Private Essential Iceland Tour | November 2022 | Alexandra Leung

Private Essential Iceland Tour
Alexandra Leung | 3 travellers
November 2022

November 21st, 2022
Day 1 of 5 | Arrival Day

A private driver will wait for you by the arrival gates at KEF Airport upon arrival and take you straight to your accommodation in Reykjavík. The driver has your name, flight arrival time and flight number so they will be ready waiting for you regardless of delays or changes to your flight.

For further ideas on what to do in Reykjavik, please check out our Reykjavik city guide and for some info on where to eat out, have a look at the best restaurants in Reykjavik.

Inclusions: Pick Up from KEF airport to Reykjavík with Icelandic Taxi Tours, Accommodation at Hotel Konsulat
Accommodation: Konsulat Hotel in their Deluxe rooms (2x) with breakfast
Exclusions: Meals unless stated otherwise

Hallgrimskirkja Church in Reykjavik

Northern Lights over Reykjavik

November 22nd, 2022
Day 2 of 5 | South Coast Highlights

Your Hidden Iceland guide will pick you up from your Reykjavík accommodation at 8:30 to embark on our adventure to explore the entire south coast of Iceland. We’ll visit Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls, then we’ll have some lunch before or after you explore the black sand beach at Vík. We continue our drive further east where we’ll soon start to see the spectacular glaciers and Iceland’s highest mountains. We hike along the ridges of the gorge with the impossible name, Fjaðrárgljúfur. Afterwards we head to our accommodation for the night at Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon. The hotel is in a great location for seeing the northern lights on a clear winter’s night, with a wake up call list offered by the hotel, if you haven’t spotted them before bed. You have a dinner reservation on your name for 19:00 in the hotel restaurant.

Inclusions: Accommodation at Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon, Dinner reservation at Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon restaurant at 19:00
Accommodation: Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon Deluxe Double (2x) with breakfast
Exclusions: Meals, unless stated otherwise

Seljalandsfoss Waterfall by Tom Archer

Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach, photo by Norris Niman.

Skógafoss Waterfall | Hidden Iceland. Skogafoss.

Fjaðrárgljúfur gorge is on the south coast of Iceland. Photo by Marc Hoey

Skógafoss Waterfall | Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon 2 Day Tour | Hidden Iceland | Photo by Norris Niman. Skogafoss.

November 23rd, 2022
Day 3 of 5 | Ice Caving, Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon & Diamond Beach

After breakfast this morning we are heading to one of our all time favourite locations in Iceland, the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon. It is here we meet with our partners at 10:00 in the area who are taking you to the real highlight of the trip, your ice cave adventure. Together in their specialised super jeeps they take you over the rugged terrain to a more remote part of the glacier. From here it’s only a short walk to witness the blues and textures of these natural works of art. Once you come back to to the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon you’ll take some time to explore this enormous glacier lagoon and the icebergs which float around here glistening in the winter sun. This is one of our all time favourite locations in Iceland. Seals can often be spotted swimming amongst the icebergs. From there we make our way over to the Diamond Beach, where the icebergs from the lagoon flow with the tide out to the ocean and wash up on the shores of the black sand beach. This makes for some spectacular photos and one unique beach visit.

Along your way back we stop by a few more south coast sights, which give some opportunities for some walks in nature, until we come to our accommodation for the night at Hotel Skálakot, one of our favourite south Iceland accommodations. We’ll have dinner in their restaurant once you have settled into your room and refreshed after a day of exploring the magnificent glacier landscapes.

Inclusions: Accommodation at Hotel Skálakot, Private Ice caving tour
Accommodation: Hotel Skálakot in their Master Suite with extra bed and breakfast
Exclusions: Meals, unless stated otherwise

Sapphire Ice Cave Tour. Hidden Iceland. Photo by Helen Maria Björnsdóttir

Remnant glacier ice washed up on ‘Diamond Beach’ by Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon at sunrise. Photo by Scott Drummond, Hidden Iceland

Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon by Brendan Bannister. Feature

Diamond Beach (west) near to Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon by Scott Drummond, Hidden Iceland.

The Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon & Öræfajökull in winter. Photo by Brendan Bannister. Featured.

November 24th 2022
Day 4 of 5 | Golden Circle, Friðheimar Tomato Greenhouse

We depart our comfortable South Iceland accommodation and make our way into the Golden Circle. After a bit of driving you’ll get to see the wonders of the geothermal area of Geysir, the original exploding geyser, and its surrounding steam vents. Afterwards we’ll get to witness the force of Gullfoss, one of Iceland’s most powerful waterfalls.

After a short drive we will enjoy a unique lunch inside Friðheimar reserved at 13:15. Having lunch amongst all the tomato plants in the greenhouse is something we are sure you will never forget.

After all this we drive onto the famous Þingvellir National Park which holds historical and geological significance being the site of the first known parliament in the world, where many of Iceland’s most important decisions were made. It is also a place of incredible beauty, sitting in the rift valley of the separating North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. (If you would like more time at the Silica lagoon you can ask your guide to drop the Þingvellir national park and drive directly to Silica hotel)

Afterwards we head towards hotel Silica, where you can spend the rest of the day relaxing after your guide drops you off. For 19:00 you have a dinner reservation on your name in the LAVA restaurant on the Blue Lagoon premises. By staying at the Silica Lagoon by Blue Lagoon you are getting a far more exclusive experience of the Blue Lagoon. You not only get premium admission to the Blue Lagoon included, but also access to the Silica Lagoon, which is only for guests of the hotel.

Inclusions: Accommodation at Silica hotel, Friðheimar Greenhouse lunch (all inclusive lunch, besides alcoholic beverages), Dinner reservation at LAVA restaurant, Premium admission to the Blue Lagoon as a part of staying in Silica hotel
Accommodation: Silica hotel in their Mountain Deluxe rooms (2x) with breakfast
Exclusions: Meals, unless stated otherwise

Autumn at Thingvellir National Park in the Golden Circle Platinum Tour. Photo by Dennis Stever

An erupting geyser in the Golden Circle. Photo taken by Dennis Stever.

Golden Hour over Gullfoss waterfall in the Golden Circle: Platinum Tour by Tom Archer. Feature

Silica Hotel by Blue Lagoon

Silica Hotel Lounge

November 25th, 2022
Day 5 of 5 | Departure Day

Today marks the last day of your Iceland adventure!  A private driver will pick you up at 05:00 from your accommodation at the Silica hotel to take you to KEF airport for your outbound flight.

Inclusions
– 4 nights in the above mentioned room types, with breakfast all mornings.
– Our Essential South Iceland 3 Day Private Tour.
– Private transportation in our comfortable vehicle with wifi.
– One of our wonderful guides for the duration of the 3 days.
– Private airport to Reykjavik transfer on arrival.
– Private airport transfer from Silica hotel on departure.
– Premium Blue Lagoon admission (as a part of your Silica hotel stay)
– Private Ice Caving tour
– Friðheimar lunch (all inclusive but alcoholic beverages)
– Flexible cancellation policy & all taxes and fees

Exclusions
– Reykjavík activities unless otherwise stated
– Meals unless otherwise stated
– Flights