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Get a head start on planning your summer adventure in Iceland by taking advantage of our selected multi-day tour special offers. Until January 10th, 2017 you will be able to save up to 35.000 ISK (appr. 300 USD or 295 Euros).
If you book before January 10th, you will also be in the draw of an Icelandic Mountain Guides day tour from Reykjavik. For every 20 bookings we will draw one winner, which gives you a good chance of winning.
The prize/day tour cannot be exchanged for cash and has to be used with 3 years from January 10th 2017. The winner will be contacted directly and announced on mountainguides.is at the latest on January 20th 2017.
We reserve the right to cancel or amend the competition and these terms and conditions without notice in any event outside of our control.
Tour type: Winter short break with Ice Cave, Glacier Walk and Northern Lights
Adult: 111.900ISK GBP USD DKR EUR
What's included: Guide, accommodation, breakfast and dinner, Ice Cave tour and a Glacier Walk
Departures: Every Thursday from November to March
Duration: 3 days, 2 nights
Accommodation: Family run country hotel with private facilities and half board
Pick up: Pick up between 8:15 and 8:45 and drop off at your accommodation in Reykjavik
Group size: Maximum 16
Language: English and French
Walking per day: 2-4 hours total (often divided into multiple shorter hikes)
Highlights of the Tour
• Ice Cave tour and a Glacier Walk
• Waterfalls,spouting hot springs, and black beaches
This three day south coast adventure tour embraces the highlights of the South of Iceland. It includes the historical and geological Thingvellir National Park, the majestic Golden waterfall Gullfoss, the world famous Geysir hot spring, the renowned Glacier Lagoon Jökulsárlón not to forget the immense black beaches and beautiful waterfalls of the south coast.
On top of these unique natural wonders the tour includes exciting activities like a Glacier Walk and a tour the Ice Cave (from November). We spend two nights at a family run country hotel where we enjoy traditional Icelandic dinners. This is also a perfect place for our northern lights hunts!
Price per person in ISK: 111900 ISK
Single room during the tour: 11500 ISK
Included: Qualified driver guide for 3 days, vehicle transportation for 3 days, Country hotel accommodation with private bathroom, half board from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 3 (price is based on double room, single passengers and groups with odd numbers must pay a single supplement to have a single room during the tour). Glacier Walk, Ice Cave tour (from November – March)
Departures: Every Thursday from November to March 2017
Minimum age: 13 years
Note: Please note that due to umpredictable weather and conditions during winter,, the itinerary of this tour is subject to change. While it is our goal to deliver the best tour experience possible, the safety of our passengers is always our first priority.
Single travellers must choose the singe supplement option during the booking process.
Add accommodation in Reykjavík for the perfect short break in Iceland.
Need more help with planning your tour to Iceland? Contact us at incoming@mountainguides.is
Day 1: Geology, history, Geysers and Waterfalls.
Pick up between 8:15 and 8:45 by your guide and driver at your accommodation. We leave the capital towards the National Park of Thingvellir. There we walk along the faults and fissures of the area that make evident the rifting of the earth's crust and hear about the major historic events that have taken place at this UNESCO world heritage site. We continue towards Geysir geothermal area and witness the spouting spring Strokkur that erupts up to 30 meters high and close by the majestic Gullfoss waterfall. From there we drive along the scenic south coast for dinner and overnight at a country hotel near Kirkjubæjarklaustur. Northern lights hunting in the evening if the weather permits.
Day 2: Glaciers, Icebergs and Ice caving.
Today we head further east along Europe’s largest glacier Vatnajökull. Our first stop will be at the renowned Glacier Lagoon Jökulsárlón filled with huge floating icebergs. The afternoon will be adventurous and includes a tour into the crystal ice caves. In late afternoon we return to our hotel for dinner. The evening will be spent northern light hunting if the weather permits.
Day 3: Black beaches, Waterfalls and glacier walking
On our journey back to Reykjavík we take time to stop and enjoy the picturesque landscape of the South Coast and we stroll along the black beaches of Vík and Reynisfjara, being aware of the big and powerful waves of the Atlantic Ocean. We will experience exciting glacier walk on Glacier Sólheimajökull and we will take a close look at the beautiful waterfalls Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss before returning to Reykjavik in late afternoon.
Please note that the itinerary might change due to weather conditions.
Equipment list – Short Breaks
Equipment list for Short Breaks
Equipment list for Short breaks
Thermal underwear – Wool or synthetic.
Wind and waterproof jacket and pants.
Extra warm jacket / parka for cold days (winter).
Small backpack for clothes and items used during the day – 20L (1200 cu in).
Sunglasses and sun protection (summer & spring).
Casual clothes / change of clothes.
Prescription medication and other personal health items.
Toiletries; Toothbrush, toothpaste, soap etc.
Swim suit (depends on tour).
Sun/rain Hat or a Cap.
Camera, spare batteries and a memory card or films.
Should you have any questions regarding this equipment list or the equipment on our tours feel free to contact incoming@mountainguides.is.
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Children0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Infants (0-2)0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
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Total price for all passengers:
Optional extra services - These items can be purchased later
Double room in a guesthouse in Reykjavík, one night before and one night after the trip - 15750 ISK per person
Double room in a three star hotel in Reykjavík, one night before and one night after the trip - 21100 ISK per person
Golden Circle and Glacier Getaway - IMG513
Golden Circle and Glacier Getaway - IMG513
Golden Circle and Glacier Getaway - IMG513
Single room in a guesthouse in Reykjavík, one night before and one night after the trip - 24500 ISK
Single room in a three star hotel in Reykjavík, one night before and one night after the trip - 36000 ISK
Supplement for single room during the tour- 11500 ISK per person
This departure is not available for selected number of passengers.
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