5 - Journée Islande de l'Ouest, grotte de glace et visite en petit groupe de l'Islande du Sud
En bref
5 - Journée Islande de l'Ouest, grotte de glace et visite en petit groupe de l'Islande du Sud est une expérience en petit groupe 5 jours à Reykjavik, Islande, proposée par Arctic Adventures. Les voyageurs lui attribuent la note de 4,6 sur 5 sur la base de 65 avis sur Viator et Tripadvisor. Les prix commencent à 1 422,42 € par personne, et l'annulation gratuite est possible. Inclus : Small group experience, Reykjavik pickup and drop-off, A guided glacier hiking and ice cave adventure.
Points forts
- Petit groupe de 18 personnes maximum pour une expérience plus personnelle
- Prise en charge à l'hôtel incluse
- Annulation gratuite pour garder vos plans flexibles
- 20 étapes dans un itinéraire bien pensé
L'essentiel
- Durée
- 5 jours
- Groupe
- Petit groupe, 18 voyageurs maximum
- Langues
- English
- Prise en charge
- Prise en charge à l'hôtel incluse
- Confirmation
- Confirmation immédiate
- Voyageurs
- 1 à 15 par réservation · adulte obligatoire
- Âges
- Enfant 8–15 · Adulte 16–99
- Annulation
- Annulation gratuite (voir conditions)
Options et disponibilités
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Shared room option
à partir de 1 369,41 €
This option includes a shared room. Please note that if you are a solo traveler and do not choose the single room option you will be sharing a room with another participant of the same gender. Pickup included
- Jours:
- Tous les jours
- Heures de départ:
- 09:00
Les horaires et les prix proviennent du planning en temps réel de l’organisateur et sont confirmés lors de la réservation.
Aperçu
Prenez cette aventure de 5 jours sur la côte sud et l'ouest de l'Islande avec un Guide expérimenté. Votre Guide vous emmènera à tous les principaux points forts de la côte sud et ouest de l'île, y compris le populaire Cercle d'Or, la superbe région de Snaefellsnes, les cascades fascinantes, le canyon Fjadrargljufur et le magnifique lagon des glaciers ainsi que la visite d'une grotte de glace naturelle. La prise en charge et le retour à l'hôtel sont inclus, ainsi qu'un hébergement de 4 nuits. Si les conditions sont bonnes, vous pourrez peut-être aussi apercevoir les aurores boréales dansantes !
Ce qui est inclus
Ce qui est inclus
- Small group experience
- Reykjavik pickup and drop-off
- A guided glacier hiking and ice cave adventure
- Breakfast
- The popular Golden Circle sightseeing
- Accommodation for 4 nights
- Free wi-fi on board
Non inclus
- Food and drinks, other than breakfast
- Gratuities
Itinéraire
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Jour 1: West Iceland Day 1 · 1 h 30 min
During this first day you will be exploring Deildartunguhver hot spring, the most powerful hot spring in all Europe. Here you can relax at Krauma Geothermal Baths (optional extra) or stop by a nearby farm where you can have the chance to pet Icelandic horses! Whilst the surroundings are very picturesque, make sure to always stay on the pathways.
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Jour 1: West Iceland Day 1 · 20 min
Historical hot spring pool Snorralaug, treasured as the bathing spot of Iceland’s most famous poet and politician, Snorri Sturluson.
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Jour 1: West Iceland Day 1 · 40 min
"The Lava Waterfalls" is a collection of smaller waterfalls cascading through the cracks of lava formations.
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Jour 1: West Iceland Day 1 · 40 min
On the river Hvítá in Borgarfjörður. Hraunfossar flows out of a lava field into Hvítá near Barnafoss, creating a stunning scenery from the waters that flow from Langjokull Glacier.
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Jour 1: West Iceland Day 1 · 1 h 15 min
The day ends with Gerðuberg, a cliff of dolerite, a coarse-grained basalt rock, located on the western peninsula of Snæfellsnes. This amazing wonder was created from ancient flowing lava being cooled against the sea water.
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Jour 2: West Iceland Day 2 · 30 min
After a filling breakfast at our hotel, we continue westwards. Making our way through alpine scenary we will arrive at our first stop Arnarstapi. It is a quaint fishing village at the foot of Mt. Stapafell and you will get the chance to check out it's surrounding area.
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Jour 2: West Iceland Day 2 · 50 min
Within Snaefellsnes National Park is Vatnshellir Cave, an 8,000 year old lava cave. You will have the chance to be guided by an expert explaining all the features relating to its formation and history.
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Jour 2: West Iceland Day 2 · 1 h
Charming village where we will stop for lunch. Then we'll continue to the beautiful black pebble beach at Djúpalónssandur. This beach is isolated from the rest of the coast surrounded by tall, rugged cliffs facing the Atlantic Ocean.
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Jour 2: West Iceland Day 2 · 1 h 40 min
To cap off the day we will head to the photogenic Kirkjufell Mountain with stunning views.
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Jour 3: The Golden Circle · 40 min
First on our list of stops of the Golden circle, we will arrive at one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Thingvellir. Given this status for its magnificent historical and geological importance. Explore this wonder that is the site of the meeting point of the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. Thingvellir is also home to the longest-running parliament in the worlds, the Althingi. Don't forget to look our for the largest natural lake in the country, Thingvallavatn.
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Jour 3: The Golden Circle · 40 min
Continuing deeper inland we will arrive in the geothermally active area of Haukadalur. Home to Geyser of which all others are named after. Although it erupts infrequently it's neighbour Strokkur, 50 metres next to it, erupts every 5 minutes as reliable as clockwork. Water erupts from 20 metres to as high as 40!
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Jour 3: The Golden Circle · 45 min
Gullfoss is located a 5 minute drive from Geysir. The waterfall is located in the canyon of the Hvítá river in southwest Iceland. breathtaking Gullfoss Waterfall. There you traverse a narrow path that provides close-up views of the massive, two-tiered waterfall below.
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Jour 3: The Golden Circle
A view to the infamous volcano Hekla opens up as we drive to our next stop, Seljalandsfoss Waterfall.
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Jour 3: The Golden Circle · 30 min
Seljalandsfoss is situated along the Seljalandsá river where the waterway plummets 40 metres over a cliff face. Seljalandsfoss is unique among waterfalls, as the shape of the cliff over which it falls allows visitors to walk behind the chute via a footpath at the base of the falls.
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Jour 3: The Golden Circle · 30 min
Skógafoss is one of Iceland’s biggest and most beautiful waterfalls with an astounding width of 25 meters and a drop of 60 meters.
Due to the amount of spray the cascade produces, at least one rainbow is present any time the sun emerges from behind the clouds. -
Jour 3: The Golden Circle · 45 min
Reynisfjara is a world-famous black-sand beach found on the South Coast of Iceland, just beside the small fishing village of Vík.
Witness the enormous Renisdrangur basalt stacks and roaring waves coming from the Atlantic.
The day will be finished with a hunt for the Northern Lights and continuing on to our hotel close to Vík. -
Jour 4: Ice Caving and Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon · 3 h
Today we’ll commence upon our glacier adventure portion of the trip, exploring a natural ice cave in Vatnajokull Glacier. The magical stroll in the ice cave will take about 45 minutes. Your guide will point out some awe-inspiring features, you’ll learn how the cave was formed and the story behind its brilliant blue color. Make sure you have your camera with you’re sure to catch some truly inspiring photo opportunities throughout your hike.
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Jour 4: Ice Caving and Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon · 1 h
Jökulsárlón is a glacial lagoon, bordering Vatnajökull National Park in southeastern Iceland. Its still, blue waters are dotted with icebergs from the surrounding Breiðamerkurjökull Glacier, part of larger Vatnajökull Glacier. The Glacier Lagoon flows through a short waterway into the Atlantic Ocean, leaving chunks of ice on a black sand beach.
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Jour 4: Ice Caving and Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon · 40 min
The Diamond Beach is a strip of black sand belonging to the greater Breiðamerkursandur glacial plain, located by Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon on the South Coast of Iceland.
Here, the icebergs which fill Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon wash up on shore, standing dazzling and defiant in stark contrast to the black sand beach. It is, therefore, a favourite amongst photographers, nature-lovers, and wildlife-enthusiasts. Many seals call this beach home, and it is one of the best places in the country to see orcas from the shore.
If the forecast is favorable, we’ll keep our eyes out for the Aurora Borealis before we head to our accommodation in Skaftafell. -
Jour 5: The South Shore and Glacier Walk · 5 h 30 min
After breakfast, our specialist guide will select the best route for your hike on the glacier. Before you make your way you will be provided with all the necessary glacier equipment, some of which you will have used in the ice cave.
Our guide will provide expert insights about the glacial expanse beneath your feet.
We will get a chance to visit some more highlights of the south coast (daylight / time permitting) before we get back to Reykjavik.
Point de rendez-vous
Please note that we only serve the pick-up locations specified in our pick-up list below. Due to traffic restrictions, we are not allowed to pick up from hotels in the city center nor from private Air BnBs. If your pick-up location is not on our pick-up list then we kindly ask you to find the closest pick-up point to your accommodation from our list:
22 Hill Hótel – Brautarholt 22-24.
Arctic Comfort Hótel – Síðumúli 19.
BSÍ Bus Terminal – Vatnsmýrarvegi 10.
Bus Hostel Reykjavík – Skógarhlíð 10.
Bus pick up/drop off nr.1 – City Hall, Vonarstræti
Bus pick up/drop off nr.4 – Miðbakki
Bus pick up/drop off nr.6 – Safnahúsið (The Culture House)
Bus pick up/drop off nr.8 – Hallgrímskirkja Church
Bus pick up/drop off nr.9 – Snorrabraut
Bus pick up/drop off nr.12 – Höfðatorg
Bus pick up/drop off nr.15 – Vesturbugt
Cabin Hótel – Borgartún 32.
Eyja Guldsmen Hotel – Brautarholt 10.
Grand Hótel Reykjavík – Sigtún 38.
Grayline – Main bus terminal - Klettagarðar 4.
Hilton Reykjavík Nordica – Suðurlandsbraut 2.
Hótel Ísland – Ármúla 9.
Hotel Ørkin – Brautarholti 29.
Icelandair Hotel Reykjavík Natura – við Hlíðarfót, Nauthólsvegur 52.
Klettur Hótel – Mjölnisholt 12-14.
N1 Gas Station – Ártúnshöfði
Radisson Blu Hótel Saga – við Hagatorg.
Reykjavík City Hostel – Sundlaugavegur 34.
Reykjavík Lights Hotel – Suðurlandsbraut 12.
Skarfabakki – Cruise Ship, Reykjavik Harbor, 105 Reykjavik
Notes des voyageurs
4,6
65 avis sur Viator et Tripadvisor
- 5 ★ 52
- 4 ★ 7
- 3 ★ 3
- 2 ★ 0
- 1 ★ 3
Bon à savoir
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 10 years
- Please note that the order of the itinerary might change due to conditions in the areas
- The success of the Northern Lights is very weather dependent
- Ice caves are an ever-changing natural phenomena, the choice of which ice cave visited is made with your safety in mind
- What to bring: Warm outdoor clothing, a waterproof jacket and pants, headgear and gloves
- Good hiking shoes are recommended
- This is a small group tour ensuring a more personal experience
- Please note that if you are a solo traveler and would like to have your own room then please contact the operator directly after the booking is confirmed. Otherwise you will be paired up in a shared twin room with another person of the same gender.
Conditions d'annulation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Questions fréquentes
Combien de temps dure l'activité « 5 - Journée Islande de l'Ouest, grotte de glace et visite en petit groupe de l'Islande du Sud » ?
L'expérience dure environ 5 jours.
Combien ça coûte ?
Les prix commencent à 1 422,42 € par personne. Le prix final dépend de la date, de l'heure et du nombre de voyageurs, et il est confirmé sur Viator avant le paiement.
Qu'est-ce qui est inclus ?
Small group experience; Reykjavik pickup and drop-off; A guided glacier hiking and ice cave adventure; Breakfast; The popular Golden Circle sightseeing; Accommodation for 4 nights.
Où commence l'activité ?
Please note that we only serve the pick-up locations specified in our pick-up list below. Due to traffic restrictions, we are not allowed to pick up from hotels in the city center nor from private Air BnBs. If your pick-up location is not on our pick-up list then we kindly ask…
Puis-je annuler ?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Dans quelles langues est-elle proposée ?
La visite est guidée en English.
Est-ce que ça vaut le coup ?
Les voyageurs lui attribuent la note de 4,6 sur 5 sur la base de 65 avis sur Viator et Tripadvisor, ce qui la place parmi les expériences les mieux notées à Reykjavik.
