Two City Explorer
Starting from: Reykjavík
Season: 1st Oct-30th Apr
Duration: 7 days
Spend three nights in the capital of Reykjavík, soak in the therapeutic waters of the Blue Lagoon, take an adventure to the beautiful Snæfellsnes peninsula and see Iceland's famous Golden Circle.
The next three nights are spent in Akureyri which is a great base to explore the beautiful landscape of North Iceland.
This holiday is perfect for travellers who are looking for a guided holiday and want to experience a perfect mix of the cities, the charming town, the beautiful landscape and the awe inspiring northern lights.
In addition our itinerary will give you top recommendations on the best local places to eat and what's going on.
You can also ask for a customized version of this tour. Contact us for suggestions and price.
Day 1 - Arrival and Blue Lagoon
Arrival at Keflavík international airport. Depending on your flight arrival time, you can visit the world famous waters of the Blue Lagoon where you can relax after your journey.
Day 2 - Snæfellsnes peninsula OR the South coast
Take a guided day tour to the stunning Snæfellsnes peninsula: white and black sand beaches, bird cliffs, spectacular mountains and volcanic craters, charming fishing villages and the world famous glacier Snæfellsjökull. Or explore the amazing south coast, with black sand beaches, glaciers and volcanoes, including the famous Eyjafjallajökull.
Day 3 - Golden Circle
Take a full day guided bus tour of the amazing Golden Circle. The Golden Circle will take you to the Great Geysir to see gushing geysers, the majestic Gullfoss waterfall, and the rift valley between the American and European geological plates at Þingvellir.
Day 4 - Akureyri City and Northern Lights
Take a morning flight to Akureyri. You have the day free for exploring the city on your own or taking time to relax. Our detailed itinerary will provide you with an insight into sights to see and things to do.
In the evening take a northern lights tour where you will be driven into the countryside well away from the city lights where you will have great opportunities to view the mystical lights with the backdrop of the magnificent landscape.
Day 5 - Northern adventure
Explore the diverse landscape of the north on a guided day tour. You will visit the waterfall of the Gods, drive through lava landscape on the way to Lake Mývatn area, explore the bizarre lava formations of Dimmuborgir and visit the nature baths by the Lake.
Day 6 - Reykjavik City and Northern Lights
Take a morning flight back to Reykjavík. You have the day free for exploring the city on your own or taking time to relax. Our detailed itinerary will provide you with an insight into sights to see and things to do.
Take a late evening tour which has the sole aim of finding the Northern Lights!
Day 7 - Departure
Departure from Keflavík international airport. Depending on your flight departure time you can visit the Blue Lagoon if you did not visit it on arrival.
Included:
- 6 hotel nights: 3 star hotels with private bath and breakfast; four nights in Reykjavík, two nights in Akureyri
- Golden Circle day tour
- Snaefellsnes or South coast day tour
- Lake Myvatn day tour
- Domestic flights between Reykjavik and Akureyri
- Northern lights hunting by super jeep in the evenings
- Blue Lagoon Comfort admission
- Airport hotel transfers
To bring:
- Multi-layered warm clothing appropriate for the weather (base non-cotton layer, fleece or wool mid-layer, wind/waterproof jacket and pants)
- Hiking boots
- Cap and gloves
- Don't forget your camera!
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