Iceland: The Land of Fire + Ice
Iceland is unlike anywhere else on this planet. It is a geological playground for Mother Nature's wonders: vast glaciers, stunning waterfalls, otherworldly rock formations, and active volcanoes.
Anyone with a penchant for the enchantment of the natural world will find solace on this mystical island in the Northern Atlantic and it's the perfect spot to mark the most memorable 50th birthday celebrations imaginable!
Iceland is unlike anywhere else on this planet. It is a geological playground for all of Mother Nature's wonders: vast glaciers, stunning waterfalls, otherworldly rock formations, and active volcanoes. Anyone with a penchant for the enchantment of the natural world will find solace on this mystical island in the Northern Atlantic.
Reykjavik | 3 nights | Sand Hotel
South Iceland | 2 nights | UMI Hotel
Reykjanes Peninsula | 2 nights | Silica Hotel
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Welcome to Iceland! A private driver will meet you in the arrivals’ terminal at Keflavik International airport, holding a sign with your name, and escort you to your private vehicle. Together you will head to the beautiful capital of Reykjavik.
Why we love it for you: Sand Hotel has downtown Reykjavík on its doorstep, as it is located on Laugavegur, which is the main street of Reykjavík and the commercial artery through the center of the city. Just as the interior of the hotel provides a perfect place for art-lovers and culture enthusiasts, the location is equally exciting, with art galleries, old haberdasheries and diverse cuisine only a stone’s throw away.
Dates: 18 - 21 July 2023
Room: 2x Standard Double Room
Category: Breakfast included
In the evening, you will be transferred to the indulgent Sky Lagoon where access has been arranged for you to rest after your journey.
Immerse yourself in the warm embrace of water, steam, and the fabled night sky of the arctic summer. Feel yourself unwind with the Ritual, a unique seven-step experience crafted by generations of authentic Icelandic bathing culture.
Following your experience you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Included: 4x admission with one journey through the seven-step ritual, 4x towels, private changing facilities with signature sky body lotion.
Duration: Approximately 4 hours
In the afternoon, with a local private guide, you'll head out for a fun Reykjavik Food & Wine Tour. You will visit several selected restaurants and locations that are favored by local foodies. You will enjoy selected food samples from the local cuisine paired with local beers and the guide's choice of wine.
On this tour you will talk about the REAL Reykjavík, the people, the culture, the humor, the gourmet food, the fun, the past, the future, the love, the hidden people, the Vikings, the life, and more!
Included: Food and drinks at local restaurants
*Duration: Approximately 4-5 hours including transfers (45 minutes inside the volcano).
You will be collected from your hotel and be transferred to the volcano entrance site. To be able to experience this volcanic wonder, all you need is the willingness to do a moderate 45–50- minute hike and the guts to descend 120 meters/400 feet to the bottom of the crater in an open cable lift. You will spend about half an hour on the ground of the volcano, during which time you can take as many photos as you want. However, you are not allowed to take rocks and stones from the crater.
When you are back on the surface, you will have the opportunity to enjoy a traditional Icelandic meat soup or vegetable soup and hot coffee/tea/chocolate before being transferred back to your accommodation.
*Included: All safety equipment, light refreshments (Icelandic meat soup).
*Please Note: The tour is on a shared group basis. Fitness level needed: Moderate (the difficulty is 2 out of a possible 5). No knowledge of hiking or climbing is required. It’s not a steep uphill walk, but the surface is partly uneven. The last 10 minutes of the hike are the most challenging, with an elevation of around 100m/350ft. This is NOT a tour for those in no or limited physical shape. Distance walked: Approximately 3 km (2 miles) each way. The walk usually takes around 45–50 minutes (depending on the condition of people in the group). Expert guides will be with you at all times.
Duration: Approximately 8 hours
Today you will explore the famous Golden Circle, which consists of Geysir, Gullfoss Waterfalls and Thingvellir National Park. Of all the spectacular nature that resides in Iceland these are three “must see” highlights that are easily experienced in one day.
Along the route you will get a chance to relax at Fontana Geothermal Baths. Fontana is a unique experience of the healing powers of the geothermal springs. Soak in a natural pool, listen to the bubbling hot spring in the steam rooms, or for the venturesome, take a dip in the refreshing lake.
At Fontana they also have a geothermal bakery where they make the bread following an old recipe, dig it into the warm ground and bake it for 24 hours, then we dig the bread up, and it's delicious! Come and see for yourself on a private basis.
Included: Entrance fees, towels and bathrobes.
Your excursion will conclude with your drop off at your next hotel in South Iceland
Why we love it for you: UMI hotel is located by one of the most beautiful mountain range in the country. The location offers a strong connection to nature that allows guests to experience the peace and quiet of the Icelandic countryside.
Dates: 21 - 23 July 2023
Room: 2x Standard Double Room with a View
Category: Breakfast included
Duration: Approximately 8 hours
Next, with your private driver guide you will head out to explore the south coast of Iceland. It is a place where you can walk behind waterfalls, where you can witness the natural beauty of Iceland and where you can see the fertile farmlands side by side with pitch black lava fields.
*Duration: Approximately 3 hours, 1-1.5 hours on ice
Start this morning with an informative and easy glacier walk on Sólheimajökull glacier (difficulty level 1/5).
A certified and experienced glacier guide will lead you through a frozen wonderland of different shades of glacier ice. The spectacular colors of the ice can be white, blue or crystal clear.
*Included: Experiences qualified guide, glacier gear and safety equipment.
*Please Note: Please bring rain gear, hiking boots and warm clothing.
Continue to the heart of a stunning lava landscape of the Reykjanes Peninsula.
Why we love it for you: Silica Hotel is just ten minutes' walk from the Blue Lagoon. The hotel offers its own private bathing lagoon. Silica hotel is built in harmony with the surrounding landscape, it offers an oasis of calm, relaxation, and healing.
Dates: 23 - 25 July 2023
Room: 2x Mountain Deluxe
Category: Breakfast included. Your stay also includes Premium entrance to the Blue Lagoon, all taxes and service charges, entrance to Silica Lagoon, walk-in shower and use of fitness center.
Spend this day at Silica hotel and the Retreat SPA, enjoy the beautiful surroundings and relaxation.
We highly recommend booking treatments and massages in advance. – we will be happy to assist you!
Included: 5 hour exclusive entry to the Retreat SPA, the Blue Lagoon and Retreat Lagoon, private changing room, The Blue Lagoon Ritual, skin care amenities, a drink of your choice, access to the Spa Restaurant, access to 8 subterranian spaces.
You will check out of your hotel by 11am, be collected from your hotel and have a private (non-guided) transfer from your hotel to Keflavik International Airport.
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scenset invests in making the world a better place. scenset will offset the fuel you will use during the trip. On top of that, we will offset an extra 10% to make your trip a carbon-positive experience.
Currently, we support Gold Standard Climate+ Projects from the Gold Standard Foundation.
If you like what you read and are ready to pull the trigger on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure, please send a message in the app to let us know. We would be thrilled to secure all the reservations and make sure everything is taken care of, including special surprises along the way.
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