Details
Iceland Tour
Overview : Reykjavik, Iceland
Start Point: Reykjavik, Iceland
Incl:
Accommodation in a standard property for 5 nights
Breakfast from day 1 to day 6
Transportation through privet transport
Visa assistance: It will be provided (Charges are not included)
Itinerary
Day 1 : From Keflavik Airport to Hotel
Iceland, a Nordic island nation, is defined by its dramatic landscape with volcanoes, geysers, hot springs and lava fields. Massive glaciers are protected in Vatnajokull and Snaefellsjokull national parks. Most of the population lives in the capital, Reykjavik, which runs on geothermal power and is home to the National and Saga museums, tracing Iceland’s Viking history
Day 2 :
Start your adventure around Reykjavik and hop on to our bus at the Harpa Concert Hall & Conference Centre. Appreciate the breeze from the open-air as you’ll approach the Old Harbour, a real cultural hot spot. Full of an explosion of colours, each building has a unique character! You even have the chance to partake in some whale watching! Spot minke and humpback whales, porpoises or even dolphins.
For an exciting taste of history and archaeology, visit Reykjavik City Museum and enjoy a high-tech, interactive multi-media experience, which will delight all the family. Technology meets history here as the museum’s exhibition is centred on the excavation of a Viking longhouse dating from the 10th century.
Hop off at Laekjargata and see some of the oldest houses in Iceland in Laekjargata, a street that fully reflects this city’s culture. One stop not to miss is the Perlan. Hop off and explore the viewing deck, where you can see views for miles through the panoramic telescopes. Visit the Laugardalur Valley, also known as the Hot Spring Valley. Here you’ll be able to swim in the outdoor heated pools, no matter what the weather conditions are like! The zoo is nearby too, a great day trip out for all the family!
During your stay can opt to “Whale Watching Tour”
Embark on an adventure of a lifetime as you set sail on Faxaflói Bay on an unforgettable whale-watching tour. Enjoy a magical journey into Faxaflói Bay with the expert crew and specially trained naturalists. Discover the whales of Reykjavík under the excellent guidance of our marine biologist guides and learn all about the incredible wildlife that calls Iceland their home. The area is also teeming with wildlife, from puffins and gannets to guillemots and more, all of which actively feed on the bountiful fish found in the bay.
Take the time to admire the magnificent landscapes surrounding the bay which add a unique contrast to the vast ocean, where the spectacular views on the horizon are certainly not to be missed.
After boarding, make the most of the outdoor viewing platforms, which boast incredible views over the bay, a heated indoor saloon with large viewing windows, a cafeteria where you can buy light refreshments, toilet facilities, and a cloakroom where you can borrow blanket and overalls for the duration of the tour.
You are most likely to spot common species such as minke whales, humpback whales, white-beaked dolphins, and harbor porpoises during the tour, however, on occasion, you may get the rare glimpse of killer whales, fin whales, sei whales, and long-finned pilot whales!
The whales are most abundant in summer, giving us a great chance to enjoy and understand them in their natural environment. Each year continues to surprise us however with the variety of whales we see in winter, and as our research shows, more and more whales are staying in the area all year round!
Day 3 : THE GOLDEN CIRCLE
discover some of Iceland’s best known historical sites and natural phenomena on this popular excursion to see pingvellir National Park, Gullfoss waterfall and the incredible Geysir.
The day starts by visiting pingvellir National Park, where the Icelandic parliament Alpingi
You will continue to the beautiful waterfall Gullfoss, where you can walk so close to the edge that you might feel the fresh mist of the glacial water on your faces. The lunchbreak is usually at the Gullfoss Café, but sometimes there may be a stop for lunch at the Information Centre located at the geothermal area around Geysir.
You will journey towards the geothermal area around the incredible spouting hot springs of Geysir and Strokkur before returning to Reykjavik.
Day 4 : NORTHERN LIGHTS HUNTING
Horseback Riding Tour in Iceland
OR
1-Hour ATV Quad Tour
OR
Fast As Falcon Superman Ride
Later in the evening by 2000 hrs, begin the hunt of the Northern Lights.
Day 5 :
Post breakfast, day free for leisure or optional activity.
If you wish you can opt for a Volcanic Wonders of Reykjanes Geopark
After being shaken by months of increasingly disruptive earthquakes, including thousands in the past years, Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula is finally experiencing the volcanic eruption that many geologists suspected was on its way. Reykjanes Geopark is located on a peninsula divided between two continents. This unique place is on the drift zone between the North American and the Eurasian continental plates making it a true Volcanic Wonder.
You will start the day by exploring one of the most iconic features of the Icelandic volcanic landscape, the boiling mud pools of Seltun, and the steaming and colourful surrounding landscape. As you travel along the Reykjanes peninsula, you are constantly in the presence of the roaring Atlantic Ocean, endless lava fields, and volcanic craters. It surely is an alien landscape, decorated by windblown palagonite and petrified troll formations.
Next up on your adventure is the youngest volcano in Iceland, Fagradalsfjall Volcano, and its surrounding lava fields. The hike up to the craters takes about 40 minutes, where you will be able to explore the devastating yet beautiful aftermath of this recent volcanic eruption. After the volcano hike, you will stop by the bridge between continents, where you can walk between the continental plates that divide the peninsula. This stop underlines this unique placement directly on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge.On your way back to Reykjavik, we stop by the largest mud pool in Iceland, Gunnuhver where you can feel the ground shake from the enormous power released from the boiling water and steam released.
Alternately, you can also relax with an entrance to the “Blue Lagoon”
The Blue Lagoon is one of Iceland’s most famous tourist attractions and considered by many to be an once-in-a-lifetime experience, as well as an unmissable part of any visit to Iceland. Relax in the warm, milky blue waters of the Blue Lagoon while enjoying the breathtaking landscape surrounding you, all while rejuvenating your skin with silica and an algae mud mask, leaving your skin firmer and feeling softer than ever before.
The Blue Lagoon is surrounded by a mossy lava field, offering incredible scenery, with state of the art facilities, a unique atmosphere and silica masks and water that make your skin extra firm, yet incredibly soft! For these reasons and many more, visitors from all over the world visit the Blue Lagoon daily, and many return here again and again.
The Blue Lagoon Comfort Package:
Includes entrance to the Blue Lagoon, silica mud mask, use of a towel, and a drink of your choice. After having enjoyed all that the Blue Lagoon has to offer, you return to Reykjavik on one of our new and comfortable coaches,
Day 6 : Depart Reykjavik