The Hotels

Set against a backdrop of ice-blue glaciers and snow-topped mountains, Reykjavik Lights by Keahotels serves as a good starting point for exploring the thermal spas, Viking legends and the bustling nightlife of Reykjavik. Overlooking either the city or the mountains, the rooms feature Nordic-style decor and amenities such as en suite bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, radios, telephones, hairdryers and toiletries. The lobby, bar and lounge areas’ decoration and lighting are inspired by the changing lights of Iceland.

Located in a peaceful area of Reykjavik, Arctic Comfort Hotel awaits guests within a walking distance from the Kringlan shopping centre and the city’s main outdoor area, Laugardalur. Guests are invited to unwind in en suite bedrooms which boast contemporary decor come with flat-screen TVs.

The Northern Lights Tour

Visitors are invited to take part in a unique experience which happens at night time in the Northern Hemisphere and can be seen on dark winter nights. One of nature’s most spectacular displays appears in the sky in the form of different shapes, proportions and patterns, known as the Northern Lights.

• Duration: 3.5 hours
• Starting point: Bus Terminal - Holtagarðar
• Please ensure you arrive at the meeting point at least 30 minutes prior to the tour start time
• Please note that the weather conditions can be severe and the tour might be cancelled; sightings cannot be guaranteed even if the tour is operated; in such case, another tour will be offered free of charge
• Transport and assistance included

Golden Circle Tour

Travellers are invited to see Iceland’s natural phenomena including hot springs, waterfalls as well as the country’s best-known historical sites. The tour starts with a visit to the Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Other highlights include a stopover at the tumbling Gullfoss waterfall, followed by a stroll through the Geysir and Strokkur geyser fields.

• Duration: 6 hours
• Starting point: Holtagarðar 10, 104 Reykjavik
• Please ensure you arrive at the meeting point at least 30 minutes prior to the tour start time

Blue Lagoon Transfers

Those who prefer thermal escapades can visit the famous Blue Lagoon. Travellers can take a leisurely stroll or spend a day idling in the natural hot springs and bathing in geothermal mud believed to revitalise the skin. Towels and robes are available to hire, and each al fresco pool also comes with views of the lava field surrounding the area. On-site geothermal sauna and spa offer a wide range of massages and treatments, while unique skincare products can be bought in the shop.

• Includes transfers only, no admission but this can be paid at the time of the booking or can be booked in advance at https://www.bluelagoon.com/day-visit/the-blue-lagoon
• Time of departures will be confirmed at the time of booking
• Starting point: BSI Bus Terminal
• Please ensure you arrive at the meeting point at least 30 minutes prior to the tour start time
• Duration: 1 hour

Whale Watching Tour

This tour provides visitors with an opportunity to enjoy a boat ride in search of whales swimming close to the Icelandic coastline. Some of the whale types that can be spotted include white-beaked dolphins, harbour porpoises, humpback whales, and the killer whales or orcas. Participants will also have a chance to encounter some of the local gull species - the Arctic tern, the gannet and the puffins.

• Three-hour boat cruise
• Starting point: Hlésgata
• Please ensure you arrive at the meeting point at least 30 minutes prior to the tour start time
• Professional guide service, warm flotation overalls, toilet facilities, Wi-Fi and sickness tablets included

Groupon’s Guide To Reykjavik

One of the safest and cleanest cities of modern times, Reykjavik is located on the south-western coast of Iceland and it is also the world’s northernmost capital city.

With more than 100 pubs and clubs, many of them found on Laugavegur Street, a wide choice of beers, Iceland’s drink of choice since 1989, are available for sampling. An iconic landmark of the city, the looming Hallgrimskirkja Church offers visitors panoramic views of the city. Standing 15 metres high and weighing 25 tons, the church’s pipe organ is one of its key features, while the statue of Leifur Eiriksson, the first European to discover America, guards the entrance. The capital’s name translates to ‘Smoky Bay’, after the columns of steam that rise from the hot springs, which can still be visited today.

Reykjavik has a subpolar oceanic climate combined with temperate features due to the warm waters of the Gulf Stream. Global warming makes for a convenient climate, and although there are occasional droughts, visitors may benefit from 24 hours of daylight. Autumn is expected to be wet and cold, with temperatures under 10°C while the days are getting shorter and rainfall becomes frequent. During winter, the sky is cloudy with only four hours of daylight and the weather is cold with temperatures ranging from -3° to 2°C.

Options

Option 1: stay with the Northern Lights tour included

• £159-£249 for 2 nights, depending on the departure date chosen
• £229-£299 for 3 nights, depending on the departure date chosen
• £279-£349 for 4 nights, depending on the departure date chosen

Option 2: stay with London flights and 2 tours included (Northern Lights and Golden Circle)

• £279-£349 for 3 nights, depending on the departure date chosen
• £329-£399 for 4 nights, depending on the departure date chosen
• £369-£439 for 5 nights, depending on the departure date chosen

Option 3: stay with London flights and 3 tours included (Northern Lights, Golden Circle and Blue Lagoon Transfers)

• £349-£419 for 4 nights, depending on the departure date chosen
• £389-£459 for 5 nights, depending on the departure date chosen

Option 4: stay with London flights and 4 tours included (Northern Lights, Golden Circle, Blue Lagoon Transfers and Whale Watching)

• £439-£509 for 4 nights, depending on the departure date chosen
• £479-£549 for 5 nights, depending on the departure date chosen

Please Note: availability at the advertised rates is extremely limited.

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