Name: Icelandic Adventure - 2023
Brand: Collette
SKU: 14756
Price: 4049 USD
Availability: LimitedAvailability
Rating: 4.8 (116 reviews)

Overview

Highlights

Indulge in Icelandic-inspired cuisine at a local restaurant.
Taste homemade specialties during an Impact Moment visit to Jóhanna’s goat farm.
Taste a piece of lava bread and learn how locals use geothermal energy to cook food.
Go whale watching in Skjálfandi Bay with specialized RIB Zodiac boats.
Ascend the massive Langjökull glacier via mountain truck.
Learn about the 300 years of fishing history during a visit to a maritime museum.
Relax in the mineral rich waters of the iconic Blue Lagoon.
Tour the old section of Reykjavík on foot.
Stand in awe before the misty Húsafell waterfalls and watch the water cascade over lava rocks.

What's this trip about?

Encounter a world of untamed beauty as you discover Iceland’s adventurous landscapes and rich cultural heritage.

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights

Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max

Age range65+, 50 - 64, 36 - 49

Flights and transportN/A

Start CityReykjavik

End CityReykjavik

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Itinerary

Day 1 Overnight Flight

You’re on your way to Iceland, a land forged by fire and ice, where adventurous landscapes give way to a rich cultural heritage. Discover the dramatic contrasts: from ethereal lava fields and thundering waterfalls to charming coastal villages.

Day 2 Reykjavík, Iceland - Tour Begins

Discover culture and history in Reykjavík – Iceland’s capital. Explore the old section on a walking tour featuring the Parliament, harbor, city hall, and the city’s oldest building. Gaze up at the famous glass façade of the Harpa Concert Hall, a true marvel of modern architecture. Tonight, enjoy a traditional Icelandic dinner at a distinctive local restaurant.

Day 3 Reykjavík - Golden Circle - Reykjavík

Travel the Golden Circle to see Iceland's most iconic natural wonders, including the Mid-Atlantic Ridge in Thingvellir National Park where you can walk between two continents. Learn how locals use Iceland’s geothermal energy to cook food and taste “lava bread,” which ...

Day 4 Reykjavík - Lake Mývatn

This morning, fly* to Akureyri and take in the unique volcanic landscape that surrounds Lake Mývatn. You will have a chance to explore the Hverir geothermal area, where bubbling mud pools resemble a Martian terrain. Next, it’s your choice! Dip into the warm water and ...

Day 5 Lake Mývatn - Húsavík - Whale Watching - Lake Mývatn

Venture into the town of Húsavík, where legend claims the Norse first settled in Iceland. Gear up in thermal wear to join expert whale watchers on a cruise on Skjálfandi Bay. Aboard specialized Zodiacs, you’ll get as close as you can to whales in northern Iceland. You...

Day 6 Lake Mývatn - Goðafoss - Akureyri - Laugarbakki

En route to Akureyri, stop at one of Iceland's most historic waterfalls, Goðafoss, where Iceland was converted to Christianity in A.D. 1000. Enjoy time at leisure in Akureyri to explore Iceland’s second largest city. Perhaps you’ll peruse its botanical garden, a publi...

Day 7 Laugarbakki - Snæfellsnes Peninsula - Borgarnes

This morning, journey to the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, with its camera-ready black sand beaches, mountain peaks, volcanic craters, rocky coastlines, and tiny fishing villages. Connect with the local culture during a visit to a maritime museum illustrating fishing techniq...

Day 8 Borgarnes - Húsafell - Langjökull Glacier Experience - Borgarnes

This morning, journey inland to Húsafell and look out at the misty waterfalls cascading over lava rocks. Then, experience an Impact Moment with a visit to Jóhanna’s goat farm. Here, she has helped to bring this unique breed, dating back to the time of Iceland’s settle...

Day 9 Borgarnes - Blue Lagoon - Reykjavík

Visit the Settlement Museum and dive into the origins of Icelandic heritage, including the works of the famous Viking poet Egill Skallagrímsson. Drive to the Reykjanes Peninsula, home to the famous Blue Lagoon. Take a dip in the warm, mineral-rich waters of this iconi...

Day 10 Reykjavík - Tour Ends

Head home having uncovered Iceland’s adventurous side.

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$405

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Group size:

Small Group - 24 max

Trip Excludes:

The land price does not include air travel, airline fees, airport or departure taxes, transfers, visas, customary end-of-trip gratuities for your Tour Manager, driver, local guides, hotel housekeepers, cruise ship waitstaff, and any incidental charges.

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