Day 1: Arrival
Welcome to Reykjavik - the picturesque capital of Iceland! Upon arrival, your private driver transfers you to the hotel for check-in.
The rest of the day is free to relax in your cozy room, dine in one of the nearby restaurants or start exploring the amazing city center on your own.
Day 2: Premium Golden Circle Tour
In the morning after breakfast and check out, you meet your driver-guide at the hotel lobby and start your group trip to Selfoss with a Premium Golden Circle tour on the way.
The first highlight of your trip is visiting the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Site - Thingvellir National Park. The national pride of the country, the Thingvellir National Park has a very important historical significance - it is the place where the oldest existing parliament in the world (first assembled in 930 AD) is set. The “Althing” was held here for almost 9 centuries, until 1800. However, it is not the only history that attracts thousands of visitors to this unique land. Being part of a fissure zone running through Iceland, the Thingvellir area is a great lava arena in a rift valley formed between the Eurasian and the North American tectonic plates and serves as a visual representation of continental drift. The area also features the largest natural lake in Iceland - Thingvallavatn, surrounded by lava flows and lush vegetation. You then discover the Geysir area scattered with hot springs, mud pools and geysers, including the famous geyser Strokkur - the world´s most active. The next stop is the picturesque Gullfoss - one of the most beautiful and popular waterfalls in Iceland. Finally, you will see the Fridheimar Tomato farm.
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The first highlight of your trip is visiting the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Site - Thingvellir National Park. The national pride of the country, the Thingvellir National Park has a very important historical significance - it is the place where the oldest existing parliament in the world (first assembled in 930 AD) is set. The “Althing” was held here for almost 9 centuries, until 1800. However, it is not the only history that attracts thousands of visitors to this unique land. Being part of a fissure zone running through Iceland, the Thingvellir area is a great lava arena in a rift valley formed between the Eurasian and the North American tectonic plates and serves as a visual representation of continental drift. The area also features the largest natural lake in Iceland - Thingvallavatn, surrounded by lava flows and lush vegetation. You then discover the Geysir area scattered with hot springs, mud pools and geysers, including the famous geyser Strokkur - the world´s most active. The next stop is the picturesque Gullfoss - one of the most beautiful and popular waterfalls in Iceland. Finally, you will see the Fridheimar Tomato farm.
Day 2: Arrival in Selfoss
Upon arrival in Selfoss, you check in to your hotel. The rest of the evening is free.
Day 3: South Coast Premium Tour
In the morning after breakfast and check out, you meet your driver-guide at the hotel lobby and start your group trip to Vik with a South Coast Premium scenic tour on the way.
The very impressive Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss waterfalls are your first stop. Seljalandsfoss cascades down the mountainside of West Eyjafjoll and is narrow and very high. There is even a path at the bottom of the cliff providing a safe and easy opportunity to walk behind the waterfall. You then see Skogafoss - an impressive 60 m high waterfall located in Skogar. You also get to see the Solheimajökull glacier and Reynisfjara shore and black sand beach. You then proceed to Vik village the charming southernmost village in Iceland famous for breathtaking mountainous vistas, rich vegetation, and birdlife.
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The very impressive Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss waterfalls are your first stop. Seljalandsfoss cascades down the mountainside of West Eyjafjoll and is narrow and very high. There is even a path at the bottom of the cliff providing a safe and easy opportunity to walk behind the waterfall. You then see Skogafoss - an impressive 60 m high waterfall located in Skogar. You also get to see the Solheimajökull glacier and Reynisfjara shore and black sand beach. You then proceed to Vik village the charming southernmost village in Iceland famous for breathtaking mountainous vistas, rich vegetation, and birdlife.
Day 3: Arrival in Vik
Upon arrival in Vik, you check in to your hotel. The rest of the evening is free.
Day 4: South Glacier Premium Tour
In the morning after breakfast and check out, you meet your driver-guide at the hotel lobby and start your group trip to Glacier Lagoon with a South Glacier Premium scenic tour on the way.
Your start with exploring the Myrdals and Skeidarar Sands. Then you proceed to Fjardarargljufur canyon where you can find a marvelous unnamed waterfall. Next, your stop is Skaftafell Nature Park - an oasis of diverse landscapes and features. Here you see Svinafells Jokull and a beautiful hotel Skaftafell.
You continue to Glacier Lagoon and located nearby striking Diamond Beach - a black-sand beach famed for the huge, glistening iceberg fragments that drift ashore.
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Your start with exploring the Myrdals and Skeidarar Sands. Then you proceed to Fjardarargljufur canyon where you can find a marvelous unnamed waterfall. Next, your stop is Skaftafell Nature Park - an oasis of diverse landscapes and features. Here you see Svinafells Jokull and a beautiful hotel Skaftafell.
You continue to Glacier Lagoon and located nearby striking Diamond Beach - a black-sand beach famed for the huge, glistening iceberg fragments that drift ashore.
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Day 4: Arrival in Hnapavellir
Upon arrival in Hnapavellir, you check in to your hotel. The rest of the evening is free.
Day 5: Eastfjords Tour
In the morning after breakfast and check out, you meet your driver-guide at the hotel lobby and start your group trip to Egilsstadir with an Eastfjords tour on the way.
This day is dedicated to a visit to spectacular fjords Djúpivogur, Stoðvarfjorður, Faskrudsfjorður, and Reydarfjorður for some outstanding views and landscapes. There is a chance to spot some reindeer, which only live in this region of the country.
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This day starts with a visit to a Viking Village Film Set near Höfn. After a lunch break in Djúpivogur, your guide drives you along some spectacular fjords, Stoðvarfjorður, Faskrudsfjorður and Reydarfjorður for some outstanding views and landscapes. There is a chance to spot some reindeer, which only live in this region of the country.
Day 5: Arrival in Egilsstadir
Upon arrival in Egilsstadir, you check in to your hotel. The rest of the evening is free.
Day 6: Northern Iceland Tour Myvatn
In the morning after breakfast and check out, you meet your driver-guide at the hotel lobby and start your group trip to Akureyri with a Northern Iceland tour on the way.
At the beginning of this touring day, you visit Modudalur and highland plateau, continuing to Modudalur farm settlement. Then you heading to Dettifoss, Europe’s most powerful waterfall, which is also featured in Game of Thrones. Then you visit the geothermal area in Mývatn and you can optionally take a bath in the Mývatn Nature Baths, the Blue Lagoon of the north (tickets are not included).
There you also explore lake Mývatn with its interesting pseudocraters and Dimmuborgir lava formations, visit the spectacular waterfall Goðafoss.
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At the beginning of this touring day, you visit Möðrudalur farm settlement before heading to Dettifoss, Europe’s most powerful waterfall, which is also featured in Game of Thrones. Then you visit the geothermal area in Mývatn and you can optionally take a bath in the Mývatn Nature Baths, the Blue Lagoon of the north.
There you also explore lake Mývatn with its interesting pseudocraters and Dimmuborgir lava formations, visit the spectacular waterfall Goðafoss.
The tour ends today at Akureyri.
Day 6: Arrival in Akureyri
Upon arrival in Akureyri, you check in to your hotel. The rest of the evening is free.
Day 7: South Premium Tour
In the morning after breakfast and check out, you meet your driver-guide at the hotel lobby and start your group trip back to Reykjavik with a South Premium scenic tour on the way.
On the way you pass Skagafjordur, an agricultural fjord with a rich history. Then you head to Blonduos Town which is located at the mouth of the glacial river Blanda. After stopping at the nice Sadarskali Café, you are taken to admire a broad mountain ridge between valleys - Holtavordu Highland. Then on your way is a fjord in the west of Iceland near the town of Borgarnes - Borgarfjordur. In this district, you see Hraunfossar and Barnafossar - series of beautiful waterfalls formed by rivulets streaming out of the Hallmundarhraun lava field. The last stops before returning to Reykjavik are Reykholt Church and the museum.
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On the way you pass Skagafjordur, an agricultural fjord with a rich history. Then you head to Blonduos Town which is located at the mouth of the glacial river Blanda. After stopping at the nice Sadarskali Café, you are taken to admire a broad mountain ridge between valleys - Holtavordu Highland. Then on your way is a fjord in the west of Iceland near the town of Borgarnes - Borgarfjordur. In this district, you see Hraunfossar and Barnafossar - series of beautiful waterfalls formed by rivulets streaming out of the Hallmundarhraun lava field. The last stops before returning to Reykjavik are Reykholt Church and the museum.
Day 7: Arrival in Reykjavik
Upon arrival in Reykjavik, you check in to your hotel. The rest of the evening is free.
Day 8: Departure
After breakfast and check-out, your private driver transfers you to the airport.
We wish you a safe flight and hope to work on your future trips!
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