Reykjavik and South Iceland; 9th - 14th October 2027

Join OU Trips for a trip to Reykjavik (meaning 'Smokey Bay') - Iceland's capital city! Have the opportunity to experience this fun tourist destination, renowned for its friendly inhabitants, relaxed pace of life and many cultural attractions. Reykjavik has a small-town atmosphere and the city centre is easily explored on foot. 

Reykjavik's setting on the southwest corner of Iceland allows us to also use it as a springboard to the spectacular Reykjanes Peninsula; the Golden Circle and Iceland’s south coast. 

Dates and Times

9th - 14th October 2027

What's included?

• Return coach travel to/from London Heathrow
• Return flights to Keflavik International Airport
• Bed & Breakfast at Hotel Reykjavík Centrum in Reykjavik City Centre
• Half-board at The Hill Hotel (Hotel Flúðir) in Flúðir
• Guided tours of Reykjavik City; the Reykjanes Peninsula; the Golden Circle and Iceland’s spectacular south coast
• Entrance to the Secret Lagoon and the Perlan Museum
• Coach & Guide service for duration of the trip

Prices and Room Availability:

The following price is TBC and is based on current rates. 

2 people sharing = £2,925 per person

Single Occupancy = £3600 per person

Proposed Itinerary - please be aware this could be subject to changes due to Icelandic weather and volcano activity!

Day 1: London – Keflavik International Airport (time 13:05 - Icelandic Air) 

Morning coach travel to London Heathrow (depart OU, Milton Keynes TBC) to catch early afternoon flight to Reykjavik. Upon arrival, we will be transferred by coach to Hótel Reykjavík Centrum - Reykjavik.

Conveniently located in the historic city centre, the liveliest and most charming part of Reykjavík, Hotel Centrum has modern and comfortable rooms and a stylish restaurant and a bar. Situated on one of the oldest streets, the original building dates from 1764, blended with two adjacent wings constructed in a similar style. A basement museum is built around archaeological remains of a Viking longhouse dating back to 871AD - the oldest in Iceland! Once checked in, enjoy an evening and dinner at your leisure.

Check in to Hótel Reykjavík Centrum for 1 night bed and breakfast

 Hotel Reykjavik Centrum (image credit: tripadvisor.com)

Day 2: Reykjavik City Tour and Reykjanes Peninsula

This morning, meet your guide and spend some time exploring Reykjavik. Stops on this tour will include Hallgrimskirkja Church, Sun Voyager and Harpa Concert Hall. After the tour, you will depart the city and explore the Reykjanes Peninsula. The Reykjanes Peninsula offers a dramatic introduction to Iceland’s volcanic landscapes, with rugged coastlines, steaming geothermal fields, and powerful Atlantic views. Highlights include the Bridge Between Continents, where you can walk between the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates, the bubbling mud pools and steaming vents at Gunnuhver, and the windswept cliffs surrounding Reykjanesviti Lighthouse, Iceland’s oldest lighthouse. 

Further east, the colourful geothermal area of Seltún Geothermal Area features wooden walkways through vibrant mineral deposits, steaming fumaroles, and boiling mud pools. We will continue on to The Hill Hotel (Hotel Flúðir) in Flúðir, which will be our base along the south coast for the next 3 nights (half-board accommodation).

 Hallgrimskirkja Church, Reykjavik City Centre. (image credit: contexttravel.com)

The Hill Hotel, previously known as Hotel Flúðir is perfectly situated near Gullfoss, Geysir and Thingvellir National Park. This rural hotel offers bright and airy rooms, each with private bathroom, TV and patio with garden access. The hotel also features a restaurant, a bar, and a garden with hot tubs.

Day 3: Kerid Crater, Fridheimar Farm, Secret Lagoon

We will spend the day exploring some of the most charming stops along Iceland’s famous Golden Circle. We begin at the striking Kerið Crater, a vivid volcanic crater lake known for its deep red slopes and bright turquoise water. We will continue to Friðheimar Farm, a unique greenhouse restaurant where tomatoes are grown year-round using geothermal energy, offering a memorable farm-to-table lunch experience. And finally we will end the day relaxing in the warm mineral waters of the Secret Lagoon, Iceland’s oldest natural swimming pool, surrounded by steaming vents and bubbling hot springs for an authentic geothermal bathing experience.

 Friðheimar Farm, a unique spot for lunch! (image credit: adventures.com)

The Secret Lagoon, Iceland’s oldest natural swimming pool. (image credit: adventures.is)

Day 4: South Iceland

Today we will travel along Iceland’s spectacular south coast, where waterfalls, dramatic cliffs, and black sand beaches create some of the country’s most iconic scenery. We will start at Seljalandsfoss, a beautiful waterfall you can walk behind, and the nearby hidden cascade of Gljúfrabúi, tucked inside a narrow canyon. Next we head to the powerful Skógafoss, one of Iceland’s largest and most impressive waterfalls. From here, we head to the coastal village of Vík í Mýrdal, before finishing at the dramatic Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach.

 Skógafoss, one of Iceland’s largest and most impressive waterfalls! (image credit: tripadvisor.com)

Day 5: The Golden Circle

Today we discover the highlights of Iceland’s famous Golden Circle, beginning at the majestic Gullfoss, where powerful glacial waters plunge into a dramatic canyon. We make a stop at the geothermal area of Geysir, home to bubbling hot springs and the reliably erupting Strokkur geyser, which sends jets of boiling water high into the air every few minutes. We then visit Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates drift apart and Iceland’s historic parliament was founded. You will also have the Lava Bread tour at Fontana, where you will get to try bread which has baked in the heat of a geysir. It is some of the most delicious bread you will eat anywhere! From here, we return to Reykjavík for our final evening (check back into Hótel Reykjavík Centrum for 1 night).

 Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (image credit: locatify.com)

Day 6: Final morning in Reykjavík and departure (Late afternoon flight with Icelandic Air - depart 16:10pm; coach transfer back to the OU, Milton Keynes)

This morning, before heading to the airport, we will have a guided visit to Perlan Museum. A visit to Perlan offers one of the best panoramic viewpoints in the city along with fascinating exhibits on Iceland’s natural wonders. Perched on Öskjuhlíð hill, the striking glass-domed building houses interactive displays about glaciers, volcanoes, and geothermal energy, as well as a realistic indoor ice cave. From the observation deck, visitors can enjoy sweeping views across Reykjavík, the surrounding mountains, and the North Atlantic. After this we will say our farewells to Reykjavík and head to the airport for our flight home.

 The striking glass-domed building of the Perlan Museum, Oskjuhlíð hill. (image credit: adventures.is)

Places available

20

Booking deadline

1st September 2026 or when sold out

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Payment Deadlines

For 2 people sharing - £780 pp deposit is required to secure your place

For single occupancy - £992 pp deposit is required to secure your place

Deposit Deadline = 30th September 2026

Final Balance due = 30th June 2027

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