Overview:
Iceland has a very different approach to Christmas than the other Nordic countries. The Icelandic Christmas traditions begin on 11th December when the 13 mischievous Yule Lads (‘jólasveinar’) start coming down their mountain one by one each night leading to Christmas. Although these sons of old trolls Grýla and Leppalúði are not well-mannered, they do bring small gifts to Icelandic children who have placed one of their best shoes on the windowsill before going to bed. Be aware though – you might find a raw potato in your shoe instead if you have been misbehaving!
If you are interested to learn more about the Yule Lads, we can arrange a visit to their home in Dimmuborgir and experience the magical land where these special Lads go about their daily lives.
Iceland is also a wonderful Christmas holiday destination for those wishing to experience sharp contrasts, beautiful landscapes, and magnificent winter scenery. Snowy surroundings combined with Christmas lights and, if you are lucky, the Northern Lights truly create a magical setting for a Christmas holiday in Iceland.
We can help you to create the perfect tailor-made Christmas holiday in Iceland for you and your family this Christmas! Whether you want to have a thrilling experience with ice-caving and glacier hiking or enjoy the world-renown natural phenomena from volcanoes to glaciers and thermal baths, we’ve got you covered! We will be happy to combine your preferred accommodation with activities and experiences to make this an unforgettable journey.
Tour Itinerary:
Package Includes:
- Return flights to Reykjavik
- Airport transfers
- Accommodation at a hotel of your choice
- Variety of activities and sightseeing tours
- 24-hour emergency service
- ATOL protection
- All taxes
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Car Rental
You can rent a car, as long as you have a valid EU or international driver's license. Most cars will have manual transmission.
Transportation
Railway mostly serves domestic routes and is used as an easy and quick way to get from the capital to major cities of the country. There are some international routes, like to Moscow and St. Petersburg, but time spent on the way will be quite long.
Buses are one of the most convenient ways to travel between the Baltic States. Eurolines will get you between Riga, Vilnius and Tallinn. One way tickets will cost £ 15 - £ 20 and approximate travel time is 5 hours between the cities. Ticket reservations in advance are recommended.
Taxis are the quickest and most convenient way of travelling round the city. You'll find them located close to the main hotels. Usually it's quite easy to catch a taxi on the street, however, it's much better and safer to order one by phone. Taxi costs in all of the Baltic countries and Poland are approximately the same and a ride in the centre of the city will cost you approx £ 5 - £ 7. Taxis in Finland and Russia are considerably more expensive. It is always a good idea to get your hotel to book a taxi for you and ask approximately how much the trip will cost before you get in.
We would not recommend you to take public transportation within the city, as it's usually crowded and it may cause you unnecessary anxiety about where to stop.