This is a great value DIY trip to Iceland for 3 nights, leaving from Luton on 30th November. Whilst I have seen packages for 2 and 3 night stays, they have always been more expensive and tend to be in January.
I think this time of year is perfect as you have lots going on in Reykjavik and with the start of Christmas season, it will get you in the festive spirit and it's a nice pre-Christmas break. Whilst I do think a car is a good option for exploring Iceland, I know for some people driving in the winter and in snowy and icy conditions probably puts most people off. I did it in summer and drove all round Iceland including the Westfjords and even some of the roads were scary then without bad weather!
You arrive into Iceland mid afternoon and after making your way to your hotel in central Reykjavik, you will go on your Northern Lights tour (it is best to do this on your first night as if you don't see the lights you get another tour for free so this gives you plenty of opportunity for another tour on the next two nights). Hotel pickup is included.
You will stay in Iceland for 3 nights in central Reykjavik.
Flights are with easyJet. Book on easyjet.com £102.96
Book hotel on ebookers.com using discount code AFFMVC09 £224.06.
Total £399.23/£199.61pp
Airport transfers are additional cost.
All comments (18)
rporteo
12 Sep 17#1
Just make sure you take plenty of spending money, it's flipping expensive over there
fossit
12 Sep 17#2
Yes very expensive place, friend who went as couple said a pizza and beer cost £80!!
rachelandgromit
12 Sep 17#3
It is indeed. I got married there and we actually flew a photographer out there rather than pay for one in Iceland. That said, we had a motorhome so we cooked everything ourselves and if you find a Bonus supermarket (look for the pink pig) you can get some bargains. Farmers markets are also cheaper than restaurants.
We are out once on our last night and it was nearly divorce when the wife ordered a beer which worked out around £9.
Breakfast is included at the hotel which at least is something!
rachelandgromit
12 Sep 17#4
And if you want alcohol, buy it at duty free when you arrive. It is the cheapest place in Iceland to get alcohol.
psychoid
12 Sep 17#5
i heard £10 for a beer. a tea total trip, perhaps
SFJnet
12 Sep 17#6
Agreed with the others that it is quite expensive but so totally worth it, especially if you are lucky enough to see the northern lights. I think it's supposed to be a period of high solar activity so it could be spectacular. Make sure you do the Golden Circle Tour and Blue Lagoon as well if you can. BTW - we found the company called Reykjavik Sightseeing to be excellent (better than Reykjavik Excursions which is a bigger company and in our opinion not such a personal service).
Darthchaffinch
12 Sep 17#7
This year is quieter than previous years, there just happens to be some good flares recently.
NoelT
12 Sep 17#8
One thing worth noting with Reykjavik - there is an app called "appy hour" (not a typo) - both iOS and Android. Shows you the cheapest beer near you. Most bars have a Happy Hour. This keeps track of all of them and lets you know the nearest/cheapest.
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I think this time of year is perfect as you have lots going on in Reykjavik and with the start of Christmas season, it will get you in the festive spirit and it's a nice pre-Christmas break. Whilst I do think a car is a good option for exploring Iceland, I know for some people driving in the winter and in snowy and icy conditions probably puts most people off. I did it in summer and drove all round Iceland including the Westfjords and even some of the roads were scary then without bad weather!
You arrive into Iceland mid afternoon and after making your way to your hotel in central Reykjavik, you will go on your Northern Lights tour (it is best to do this on your first night as if you don't see the lights you get another tour for free so this gives you plenty of opportunity for another tour on the next two nights). Hotel pickup is included.
You will stay in Iceland for 3 nights in central Reykjavik.
Flights are with easyJet. Book on easyjet.com £102.96
Book Northern Lights tour on local-iceland-tour.com £72.21 for two people.
Book hotel on ebookers.com using discount code AFFMVC09 £224.06.
Total £399.23/£199.61pp
Airport transfers are additional cost.
All comments (18)
We are out once on our last night and it was nearly divorce when the wife ordered a beer which worked out around £9.
Breakfast is included at the hotel which at least is something!
a tea total trip, perhaps
Saved me a fortune a couple of years ago!
Heat added too.