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Arrival at Keflavik Airport.
Meet and greet by private driver, transfer directly to hotel in Reykjavik.
Overnight in downtown Reykjavik, we recommend Black Pearl luxury suites.

Warm Welcome City Tour

Morning at leisure.
Afternoon city tour (3-4hrs)
The Reykjavik Capital Area consists of seven municipalities with approximately 200,000 inhabitants. With an abundance of space, clean air and natural green energy - Reykjavik clearly revels in its reputation as being one of the most modern, forward thinking societies in Europe. The city tour layout includes landmarks and visits as follows:
•               A visit to the Pearl vantage point. Built in 1988 the Pearl is a remarkable building, unique in Iceland and probably the whole world. A glass dome constructed atop huge tanks in which natural hot water is stored for heating the city, The Pearl offers the visitor great views of the capital area and beyond.
•               Reykjavik’s colorful old quarter with its quaint wooden houses and narrow streets.
•               Hallgrimskirkja Church the largest in Iceland at 74,5 meters high its one of the city’s best known landmarks. In front of the church is a stature of Leif Eriksson which was a gift from the United States commemorating the 1000th anniversary of Iceland’s parliament at Thingvellir in 930 AD. 
•               The city’s university area.
•               A visit to the National museum The National Museum displays objects that provide insight into Icelandic cultural history - displays that encourage visitors to dwell on the past, present and future. Reopened after extensive refurbishment, the museum houses new, dynamic exhibitions that fulfill all the modern standards required of such an establishment housing the nation´s treasures.
•               The New Harpa Concert Hall 
•               The Hofdi house - venue of THE landmark “end of the cold war” meeting in 1986 between President Reagan and General Secretary Gorbachev.  
•               Visit the Arurora Reykjavík – The Northern Lights Center. Take a walk through history and learn how people and cultures around the world saw the Northern Lights via legends and myths connected to this amazing phenomenon. There are interactive displays as well as a specially equipped ‘photo booth’ where you can learn how to adjust your camera’s settings should you want to try your hand at capturing the auroras yourself.
•               Stop at a local café and taste some Icelandic treats 
Overnight Reykjavik

Helicopter Tour – Secret Lagoon:

Morning pick up by private driver guide that takes you directly to Reykjavik domestic airport (5 min transfer).
Private Helicopter tour
Enjoy a fabulous helicopter tour to see some of Iceland’s highlights.
Experience the aftermath of the volcano that no one can pronounce – Eyjafjallajökull glacier.
Fly over the now dormant volcano that caused so much trouble in 2010. The tour includes a stop on Fimmvörðuháls, where you can still physically feel the warmth from the lava!
This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience and something you will never forget.
Kindly note that all helicopter tours are weather dependent.
Drop off at accommodation in the countryside.
We recommend Grímsborgir, Rangá or private Lodge Hólar.
Afternoon at leisure or -
Your private driver will be waiting for you to take you on an afternoon tour to the Secret Lagoon for a warm soak.
Secret Lagoon
After the helicopter tour is finished, drive to the countryside to Iceland’s oldest swimming pool, called the Secret Lagoon. The pool’s  natural surroundings and steam rising into the air gives the place a magical feeling and the warm water holds a pleasant 38-40 Celsius all year around. The surrounding area is very active and boasts several geothermal spots and a little Geysir erupting every 5 minutes, showing off for the guests relaxing in the pool.
Overnight in the countryside.
We recommend Grímsborgir, Rangá or private Lodge Hólar.

South Shore – Glacier Walk

Morning drive from countryside hotel/lodge heading to the south-east of Iceland.
Visit Seljalandsfoss waterfall, where you can enjoy a truly unique viewpoint by walking behind the curtain of thundering water. This can be tricky in winter time if it’s icy outside- nevertheless the waterfall is very picturesque and worth the stop.
You’ll also visit the nearby Skógafoss waterfall with its seductive scenery and legend of hidden gold.Continue along Iceland’s South Coast reveals green majestic mountains and a masterpiece of volcanic scenery with the highly active Hekla volcano looming in the clouds along with the glistening Eyjafjalljökull, erupted in 2010 and Mýrdalsjökull glacier which conceals the fiery secrets of Katla volcano underneath. 
Highlight of today is your guided walk on Sólheimajökull glacier.
Private Glacier walk
The tour takes us to the frozen glacial tongue that is Sólheimajökull. After a lesson in ice walking we will head onto the glacier to experience this unique environment with some amazing terrain with crevasse, sink holes and ice ridges. The glacier walk do not require no special skills the tour can be enjoyed by people of all levels in good health.
Evening Northern Lights hunt if conditions are favourable
Overnight in the countryside.

Golden Circle Super Jeep tour & Snowmobiling on the Long Glacier

Of all the spectacular nature that resides in Iceland there are three ‘must-see' highlights that are easily experienced in one day. Today’s day tour is about 9 hrs long (depending on road conditions)
Thingvellir National Park tremendous geological interest. A short ride across fertile farmlands in the south reveal the breathtaking Gullfoss ‘Golden' Waterfalls where traversing a narrow path (UNESCO) is Iceland's greatest historical site and a place of provides close-up views of the thundering waterfall below. Only a few minutes away is the Geysir geothermal area where hot springs are in abundance, geysers explode and pools of mud bubble.
Highlight of the day will be an hour long private snowmobile tour on Langjökull (the Long Glacier).
Private Snowmobile (approx. 1 hr long tour)
Enjoy an hour long tour driving around the stretches of snow and ice on the Long Glacier, located in the highlands above the Gullfoss and Geysir area. The Long Glacier is Iceland’s second largest ice cap and the perfect location for a snowmobile adventure.
Evening Northern Lights hunt if conditions are favourable
Overnight in the countryside or in Reykjavik

Akureyri – Mývatn – Geothermal Baths

After your breakfast you will drive to Reykjavik domestic airport for your morning flight to the North part of Iceland
Today you will explore Lake Myvatn area, which is considered the most beautiful and at the same time the most catastrophic place in Iceland. Enjoy an amazing journey through area of extreme contrasts, geothermal activity, geology and saga.
We begin our day by stopping at Goðafoss waterfall on our way to Lake Myvatn. Goðafoss plays an important role in the Icelandic history, particularly in connection with the introduction of Christianity. We keep on going to the pseudo-craters of Skútustaðagígar before we continue to the mystic Dimmuborgir (Dark Cities) full of lava-pillars and formations that are rich of mystic sagas and tales.  We come to the warm underground river in Grjótagjá rift and head to the geothermal Mt Námafjall. Krafla volcano area is our next destination in this tour and we drive past the power station bearing the same name that relies on geothermal steam energy for its operation.  We then come to the explosion crater Víti that was formed in 1724 in the Myvatnseldar eruption before returning back to the main road.
 Late afternoon, enjoy visit to Myvatn Geothermal Baths.
The water supplies for the lagoon run straight from the National Power Company´s bore hole in Bjarnarflag
The water has a temperature of about 130°C when it arrives to the huge basin beside the lagoon itself forming an impressive, man-made hot spring. Altogether, the lagoon and the basin contain around 3.5 million litres of water with a temperature of 36 – 40°C.
The two steam baths are built straight on top of a geothermal area and the sulphurfree steam rises up through holes in the floor. Typically the temperature is around 50°C and the humidity is close to 100%. Guests can take a few turns in the steam baths and cool down in the outdoor shower in between.

If you are lucky the Northern Lights will start to dance above you while bathing.
After local dinner you will be picked up by local guides for your northern Lights Super jeep safari tour, and driven out to the countryside or up to the mountains,  into the dark, frozen winter night to observe an unbelievable display of color, light and texture is like waking up in a fairy-tale full of mystery and magic.
Overnight Mývatn area or Akureyri

Culinary tour and Eruption Flight Sightseeing

Today we focus on the culinary aspects of Northern Iceland and if possible, go on a sightseeing tour over the volcanic eruption in Holuhraun (Kindly note flight is weather dependent and of course dependent on if the eruption is still taking place in December!)
Culinary Tour (approx. 4-5hrs)
We will focus on the seaside and materials from sea as well as the first micro brewery in Iceland. All the producers we visit are small family firms and by some the knowledge has traveled from generation to generation. They will offer us to taste for example fresh fish, local micro brewery beer and salted cod. We travel by the coastline as well as short boat trip to Hrísey island and during the tour we sample as we go mouth-watering local treats sourced especially for us and the likes of fishermens and brewers will share their gastronomic knowledge with you and we can enjoy the fresh taste of North Iceland.
Eruption Flight (approx. 1,5 hrs)
The ongoing eruptions in the barren interior of Iceland is our prime focus on this one and half hour sightseeing flight. 
We start our Eruption Sightseeing Flight from Akureyri for you to enjoy this unique opportunity to experience our island still in making. To begin we fly for about 20 minutes towards the highland and straight to the erupting area of Holuhraun lava fields and Bárðarbunga volcano. There we take good 40-45 minutes to fly circles over this unbelievable volcanic activity that shows us without a doubt how the force within mother nature is more powerful than any other force known to mankind.   During our 20-25 minute return flight we take our time to fly over Askja Caldrea and Víti Exploration Crater before coming back to Akureyri.
Please note that this tour is very weather dependent.
Overnight Mývatn area or Akureyri

Flight to Reykjavik – Horseback Riding

Morning at leisure in Akureyri/Mývatn.
Noon flight from Akureyri back to Reykjavik.
Drive to accommodation for check in.
Afternoon horseback riding tour

Horse back riding
Riding an Icelandic horse is something you have to experience at least once in your life. This tour is an excellent trip for all those interested in trying the Icelandic horse, a trek on the hardy, sure-footed Icelandic horse is an experience to remember. Whether you are a beginner or expert, old or young, these friendly horses, with their alert and willing nature are indeed a pleasure to ride in their natural surroundings.
Note: Age limit is 8 years old
Overnight in downtown Reykjavik, we recommend Black Pearl luxury suites.

Reykjanes Peninsula, Caving & Blue Lagoon

We head out to the peninsula of Reykjanes where you will visit the geothermal area of Krýsuvík and Lake Kleifarvatn with its hot springs and solfataras. The moonlike surroundings of the lake never fail to leave a strong impression on visitors. Other interesting stops during the day include a stop at the fish racks to see the centuries-old method of drying fish in the lava fields, Krýsuvik cliffs and Selatangar.
Private Caving
Caving in Iceland is a dark, strange and unique experience. You literally walk into a world that once was glowing hot and bright but now is frozen black. In winter you even have ice stalagmites that can give the adventurer an otherworldly feeling.  Our lava caves are like veins of the volcanoes as molten lava flows through lava fields and forms these tunnels. When the volcano sleeps again it leaves behind empty shells that turn into an exciting underworld of caves for us to explore. Our caving experience is special as we blend together a caving expedition and folklore, learning about the Elves or hidden people, ghosts, outlaws and other strange creatures of Iceland.
After our sightseeing we end the day in the famous Blue Lagoon.
Blue Lagoon
The Blue Lagoon is a unique natural pool of mineral-rich geothermal water located in the middle of a lava field in the beautiful, unspoilt Icelandic wilderness. Enjoy an hour or two in the pleasantly warm mineral-rich water, reputed for its healing properties, and experience the waterfall, steam bath and sauna all located in the lagoon area. Applying white Silica mud to the face and body is also part of the Blue Lagoon experience.
Drive back to hotel in afternoon
Activity during the day: Admission into the Blue Lagoon, private caving tour with rune reading and refreshments
Overnight in Reykjavik

Departure

Private transfer to Keflavik Airport.
Departure from Reykjavik should be approx. 2,5-3hrs before flights departure time. Transfer time 45 min