Escorted Tours
Upon arrival at Keflavik Airport, you will be transferred by a Flybus Shuttle going to your hotel for check-in. You may explore Iceland's Capital City on your own if time allows.
This morning, at 9:00am meet your tour guide and travel West to the town of Borgarnes. Enjoy an easy hike on Grábrók Volcano Crater in the middle of a Greenish Lava Field. Further North, visit Glaumbær, one of Iceland's most beautiful Turf House Farms and Folk Museums. Continue along the scenic Fjord Landscape and over several Mountain Passes until we reach Akureyri, the Capital of North Iceland. The overnight location allows you to walk around the beautiful town of Akureyri. Meals: Breakfast
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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-October, there are optional whale-watching tours available from 09:00am. In the afternoon, we will travel to Goðafoss, the Waterfalls of the Gods. Then explore Lake Mývatn, known as a geological wonderland and for its abundant bird life. See the strange lava formations at Kálfaströnd, the pseudo craters at Skútustaðir and the Tephra Cone Hverfjall. Finally, end the afternoon relaxing in the Geothermal Mývatn Nature Baths with a fantastic view over the whole area. Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, walk in the lava labyrinth at Dimmuborgir 'the Dark Castles' and hope 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 surroundings to East Iceland. From June to August, the tour includes a detour to the powerful Dettifoss Waterfall. Meals: Breakfast
Today, let us admire the dramatic Fjord landscape and its tiny fishing villages at the end of twisty roads in the East Fjords and on the route visit an attractive stone and mineral collection. In the afternoon see Vatnajökull, Europe's biggest glacier visible all over Southeast Iceland. We end the day with a stop at Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon, filled with floating icebergs. Exploring the extraordinary site, you might see seals swimming in the arctic waters. A boat tour between floating icebergs is included in the program from May through October. You can walk on the black sandy beach (The Diamond Beach) where large icebergs get stranded. Meals: Breakfast
This morning, 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 across the sandy desert of the South Coast overlooked by mountainous cliffs, glaciers and waterfalls. Experience the unique Icelandic Lava Show where you get to witness and feel the heat from molten lava. Stroll along the black lava beach of Reynisfjara near Vík. In the small village of Skógar, there is Skógafoss Waterfall, which is 60 metres high and is one of the most impressive waterfalls in the country. We then continue to the high but narrow Seljalandsfoss Waterfall, which plunges over the mountain. An exciting trail goes behind the fall if you are prepared to get wet. Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, explore some classics as we travel the route of the Golden Circle sights. Start the day at Friðheimar, where you learn about the Icelandic horse, its unique 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 5-7 minute intervals. Continue to Gullfoss 'The Golden Falls' a double waterfall that tumbles 32 metres into the Hvítá River and attracts travellers in summer and winter. Travel inland to Þingvellir (Thingvellir) National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. As we return to Reykjavík, we will take you for a short City Tour to show highlights of the world's Northernmost Capital. Meals: Breakfast
This morning, you will be transferred by a Flybus Shuttle to Keflavik Airport for your onward journey. Meals: Breakfast
Tour Prices are per person twin share in Australian Dollars. Conditions apply and group tours are subject to change and availability. Prices are subject to currency fluctuations. (gj)
