Glacier, Geyser and Waterfalls winter tour

Price is based on 2 people sharing a room and including return economy class flights from London Heathrow, all airport taxes, return airport transfers by Flybus, 2 nights at Hotel Loftleidir in Reykjavik, 3 nights in the countryside, tour in 4x4 trucks/land rovers with driver guide from day 2 to 5, breakfasts every morning, dinners on days 2, 3 and 4. From price is based on Nov-Mar departures; supplement applies to October and April departures. Manchester departures require extra nights.

Departures from London on Tuesdays: 5 October 2010*, 9 November 2010, 8 February 2011, 8 March 2011 and 5 April 2011.

Departures from Manchester/Glasgow on Mondays: 4 October*, 8 November, 7 February, 7 March and 4 April. Extra night pre- and post-tour are required.

Minimum of 4 passengers is required for each departure to operate. Please contact us for up-to-date information.

* guaranteed departure

Day 1
Depart with Icelandair on a direct flight to Keflavik, Reykjavik's international airport. Transfer to your hotel in central Reykjavik. Journey time about 50 minutes. If you fly out on the morning flight you can, on the journey into Reykjavik, make a stop at the famous Blue Lagoon (optional extra) before continuing to your hotel.

Day 2: Geysir geothermal area
Start the day by driving to Þingvellir National Park, where the ancient parliament met for centuries on the shores of Iceland's largest lake. Continue through the farmlands to the thermal area of the great Geysir and Strokkur spouting hot springs. Last but not least visit Gullfoss, known as the "Golden Waterfall". Dinner and overnight stay in Flúdir village.

Day 3: Waterfalls and black sand beaches
Drive along the south shore, passing various places of beauty and interest, such as Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls and the black glacial-outwash sands. An interesting stop will be made at Skógar, with its beautiful collection of old turf farms and buildings that have been restored to its original state. Onwards to the impressive ice-wall of the Sólheimajökull glacier, that has created the stunning coastal line of the South. Onwards to Reynisfjara beach, viewing the extraordinary rock formations and thundering waves of the Atlantic Ocean. Dinner and an overnight stay in the small village of Kirkjubæjarklaustur.

Day 4: Skaftafell National Park and the glacial lagoon
Skaftafell National Park is one of Iceland's most outstanding areas of natural beauty dominated by the glacier Vatnajökull, Europe's largest ice cap. Continue to Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon where you can enjoy a breathtaking sight of floating icebergs on the fantastic 180m deep glacial lagoon. Back to the hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 5: Canyon and the Blue Lagoon
Explore the magnificent Fjarðarárgljúfur canyon in the morning. Drive along the south coast, heading to the Blue Lagoon for a refreshing dip in the warm, mineral-rich waters (entrance payable locally). Return to Reykjavík, where the evening is at your own leisure.

Day 6
After breakfast transfer back to the airport for your flight home.