Spend 3 nights in the luxury Ion adventure hotel and 1 night in Reykjavik with this fantastic package holiday. Less than an hour’s drive from the hustle and bustle of Reykjavík and set against a backdrop of majestic mountainous lava fields, ION Adventure Hotel is an unforgettable experience. Whether you are seeking a quiet, soulful soak beneath the Northern Lights, a challenging trek across an ancient glacier or a day of fly-fishing in plentiful icy rivers – at ION Adventure Hotel, these are only a wish away.
ION’s location by the “Golden Circle” route makes it the perfect base from which to explore Iceland’s rich heritage, hardy flora and fauna, and myriad opportunities for extreme adventure. Close to Thingvellir National Park (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), ION provides easy access to all the essential attractions of “the land of fire and ice”. ION takes good care of you upon your return after a day of adventures. The rooms, Silfra Restaurant, award-winning Northern Lights bar, the awesome Lava Spa and the magnificent landscape that stretches out to the horizon wherever you look provides calm and good service so you can recharge, reflect and rejoice.
What you'll do
Day 1:
Fly in from your chosen UK airport and land safely at Keflavik.
Pick up your car hire from the airport and drive to Ion Adventure hotel
Take the afternoon to explore the area and enjoy some tasty Icelandic food in the Silfra restaurant
Stay overnight at Ion Adventure hotel
Day 2 :
Drive towards the Golden Circle and explore the area. Combining history, culture and extraordinary nature, you can see Thingvellir National Park and walk among the geological wonders of the fissure zone and in the footsteps of the early Viking settlers where the Althingi parliament was founded. You can then see the Gullfoss and feel the mist of glacial water as it cascades down one of Iceland’s most famous waterfalls. Finally, you can witness the Geysir and hear the bubbling of the mud pots, smell the sulphur in the air and watch in awe as the geyser Strokkur blasts boiling water into the air.
Stay overnight at Ion Adventure hotel
Day 3:
Spend another day exploring by car or book an optional Super Jeep tour with us at an extra cost. Our exhilarating day trip in a Super Jeep to Langjokull lets you see how those huge tyres really work in the genuine world of snow, ice, winter and glacier.
Stay overnight at Ion Adventure hotel
Day 4:
It's time to head back towards the capital for today. Check into your Reykjavik hotel and explore the city. Alternatively, you can book a Reykjavik sightseeing tour with us at an additional cost. You will learn about the rich history and culture that shaped Iceland by visiting the prime landmarks and attractions in and around the capital city. Sit back and enjoy educational commentary, interesting facts, and stories that relate to the most important locations in and around Reykjavik.
Stay overnight at your Reykjavik hotel
Day 5:
Drive to the airport and drop the car hire off
Fly back to the UK
It is possible to add a Blue Lagoon tour to the morning of Day 5 at an extra cost.