Fire and Ice (Until March 2020)

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Starting in the soulful city of Reykjavik, this trip will have you widening your eyes at the best of Iceland's unique natural beauty. Along the way you'll witness erupting geysers & cascading waterfalls on a guided tour through the Golden Circle, marvel at canyons, volcanoes & glaciers on a drive through Kirkjubaejarklaustur and soak in the Blue Lagoo...

Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

What's this trip about?

    Starting in the soulful city of Reykjavik, this trip will have you widening your eyes at the best of Iceland's unique natural beauty. Along the way you'll witness erupting geysers & cascading waterfalls on a guided tour through the Golden Circle, marvel at canyons, volcanoes & glaciers on a drive through Kirkjubaejarklaustur and soak in the Blue Lagoon, a geothermal mineral wonder surrounded by steam and stars. By the time it's over, you'll be floating home with a full camera reel and a lovestruck look plastered all over your face.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityReykjavik
End CityReykjavik

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

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Activities

  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion

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Day 1: Start Reykjavik

Here in the fanciful lands of Iceland we’ll get acquainted over the endless quirk and colourful buildings of Reykjavik. After checking into your hotel and having time to unwind, you’ll unite with the team for dinner and a pow wow about the fine days that sit ahead of us.

Day 2: Reykjavik to Vik

Getting straight down to the business of going into the Icelandic wild, today you might opt onto the Golden Circle, visiting the country’s most intriguing natural landmarks. From the turquoise water ravines of Þingvellir National Park, to the erupting geothermal geysers of Haukadalur, this day will take your breath away.

Day 3: Vik to Skaftafell

Today we continue along the theme of natural wonders, moving to Skaftafell via the region of Kirkjubaejarklaustur. Here in these hard to pronounce parts we’ll find a peculiar pavement of volcanic rock, the rivers and glaciers of Vatnajökull National Park, and the cany...

Day 4: Skaftafell to Selfoss

Taking in the best of the south shore, today we admire waterfalls and black beaches, and cross our fingers for pony sized horses with teal blue eyes.

Day 5: Selfoss to Reykjavik

Today we have one last piece of the Icelandic landscape to admire before we move back to the big smoke. The bucket list beauty of the Blue Lagoon will warm us, sooth us, and leave us positively lost for words. Don your swimsuit and submerge into the bright azure steaming pools – a waterproof camera case is 100% essential.

Day 6: End Reykjavik

Pack your bags back in pretty Reykjavik and try to stay on the high induced by all the wonders we’ve taken in. We’ll say our farewells as the trip wraps up, leaving us with a deep appreciation for this special country.

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Price per day$299
Last Updated: 0/19/2022

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    Meals Included
    • Delight your tastebuds with delicious, Icelandic fare like ‘kakósúpa’��chocolate soup. Or be brave and try their more unusual dishes like ‘hrútspungar’ - ram’s testicles! Beyond the local eats you’ll wake up to a hearty breakfast each day and enjoy three indulgent double dinners on us.
    Age Requirements
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