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  • There are loads of types of vacations in Iceland and the cost will depend on what type of trip you’re taking and for how long you’d like to stay. Here are the latest prices for a 3 night trip for 2 travelers: Top vacation $468; Family vacation $459; Romantic vacation $522; Luxury vacation $485; Budget vacation $397.

Why should you book a vacation package to Iceland?

Many of Iceland's hotels are located in the capital city of Reykjavík while the rest of the country is an open expanse of volcanic peaks, glaciers, and impressive waterfalls. Renting a car is the best way to move around the island and take advantage of all Iceland's stunning vistas.

When should you book a vacation package to Iceland?

Consider booking your vacation package to Iceland when the famous Northern Lights cast dreamy colors in the sky between September and October. The shoulder season is also a popular time for indulging in some of the world's most rugged hikes.

Where should you stay in Iceland during your vacation?

For any vacation type in iceland:.

Hotel Holt puts its emphasis on their guests experience with professional and friendly multilingual staff, an art gallery in the lobby, and a world-class restaurant on-site. Hotel Holt's airport shuttles can be prearranged according to your travel needs.

Grand Hotel Reykjavik earns its name with sweeping rooftop views of the capital city down below. The friendly staff are happy to assist you with booking your taxi to and from Reykjavik International Airport.

For family vacations in Iceland:

Hotel Odinsve is a boutique hotel in Reykjavik city center that also offers spacious 3-bedroom country homes an hour outside of the city in Grimsnes. Flybus is the easiest way to reach the downtown Reykjavik location, but a rental car is needed for other Odinsve properties.

The Reykjavik Icelandair Hotel Natura offers an indoor geothermal pool and sauna for a truly unforgettable family vacation. Book your rental car before you fly for the added flexibility of travelling with young children on your next Icelandic getaway.

For romantic vacations in Iceland:

Centerhotel Thinghold in Reykjavik is located in a small side street in one of the capital city's most popular shopping streets. It boasts a spa, gym, and business meeting rooms. Located right in the heart of downtown, Centerhotel is easily accessible via Flybus from Reykjavik International Airport.

Apotek Hotels by Keahotels maintains a classic architectural design with over 100 years of history in Reykjavik's central shopping district. There are several options that will transport you from Reykjavik International Airport to the Apotek Hotel including hotel shuttle bus, Flybus, and taxi.

For luxury vacations in Iceland:

Hotel Borg by Keahotels is consistently rated the most luxurious hotel in Iceland with art deco themed rooms overlooking the beautiful square of Austurvöllur. This top-of-the-line hotel also offers shuttle transfers to Reykjavik International Airport to start off your vacation stress-free once you land.

Kvosin Downtown Hotel is located in the historic Kirkjuvoll building and features kitchenettes, tasteful décor, and 24-hour staff services. Start your Icelandic adventure off in luxury with a taxi ride from Reykjavik International Airport.

For budget vacations in Iceland:

Hotel Leifur Eiriksson just ouside of the center of Reykjavik is an affordable way to get a sense for how the locals live in Iceland. Due to it's location, it's recommended that you book a rental car to allow you the freedom to travel freely around Reykjavik's sprawling attractions.

Hotel Keflavik gets you off the well-beaten tourist trail to the eastern town of Keflavik where Iceland's natural beauty can be truly admired. A rental car from Reykjavik International Airport is the best way to make the most of your savings while staying at the affordable Hotel Keflavik.

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Groupon Getaway Review to Iceland Video

Press play and watch the video about a Groupon Getaway for our girl’s trip to Iceland! I talk about the details of Iceland Groupon, the airfare and hotel included in the Groupon Getaway. A review of the supplier Gate 1 Travel and tips for using a Groupon Getaway. Have you ever considered purchasing a Groupon trip?

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Transcript to Groupon Getaway Review video below:

Kim: Have you ever traveled using a Groupon Getaway? There are a lot of ways that people find this kind of travel, and one of them happens to be traveling using a Groupon. Would you ever use a Groupon for your trip? I’m going to tell you about my experience with a Groupon Getaway to Iceland, which included airfare and accommodation.

Kim’s friends: #WorkHardTravelWell.

Kim: What’s up you all. It’s Kim. I am the creator of workhardtravelwell.com and the creator of the #WorkHardTravelWell. On this channel, I talk about business travel and wellness and how you can travel well with a full-time job. I’m going to tell you about my experiences in Groupon for a trip to Iceland.

Kim’s friends: Iceland.

Kim: When my friend approached me about going on a trip, they told me about a Groupon to Iceland and I’m like, “What is there to do in Iceland?” Also, “What in the world I’m I doing with Groupon?” I usually book my flights direct with the airline. At the time of this trip, the package was roughly $800 and it included airfare from DC to Reykjavik, which was on Icelandair and also included a hotel stay for three nights at the Radisson Blu Saga Hotel, which is a three-star hotel.

It included daily breakfast. It was supposed to include the Northern Lights Tour and also Blue Lagoon. Here are some things to pay attention to when you’re booking a Groupon Getaway. The Groupon was actually through Gate 1 Travel. That’s something you have to be mindful of when you’re booking these trips. The experience is not going to be directly tied to Groupon. It’s going to be tied to the company that is affiliated with that Groupon. With that Groupon, we had the opportunity to book additional tourists through Gate 1 Travel and we did so. We booked the Golden Circle Tour, which you can see in my Black Girls in Iceland video.

Kim’s friends: Black girls in Iceland.

Kim: The trip was in February and that’s supposed to be one of the months that’s good to see the Northern Lights. The flight on Icelandair was interesting. The flight did not include us the ability to be able to pick seats, but we were all together. The flight left from DC and I was able to use Southwest air to get to DC because I have a lot of points with Southwest air using some of the travel hacks that I’ve mentioned in previous videos.

Iceland air did not have meal service at the time for the six-hour flight. You would have to pay extra for that. There was regular beverages included. Once we arrived at the airport, ground transportation was included in our package, but what we did not is– We did see the fine print that says the buses depart every so often after flights land. We went into a duty-free store to get some things before and also freshen up before we got on the bus. What we did not know is that there were not that many flights arriving. We missed our ground transportation because we were more than the time allowed after our flight landed, and the next flight wasn’t going to land until the afternoon. We got there early in the morning.

We ended up having to pay for a taxi. The ride from the airport is about 45 minutes away. To the hotel, the Radisson Blu Saga. It’s a no-frills hotel. It’s not in the city center. We were put in two rooms with twin beds. The hotel staff was nice. The breakfast was okay. I would probably give that a three-star for the hotel and it’s just something to get the job done while you’re there. At the time of this, that hotel was ranked 44 out of 56 in Reykjavik. To walk from the hotel to the city center, it’s about 15 to 20 minutes.

Our review on Gate 1 Travel. Everything was fine until it wasn’t fine, and until we had an actual issue and we needed to get in touch with someone. We were supposed to see the Northern Lights. Only able to see the Northern Lights based on the weather. Every night they would tell us, “Oh, we’d have to check every evening to see if we’d be able to go to see the Northern Lights.” We were not because of the weather.

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Kim: Everyone that went after us was able to see it. We just happened to get there on a bad week.

They told us in the fine print that they would replace that tour with something else if we weren’t able to go on Northern Lights. No one ever contacted us about that. Also, when I tried to call, they don’t have any international toll free numbers, but you’re selling international trips.

Kim: It was hard to get a hold of anyone. I was using minutes. I’m trying to call back to the States to get in touch with Gate 1 Travel. We didn’t get an answer until we got back to the States. Even then, we were able to email and I think they refunded us about $45 to $50 for this tour, for the Northern Lights, since we didn’t get a chance to do it, but it just would’ve been nice for some communication. The issue is you’re purchasing this from Groupon and they are contracting, it’s a Groupon through Gate 1 Travel, but Gate 1 Travel relies on tour operators and these destinations.

Now, what I know now for the future, for especially international trips, I look at travel insurance. Here are some things to consider when you’re looking at purchasing a Groupon Getaway. Look at the companies that are associated with that Groupon, and do research. Like I said, ours was through Gate 1 Travel. It would have been in our best interest to research Gate 1 Travel a little more before purchasing. I’m not saying that Gate 1 is terrible, but it’s just, now that I know to research the companies involved, I need to do that just to see what any complaints that are involved.

Then you can also look at the hotel that’s associated with the Groupon to see what your thoughts are on that. Usually, they have two options on there, and it just depends on the time of year. Compare the weather for these destinations. A lot of times, these cheap travel deals are during off-peak times. Yes, that was the best time to see the Northern Lights, but it was actually very cold. In Iceland, they say that you never know the weather. It could change every five minutes.

I use things like the US News and Travel website to see when the best time of year is to visit, to know if that’s a Groupon that I want to consider traveling during those dates that are specified. Pay attention to the dates that are specified and then check for additional coupon codes. We were able to take money off of the Groupon we used because there is actually a Groupon coupon code. Check the distance of the hotel from all of the attractions, just to make sure they’re not putting you up in who knows where. I always read the fine print.

There are some that say you must book by this date so the Groupon is valid, or you must book immediately. Just make sure you read that fine print before you purchase it. I know it could be exciting to see cheap fares, but make sure you read that fine print. Also, check the cost that’s going to take you to get to the airport that the Groupon is from. Compare it if you have points and miles, and you’d rather travel on points and miles. That’s something to compare. Identify if this Groupon has really a good deal.

That’s my experience using a Groupon to travel to Iceland. Thanks for watching. If you found this video helpful, be sure to subscribe. You can see more of my information about my Iceland trip on workhardtravelwell.com, as well as there are related videos that will show at the end of this for Iceland. Have you purchased a Groupon Getaway? What are your experiences with traveling with Groupon?

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Iceland on a Budget | 7 Affordable Days of Adventure

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Day One: Arrival in the Capital

Day two: hot spring valley and the golden circle, day three: the south coast, day four: skaftafell and jokulsarlon.

  • Day Five: Back to Reykjavík

Day Six: The Reykjanes Peninsula and Whale Watching

Day seven: departure from iceland.

You don't need a huge budget to see the puffins of Iceland.

How can you spend a week in Iceland without breaking the bank? Is it possible to travel cheaply in Iceland while still partaking in the activities on offer? Find out how to spend seven affordable adventure-filled days in Iceland. 

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The following guide is based on the presumption that you want to see as much of Iceland as possible, with time at both the famous locations and hidden gems. It also works off the guess that you would like to fit in a few great value tours to truly make the most of your time on the island.

This itinerary is tailored to those visiting Iceland in summer, where the never-setting midnight sun allows you to spend as long as you like sightseeing. Of course, depending on whether you are on a very tight budget or just looking to shave costs, you can adjust your own plans accordingly.

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Reykjavík is a beautiful, quirky, vibrant capital city.

Your week starts with a morning arrival at Keflavík International Airport. Instead of rushing through customs, you should take your time and pick up whatever alcohol you think you'll need for the trip, as it is only otherwise sold in government shops for double the price.

Once you have what you need, you will pick up the budget rental car you booked, and begin your drive. The haunting, lunar lava fields and daunting volcanoes of the Reykjanes Peninsula will awe you as you pass them by, but do not worry about missing out; you’ll have plenty of time to explore this area later.

For now, however, your intention is to shop for groceries , so you head to a budget supermarket in Rekjavík, such as Bónus , Hagkaup , or Krónan , to get yourself food for the week. Afterwards, you will go to your equipment rental to pick up your tents and sleeping bags if you did not bring your own; after all, camping is the very best way to immerse yourself in Iceland's nature. 

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Although Iceland is best known for its nature, there are many city sites to be enjoyed too.

Your destination is the Reykjavík Campsite in Laugardalur . The swimming pool you will start your holiday basking in is right beside your campsite, called Laugardalslaug. You can spend as long as you want to recharge yourself here, in Iceland’s largest geothermally heated outdoor pool, sweating it out in the sauna and steam room and relaxing in the hot pools. 

The entrance fee into this enormous spa is 950 ISK. Once you are ready, you’ll start your afternoon exploring the sites of the capital.

As it is located in Laugardalur Park, the same place as your campsite, you can start by visiting the  Ásmundur Sveinsson Sculpture Museum  to admire the incredible early 20th Century pieces. The 1,600 ISK admission ticket is valid for 24 hours and provides access to three other museums as well.

Next, therefore, you head to the Kjarvalsstaðir Art Museum for an entirely different showcase of Icelandic talent, this time focusing on the works of Jóhannes S. Kjarval , arguably the country's most important painter. 

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Hallgrímskirkja church dominates the Reykjavík skyline.

As evening comes around, you will head to the top of Hallgrímskirkja church for some magnificent views across the capital. 

You will want to make more of your city pass, but there will be time in the morning. For now, it’s time to find a cheap meal , grab a happy hour beer or glass of wine before you head to your tent for the night. 

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Geysir is one of three stops on the Golden Circle that you will see.

On day two, you will rise early, have a hearty breakfast at the campsite, before starting your morning at the National Museum of Iceland. After spending a couple of hours admiring the diverse exhibitions here, you hop back into your car and start exploring the greater outdoors.

Your first destination will be Hveragerði , or ‘the earthquake town’, about forty-five minutes south-east of Reykjavík. Here, you will see the mountains steaming with fumaroles, and a hiking path winding through them.

You will take this beautiful 1.5-hour trek, over and around the peaks, until you come to Reykjadalur , the heart of the area’s geothermal activity. A river steams before you, fed by both cool water and the boiling springs, allowing you to find the perfect place with the optimal temperature to bathe in. 

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The hot spring valley in Reykjadalur Valley is home to a warm river you will bathe in.

After basking in this incredible place, you will take the hike back to your car. By now, the afternoon will be creeping by, meaning the sites of the Golden Circle will be less popular than they were in the morning and the crowds will be starting to dissipate.

The Golden Circle is the most famous sightseeing route in Iceland; it takes you to three incredible, unique sites, and is enjoyed by most visitors. Most, however, see it by taking tourist buses, restrained by tour guides and other group members, where as you will see it in your own time and at your own pace. 

Gullfoss waterfall is a stunning feature.

The first of the three stops will be Gullfoss waterfall , one of the country’s most iconic sites. You will start admiring it from the viewing platforms from the top, before descending to the one that sits right at the waterfall’s lip, where you can truly comprehend its beauty and awesome power.

Just five minutes down the road from here is the Geysir Geothermal Area , in Haukadalur valley. A beautiful field of hot springs, you will amble between the mud pots and fumaroles towards the only active geyser on site, Strokkur, and watch it erupt every five to ten minutes, blasting water up to forty metres high. You are in no rush and can watch it go off multiple times before moving on.

Öxaráfoss is a waterfall in Þingvellir National Park.

Your final destination today is Þingvellir National Park . You can leave your car and tent at the campsite here, and begin to explore the beautiful area. This park is located directly between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates, and in the shadow of the former is a place vital to history: the original site of Alþingi , what is now the world’s longest-running ongoing parliament.

You will admire the geological and historical sites here under the midnight sun, then return to the campsite to barbeque yourself a late dinner before turning in. 

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The South Coast is one of the best places to spot puffins during summer.

You’ll start day three with breakfast in Þingvellir, before moving down to the nearby Silfra fissure for an early, affordable snorkelling tour . This incredible activity will take you through some of the clearest water in the world, in a ravine torn open by the movement of the plates. It is regularly voted one of the top diving and snorkelling sites on earth , and after the initial cold shock, you will quickly see why.

After drying off and warming up with a cup of coffee in the visitor’s centre in the Park, you will start your journey to the South Coast. Before reaching it, however, you will divert to Kerið , where, for just 400 ISK, you can admire and encircle a magnificent crater lake, where red rocks contrast with the azure waters within. 

Seljalandsfoss waterfall is one of three features on the South Coast you will enjoy.

The South Coast is lined with features. The first you will stop at is the beautiful Seljalandsfoss waterfall , which you will walk all the way around for some fascinating perspectives and photographs. While here, you will take a little extra walk to Gljúfrabui , a magical waterfall most people miss as it is hidden within a ravine.

Another waterfall follows these, this one called Skógafoss . Tall and mightily powerful, you will walk right up to where the water is crashing to the earth, and up the staircase beside it for some wonderful views. 

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Continuing along the South Coast, you will next turn off when you see the signs for Sólheimajökull glacier . Knowing that all Icelandic glaciers are extremely dangerous and unpredictable,  and should not be explored without professional guidance, you will walk right up to the tip of its tongue, and marvel at the scale, beauty, and colouration of the ice cap: white snow contrasts with veins of black ash and accents of electric blue.

Finally, you will reach Dyrhólaey arch and the black sand beach Reynisfjara . As evening comes by, you can admire and photograph the incredible geology of these sites, as well as the many puffins who nest on the arch throughout summer. You will find your campsite in the charming village of Vík . 

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A glacier lagoon in Skaftafell National Park.

On day four, you will get to see two of Iceland’s most incredible sites, Skaftafell Nature Reserve and Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon , both of which lay a little further along the beautifully scenic South Coast. Skaftafell used to be a National Park itself, before it was taken over by the greater Vatnajökull National Park , and is a hiker’s paradise. 

You will make the very most of this, taking the most renowned route to the beautiful Svartifoss waterfall . Looking at the surrounding basalt columns, you will be reminded of Hallgrímskirkja church; the architect, after all, used Svartifoss as his inspiration. 

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Svartifoss is renowned for its hexagonal basalt columns

Though you will be tempted to stay all day, you will leave Skaftafell and head to Jökulsárlón after a few hours. This vast lagoon is famous for the huge icebergs that sit within it, slowly drifting out to sea after they break from a glacier tongue. You will marvel over this, looking out for seals, mesmerised by the unreal beauty.

Just a short walk away, you will find the Diamond Beach. Once the icebergs reach the ocean, they wash up on the black sand shore, and you’ll be able to wile away time marvelling over how they glisten under the sunlight. 

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The tips of the icebergs at Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon

This marvellous area will keep anyone amazed for hours. Should you want to see the glacier lagoon from a whole new perspective, you could board an amphibious vessel, and take a boat tour amongst the icebergs.

Once you are tuckered out, you will head back to Skaftafell to retire in the campsite there. 

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Day Five: Back to Reykjavík

On day five, you begin your journey back to Reykjavík, driving along the south coast and stopping at multiple points.

Systrastapi by Kirkjubæjarklaustur, a historic feature you can climb upon.

At the historic village of Kirkjubæjarklaustur, you will stretch your legs and hike up to the Systrastapi rock formation, named after two nuns who, according to legend, were executed and buried there. It is possible to climb a rope to the top where you can see their alleged graves and experience bewildering views of the southern lowlands. 

Driving further towards the capital, you can admire the haunting, barren desert of Sólheimasandur , where glacial rivers cut through endless black sand expanses, and hike to the wreckage of an old US-Airforce plane for a great photo opportunity. You also won’t forget to stop and marvel the notorious volcanoes of Eyjafjallajökull and Katla .

Once back in Reyjavík, you will head downtown and have a well-deserved drink at one of the capital’s many happy hours, before returning to the campsite for the night. 

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Reykjanes is a windswept, partly abandoned peninsula.

On your final full day, you will return to the Reykjanes Peninsula, which you saw briefly when you arrived, to better explore its many wonders. This volcanic wonderland has many fascinating sites that visitors often overlook.

Your first destination for the day is Krýsuvíkurbjarg . This fifteen-kilometre long, forty-metre high stretch of cliffs on the southern side of the peninsula is one of the best birdwatching locations in the world; every summer, about 60,000 different birds from many species nest in the rocks. 

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You will then head along to the ruins of Selatangar , an old fishing station that has long been deserted. Because of the building techniques of old Icelanders, done largely under the earth with a turf roof, there are few clearly visible historical sites across the country; Selatangar is quite the exception. You will see the crumbling old buildings where fishermen would store their catch and where they would sleep, and be overwhelmed by how harsh the conditions they survived under were.

Brimketill on the Reykjanes Peninsula, calming down after stormy weather

Next along the route, past the town of Grindavík, is the lava pool Brimketill . Located where the peninsula’s craggy cliffs meet the ocean, it is a bizarre but picturesque feature with a fascinating folklore; it allegedly used to be the favoured bathing pool of a local troll. In clear weather, you will find it so serene and clear you’ll be tempted to hop in, but in rough conditions, it is tumultuous and dramatic, and you won't be able to imagine anything less inviting. 

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The Reykjanes Peninsula has dramatic geology and is great for watching the northern lights.

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Humpbacks are just one species that live out on Faxafloi bay.

You’ll return to Reykjavík for your evening plan of an affordable whale-watch out into Faxafloi Bay .

For three hours, you will cruise across the ocean surface, marvelling over whatever creatures choose to show up, be they minke and humpback whales, white-beaked dolphins, harbour porpoises, orcas, or one of the fifteen other species that frequent Iceland’s waters.

You’ll spend your final night at Reykjavík campsite. 

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The Sun Voyager is one of Reykjavík's most popular sculptures

On your final day, you’ll rise early for a final wander around the streets of Reykjavík, strolling down the main street Laugavegur and heading to the Sun Voyager sculpture (pictured above) to admire it against Mount Esja . You can spend the rest of the morning casually enjoying the city sites, and buying souvenirs with any leftover cash. 

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When it’s time, you will return your tent to the rental company and your car to the airport, and start your journey home. Considering the excitement of the week you’ve had, and how little you’ve spent, you will head back already planning your next budget week over here.

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