Reykjavik Winter Weekend Blast!

Exciting Reykjavik, Iceland's fabulous capital city, offers a true blend of the historical and modern world with all the facilities of a metropolis and yet with the warm friendliness of a small town.  And quite possibly the kookiest people on the planet!  We love it.

This fantastic 3 day weekend 'blast' combines a two night stay at the very centrally located Radisson Saga Hotel, conveniently located for Reykjavik's numerous bars and nightclubs, with a welcome dinner at the historical Restaurant Reykjavik (the big Icelandic fish buffet) followed by a drink in the famous Ice Bar, made from glaciers and located inside the restaurant. Add to this the Golden Circle day excursion featuring Gullfoss Waterfall, the Geysir area with erupting hot springs, Þingvellir National Park AND a short trip to the Blue Lagoon to relax in its geothermal waters......you may never want to leave!

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Day 1 - Friday

Mid-afternoon flight from London Heathrow Airport to Keflavik Airport with Icelandair. Transfer by 'flybuss' to your hotel (duration approx. 50 minutes). Welcome Dinner served at Restaurant Reykjavik - the big Icelandic fish buffet - followed by a drink in the famous Ice Bar (made from glaciers!).

Overnight REYKJAVIK - Radisson Blu Saga Hotel (BB)

Day 2 - Saturday

Breakfast served at the hotel. Full day Golden Circle tour including Þingvellir National Park, the waterfalls and sprouting geysirs. Evening free to explore Reykjavik's pulsing bars, restaurants and nightclubs - get ready for a late night/early morning as some of them don't close until 0800!

Overnight REYKJAVIK - Radisson Saga Hotel (BB)

Day 3 - Sunday

Breakfast served at the hotel. Morning at leisure to explore the city during the day! Midday transfer by 'Flybuss' to the Blue Lagoon for a short dip in the milky, blue geothermal waters (and perhaps a quick sauna or Turkish bath) before transferring to the airport for your return flight to London Heathrow.

Departure Day:  Fridays
Departure Dates: 17 December 2010 - 22 April 2011 except 24 December 2010
Duration:  3 days/2 nights

Radisson Blu Saga Hotel, Reykjavik ****

General
The Radisson Blu Saga Hotel is located a short walk from Reykjavik city centre and the seashore. The hotel has 209 rooms and suites, each with fabulous views of Reykjavik's city centre, the sea or the beautiful University of Iceland campus. Each guest room incorporates comfortable, chic furnishings with historic touches, such as paintings by famous Icelandic artists. All rooms are equipped with Free high-speed, wireless Internet access, satellite and pay-per-view TV and mini bar.

Dining
From incredible breakfast options with the Super Breakfast Buffet in Skrudur Restaurant to late-night drinks at the fun and vibrant Mimisbar, guests at the Radisson Blu Saga will dine on exceptional cuisine in comfort and style. Enjoy access to the famous Grillið Restaurant, considered one of the best restaurants in Reykjavik, where master chefs have selected a menu of delicious entrees and fine wines.

Extras
From the full-service Mecca Spa and Health Centre to a souvenir shop with hand-knitted Icelandic wool sweaters and scarves, this hotel offers business people and travellers on holiday a wide range of services. The spa offers incredible treatments including a lava massage and complete makeover service. Relax in the seawater Jacuzzi with hundreds of tiny lights overhead, or use the fully-equipped fitness centre. A full-service bank and barbershop are also available for the use of all guests, making the Radisson Blu Hotel an enviable destination among hotels in Reykjavik.

Golden Circle Included Tour

This popular excursion introduces you to some of the best known historical sites and natural phenomena in Iceland. 
 
Start by visiting Nesjavellir, a high temperature geothermal area in the scenic landscape of Lake Þingvallavatn. From there we go to the Þingvellir National Park, where the Icelandic parliament Alþingi was founded in the year 930 AD. Þingvellir is geologically remarkable and the tectonic plate boundaries form a breathtaking scenery.
 
Continue to the beautiful waterfall Gullfoss, where you can walk so close to the edge that you might feel the mist of the glacial water on your face. 
 
Lunch (not included) is usually at the Gullfoss Cafe although may be at the Information Centre at the geothermal area around Geysir.

From here you journey towards the geothermal area around the incredible spouting hot springs of Geysir and Strokkur. You proceed to Skálholt church, the ancient seat of the Icelandic bishops. From there you travel towards Hveragerði, a small and charming horticultural village.

Due to weather and road conditions we cannot guarantee visits to Nesjavellir in the winter season and in this case a visit to Hellisheidi power plant will be included instead.

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