March 24 - Fly into Reykjavik, pick up the rental car and drive to Husafell Hotel. Get some rest.
March 25 - Glacier tour this afternoon
Into the Glacier Classic Tour
Travel inside Langjökull Glacier and explore the glowing man-made ice tunnel. On this 2-3 hour tour you'll be driven over the ice cap in a specially modified glacier vehicle before entering the glacier on foot in a deep man-made tunnel that's been carved through the creeping ice at 4,000 feet (1200 meters) above sea level. Walk through the frozen caverns and tunnels lit by glowing lights and hear from your guide about how the tunnel was made, as well as learning about the geology and history of Iceland. Marvel at the man-made ice chapel and look into deep crevasses in the ice. This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Ride across Langjökull glacier in a modified glacier vehicle Spend around an hour touring the glacier's man-made ice tunnel Learn about the geological history of the glacier and Iceland
March 26 - Drive to Hella and check-in to Stracta Hotel. Silfra Snorkeling day tour on the way.
Silfra
Snorkel the clearest water in the world. Immerse yourself in the clearest water in the world and float between two continents in Iceland! A snorkeling adventure in the famous Silfra fissure is an unforgettable experience.
March 27 - Explore waterfalls today. Consider Foss a Sidu, Fagrifoss, Systrafoss, Skokafoss, and Seljaislandsfoss.
March 28 - Check-in to Geirland Hotel. Visit Diamond beach on the way.
March 29 - Drive to Reyjkavik and stay at Eyja Hotel tonight. First, hike Sólheimajokull Glacier.
Small-Group Glacier Hiking and Ice Climbing on Sólheimajokull Glacier
1pm March 29th
Designed to delight travelers with an adventurous spirit, this 4-hour tour gives you the chance to climb and hike on the colossal Sólheimajökull Glacier. In a small group of no more than 10, you’ll conquer the glacier’s frozen curves and crevasses, and admire unique ice formations and jagged ridges. Refine your climbing skills on an ice wall and receive personalized attention from your guide in an intimate group.
March 30 - Explore the area or consider driving to Snaefellsnes.
March 31 - Drive to Blue Lagoon before returning the car to the airport and flying home.
Blue Lagoon
An otherworldly wonder in the heart of a volcanic landscape. Experience the radiant powers of geothermal seawater. Relaxing. Rejuvenating. Unforgettable.
March 25 - Glacier tour this afternoon
Into the Glacier Classic Tour
Travel inside Langjökull Glacier and explore the glowing man-made ice tunnel. On this 2-3 hour tour you'll be driven over the ice cap in a specially modified glacier vehicle before entering the glacier on foot in a deep man-made tunnel that's been carved through the creeping ice at 4,000 feet (1200 meters) above sea level. Walk through the frozen caverns and tunnels lit by glowing lights and hear from your guide about how the tunnel was made, as well as learning about the geology and history of Iceland. Marvel at the man-made ice chapel and look into deep crevasses in the ice. This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Ride across Langjökull glacier in a modified glacier vehicle Spend around an hour touring the glacier's man-made ice tunnel Learn about the geological history of the glacier and Iceland
March 26 - Drive to Hella and check-in to Stracta Hotel. Silfra Snorkeling day tour on the way.
Silfra
Snorkel the clearest water in the world. Immerse yourself in the clearest water in the world and float between two continents in Iceland! A snorkeling adventure in the famous Silfra fissure is an unforgettable experience.
March 27 - Explore waterfalls today. Consider Foss a Sidu, Fagrifoss, Systrafoss, Skokafoss, and Seljaislandsfoss.
March 28 - Check-in to Geirland Hotel. Visit Diamond beach on the way.
March 29 - Drive to Reyjkavik and stay at Eyja Hotel tonight. First, hike Sólheimajokull Glacier.
Small-Group Glacier Hiking and Ice Climbing on Sólheimajokull Glacier
1pm March 29th
Designed to delight travelers with an adventurous spirit, this 4-hour tour gives you the chance to climb and hike on the colossal Sólheimajökull Glacier. In a small group of no more than 10, you’ll conquer the glacier’s frozen curves and crevasses, and admire unique ice formations and jagged ridges. Refine your climbing skills on an ice wall and receive personalized attention from your guide in an intimate group.
March 30 - Explore the area or consider driving to Snaefellsnes.
March 31 - Drive to Blue Lagoon before returning the car to the airport and flying home.
Blue Lagoon
An otherworldly wonder in the heart of a volcanic landscape. Experience the radiant powers of geothermal seawater. Relaxing. Rejuvenating. Unforgettable.
Emily's feedback. Green = good ; Red = bad
- Car was great
- It took an hour with Avis to get the car. Hertz line moved much faster.
- GPS was terrible. Many POI's weren't listed. Also, someone had set the GPS to avoid highways and toll roads (and Avis didn't reset it). Ended up using Google Maps most of the way which wasn't always 100% accurate and did lead us astray at least once.
Flights
Rental Car
Click here for your voucher. Please print and present when you pick-up the car. Don't forget to remind them that you reserved a GPS. You'll pay for the GPS when you pick up the car.
Emily's feedback. Green = good ; Red = bad
- Hotels were nice - Foss Hotel was lovely - modern - good food. Eyja was one of my favorite hotels I have ever stayed in - nice rooms - amazing breakfast buffet, good location, helpful staff. Geirland was simple but clean.
- Stracta Hotel is a nice hotel. They had a huge buffet breakfast that was great. The room felt smaller for the three of us because we had the sofa bed open so there was no space to move around.
- I would definitely not send anyone to Hotel Husafell. It is in the middle of nowhere and there is nothing to do there in the winter. The only real restaurant is at the hotel. People can take a bus from Reykjavik to tour the ice tunnels and see the waterfalls.
Hotel Husafell
Check-in 3/24
Check-out 3/26. Reservations were made starting 3/23 so you can check-in early
Húsafell 311 Borgarbyggð
+354 435 1551
Holiday Villa (2 km. from reception)
Stracta Hotel
Check-in 3/26
Check-out 3/27
4 Rangárflatir, 850 Hella, Iceland
+354 531 8010
Apartment Capacity 4 One Bedroom with breakfast included
Fosshotel Vatnajokull
Check-in 3/27
Check-out 3/28
781 - 781 - Hornafjordur, Hornafjördur
+354 478 2555
Family Room Standard x1 with Breakfast included
Geirland
Check-in 3/28
Check-out 3/29
880 Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Iceland
+354 487 4677
1 Triple Room with breakfast included
Eyja Guldsmeden Hotel
Check-in 3/29
Check-out 3/31
Brautarholt 10, Reykjavík, Iceland
+354 519 7300
Check-in 3/24
Check-out 3/26. Reservations were made starting 3/23 so you can check-in early
Húsafell 311 Borgarbyggð
+354 435 1551
Holiday Villa (2 km. from reception)
Stracta Hotel
Check-in 3/26
Check-out 3/27
4 Rangárflatir, 850 Hella, Iceland
+354 531 8010
Apartment Capacity 4 One Bedroom with breakfast included
Fosshotel Vatnajokull
Check-in 3/27
Check-out 3/28
781 - 781 - Hornafjordur, Hornafjördur
+354 478 2555
Family Room Standard x1 with Breakfast included
Geirland
Check-in 3/28
Check-out 3/29
880 Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Iceland
+354 487 4677
1 Triple Room with breakfast included
Eyja Guldsmeden Hotel
Check-in 3/29
Check-out 3/31
Brautarholt 10, Reykjavík, Iceland
+354 519 7300
Emily's feedback. Green = good ; Red = bad
- All of the tours we did were great.
- We stopped at Laugarvatn Fontana after snorkeling to use their outdoor hot tubs - was great. Lunch buffet was fair.
- We ate Restó and the Hlemmur Food Hall in Reykjavik - both awesome.
Click here for your guide to Iceland.
Into the Glacier: Langjökull Glacier Ice Cave Tour
10am March 25th
Click here to print your voucher. Please bring with you and present at check-in.
Travel inside Langjökull Glacier and explore the glowing man-made ice tunnel. On this 2-3 hour tour you'll be driven over the ice cap in a specially modified glacier vehicle before entering the glacier on foot in a deep man-made tunnel that's been carved through the creeping ice at 4,000 feet (1200 meters) above sea level. Walk through the frozen caverns and tunnels lit by glowing lights and hear from your guide about how the tunnel was made, as well as learning about the geology and history of Iceland. Marvel at the man-made ice chapel and look into deep crevasses in the ice. This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Ride across Langjökull glacier in a modified glacier vehicle Spend around an hour touring the glacier's man-made ice tunnel Learn about the geological history of the glacier and Iceland
Snorkeling Silfra Tour Self-Drive
930am March 26th
Click here to print your voucher. Please bring with you and present at check-in.
Silfra is one of the world’s most dramatic snorkeling sites—it’s a glacier meltwater-filled rift formed by the drift of the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates. This tour makes snorkeling the rift as easy as possible by including a guide, dry suit and snorkeling equipment, and Silfra entrance fees. After you’ve snorkeled, you’re offered hot chocolate and cookies.
Small-Group Glacier Hiking and Ice Climbing on Sólheimajokull Glacier
1pm March 29th
Click here to print your voucher. Please bring with you and present at check-in.
Designed to delight travelers with an adventurous spirit, this 4-hour tour gives you the chance to climb and hike on the colossal Sólheimajökull Glacier. In a small group of no more than 10, you’ll conquer the glacier’s frozen curves and crevasses, and admire unique ice formations and jagged ridges. Refine your climbing skills on an ice wall and receive personalized attention from your guide in an intimate group.
Into the Glacier: Langjökull Glacier Ice Cave Tour
10am March 25th
Click here to print your voucher. Please bring with you and present at check-in.
Travel inside Langjökull Glacier and explore the glowing man-made ice tunnel. On this 2-3 hour tour you'll be driven over the ice cap in a specially modified glacier vehicle before entering the glacier on foot in a deep man-made tunnel that's been carved through the creeping ice at 4,000 feet (1200 meters) above sea level. Walk through the frozen caverns and tunnels lit by glowing lights and hear from your guide about how the tunnel was made, as well as learning about the geology and history of Iceland. Marvel at the man-made ice chapel and look into deep crevasses in the ice. This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Ride across Langjökull glacier in a modified glacier vehicle Spend around an hour touring the glacier's man-made ice tunnel Learn about the geological history of the glacier and Iceland
Snorkeling Silfra Tour Self-Drive
930am March 26th
Click here to print your voucher. Please bring with you and present at check-in.
Silfra is one of the world’s most dramatic snorkeling sites—it’s a glacier meltwater-filled rift formed by the drift of the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates. This tour makes snorkeling the rift as easy as possible by including a guide, dry suit and snorkeling equipment, and Silfra entrance fees. After you’ve snorkeled, you’re offered hot chocolate and cookies.
Small-Group Glacier Hiking and Ice Climbing on Sólheimajokull Glacier
1pm March 29th
Click here to print your voucher. Please bring with you and present at check-in.
Designed to delight travelers with an adventurous spirit, this 4-hour tour gives you the chance to climb and hike on the colossal Sólheimajökull Glacier. In a small group of no more than 10, you’ll conquer the glacier’s frozen curves and crevasses, and admire unique ice formations and jagged ridges. Refine your climbing skills on an ice wall and receive personalized attention from your guide in an intimate group.
