Glaciers, Geysers & Waterfalls
6 days/5 nights
2008 Departure dates:
Jun 15, 22
Jul 20, 27
Aug 3, 10
$1,799 per person, double
$598 single supplement
May 11, 25
Sep 7
$1,530 per person, double
$498 single supplement
Day 1: Reykjavík
Arrive in Reykjavík, Iceland’s beautiful capital. Explore this modren and vibrant city with a wide selection of restaurants and nightclubs. Overnight in Reykjavík.
Day 2: South Shore
From Reykjavík head through the town of Hveragerði and the surrounding fertile farmlands, noting the numerous glacial rivers on the way to Skógar. Continue to Dyrhólaey*, a nature reserve, ready to explore. Discover the former site of a 12th-century Catholic convent at Kirkjubæjarklaustur. Overnight in Kirkjubæjarklaustur area.
*Please note that Dyrholaey is closed during nesting season in spring, middle May til June 23rd
Day 3: Skaftafell National Park – Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon
Depart from Kirkjubæjarklaustur onward to Skaftafell National Park, one of Iceland’s most outstanding areas of natural beauty, dominated by Vatnajökull, Europe’s largest ice cap. Continue to the Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon where huge icebergs float and grind together in the still, deep waters of the lagoon. Overnight in Kirkjubæjarklaustur area.
Day 4: Landmannalaugar or Þórsmörk valley
Strike out along the Fjallabaksleið interior track to Landmannalaugar, a magnificent area surrounded by colourful rhyolite mountains, with the option of bathing in a natural warm pool, a great way to rejuvenate the skin and the spirit. Spot the towering Hekla, the iconic Icelandic volcano, after exploring the Þjórsárdalur Valley. Overnight in Flúðir area.
Note: If the route to Landmannalaugar is closed due to road conditions (spring or early summer) the tour goes through lava fields and outwash sands formed by floods from the glacial volcano Katla to Vík, passing two beautiful waterfalls, and on to Þórsmörk valley.
Day 5: Gullfoss – Þingvellir National Park – Reykjavík
Depart for the Geysir area to see the famous great Geysir and Strokkur, a hot spring that spouts every few minutes. On to Gullfoss, one of Iceland’s most impressive waterfalls. The next stop is Þingvellir National Park, where the ancient parliament met for centuries on the shores of Iceland’s largest lake, before heading back to Reykjavik.
Overnight stay in Reykjavík.
Day 6: Reykjavík
Tour ends after breakfast at the hotel.
Price includes:
- Guided tour from/to Reykjavik
- 6 nights accommodation
- Breakfast daily
- 3 dinners
- 1 lunch box
- Entrance to Skógar museum
- Return bus transfer to/from Keflavik airport
A pre & post night is needed in Reykjavik – ask us for hotel rates.
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