavík

The hotel is formerly known as Hotel Esja, a name derived from the dramatically dominating Mt. Esja which provides a stunning backdrop to the capital area.

14. Laugardalur Valley

Reykjavík´s housewives and housemaids washed laundry in geothermal hot springs here in Laugardalur until the early 20th century. Today the park is home to a swimming pool, sports centre, botanical garden and the Family Park and Zoo.

15. Skarfabakki Harbour (When cruise ships are in port)

From here you can take a boat tour over to Viðey island, stroll along the coastline to downtown Reykjavík or come inside and rent a vehicle for the day at Enterprise rent-a-car. (When cruise ships are in port)

16. Höfði House

Höfði is considered to be one of the most historically significant buildings in Reykjavík. It was the location for the 1986 summit meeting of president Ronald Reagan and the general secretary Mikhail Gorbachev, in order to end the Cold War.

In the evening, you will go on a aurora hunting tour (September - March). Seeing the northern lights weaving their way across the night sky is a captivating experience.

You can choose to add-on activities on this day as you wish.

Suggested activities for the day are as follow:-

• Day tour to Snæfellsnes Peninsula 
• Whale-watching  
• Lava Tunnel 

You will be picked up from the hotel and sent to the airport for your flight back home.