Wild Iceland & Whale Watching - 8 days
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Overview
Highlights
- Reykjavik - Enjoy free time at the start and end of your Iceland tour to explore the country's capital
- Golden Circle - Discover the awe-inspiring Geysir geothermal fields, majestic Gullfoss Waterfall, and the historic thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon - Witness colossal icebergs and stroll along the black sands of Diamond Beach
- Grabrok - Hike to the rim of this volcanic crater and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding landscape
- Dalvik - Set sail on a three-hour whale-watching cruise, in search of humpback, minke and maybe even blue whales
- Vatnajokull National Park - Enjoy an included glacier hike from April to October and an ice cave tour from September - March
- Namaskard - Discover a surreal landscape of steaming lunar terrain and vibrant, bubbling mud pots in this geothermal area
- Northern Lights - Gaze skywards as you search for the Northern Lights each evening of your tour (winter departures from September - March)
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Trip includes
- 7 breakfasts
- 7 nights 2-3 star accommodation
- Escorted by an English-speaking driver/guide (you may have multiple different guides during your trip and the group may change on different days and for different activities)
- Pick up and drop off from a central pick-up location in Reykjavik
- Transportation in a heated minibus with complimentary Wi-Fi
- 3-hour whale watching cruise in Dalvik
- Glacier Hike on Vatnajokull Glacier from April to October
- Activities in Wilderness Centre in Egilsstadir
- Crystal Ice Cave tour from October to April
- Sightseeing of the Golden Circle, South Coast, Vatnajokull National Park, Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, Diamond Beach, East Fjords, Highlands, Lake Myvatn, Akureyri, West Iceland, and Reykholt
Itinerary
Today is an arrival day. Landing at Keflavik airport, make your way to our start hotel in the Icelandic capital, Reykjavik. The rest of the day is then free to explore independently. Stroll along Laugavegur and Skolavordustigur, visit the iconic Hallgrimskirkja church...
Reykjavik - Thingvellir National Park - Geysir - Gullfoss - Seljalandsfoss & Skogafoss - Kirkjubajarklaustur. Our first day begins with a pick-up in Reykjavik at 8:00 AM. Please note that picking everyone up may take up to 30 minutes - see the tour Trip Notes and ...
Kirkjubajarklaustur - Skaftafell - Hof. As we make our way to Skaftafell in Vatnajokull National Park, we’ll traverse extraordinary landscapes and surreal scenery. We’ll see the stunning Myrdalsjokull glacier, which hides the notorious Katla volcano, one of the most f...
Hof - Djupivogur - Egilsstadir. Today, we will explore the East Fjords of Iceland. Our journey continues along the coastline, navigating narrow roads around Hvalnes - a magnificent and remote peninsula. Our first stop will be Djupivogur, a traditional small fishing vi...
Egilsstadir - Lake Myvatn - Godafoss - Dimmuborgir - Akureyri. Our journey begins with a visit to Studlagil Canyon, famous for its striking basalt columns flanking a turquoise glacial river. Next, we’ll skirt around Lake Myvatn, pausing to see Godafoss, a pictures...
Akureyri - Dalvik - Trollaskagi Peninsula - Siglufjordur - Laugarbakki. We begin our day with a drive through Akureyri, heading towards the picturesque fishing town of Dalvik. Here we enjoy an included 3-hour whale-watching boat tour across Eyjafjordur Fjord, where yo...
Laugerbakki - Reykjavik. The final day of our journey around Iceland will be dedicated to exploring the delights of West Iceland. Our first stop is Grabrok, a volcanic crater surrounded by lunar-like lava fields. We’ll embark on a short hike with our guide to view the...
Today our tour arrangements come to an end after breakfast. You may wish to book your flight home for today, or stay and explore the city further. The coastal scenery is spellbinding, from places such as Seltjarnarnes and Mosfellsbær (both easily reached by Stræto...
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