Reykjavik Getaway

Title: Reykjavik Getaway

Length : From 3 to 8 days
From 300 to 400 Euros per person

A week in Reykjavik is a fantastic option for people who are overwhelmed by the idea of changing accommodations every night and having to drive and follow directions every day. The Icelandic capital is very lively and extends a multitude of cultural offerings for visitors as well as a wide selection of quality establishments to stay in at night. During the day, a number of exciting excursions to Iceland’s southern coast are possible; while at night, you can soak in a natural hot bath or explore the trendy bar and restaurant scene. Up to you to choose! Reykjavik has something for everyone!
This trip is available year round

Strengths:

- You’ll have the time to discover the capital and its people.
- Possible car rental but not necessary. Very easy on your pocketbook!
- A trip totally tailor made to match your interests: relaxation, culture, exciting activities, discovery, etc.

Summary:

Day 1: transfer from Keflavik international airport to Reykjavik.
Day 2 to Day 7 (or however long your holiday): stay in Reykjavik with pre-booked excursions during the day
Last day: transfer from Reykjavik back to Keflavik international airport.

HOSTEL
If you have a backpacker’s soul, a small budget, or are travelling alone, this may be a good option for you. Hostels are recognized world-wide as convivial places to meet fellow travellers. Iceland’s hostels live up to this reputation on top of also being clean and full of warm welcomes! Whether a quick walk or a fifteen minute bus ride away from downtown (buses free with the Reykjavík City Pass we include in your package), the hostels offer easy access to the city’s main attractions. Reykjavík's hostels all offer breakfasts, linen rental, laundry service, etc.
When hostels have Wifi, it is usually free. Otherwise, many cafes in downtown Reykjavik offer free internet connections.

GUESTHOUSE
Whether they are someone’s actual home or an establishment more like a cosy and simple inn, Reykjavik guesthouses most often offer the best access to downtown. Breakfast is always included and you can opt for a private room with a bathroom or to use a shared bathroom upstairs. This second option is generally less expensive. There are triple and quadruple rooms available if you are travelling with friends or family.
When guesthouses have Wifi, it is usually free. Otherwise, many cafes in downtown Reykjavik offer free internet connections.

3 STAR HOTEL
Three star hotels are often in the middle of downtown areas. When they are not, they are about ten minutes away by taxi or bus. The accommodations are simple but many offer possible upgrades and triple rooms if travelling as a family. When they have Wifi, it is usually free. Otherwise, many cafes in downtown Reykjavik offer free internet connections.

4 STAR HOTEL
Since extravagance and 5 star hotels are hard to come by in Iceland, these are the most deluxe options for your stay. The downtown hotels are comfortable, centrally located and reasonably spacious. They have quality restaurants and excellent efficient service. The hotels located on the outskirts of the downtown area, are more spacious and offer more services such as gyms, spas etc. All the 4 star hotels have possible upgrades, and several suites. Some have triple rooms, if you are on a family holiday. When they have Wifi, it is usually free. Otherwise, many cafes in downtown Reykjavik offer free internet connections.

APPARTMENT
If you’re travelling with your family or in a group of friends, you can rent apartments in Reykjavik by the day or by the week. There will be no restoration services included, but you will have a kitchen space available to prepare your meals. Most of these apartments provide easy access to downtown.

What's Included:

- Airport transfers
- Accommodations
- Breakfasts if you’re staying in a hostel, guesthouse, or hotel
- A « Reykjavík Welcome Card » for the entire length of your stay
- A travel folder full of useful information

What's not Included:

- Lunches and dinners
- Breakfasts if staying in an apartment
- Activities and excursions
- Car rental
- International flights

Price:

In a hostel- based on one person in a shared room
- 4 days / 3 nights: from 230 to 340 Euros/pers. depending on the season
- 8 days / 7 nights: from 390 to 650 Euros/pers. depending on the season

In a guesthouse with a shared bathroom – based on a 2 person trip in double rooms
- 4 days / 3 nights: from 240 to 330 Euros/pers. depending on the season
- 8 days / 7 nights: from 380 to 600 Euros/pers. depending on the season

In a guesthouse with a private bathroom – based on a 2 person trip in double rooms
- 4 days / 3 nights: from 270 to 400 Euros/pers. depending on the season
- 8 days / 7 nights: from 440 to 720 Euros/pers. depending on the season

In a three star hotel - base 2 personnes en occupation double
- 4 days / 3 nights: from 300 to 450 Euros/pers. depending on the season
- 8 days / 7 nights: from 500 to 800 Euros/pers. depending on the season

In a four star hotel – based on a 2 person trip in standard double rooms
- 4 days / 3 nights: from 380 to 950 Euros/pers. depending on the season and your hotel choice
- 8 days / 7 nights: from 730 to 2100 Euros/pers. depending on the season and your hotel choice

In an apartment – based on a 4 person trip in a family apartment
- 4 days / 3 nights: from 250 to 400 Euros/pers. depending on the season
- 8 days / 7 nights: from 400 to 800 Euros/pers. depending on the season

Final price depends on the number of people and the length of the trip.

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ON SITE ACTIVITIES

Discover Reykjavík with the Reykjavík Welcome Card
The “Reykjavík Welcome Card” gives you access to a great number of museum including the national museum and the museum of modern art, as well as to all of the city’s thermal pools, and unlimited access to its’ buses. We will give you this card along with a brochure full of useful information including hours of operation of points of interest, city maps, and maps of the public transportation system.

Day trip to the southern coast
Stop to discover the beautiful waterfall of Seljalandsfoss. At Skógar you’ll fall in love with the magnificent Skógafoss waterfall, and, depending on road conditions, you’ll go to the extremity of the Solheimajökull glacial tongue or visit the folk museum at Skogar, whose vast collection of ancient objects and reconstructed traditional farmhouse will give you an idea of traditional Icelandic life and history. Arrive in Vík around lunchtime, and eat before discovering the Dyrhólaey cliffs. Take a walk on the beautiful black sand beach at Reynishverfi and delight in observing its famous basaltic columns.

Golden Circle day trip
Discover Iceland’s most iconic sites, that together make up Iceland’s “Golden Circle”. First, you’ll stop in Geyser to watch the famous “Strokkur” geyser, that erupts 20 metres into the air every 5 to 8 minutes. You can also visit its' multimedia museum. From here, you’ll go on to the impressive Gulfoss falls, “the golden falls”. Visit Thingvellir, site of the world’s oldest extant parliament. Here, walk along the Almmannagjá fault to observe continental rift until you reach the waterfall of Öxararfoss.

Blue Lagoon Excursion
Don’t miss this geothermal and geologic marvel only 50km from Reykjavik. You can spend several very pleasant hours here, or even the whole day if you decide to stay for lunch or indulge in one of the many spa treatments offered on site. Swimming in this turquoise water rich in silica and mineral salt that stays at a temperature around 40° is amust for travellers to Iceland!

Landmannalaugar Excursion
Take off through the southern countryside along the flanks of the famous Hekla volcano and their lava fields. Keep on in the direction of Landmannalaugar through unique untouched landscapes. Walk to discover obsidian flows, hot water sources, fumaroles, and multicoloured rhyolite mountains. Dive into Landmannalaugar’s natural hot water river!

Reykjavik whale watching
Every day from the beginning of April to the end of October. Leaving from the Reykjavík harbour, this foray into the sea lasts about 3 hours. From May to mid-August, Iceland’s iconic bird, the Atlantic Puffin, is likely to be seen.