City break holiday in Reykjavik is an ideal way to discover Iceland and explore the main attractions situated around the capital. You will be impressed by how close the most popular attractions are to the city.
Reykjavík is Iceland’s largest city and also the most northerly capital in the world. With only approximately four hours of daylight in the wintertime, it has a mysterious yet dynamic atmosphere, while in summer it is bustling and full of energy, with almost
24 hours of daylight!
Reykjavik a great place to visit all year round. Whether to experience the pure energy from the boiling thermal underground, the beautiful landscapes or the lively culture and fun-filled nightlife, or maybe just to relax and recharge your batteries.
Please take a look at our sample itinerary specially created to help you explore Reykjavik and it surroundings, and to sneak a peek of Iceland’s magnificent views and breathtaking attractions.
Day 1: Arrival
Transfer from Keflavik airport to hotel in Reykjavik (included).
Day 2: Free time in Reykjavik - Half-day tour: Blue Lagoon (included in the price)
Reykjavik offers a wide range of sights to visit and lots of activities. Expend the morning exploring the capital of Iceland with its number of sights, museums, shopping possibilities, restaurants and cafés.
Half-Day Tour The Blue Lagoon (Included)
In the afternoon enjoy one of Iceland´s most popular sights The Blue Lagoon for a relaxing swim in the geothermal water.
The Blue Lagoon Express is not to be missed while you are in Iceland. The Blue Lagoon's warm water and natural active ingredients; mineral salts, silica and blue green algae help you relax and unwind while the Blue Lagoon white silica mud gently cleanses and exfoliates the skin. The mineral salts balance and relax body and soul.
The Blue Lagoon Express offers the ideal way to visit the Blue Lagoon. Return times are always flexible. Enjoy all that the Blue Lagoon has to offer in your own time!
For a unique experience indulge yourself with an outdoor massage or one of the spa treatments available there. (We recommend booking this well in advance by calling +354 4208800).
The drive takes about 40 minutes from Reykjavik. After having enjoyed all that The Blue Lagoon has to offer you pick one of our departures to Rekjavik. Please inform the bus driver on your way to the Blue Lagoon which departure you would like to take after visiting the Blue Lagoon.
Half- day Tour: The Blue Lagoon
Duration approximate: Flexible
(Including entrance to the Blue Lagoon)
Complimentary pick-up: 12:30 Departure: 13:00
Please ask the Hotel to confirm the pick up time.
This tour is operated by a partner of Iceland Tours.
Use the rest of the evening to explore the capital of Iceland with its number of sights, shopping possibilities, restaurants and cafés.
Day 3: Day Tour: The Golden Circle (Included in the price)
Don´t miss out on the fascinating experience the Golden Circle gives you. You can walk around the world-famous Geysir geothermal area, a geothermal field where hot springs are in abundance, geysers explode and pools of mud bubble.
You also stop by the magnificent Gullfoss waterfall and visit Þinghvellir national park, This is a historical area where the Icelandic Parliament was held for several centuries. It is also consider one of the geological wonders of the world, at Thingvellir you can see the effects of the tectonic plate movements which have opened various cracks and fissures in the earth’s crust, and it was here that the Icelandic Parliament was founded in the 10th century.
Highlights of this day: Thingvellir National Park, waterfall Gullfoss, Geysir.
Day Tour: Guided Golden Circle Bus Tour
Duration approximate: 8-9 hours.
Departure: 08:30 Complimentary Pick-up: 08:00
Please ask the Hotel to confirm the pick up time.
This tour is operated by a partner of Iceland Tours.
Day 4: Reykjavik on your own
For this day you have the possibility to choose between one of our best-selling optional day tours.
South Shore Adventure
This tour is ideal for nature lovers of all kinds. You will have an opportunity to stand behind the plummeting Seljalandsfoss waterfall, walk up to the skógarfoss waterfall
and gaze at the formations.
We travel along the South coast of Iceland as far as Vík í Mýrdal a small charming village surrounded by beautiful high bird cliffs.
Highlights of the tour: Seljalandsfoss and Skógarfoss waterfall, stunning views of glaciers, black lava sand coast lines and impressive rock formations.
Optional Tour: South Shore Adventure
Daily all year round.
Included: Bus fare, guidance in English all days, German on Fridays and French on Wednesdays and entrance to the Skógar museum.
Duration approximate: 10 hours.
Complimentary Pick-up: 08:30 Departure:
09:00
Prices from:
Adults: EUR 75
Children (0-11 years): Free
This tour is operated by a partner of Iceland Tours.
Glacier Walk
On this Iceland day tour you will be guided through the labyrinth of a glacier tongue extending down from the fourth biggest glacier in Iceland.
Only two hours from Reykjavík you find the Eyjafjallajökull massif, and just a little further east the Sólheimajökull glacier tongue extends down from its mother glacier, Mýrdalsjökull, Iceland’s fourth largest. This is a safe and easy glacier walk on crampons up on to the ice field where a wonderland of ice sculptures, ridges and deep crevasses await your discovery.
An Iceland glacier walk is a great way to experience nature and the Sólheimajökull glacier is an ideal way to spend the day. Our experienced mountain guides will teach you how to use the basic ice equipment necessary for this tour. On the way back there’s a stop at the picturesque waterfalls of Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss.
Highlights of the tour: Waterfalls, Walking on Ice.
Optional Tour: Take a walk on the Ice Side
Departures: Daily all year round
Minimum Age : 10 yrs.
Included : Transport, guiding, services, glacier gear and safety equipment.
Note : Bring warm clothing, rain gear, hiking boots and lunch (it is also possible to buy lunch on the way. Boots can be rented and we lend rain coats to those who need.
Duration approximate:9 - 10 hours total, 3 - 3h30 on the ice.
Hotel pick-up: 08:30
Departure: 09:00
Prices from:
Adults: EUR 121
This tour is operated by a partner of Iceland Tours.
Whale Watching Tour from Reykjavik
Experience an exciting whale-watching tour and catch sight of whales, dolphins, porpoises and seabirds in their natural habitat. Most common sightings are Minke whales, White-Beaked Dolphins, Harbour Porpoises and occasionally the great Humpback whale. Many sea birds can be seen as well and the tour includes a stop by the Puffin Island during the puffin season.
Optional Tour: Whale Watching Tour from Reykjavik
Summer schedule (Apr-Oct): Every day, up to three times pr.day
Duration approximate: 3-4 hours
Prices from:
Adults: EUR 45
Children (0-11 years): Free
This tour is operated by a partner of Iceland Tours.
Day 5: Departure
Transfer to Keflavik Airport for return flight (included).
Type of accommodation
All of our hotels are situated in downtown Reykjavik, or within a short distance Reykjavik´s main attractions.
Guesthouse in Reykjavik
3 star Hotel in Reykjavik
4 star Hotel in Reykjavik
Included
- Accommodation in a hotel in Reykjavik for 4 nights with continental breakfast
- Bus Tour to the Blue Lagoon and entrance
- The Golden Circle Guided Bus Tour
- Transfers to and from Keflavik airport
- 24-hour emergency service
- Taxes and service fee
Not included
- Flights to Iceland
- Meals and drinks at restaurants
- Personal travel insurance
- Optional Tours
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