Edits: Aurora & Adventure in Iceland
Edits: Aurora & Adventure in Iceland
Edits: Aurora & Adventure in Iceland
5 Days Starting and ending in Reykjavic
Visiting: Reykjavík, Geothermal park, Hvítá, Skógafoss, Blue Lagoon
Tour operator:
Tour code:
EVA
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
6 - 16
Physical rating:
Medium, Leisurely / Moderate
Age range:
28 to 52
Special diets catered:
Please inform Exodus of specific dietary requirements
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Got five days to spare? They won’t be wasted in Iceland. It’s an inimitable adventure playground of a country. Think otherworldly glaciers, waterfalls, geysers and volcanoes. Yours to explore as extremely as you dare. But it’s not all glacial escapades: this Icelandic adventure gets to know capricious Reykjavik, where you’ll mingle with the locals, try their local dishes, and sample their stellar beer. And with any luck, you’ll tick the Northern Lights off your bucket list.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Reykjavik In Time For Burgers And Beers Downtown
Location: Reykjavík
Meals Included: Dinner
Once you arrive in Reykjavik, you’ll share a bus transfer to your hotel, Fosshotel Baron. This evening, it’s a ten-minute stroll to eat and drink at Bastard, a downtown restaurant that brews their beer on-site. Try the beer flight to sample all four blends. Feast on a Fat Bastard (that’s a seriously massive burger with all the trimmings) or a Skinny Bastard if you’re feeling more virtuous. Hey, we’re not judging.
Day 2 : Relax In The Steaming Geothermal Baths, Take A Road Trip
Location: Geothermal park
Meals Included: Breakfast
Prepare to unwind today. You’ll spend some time at the Krauma geothermal baths. There’s a cold bath to get your circulation firing, but five warm ones to soothe achy limbs. Pure. Utter. Bliss. You’ll hit the road next, heading to a fishing village to climb to the top of a lighthouse for panoramic views. Bring your walking shoes for a 6km hike to the Eldborg Crater. Then it’s on to a secret waterfall.You’ll dine at your hotel in Reykholt tonight. This is the town where Snorri Sturluson lived, a medieval chronicler of Norse sagas and histories and his influence can still be felt around Reykholt.In the winter, the mood darkens with unpredictable weather, bringing a captivating moodiness to Iceland. It'll be dark, and that means the Northern Lights may appear. Your leader will be on the lookout but don't forget to glance up just in case…
Day 3 : Â See Waterfalls And Geysers Then Soak In A Wild Creek
Location: Hvítá
Meals Included: Breakfast
It’s a busy day today, but you’re used to a packed schedule, right? You’ll venture further into Iceland today, first visiting the Thingvellir National Park. The Thingvellir plain is in on the boundary where the Eurasian and American tectonic plates are pulling away from each other, creating dramatic rivers and fissures across the landscape.Next, you’ll see Geysir, known as the original hot water geyser which gave all the others their name. You’ll look over a valley of eerie blue pools and mud pots, then continue to Gullfoss on the Hvita River to see a two-tiered waterfall cascading into a canyon. The waterfall may be partially frozen, testament to the brutal climate this country endures in its darkest months. At Fridheimar Greenhouse, you’ll see how they grow Mediterranean vegetables in the Icelandic climate using clean geothermal energy. This is where you’ll stop to eat, sampling their home-grown tomatoes. Dinner is served at Olverk Pizzeria and Brewery tonight. You’ll get a tour and tasting before feasting on delicious pizza and sinking a well-earned G&T, poured over 500-year-old glacier ice.Later, you’ll take a midnight dip in the Reykjadalur Hot Creek – it’ll be a welcome cocoon of warmth again the brutal winter weather. If you’re lucky, the Northern Lights will emerge.
Day 4 : Adventure Over Glaciers, Rev An Atv To Discover A Plane Wreck.
Location: Skógafoss
Meals Included: Breakfast
Adventure over glaciers, rev an ATV to discover a plane wreck
Today you’ll hunt down two of Iceland’s spectacular waterfalls: Skogarfoss and Kvernufoss. You can get up close and personal, standing near the bottom to appreciate their thunder, or climb the steps to the top. Fully kitted out with crampons, an ice axe and helmet, you’ll unleash your inner adventurer on a glacier walk. The adventure continues on an ATV tour. It’s similar to a quad bike, and you’ll drive it over black volcanic sand to the abandoned wreck of a 1973 US Navy plane. Tonight, you’ll dine alongside the locals in a Reykjavik restaurant.
Day 5 : Soak And Soothe In The Extraordinary Blue Lagoon, Before Returning Home Rested.
Location: Blue Lagoon
Meals Included: Breakfast
It's a relaxed start today. You’ll head to the exquisite Blue Lagoon for a day of silica mud masks and relaxing in the milky-blue, mineral-rich waters, before taking an afternoon flight back to London (with enviably silky skin!).
What's Included
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Tour leader throughout
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All breakfasts and one lunch included
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All transport and listed activities
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Meals
4 breakfasts, 0 lunches, 1 dinners.
What's Not Included
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Visas and Vaccinations
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Flights
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Travel insurance
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Tips for leaders and staff
Accommodation
Food
All breakfasts and one dinner included. Veggie friendly.
Check out our Q&As
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
No visa required for British passport holders.
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
There are no specific health risks.
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
Four nights in comfortable en suite hotels
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Exodus has been trading since 1974
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.
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