South By South East - Summer Adventure Vacation

       
      

Sites visited:
• Þingvellir, Gullfoss, Geysir, Landmannalaugar, Skaftafell, Vatnajökull National Park, the Glacier Lagoon & the Blue Lagoon.
   
This is Arctic Adventures' greatest value, most amazing, Iceland adventure package! You will quite simply see and experience all of South and South East Iceland’s most treasured sights and activities in six activity packed days. You will snorkel in the crystal clear waters of Þingvellir National Park, ride the Viking horse, bathe in natural hot springs, explore rugged outlet glaciers, cruise the glacier lagoon, hike in the colorful rhyolite mountains of Landmannalaugar, search for whales, witness the erupting geysers and raft the glacier river Hvítá and we are not kidding… there is lots more, just check out the detailed itinerary.

Guaranteed departures: every Tuesdays from 12th June – 11th September for minimum 2 persons. 

Price: 149.990 ISK per person.

Rough Itinerary:

Tuesday: Landmannalaugar super jeep sight seeing with hiking (Landmannalaugar Safari).

Wednesday: Hiking to the hot springs (Hot Spring Hunt) and horse riding.

Thursday: Snorkeling in Silfra fissure and caving in Þingvellir National Park (Black & Blue).

Friday: Express tour to Vatnajökull National Park with gklacie rhiking and a boat trip on the glacier lagoon (Vatnajökull Voyager)

Saturday: Golden Circle sightseeing and river rafting on Hvítá river (Golden Grand Slam).

Sunday: Whale watching from Reykjavík Harbour and a visit to the Blue Lagoon

See detailed itinerary below.

Details:

Included: All transfers with pick-up from Reykjavík, activities and packed lunch (except on day 6)
Not included: Flights, dinner and accommodation (book accommodation in Reykjavík)
Duration of trip: 6 days.
Age limit: 14 years.
Bring with you: Warm outdoor clothing, waterproof jacket and pants, headwear, gloves, bathing suit and a towel. Good hiking shoes are recommended.

We can book your accommodation in Reykjavík at Reykjavík Backpackers Hostel.

Detailed itinerary:
   
Day 1 Tuesday – Book accommodation in Reykjavík
On our first day we experience the great Landmannalaugar interior destination with a pro at the wheel of your Super Jeep as you explore Iceland’s unique highland paradise for geology enthusiasts and visiting hikers - and don’t forget to bring along your bathing suit and towel for a dip in one of Iceland’s natural geothermal spots. We will also explore the rhyolite Mountains surrounding the hot springs and our returning drive will pass through the volcanic area of the Hekla mountain and the Fjallabak area.

Day 2 Wednesday– Book accommodation in Reykjavík
On Wednesday we start with a hike to the amazing hot spring area of Reykjadalur valley where we take a relaxing bath in a hot river… a fairly easy but rewarding trek in to mountains riddled with hot springs. Heading to Eldhestar horse farm for lunch, followed by a horse riding trip around the farm. A great chance to experience the unique Icelandic horse and its abilities.

Day 3 Thursday – Book accommodation in Reykjavík
On Thursday we explore the hidden world of the lava field between Þingvellir and Laugarvatn. Walking into the cave, discovering the marvels that the volcanic activity has created. The second adventure of the day is a surreal and breathtaking snorkeling visit to the Silfra ravine in the heart of the park. The Silfra is located on the boundary between America and Europe and offers crystal clear underwater views of the lava fissure. Silfra is one of the top ten dive sites in the world and it’s even better for snorkeling.

Day 4 Friday – Book accommodation in Reykjavík
We start with an early morning transfer from Reykjavík to Vatnajökull National Park. You will visit the most breathtaking and inspiring nature that Vatnajökull has to offer. Wander along the Virkisjökull glacier lagoon and then on to the glacier tongue itself, where you will find yourself surrounded by spectacular ice formations and crevasses. Then take a boat ride on the world famous Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon where you will sail among enormous icebergs with Europe’s largest glacier in the background. After this day you will return to Reykjavík in the evening.

Day 5 Saturday – Book accommodation in Reykjavík
On Saturday morning we head out for an amazing visit to the Golden Circle. There we will see the Geysir hot spring area, the Gullfoss waterfall and Þingvellir national park. We have lunch at Drumbo base camp before we raft the beautiful and exciting Hvítá river. Afterwards you can relax in the sauna.

Day 6 Sunday – Book accommodation in Reykjavík
The trip starts with an exploration on the open North Atlantic Sea with a whale watching excursion from Reykjavik down town harbor followed by a transfer to the world famous Blue Lagoon for a relaxing dip in the milky waters.

Pick up Schedule:
Tuesday: Pick up from the Arctic Office on Laugavegur 11 at 8:00
Wednesday: Pick up from the Arctic Office on Laugavegur 11 at 8:00
Thursday: Pick up from the Arctic Office on Laugavegur 11 at 9:00
Friday: Pick up from at your accommodation at 7:00
Saturday: Pick up from the Arctic Office on Laugavegur 11 at 8:00 
Sunday: Departure for Whale Watching from the Reykjavík down town harbour at 09:00. Pick up for the Blue Lagoon at 14:30 from the Arctic Office at Laugvegur 11.


Please Note:
If you are NOT staying in the city center (that is to say the zip code of your hotel is not 101 and you are therefore not with in walking distance of our office) then we will pick you up from your accommodation between 9:00 and 9:30 on Thursday. On Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday we will pick you up from your accommodation between 8:00 and 8:30. On Sunday you can add 1000 ISK per person for pick up for the whale watching from your accommodation at between 08:15 - 08:45. The Blue Lagoon pick up is from your accommodation at 14:30.

This applies for example for: Hilton Nordica Hotel, Grand Hotel, SAS Radissons Saga Hotel, Park Inn Hotel and more…