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The Hotel

Set just a leisurely stroll away from the Laugardalur Valley, a hub of family entertainment, Hotel Island offers four-star accommodation surrounded by the scenic vistas of Esja and Blue Mountains.

Decorated in a classic style, the rooms come complete with satellite TVs, fridges, safes, and bathroom amenities.

Guests can treat their taste buds to contemporary dining at the on-site restaurant which takes pride in cooking with quality ingredients without any artificial additions. A choice of wines and cocktails are offered in the bar area.

Serenity seekers can also opt for a spa visit, available for a surcharge. The spa offers a sauna, hot and cold tubs, a floating pool, and a gym, as well as a variety of massages and beauty treatments.

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
• Pick-up 30 minutes before the time displayed on the voucher at the bus terminal at Laekjartorg (please call 24 hours before the tour to confirm it)
• 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

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: with Edinburgh flights

• £229-£389 for 2 nights, depending on dates chosen
• £289-£399 for 3 nights, depending on dates chosen
• £339-£449 for 4 nights, depending on dates chosen

Option 2: with Manchester flights

• £249-£459 for 2 nights, depending on dates chosen
• £299-£469 for 3 nights, depending on dates chosen
• £339-£519 for 4 nights, depending on dates chosen