Land of Fire & Ice: Iceland With Your Grandchild

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Take a fantastic quest through the real-life magic of Iceland, where tales of Vikings combine with a wondrous landscape to make this the perfect adventure for you and your grandchild.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • I like to spend much of the day exploring
    • Whether walking through historic neighborhoods at a moderate pace or out and about on a coach, I prefer to keep my days full
    • Stairs don’t bother me, and I love to keep up with the group

What's this trip about?

    Take a fantastic quest through the real-life magic of Iceland, where tales of Vikings combine with a wondrous landscape to make this the perfect adventure for you and your grandchild.

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Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 24 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityBorgarnes
End CityReykjavik

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Culinary & Wine
  • Photography
  • National Parks
  • Yoga, Meditation & Wellness
  • Relaxing Retreats
  • Holy Land

Destinations

Activities

  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Yoga & Meditation

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 10

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 24

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Itinerary

Day 1 In Transit to Program In Flight

Day 2 Arrival and Orientation Borgarnes

Walking from the airport terminal with luggage to the coach to driving 10 minutes to Viking World. Getting on/off motorcoach; driving about 70 miles to the hotel, approximately 1 and a 1/2 hours.

After meeting our group at Viking World, we will depart via motorc...

Day 3 Langjokull Glacier, Husafell Swimming Pool Borgarnes

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 80 miles, approximately 2 hours. Walking up to 2 miles.

Depart for Europe's second largest glacier, Langjokull. We travel by a special modified glacier vehicle to the top of the glacier and walk inside a unique man-made...

Day 4 Nordurá Valley, Games and Horseback Riding Borgarnes

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 40 miles, approximately 1 hour. Walking up to 3 miles; uneven, hilly terrain.

Today we explore the Nordurá Valley, where scenic waterfalls, volcanic craters and lava fields await us. We will also visit the hidden people...

Day 5 Birds and Islands Adventure, Dairy Farm Borgarnes

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 160 miles, approximately 3 hours. Walking up to 2 miles; standing while on boat with opportunities to sit.

Birds and Islands Adventure. We take a 2-hour boat ride among the islands of Breidafjordur and study the multitu...

Day 6 Thingvellir, Gullfoss and Geysir Reykjavik

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 180 miles, approximately 4 and a half hours. Walking up to 3 miles; uneven, hilly terrain.

Excursion to Thingvellir, site of the ancient parliament and now a national park. We continue to see Gullfoss (the Golden Waterf...

Day 7 Nauthólsvík, Whale Watching Reykjavik

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 20 miles, approximately 1 hour. Walking up to 2 miles; standing while on boat with opportunities to sit.

We drive to Reykjavik for a short introduction of the capital by bus. Drive by the Hofdi House, where Reagan and G...

Day 8 Program Concludes, In Transit from Program In Flight

Hotel check-out 12:00 Noon. See your program’s travel details regarding transfers.

Staggered transfers to Keflavík International Airport based on final flight times. This concludes our program. If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on indep...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,349
Price per day$419
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Meals Included
  • Number of Breakfast: 6
  • Number of Lunch: 6
  • Number of Dinner: 5
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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