What You Get
Included in all options:
- Stay for one (price per person based on double room occupancy) in a standard room with return London flights, valid for arrivals on selected dates from Sep 2017 to Mar 2018
Included in dedicated options:
- Northern Lights tour, whale watching tour, Golden Circle tour, airport transfers
See the options list at the end of ‘Getaways Report’ tab
Please Note: availability at the advertised rates is extremely limited.
*Per Person Offer
Customers must purchase two vouchers to complete booking
- Bookings fulfilled by Crystal Travel
- For more on Tour Operator partners, see the FAQ
The Hotel
Travellers are invited to stay at the Arctic Comfort Hotel which is located 2.5km from the city centre and within walking distance to the Kringlan shopping centre and Laugardalur (Hot Spring Valley), a district with various recreational facilities including the largest outdoor thermal pool in Reykjavík.
All rooms feature en suite bathrooms and are equipped with twin beds, refrigerators, telephones and TVs.
Hearty breakfasts may be savoured in the breakfast room for an additional fee, while the lounge bar available on site offers a selection of local ales and refreshments.
Tour Details
The Northern Lights Mystery Tour
Visitors are invited to take part in a unique experience which happens during the night, only in this country. A scenic colour spectrum will appear in the sky in the form of the Northern Lights encompassing different shapes, proportions and patterns. This event is visible on clear nights from September to April, so the tour may be cancelled if the weather conditions are not appropriate. A decision is taken daily at 6pm whether the tour will take place or not. Sightseeing is not guaranteed even if the tour is operated; in these cases customers will be offered a second tour free of charge. The tour is expected to last from three to five hours. Please note those who join the Northern Lights Mystery tour on 31 December may miss the fireworks in Reykjavik.
- Meeting or pick-up point: bus terminal at Laekjartorg, Hafnarstraeti 20, in Reykjavik centre. Customers must be at the meeting point 30 minutes before the departure
- Duration: between three to five hours.
- Start/Opening time: Sep 15 to Mar 31 daily at 8pm and from Apr 1 to Apr 15 daily at 9pm.
- Included: transport, assistance or guided tour
- Language: English
- If the customers want to be picked up from the hotel, they must call 24 hours before in order to reconfirm the pick-up time
Whale Watching Tour
Usually departing from Reykjavik, sometimes from other Icelandic harbours, this tour provides visitors with the 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. Seeing all the species is not guaranteed, but the crew on board will do their best to ensure a unique journey.
- Meeting point: pick-up from the accommodation between 12.15pm and 12.45pm. Customers must call 24 hours before departure in order to confirm the pick-up time. They should come at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour starts. In March, pick-up will be available between 8.15-8.45am
- Duration: three to five hours
- Included: transport, assistance or guided tour
- Languages: English; German, Spanish and French also available on request
Golden Circle
This tour starts with a visit to the geothermal area of Nesjavellir, and continues with a stop at Þingvellir National Park gazing across a mountainous setting adorned with vivid vegetation. Highlights include a stopover at the tumbling Gullfoss waterfall, followed by a lunch break at Gullfoss Cafe or at the local Information Centre. Spouting geysers such as Geysir and Strokkur may be admired, as well as a place of worship, namely the Skálholt church. Further on, the trip continues with sightseers heading to Hveragerði, a horticultural village.
- Meeting or pick-up point: bus terminal at Laekjartorg, Hafnarstraeti 20, in Reykjavik centre. Customers must be at the meeting point 30 minutes before the departure of the tour
- Duration: eight and a half hours
- Start or opening time: 8.30am
- End or closing time: 5pm
- Languages: Scandinavian and English
- If the customers want to be picked up from the hotel, they must call 24 hours before in order to reconfirm the pick-up time
- Included: assistance or guided tour
- Due to weather and road conditions, visits to Nesjavellir in the winter season is not guaranteed
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 the Northern Lights tour
- £199-£325 for 2 nights, depending on dates chosen
- £299-£339 for 3 nights, depending on dates chosen
- £339-£389 for 4 nights, depending on dates chosen
Option 2: with the Northern Lights tour and a choice of whale watching or Golden Circle tour
- £369-£409 for 3 nights, depending on dates chosen
- £409-£459 for 4 nights, depending on dates chosen
Option 3: with the Northern Lights tour, whale watching and Golden Circle tour
- £479-£529 for 4 nights, depending on dates chosen
Option 4: with the Northern Lights tour and airport transfers
- £239-£355 for 2 nights, depending on dates chosen
- £329-£369 for 3 nights, depending on dates chosen
- £369-£419 for 4 nights, depending on dates chosen
Option 5: with the Northern Lights tour, a choice of whale watching or Golden Circle tour, and airport transfers
- £399-£439 for 3 nights, depending on dates chosen
- £439-£489 for 4 nights, depending on dates chosen
Option 6: the Northern Lights tour, whale watching, golden circle and airport transfers
- £509-£559 for 4 nights, depending on dates chosen
Amenities
- Check-in from 3pm; check-out by 11am
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Staffs speaks English
- Pets are not allowed
Fine Print
Valid for arrivals on dates from Sep 2017 to Mar 2018.
Price per person (pp) based on double occupancy. You must buy 2 vouchers min. to complete booking.
If you want to travel alone, single supplements will apply based on the departure date and time. Please enquire with the travel provider at the time of booking.
Validity period depends on option purchased (date and number of nights).
Booking:
Must book within 7 days from voucher purchase.
Book your place immediately after buying the voucher to confirm holiday and avoid disappointment. Purchasing the voucher does not guarantee the holiday, customers must book before travel and Not possible to just turn up.
Booking required by phone: 0203 733 3545. Confirmations will be sent out within 3 working days from the date the booking is completed with the Travel Provider.
This is a special offer and is based on specific flight times, dates, airlines and airports. Some flights may depart very early in the morning or late at night. Check flight times before you book. Other flight dates and times, or flights from other airports, may be available at an additional cost.
No modification or cancellation allowed after booking confirmation. Bookings are non-refundable and non-transferable to another destination once confirmed.
Limit 4 vouchers per person. May buy extra as gifts but cannot buy more to extend deal.
Transportation details:
Valid for flights from London Gatwick/Heathrow/London Luton and London Stansted to Reykjavik.
Hand luggage: 5 to 10 kg per person included.
Hold luggage not included but can be booked with the travel provider at the time of booking. Cost for extra luggage always depends on the airline and will be advised on the time of the booking by the travel provider.
Airport taxes included.
Flight departure points, dates and hours are subject to availability and cannot always be guaranteed. Supplements may apply if busy dates get overbooked and you must always purchase the Groupon Voucher first.
Travel documents to be received up to 1 day before departure. You must go with your boarding pass printed to the airport, at the risk of having to pay additional charges.
This holiday is an ATOL protected holiday. More info here.
Depending on flight schedules and transfers, the first or the last night might not be entirely spent in the hotel.
In-flight meals: not included
Other Information:
The hotel is located in Reykjavik, Iceland.
Excluded city tax of €0.70 per person per night to be paid at the hotel directly.
FCO TRAVEL ADVICE
A valid passport is mandatory.
Valid for stay in a standard room for 1 person (sharing room with another person).
For child/infant policy please enquire with the travel provider at the time of booking.
*Price from £199, per person, based on double room occupancy.
Vouchers sold by Groupon International Travel GmbH.