The Hotels

Placed in the capital of Iceland, Arctic Comfort Hotel and Hotel Cabin invite holidaymakers amid clouds of cosmopolitan culture and scenes of frosty awe, encompassing nature’s most dramatic processes, from black volcanic plains to white, hulking glaciers and hot-spouting geysers.

• Rooms with en suite facilities, TV, phone, hospitality tray
• Breakfast room (at Arctic Comfort Hotel), salad bar (at Hotel Cabin); Bars
• Check-in from 3pm at Hotel Cabin and from 2pm at Arctic Comfort Hotel; check-out by 11am for both hotels
• Complimentary Wi-Fi; Pets not allowed
• Staff speaks English and Icelandic

Groupon’s Guide To Reykjavik

One of the safest and cleanest cities of modern times, Reykjavik is located on the south-western coast of Iceland and it is also the world’s northernmost capital city.

With more than 100 pubs and clubs, many of them found on Laugavegur Street, a wide choice of beers, Iceland’s drink of choice since 1989, are available for sampling. An iconic landmark of the city, the looming Hallgrimskirkja Church offers visitors panoramic views of the city. Standing 15 metres high and weighing 25 tons, the church’s pipe organ is one of its key features, while the statue of Leifur Eiriksson, the first European to discover America, guards the entrance. The capital’s name translates to ‘Smoky Bay’, after the columns of steam that rise from the hot springs, which can still be visited today.

Tour Details

The Northern Lights Mystery Tour

Visitors are invited to take part to a unique experience which happens during the night in the Northern Hemisphere. A scenic colour spectrum will appear on the sky in the form of the Northern Lights encompassing different shapes, proportions and patterns. This event is visible on clear nights from September to April, so the tour may be cancelled if the weather conditions are not appropriate. A decision is taken daily whether the tour will take place or not. The tour is expected to last three to five hours.

• Duration: between 3 to 5 hours
• Please note: the weather conditions in Iceland can be severe, as such the tour can be suddenly cancelled. Sightings cannot be guaranteed even if the tour is operated. In these cases customers are offered a second tour free of charge.
• Pick-up will be 30 min before the time displayed on the voucher.
• If customers want to be picked up at the hotel (in Reykjavik only) they must call 24 hours before in order to reconfirm pick up time
• Start/opening time: available from Sep 15 to Mar 31 daily at 8pm and from 1 to 15 Apr daily at 9pm.
• Transportation by coach and experienced guide.

Golden Circle Tour

This tour starts with a visit to the geothermal area of Nesjavellir, and continues with a stop at Þingvellir National Park gazing across a mountainous setting adorned with vivid vegetation. Highlights include a stopover at the tumbling Gullfoss waterfall, followed by a lunch break at Gullfoss Cafe or at the local Information Centre. Spouting geysers such as Geysir and Strokkur may be admired, as well as a place of worship, namely the Skálholt church. Further on, the trip continues with sightseers heading to Hveragerði, a horticultural village.

• Pick-up will be 30 min before the time displayed on the voucher.
• Pick up point: Bus terminal at Laekjartorg, Hafnarstraeti 20, in Reykjavik centre.
• Duration: eight and a half hours.
• Start time 8:30am, end time 5pm.
• Languages: Scandinavian and English.
• If customers want to be picked up at the hotel (in Reykjavik only) they must call 24 hours before in order to reconfirm pick up time.
• Friday departures are guided in English and Scandinavian all year round.
• Due to weather and road conditions we cannot guarantee visits to Nesjavellir in the winter season.

Winter Whale Watching Tour

This tour provides visitors with the opportunity to enjoy a boat ride in search of whales swimming close to the Icelandic coastline. Some of the whale types that can be spotted include white-beaked dolphins, harbour porpoises, humpback whales, and the killer whales or orcas. Seeing all the species is not guaranteed, but the crew on board will do their best to ensure a unique journey.

• Duration: 3 to 5 hours.
• Included: guided whale watching tour by boat starting from the old harbour of Reykjavik.
• Pick-up from the customer’s accommodation between 12.15pm and 12.45pm. You must call 24 hours before departure in order to confirm the pick-up time. Please be at the meeting point 15 min before the start of the tour. In March pick-up at 8.15-8.45am also available.
• Please note: the weather conditions in Iceland can be severe, as such the tour can be suddenly cancelled or the tour might be changed accordingly to when the weather permits.
• For safety reasons, all children under 12 years of age are required to wear life jackets during the tour.
• Languages: Guided tour in English with other languages such as German, Spanish and French available on request

Blue Lagoon Spa Tour

Those who prefer thermal escapades can opt for a journey to the Blue Lagoon. Once they arrive, customers can take a stroll or spend a day idling in the natural hot springs and bathing in geothermal mud rumoured to revitalise the skin. Towels and robes are available to hire, and each al fresco pool also comes with views to the lava field that surrounds the area.

• There is a choice of departures from the Blue Lagoon back to Reykjavík: midday, 3pm, 5.15pm, 7pm and 9pm.
• Please inform the bus driver on your way to the Blue Lagoon which departure you would like to take after visiting the Blue Lagoon.
• Dress code: towels and bathing suits are available for hire at Blue Lagoon, but guests can also bring their own.

FAQ

1. When will I receive a confirmation email?
- Customers will receive a booking confirmation within 48 hours from the time of booking.

2. How do I find out if my preferred travel dates are available?
- All dates are subject to availability. The dates available are listed on each option or alternatively, if customers have specific dates in mind, they can call the agent to check.

3. What happens if I buy the Groupon and my travel dates are not available?
- Deluxe Breaks will do everything to ensure that customers will get their preferred travel dates. If specific travel dates are not available anymore, the agent will propose alternative departure dates within the same validity period.

4. How much would it cost to fly from an airport not listed as part of this deal?
- The departure airports included will be advised at the time of booking based on availability. The supplemental fee to depart from a specific airport that is not included is subject to departure date and availability at the time of booking.

5. Do I have to buy 2 vouchers if I am travelling alone?
- Customers can just buy 1 voucher and pay the single supplement to Deluxe Breaks at the time of booking.

6. Does my child need a Groupon, and can they stay in my room?
- Children aged 2 and older will need a Groupon for travel. Children aged under 12 may be eligible for a discount. Contact Deluxe Breaks at the time of booking.

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