Iceland
This AstridTravel Club Trip to Iceland is ideal for the active traveler with a love and appreciation for the great outdoors. Feel the cool mist of a cascading waterfall, watch waves crash against the shore of Black Sand Beach, stand in the midst of a continental divide, and gain a glimpse into the resilient and hearty nature of Iceland and its people. Join us on an exciting adventure in this nature paradise!
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This Trip at a Glance
Dates: TBD | Price: $4,950
This trip is luxury in style, featuring top-tier accommodations in Reykjavik. The focus is on the otherworldly natural beauty of Iceland with an emphasis on the resilient, Viking-inspired Icelandic culture. We’ll use Reykjavik as a hub and take multiple day trips from there. A good portion of this trip will be spent traveling to and from the listed points of interest, so travelers must be comfortable spending extended periods of time in a car or van. The pace is moderate, and travelers should be comfortable walking and standing for extended periods of time.
If you wish to take this trip at another date, either solo or with a group of your own, contact us and we’ll work with you to customize this trip for your needs.
The Itinerary — 6 Days, 5 Nights
Day 1
The iconic Hallgrímskirkja Church in downtown Reykjavik.
Arrive to Keflavik International Airport in the morning where transportation to the Hotel Borg in central Reykjavik will be waiting for you.
Upon arriving at the hotel, drop off your bags and meet your fellow travelers in the hotel lobby. From there, take a quick stroll across the street to Messin restaurant to get acquainted over lunch. Following lunch, embark on a guided walking tour of Reykjavik where you will visit the city’s major sites such as the iconic Hallgrímskirkja Church, the Old Harbour, and Harpa Concert Hall. Reykjavik’s lack of chain restaurants and city skyscrapers give this capital city a very quaint and charming atmosphere. Here, you will find brightly colored homes, rustic cafés intertwined with fine-dining restaurants, and hidden parks all situated against a backdrop of towering snow-capped mountains in the distance.
Enjoy leisure time in the afternoon to get settled and regroup for dinner at Jamie’s Italian restaurant, a chic modern eatery in the Hotel Borg.
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2
Whale Watching in Faxaflói Bay.
Begin the day with a morning stop in one of Reykjavik’s many boutique cafés before venturing to the Old Harbour where you’ll board a luxury yacht and set sail for a morning of whale watching. As you cruise around Faxaflói Bay, the crew will share information about the environment and native marine life. Keep your eyes peeled, because Minke and Humpback whales, dolphins, orcas and puffins are commonly seen in the area!
After returning to to the harbour, embark on a walking food tour of Reykjavik. Your expert guide will take you to many local gems, like the famous Baejarins Bestu Hot Dog Stand and share information about traditional Icelandic food, the fishing and whaling industry, and a bit of Iceland’s history.
Enjoy free time to venture around charming Reykjavik before meeting at the famous harbourside Slippbarinn restaurant for drinks and small-plates to close the evening.
Meals Included: Lunch (Food Tour), Dinner
Day 3
Thingvellir National Park.
This day will take you on a tour of the Golden Circle, a 200 mile round-trip journey around the southern portion of Iceland which covers a number of impressive geological sites. The first stop will be to Thingvellir National Park which happens to be the only place in the world where the mid-Atlantic ridge is visible above sea level.
After visiting Thingvellir, journey past Laugarvatn Lake, a shallow lake heated by underground hot springs, before visiting the highly active Geysir Geothermal Area which features exploding geysers, bubbling mud pits, and steaming hot springs.
Afterward, continue the journey to Gullfoss Waterfall, one of the largest and most impressive waterfalls in Iceland. Enjoy the drive to and from each destination on this Golden Circle Tour as you gaze out over sweeping vistas, rolling green hills, wild Icelandic horses and quaint countryside villages.
Return to Reykjavik in the evening and meet for dinner at another fabulous local restaurant.
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Day 4
Seljalandsfoss Waterfall.
This day will clearly exhibit some of Iceland’s most otherworldly landscapes through a scenic tour of Iceland’s South Coast. The first stop on the journey will be to Black Sand Beach, characterized by ink-black sands and dramatic basalt towers.
The next stop will be to Sólheimajökull Glacier, part of a “mother glacier” known as Mýrdalsjökull which happens to be located on top of an active volcano. The ice-blue glacier, which sits atop black volcanic rock is a very literal representation of why Iceland is often called the Land of Fire and Ice.
Following our glacier visit, we will journey on to the spectacular 200 ft Skógafoss Waterfall. Journey past Eyjafjallajökull Volcano which erupted most recently in 2010 and venture to Seljalandsfoss Waterfall, one of the most popular waterfalls in Iceland.
Return to Reykjavik in the evening for a relaxed dinner after a full day of activity.
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Day 5
The Blue Lagoon
Check out of the Hotel Borg by mid morning and transfer to Silica Hotel, where we will spend our last night in Iceland. No visit to Iceland would be complete without a visit to the Blue Lagoon, but travelers must be aware that this has become an extremely popular tourist destination. In order to optimize our experience at the Blue Lagoon, we will check-in to the chic, boutique Silica Hotel. The hotel's location in the very same lava field which gave life to the Blue Lagoon makes it a convenient hub from which to explore the Blue Lagoon as well as the hotel's equally stunning, private Silica Lagoon. Guests on this AstridTravel Club Trip will each have a private "Lava Deluxe" Room which features views of the moss-covered lava field, a private veranda, access to the Silica Lagoon, and Premium entrance to the nearby Blue Lagoon. Spend the afternoon relaxing and rejuvenating and enjoy a fine dinner at the Lava Restaurant at the Blue Lagoon.
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Day 6
Airport transfer to Keflavík Airport which is conveniently located just 20 minutes from Silica Hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodations: The Hotel Borg
Nights 1 - 4
Built in the late 1920s, the Hotel Borg is one of the oldest luxury hotels in Reykjavik. Having claimed its place in the heart of downtown overlooking the beautiful Austurvöllur Square, the elegant Hotel Borg has become an icon of its own. It is located within convenient walking distance of many of Reykjavik's major attractions including the Harpa Concert Hall, Laugavegur shopping street, Hallgrímskirkja Church, Reykjavík City Hall, the National Gallery of Iceland, The University of Iceland, and the National Museum. The Hotel Borg is a place to relax and unwind. Guests will stay in standard single, Art Deco - inspired rooms, and enjoy access to the full-service spa, as well as the restaurant and bar.
Accommodations: The Silica Hotel
Night 5
Our final night in Iceland will be spent at the Silica Hotel, located minutes from the iconic Blue Lagoon. The hotel's location in the very same lava field which gave life to the Blue Lagoon makes it a convenient hub from which to explore the Blue Lagoon as well as the hotel's equally stunning, private Silica Lagoon. Guests on this AstridTravel Club Trip will each have a private "Lava Deluxe" Room which features views of the moss-covered lava field, a private veranda, access to the Silica Lagoon, and Premium entrance to the nearby Blue Lagoon which can be reached by foot in under 10 minutes or by hotel shuttle.
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Additional Trip Information
Inclusions
4 nights at the historic, sophisticated Hotel Borg
1 night at chic Silica Hotel
1 breakfast, 5 lunches, 5 dinners
All mentioned tours
Premier entrance to the Blue Lagoon
Private access to the Silica Lagoon
Private guides
Airport transfer
An AstridTravel Club Representative on-site
Exclusions
Airfare
Meals not specified in itinerary
Miscellaneous personal expenses
Travel Insurance
Payment Schedule
$1,200 deposit is required upon booking
$1,950 due on or before April 1, 2021
$1,800 due on or before May 1, 2021
Monthly payment plan is available. Contact us for details.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your trip 90 days or more prior to departure, and you will receive a full refund of any monies paid to the ATC. Cancel your trip between 89 - 60 days prior to departure, and you will receive a 50% refund. Cancel your trip between 59 - 30 days prior to departure and you will receive a 25% refund. Cancel your trip less than 30 days prior to departure, and you will receive no refund.
All cancellations must be sent via email to contact@astridtravel.com and are effective the date we receive this correspondence.
ATC reserves the right to cancel this trip for any reason. Such reasons include, but are not limited to, attaining an insufficient number of participants necessary to make the trip feasible, weather, and similar unforeseen circumstances. In such event, you may choose to either receive a full refund or apply your payments to another trip if approved by ATC.
Traveler Requirements
Travelers must have a passport that is valid for at least 6 months following the return travel date.
Travelers are responsible for booking their own flights to Iceland. Please note that travelers need to arrive on July 9. Allot time for an overnight flight.
Travelers must provide a copy of their desired flight booking before booking to ensure that all information is correct.
Travelers must purchase travel insurance to go on this trip. In the event that you are unable attend this trip due to an illness, family emergency, missed or canceled flight, act of terrorism, natural disaster, etc., Astrid Solo Travel Advisor, AstridTravel LLC, the AstridTravel Club LLC, nor any affiliated person or party will not be held responsible for payment repatriation. Protect yourself against any unforeseen trip disasters and purchase travel insurance. Contact us with questions.
Travelers must sign and submit the AstridTravel Club Travel Services Contract upon joining any ATC Trip. Download the contract here. Email signed copy to contact@astridtravel.com.
Interested in Joining?
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