From £1625

per person

Tour Highlights

Relax in the outdoor hot tub at the hotel
Search for the northern lights in winter
Visit the impressive Gullfoss waterfall
Explore South Iceland
Enjoy freshly baked bread at the hotel
Admire the mountainous landscape

Enquire Online

Blog Posts

Reykjavik bars: top five places for a drink in Iceland's capital

Where & when to see the northern lights this winter

Five of the best waterfalls in Iceland

Iceland Short Break at the Hotel Grimsborgir

5 Day Tour, from £1625 per person

Located in Grimsnes next to Iceland‘s largest freshwater river, the Grimsborgir is a collection of luxury country apartments at the heart of the Golden Circle route. Delight in the picturesque surroundings, beautifully decorated rooms and warm welcoming reception from the hotel’s owners Olafur and Kristin. Enjoy this short break all year round, with each season offering a new experience. During winter months, enjoy scenes of snow capped mountains and frozen rivers viewed from the comfort of a 4-wheel drive vehicle. In the spring and summer months enjoy longer days, lush green landscapes and a warmer climate.

Tour Itinerary

DAY 1

FLY TO REYKJAVIK

Arrive Reykjavik. Collect the car from the airport, drive to the Hotel Grimsborgir and check in for 4 nights. Depending on the time of year, the Grimsborgir and its beautiful location offers unique experiences. During winter months, look for the northern lights whilst visitors in summer can enjoy the midnight sun.

Accommodation

Hotel Grimsborgir

DAY 2

SOUTH ICELAND

Free day to relax at the Grimsborgir or explore the local area at leisure. Visit Alftavatn and marvel at crystal clear freshwater lakes and rivers which flow through miles of lush green landscapes, rolling hills and vast mountainous ranges. Travel on to Kerid and witness its emerald green lake, formed in the crater of a volcano, which freezes in winter. Experience a region that is perfect for hikers, walkers and photographers of all levels. (B)

Accommodation

Hotel Grimsborgir

DAY 3

SOUTH ICELAND

Today take a drive to the Golden Circle and encounter a cross-section of Iceland’s natural wonders, geology and history, witnessing Iceland’s unique nature up-close. Stop at Hveragerdi Greenhouse Village and marvel at Iceland’s most famous and picturesque waterfall Gullfoss. Explore the nearby Geysir geothermal area, bubbling with activity, where hot springs are in abundance and Strokkur spouts every 15 minutes. Visit the Geysir Museum, an informative, multimedia exhibition that vividly shows how the forces of nature shaped the country and its people down through the ages. (B)

Accommodation

Hotel Grimsborgir

DAY 4

SOUTH ICELAND

After breakfast, take a drive to Thingvellir National Park and witness thousands of years of the extreme forces of nature at work. Marvel at varying terrains, from rocky and rugged to vast green landscapes, tall fir trees, vast lakes and pristine rivers. Situated on tectonic plates, the national park covers almost 93 square kilometres and is home to some of the most diverse and stunning scenery in the country. (B)

Accommodation

Hotel Grimsborgir

DAY 5

FLY TO THE UK

Drive to the airport, return the hire vehicle and fly to the UK. (B)

Pricing Information

5 day tour, from £1625 per person

Price Includes

Return flights in economy class with Icelandair from London Heathrow
Airport taxes
Accommodation in double/twin room with buffet breakfast at the Hotel Grimsborgir
Meals as specified (B= breakfast, L= lunch, D= dinner)
Car hire (P-class Suzuki Vitara or similar) including pick up/drop off at Keflavik International Airport, unlimited mileage, airport service charge, CDW/TP insurance and tax

Price Notes

Ask an Iceland Specialist about upgrading to a two bedroom apartment from £395pp

Tour Route Map

Iceland, Keflavik International Airport
Iceland, Hotel Grimsborgir, Selfoss
Iceland, Keflavik International Airport

Tour Accommodation

Hotel Grimsborgir

Hotel Grimsborgir Just a 45 minute drive from Reykjavik, the Grimsborgir is a haven of tranquillity set against a stunning South Icelandic backdrop. Travel just ten minutes to the 6,000 year-old......