Iceland Circle, Westfjords & Northern Lights - 12 days
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Overview
Highlights
- Aureolis borealis - Search for the dazzling Northern Lights across the Icelandic sky
- Dynjandi Waterfall - Marvel at the Crown Jewel of Westfjords
- Borganes - Take a look at the Grabrok Volcano crater, fishing villages and turf churches in West Iceland
- Flateyri - Explore Flateyri's history, including Gamla bókabúðin and the avalanche protection fences
- Golden Circle - Visit Geysir geothermal fields, Gulfoss Waterfall, Strokkur geyser, Thingvellir National Park UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Vatnajokull National Park - Tour the home to Europe's biggest glacier, Iceland's highest mountain & Europe's most powerful waterfall
- Isafjordur - Stroll around the vibrant town of Isafjordur, known for colourful houses and cultural celebrations
- Reykjavik - See the sights of Iceland's capital on a city tour
- Litliaer - Relax with a coffee and homemade waffles at this charming cafe and museum that overlooks the fjords and sea
- Lake Myvatn - Explore a unique natural lake & natural baths
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Trip includes
- 11 breakfasts
- 11 nights 3-4 star hotels
- Keflavik Airport arrival and departure transfer (FlyBus shuttle)
- Services of an English Speaking Icelandic Guide
- Transportation in heated coaches, with free Wi-Fi
- Guided hike to Grabrok volcano crater
- 6 evenings with northern lights programme
- Entrance into the Ósvör Maritime Museum, Gamla bókabúðin aka “The Old Bookstore”, the Museum of Icelandic Sorcery and Witchcraft, Glaumbær Folk Museum and the Icelandic Lava Show
- Entrance with towel to Myvatn Nature Baths
- Guided tour of Reykjavik and the highlights of the Westfjords, including Grábrók volcanic crater & Dynjandi Waterfall
- Entrance and demonstration to Fridheimar Horse Stables and Geothermal Greenhouse in South Iceland
- Use of snow & ice gripper spikes and a torch for winter departures
- This tour is operated in conjunction with our trusted partner and you will join travellers from different operators, not solely On The Go.The sightseeing group may vary in size from 10 - 30 persons.
Itinerary
Welcome to Iceland! Upon arrival at Keflavik airport, take the Flybus shuttle for a transfer to your accommodation in Reykjavik. If time permits, enjoy free time to explore the capital city of Iceland at your leisure.
Reykjavik - Grabrok - Budardalur - Ísafjordur. Today, our journey begins in the west. Our first stop leads us to Grabrók, a 3,400-year-old volcanic crater offering a 360-degree view of the valley. After a break for lunch in the coastal town of Budardalur, we'll th...
Isafjordur - Dynjandi - Isafjordur Today we'll explore the Dynjandi waterfall, celebrated as one of Iceland's most magnificent. Its tiered structure creates a mesmerizing array of small cascades. Continuing along the coastline and fjords, the journey leads to the ...
Isafjordur- Sudureyri - Flateyri - Isafjordur. The morning unfolds at the Osvor Maritime Museum, where a restored fishing hut invites visitors to step into the past, delving into the 19th-century life of rowboat fishing. Exploring the village of Flateyri, a hidden...
Isafjordur - Holmavík - Fellstrond. Today, we'll head to the picturesque village of Holmavík, to explore the Museum of Icelandic Sorcery and Witchcraft. Here, captivating tales of Iceland's mystical history unfold. Delve into folklore and explore an array of artifacts...
Fellstrond - Glaumbaer - Akureyi. Today, our focus shifts to the iconic Ring Road as we press on with our journey, signaling the start of our island exploration and the beginning of our Guided Iceland tour. Venturing further north, our itinerary leads us to Glaumba...
Akureyri - Godafoss - Lake Myvatn. This morning we explore Akureyri, a charming town of 17,000 inhabitants and enjoy the panoramic view over Eyjafjordur fjord. From April-October optional whale watching tours are available from 09:00. In the afternoon we visit spec...
Lake Myvatn - Namaskard - Egilsstadir. In the morning we hike in a lava labyrinth at Dimmuborgir “the dark castles”, hoping to get a glimpse of the trolls who are said to live there. Afterwards we visit the hot spring area of Námaskard with bubbling mud pools and stea...
Egilsstadir - Vatnajokull - Jokulsarlon - Skatafell. Today we admire the dramatic fjord landscape, twisty roads and tiny fishing villages in the East Fjords. En route we visit an interesting stone and mineral collection. This afternoon we see Vatnajökull - Europe’s b...
Skatafell - Skorgar - Hella. We journey along to the southern part of the glacier Vatnajokull and glimpse Europe’s second-largest national park, which has Iceland’s highest mountains, an alpine environment, and Europe’s largest glacier. In the afternoon, a beautifu...
Hvolsvollur - Golden Circle - Reykjavik. Today we explore Iceland's famed Golden Circle. We begin the day at Fridheimar learning about the special qualities and history of the Icelandic horse and visit a geothermal greenhouse. Later on we visit the Geysir geotherm...
Today our Icelandic experience comes to an end with included FlyBus transfer to Keflavik Airport.
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