Iceland North & South - 6 days
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Overview
Highlights
- Golden Circle - Take in some of Iceland's main attractions, including Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss and the Geysir Geothermal Area
- Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon - Spot colossal icebergs and enjoy either a guided glacier hike (summer) or a visit to an ice cave (winter)
- Wilderness Centre - Experience the wild highlands and authentic Icelandic exhibitions. Optional activities include horse riding and hiking
- Akureyri - Explore Iceland's northern second city your way, with free time to head out and explore
- Dimmuborgir - Lose yourself in the towering black lava formations, which are home to dangerous trolls according to Icelandic legend
- Dalvik - Set sail on a three-hour whale-watching cruise, in search of humpback, minke and maybe even blue whales
- Borgafjordur - Return to Reykjavik via Iceland's beautiful western region, stopping at hot springs and stunning waterfalls along the way
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Trip includes
- 5 breakfasts
- 5 nights 2-3 star accommodation
- Pick up and drop off from a central pick-up location in Reykjavik
- Escorted by an English-speaking driver/guide
- Transportation in a heated minibus with complimentary Wi-Fi
- Glacier hike with services of a certified glacier guide (April - October) OR ice cave tour (October - May) on day 2
- All necessary glacier and safety equipment
- This tour is operated in conjunction with our trusted partner and you will join travellers from different operators, not solely On The Go
- Sightseeing at Thingvellir National Park, Geysir, Gullfoss, Seljalandsfoss, Skogafoss, Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon and the ice cave, Dalvik whale watching and all other sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary
Itinerary
Reykjavik - Kirkjubajarklaustur. Our Icelandic adventure begins as we depart Reykjavik - you will be collected from a designated central pick up point at 08:00. Today we visit the most important sites along Iceland's Golden Circle route. Take in Thingvellir National P...
Kirkjubajarklaustur - Hof. Today, our journey will lead us across the Eldhraun lava field. Eldhraun, translating to 'fire lava', was formed by a mighty flow of fire-red glowing magma. Today's activity will depend on when you are travelling. Winter departures will expl...
Hof - Egilsstadir. Heading away from Iceland's traditional tourist path, we journey along the coastline of the Eastern Fjords to the pretty riverside town of Egilsstadir. On the way, we visit the fishing village of Djupivogur, home to a fine outdoor sculpture, Eggin í...
Egilsstadir - Akureyri. This morning we drive to Studlagil Canyon, one of the world’s most enchanting basalt rock formations before we explore the mystical landscapes around Lake Mývatn, a designated nature reserve with lava fields and volcanic craters. There is the o...
Akureyri - Laugarbakki. Today we hope to get up close to some of the giants of the natural world. Iceland is well known for the diversity of whales and dolphins that inhabit its waters. Our three-hour whale-watching cruise departs from the fishing town of Dalvik, and ...
Laugarbakki - Reykjavik. We make our return journey to Reykjavik today, beginning our day with a short hike up to Grábrók, a volcano crater with fabulous views over the lava field and the whole area on a clear day. There are numerous stops along our route through Borg...
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