Best of Iceland & Greenland - 15 days
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Overview
Highlights
- Reykjavik - Start and end your adventure in the Icelandic capital, with free time to explore the city
- Grabrok - Hike up to the rim of this volcano crater, with panoramic views over the surrounding area
- Akureyri - Explore Iceland's northern second city your way, with free time to head out and explore
- Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon - See colossal icebergs and walk on the black sand of Diamond beach
- Seljalandsfoss - Walk behind the famous waterfall and visit nearby Skogafoss, which tumbles for more than 60 metres
- Golden Circle - Visit the Geysir geothermal fields, Gulfoss Waterfall, Strokkur geyser and Thingvellir National Park UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Blue Lagoon - Soak in the thermal waters of this geothermal hot spring, one of Iceland's main attractions
- Ilulissat - Spend four nights in this Greenlandic town, with guided sightseeing and the chance to meet with locals over a cup of tea
- Ilulissat Icefjord - Cruise the waters of the fjord to marvel at the giant icebergs and ever changing colours, plus enjoy a drink on the "Greenlandic" rocks
- Disko Bay - Spot minke, blue and humpback whales on a whale-watching cruise and visit the hunter's settlement of Ilimanaq
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Trip includes
- 14 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 2 dinners
- 14 nights in 2-4 star hotels
- Escorted by a local guide in Iceland and escorted by a different local guide in Greenland unless specified in the itinerary
- 2 economy class flights from Keflavik - Ilulissat - Keflavik
- Transportation in heated coaches, some with free Wi-Fi
- Keflavik Airport arrival and departure transfer (FlyBus shuttle) & hotel-airport transfers in Greenland
- Entrance to Glaumbaer Folk Museum
- Entrance to the Myvatn Nature Baths
- Amphibian boat tour on Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon (May-Sept depending on weather conditions)
- Icelandic Lava Show
- Icelandic horse stables & geothermal greenhouse
- Blue Lagoon excursion including entrance and towel (unescorted)
- Excursion to Lava Tunnel (unescorted)
- 1 - 2 hour guided city walk in Ilulissat
- 3 hour sunset cruise on the Ilulissat Icefjord
- 8 hour boat trip to Eqi glacier
- 6 hour boat trip to Hunter’s settlement & whale watching cruise
- 3 hour hike to the old Sermermiut settlement at the Icefiord
- Home visit with the locals in Greenland
- This tour is operated in conjunction with our trusted partner and you will join travellers from different operators, not solely On The Go
Itinerary
You will transfer by included Flybus shuttle bus from Keflavik International Airport to our accommodation in Reykjavik. You will have free time to explore the vibrant city at your own pace. You might like to visit landmarks such as the iconic Hallgrimskirkja Churc...
Reykjavik - Borgarnes - Grabrok - Akureyri. At 09:00, we will meet our tour guide before heading out west along the scenic Hvalfjordur fjord, passing the town of Borgarnes. Then, we will enjoy an easy hike up the Grabrok volcano crater, set amidst a striking greenish ...
Akureyri - Godafoss - Lake Myvatn. In the morning, we will explore the town of Akureyri, also known as the capital of North Iceland, and admire the panoramic view over the Eyjafjordur fjord. In the afternoon, we will travel to Godafoss, the famous "Waterfall of the...
Lake Myvatn - Dimmuborgir - Namaskard - East Fjords - Bakkagerethi. In the morning, we will explore the lava labyrinth at Dimmuborgir, known as "the dark castles," and perhaps catch a glimpse of the trolls that are said to dwell there. In the afternoon, we will vi...
Bakkagerethi - East Fjords - Vatnajokull - Oraefi. Today, we will take in the dramatic fjord landscape and explore the tiny fishing villages tucked away at the end of winding roads in the East Fjords. Along the way, we will visit an interesting collection of stones an...
Oraefi - Jokulsarlon - Vik - Skogafoss - Reynisfjara - Seljalandsfoss - Hella. We will begin the day with a visit to Jokulsarlon, a glacial lagoon filled with floating icebergs, where we can explore the stunning scenery and possibly spot seals swimming in the Arctic w...
Hella - Fridheimar - Geysir -Gullfoss - Thingvellir National Park - Reykjavik. Today, we will explore the iconic Golden Circle route, beginning at Fridheimar, where we will discover the unique qualities and history of the Icelandic horse and visit a geothermal greenh...
Reykjavik - The Blue Lagoon - Reykjavik. Today you will travel through rugged lava fields to the Blue Lagoon (unescorted - without a guide), where you can unwind in the warm, mineral-rich geothermal waters renowned for their healing properties. In the afternoon, y...
Reykjavik - Ilulissat (Greenland). Today you will transfer from our accommodation to Keflavik International Airport for your included 3-hour flight to Ilulissat. Upon arrival, we will transfer you to our hotel. After a welcome meeting with our new guide, we will enjoy...
Ilulissat - Sermermiut - Ilullissat. We will start the day with breakfast at the hotel before taking a bus as far as the road goes. From there, we’ll embark on a guided hike to the old Inuit settlement of Sermermiut, located on the famous Ilulissat Icefjord, which was...
Ilulissat - Ilimanaq - Disko Bay - Ilulissat. Today we sail south along the Ilulissat Icefjord, taking in the towering icebergs and observing local fishermen in their small boats. We visit the Ilimanaq settlement, where hunting and fishing still play a central role in...
Ilulissat - Eqi Glacier- Ilullissat. After breakfast at the hotel, we will depart early for our boat trip to Eqi, the calving glacier. Located 80 km north of Ilulissat, the Eqi Glacier is one of Greenland’s most stunning sights. We will get close to the 5 km wide glac...
Ilullissat - Reykjavik (Iceland). In the morning, you can explore the town of Ilulissat and do some last-minute shopping. We will then fly back to Keflavik, and you will be transferred to our hotel in Reykjavik.
Reykjavik - Raufarhóolshellir Lava Tunnel - Reykjavik. Today's excursion is unescorted, meaning you will not have a guide with you. A driver will collect you and take you out to the magnificent lava tunnel, Raufarholshellir, one of the longest and best-known lava tube...
After breakfast, you will take the Flybus shuttle bus from our accommodation in Reykjavik to Keflavik International Airport for your onward flight.
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