5 days tour

5 Day - Snaefellsnes, South Coast And Northern Lights

5 Day - Snaefellsnes, South Coast And Northern Lights

This tour includes:

Accommodation

Accommodation with Private Bathroom - 4 Nights

Guide

English speaking tour guide

Meals

Breakfast Each Morning at Your Hotel

Transport

Guided Tour in a Minibus

Others

All sightseeing and activities stated as included.

Not included:

Flights

Flights are not included.

Others

Other activities and services are not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

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Itinerary of your trip 5 Day - Snaefellsnes, South Coast And Northern Lights

  • Day 1 Day 1: Snaefellsnes Peninsula - Arnarstapi, Kirkjufell, Djupalonssandur
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Snaefellsnes Peninsula - Arnarstapi, Kirkjufell, Djupalonssandur

      You will be picked up from your hotel in Reykjavik in the morning. We drive west from Reykjavik, along the coastline of Snaefellsnes peninsula. The first stop of the day is at the small fishing village of Arnarstapi, where we walk around the surrounding area. From there we go underground, where you have an option to go into Vatnshellir cave (extra charge) which is located inside the Snaefellsnes National Park. The cave is about 8000 years old lava tube tunnel. This experience is as close you will get to the Jules Verne story, A Journey to the Center of Earth. If you are not joining the caving part, then the guide will take you walking around the area

      Next, we have a stop at Hellnar for lunch before we continue to the beautiful beach of Djupalonssandur. Here we will have a short hike on the pebbles stone beach and explore the remains of the ship wreckage. On the beach, you may also find lifting stones, where you can test your strength like the fishermen used to do in the old days.

      From Djupalonssandur, we continue our journey around Snaefellsnes peninsula and our next stop is at the famous Mt. Kirkjufell, a favorite spot for many photographers. After that we head to our hotel. If conditions are in our favor, we might spot the Northern Lights.


  • Day 2 Day 2: West Iceland - Deildartunguhver, Reykholt, Hraunfossar
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: West Iceland - Deildartunguhver, Reykholt, Hraunfossar

      After breakfast, we will drive along the scenic west coast of Iceland to West Iceland (Vesturland). Our first stop of the day is at Deildartunguhver hot spring, the most powerful hot spring in Europe. It provides 180 l/sec of 100C hot water and its used for heating all the neighboring towns. Next, we stop at the historical site of Reykholt where a pool dating back to the medieval period is still preserved. The waterfalls Hraunfossar and Barnafoss are our third stop for the day. There you can see how the water flows from underneath the lava fields and hear the story about Barnafoss waterfall. Now we leave Borgarfjordur behind and set course towards Snaefellsnes peninsula. We will stop at the unique Gerduberg basalt columns before we reach our accommodation place for the night.

  • Day 3 Day 3: The Golden Circle & South Coast - Geysir, Gullfoss, Thingvellir, Skogafoss, Reynisfjara
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: The Golden Circle & South Coast - Geysir, Gullfoss, Thingvellir, Skogafoss, Reynisfjara

      First on the agenda of our south coast exploration is the Golden Circle. We start at Thingvellir National park, a UNESCO world heritage site. Here Icelanders founded their first parliament in the year of 930, making it the worlds oldest running parliament. Thingvellir is rich of geological wonders and national history. The Eurasian and North American tectonic plates meet in Thingvellir and you can clearly see the drift that has occurred over the years. Lake Thingvallavatn is the largest natural lake in Iceland and the whole area is covered with birch bushes that are very characteristic for the area.

      Next, we visit Haukadalur valley geothermal area. The renown hot spring Geysir, the one all other hot springs have their name from, lies dormant at the moment. But Strokkur, spouting water up to 25 meters into the air every 5-8 minutes, is very much alive and has taken over as the king of the area. Explore the Geysir area on your own and walk among springs of all shapes and sizes with a great opportunity in every footstep. Gullfoss, the golden waterfall, is the last site of the Golden Circle route. This magnificent waterfall is the most visited one in Iceland and for a good reason. The amazing site of the roaring water rushing into the canyon is definitely something to write home about. From the Golden Circle, we drive through the fruitful agricultural area of south Iceland towards ring road nr. 1. On our way there we will have plenty of possibilities for great sights all around, Mt. Hekla being one of them on a clear day. Our next stop will be Seljalandsfoss waterfall the one you can walk behind and enjoy from both sides. Skogafoss is a site not to be missed while in Iceland. Running from Eyjafjallajkull glacier the water in Skgafoss has come a long way. This impressive cascade falls 60 meters into the calm Skgar river. The mesmerizing view of this majestic fall can keep you captured for a while, but make sure to be back on the bus in time because there is so much more to see. The last stop of this magical day is the black sand beach Reynisfjara. The Atlantic Ocean really shows its force here, so be careful to follow the guidelines from your guide. The basalt pillars Reynisdrangar, rising from the sea just off shore, gives you a good idea where some of the Icelandic folklore springs from. Donโ€™t miss the basalt column cave before you leave the black sand beach. We spend the night in a country hotel just out of the small coastal town of Vk where we will have the possibility of catching the Northern lights if the forecast is in our favor.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Ice Caving And Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon - Vatnajokull, Skaftafell
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Ice Caving And Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon - Vatnajokull, Skaftafell

      From our accommodation place, we continue our journey towards the east through enchanting lava fields and desert glacier sands. A wonderful contrast of scenery. Our main object today is a glacier adventure, which includes a crystal ice cave in Vatnajokull and the magnificent Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon. After a thorough safety briefing and gearing up, we go into the crystal cave. Here you have about 45 minutes to explore the magical blue ice and take photos. Our certified glacier guides will lead you through the ice cave, ensuring your safety at all times. New ice caves are formed each winter and we have to rely on nature to keep the temperature below the freezing point to make the scenery in and around the cave the best. The blue color appears when the air is pressed out of the ice and it becomes completely dense. Fortunately, theres a degree of flexibility in this tour. The weather in Iceland is ever changing and we want to ensure that your traveling experience will be optimal. Your guide will, therefore, decide how its best to operate the tour each time so you might visit the cave on day three if the guide estimates the conditions to be better then. The temperature inside the glacier is well below freezing point so please dress accordingly. After the crystal cave, we make our way to the glacier lagoon, Jkulsrln. The lagoon and a close by beach, filled with icebergs of different size and shape, are dreamlike sights in the twilight of the afternoon. Sometimes seals can be spotted in the lagoon. After this days glacier adventure, we head to a hotel in Skaftafell area where we will spend the night. We will, of course, also keep an eye out for the Northern lights that night for the darkness of the countryside offers a great opportunity for Aurora spotting.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Glacier Walk And The South Shore - Fjadrargljufur
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Glacier Walk And The South Shore - Fjadrargljufur

      After breakfast, we move out to the glacier again. Vatnajokull glacier is the biggest glacier in Europe and thus, it has many outlet glaciers that are perfect for glacier hikes our specialized glacier guides will pick the best possible one for the group. There are no physical preconditions needed for the glacier hike, but you will have to be able to hike for an hour, at least, to fully enjoy the glacier tour. After the hike, we will head back to Reykjavik. This day gives us a chance to visit the breathtaking Fjadrargljufur Canyon, and some of the sites from day three again on our way to Reykjavik. There will also be possibilities for some additional stops all in accordance with the weather and conditions for we know that the forces of nature are in charge of all our actions during the winter. We will be in Reykjavik between 8 and 11 PM, depending on weather and conditions.

      Note that the 5 Day tour is two tours combined, with accommodation in Reykjavik in between.

      Please note that ice caves are an ever changing natural phenomenon and, therefore, unpredictable. We will visit one ice cave during the tour and the choice of a cave is based on conditions and safety. Also the the order of the itinerary can change and the glacier hike and the ice caves can be done at the same time, depending on the access to the ice cave each time.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 8 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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