Volcanoes and Glaciers of Iceland

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Witness the marvels of Mother Nature in its purest form! Discover the natural wonders of Iceland, geologically one of the world‘s youngest and most volcanic islands. This 5-night getaway gives you the perfect opportunity to discover the magic of these wonders, and the magnificent natural landscape that surrounds them. Discover the major attractions of the so...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Eldheimar Museum
    • Amphibian Boat Tour on the Glacial Lagoon
    • Visit to the new Lava Center with volcano film at the cinema

What's this trip about?

    Witness the marvels of Mother Nature in its purest form! Discover the natural wonders of Iceland, geologically one of the world‘s youngest and most volcanic islands. This 5-night getaway gives you the perfect opportunity to discover the magic of these wonders, and the magnificent natural landscape that surrounds them. Discover the major attractions of the south from the infamous Jokulsarlon Glacier to the beautiful Westman islands, all of the glaciers, geysers, and waterfalls in between.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIndependent
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportRound trip airfare and all internal transport included
Start CityReykjavik
End CityIceland

Travel Themes

  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Iceland

Attractions

  • Geysir
  • Gullfoss
  • Reykjavík
  • Skaftafell National Park
  • Thingvellir National park
  • Vatnajökull National Park

Activities

  • Culture
  • Educational/ learning
  • Historic sightseeing
  • Nature

Trip includes

    • Round-trip economy class airfare to Reykjavik (KEF)
    • Round-trip airport transfers via Flybus Airport Shuttle
    • Accommodations in hotels listed, or similar: 1 night in Reykjavik at the Storm Hotel by Keahotels
    • 1 night in the in the Westman Islands at the Vestmannaeyjar Hotel
    • 2 nights in the Vik area at the Icelandair Hotel Vik
    • 1 night in Reykjavik at the Storm Hotel by Keahotels Entrance to the Eldheimar Museum
    • Round-trip ferry fare to Westman Islands
    • Fjallsarlon Iceberg Lagoon Boat Tour
    • Exhibition and cinema at Lava Centre
    • 1 three-course dinner in Vik
    • Daily breakfast

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Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to Reykjavik!

Upon arrival at Keflavik Airport, make your way outside of the arrival hall and look for the coaches marked “Flybus." You have a Flybus Plus ticket, so upon presenting your voucher, you will be redirected to a smaller shuttle that will take you to your hotel.

The remainder of your day is at leisure to enjoy Reykjavik!

Day 2 Reykjavik - Westman Islands

After breakfast, you will depart Reykjavik and drive through the volcanic regions of the south shore. In Hvollsvullur town, you'll visit the LAVA Centre to learn all about the volcanos and earthquakes that created the land around you. 

Next, you'll visit ...

Day 3 Westman Islands - South Shore - Skógar – Vík

Today, you'll take the ferry from Westman Islands to South Shore. You'll see UNESCO site Katla Geopark, visit Skogafoss waterfall, and gaze at Myrdalsjokull Glacier.

Next, you'll go for a glacier hike to discover amazing ice formations. Or, you can see ...

Day 4 Vik - Skaftafell - Jökulsárlón - Vik

Today, you'll be in Vatnajokull National Park, which was named after Europe's largest glacier. You'll cross Eldhraun, the largest mass of lava ever to flow on the face of the Earth, before reaching the small town of Kirkjubaejarklaustur, a former site of a 12th...

Day 5 Vík - Gullfoss - Geysir - Thingvellir - Reykjavík

Today, you'll visit the Golden Circle, one of the most famous and beautiful regions of Iceland. Head to the Geysir hot spring area to see the famous great Geysir, as well as Strokkur, a hot spring that spouts every few minutes.

From there you will travel ...

Day 6 Depart Iceland

After breakfast, per the pre-determined departure time, you will be met by Flybus at your hotel, and transferred to the airport for your flight home.  

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Price per day$431
Last Updated: 7/13/2022

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,Accommodations in hotels listed, or similar: 1 night in Reykjavik at Reykjavik Lights by Keahotels 1 night in the in the Westman Islands at the Vestmannaeyjar Hotel 2 nights in the Vik area at the Icelandair Hotel Vik 1 night in Reykjavik at the Reykjavik Lights by Keahotels
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