You’ve arrived in the Land of Fire and Ice and it’s time for your wintry adventure to begin. Collect your rental car from Keflavík Airport, drive to Reykjavík, and get settled into your hotel.
Then head out into the city and soak up the atmosphere. You could wander Laugavegur, the main street, and stop for a drink or bite to eat at a local café or restaurant. Or take a relaxing dip in a local swimming pool to recharge after your journey.
If your flight lands in the morning, you might have time for one of the optional activities below.
Extra activities
Option 1: Sky Lagoon
Relax in the clear, warm waters of the Sky Lagoon as you take in the panoramic views of the North Atlantic ocean. Indulge in the luxurious 7-step ritual, which includes a salt skin rub, sauna, and rain room.
Tour: Sky Lagoon Pure Pass (optional)
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Included: Sky Lagoon admission, complete 7-step Ritual, public changing facilities, towel
Not included: Meals and refreshments
Minimum age: 12 years
Option 2: FlyOver Iceland Ride
Hang with in front of a 20-meter (65-foot) wraparound screen your feet dangling and get whisked away on a journey around Iceland. The stunning visuals are combined with wind, mist, and smells of Icelandic nature for a multisensory experience.
Tour: FlyOver Iceland Experience (optional)
Duration: 35 minutes
Included: Entrance ticket to FlyOver Iceland
Not included: Meals and refreshments
Minimum age: 14 years
Option 3: Perlan Wonders of Iceland & Northern Lights Show
Jump into the immersive Wonders of Iceland experience, inspired by the country’s incredible natural beauty. Walk through a real ice cave, get up close to a reconstructed bird cliff, and feel the power of Iceland’s volcanoes through technology.
Then make your way to the planetarium for Áróra, an interactive video about the Northern Lights. You’ll learn about the science behind the aurora and the cultural significance that has surrounded them for hundreds of years.
Tour: Wonders of Iceland & Northern Lights Planetarium Show (optional)
Duration: 3 hours
Included: Access to Wonders of Iceland exhibition, Áróra Northern Lights Film, view from the 360°Observation deck
Not included: Meals and refreshments
Minimum age: 1 year