Sign up for our newsletter
“I wish to express to the weekend a-la-carte team what a great weekend me and my partner enjoyed, the professionalism and first class. service combined with a-la-carte's great choice of accommodation and experiences”
Close x
Reykjavik City Break - Summer
HIGHLIGHTS: 3 night Reykjavik break including 4 Wheel Drive adventure, Glacier Snowmobiling,whale watching, Blue Lagoon and the famous Golden Circle.
This Reykjavik City Break combines some of the best of Iceland's natural wonders with time to experience the restaurants and nightlife in the city.
For those looking for an extended stay at a rural retreat try the Reykjavik and Iceland Holiday break where you stay at the beautifully located Hotel Budir, or the Iceland Summer Mini Break staying at Hotel Ranga right in the heart of the SuperJeep Tour trips, or finally go to the Whale Watching Capital of Europe at Husavik
Reykjavik Summer Adventure
DAY 1
Fly Iceland and transfer to hotel to start your Iceland Break.
Fly to Reykjavik and on arrival take a flybus transfer to your hotel for your Holiday in Iceland.
Rest of the day is free. Reykjavik is a gourmand’s paradise with some of the best seafood restaurants you will find anywhere in the world.
We would recommend the Perlan Restaurant. While your taste buds delight to superb cuisine under a huge glass dome, you will enjoy a spectacular panoramic view of Reykjavik and the surroundings as the restaurant gently completes a full rotation every two hours. Overnight in Reykjavik.
Rest of the day is free. Reykjavik is a gourmand’s paradise with some of the best seafood restaurants you will find anywhere in the world.
We would recommend the Perlan Restaurant. While your taste buds delight to superb cuisine under a huge glass dome, you will enjoy a spectacular panoramic view of Reykjavik and the surroundings as the restaurant gently completes a full rotation every two hours. Overnight in Reykjavik.
DAY 2
Supertruck Golden Circle Tour & Snowmobiling on Langjokull glacier
After breakfast venture out on a full day 4WD super truck adventure to witness some of the Iceland’s dramatic landscapes. Visit the spectacular Gullfoss waterfall, the Geyser area where every 5 minutes an eruption takes place and feel the becalming beauty of Pingvellir. Walk through the spectacular mini rift valley, home to the world’s first democratic parliament , established by the Vikings in 930.
The icing on the cake is a one hour snowmobile drive on Langjokull glacier.
Drop back at hotel early evening and the rest of the day at leisure to explore Reykjavik's wonderful restarants and active nightlife.
The icing on the cake is a one hour snowmobile drive on Langjokull glacier.
Drop back at hotel early evening and the rest of the day at leisure to explore Reykjavik's wonderful restarants and active nightlife.
DAY 3
Whale Watching out of Reykjavik.
After breakfast continue your Reykjavik City Break with a transfer to the whale watching boat at Reykjavik harbour.
This sea cruise allows frequent sightings and close observation of many species including White-Beaked dolphins, Minke whales, Harbour porpoises and the popular Humpback Whales. The 2hr boat trip passes several islands inhabited by colonies of puffins.
Afternoon at Leisure to explore Reykjavik. For suggestions of things to do in Reykjavik download the detailed itinerary at the bottom. Overnight in Reykjavik.
This sea cruise allows frequent sightings and close observation of many species including White-Beaked dolphins, Minke whales, Harbour porpoises and the popular Humpback Whales. The 2hr boat trip passes several islands inhabited by colonies of puffins.
Afternoon at Leisure to explore Reykjavik. For suggestions of things to do in Reykjavik download the detailed itinerary at the bottom. Overnight in Reykjavik.
DAY 4
Blue Lagoon and airport transfer
After Breakfast check out prior to transfer to Iceland’s most famous attraction - the Blue Lagoon.
Enjoy bathing and relaxing in the geothermal seawater, known for its positive effects on the skin. In addition to bathing there is a sauna with a view of the lagoon, a steam bath with white walls that resemble silica mud and a cosy steam bath carved into a lava cave. The milky waters and silica are famous for their health benefits.
Finally you will be dropped off at the airport for your flight home after your short break to Reykjavik
Enjoy bathing and relaxing in the geothermal seawater, known for its positive effects on the skin. In addition to bathing there is a sauna with a view of the lagoon, a steam bath with white walls that resemble silica mud and a cosy steam bath carved into a lava cave. The milky waters and silica are famous for their health benefits.
Finally you will be dropped off at the airport for your flight home after your short break to Reykjavik
Make an enquiry
Call 01722 744695
Price per person: From £895
Includes Flights with WOW from Stansted on Sun, 3 nights Accommodation with breakfast at Hotel Reykjavik Centrum, Activities, Transfers, Guides
Flights also available from Heathrow and Gatwick most days and Luton on a Thursday
Flights also available from Heathrow and Gatwick most days and Luton on a Thursday
A La Carte Optional Extras
Self Drive Super Jeep adventure to the South Coast with Glacial hiking on Sólheimajökull.
Blue Ice: Glacier Hiking on glacial tongue Seimajökull
Riding through Lava fields
Super Jeep Tour and Hike in foothills of Eyjafjallajokull Volcano
6 course Tasting Menu at the Fjalakötturinn Restaurant
Individuals Snowmobiles on Golden Circle
Find out more >>
Self Drive Super Jeep adventure to the South Coast with Glacial hiking on Sólheimajökull.
If you are looking for some adventure this is the one to go on!
Drive yourself on and off road to visit the picturesque Seljalandsfoss waterfall where you will walk behind the 65m high wall of water! You will visit the Skogafoss waterfall before driving down to, and onto the beautiful black lava sand beaches racing along the waters edge where the North Atlantic waves crash onto Icelands coast.
Continue to the Solheimajokull glacier tongue to explore the glacier and take a 1 ½ hr crampon walk on the crevasse riddled glacier with its amazing ice formations, sink holes and jagged ridges.
Price Per Person: £288 Excluding Extra Night Accommodation)
Drive yourself on and off road to visit the picturesque Seljalandsfoss waterfall where you will walk behind the 65m high wall of water! You will visit the Skogafoss waterfall before driving down to, and onto the beautiful black lava sand beaches racing along the waters edge where the North Atlantic waves crash onto Icelands coast.
Continue to the Solheimajokull glacier tongue to explore the glacier and take a 1 ½ hr crampon walk on the crevasse riddled glacier with its amazing ice formations, sink holes and jagged ridges.
Price Per Person: £288 Excluding Extra Night Accommodation)
Blue Ice: Glacier Hiking on glacial tongue Seimajökull
Visit the magnificent frozen glacial tongue Seimajokull and hike on the glacier. Explore the crevasse riddled outlet glacier with its amazing ice formations, sinkholes and jagged ridges.
Try your hand at ice climbing, and enjoy a packed lunch on the glacier.
On the way back to Reykjavik you will stop to see the beautiful Skogafoss waterfall. Play video opposite to gain a feel for this activity.
Price Per Person: From £171(Including extra night accommodation)
Try your hand at ice climbing, and enjoy a packed lunch on the glacier.
On the way back to Reykjavik you will stop to see the beautiful Skogafoss waterfall. Play video opposite to gain a feel for this activity.
Price Per Person: From £171(Including extra night accommodation)
Riding through Lava fields
Make your trip to the Blue Lagoon that little bit more special with a ride on an Icelandic horse. Your ride follows smooth riding tracks through bushy hills and lava fields. Enjoy the different shapes of the lava, depending on its age.
After a ride of 75 minutes you will be dropped at the fabulous Blue lagoon to enjoy the thermal and mineral rich water or just relax and enjoy the facilities.
Afterwards you will be taken to the airport for your late afternoon flight!
Price Per Person: £35
After a ride of 75 minutes you will be dropped at the fabulous Blue lagoon to enjoy the thermal and mineral rich water or just relax and enjoy the facilities.
Afterwards you will be taken to the airport for your late afternoon flight!
Price Per Person: £35
Super Jeep Tour and Hike in foothills of Eyjafjallajokull Volcano
Porsmork valley surrounded by glaciers and their mighty glacial rivers, criss crossed by towering canyons and the steep foothills of the Eyjafjallajokull glacier is a sight not soon forgotten.
On the way in your super jeep you will visit Seljalandsfoss and pass the Gigjokull glacier lagoon where you will see first hand the destructive power of the Eyjafjallajokull glacier, In 2010 a massive flood of melt water and ice burghs from the volcanic crater ripped the glacier to shreds and flooded the area.
Your 4-5hr hike starts at the site of the first eruption in 2010. You will be able to see the new craters and the cooling lava falls and also enjoy views of one of the most beautiful and wild highlands in all of Iceland.
Please note this is rated as a 3 out of 5 in difficulty level and is challenging.
Price Per Person: From £210
On the way in your super jeep you will visit Seljalandsfoss and pass the Gigjokull glacier lagoon where you will see first hand the destructive power of the Eyjafjallajokull glacier, In 2010 a massive flood of melt water and ice burghs from the volcanic crater ripped the glacier to shreds and flooded the area.
Your 4-5hr hike starts at the site of the first eruption in 2010. You will be able to see the new craters and the cooling lava falls and also enjoy views of one of the most beautiful and wild highlands in all of Iceland.
Please note this is rated as a 3 out of 5 in difficulty level and is challenging.
Price Per Person: From £210
6 course Tasting Menu at the Fjalakötturinn Restaurant
The Reykjavik Centrum Hotel offers a super 6 course Tasting Menu - Not one to be rushed! They take pride in offering a real Reykjavík atmosphere in the historic buildings tasting traditional Icelandic & Scandinavian dishes. Reykjavik is famous for its fresh fish so expect Lobster and Fresh Fish as well as delicious lamb and an indulgent chocolate pudding.
The restaurant has also won the Wine Spectators award of excellence for the exclusive wine list and selected wines are offered with every course.
Price Per Person: From £105
The restaurant has also won the Wine Spectators award of excellence for the exclusive wine list and selected wines are offered with every course.
Price Per Person: From £105
Individuals Snowmobiles on Golden Circle
If you would rather have a snowmobile each on the Smowmobile ride on the Golden Circle Activity rather than share between 2 of you then there is an extra cost.
Price Per Person: From £25 per person
Price Per Person: From £25 per person
A La Carte Extensions
Hotel Budir Romantic Hideaway Extension
Romantic 2 night stay in one of the most dramatically located and peaceful hotels in the world
Occasionally we find a little treasure which exceeds every expectation. Hotel Budir is one such gem. Situated in the most breathtaking setting imaginable, depending on which window you look out of you can view mountains, glaciers, lava fields, volcanoes and the sea.
With no other building (besides a wonderful 19th century church – perfect for away from it all weddings!) this is the perfect place to relax and recharge surrounded by some of the most dramatic landscape you will have the privilege of ‘ owning’ for your stay. The hotel has one of the best restaurants in Iceland and this combined with a good wine list keeps the Gourmand satisfied too.
The Sneafellsjokull which backs on to the hotel provided the inspiration for Jules Verne’s epic, Journey to the Centre of the Earth and for the more active adventurer we recommend a number of extra options. From snowmobiling, horse riding, fishing or simply venturing out on foot you are never far away from a simple pleasure that will take your breath away.
Our recommended break is for two nights here and we can arrange your car hire and other details. Budir is a 3 hour drive from Reykjavik through majestic scenery and isolation.
With no other building (besides a wonderful 19th century church – perfect for away from it all weddings!) this is the perfect place to relax and recharge surrounded by some of the most dramatic landscape you will have the privilege of ‘ owning’ for your stay. The hotel has one of the best restaurants in Iceland and this combined with a good wine list keeps the Gourmand satisfied too.
The Sneafellsjokull which backs on to the hotel provided the inspiration for Jules Verne’s epic, Journey to the Centre of the Earth and for the more active adventurer we recommend a number of extra options. From snowmobiling, horse riding, fishing or simply venturing out on foot you are never far away from a simple pleasure that will take your breath away.
Our recommended break is for two nights here and we can arrange your car hire and other details. Budir is a 3 hour drive from Reykjavik through majestic scenery and isolation.
Price per person: From £366
Includes 2 nights Accommodation with breakfast at Hotel Budir, Car Hire
West Greenland Tours
Midnight Cruise to see Icebergs, Greenland home Visit, Hunters Settlement Visit, Cruise to see carving glacier, Blue Lagoon & Reykjavik
West Greenland is the land of the big glaciers and huge icebergs but has a very narrow season (July to end of August)- however for pure 'awesome appeal' glacier carving is hard to beat. A land of unforgettable beauty filled with mountains, icebergs, mystery and adventure. If you are looking for an adventure in a more unusual short break it doesn’t get better than this!
Day 1
Fly to Greenland to start your West Greenland Tour by visiting Ilulissat & a Night Iceberg cruise
Transfer from hotel to airport for flight to Greenland, where a guide will pick you up at airport and transfer you to the Arctic hotel to start your West Greenland Tour.
Ilulissat City Walk to visit the old part of town and learn its history. You will see the original Danish trading station, the busy fishing harbour, the old church and the museum prior to a lunch at a local restaurant.
During the Night Iceberg Cruise the sunset warm red colours and the gigantic icebergs reflecting in the icy waters is an unforgettable sight. Cruise between the icebergs and enjoy a late Martini on "the real rocks"! Until about the 24th July this cruise will run as a midnight sun cruise with all the beauty and eeriness of the Polar Sun. Overnight in Ilulissat.
Ilulissat City Walk to visit the old part of town and learn its history. You will see the original Danish trading station, the busy fishing harbour, the old church and the museum prior to a lunch at a local restaurant.
During the Night Iceberg Cruise the sunset warm red colours and the gigantic icebergs reflecting in the icy waters is an unforgettable sight. Cruise between the icebergs and enjoy a late Martini on "the real rocks"! Until about the 24th July this cruise will run as a midnight sun cruise with all the beauty and eeriness of the Polar Sun. Overnight in Ilulissat.
Day 2
Boat Cruise to the Carving Glacier
The Eqip glacier is the only glacier in the area where you often experience a glacier calving. You will cruise in front of the 5 km wide glacier, enjoying lunch, and hopefully see this unique calving sight creating new icebergs. In our opinion this is the highlight of your West Greenland holiday. Overnight in Ilulissat
Day 3
Option 1: Sermermiut Icebergs, Visit Greenland Home, Feed Huskies
Option 2: Hunting and Fishing settlement visit
Option 3: Whale Safari
Option 1
You will go as far as the road goes, and then take a beautiful walk along to the UNESCO designated Ilulissat Ice Fiord to Sermermiut where traces from the 3 old Eskimo cultures still can be seen, as well of course as the fantastic icebergs.
Meet people in their home, and whilst enjoying a "Coffee-Mik“, learn about Greenland and its people and their way of life.
The 3,500 husky dogs in town are still used for both work and fun every winter. We invite you to join the feeding of a dog team, where you can see, feel, touch and hear the howling of 20 hungry dogs. The owner will demonstrate the sledge and the harness and tell you about life as a sled dog.
Option 2
By boat you will visit the small fishing and hunting settlement of Rodebay with a local population of approx 40 persons - a quite different world compared to Ilulissat.
There will be a guided walk through the village before enjoying lunch at the old trading. Overnight in Ilulissat.
Option 3
By boat you will go to Disko Bay to spot Whales. In the summer humpback whales come here to feed on the capelin, a small herring like fish. As the humpback whales are protected they are very trusting and can often be enjoyed at close range, though this cannot be guaranteed! Overnight in Ilulissat.
You will go as far as the road goes, and then take a beautiful walk along to the UNESCO designated Ilulissat Ice Fiord to Sermermiut where traces from the 3 old Eskimo cultures still can be seen, as well of course as the fantastic icebergs.
Meet people in their home, and whilst enjoying a "Coffee-Mik“, learn about Greenland and its people and their way of life.
The 3,500 husky dogs in town are still used for both work and fun every winter. We invite you to join the feeding of a dog team, where you can see, feel, touch and hear the howling of 20 hungry dogs. The owner will demonstrate the sledge and the harness and tell you about life as a sled dog.
Option 2
By boat you will visit the small fishing and hunting settlement of Rodebay with a local population of approx 40 persons - a quite different world compared to Ilulissat.
There will be a guided walk through the village before enjoying lunch at the old trading. Overnight in Ilulissat.
Option 3
By boat you will go to Disko Bay to spot Whales. In the summer humpback whales come here to feed on the capelin, a small herring like fish. As the humpback whales are protected they are very trusting and can often be enjoyed at close range, though this cannot be guaranteed! Overnight in Ilulissat.
Day 4
Fly to Iceland and Flybus transfer to hotel in Reykjavik after your West Greenland Tour.
Transfer to airport for midday flight to Iceland. Flybus transfer from Keflavik airport to hotel for night at leisure in Reykjavik. Overnight in Reykjavik.
From: £1,785
Flight Greenland, 4 nights Accommodation (Arctic Hotel, Hotel Reykjavik Centrum), Activities, Transfers, Guides
Northern Lights Holidays - Jordan Travel - Verona Opera Holidays - Copyright 2012 weekend a la carte Privacy statement | Terms and Conditions | Sitemap