Natural Wonders of Iceland
Experience a world of natural phenomena: gushing waterfalls, volcanoes and stunning landscapes at every turn. The overwhelming beauty of this country will ensure you will want to return again and again.
Pricing
Classic group tour starting at $6,692* CAD per person, based on double occupancy
9 Days – Reykjavik to Reykjavik
Activity level: Balanced
Make travel matter experience
HELLISHEIÐI: Visit Iceland’s newest geothermal heat and electric power station in Hellisheidi, the second largest of its kind in the world. During this Make Travel Matter experience learn why Hellisheidavirkjun is a world leader in the utilization of geothermal energy. The Power Plant has helped Iceland achieve 70% of the country’s energy consumption through renewable energy sources.
Top rated highlights
GULLFOSS: The spectacular two-tiered waterfall, the Icelandic equivalent of Niagara Falls, drops a total of 32 metres, while spanning the entire width of the Hvítá River.
SCENIC DRIVES: Enjoy the scenery like nowhere else in the world, as you travel along the south and east coasts, through the scenic mountain pass of Almannaskard and the Mödrudal Desert, past Hvammstangi, along the Snæfellsnes Peninsula and into the Snæfellsjökull National Park.
SKOGAFOSS: Admire the majestic beauty of these two impressive waterfalls.
VIK: Enjoy an orientation of Vik, Iceland’s seafront village home to black pebble beaches and offshore rock formations.
SKAFTAFELL: Visit the amazing alpine setting of the National Park and experience the might of Vatnajökull, Europe’s largest glacier.
LAKE JOKULSARLON: See the setting for the James Bond film ‘Die Another Day’.
HOFN: Your Travel Director takes you on a short orientation through this seaside village.
DETTIFOSS: Visit the most powerful waterfall in Europe and see the Godafoss, known as The Waterfall of the Gods.
LAKE MYVATN: Traverse spectacular landscapes of craters, boiling mud pots and geothermal hot springs shooting jets of hot water and steam into the air, at this renowned bird-watching site.
SNAEFELLSJOKULL NATIONAL PARK: Enjoy a fascinating exploration of this magnificent park, home to lava formations, waterfalls and the most famous volcano in Iceland.
THINGVELLIR: The Parliamentary Plains are the most important historic site in the country, as the meeting place of the Althing, the world’s oldest parliament that was founded in A.D. 930.
Day
Day 1
Location(s)
Reykjavic
Meals
Description
Welcome to Iceland. On arrival at Reykjavik’s Keflavik Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel on your complimentary Insight shuttle operated by Gray Line. Join your Travel Director and travel companions for a Welcome Drink served with canapés.
Accommodation: Fosshotel Reykjavík
Day 2
Reykjavic – Vik
Breakfast, Dinner
Head east to visit Iceland’s newest geothermal and electric power station at Hellisheiðavirkjun. Then travel on to the ancient bishopric of Skalholt and see the historic church, set in a remote location amid magnificent natural scenery. Continue to the hot springs at Geysir and the mighty Gullfoss waterfalls, the Icelandic equivalent of Niagara Falls. In the afternoon, visit the majestic south coast waterfalls of Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss before continuing to your hotel in Vik.
Accommodation: Hótel Kría, Vik
Day 3
Vik – Höfn
Breakfast, Dinner
Travel along the southern coast of Iceland, beside the black sand beaches and basalt rock formations.Continue through the National Park at Skaftafell, where you will see the largest glacier in Europe, Vatnajökull.Travel on to the luminous blue icebergs of Lake Jökulsárlón, the highlight of the day. This dramatic setting was featured in two James Bond films. Arrive in the small harbour town of Höfn, an active lobster fishing hub. Your Travel Director takes you on a short orientation. Dine at your hotel’s restaurant tonight and experience what the local produce has to offer.
Accommodation: Hótel Höfn
Day 4
Höfn – Egilsstaðir
Breakfast, Dinner
Explore yet another face of Iceland, as you drive through narrow fjords surrounded by steep cliffs past small fishing villages. Catch a glimpse of Friar island, once the home of Gaelic monks settling down before the arrival of the Vikings. Upon arriving to Egilsstaðir you may wish to visit Iceland’s first and only geothermal floating pools.
Accommodation: Icelandair Hotel Herad, Egilsstadir
Day 5
Egilsstaðir – Akureyri
Breakfast
Journey through the sand desert of Möðrudalur to see Dettifoss, the most powerful waterfall in Europe. Continue on to the beautiful Lake Mývatn. This area offers a wide spectrum of geological formations and the concentrated geothermal activity produces mud pools and spectacular coloured deposits. Continue to Akureyri where you have the evening to relax or explore at your leisure. Perhaps embark on an optional whale watching experience? (available during whale season)
Accommodation: Hotel Kea Akureyri
Day 6
Akureyri – Borganes
Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy an orientation of Akureyri, the capital of northern Iceland, first established as a trading centre in 1602. Travel past mountains, waterfalls and green coastal regions to Hvammstangi. Later, continue on to the southwest coast of Borgarnes.
Accommodation: Icelandair Hotel Hamar, Borganes
Day 7
Borganes
Breakfast, Dinner
Travel along the Snæfellsnes Peninsula to Snæfellsjökull National Park, known as the Jewel of West Iceland and home to the country’s most famous volcano. See the magnificent Snæfellsjökull glacier surrounded by unspoiled natural beauty. En route, admire the impressive landscapes of Búðir, offering a mixture of sandy hills, black lava fields and a yellow beach. Next, take a stroll along the sea cliffs of Arnastapi with it’s unique columnar rock formations while taking in the beautiful scenery.
Accommodation: Icelandair Hotel Hamar, Borganes
Day 8
Borganes – Reykjavik
Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
Journey south to Thingvellir, a remarkable UNESCO World Heritage Site that lies on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates meet.Explore Reykjavik with Insight Choice. Choose between visiting the mineral-rich waters of the Blue Lagoon or alternatively, discover Reykjavik’s top sights on a walking tour with your Local Expert.This evening, delight in a delicious Celebration Dinner at a local restaurant where you round off your journey through one of the world’s most naturally beautiful places.
Accommodation: Fosshotel Reykjavík
Day 9
Reykjavik
Breakfast
Your Icelandic adventure comes to an end, with a transfer to Reykjavík’s Keflavík Airport.
*Hotel rooms are subject to availability and are confirmed by the supplier at time of booking; they may be replaced by other hotel rooms of similar category at the sole discretion of the supplier.
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