Christmas in Reykjavik
City Break Package
Enjoy Christmas in Iceland and combine with excursions to some of the most popular sites in south Iceland: Reykjavik City with its beautiful Christmas decorations, Super Jeep tour to Waterfall Gullfoss and the famous Geysir, Thingvellir National Park and visit Langjökull, Iceland´s second largest glacier. Certainly a great winter adventure. - 4 Days
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23. December
A meet and greet at Keflavik airport upon arrival, followed by a transfer to your hotel in Reykjavik.
In the evening at 19:30, pick up for a tour to search for the Northern Lights.
This Northern Lights Tour takes you out of Reykjavik the city lights in hope of seeing the Northern Lights.
Aurora Borealis, another name for the Northern Lights, are a natural phenomenon and therefore sighting is not guaranteed. We will drive you to the countryside, into complete darkness, in hope of seeing the skies glow.
When Northern Lights have been spotted, you will be able to go outside and see the fantastic shapes and colours in the dark sky. You will have plenty of time to take photos and truly enjoy the moment.
Return to hotel in the late evening where you will spend the next 3 nights.
Please note: Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon - no one can guarantee sightings.
Highlights: Reykjavík
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24. December
Pick up at your hotel at 08:30 for a guided tour around Reykjavik City. Icelanders are famous for the beautiful Christmas decorations in the centre of Reykjavik, as well as in the residential areas. This tour covers the city’s top attractions, interesting facts and stories. It provides an excellent opportunity to discover various things to see or to do in Reykjavík during your stay in Iceland.
On this tour you will see the The old Höfði house where the all-important summit between the presidents Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbatsjov took place in 1986. Höfði house is also believed to be occupied by a ghost known as the The White Lady.
The tour proceeds to the the Harpa concert hall and conference centre.
We will check out the City Centre. You will see Hallgrímskirkja church, whose design was inspired by basalt lava columns – a common volcanic rock formation in Icelandic nature.
We proceed to the viewing platform at Perlan which provides a breathtaking 360° view over the charming city of Reykjavík.
The final stop on the tour is on the outskirts of the capital to visit Bessastaðir, the official residence of the President of Iceland.
Highlights: Reykjavík city tour
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25. December
At 08:30, - pick up at your hotel for The Golden Circle Super Jeep tour to some of the most popular sites in South Iceland, Thingvellir National Park, Waterfall Gullfoss, The Geysir area with erupting geysers and hot springs and more. We also head into the uninhabited interior highlands on a rough trail, - only passable in winter by Super Jeep and to Langjökull, the second largest glacier in Iceland.
This classic drive begins with a visit to Þingvellir, a National Park and site of the World’s oldest parliament (established on the site in 930 AD) which has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 2004. The entrance to Þingvellir is a walk through the Almannagjá gorge, visible evidence of plate tectonic activity on the European-American fault-line which is still today pushing the two continents apart and creating Iceland, geology’s youngest country. Some of the rifts are full of clear water and have been a popular place for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Then it’s on to the Geysir geothermal area, which has given its name to spouting hot springs all over the world and is one of the greatest natural attractions in Iceland.
Before our next stop we visit another of our iconic and impressive natural features, Gullfoss. It goes by the name the Golden waterfall and carries the meltwater from Langjökull glacier down Hvítá river. The waterfall has distinct curves and thus adding drama to the powerful display.
You can grab something to eat at either Gullfoss or Geysir café before we drive on the mountain road Kjölur, up on Langjökull glacier, the second largest glacier in Iceland with its endless snowfields and wonderful panoramic views of south Iceland. The journey from the glacier provides photo opportunities and some serious jeep fun at the glaciers edge before we head back to Reykjavik in time for dinner. - Certainly a great adventure on Christmas Day.
Please bring loose change for toilet fees, warm clothes, a camera and some snacks for the ride. The driver will be stopping at service stations should you wish to purchase something there.
Highlights: Þingvellir - Gullfoss Waterfall and Geysir Hot Springs - Langjökull glacier
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26. December
A Flybus transfer from your hotel or a nearby Bus Stop to Keflavik airport.
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