Day 1 - Thursday: Arrival in Iceland
Day 2 - Friday: Morning City Tour, FlyOver Iceland and Afternoon Blue Lagoon Tour
Day 3 - Saturday: The Golden Circle Tour
Day 4 - Sunday: South Shore Tour
Day 5 - Monday: Departure from Iceland
Would you like to visit the northernmost capital in the world and do all your sightseeing from there? Snæland Travel offers guided tours tailor-made for people wanting to spend a long weekend in Reykjavik and make most of their stay during that time.
Reykjavik is a city that is literally next door to nature. Beyond the restaurants and museums of the city are rift valleys, glaciers, hot springs, and volcanoes; a city unlike any other.
This is a perfect opportunity for those who have always wanted to visit Iceland but never have. For those who want to get to know Iceland without risking getting lost in its vastness. On this trip, we have selected the most popular and amazing sights and spots. We will make sure this will be a trip you will never forget!
A fun weekend getaway and a chance to get to know both the natural and urban side of Iceland! First allow our experienced guides to show you the city of Reykjavik on Friday and soak in the famous blue lagoon where a drink is included. On Saturday we take you to some of the breath-taking natural Icelandic sights during the Prime Golden Circle. Witness the powerful Geyser that shoots up into the air every five minutes, and the magnificent golden waterfalls known as Gullfoss. Finally on Sunday you travel along the south coast of Iceland and see wonderful waterfalls Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss. Become educated on the wonders of Iceland in English or in Scandinavian languages. Take advantage of our complementary pick-up and drop-off service.
Please stay on the paths for your own safety. Free cancellation per email possible up to 24 hours prior to the tour.
Individual shared transfer from Keflavik airport to Hotel Klettur in Reykjavik included.
Our guide will pick you up half an hour before departure, or between 09:30 and 10:00 am. Next, we take off and explore the historical and architectural side of the city of Reykjavik. This includes the Pearl, the fairy tale like Hallgrimskirkja Church, the old town of Reykjavik, Harpa concert hall and the Reykjavik harbour .
We end the city tour by stopping at the new FlyOver Iceland experience. FlyOver Iceland utilizes state-of-the-art technology to give you the feeling of flight. You will hang suspended, feet dangling, before a 20-metre spherical screen while the 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.
After the city tour we drive to the Blue lagoon. There you can bath in the silicon-rich water, which is a very special experience. The environment surrounding the lagoon is an active geothermal area. Here you can see how the lava has poured over the landscape and hardened into lava formations. After the bath our coach will drive to Reykjavik for check-in to the hotels/hostels.
Comfort Entrance to the Blue lagoon is included in the price.
Our guide will pick you up half an hour before departure, or between 08:30 and 09:00 am. We start by heading out east and visit the historical Thingvellir National Park. Here the parliament of Iceland was founded in 930 AD. Here you have a chance to explore a canyon that is literally located between the European and American continents. Thingvellir is the true pride of all Icelanders, and its beauty will surely leave you speechless. Next, we drive further into the highlands and visit the the geothermal park of Geysir. Here you can witness the geyser "Strokkur" spout towers of hot boiling water into the air. The area has small hot springs bubbling peacefully along the pathway. Finally, we visit the amazing golden waterfalls of Gullfoss, one of the iconic waterfalls of Iceland.
Pick up is between 08:30 and 09:00. We´ll take you along the south coast of Iceland, one of the country´s most scenic regions, as far as Vík. Vik is a charming village surrounded by high beautiful bird cliffs. Along the way we stop at the famous Seljalandsfoss waterfall where you can walk behind the waterfall itself and through to the other side. We'll also stop at the majestic and much photographed Skógafoss waterfall, with its impressive 60 m drop (196 ft). We visit Skógar Folk Museum and get a taste how Icelanders lived in past centuries.
Individual shared transfer from your Hotel in Reykjavik to Keflavik airport.
Hotel Cabin was opened in May 1997 and had only the small standard rooms in the beginning. In 2007 the hotel was renovated and added a new building where we have the Superior rooms. At the same time we added the 7th floor with the superior with a view rooms. By doing this the hotel went from 152 rooms to 252 rooms with 174 standard rooms, 64 Superior rooms and 14 superior with a view rooms. Recently all the standard rooms were renovated and a few of the standard rooms were combined into family rooms. Now the hotel has 249 rooms in total.
The restaurant on the 1st floor has also been open from 1997 but in different versions. In 2003 the salad bar was opened and has been very popular ever since.
Perfect for two travellers and two bags. Accommodates up to 5 passengers and two bags.
These vehicles are Ideal for families. Being both Comfortable and economic they are nice to drive. Accommodates up to 5 passengers and 4 bags.
SUVs can be better in snowy or icy conditions due to their 4 wheel drive. The size provided by us accommodates up to 5 passengers and 3 Bags.