Grandi By Center Hotel

Grandi by Center Hotels is located in Reykjavík´s booming creative quarter. More than just a great place to stay, the hotel is a quite lively gathering place for those in the know with a bar and a restaurant that are always full of life. We know how to do cosy as you can see while staying in our spacious rooms that offer classic comfort with modern frills. Keep it simple with one of our standard rooms or go big with a luxurious deluxe or even our suite. The restaurant Héðinn Kitchen & Bar is located at our hotel. It is beautifully decorated, spacious, and overall quite elegant in both looks and taste. All dishes are made from high-quality seasonal ingredients.

Glacier Snowmobiling, Golden Circle & The Northern Lights from Reykjavik

Golden Circle, Glacier Snowmobiling & Northern Lights Tour

Three-in-One Iceland Adventure from Reykjavík

Duration: 16 hours
Difficulty: Moderate
Season: September – April
Pickup: Reykjavík hotels & bus stops
Minimum age: 8 years

Tour Description

Experience the very best of Iceland in a single, action-packed day with this Golden Circle, glacier snowmobiling, and Northern Lights combo tour from Reykjavík. Designed for travelers who want maximum adventure and value, this unforgettable journey combines Iceland’s most famous sightseeing route, a thrilling glacier experience, and a magical evening chasing the Aurora Borealis.

Your day begins with a guided drive along the legendary Golden Circle, where you’ll visit three of Iceland’s most iconic natural attractions. Walk between continents at Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates slowly drift apart. Continue to the Geysir Geothermal Area, where erupting hot springs showcase Iceland’s raw geothermal power, and finish the loop at the mighty Gullfoss Waterfall, one of the country’s most breathtaking cascades.

Next, the adventure shifts gears as you head to Langjökull Glacier, Iceland’s second-largest ice cap. After gearing up and receiving a full safety briefing, you’ll ride a snowmobile across the vast, snow-covered glacier landscape. Zoom past ice formations, volcanic craters, and sweeping mountain views on an exhilarating one-hour snowmobile ride — an absolute highlight for thrill-seekers.

After returning to Reykjavík for a short break, your day concludes with a Northern Lights hunt. Leaving city lights behind, your expert guide will track aurora forecasts and weather conditions to maximize your chances of seeing the elusive Aurora Borealis. If the lights appear, you’ll enjoy front-row views of one of nature’s most spectacular phenomena — with free photos taken by your guide to capture the moment forever.

What’s Included

• Pickup & drop-off from Reykjavík

• Guided Golden Circle sightseeing tour

• Visit to:

  • Þingvellir National Park

  • Geysir Geothermal Area

  • Gullfoss Waterfall

• Snowmobiling adventure on Langjökull Glacier (approx. 1 hour)

• Snowmobile gear & safety equipment

• Super Jeep or Monster Truck transfer on the glacier

• English-speaking expert guides throughout

• Northern Lights hunting tour

• Free Northern Lights photos

• Hot cocoa, Icelandic chocolate & blankets

• Free Wi-Fi onboard the minibus

• Free Northern Lights retry within 3 years if not seen

Reykjavík

Reykjavík city centre is approximately forty five minutes by road from Keflavik airport and only 5 minutes away from the cruise terminal on the edge of town. Swim in open-air pools heated by the very geothermal springs that inspired Reykjavik's name. Blue Lagoon geothermal spa is where minerals bubble up from 5,000ft below the earth's surface. The charming old quarter of Reykjavík has colourful wooden houses and narrow streets. Visit the impressive volcanic craters of the Heidmork conservation area, and enjoy a stop at The Pearl, a remarkable and unique building, built in 1988.

Black & Blue - Lava Tunnel + Silfra Snorkelling from Reykjavik

Black & Blue: Lava Tunnel & Silfra Snorkelling Tour from Reykjavík

Duration: 10 hours
Difficulty: Moderate
Available: Year-round
Pickup: Reykjavík hotels & bus stops

Experience Iceland’s most dramatic natural contrasts on this unforgettable geological adventure from Reykjavík. The Black & Blue Lava Tunnel & Silfra Snorkeling Tour combines two of Iceland’s most iconic experiences into one value-packed day: exploring an ancient lava tunnel formed by volcanic eruptions and snorkeling between two tectonic plates in the clearest water on Earth.

Your journey begins beneath the surface at Raufarhólshellir Lava Tunnel, one of Iceland’s longest and most impressive lava tubes. Formed over 5,000 years ago, this subterranean world reveals the raw inner workings of a volcanic eruption. Walk through vast caverns, admire colorful mineral deposits, and learn how Iceland’s volcanic forces shaped the island.

After returning briefly to Reykjavík, the adventure continues at Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here you’ll snorkel in the legendary Silfra Fissure, floating effortlessly between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. Fed by glacial meltwater from Langjökull glacier and naturally filtered through lava fields, Silfra boasts up to 150 meters of visibility, making it one of the world’s top snorkeling and dive sites.

This tour is perfect for adventurous travelers seeking Iceland snorkeling, lava cave exploration, and once-in-a-lifetime photo opportunities, both above and below the surface.

• Pickup & drop-off from Reykjavík hotels or nearby bus stops

• Guided tour of Raufarhólshellir Lava Tunnel with an expert caving guide

• Silfra snorkeling tour with a certified PADI Divemaster

• All required snorkeling, dry suit, safety & caving equipment

• Þingvellir National Park entrance fee

• Free underwater photos taken by your guide

• Hot chocolate & cookies after snorkeling

• English-speaking professional guides throughout the tour