Incredible 6 Day Summer Vacation Package in South Iceland with a Guided Greenland Day Tour

Kulusuk is a stunning village that perfectly encapsulates the fascinating Greenlandic nation.
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Tour starts
Keflavík Airport
Starting time
Flexible
Duration
6 days
Ending place
Keflavík Airport
Languages
English
Difficulty
Easy
Available
June. - Aug.
Minimum age
8 years old

Description

Explore the high Arctic, from Iceland’s Golden Circle to the remote fjords of Greenland. This package takes you to Iceland’s South Coast, where you'll explore many of the countries most iconic natural attractions, and offers the rare and unique opportunity of gaining insight into the daily life of the Inuit people of Greenland.

Your tour will start with a taste of Nordic city life in Reykjavík, but soon you will be exploring Iceland's vast southern lowlands with the option to hike onto one of the mighty glaciers that are characteristic of the area.

Known for its raven black sand deserts, high waterfalls and its crown of glacier peaks and basalt mountains, Iceland's south is in sharp contrast to the remote Kulusuk island on Greenland’s east coast.

Located just below the Arctic Circle, the village of roughly 250 inhabitants is a mirror back in time; and visiting Kulusuk provides a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get to know the ways of the hunters of the far north. Icebergs float lazily on the blue arctic ocean, which is home to the seals and fish that contribute to the everyday life of the people.

For a perfect experience, you will then end by visiting Iceland's Golden Circle: Þingvellir National Parliament Park, a UNESCO heritage site of tremendous importance, situated in a massive lava field, the exploding geysers at the Haukadalur geothermal valley and Gullfoss waterfall in glacial river Hvítá.

Get a taste of all the best the Arctic has to offer and experience the high north in Iceland and Greenland this summer. Check availability by choosing a date.

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Included

4 nights of accommodation in Reykjavik (different levels available; breakfast not included for Super Budget or Budget levels; breakfast included for Comfort and Quality levels; more detailed info below)
Airport transfer on arrival/departure
South Coast 2-day small group minibus tour
1 night of accommodation in a country hotel in Vatnajokull National Park during the 2-day south coast tour (breakfast included, private bathroom depending on availability)
Guided day tour with flights to Kulusuk, Greenland
Golden Circle small group sightseeing tour in a minibus (upgrades available with other activities)
Blue Lagoon comfort entrance (upgrade to premium level available) and return transfer
Detailed Itinerary with fun and practical information on the nature, history and culture of Iceland
Hands-on travel agent to oversee your itinerary
Taxes

Activities

Glacier Hiking
Snorkelling
Snowmobile
Horse Riding
Sightseeing
Cultural Activity
Bird watching
Airplane

Daily itinerary

Day 1
Start a holiday to Iceland in the right way, by bathing in the Blue Lagoon.

Day 1 - Arrival day

As the wheels of your plane touch down in Reykjanes peninsula, adventure is already starting. With the airport situated in the middle of a lava field, you’ll get a hint of Iceland’s harsh nature the moment you arrive.

You will hop onto your airport transfer and head to the city of Reykjavík, known for its quirky cafés and colourful houses, and have the day and the long night at your leisure.

To get rid of the aches and sore muscles after your flight, you can choose to start your journey at the Blue Lagoon. This azure blue lake, surrounded by ink black lava field only fifteen minutes away from the airport is the perfect place to immerse yourself in nature at the start of your journey.

Afterwards, you’ll spend your first evening, and first night, in the city of Reykjavík

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Day 2
The first major waterfall visitors who explore the South Coast will see is the serene and unique Seljalandsfoss.

Day 2 - The South Coast

Today you will head out from the city and start your exploration of Iceland. Travelling along the south coast, you will pass great glaciers and volcanoes. One of them is the Eyjafjallajökull glacier volcano, famed for putting Europe’s air traffic to a complete standstill, not so long ago.

You will also visit the waterfalls Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss. Vastly different from one another, they both offer incredible beauty and certainly great photo opportunities! Seljalandsfoss is tall and narrow while Skógafoss is wide and more powerful.

Those looking to spice up their day with adventure can add on a glacier hiking tour during the booking process, and ascend Sólheimajökull glacier. There, you'll get a fantastic view of the South Coast and see sky-blue crevasses and snowy mountain peaks.

You will visit the village of Vík, and the raven black Reynisfjara beach, where the Atlantic ocean rushes up on the shore with terrifying force, while the Reynisdrangar black rock stacks loom over the scene in solemn silence, as your guide relays local myths and tales.

The end of the day will bring you to your accommodations near Jökulsárlón, a glacier lagoon which you will explore in the morning.

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Day 3
Jökulsárlón is a glacier lagoon that attracts tens of thousands of visitors to Iceland, and provides a taste of what exists in Greenland.

Day 3 - Glaciers and Waterfalls

The day will start with an exploration of Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon. Situated under the Breiðamerkurjökull glacier, the lagoon is home to birds and seals that swim among the massive icebergs that crumbled down from the glacier above.

If you want a better look at the icebergs, you can opt for a boat ride during the booking process. Amphibious boats move at a slow pace and are thus perfect for families and photographers alike. 

Close to Jökulsárlón is the Diamond beach. There, ice chunks from the lagoon have washed up on the shore where they glisten in the sunlight. This is a fantastic place to photograph as the sparkling ice and surrounding black sand beach create a fairytale-like landscape.

You’ll return to Reykjavík late in the evening, and stay there on this night.

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Day 4
Kulusuk is a serene village in the east of Greenland.

Day 4 - Greenland Awaits

Today you’ll head out even further than before. You’ll board a plane at Reykjavík Domestic Airport and fly to the remote village of Kulusuk, on an island on the east coast of Greenland.

Your guide will await you at the airport in Kulusuk, and accompany you on a four-hour hike around the village and its surroundings. Icebergs floating in the blue ocean make a sharp contrast with the brightly coloured houses of the village and the majestic mountains towering over the land.

Small, private museums of the Inuit people who inhabit the island and explanations of the way of life in this harsh terrain will be the highlights of the tour. If you’re lucky, you might see a local performing a drum dance.

In the late afternoon, you will board your plane at Kulusuk Airport, and return to the now seemingly huge city of Reykjavík.

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Day 5
The Golden Circle is the most popular and beloved tourist route in Iceland throughout the year, and culminates at Gullfoss waterfall.

Day 5 - The Golden Circle

The Golden Circle is undoubtedly the most famous attraction in Iceland. Located in the southwestern lowlands, it includes three of the most famous natural landmarks of Iceland: Þingvellir National Parliament Park, Geysir hot spring and geothermal area and Gullfoss waterfall.

You’ll start your journey early in the morning, heading to Þingvellir. This UNESCO world heritage site offers vast lava fields filled with history, as this is where Icelanders formed their democratic parliament in the year 930.

Next stop is then Haukadalur valley. Home to the great Geysir, which lends its name to all others, the site has numerous hot springs. The most active one, Strokkur, blows every five minutes or so, hurling water up to 30-metre height.

The final stop of the day is the Gullfoss waterfall. This tiered waterfall is situated in the glacier river Hvítá, and the sheer force of the water plummeting 32 meters into the canyon below causes water to spray over the banks and cliffs.

If you’d like to add some adventure to your day, there is plenty to choose from. You could opt to go snorkelling in the Silfra fissure at Þingvellir, known for its crystal clear waters. You could go snowmobiling on the white glacier caps on the nearby Langjökull glacier, or, if you prefer a more natural steed, go horseback riding in the countryside as a part of your tour.

A final option of excursion today is to embark on a once-in-a-lifetime hiking trip to Fagradalsfjall, the volcano currently erupting on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula. Conducted in the evening under the safe eye of an experienced guide, you will trek through strange, barren landscapes to the glowing lava field for an unparalleled view of the molten rivers, fiery craters and spectacular ravines. This adventure lasts for five hours, and each moment of it promises to stay with you for life.

Whatever you choose, the day will be sure to be amazing. You will then return to Reykjavík for your last night in Iceland

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Day 6
Many of Reykjavík's great buildings are internationally known; Harpa is the most recent addition.

Day 6 - Departure

Your journey has now come to an end. You will be picked up at your hotel in a timely manner to get to the airport before your flight.

If your flight leaves in the afternoon, you could opt to visit the Blue Lagoon on this day, or maybe join a whale watching tour down at Reykjavík harbour, as one last adventure.

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What to bring

Hiking shoes
Warm clothes. Windproof and rainproof clothing
Swimsuit & towel
Camera

Good to know

Although it is summertime, the Icelandic weather can be very unpredictable. Please bring appropriate clothing. Please be aware that your itinerary may have to be rearranged to fit your arrival date and time better.

Please note that if you need a visa to travel to Iceland, a specific visa for the Schengen area is needed to visit Greenland.

For your convenience, it is recommended that you pack lightly for the Kulusuk tour and only bring carry-on luggage. Please also be prepared with a packed lunch for the Kulusuk trip as there are no cafés, bars or restaurants in the village. Note that the weather in Greenland is considerably colder than in Iceland, so please bring appropriate clothing and shoes.

If you book the extra activities alongside this tour, you will get them at a lower price.

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Accommodation in Reykjavik

See our accommodation levels below and our preferred accommodation partners under each day in the daily itinerary. Super budget level accommodations will be arranged in hostel dorm beds. For budget and comfort levels, bookings for one person will be arranged in single rooms, and bookings for two or more people will share a twin/double or triple room(s). For quality level, odd number groups will always be allocated a single room. If you are travelling in a group, but prefer a single room, please make separate bookings. Teenagers and children will be arranged in the same room with parents. If additional room(s) is needed, additional costs will incur.

For multi-day guided tours, accommodation cannot be upgraded and the levels below do not apply. Guide to Iceland will provide you with the best available accommodation at the time of your booking from our preferred partners. If our preferred partners are fully booked at the time of your booking, we will find another suitable accommodation for you of similar level.

We always do our best to accommodate special requests, which may incur additional costs. Press choose a date to find availability.

Super Budget

Dormitory beds with shared bathrooms in guesthouses or hostels, such as HI Hostels. Located in the capital region. Breakfast is not included.

Budget

Private rooms with shared bathroom in guesthouses or hostels such as Capital Inn Guesthouse. Located in the capital region. Breakfast is not included.

Comfort

Rooms with a private bathroom at three-star hotels such as Hótel Klettur, or quality guesthouses. Located in the city center or in close vicinity. Breakfast is included.

Quality

Rooms at four-star design hotels in the city center with a private bathroom at the absolute best locations downtown such as Hotel Alda. Breakfast is included.

Meals

Are you looking to try some of the best dishes Iceland’s top restaurants have to offer? You can now add delicious meals to your booking without having to research where to find them.

Select this option to include dinner every night as an extra, and we’ll provide you with vouchers as part of your booking confirmation. We’ll choose the top-rated restaurants that fit with your vacation itinerary and make your reservations for you.

Your server will offer you a set menu of two to three courses at the restaurant, from which you can choose meat, fish, or vegetarian options. If you prefer to try a different dish, the meal voucher will act as a credit that you can redeem at the restaurant against menu items that are not part of the set menu.

Save time and effort during your vacation, and let us take care of your meals for you. Choose the meal option today so you’ll be guaranteed to eat well on your forthcoming trip.

Please notify the restaurant on arrival about any dietary requirements. Vouchers are non-refundable.

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