This tour combines thrilling activities with touring breathtaking landscapes, enjoying cultural experiences and receiving top-notch service. Exclusive activities include a helicopter tour over a glacier, waterfall, national park and and volcano, as well as exploring an ice tunnel and touring the classic Golden Circle by super jeep. You will also enjoy a private guided food walk and a special evening at the Retreat at the Blue Lagoon.
Just a few of the majestic sights you’ll take in during your trip.
A day-by-day plan to guide your journey.
At Keflavík International Airport you will be greeted by a private driver who will take you to your hotel in Reykjavík. After settling in, you will enjoy a private city and gourmet food walk around Reykjavík. Your guide will take you to sample a delightful mix of food and drink in numerous cafes, pubs and restaurants, while answering all your questions and tailoring the tour to your liking. Expect a wonderful introduction to the food and culture of Iceland, while enjoying exclusive extras reserved for luxury clients.
Spend the next three nights in Reykjavik city centre.
Included Activities;
• Private VIP Airport Transfers
• Private 4-hour Reykjavik Food Walk including wine/beer tasting
Today’s adventure kicks off with a privately-guided super jeep tour of the Golden Circle, a popular route that contains some of the country’s most famous attractions. The first stop is Þingvellir National Park, the site of Iceland’s first parliament and a place where you can walk in a rift valley between continents. Next is the Haukadalur geothermal area, home of Geysir—the original geyser—and the more active Strokkur, which spouts stream and boiling water every few minutes.
Next, you will visit the iconic Gullfoss, a two-tiered waterfall that is arguably the most famous site in South Iceland. After sight-seeing, you will get to experience the thrill of gliding across the Langjökull glacier by snowmobile. Here you will be riding your own snowmobile for an hour on top of the majestic glacier. After, you will head back to Reykjavik and spend the evening at leisure. Your travel consultant would be happy to recommend dinner options for you and reserve a table at one of Reykjavik‘s many gourmet restaurants.
Included Activities;
• Privately guided Golden Circle Super jeep 4x4 tour
• 1 Hour Snowmobile (1 person per snowmobile),a non-private tour
Start the day with a thrilling privately-guided super jeep tour to the dramatic highland mountain road leading to the bleak and hauntingly beautiful Kaldidalur valley and Langjökull glacier. Once we reach the glacier, you will have a chance to explore a unique man-made ice tunnel. Here you will learn about the glacier, the ice cave and see the amazing blue ice.
Next up is a drive towards beautiful Borgarfjörður with a stop at Hraunfossar ‘lava waterfalls’, Deildartunguhver—the most active hot spring in Europe and the historic hamlet of Reykholt. We return to Reykjavik via Hvalfjörður, the whale fjord.
Included Activities;
• Privately guided West Coast Super Jeep 4x4 tour
Start the day with an amazing fire & ice helicopter tour, where you will depart from Reykjavik Domestic Airport. During the private tour, you will fly over Þórisjökull glacier, Glymur waterfall, Þingvellir National Park, and the Hengill geothermal area. The 2-hour tour includes landing on a glacier and a remote geothermal region on a volcano. This is one of the most special tours in Iceland, allowing you to see a side of Iceland that few travellers get to experience.
After your exciting helicopter tour, your private driver will pick you up at the hotel and drive to the Retreat at the Blue Lagoon in the afternoon. The Retreat is the luxurious side of the Blue Lagoon with access to the spa, daily yoga sessions, concierge service as well as exclusive extras like Blue Lagoon skincare products and 24-hour room service. At night, you will have dinner at the MOSS Restaurant, with an included seven-course tasting menu with prestige wine pairing. You will spend the night in a junior suite, with use of the fitness centre, turndown service and complimentary breakfast.
Included Activities;
• Ice & Fire –Helicopter Tour with a glacier landing (non-private)
• Private transfer to the Blue Lagoon – the Retreat Hotel and Spa
• Entrance to the Retreat Spa, the Retreat Lagoon and Blue Lagoon – see more details in the tour information.
• Dinner at Moss Restaurant including a seven course tasting menu including Prestige Wine Pairing.
• Overnight stay in a junior suite at the Blue Lagoon Retreat
Today, you will enjoy your included breakfast at the Retreat, relax and check out at 11am*. If you are departing with an afternoon/evening flight, you have the option to book a private room for 4 hours at the Retreat SPA or do a privately-guided tour of Reykjanes peninsula (not included) before getting picked up for the transfer to Keflavik International Airport.
Included Activities;
• Private Airport transfer from the Retreat to the Blue Lgaoon
• The Retreat Spa is available to guests until check-out, at 11am
*For those departing in the afternoon it is available to get a later check out at the Retreat, get a tour of Reykjanes Peninsula, a private changing room after checkout at the hotel at the Reteat or more services at an additional cost. Please contact your travel consultant for prices and availability.
Here’s a map of your travel route, to help put things in perspective.
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Everything you need to know about this tour before you book
We recommend that you read carefully through the following information before booking this multi-day tour in Iceland. We’ve answered the most frequently asked questions here so you know what to expect. You’ll also find more practical advice and attraction recommendations in our online Iceland Travel Guide.
On a multi-day tour, Nordic Visitor books your accommodation and excursions for a self-guided travel experience. That means you’ll enjoy some free time to explore on your own as well as planned, guided day tours.
Each activity is run by a different tour operator, so you’ll get to meet a few local guides throughout your trip.
You can rest assured that Nordic Visitor only works with a small number of handpicked suppliers that meet our high standards. The activities you’ll participate in are all extremely well rated so you’re sure to have a memorable time.
During your tour, we’re with you every step of the way. On arrival, you’ll receive personalised information, including an itinerary, map and detailed Iceland Travel Guide. Plus, you’ll always be able to reach us on your trip by calling our 24/7 helpline.
Yes, when you book your Iceland tour with Nordic Visitor, you always get airport transfers to and from Keflavík Airport included. This will be a private, shared or bus transfer, depending on your itinerary. Please check the details of your tour to confirm.
If you add extra nights to your stay before or after the scheduled trip, we’ll rearrange your transfers to fit your new itinerary.
Don’t hesitate to get in touch with your travel consultant if you have any specific requests about optional activities or services.
Yes! Contact us and we’ll work with you to create your dream trip to Iceland.
This itinerary is just an example of what we can offer you, but packages can be customised. You can add extra nights, upgrades and activities.
Or make other changes to the itinerary depending on your unique needs and interests.
On your multi-day tour, you’ll stay in accommodation that’s been hand-picked by our local Iceland travel experts. We’ve partnered with local businesses and selected hotels and guesthouses based on excellent ratings, comfort and our personal experience.
During the booking process, you can choose from single, double or triple rooms. Please note that in Iceland room types are based on European standard sizes, which means they are smaller than in North America.
For example, a double bed often consists of 2 single beds pushed together. Twin rooms are 2 separate single beds. Triple rooms include a double bed along with an extra bed, rollaway or sofa bed. And single rooms are often smaller than the standard double.
If you have anything specific in mind, please contact us to discuss customising your accommodation options.
By booking with Nordic Visitor, you’ll have peace of mind knowing that there’s always someone there for you throughout your trip.
For support and advice during the day, you can call our office. And if anything unexpected happens outside working hours, you can reach us on our 24/7 helpline.
During your tour, there will always be a Reykjavík-based travel expert on call to handle any unforeseen situations, such as unusual weather or events.
If you’re arriving from Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia or New Zealand, you won’t need a visa to visit Iceland.
Visiting from another country? You can find the complete list of countries whose nationals require a visa to enter Iceland on the website of Iceland’s Directorate of Immigration. If you do require a visa, they maintain a list of local embassies that can assist you with the process.
Your passport must also be valid for at least 3 months from your departure from Iceland. It’s good to check your passport expiry date early in case you need to renew it.
Read more about visas, airports and airlines in the getting to Iceland section of our travel guide.
Travelling with your kids? No problem! You'll be able to enter your children's ages during the booking process. This lets us know whether to arrange either a baby cot or roll-away bed for your trip.
Only you can pick the best time to visit Iceland for your trip. It’ll depend on how much time you have to explore, what you want to see in Iceland and any events you might like to attend.
In summer, June to August, you’ll have milder temperatures and longer daylight hours, compared to the winter. This is ideal for outdoor excursions and sightseeing.
If you’d like to experience the top attractions with fewer visitors around then you could book your summer trip in May or September. These shoulder season months have more tour and attraction availability.
The winter months are also popular, but generally quieter, apart from the Christmas holiday season. This is the ideal time to try to spot the northern lights.
Find out what annual Icelandic events and festivals are on in our travel guide. Or read more about the best time to visit Iceland on our blog.
Because of its northerly location close to the Arctic Circle, Iceland enjoys long days throughout the summer.
Around the summer solstice, from early June until mid-July, you’ll experience almost 24 hours of daylight. This phenomenon, known as the midnight sun, occurs within the Arctic Circle and is when the sun doesn’t fully set below the horizon.
These long daylight hours give you plenty of time to drive around and explore. That said, you may want to pack a sleeping mask if you are a light sleeper or tend to wake up at dawn.
Find out what the daylight hours will be during the month of your visit in this guide to time and daylight in Iceland.
Summer in Iceland is mild and boasts the best weather and longest days of the year. You can expect temperatures of around 10–15°C (50–59°F), with potential lows of 5°C (41°F) and highs of 25°C (77°F).
It’s good to know that weather conditions are changeable in Iceland, so you should come ready for sun, rain and wind. For more information on the local climate, read the page Iceland weather conditions.
Please note that sightseeing is dependent on weather and road conditions. This means that your itinerary might need to be altered if these conditions are not favourable during your visit.
A snowmobiling tour allows you to get up close to the actual snow and ice in Iceland.
You’ll start by meeting your tour guide for a safety briefing. They will also provide you with the gear you need and teach you how to drive a snowmobile. After you’re outfitted and informed, it‘s time to take to the snow.
Although you’ll be joining a small group for this tour, you’ll have 1 snowmobile per person for your booking. This excursion lasts around 1 hour.
There is a weight limit on helicopter flights. Passengers weighing over 120 kilograms (265 pounds) are required to pay for 1.5 seats. This ensures that everyone has a safe and comfortable ride.
Please contact your travel consultant if we need to alter your booking.
Even in summertime Iceland’s climate can feel cool. As you’ll probably spend a lot of time outdoors, you should be ready for a variety of weather conditions.
Here is a recommended summer packing list for your trip to Iceland:
For more information, check out this Iceland packing guide.
Breakfast at your Iceland accommodations is always included when you travel with Nordic Visitor. For the rest of your meals, the amount of spending money you need will depend on the standard of restaurants you decide to go to.
That said, we recommend budgeting between 2,000–3,000 ISK for lunch per person, each day. Dinners at casual restaurants might cost between 3,000–6,000 ISK. Meanwhile, at upscale restaurants, you can expect to pay 7,000 ISK or more. This does not include the cost of alcoholic beverages.
It’s best to book as soon as you can to secure your preferred travel dates. Once you have picked your tour, check the availability calendar to see which months are open for booking. Then, select the date you want and complete your booking.
Nordic Visitor offers 10–20% deposits so you can reserve your trip as early as it’s convenient for you. The remaining balance is due 30 days before you travel.
Many tours are also open for the following year if you like to plan well ahead. And if you have any questions or need advice, you can always contact us.
After booking your tour package online, you will be contacted within 2 business days by your own dedicated travel consultant. They will be your point of contact for all your travel needs before, during and even after your trip.
At that time, they’ll confirm the availability of your tour. Then the booking process starts, which may take a few weeks. Once this is done, your travel consultant will provide you with all the details of your trip. You will also receive more information about what to expect during your trip.
You can get in touch with our Iceland travel experts ahead of your trip if you have any questions. The live chat option is useful for getting a quick reply as someone answers live every day during office opening hours.
Once you’ve booked, we’ll provide you with a travel guide packed full of local tips and top attractions for your visit. You can also check out our online Iceland Travel Guide where we’ve compiled useful information about topics, including:
After you have booked your tour, it will only take a few days to confirm its availability. But it may take a few weeks to create your itinerary and book everything. Once your trip details are finalised, we’ll email you copies of your travel documents.
When you arrive in Iceland, you’ll receive a welcome bag with hard copies of your itinerary, attraction and tour vouchers, the Nordic Visitor Iceland Travel Guide and more.
So when do you check in? And what can you expect upon landing in Keflavík?
After picking up your luggage, you will be greeted by a driver holding a sign with your name in the arrivals hall. The driver will hand over your welcome package with hard copies of your travel documents. You’ll then be driven to your hotel in Reykjavík.
Check-in times vary between hotels and guesthouses, but it normally starts between 2 PM and 4 PM.
You are welcome to request an early check-in for an additional fee. Although this isn’t always available, you’ll be able to store your luggage at the hotel so you can start exploring before check-in. Please contact your travel consultant well in advance of your arrival if you’d like an early check-in.
When you depart may depend on the time of your return flight. Check out early if you’re heading to the airport for a morning flight. On the other hand, if you’re flying home later in the day, you might like to enjoy a leisurely day or visit one more attraction.
You will need to check out from your room, but will be able to store your luggage at the hotel reception. Simply return later to collect your bags before catching your transfer to the airport.
All bookings are billed in Icelandic Króna (ISK), the official currency of Iceland.
Prices displayed in other currencies are indicative only and based on the daily exchange rate as issued by the Central Bank of Iceland. This means conversions from ISK to other currencies will fluctuate from day to day.
These should tide you over until you’re in Iceland to take your own pictures.
Relax in a top city hotel or guesthouse that is highly rated by visitors and handpicked by local travel experts.
Look forward to sleeping soundly in Iceland. The accommodation you’ll stay in is conveniently located in Reykjavík for pickups for your day trips. Rest assured that you’ll stay in one of the best possible properties, as we only choose accommodation that has received excellent reviews from previous customers.
Our best price per person when booking for two.
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