Iceland: The Land of Fire and Ice

  • Destination: Iceland
  • Duration: 8 days
  • Price: $2350

Overview

Located just below the Arctic Circle and the set of the famous Jules Verne novel “Journey to the Center of the Earth”. Iceland is one of the most unique destinations in the world of adventure travel. From the world’s most northerly capital and traces of Viking history to the mysterious northern lights and some of the most stunning landscapes on Earth.

Highlights

- The stunning Blue Lagoon and the charming secret lagoon
- The Golden Circle Tour: Thingvellir National Park – Geysir Geothermal Area – Gulfoss Waterfall
- The South Coast Tour: Seljalandsfoss Waterfall – Skogafoss Waterfall - Reynisfjara Beach - Fjadrargljufur Canyon
- The Hunt for the Northern Lights
- Jokulsarlon and Diamonds Beach
- Glacier Hiking and Ice Cave exploration on Vatnajokull Glacier
- Super Jeep tour and Hiking in Thorsmork Nature Reserve
- Explore Reykjavik, the world’s most northerly capital

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Itinerary & Trip Details

Day 1: Arrival in Reykjavik
Arrival in Reykjavik

Arrival in Keflavik international airport, pickup and transfer to our hotel in Reykjavik the capital of Iceland.

Accommodation: Standard Hotel

Day 2: The Golden Circle

The Golden Circle

The Golden Circle is one of Iceland’s most popular routes which takes us to the wonders of south Iceland. Our first stop is Thingvellir National Park where Eurasian and America tectonic plates meet in a stunning landscape. Our second stop is Geysir geothermal area and the Geyser Strokkur burst into the air for over 30m. Our next stop is mighty Gullfoss waterfall (the Golden waterfall) which flows down the river Hvita, coming from Langjokull glacier. Our Final stop will be at the secret lagoon, Iceland’s oldest Swimming pool where we can relax at a magical hot spring in the midst of Icelandic wilderness.

Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Meals: B

Day 3: Into the Highlands

Into the Highlands

Today we explore Thorsmork Nature Reserve, a mountain ridge named after the Norse God Thor situated in the south of Iceland where the famous Eyjafjallajokull glacier towers above the valley. We will make our way into the valley using specially designed 4WD vehicles known as super jeeps then we will start our scenic hike within the dramatic landscape of Thorsmork for some of the most breathtaking views in Iceland.

Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Meals: B

Day 4: Land of Thor

Land of Thor

Continue our hike in Thorsmork exploring more of its surreal environment and some of the most breathtaking scenery in Iceland.

Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Meals: B

Day 5: The South Coast

The South Coast

We continue our journey in the south coast of Iceland by driving to the spectacular Seljalandsfoss waterfall, a 60m waterfall where you can hike on a trail to the backside of the waterfall for an amazing view. Our next stop is Skogafoss waterfall, one of the biggest and most beautiful waterfalls in the country. Later on we continue our drive through Iceland’s magical landscape to Reynisfjara, the surreal black sand beach and then stop by the small town of Vik for lunch. In the afternoon we visit the spectacular Fjadrargljufur canyon then continue our drive to Jokulsarlon, a Galcier Lagoon at the edge of Vatnajokull glacier, where icebergs drift into a lake before slowly melting away, then finally finish our tour at Diamonds beach where the floating icebergs rest by the Atlantic Ocean.

Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Meals: B

Day 6: Into the Glacier

Into the Glacier

Today we go for a glacier hiking adventure on the magnificent glacier of Vatnajokull. Crampons and axes will be provided for support and with the instructions of our professional mountain guide we will explore the glacier surrounded by breathtaking landscape. We will also visit a natural glacier cave, led by an ice cave specialist who will help us explore this natural wonderland of blue ice, Afterwards we will drive back to Reykjavik.

Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Meals: B

Day 7: The Blue Lagoon

The Blue Lagoon

A free morning in Reykjavik to explore the world’s most northerly capital. In the afternoon we will make our way to Grindavik’s Blue Lagoon, a geothermal lagoon located in a lava field with a striking blue color, swimming in this lagoon is one of the most unique experiences you can have in Iceland.

Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Meals: B
Optional Activity: Whale Watching tour from Reykjavik Old Harbor

Day 8: Departure

Departure

Transfer to the airport for final departure

Meals: B

Price Includes/Excludes

Price Includes

- Accommodation for 7 nights in standard hotels as specified in the itinerary on Bed & Breakfast basis
- Airport pickups
- All land transfers
- All mentioned tours and activities
- The hunt for northern lights

Price Excludes

- International flights to Reykjavik
- Visa Expenses
- Whale Watching Tour on day 7


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