Iceland
Iceland- 2025 Short Breaks
From €789pp flights & hotel
- Depart From
- Fly from Dublin
- Departure Date
- Choose your travel dates
- Duration
- 3 or 4 nights
- Destination
- Iceland
- Price
- From €789pp flights & hotel
Fly from Dublin to Reykjavik for a three or four-night stay in wonderful Iceland. Add tours and experiences to fully explore this magical country with a bucket-list holiday.
- 24th- 27th April from €734pp
- 17th- 21st April from €848pp
- 20th- 25th March from €948pp
- 15th- 18th March from €838pp
- 6th- 10th March from €804pp
Please note: flights now run daily from Dublin to Iceland. If the above listed dates are not suitable, please contact us for price quotes for other travel dates.
On arrival in Reykjavik, transfer to your central city hotel. You'll stay here for three or 4 nights with bed & breakfast. And what next? Well your Iceland adventure itinerary is completely up to you! Choose from some fantastic tours and activities, right across Iceland:
Our starter package includes flights, bags, transfers and hotel. Add your tours and activies to suit.
Explore this modern capital city and see all the landmarks at your own pace with a Hop On Hop Off City Tour. Then get outside the city and take the iconic Golden Circle route with a tour to Thingvellir National Park. This is the meeting point of two tectonic plates and the site of one of the oldest parliaments, which first met in 930AD. You'll also visit the impressive and much-photographed Gullfoss waterfall and the Geysir geothermal area on this tour. Choose to upgrade with something truly unique- glacier snowmobiling!
One of Iceland's most popular attractions, the Blue Lagoon's milky-blue opaque water is heated by geothermal activity. The ideal spot to relax with a drink and let the minerals in the water and clay soothe and refresh you.
Take a full-day South Shore Tour to visit Iceland’s most southerly town, Vik. You'll see the island's ancient settlements, spectacular waterfalls and a clear view of the glacier (weather permitting). And Mother Nature isn't done yet! Between September and April you have the chance to experience the incredible Northern Lights on an Evening Bus Tour. If the weather plays ball, you'll get to glimpse one of the world's most spectaular phenomenons for a truly awe-inspiring experience.
Get up close with Solheimajokull glacier with a Glacier Hiking Tour led by an experienced and certified glacier guide. Explore the crevasses, learn about the history and development of this ancient frozen water. Along the way, you'll get to try your hand at ice-climbing. Participents in this tour must be at least 14 years of age.
The whales around Iceland aren't shy, and are well-known for surfacing quite close to boats. Depart from the Old Harbour in Reykjavik for your chance to see one of nature's most incredible sights. There is over 90% viewing success on these tours.
This is by no means an exhaustive list of all the tours and activities you can try during your Iceland holiday. Chat to our travel experts, who can advise and help you plan the perfect Iceland holiday for you.
Currency:
The Icelandic Currency is ISK (Icelandic Krona). All of Iceland accepts credit cards and you can take out local currency at KEF airport or at ATMs.
Banks/Shop Opening Hours:
Most supermarkets in Iceland are open between 11:00 and 18:00 but some are open 24/7. Most banks are open on weekdays between 09:00 and 16:00.
Questions and Emergency contact:
We will provide contact details for our partners on the ground in Iceland.
Weather:
Winters are very dark, which is often a good thing for visitors as you cannot see the Northern Lights unless it's extremely dark. Summers are such a contrast, virtually 24 hours of daylight.
Due to the gulf stream, the temperatures in Iceland are surprisingly mild in the winter time. The average during winter is 0° Celcius. The average during summer is 11° Celcius. Due to winds it usually feels colder in Iceland than the temperature display says.
What to wear:
As we say "you never come to Iceland for a tan“. We also say "if you don‘t like the weather in Iceland, wait 5 minutes“... you can experience all 4 seasons in a day! It is advisable to wear layers in Iceland, with a hat and gloves useful all year round.
Suggested packing list for winter:
- Waterproof winter jacket (parka)
- Thermal underwear
- Woollen or fleece sweaters
- Waterproof hiking boots
- Waterproof pants
- Woollen socks
- Hat, Gloves & Scarf
- Swimsuit for Blue Lagoon
Dining:
We can provide suggestions for great restaurants in Reykjavik to suit all budgets.
Transport:
Kindly note that due to regulations by the City of Reykjavik, all coaches are banned from the city centre area. Your hotel is applicable to this coach ban and therefore your pickup and dropoff for all transfers/ excursions will be at a designated bus stop.
National Museum of Iceland
The museum offers a variety of fascinating exhibitions and one permanent display illustrating lavishly the story of Iceland’s past, from the medieval days of Viking settlements to current contemporary culture. The main exhibition has over 2,000 artefacts discovered in various parts of the country. In pride of place amongst the museum’s many treasures is the Valthjófsstadur door, featuring elaborate medieval engravings depicting scenes from the legendary 12th century knight’s tale Le Chevalier au Lion.
Note: The National museum is closed on Mondays during winter.
The Settlement Exhibition
The Settlement Exhibition draws focus on the oldest relics of human habitation in Reykjavik, with some of the fragments found dating before 871 AD. These artifacts were originally discovered during building constructions in 2001. A longhouse from the 10th century was discovered, with the hall and a wall fragment now both carefully preserved at the original location.
Árbær Open Air Museum
This lively museum consists of more than 20 old buildings that have been relocated to form a town square by the old Árbær farm. The museum will give you a sense of the old Icelandic way of life, 19th and early 20th-century architecture, and how the rural Reykjavík slowly transformed into a city. The museum is also very popular with the locals as it truly feels like travelling back in time.
Volcano House
An exhibition dedicated to Earth’s wonders, Volcano House focuses on the power within. Hourly documentaries are on display telling tales of Iceland’s biggest volcanos, along with a hands-on exhibition of semi-precious stones, minerals, ash and pumice.
Whales of Iceland
Whales of Iceland features life-size replicas of all whale species living around Iceland. The models paired with the ambience and sounds of the whales truly gives you a strong feeling for these huge mammals swimming around the island. Even more ideal if paired with a whale-watching trip.
Reykjavik Art Museum
The Reykjavik Art museum consists of three buildings, each dedicated to one master of the art. Hafnarhusið focuses on contemporary art, by Icelandic as well as international artist, alongside the works of Icelandic pop-artist Erró. Kjarvalsstaðir has 2 temporary exhibitions on display at all times, one focusing on Iceland‘s best-loved painter Kjarval. Finally there‘s Ásmundarsafn, the former home and workshop of sculptor Ásmundur Sveinsson. The museum serves to preserve his work, next to other temporary exhibitions. This is the gateway to Iceland‘s art scene.
Price per person is based on 2 adults sharing and includes:
- Return flights from Dublin with Icelandair
- 10kg hand luggage
- Return airport transfers
- 3 or 4 nights bed & breakfast accommodation in a central 3* hotel
Add your tours and activities around Iceland:
- Hop On Hop Off City Tour
- Golden Circle Tour
- Blue Lagoon
- South Shore Tour
- Evening Northern Lights Bus Tour
- Glacier Hiking Tour
- Whale Watching Tour
- and many more
Please ask us about:
- Travel insurance
- Extra nights
Subject to availability. Terms & conditions apply. Prices subject to quotation.
For more information please call us on 021 427 7094 or 01 696 5135, email info@shandontravel.ie, request a call back using the red button, or submit an enquiry through the form below.