Anybody been to Iceland? Is this a good deal??

[Zeze]

From Travelzoo. Looks damn attractive.... Who's been to Reykjavik and how was your experience?

From the Travelzoo Newsdesk:

NEW YORK--SEPTEMBER 13, 2011-- For the 72 next hours,
Icelandair is reducing the cost of its long-weekend packages
to Reykjavik -- including nonstop air from New York City,
hotel stay, meals and tours -- to $589 per person.

This deal, which is about the cost of airfare alone,
includes:

- Nonstop flights to Reykjavik from NYC

- Two nights at the centrally located CenterHotel Klopp

- Breakfast daily

- Three-hour guided cultural tour of the city

- Three-course dinner and "Let's Talk Iceland" show at a
new Viking-themed restaurant

- 48-hour Welcome Card providing free admission to the
Laugardalur Geothermal pool, many museums and galleries,
unlimited travel on city buses and shopping discounts

- Thursday and Friday departures on Nov. 17; Dec. 1, 2, 8,
9; Jan. 6, 12, 13, 19, 26, 27; Feb. 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23

- Extra nights for $45 per person

For full details and to book, click the link below. Book by
Thursday, Sept. 15.
http://www.travelzoo.com/newsflash/84183777-1099055/

How to book: Click the blue Book Now button, then select
three nights (the first night is the overnight flight) and
two travelers for the Sense of Reykjavik package. Taxes of
$88 per person will be displayed in the final price.

Note: Tuesday and Wednesday departures are also available
with this package.

 

[GodlessAstronomer]

I looked at a trip to Iceland a while back and those prices are significantly better than what I was able to find. I never actually went but I'd say it looks like a good deal to me. Don't know what it's like from USA, but flights to Iceland from NZ are very expensive.

 

[ViviTheMage]

2 nights? I'd want 2-3 more for sure!

 

[DougK62]

travelzoo = avoid

 

[Zeze]

travelzoo = avoid

Please elaborate why. Aren't they usually good deals?

 

[DougK62]

Please elaborate why. Aren't they usually good deals?

They appear to be good deals, but they love to add on all sorts of fess when you go to actually buy them. Plus I find their advertising tactics to just be shady in general.

 

[Zeze]

They appear to be good deals, but they love to add on all sorts of fess when you go to actually buy them. Plus I find their advertising tactics to just be shady in general.

I don't see any fees. They mentioned tax is additional (with exact amount) and shuttle service is on your own, which are typical.

What advertising tactics?

So far you sound like who jumped on a blind wagon. Please let me know if I missed anything.

 

[dullard]

I haven't tried travelzoo, so I can't comment there. Winter weekend prices at Kayak look like the flight runs $500 to $600, so there isn't THAT much savings with this deal anyways ($650 to $700 for a single person for flight + hotel). And I'd definately want a few more days in a trip there. But I have always wanted to go to Iceland. If you go, please post photos and tips.

Iceland in winter doesn't sound the best though, average are in the mid to low 30°F range and can go colder.

 

[shortylickens]

I flew on the metrobus. Didnt cost me a dime.