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A Winter Escape to Reykjavik The Land of Fire and Ice
Iceland – Reykjavik
Along the way, you’ll have the chance to experience some of Iceland’s most iconic sights, from traversing the Golden Circle to cruising along the coastline in search of the Northern Lights. This isn’t just any old trip to Iceland, though – you’ll also have the chance to dig deeper into the country’s scenery and culture, whether that be visiting hidden spots in Thorsmork Nature Reserve with a local or tasting bread baked using geothermal heat. Chuck in a few relaxing thermal baths and rejuvenating mud masks, and voila: a perfect winter getaway in the Land of Fire and Ice.
Itinerary
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Bags packed and woolly hats at the ready: your winter escape to Iceland begins today with a three-hour-and-15-minute flight to Reykjavik.
When you land, you’ll be met and driven to the Blue Lagoon, the capital’s legendary geothermal spa. Shake off any post-flight stiffness with a soak in its steaming, mineral-rich waters, before dialling up the R&R with a relaxing mud mask and warming drink.
Suitably relaxed, it’s back in the car for the journey to your hotel, where you can drop your bags and spend a few hours settling in. Then wrap up warm, head out and board a boat to try and spot one of Iceland’s most iconic natural phenomena – the Northern Lights – from the water.
Cruise along the coastline, watching the city lights twinkle and looking out for local landmarks. All the while, the boat’s expert crew will monitor the sky, giving you the best chance of spotting the elusive blue, green and purple streaks illuminating the night sky. Now that’s what you call starting your holiday in style…
Rise bright and early and fuel up with a hearty breakfast this morning before setting off on the two-hour drive to Solheimajokull glacier, part of the epic Myrdalsjokull ice camp.
When you reach base camp, you’ll be met by your expert glacier guide, who’ll run you through a quick safety briefing and fit your ice-hiking gear before beginning your private glacier walk. As you wander through the shimmering frozen wonderland, past deep crevasses and electric blue water cauldrons, your guide will fill you in on how glaciers form and evolve over time.
After a tasty lunch, continue on to Skogafoss, a beautiful waterfall with an impressive 200ft drop-off, and Seljalandsfoss, where you can walk behind the water on a tiny footpath. Cameras at the ready…
Having racked up suitably high step counts, head back to Reykjavik for an evening by the fire – preferably with a festive Malt og Appelsin, a non-alcoholic cocktail consisting of sweet orange and dark malt.
Today, you’ll have the opportunity to take on the Golden Circle, one of Iceland’s most iconic tourist routes.
After being collected by your friendly driver-guide bright and early, begin the tour at Thingvellir National Park, a dramatic melting pot of mountain peaks, lava fields and Thingvallavatn Lake. It’s also one of the few places in the world where you can walk between continents – talk about a bucket list destination.
Next, continue to Laugarvatn Fontana’s geothermal bakery, where you can watch as skilled bakers dig out a pot of fresh bread from the hot sand, then slather a slice with Icelandic butter and dig in. Then, swap warm bread for warm waters at Laugaras Lagoon’s bubbling thermal baths.
After a tasty lunch, visit the Strokkur Geysir, where boiling water erupts up to 100ft in the air every 30 seconds (yes, really). Finally, it’s on to the Gulfoss Waterfall, where waves of icy water crash down a dramatic canyon, and the Kerio Crater, an impressive volcanic crater lake surrounded by ash-red terrain.
Another day, another impressive Icelandic landscape. This morning, enjoy a hearty breakfast before meeting your expert guide for a 4x4 tour of the Thorsmork Nature Reserve. Also known as the ‘Valley of Thor’, thanks to its association with the Norse god of thunder, this highland valley is one of Iceland’s most scenic spots, revered among locals and travellers alike.
With your guide, hop in a 4x4 – perfectly suited for Iceland’s terrain – to traverse the reserve, crossing glacial rivers, passing canyons, forests and waterfalls and visiting hidden spots. Along the way, your guide will fill you in on the reserve’s history, as well as Iceland’s wider culture and traditions.
Later, return to your hotel and spend an afternoon relaxing before heading out for your final dinner – our clued-up Concierge will know just the spot for one last hurrah.
It’s sadly time for your winter adventure to come to an end. After one final leisurely morning, warming coffee and Icelandic lunch, meet your driver for the 45-minute transfer back to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport, where you’ll board your three-hour flight home. You’ll be back on British soil this evening – although probably best not to pack away the hats and scarves just yet…
Why visit Iceland with Original Travel ?
Each of our trips is entirely tailor-made with originality, quality and cultural immersion in mind. Our team of destination specialists will craft itineraries based on your tastes, using their first-hand knowledge and the help of our in-country team of Concierges and guides. All trips are accompanied by a wide range of additional services, including a 24-hour helpline, the Original Travel app, fast-track airport services and much more.
Enquire nowA few of the benefits of travelling with us to Iceland
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