Discovering Iceland’s glaciers, mountains and geysers, taking a dip in the warm waters of the Blue Lagoon, in the summer searching for whales, in the winter watching the mesmerising Northern Lights and optional superjeep or snowmobile rides across Iceland’s stunning landscape.
Itinerary
[+] Detailed Itinerary
Day 1:
Reykjavik
Arrive in Reykjavik and check in to our guesthouse. This evening we will meet our local guide who will take us into town and show us around on the way to get some food, have a few drinks and get to know your fellow travellers.
Day 2:
Golden Circle
Today we take a tour of Iceland’s ‘Golden Circle’, to some of the country’s incredible natural wonders, including Thingvellir, Geysir and Gullfoss. Thingvellir, meaning ‘Parliament Plains’ was the site of Iceland’s first National Assembly in the year 930. It lies in a rift valley, about 5km wide with Lake Thingvallavatn bordering it on the south side and a mountain range to the north. The river Oxara, which flows past the site of the Parliament, supplied its participants with ample fresh water, and flows over the edge of a 9000 year old lava field, originating in a nearby volcano, into the rift valley. The largest of the ravines bordering the rift valley is called Almannagja Ravine near where the Parliament was held. There are some other very small springs in the area which spout one foot high, but Strokkur, meaning ‘The Butter Churn’, erupts every 3-5 minutes up to 100 feet high and is the main attraction of the area. Gullfoss – the Golden
Waterfall, cascades into a deep gorge with tremendous force. Regarded by many as one of the most beautiful falls in the world, its spray forms colourful rainbows in the afternoon sun.
Included meals: Breakfast
Day 3:
Reykjavik
Today has been left free for you to sample one of a number of different optional tours depending on your interests and the time of year you are travelling. Year-round there’s the chance to jump aboard an amazing superjeep and drive into the wild Thorsmork Valley crossing glacial moraine, fluvial outwash deposits and lava flows as well as, on many occasions, fording fast-flowing rivers. Though you won’t believe a vehicle can do what the drivers make them do, fear not – these guys do this for a living! The valley of Thorsmork itself is widely held to be Iceland’s most beautiful and as we drive in, with the Myrdalsjokull Glacier towering over us and the Eyjafjallajokull and Tindfjallajokull Glaciers ahead and to the right of us, we’d be hard pressed to disagree. Alternatively you can take a super jeep to another glacier in the mountains and join a snowmobiling tour like no other. In the summer months (May –August), you may also like to consider going whale watching in the nutrient-rich waters around Iceland or go on a puffin tour to see these colourful birds close up. Both of these trips depart from Reykjavik harbour. Whatever your interests, we’re sure you’ll find something to whet your appetite in Iceland!
Included meals: Breakfast
Day 4:
Blue Lagoon
Today we will take a trip to the Blue Lagoon to relax and enjoy the tantilising waters, a perfect end to your weekend away. We will return to Rekyjavik driving via the airport for anyone taking a flight this afternoon (arriving at the airport around 2.30pm).
Included meals: Breakfast
