ICELAND
Iceland Package
Duration
07 Nights / 08 Days
Tour Type
International
DAY 1 : Reykjavík
Arrive at the capital city of Iceland, "Reykjavik.”. Reykjavik is by far the largest municipality
in Iceland, as well as the capital city of the country. Reykjavik is the northernmost capital
in the world. It is, despite the fact that it is by far not as large as many other capitals,
thrumming with life. It has a very interesting art scene, as the many famous Icelandic
bands and artists can testify. There are many superb museums and attractions to visit. The
city is colorful and the people welcoming.
Enjoy this colourful city on own.
DAY 2 : Akureyri
At 09:00, meet our tour guide and depart from Icelandair Hotel Natura. Travel west along
the scenic Hvalfjörður fjord and the town of Borgarnes. Easy hike on Grábrók volcano
crater in the middle of a greenish lava field. Further north, stop at the turf church of
Víðimýri and then continue along scenic fjord landscape and over several mountain passes
until we reach Akureyri, the capital of North Iceland. The overnight location at Akureyri
allows you to walk around the town.
DAY 3 : Lake Myvatn
In the morning, explore the town of Akureyri, also called the capital of North Iceland, and
Admire the panoramic view over the Eyjafjörður fjord. From April to October, there are
optional whale-watching tours are available from 09:00–12:00 am; see
https://www.whalewatchingakureyri.is
In the afternoon, travel to Goðafoss, the waterfalls of the gods. Then explore Lake Mývatn,
known as a geological wonderland and for its abundant birdlife. See the strange lava
formations at Kálfaströnd, the pseudo-craters at Skútustaðir, and the tephra cone at Hverfjall.
End the afternoon relaxing in the geothermal Mývatn Nature Baths with a fantastic view
over the whole area.
DAY 4 : East Iceland
In the morning walk in the lava labyrinth at Dimmuborgir “the dark castles”, hoping to get
a glimpse of the trolls who are said to live there. In the afternoon, visit the hot spring area
of Námaskarð with bubbling mud pools and steaming solfataras. Head through the
uninhabited highlands and moon-like surrounding to East Iceland. From June to August
the tour includes a detour to the powerful waterfall Dettifoss.
DAY 5 : Hofn
It’s a day to admire the dramatic fjord landscape and its tiny fishing villages at the end of
twisty roads in the East Fjords and on route, visit an interesting stone and mineral
collection. In the afternoon, see Vatnajökull, Europe’s biggest glacier that is visible all over
Southeast Iceland. There is a possibility of seeing the Northern Lights during the evening
from mid-September to mid-April.
DAY 6 : Hvolsvöllur
Start the day with a stop at Jökulsárlón, a glacial lagoon filled with floating icebergs, and
Explore the extraordinary site where you might see seals swimming in arctic waters. From
From May through September, a boat tour between floating icebergs is included in the program.
Just across the street, you can walk on the so-called Diamond Beach, where large icebergs
get stranded. Travel along the southern part of the glacier Vatnajökull and get a glimpse at
Europe’s second-largest national park, which has Iceland’s highest mountains, an alpine
environment, and Europe’s largest glacier.
In the afternoon, a beautiful drive with many natural wonders awaits us as we head across
the Eldhraun lava field crosses the sandy desert of the south coast, overlooked by
mountainous cliffs, glaciers, and waterfalls. Stroll along the black lava beach of Reynisfjara
near Vík. In the small village of Skógar, there is Skógafoss waterfall, which is 60 meters
high and is one of the most impressive waterfalls in the country. Iceland’s past comes alive
at one of Iceland’s finest museums, the Skógar folk museum with its turf houses
assemblage of traditions and territorial relics on display. Continue to the high but narrow
Seljalandsfoss waterfall, which plunges over the mountain. There is an interesting trail that
goes behind the fall—if you are prepared to get wet! There is a possibility of seeing the
Northern Lights during the evening from mid-September to mid-April.
DAY 7 : Hvolsvöllur
Explore classics today as we travel the route of the Golden Circle sights. Start the day at
Friðheimar, where you learn about the Icelandic horse, its special qualities and history and
visit a geothermal greenhouse. Later on, see steam from the Geysir geothermal fields as we
arrive. There is a variety of hot springs and bubbling pools. The original geyser is now
dormant but has been replaced by Strokkur “the Churn” which erupts at 5-10 minute
intervals. Continue to Gullfoss, “the golden falls“, which is a double waterfall that tumbles
32 meters into the Hvítá river and attracts travellers in summer and winter. Travel inland
to Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. As we return to Reykjavík, we
take you for a short city tour to show highlights of the world’s northernmost capital.
Northern Lights: From mid-September to mid-April optional Northern Lights evening
tours can be booked at the lobby of your hotel, should weather conditions be favourable.
DAY 8 : Reykjavík
Transfer by Flybus shuttle from your accommodation in Reykjavik to Keflavik airport.