Icelandic Explorer - 10 days/9 nights (21 destinations)
Description
Summary
Description
Embark on a captivating 10-day journey through the enchanting landscapes of Iceland. This multi-day tour offers an immersive experience into the country's rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning natural wonders. From the colorful capital city of Reykjavík to the awe-inspiring Dettifoss waterfall, the tour encompasses a diverse range of attractions. Discover the fascinating history of World War II at the War and Peace Museum, marvel at the geothermal wonders of Deildartunguhver hot spring, and explore the charming city of Akureyri. The tour also includes visits to the Diamond Circle, the highest working farm in Iceland, and the traditional turf church at Hof. With a blend of guided tours and free time for independent exploration, this tour offers a comprehensive and flexible way to experience the best of Iceland.
Included
9 Breakfasts (B), 4 Lunches (L) and 6 Dinners (D)
Transport to/from destinations included as per itinerary.
Fosshotel Reykjavik
Fosshotel Reykholt
Fosshotel Husavik
Fosshotel Eastfjords
Fosshotel Vatnajokull
Fosshotel Nupar
hotel: 9 night(s);
Tour director
Visit a horse farm where you will see gentle, sure-footed Icelandic horses, and discover their role in history.
Be surrounded by scenic beauty as you float in the geothermal waters of Vök Baths.
Destinations
Reykjavik
Borgarbyggð
Akureyri
HöfnMap
Attractions
Mývatn
Goðafoss
Diamond Beach
Reykjavík Botanic Garden
Hverir
Thingvellir National Park
Gufu waterfall
Seljalandsfoss
Skógafoss
Jökulsárlón
Black Sand Beach Vik
Skútustaðagígar
Þingvallavatn
Great Geysir
Skaftafell
Gullfoss
Hraunfossar
Garður Old Lighthouse
DeildartunguhverDaily Itinerary
Day 1 – Day 1: Reykjavík
- Reykjavik - Arrival day
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Kick off your Icelandic adventure with a guided city tour of Reykjavík, the vibrant capital city. After the tour, enjoy some free time to explore the city at your own pace before reconvening with the group for a welcome drink.
Day 2 – Day 2: Reykjavík - Borgarnes - Reykholt
- Borgarbyggð
- Reykjavik
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- Reykjavík Botanic Garden
- Hraunfossar
- Deildartunguhver
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Venture into the stunning Icelandic countryside, stopping at Hvalfjörður Fjord, a significant location during World War II. Visit Bjarteyjarsandur farm and the War and Peace Museum to delve into the history of the allied occupation of Iceland. After some free time in Borgarnes, continue to Deildartunguhver hot spring, Barnafossar, and Hraunfossar before checking into your hotel in Reykholt.
Day 3 – Day 3: Reykholt - Skagafjörður - Akureyri - Húsavík
- Akureyri
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- Goðafoss
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Drive through the lush Skagafjörður valley, a region farmed by the earliest settlers. Visit the open-air Glaumbær Farm & Museum to learn about the life of early pioneers. Continue to the city of Akureyri and the magnificent Goðafoss waterfall before spending the night in Húsavík.
Day 4 – Day 4: Húsavík - Lake Mývatn - Húsavík
Day 4: Húsavík - Lake Mývatn - Húsavík
- Mývatn
- Hverir
- Skútustaðagígar
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Start your tour of the Diamond Circle by exploring the area around Lake Mývatn, known for its pseudovolcanoes, hot pools, and geothermal power stations. Visit Reykjahlíð church, Hverir sulfur springs, and Dimmuborgir for a short hike. After lunch, explore the pseudocraters of Skútustaðagígar before returning to Húsavík for some free time. You may choose to explore the village, book a cruise, or visit the nearby GeoSea Spa.
Day 5 – Day 5: Húsavík - Fáskrúðsfjörður
Day 5: Húsavík - Fáskrúðsfjörður
- Gufu waterfall
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Continue your journey along the Diamond Circle, visiting the Ásbyrgi Canyon Visitor Center and the awe-inspiring Dettifoss waterfall. Travel through the wilderness to Móðrudalur, the highest working farm in Iceland. After lunch, visit Vök Baths to experience the tradition of bathing in natural geothermal waters. Check into your hotel in Fáskrúðsfjörður, a village once frequented by French fishermen.
Day 6 – Day 6: Fáskrúðsfjörður - Djúpivogur - Höfn
- Höfn
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Visit the quirky Petra’s Stone Museum before heading to Djúpivogur, a coastal village and artists’ haven. Explore the Vestrahorn Viking Village, an abandoned film set located at the foot of a beautiful mountain. Enjoy some free time in Höfn, a small fishing town, before arriving at your hotel for dinner with your group.
Day 7 – Day 7: Höfn - Jökulsárlón - Hof
Day 7: Höfn - Jökulsárlón - Hof
- Diamond Beach
- Jökulsárlón
- Skaftafell
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Travel to the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, dotted with crystal-blue icebergs, and then to nearby Diamond Beach, where you can marvel at glistening natural ice sculptures on the black sands. Enjoy lunch with a view at the Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon. Visit the traditional turf church at Hof and the Skaftafell Wilderness Area to view its wonders: glaciers, waterfalls, a snow-capped volcano, and lava fields.
Day 8 – Day 8: Hof - Reykjavík
- Reykjavik
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- Thingvellir National Park
- Seljalandsfoss
- Skógafoss
- Black Sand Beach Vik
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Discover Reynisfjara’s black sand beach and its rock formations along with the legends of its history. Visit the nearby Skógafoss Waterfall and the beautiful Seljalandsfoss Waterfall. If the weather permits, you can walk the trail that takes you behind the falls. Then, admire the distinctive Icelandic horse in a demonstration at Eldhestar Horse Farm before returning to your hotel in Reykjavík for a farewell dinner with your group.
Day 9 – Day 9: Reykjavík - Golden Circle - Reykjavík
- Reykjavik
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- Þingvallavatn
- Great Geysir
- Gullfoss
- Garður Old Lighthouse
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Explore some of Iceland’s must-sees along the famed Golden Circle. Visit the spectacular Gullfoss Waterfall and Geysir, where the Strokkur geyser erupts every few minutes. Head on to Þingvellir, a national park where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates meet, and where the world’s oldest parliament began. Finish your day with a soak in the geothermal waters of the Blue Lagoon before returning to Reykjavík for an evening of free exploration.
Day 10 – Day 10: Departure
- Reykjavik - Departure day
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Your Icelandic adventure comes to an end after breakfast. We hope you leave with unforgettable memories and a newfound love for this beautiful country.
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