Golden Circle by Super Jeep and Snowmobile

Please note that pick up is 30 minutes before departure. Please be ready at your pick up point by 08:30 and monitor for Mountaineers Super Jeep. Pickups can take up to 30 minutes so you’ll be picked up any time between 08:30-09:00.

The Pearl, a Golden Circle Super Jeep and Snowmobile tour is an Iceland adventure where you will experience some of Iceland’s most famous and exciting natural phenomena by exploring the Golden Circle, topped off with an unforgettable snowmobile tour on Langjökull glacier.

If you want to experience Iceland’s most popular locations in the privacy of a small group, this is the way to do it. Our first stop on the Golden Circle is Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home of Iceland’s first parliament and the oldest extant parliamentary institution in the world. Founded in AD 930, it is Iceland’s most significant historical site.

Also capturing the world’s attention is Þingvellir’s geological features where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates can be seen separating from each other, although, ever-so-slightly year after year. Now after many millennia, you can witness the big gap that’s been formed at this geological marvel.

From Þingvellir, we head inland toward the highly active Geysir Hot Spring area with its boiling mud pits and spouting hot springs. For some wet and wild excitement, if the winds are right, you can let the falling water from the mighty geyser give you a good dousing. We continue on to Gullfoss, one of Iceland’s most powerful waterfalls.

Located on Hvítá river, this waterfall fed by Langjökull Glacier plummets 32 meters in two stages into a rugged canyon. And while you’re there, keep your fingers crossed; with a little luck, on a sunny day, you’ll be greeted by a rainbow.

To top it all off, we drive to Langjökull Glacier for another Iceland adventure where we will dash across snowfields on snowmobiles, gazing at the mountain peaks, while enveloped in this icy realm. Kindly note that a valid driver’s license is required to drive the snowmobiles.

Accommodation

Apotek Hotel

Whale Watching and Food Walk

This is the original whale watching tour from Reykjavík! Join us in the search for whales and dolphins of Faxaflói bay, under the excellent care of our marine biologist guides. Enjoy a magical 3 hr. cruise into Faxaflói bay with our expert crew and specially trained
naturalists in search for the whales and wildlife of Reykjavík.

The landscape surrounding the bay adds that something special to the experience and is certainly not to be missed. A few steps down the pier you will find our Visitor Centre, facilitated on board a converted fishing vessel permanently placed by the pier. That is where you will meet crew.

Head downstairs to the hull of the boat and stroll through our unique wildlife exhibition; the only one of its kind in the world! On board you will find several outdoor viewing platforms, a heated indoor saloon with large viewing windows, a cafeteria where you can buy light refreshments, toilet facilities and a cloak room where you can borrow our blankets and overalls for the duration of the tour.

You can stay outside in the fresh air but you are also welcome to settle inside the heated lounge and observe from within. One of our excellent naturalists will give a live commentary throughout the tour and notify you of any sightings as we go.

The most common species encountered on our tours are the minke whales, humpback whales, white-beaked dolphins and harbour porpoises. Occasionally we see other species such as killer whales, fin whales, sei whales and long-finned pilot whales, however they are not as common.

Since this is a wildlife tour, we urge you to manage your expectations and keep in mind
that we can never predict or guarantee sightings of any kind. In case we don’t encounter any whales or dolphins, we do not offer refunds, but instead give out complimentary tickets so you have the opportunity try again another day.

As the weather in Iceland can be unpredictable, we advise you to plan ahead and dress accordingly. In case of unfavourable conditions in the bay, the itinerary may be altered (often resulting in a slightly longer tour) or the tour could get cancelled altogether. You will be notified of any changes as soon as possible.

On our foodie adventure – we will walk around and explore down town Reykjavik with a friendly and fun local guide for approx. 3 hours and see the city’s most interesting highlights and attractions.

As we explore Reykjavik in the most fun way possible, through food, we will enjoy more than 8 amazing local cuisines that you won’t find anywhere else than in Iceland.

The restaurants we visit are a variety of casual, fine dining and cosy family run businesses. Some are well-known “must visit restaurants” in Reykjavik while other are secret local hangouts.

For this tour we decided to focus on our absolute most delicious Icelandic cuisines and leave behind some less mouth-watering traditional cuisines – Like fermented shark, rams testicles and sour sheep heads!

But your local guide will be more than happy to suggest to you where you can find such things. Our Reykjavik Food Tour is safe, family friendly and the perfect local introduction to our delicious Icelandic food.

Accommodation

Apotek Hotel

Blue Lagoon Retreat

Transfer to the Blue Lagoon, an otherworldly wonder in the heart of a volcanic landscape. The Blue Lagoon’s geothermal seawater is 70% ocean water and 30% freshwater, enriched with silica, algae, and minerals.

Experience the Blue Lagoon’s primary elements at the in-water mask bar. Used in tandem, silica and algae unlock the door to healthy, luminous, ageless skin. Silica enhances the skin’s barrier function, bringing strength, protection, and radiance.

Algae increases collagen production, nourishing the skin from within and reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Choose from an enticing selection of smoothies, juices, soft drinks, beer, and wine at the in-water bar.

Accommodation

Blue Lagoon 5* Retreat

Included with your stay is unlimited access to the Retreat Spa and the Retreat Lagoon.
For treatments such as massages, facials etc – these are not included and we encourage pre-booking as it will most likely not be available once you’re there. In addition we encourage table reservation in advance, at either LAVA restaurant or the Michelin recommended MOSS restaurant.

Enjoy a more secluded way to commune with the storied waters of the Blue Lagoon. Wander through the lava canyons and hidden corridors. Become one with the mineral-rich warmth and the volcanic earth.

The Retreat Spa transports your mind and body to new dimensions of peace and rejuvenation. Lounge in a suspended nest chair in a spacious room encased by floor-to-ceiling windows. Gaze out at the shimmering waters of the Retreat lagoon from this sanctuary of comfort and contemplation. Discover the gently mesmerizing sights and sounds of water falling within the earth.

Warmed by the dry heat of hot rocks, view the mystical waters of the Retreat Lagoon outside the sauna window. Recline by the timeless warmth and meditative light of a burning fireplace.

The Ritual is an exhilarating cycle of wellbeing based on the Blue Lagoon’s trinity of natural wonders: silica, algae, and minerals. In a spacious sanctuary of three interconnected chambers, you cover your body with the treasures of geothermal seawater, becoming one with the rejuvenating powers of the volcanic earth.

Departure Day

Enjoy a final breakfast at the hotel before your transfer back to the airport to conclude your adventure.