Iceland Highlights & Into the Glacier Tour (Pre)
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$2,259
Spring (Apr - May)
Summer (Jun - Aug)
Autumn (Sep - Oct)
Bathe in the famous milky blue waters of the Blue Lagoon
Visit UNESCO-listed Thingvellir National Park, and see incredible lava fields, geysers and waterfalls
Visit the world’s largest man-made ice cave at Langjökull Glacier
Enjoy an overnight stay in Iceland’s cosmopolitan capital, Reykjavík
Planned Itinerary
Day 1: Overnight in Reykjavík
Upon arriving in Iceland's capital, you'll check in to your hotel for the night. If you have time, take the rest of the day to explore the many things to see and do in this charming city.
Day 2: Reykjavik Sightseeing and Blue Lagoon
Today, you’ll be taken by bus on a sightseeing drive through Reykjavík toward the Blue Lagoon. Enjoy a peaceful and relaxing time at this unique natural pool of mineral-rich geothermal water located in the middle of a lava field in the beautiful Icelandic wilderness. Guests may enjoy the afternoon and evening at their leisure.
Day 3: Langjökull Glacier and Ice Cave
Today begins with a scenic drive toward Borgarfjordur. Our first stop is Hraunfossar and Barnafossar—two picturesque waterfalls that provide perfect photo opportunities.
Then we’ll continue on to Langjokull Glacier, Iceland’s second-largest glacier. You’ll meet your local guides here, collect your warm overalls and boots, and head on to the glacier in a 4x4. Up on the glacier, you’ll find a deep man-made cave with a series of tunnels carved into the glacial ice, complete with an ice bar and ice chapel. Unlike natural ice caves, which can be unpredictable, the ice cave you’ll explore is part of a carefully designed, man-made structure. Extensive research and planning have gone into creating this unique series of tunnels, ensuring the highest safety standards for visitors.
On a guided tour here, you’ll weave through the labyrinth of icy underground tunnels, marveling at the array of colors and learning about glaciology along the way.
Your tour ends with a delicious lunch before heading back to Reykjavik.
Day 4: Golden Circle Tour
After breakfast, you'll begin your full-day Golden Circle tour. We'll visit UNESCO-listed Thingvellir (Þingvellir) National Park, a fascinating site of geological and historical significance. Enjoy a walk through the glorious volcanic landscape, and stand where two tectonic plates meet. The tour continues over the Lyngdalsheidi heath into the fertile farmlands of the south, where you’ll have a tasty lunch.
After that, you'll travel to Gullfoss, one of Iceland’s most beautiful waterfalls, and see the spouting geysers of the Geysir Geothermal Area, where the most active hot spring, Strokkur, spouts every few minutes.
You’ll return to Reykjavík in time for the start of your expedition cruise or when travelling to Nuuk enjoy another night in Reykjavik.
Please note that we may visit these sights in a different order.
Practical information
Included
Three nights at a hotel in Reykjavík with breakfast.
Half-day Reykjavik & Blue Lagoon tour (including use of towel)
Full-day Glacier & Ice Cave tour (including overalls and boots if needed) with a buffet lunch
Full-day Golden Circle tour with two-course lunch
English-speaking guide during the excursions.
Not included
Dinner, drinks, and gratuities.
Remarks and requirements
Tour starts four days before embarkation in Reykjavík or five days before embarkation in Nuuk
Excursions included in this tour may not be exclusive to Hurtigruten guests
Involves walking on uneven terrain
This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility.
If the minimum number of participants is not reached, we reserve the right to cancel the Pre-Program up to six weeks before departure.
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