Glaciers and Aurora
Glaciers and Aurora
Glaciers and Aurora
10 Days Starting and ending in Reykjavik, Iceland
Visiting: Reykjavík, Hella, Glacier Lagoon, Möðrudalur, Mývatnsvegur, Hvammstangi, Langaholt, Reykjanesbær
Tour operator:
Tour code:
GAW
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 12
Age range:
21-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Tour Overview
Included is accommodation for nine nights with breakfast and dinners for seven nights. On the road, you will stay at countryside accommodations at farms, which will give you a chance to interact with the locals, taste traditional Icelandic food such as lamb and fish, and see animals like Icelandic horses and dogs. You will travel around Iceland in a small and comfortable mini-van, with maximum 12 people in a group. So your experience will be more personal and intimate, and you will feel like you are exploring Iceland independently. Visit some of Iceland's most beautiful places on this tour like the Golden Circle, Reynisfjara black sand beach, Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, Lake Mývatn and Snæfellsnes Peninsula. You will also be travelling around Iceland in winter, which gives you the chance to see the beautiful but elusive Northern Lights.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival
Location: Reykjavík
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Klettur
Arrival at Keflavik airport. Make your way to your hotel in Reykjavik.
Day 2 : Reykjavik - Hella
Location: Hella
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
The first day of the round tour starts with a short (1 &1/2 hr) city tour around Reykjavik. Among places we will see are the old harbour, the city center and Hallgrimskirkja church. Then we continue to Þingvellir (Parliament Plaines), the location of the old parliament and a geological phenomenon. From there we drive to the Geyser geothermal area for a spouting hot spring and to Gullfoss, the Golden Waterfall, where on a sunny day you can see a rainbow in the spray above the waterfall. From there we proceed to our overnight stay.
Day 3 : Hella - Glacier Lagoon
Location: Glacier Lagoon
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We start the day by visiting the waterfalls of Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss. From there we continue to the beautiful scenery of Iceland's South Shore such as the rocks of Reynisdrangar, black sands and the lava of the Laki eruption in 1782-1783. From there we drive to the Glacier Lagoon (Jokulsarlon) before heading to our overnight stay.
Day 4 : Glacier Lagoon - Ice Cave Tour
Location: Glacier Lagoon
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
In the morning you will take a tour to Vatnajokull Glacier for a blue ice cave. In the afternoon we will visit the oasis at Skaftafell national park close to Vatnajokull, Europe's biggest glacier, and also spend more time in the Glacier Lagoon area
Day 5 : Glacier Lagoon - Modrudalur
Location: Möðrudalur
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Now the tour continues along the beautiful coastal region of the East Fjords, with spectacular landscape, high mountains and deep fjords. Then we drive to the town of Egilsstadir and from Egilsstadir we drive over mountain roads to our overnight stay in Modrudalur valley, the highest inhabited place in the country, at 469 m (1,539 ft) above sea level.
Day 6 : Modrudalur - Myvatn
Location: Mývatnsvegur
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today we drive to the magnificent waterfall Dettifoss, Europe's mightiest waterfall (subject to road conditions). From Dettifoss we drive to the Lake Myvatn area. It is one of the most interesting geological and geographical areas of the northern hemisphere. Among the interesting sights are a geothermal area with boiling and bubbling mud pots, the lava labyrinth Dimmuborgir and the pseudo crater group at Skutustadir. And we will finish the day by relaxing in the warm waters of Myvatn Nature baths.
Day 7 : Myvatn - Hrutafjordur
Location: Hvammstangi
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We start the day by driving to the waterfall Godafoss (The Waterfall of the Gods). From Godafoss we drive to Akureyri where we will first take a short city tour and then enjoy a free time in Akureyri. From Akureyri we drive to the town of Siglufjordur and then around the Trollaskagi Peninsula to our overnight stay.
Day 8 : Hrutafjordur - Snaefellsnes
Location: Langaholt
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today the tour continues around the Snaefellsnes peninsula and its magnificent glacier Snaefellsjokull. Among places that we visit are basaltic pebble beach of Djupalon, framed with strange lava formations, and Arnarstapi, where a short stroll along the coastal cliffs gives us access to the rich birdlife and other wonders of nature.
Day 9 : Snaefellsnes - Reykjavik
Location: Reykjavík
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today we head towards Reykjavik to close our circle. First stop is at the old volcano Grabrok where we take a walk to the top. There we continue to Hraunfossar (Lava waterfalls) and Barnafossar (Children's waterfalls). Then we will visit Deildartunguhver, Europe's water most hot spring. From there the tour goes directly to Reykjavik trough the Whale fjord (Hvalfjordur).
Day 10 : Departure
Location: Reykjanesbær
Meals Included: Breakfast
Make your way to Keflavik airport.
What's Included
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Accommodation
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Entrance Fees
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
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Fully Guided
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Meals – Half Board
What's Not Included
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Country Entry Visas
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Drinks with Meals
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International Travel
Check out our Q&As
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes.
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Air condition is not necessary in Iceland, especially not in the winter
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Moderate.
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
No, there are several shuttle companies that offer airport transfers.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
Yes.
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What should I wear on your tours?
The Icelandic climate is very unpredictable the whole year round thus we recommend to all our guests to bring good sturdy shoes for trekking, a warm wind and rainproof jacket and trousers, gloves or mittens, good head wear and sunglasses.
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes.
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Yes.
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Is daylight a problem during your winter tours?
Luckily, it is not completely dark in winter. Even during the shortest days in the winter there are several hours of daylight every day. We always adjust the itinerary so you get the most of the limited daylight.
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
Yes, in Akureyri.
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What is the maximum group size?
12 people
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Yes.
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Are flights included in this tour?
No.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes.
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Can I get vegetarian meals on tours?
Yes, we can arrange vegetarian food but vegan food might be a bit limited. If you have other dietary needs, please let us know prior to booking so that we can check & discuss with you.
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