Scenery and Spectacle

4 nights, 1 June – 20 August 2012, from £889

This four-night break gives you the opportunity to witness the power and might of Mother Nature at close range: see erupting geysers, colliding tectonic plates and cascading waterfalls - all in the soft evening light of the Midnight Sun. These evening Golden Circle tours attract fewer visitors, permitting you a quiet and relaxing tour of the celebrated phenomena. On this short break you will visit Iceland's most famous attractions and also have time to take advantage of some of the optional activities and excursions available.

Day 1:

Upon arrival in Keflavik you will be escorted to your city-centre hotel, from where you can enjoy an evening in Reykjavik.

Day 2:

Be shown around the world's northernmost capital city on a morning guided sightseeing tour of the most significant places in Reykjavik. In the afternoon, bathe in the famous Blue Lagoon and relieve the stress from your shoulders under the Lagoon's waterfall. Transport back to your hotel is provided.

Day 3:

After breakfast, you will be taken to one of the best places in the Northern Hemisphere for whale watching. On this unique wildlife experience you may see minke or humpback whales, white-beaked dolphins, harbour porpoises or teams of puffins nesting on near-by islands. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure before being taken on the evening Golden Circle tour to see the natural wonders of Iceland under the rays of the Midnight Sun. On this relaxing tour you will see geysers, hot springs, waterfalls, tectonic plates and bubbling mud pools, and be returned to your hotel at midnight.

Day 4:

Day at leisure. Why not opt for some of our additional excursions and activities such as sea angling off the coast of Reykjavik or exploring the Thorsmark National Park in a superjeep?.

Day 5:

Transfer to the airport for your return flight home. Enjoy a morning at leisure if returning to Heathrow.

Scenery and Spectacle: At A Glance

 Included:

• Flights from London Heathrow, Stansted, Manchester or Glasgow
• Transfers
• Four nights’ hotel accommodation (inc. breakfast)
• Midnight Sun Golden Circle tour
• Whale Watching experience
• Guided Reykjavik sightseeing tour
• Blue Lagoon
• Admission to the Blue Lagoon
• Taxes and government air passenger duty 

Scenery and Spectacle: Your Included Highlights

Whale Watching

Duration:Three hours
The bays surrounding Reykjavik are home to diverse and abundant numbers of whales, making Iceland one of the best places in the Northern Hemisphere to see these majestic animals. The summer months offer the best chance of seeing the whales since the ocean current and long hours of daylight create excellent feeding grounds. On this three-hour tour you may see humpback and minke whales, harbour porpoise and white-beaked dolphins. The 2011 season returned a 94.5% sighting success, but in the event of no sightings on your trip, you will be offered another complimentary tour.

Golden Circle

Duration: From four hours
The popular Golden Circle tour includes visits to some of the most celebrated natural phenomena in Iceland. The Thingvellir National Park was granted UNESCO World Heritage Site status in 2004 and offers views of the Great Atlantic Rift, a rift which is slowly pulling Iceland apart along the Eurasian and American tectonic plates. The National Park is the site on which the Althingi Parliament was founded in 930AD – the oldest known parliament in the world. From there, you will visit the spectacular Gullfoss, the queen of Iceland’s waterfalls, which tumbles in a double cascade. The final stop of this tour will be the Geyser geothermal area where you can see spouting geysers, hot springs and bubbling mud pools.

 

 

Blue Lagoon

Duration: From two hours
The world-famous Blue Lagoon is a naturally-heated geothermal spa situated amongst young lava fields offering dramatic views of a volcanic landscape. After bathing in the milky green-blue waters, you can enjoy a geothermal steam bath, sauna, or walk around the scenic surroundings. The Lagoon’s six million litres of mineral-rich water are naturally renewed every 40 hours and originate 2,000 metres beneath the ground where it is heated by the earth’s natural forces. With shuttles returning frequently to your hotel in Reykjavik, you are free to spend as long or as short a time at the Lagoon as you wish.

 

 

Reykjavik

The world’s northernmost capital city offers something for everyone. There is a lively cultural scene, with many galleries, museums, concerts, parks and gardens. The city is an ideal location for shopping, fashion and nightlife, earning Reykjavik its notorious chic reputation. Strolls along the waterfront can be the perfect way to unwind. The most dominant landmark is the Hallgrimskirkja Church (the tallest building in the city) and a lift to the top of the central tower will provide you with panoramic views across Reykjavik. Your Reykjavik hotel will be centrally located, ensuring that you are never far from the action.