Summer Elite South and West

PARTLY PRIVATE TOUR - PARTLY SMALL GROUP

While you are visiting Iceland on this special semi-private tour you will visit the western and southern parts of Iceland. Our Summer Elite tour will take you to western Iceland where you will get to explore beautiful landscapes, stay in a country lodge away from the crowds and enjoy the amazing long days and midnight sun. You will also visit the famous Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon. The western part is a private tour, while you travel to the south in a small group tour. If you like, the tour can be customized to be a fully private tour.

Duration: 6 Nights

Price: From $4,995

Highlights

The Borgarfjörður Area and the Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Take a Boat Tour Excursion on a Glacier Lagoon
Spoil Yourself in Geothermal Spas
The Spectacular, Rugged Wilderness of the Western Countryside

Tour Details
Map and Itinerary
Prices and Dates

Included:

- Private transfer from Keflavík International Airport to Reykjavík hotel
- 3 nights’ accommodation at a 3-star hotel in Reykjavík; w/breakfast and w/private facilities
- 2 nights’ accommodation in a new lodge in western Iceland; w/breakfast and w/private facilities
- 1 nights’ accommodation near Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon; w/breakfast and w/private facilities
- Two 3-course dinners in the west
- Reykjavik City Tour on the first day
- 3-day, very small group tour to western Iceland, (often a private tour)
- South Coast & Jökulsárlón two-day Mini-bus tour from Reykjavík, including hotel pickup
- 1 Hour Glacier Hike
- Private transfer from Reykjavík hotel to Keflavík International Airport with a stop in the Blue Lagoon
- Entrance fee to the Blue Lagoon

Not Included:

- Flights to/from the US
- Travel insurance
- Optional excursions
- Any service not specifically listed under ‘Included’

Day 1:

Arrival and The Golden Circle

A driver will greet you at Keflavík International Airport and take you to your hotel in Reykjavík. In the afternoon, you will take a tour of the Golden Circle and see waterfalls, geysers, and Þingvellir National Park.
Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of Iceland's most fascinating places due to both its impressive geological formations and for the significant role it plays in the country's history as the original meeting site of the Icelandic parliament, the oldest existing parliament in the world.
After a stop there, we’ll head east and you'll soon see steam rising from the Haukadalur geothermal area that is home to Geysir. During our stop here, you can explore many hot springs and bubbling pools including Geysir, the geyser from which the English word is derived. Geysir itself is now dormant, but another geyser, Strokkur, erupts at 5-10 minute intervals.
We'll then continue on to Gullfoss, a majestic double waterfall that tumbles 105 feet into the canyon of Hvitá, one of the longest rivers in Iceland.

Day 2:

Land of the Sagas

After enjoying breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel and we will drive to the northwest, stopping to sightsee along the way. We might stop by the Hvammsvik Hot Springs, if you want to take a dip in these special spa pools by the sea (Entry charge not included).
We will pass through Dalir, a region rich in history thanks to meticulous and unbroken record keeping that dates back to the beginning of Iceland’s settlement in the 9th and 10th centuries. Rounded mountains, lush valleys, and crystal clear lakes and rivers offer great photography, hiking, and bird watching opportunities.
We will also get to admire Breiðafjörður’s spectacular sea shores and (weather permitting) enjoy an amazing, panoramic view over Snæfellsnes. In the evening, you can relax in the hot tub at the country lodge enjoying the long bright nights.

Day 3:

Vogur

We will spend the day in the beautiful surroundings of Vogur, hiking and exploring the spectacular, rugged wilderness. The remote location of Vogur will set an ideal stage for your relaxation and the spectacular Icelandic nature, never more beautiful than during the long summer nights.

Day 4:

Snæfellsnes back to Reykjavík

We will travel back to Reykjavík by way of Snæfellsnes. We will also spend some time in the quaint fishing village Grundafjörður, known for its impressive, mountainous coastline and the nearby picturesque Kirkjufellsfoss.
Spend the night in Reykjavik

Day 5:

The South Coast

Today, we will head to the South Coast stopping by in Hvolsvöllur for a short coffee break before arriving to the Seljalandsfoss waterfall. The waterfall cascades from ancient sea cliffs down over 60 metres to a shallow pool. It is possible to take a walk behind the waterfall and enjoy the beautiful scenery from there. Next stop is at Skógar and then Vík where you will find a black sand beach with some fantastic sights such as the picturesque basalt column formations and the magnificent Reynisdrangar sea stacks. We continue onwards to Vatnajökull National Park where we make a short stop at Skaftafell before arriving to the Glacier Lagoon, Jökulsárlón. After enjoying the lagoon, we will head to our accommodation where we can relax after a long day

Day 6:

Jökulsárlón Lagoon

After breakfast we spend some time at the glacier lagoon where we can enjoy an optional boat ride (when the lagoon is not frozen) and then we head onwards back to Reykjavík. On the way we take a 1 hour glacier hike on crampons and possibly stop to visit Dyrhólaey, the home to many breeds of seabirds. Drop-off in Reykjavík is late evening, depending on Northern Lights visibility. Spend the night in Reykjavík City.

Day 7:

Departure and The Blue Lagoon

Your private driver will take you from your hotel in Reykjavík to the airport.
Along the way to Keflavík, you will stop at Bláa Lónið (popularly referred to by its English name “the Blue Lagoon”). Soak in its warm, therapeutic water for a few hours before heading on to the airport to catch your flight home.

Daily departures

7 days/6 nights tour from May through September

Price in $ per person,

$4,995 per person based on 2 - 3 people sharing a double/twin room/triple room. Minimum 2 persons per tour.

$4,622 per person based on 4-5 people traveling together and sharing a double/twin/triple room.

$4,395 per person based on 6-8 people traveling together and sharing a double/twin/triple room.

Minimum 2 persons per tour.

Please note: This tour is not suitable for solo travelers.

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