This welcoming Icelandic adventure introduces you to a land that has mountainous glaciers, majestic waterfalls, and active volcanoes. This experience explores the capital city of Reykjavik, with whale watching cruises, includes a visit to the Waterfall of the Gods and the blue Lake Mývatn, surrounded by volcanic craters and geothermal activity. If you come at the right time of year, you may witness the Aurora Borealis in all its glory.
8 Days • fr. $4,699
Welcome to Reykjavik! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Dinner
GRAND HOTEL REYKJAVIK
After an orientation drive of cosmopolitan Reykjavik, enjoy an interesting visit to the geothermal heat and electric power station in Hellisheiðarvirkjun.
Next, see the hot springs at the Geysir geothermal area and look forward to meeting the chef of the Geysir restaurant. Taste freshly baked bread, which is cooked using the heat from the hot springs, with Icelandic butter, boiled eggs and herring, and a glass of Geysir schnapps, served at freezing point.
Then, marvel at the mighty Gullfoss waterfall and stop in Thingvellir, a geological paradise. Here, you will walk through the rift valley that marks the separation between the North American and European tectonic plates.
Overnight at the Icelandair Hotel Hamar in Borgarnes.
Breakfast, Dinner
ICELANDAIR HOTEL HAMAR
A real treat! At Hauganes, embark for an unforgettable experience: Globus Local Favorite watch whales in their natural habitat!
Continue to Akureyri for your overnight stay.
Breakfast, Dinner
HOTEL KEA
During your orientation of the capital of northern Iceland, hear about the city’s history after it was established as a trading center in 1602. Visit the botanical Garden, featuring specimens of almost all native Icelandic plants.
Then, admire Goðafoss, known as the “Waterfall of the Gods”. Enjoy a scenic drive to the lovely blue Lake Mývatn, teeming with bird life in one of Iceland’s prettiest areas, and stop at the Mývatn Nature Baths, a set of geothermally heated pools and steam baths.
Before arriving in Borgarfjörður Eystri, take pictures of the most powerful waterfall in Europe, Dettifoss (road conditions permitting). You may even see puffins, known as the “clown of the sea” (end of April to mid-August).
Breakfast, Dinner
ALFHEIMAR COUNTRY HOTEL
In the morning, enjoy a “Meet the Locals” walking tour and hear about life in the rural Icelandic countryside over the centuries.
Follow the eastern coast, where the first Irish missionaries settled some 200 years ago, and arrive in Höfn.
Breakfast, Dinner
HOTEL HOFN
Prepare for the highlight of the day: stop at Lake Jökulsárlón, where some of the most spectacular scenes of the James Bond movie Die Another Day were filmed. Watch how the largest glacier in Europe, Vatnajökull, flows into the lake, forming icebergs. An exciting optional boat trip is available through the icebergs (mid-May to September, weather permitting).
Drive through the national park at Skaftafell and arrive at your overnight hotel.
Overnight at the Katla Hotel in teh Vik area.
Breakfast, Dinner
KATLA HOTEL
Along the South shore enjoy views of the Eyjafjallajökull volcano, well known for the eruption that generated the massive ash cloud in 2010, then stop at spectacular Seljalandsfoss waterfall before returning to Reykjavik.
This afternoon, join an optional excursion to the Blue Lagoon. Tonight, a farewell dinner awaits at one of Reykjavik’s fine restaurants to celebrate your Icelandic Adventure.
Breakfast, Dinner
GRAND HOTEL REYKJAVIK
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Breakfast
All rates listed are per person based on double occupancy and are subject to change without notice. Your land package pricing will be confirmed and guaranteed once your deposit is received and applied to the booking, except where price increases may result from increases in government taxes or fees. Room configurations are subject to availability. Guests added to your party after the booking are priced at the prevailing rate at the time they are added.