Iceland Adventure

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Icelandic folklore maintains there are clans of elves and trolls living in the country’s extraordinary hills, rocky outcrops, and lava fields. Will you meet these “Huldufólk” or “Hidden People” said to dislike churches, daylight, and electricity? Hard to say. But here’s what you will see on this breathtaking tour of Iceland—active volcanoes, roaring waterfall...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Reykjavik : Welcome dinner; orientation; farewell dinner at a local restaurant
    • HellisheiÐarvirkjun: Visit the geothermal heat and electric power station
    • Geysir : Admire the hot springs; taste local specialties and drink a glass of schnapps
    • Gullfoss : Marvel at the waterfall
    • Thingvellir: Walk through the rift valley that marks the separation between the North American and the European tectonic plates
    • Hauganes: Boat cruise, see whales in their natural habitat
    • Akureyri : Orientation, visit the Botanical Garden
    • GoÐafoss: See the “Waterfall of the Gods”
    • Lake mÝvatn: Stop at the Mývatn Nature Baths
    • Dettifoss: Admire the most powerful waterfall in Europe

What's this trip about?

    Icelandic folklore maintains there are clans of elves and trolls living in the country’s extraordinary hills, rocky outcrops, and lava fields. Will you meet these “Huldufólk” or “Hidden People” said to dislike churches, daylight, and electricity? Hard to say. But here’s what you will see on this breathtaking tour of Iceland—active volcanoes, roaring waterfalls, jagged glaciers, floating icebergs, black-sand beaches, and brilliant-blue geothermal springs. Unique, local experiences await in the “Land of Fire and Ice,” including tasting piping hot bread baked by the heat from the hot springs, sipping Geysir schnapps served at freezing point, and standing in awe before the spectacular Lake Jökulsárlón, home to Europe’s largest glacier and the site of some of the most dramatic scenes from the James Bond movie Die Another Day. The gargantuan sights in the land of the elves will surely leave you stirred, not shaken.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age range6 years and up
Flights and transportN/A
Start City REYKJAVIK, ICELAND
End CityREYKJAVIK

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Iceland

Attractions

  • Akureyri
  • Dettifoss
  • Geysir
  • Godafoss
  • Gullfoss
  • Lake Myvatn
  • Skaftafell

Activities

  • Culture

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Travel Map

Day 1: ARRIVE IN REYKJAVIK, ICELAND

Welcome to Reykjavik! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (Dinner)

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Day 2: REYKJAVIK–HELLISHEIÐARVIRKJUN–GEYSIR–GULLFOSS–THINGVELLIR–BORGARNES

Incredible Iceland REYKJAVIK Orientation drive. HELLISHEIÐARVIRKJUN Visit the geothermal heat and electric power station. GEYSIR Stop at the hot springs and [LF] taste local specialties with a glass of Geysir Schnapps. GULLFOSS Take pictures at the Gullfoss waterfall...

Day 3: BORGARNES–HAUGANES–AKUREYRI

Giant Love HAUGANES Take a [LF] whale-watching cruise before continuing to Akureyri. (Breakfast) 217 mi / 350 km

LOCAL FAVORITE WILD & WONDERFUL Take a whale-watching cruise from Hauganes for the chance to spot humpback and minke whales and dolphins surfacing on the glassy waters of Eyjafjordur bay.

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Day 4: AKUREYRI–GOĐAFOSS–LAKE MÝVATN–DETTIFOSS–EGILSSTADIR

Heavenly Sights AKUREYRI Take an orientation walk that includes the botanical gardens. GOĐAFOSS Take pictures of the “Waterfall of the Gods.” Scenic drive to the lovely blue Lake Mývatn. LAKE MÝVATN Stop at lake Mývatn. DETTIFOSS Take photos of the most powerful wate...

Day 5: EGILSSTADIR–HÖFN AREA

Warm Friends on an Icelandic Fjord EGILSSTADIR Scenic drive en route to Höfn. (Breakfast,Dinner) 159 mi / 256 km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT CULTURE & TRADITION Hear about the Lagarfljótwurm, a snake-like animal that is supposed to guard a pot of gold located by Lake L...

Day 6: HÖFN AREA–LAKE JÖKULSÁRLÓN–SKAFTAFELL NATIONAL PARK–VIK AREA

Icy Beauty LAKE JÖKULSÁRLÓN [LF] Take photos of the Vatnajökull Glacier (weather permitting). Scenic drive through Skaftafell National Park en route to Vik. (Breakfast,Dinner) 169 mi / 272 km

LOCAL FAVORITE PICTURE PERFECT Drive through the national park at S...

Day 7: VIK AREA–SELJALANDSFOSS–REYKJAVIK

Earthly Powers VIK AREA Scenic drive with views of the Eyjafjallajökull volcano. SELJALANDSFOSS Take photos of the waterfall. REYKJAVIK Enjoy a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (Breakfast,Dinner) 118 mi / 190 km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT NATURAL WONDERS Eyjafjalla...

Day 8: REYKJAVIK

Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)

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