Duration

5 nights

Price

From £7799pp*

Best time to travel

When

Mid-January to end March

Sleeping next to the glacier

This incredible fully guided 5-night, 6-day itinerary gives you the opportunity to explore the southern coastline of Iceland culminating in a one-off experience of a lifetime of sleeping in an igloo-style bedroom frozen into the glacial lagoon of Fjallsárlón. Floating in the summer months, the two isolated rooms will freeze into the ice at a secluded location on the lagoon during winter making this an incredibly exciting winter accommodation. It is accessed by an all-terrain vehicle across the frozen glacier in the winter! Located away from light pollution and with panoramic glass walls and uninterrupted views north, the igloos are designed to increase guests’ chances of experiencing the Northern Lights. Isolated from other tourists in an uninhabited corner of Iceland, the new accommodation is a perfect way to reconnect with nature and the stunning Icelandic snow covered wilderness. The beauty of this tour is that you are completely guided from start to finish with your own driver who will help you really experience and enjoy the magical surroundings!

© Fjallsárlón

Glacier Lagoon Adventure

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Day 1

Arrival

Arrive into Reykjavik and meet your private driver. Drive to Hotel Borg in the heart of the city centre and spend the evening at leisure exploring the city. Depending on your arrival time; if it is earlier in the day, you could spend the afternoon exploring the huge number of museums or points of interest. Your guide can advise you on some of the best spots! There are also many amazing restaurants on offer here and we can help with any reservations or pre-bookings if you wish.

Photo Credit: Iceland.is

Day 2

Myrdalsjokull

Meet with your driver this morning and head to Myrdalsjokull (approx 2.5 hours) taking in the amazing scenery along the southern coastline as you go. Mýrdalsjökull is a glacier in the south of the Icelandic highlands. It is the country’s fourth largest ice cap, covering nearly 600 square kilometres (232 square miles), and its highest peak is almost 1500 meters tall. It is most well-known for sitting atop the notorious and explosive volcano, Katla. After exploring the area you will enjoy an amazing private snowmobile trip on the ice cap itself! Head to Hotel Katla for the evening and overnight.

Day 3

Overnight Adventure

In the morning you will be collected by your private guide and taken out on a tour to explore the best accessible location on the day – perhaps Hekla Volcano or Landmannalaugar. Upon returning back from your day trip you will then drive to the Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon where you can check-in and have an early dinner before heading to Fjallsarlon for a special and unique overnight adventure staying in your igloo boat overlooking the stunning Vatnajokull glacier.

Fjallsárlón

Day 4

Glaciers

After waking up your driver will take you on another amazing private adventure; a glacier hike along Skaftafell. This icy giant is a breathtaking outlet glacier that extends from the mighty Vatnajökull, the largest glacier in Europe. What an amazing way to spend the day! Afterwards; spend the evening at leisure and keep your eyes peeled for the Aurora overhead!

Day 5

Hotel Ranga

Travel back along the coastal road today stopping at the various viewpoints and natural wonders on the way to Hotel Ranga (approx 3 hours). Relax in the hotel this afternoon before a delicious dinner in the restaurant.

Day 6

Departure

Your driver will return you to Reykjavik Airport (approx 2 hours) before your return flight home.

Not ready for the adventure to end? Speak with our Adventure Artists today to see how we could adjust, extend or combine your trip with somewhere else to make it totally perfect for you!

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