Blue Lagoon Iceland Handy Tour Tips
Soak in a lava field & fine dine in your dressing gown - make the most of your visit to the Blue Lagoon.
7 day - An independent summer tour of Iceland
Enjoy the ultimate escape to Iceland's Golden Circle & Northern Highlights. Join us for an independent tour to the land of ice and fire in the middle of the North Atlantic. We will take you out to see the most famous sights around the Golden Circle, hot springs and much more.
Explore famous Game of Thrones filming locations, including Þingvellir National Park and Goðafoss waterfall near Akureyri. Conclude your Icelandic adventure with a day and night at the Blue Lagoon, enjoying its renowned geothermal waters.
- Day 1
- Arrive Reykjavik.
- Day 2
- Round trip day tour visiting the Geysir Hot Spring, geothermal sea baths, Gullfoss Waterfall, Þingvellir National Park
- Day 3
- South Coast Highlights: Skógafoss Waterfall, Seljalandsfoss Waterfall, Reynisfjara Black Beach and Sólheimajökull Glacier
- Day 4
- Arrive Akureyri, the largest town in the north of Iceland
- Day 5
- Explore Lake Mývatn, Dettifoss, Selfoss and Goðafoss
- Day 6
- Blue Lagoon afternoon of relaxing
- Day 7
- Depart Reykjavik, transfer from hotel to airport
- Start/End Place
- Reykjavik, Iceland
- Country Visited
- Iceland
- Duration
- 7 Days
- Start Date
- Flexible
- Travel Style
- Independent
- Suitability
- Independent holiday with moderately active activities and no luggage handling included
- Code
- 50DN0330
As a Certified B Corporation, 50 Degrees North has designed this tour using handpicked local hoteliers and suppliers who share our ethos of delivering services and activities of high social and environmental standards.
The CO2-e per person per day of all tours is carefully measured following each season. We fully offset all emissions of our tours on your behalf, and we constantly look at ways to reduce emissions where possible.
Details
Transportation
Day tours in a super jeep, minivan, Flight to/from Akureyri.
Included
- Private arrival transfer
- Meet & Greet service at hotel
- 5 nights at centrally located 3.5 star hotels in Reykjavik and Akureyri
- 1 night at local inn by the Blue Lagoon
- Daily breakfast
- Day tour to visit Dimmuborgir, Mývatn Nature Baths & Goðafoss Waterfall
- Golden Circle small group day tour
- Southcoast with small group day tour
- Entrance to Blue Lagoon
- Entrance to Forest Spa
- Flight Reykjavik to Akureyri return with private transfers from the domestic Airports
- Transfer to Blue Lagoon and then Airport on final day
- 24-hour emergency service
- Taxes and service fees
(Drinks paid locally)
Not Included
- Meals not specified in the itinerary
- Drinks including alcoholic beverages, juice, soft drinks and hot beverages
- Gratuities and items of personal nature
- Travel insurance
- International flights
Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive Reykjavik.
Private transfer from Keflavik International Airport to your hotel where you will meet our local guide. He will give you the best tips on what to do and see in Reykjavik and Iceland. After settling in, the afternoon and evening is yours to explore the compact & vibrant city centre with its abundance of museums, restaurants and bars to suit all tastes. If you're interested in checking out Icelandic design or experiencing the city's thriving coffee culture, head to the main street, Laugavegur, and enjoy its various shops and cosy cafes. Be sure to check out the Harpa Opera House on the harbour.
We also suggest a visit to the Aurora Reykjavik Museum in the heart of downtown. It is Iceland's first educational and recreational Northern Lights Centre where multimedia is used to explain when, why and how the Northern Lights work, with the highlights being large HD projection of the Auroras.
Accommodation
Alda Hotel or similarRestaurants
Attractions
Day 2 - Round trip day tour visiting the Geysir Hot Spring, geothermal sea baths, Gullfoss Waterfall, Þingvellir National Park
The Golden Circle, Iceland’s most popular route, combines natural wonders and rich history. It begins at Þingvellir National Park, where Iceland’s parliament was founded in 930 A.D., and visitors can walk between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. A short hike leads to Öxarárfoss waterfall.
Next, stop at Efstidalur dairy farm for organic homemade ice cream and views of Mount Hekla, with opportunities to interact with Icelandic cows, horses, and dogs. Continue to the Geysir geothermal area to see Strokkur erupt, followed by the majestic Gullfoss waterfall.
There will be a stop at Friðheimar tomato farm where you can purchase lunch before visiting Kerið Crater Lake, a 3,000-year-old volcanic caldera. This small-group tour highlights Iceland’s natural beauty and cultural heritage.
Meals
1 BreakfastTransportation
9 hours durationAccommodation
Alda Hotel or similarDay 3 - South Coast Highlights: Skógafoss Waterfall, Seljalandsfoss Waterfall, Reynisfjara Black Beach and Sólheimajökull Glacier
Discover the dramatic landscapes of Iceland's South Coast on a full-day excursion from Reykjavík. Travel along the historic Viking Trail through fertile farmlands to a region of glaciers, volcanoes, waterfalls and black sand beaches.
Visit the iconic waterfalls of Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss, explore the striking Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach near Vík, and admire the impressive Sólheimajökull Glacier. If conditions allow, walk behind Seljalandsfoss and visit the nearby hidden waterfall of Gljúfrabúi. This journey showcases some of Iceland's most spectacular scenery and natural wonders.
Be sure to carry warm clothing, rain gear and good shoes.
Meals
1 BreakfastAccommodation
Alda Hotel or similarDay 4 - Arrive Akureyri, the largest town in the north of Iceland
This morning, your private transfer will take you to the domestic airport where you'll board a 60 minute flight to the beautiful town of Akureyri.
Often referred to as the "capital" of the north, Akureyri is by far the largest town in the north of Iceland and it's the second largest urban area in Iceland with a population little less than 20,000. Located only 60 kilometres from the Arctic circle, the mountains in the area are often capped with snow year round.
You will be picked up at Akureyri Airport and transferred to your comfortable hotel right in the town's centre where you will spend the next two nights.
Meals
1 BreakfastAccommodation
Director's ChoiceDay 5 - Explore Lake Mývatn, Dettifoss, Selfoss and Goðafoss
Today you will be entering the other worldly landscapes of Lake Mývatn, where the scenes for "North of the Wall" were filmed. You will be picked up at your hotel at 9am and then have a full day of touring this area.
The Lake Mývatn area is considered by many to be the most beautiful and, at the same time, the most catastrophic place in Iceland. Discover the magical wonderland of Lake Mývatn with an experienced local tour guide including all the top attractions. This tour is unique in that you also visit the amazing Dettifoss waterfall, the most powerful waterfall in Europe featured in films such as Prometheus. Game of Thrones filming locations including Höfði where the North of the wall was filmed and Star Wars filming location are also visited.
You will stop along the way for lunch (not included) and we recommend bringing good walking shoes, water bottle and weather appropriate clothing.
Meals
1 BreakfastTransportation
9 hours durationAccommodation
Director's ChoiceDay 6 - Blue Lagoon afternoon of relaxing
This morning, enjoy a private transfer to the airport for your flight back to Reykjavik. After landing, transfer to the Blue Lagoon for a therapeutic afternoon and evening in the healing waters. Stay overnight at the Northern Light Inn, which is just a stone's throw from the international airport.
Meals
1 BreakfastAccommodation
Day 7 - Depart Reykjavik, transfer from hotel to airport
Our services end after breakfast and a private transfer to the international airport.
Meals
1 BreakfastDates & Prices
All prices listed are per person, twin share.
Dates
Valid From
Valid To
From Price
Status
Accommodation
1 May 2026
30 Sep 2026
30 Sep 2026
1 May 2026
30 Sep 2026
NZD 7,156
On request
Standard
1 May 2026
30 Sep 2026
30 Sep 2026
1 May 2026
30 Sep 2026
NZD 4,277
On request
Extra for Single
1 May 2027
30 Sep 2027
30 Sep 2027
1 May 2027
30 Sep 2027
NZD 7,514
On request
Standard
1 May 2027
30 Sep 2027
30 Sep 2027
1 May 2027
30 Sep 2027
NZD 4,491
On request
Extra for Single
Important Information
Lunch can be purchased along the way during the day trips or bring your own. Boots can also be hired if necessary.
The program is flexible and can be tailored to your preferences. The hiking is easy on these tours. Ask us for a quote with private tours - the day tours included in this itinerary are small group tours.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Weather conditions may occasionally affect certain activities, and as a result, the schedule may be adjusted to ensure the best possible experience for all guests. For multi-activity stays, often the order of the activities will be confirmed locally on arrival. Activities might vary slightly in their duration or location due to the weather and local conditions. Any activities that are unable to be re-scheduled due to weather conditions, will be refunded as a general practice, as determined by the activity provider.
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