3 - Journée Cercle d'or, grotte de glace et lagon glaciaire Visite en petit groupe
Description
Embarquez pour un voyage époustouflant de 3 jours à travers le cercle d'or et la côte sud emblématiques de l'Islande, couronné par une aventure inoubliable dans une grotte de glace. Découvrez la beauté brute des chutes d'eau tonitruantes, des plages de sable noir et du lagon glaciaire Jokulsarlon. Avec un guide compétent au volant et un petit groupe pour une expérience plus intime, vous découvrirez des joyaux cachés et des paysages spectaculaires en cours de route. Ce circuit immersif allie confort, aventure et merveilles naturelles les plus épatantes d'Islande en une escapade inoubliable.
Options de l'excursion
Points forts
Ce qui est inclus
Lieux et horaires de prise en charge
Veuillez noter que nous desservons uniquement les lieux de prise en charge spécifiés dans notre liste de prise en charge ci-dessous. En raison des restrictions de circulation, nous ne sommes pas autorisés à venir vous chercher dans les hôtels du centre-ville ni dans les Air BnB privés. Si votre lieu de prise en charge ne figure pas sur notre liste de prise en charge, nous vous demandons de bien vouloir trouver le point de prise en charge le plus proche de votre logement dans notre liste : 22 Hill Hotel – Brautarholt 22-24. Arctic Comfort Hotel – Síðumúli 19. Gare routière BSÍ – Vatnsmýrarvegi 10. Bus Hostel Reykjavík – Skógarhlíð 10. Prise en charge/dépose du bus n°1 – Hôtel de ville, Vonarstræti Prise en charge/dépose du bus n°4 – Miðbakki Prise en charge / retour du bus n ° 6 - Safnahúsið (La Maison de la Culture) Prise en charge / retour du bus n ° 8 - Église Hallgrímskirkja Prise en charge/dépose du bus n°9 – Snorrabraut Prise en charge/dépose du bus n°12 – Höfðatorg Prise en charge/dépose du bus n°15 – Vesturbugt Cabin Hotel – Borgartún 32. Hôtel Eyja Guldsmen – Brautarholt 10. Grand Hôtel Reykjavík – Sigtún 38. Grayline – Gare routière principale - Klettagarðar 4. Hilton Reykjavík Nordica – Suðurlandsbraut 2. Hôtel Ísland – Ármúla 9. Hôtel Ørkin – Brautarholti 29. Hôtel Icelandair Reykjavík Natura – við Hlíðarfót, Nauthólsvegur 52. Hôtel Klettur – Mjölnisholt 12-14. Station-service N1 – Ártúnshöfði Radisson Blu Hótel Saga – við Hagatorg. Reykjavík City Hostel – Sundlaugavegur 34. Reykjavík Lights Hotel – Suðurlandsbraut 12. Skarfabakki – Bateau de croisière, Port de Reykjavik, 105 Reykjavik
Avis des voyageurs
Informations importantes
- Convient à toutes les conditions physiques
- Ce qu'il faut apporter: des vêtements de plein air chauds, une veste et un pantalon imperméables, un casque et des gants. De bonnes chaussures de randonnée sont recommandées.
- L'ordre de l'itinéraire peut changer en raison des conditions météorologiques. Votre guide aura tout pouvoir pour modifier l'itinéraire si nécessaire.
- L'âge minimum est de 8 ans
- Cette excursion a la flexibilité de tirer le meilleur parti des changements saisonniers tels que les changements de temps et de conditions. En été, l'Islande se caractérise par des nuits lumineuses et du soleil de minuit. Entre août et mai, si les prévisions le permettent, vous pourrez peut-être même apercevoir le spectacle magique présenté par les aurores boréales. Il est important de noter que la chasse aux aurores boréales n'est pas incluse dans la visite. D'autres possibilités merveilleuses et intéressantes peuvent également se présenter lors de votre visite de la côte sud, l'Islande regorge de surprises.
- Nous utilisons deux ou trois grottes de glace différentes pour notre circuit de trois jours sur le cercle d’or et la côte sud. Les grottes de glace sont des phénomènes naturels en constante évolution et imprévisibles. Nous visitons habituellement la grotte de cristal de Breiðmerkurjökull lors de cette visite, mais lorsque la grotte de cristal sera inaccessible, nous visiterons probablement la grotte de glace Katla. La grotte de glace choisie dépendra toutefois toujours des conditions et des considérations de sécurité du jour. Parfois, une grotte de glace différente sera visitée. Si les conditions ne nous permettent pas de visiter une grotte de glace, une randonnée sur le glacier sera proposée.
- Les voyageurs en solo qui ne choisissent pas le supplément simple seront logés dans une chambre double partagée avec un autre participant du même sexe.
- Vous pouvez emporter votre sac à dos de jour et un bagage pesant au maximum 20 kg (44 lb) lors de cette visite. Les dimensions combinées de chaque sac ne doivent pas dépasser 158 cm (62 po). Les services de bagagerie peuvent être achetés en supplément en option pour une somme modique.
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Overall, this was a memorable trip with breathtaking scenery, but there are a couple of areas where the experience could be improved. Pros * Our tour guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and well-organized. He gave a helpful overview of each destination before we arrived and clearly explained where to walk or hike, as well as where and when to meet the group afterward. * The itinerary covered some of Iceland’s most spectacular natural attractions, making the tour well worth taking. Areas for Improvement 1. Mini Bus Comfort The mini bus was quite small and felt cramped, especially on a three-day tour with long hours on the road. More legroom or a larger vehicle would have made the journey much more comfortable. 2. Guided Experience at Each Stop While our guide provided a brief introduction before each stop, I had expected a more guided experience. It would have been nice if he had accompanied the group to key viewpoints or significant landmarks, sharing interesting facts, history, geology, and local stories along the way. Instead, most stops were self-guided after the initial briefing. Although the directions were clear and easy to follow, having the guide walk with us at least part of the time would have made the experience more engaging and educational. Despite these points, we thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Iceland’s landscapes are truly extraordinary, and our guide did an excellent job keeping the tour organized and running smoothly.
Excellent tour with a fantastic guide—knowledgeable, engaging, and great fun throughout the trip. The hotel was very good as well as the food. Iceland is a truly magnificent country, with breathtaking landscapes and unforgettable experiences. However, some of the excursions can be physically demanding and may not be suitable for everyone. A good level of physical fitness is recommended (avoid if you have asthma, knee problems, or other mobility or respiratory issues).
Seeing Thinkvellir National Park, where two tectonic plates meet, was thrilling. It's beautiful--and where the inside of the earth becomes the outside. Our guide accommodated different interests in the group. Some of us went on a longer hike, from a waterfall to a glacier. Stunning beauty, a well-marked trail, and a good group. The ice cave walk was not like anything I've seen. The guides take good care of us. They give us ice spikes. The walk up to the ice cave has rope handles. As guides noted, glaciers are changing all the time (they are melting!) and guides need to ensure the caves are there and safe to walk in. I felt safe the whole time, but it might not be for people with mobility issues, or for anyone unnerved by walking on a massive glacier. Arctic Adventures guides show up within the timeframe they say they will show up. Communication is clear. Our guide was happy to answer questions.
Hi again, thanks for the thoughtful review! Glad the three-day tour was such a memorable one, and that the guide accommodated different interests within the group. Your notes on the ice cave will help future readers. Hope you'll be back! Arctic Adventures Team
What a wonderful adventure! This tour included all of the sites we wanted to see and it did not disappoint. We were picked up at a bus stop in downtown Reykjavik and our journey began with about 16 other guests, a good group size. Our tour guide "Good" John did an excellent job teaching us about the history of Iceland and the sites we saw. The tour is well organized with just enough time at each site. He also made adjustments to the itinerary based on the weather as well as including sites not on the tour to give us more to see, which we loved! There were plenty of bathroom/food breaks as needed and we loved that we could just sit back, relax, and enjoy the views outside the window rather than worrying about driving and parking. Our multi-day tour included a 2 night stay at Adventure Hotel Geirland, which Arctic Adventures owns. Such a quiet hotel, convenient location with beautiful views. Our only complaints were that the shower leaked and made the floor wet, and that dinner at the restaurant was expensive with limited options. However the food was good and breakfast was included. The Katla Ice Cave was our favorite part, which was partnered with Southcoast Adventure, and our guide Inga was very friendly and knowledgeable. We did pay for a hiking boot rental for my husband but never received the boots. We did not ask our tour guide so we are not sure what happened with that. Overall we absolutely loved this tour and would highly recommend Arctic Adventures to anyone visiting Iceland for the first time!
Hi Matthew, thanks so much for writing this! Glad the three days were such a memorable one from the group through to the off-itinerary stops. Also glad Hotel Geirland worked well as a base, though we'll pass the issue along to the hotel team. On the boot rental you paid for but didn't receive, please reach out to us with your booking reference so we can look into that and make it right. We'd be delighted to host you again! Arctic Adventures Team
What a beautiful country! Waterfalls, geyser, glaciers, canyons and this small organized tour was a great way to fit it all in stress free Tour guide Hjalti was full of interesting facts and stories. Also very funny. That”nks!
Hi James, much appreciated! Glad the three days covered so much of Iceland stress-free, and that the guide brought the stories and the humor. Looking forward to the next one! Arctic Adventures Team
Amazing experience. Our guide Hjalti was friendly and very informative. He knew so much about everything we were doing and took us to extra places as time allowed to show us things like lava fields He taught us about Iceland history and the way of life in Iceland. Loved it all.
Hi Rachel, much appreciated! Glad the three-day tour was such a memorable one, and that the guide added extra stops and depth to the day. Looking forward to the next one! Arctic Adventures Team
As a solo traveler I wasn’t sure what to expect but it was perfect! Our guide Hjalti went above and beyond to show us so many amazing sights and share so many insights into Iceland. The glacier lagoon was amazing. Would recommend this tour to anyone! Saw way more than I expected to in 3 days. Group was easy going and we had a great time together.
Hi Martha, much appreciated! Glad the three-day tour worked out so well as a solo traveler, and that the group and the guide both made it easy going. Looking forward to the next one! Arctic Adventures Team
The guide was very knowledgeable and fun. The locations were breathtaking and there were no hiccups on the road. The hotel rooms were a bit disappointing, but we were able to sleep well enough.
Hi there, thanks so much for writing this! Glad the three-day trip was a smooth one with breathtaking stops and a knowledgeable guide throughout. We'd be delighted to host you again! Arctic Adventures Team
Hjalti Bjornsson was our guide for the last three days and provided an informative, kind, and cheerful tour of the Golden Circle. We would easily come back to another tour with Arctic Adventures if we could travel with Hjalti as our guide again. His impactful storytelling gave us vibrant insight into the history, economy, volcanic activity, and other components of Icelandic heritage.
Hi there, much appreciated! Glad the three-day tour was such a great one, and that the guide brought both depth and warmth to it. Looking forward to the next one! Arctic Adventures Team
Sunny was an amazing guide! She was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, respectful, fun, and always punctual. She made every stop more enjoyable with her insights and positive energy. Everyone in our group loved her, and we all agreed that if we return to Iceland, we would absolutely want Sunny as our guide again. Highly recommended!
Hi there, thank you for the kind review! Glad these three days were such a memorable experience, and that the guide brought the whole group together. Hope you'll be back for more! Arctic Adventures Team
