9 Day Classic Iceland - Wednesday Departure
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Tour Itinerary
DAY 1, Wednesday - Depart for Iceland
Depart for Iceland
DAY 2, Thursday - Arrive in KeflavÃk
Arrive in Iceland, "Land of Ice and Fire" and transfer to your hotel in ReykjavÃk. Most flights arrive in the early morning and your room may not be ready for you. In this case, please leave your luggage with the concierge. The balance of the day is at leisure to explore ReykjavÃk, the world's most northerly capital, surrounded by incredible landscapes and countless natural wonders. ReykjavÃk is a small city and easy to navigate. Your tour begins with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 6 PM. We recommend that you select flights which arrive no later than 4 PM
Overnight: Reykjavik
DAY 3, Friday - Blue Lagoon Tour, Reykjavik City Tour
After breakfast, visit the famous Blue Lagoon, a unique natural pool of mineral-rich geothermal water located in the middle of a lava field. Enjoy a relaxing bath in the pleasantly warm water reputed for its healing properties. Afterward, drive through the capital for a tour of ReykjavÃk. The tour traverses the Old Town center to the Alþingi Parliament, the Dómkirkjan Cathedral, city hall and the harbor. Then, onward to Höfði House, the site of the 1986 Iceland Summit where Reagan and Gorbachev met. Visit to HallgrÃmskirkja church*, one of ReykjavÃk's landmarks, followed by a stop at Perlan, located on the ÖskjuhlÃð hill*Visitors will not be permitted to enter the church if Mass is in session
Overnight: Reykjavik
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4, Saturday - Geothermal Power Plant, Lava Center, South Coast Waterfalls
Depart from ReykjavÃk and head to Hellisheiði for a tour of the Hellisheiði Geothermal power plant, where geothermal energy has been extensively harnessed for the region's vibrant greenhouse industry. Next, journey through the rich farmlands and onward to majestic mountains, where the impressive volcano Hekla can be seen on a clear day. Visit the informative Lava Center with its interactive exhibition about geology and the volcanic systems in Iceland. Free time for lunch on your own. Travel to Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss, two of the numerous awe-inspiring waterfalls set along the coast. Pass by the Sólheimajökull glacier and learn about the impact that global warming has had on Icelandic glaciers. Continue to Dyrhólaey Nature Reserve* where you get a beautiful view of the coastline. Then, head to Kirkjubæjarklaustur for dinner and overnight*Dyrhólaey Nature Reserve is closed during the nesting season (early May to late June)
Overnight: Kirkjubæjarklaustur
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 5, Sunday - Fjallsárlón Glacial Lagoon, Svinafellsjokull Glacier
Today, drive to Fjallsárlón glacial lagoon, located in Vatnajokull National Park. Here, immense floating icebergs create a captivating sight against a backdrop of rugged mountains. Take a boat excursion that brings you face to face with these natural wonders. Drive over the Skeiðarársandur outwash plains to Svinafellsjokull Glacier, known for its bright blue hues. Cap off this exciting day with dinner at your hotel
Overnight: Kirkjubæjarklaustur
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6, Monday - Gullfoss, Geysir, Þingvellir National Park, Hamar
Today, your first stop will be at the delightful Friðheimar Tomato Farm, where you will learn about the process of greenhouse horticulture in Iceland. Enjoy lunch of homemade tomato soup and fresh-baked bread, followed by a horse show. See firsthand the unique characteristics of the famed Icelandic horse. Afterward, visit Gullfoss waterfall where the mighty HvÃtá river appears to simply vanish into the earth, but a closer look reveals gorgeous staggered falls plunging into a crevice over 200 feet deep. From Gullfoss continue to Geysir geothermal area, where the famous Strokkur hot spring spouts every few minutes. Then, proceed to Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Situated on the plate boundaries of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, this is an ideal place to see evidence of the rifting of the Earth's crust. Þingvellir, literally "Parliament Plains", is also the site of the world's oldest existing Parliament, which first met here in 930 AD. In the afternoon drive to your hotel in Hamar for dinner and overnight
Overnight: Hamar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7, Tuesday - Borgarfjörður Valley, Snæfellsnes Peninsula
This morning, visit Bjarnarhöfn Farm which is the region's leading producer of a traditional Icelandic dish known as "hákarl" (cured shark meat). The farm offers a unique history of the locality and you can learn about the Greenland shark, its habits, biology, and much more. Next, embark on an excursion to the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, a Green Globe benchmark region, making it a model for sustainable tourism. Snæfellsnes is a unique area with a variety of fascinating geological features such as lava fields, volcanoes, glaciers, mineral springs, beautifully formed rocks, yellow and black sand beaches, caves and captivating bird colonies. On a clear day, admire views of Snaefellsjökull Glacier atop a beautifully shaped stratovolcano. The glacier and the unspoiled natural wonders surrounding it are the setting of Jules Verne's classic novel Journey to the Center of the Earth. Arrive at your hotel late afternoon, with time to settle in before dinner
Overnight: Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 8, Wednesday - Snæfellsnes, Settlement Center, ReykjavÃk
En route to ReykjavÃk, stop to visit the Settlement Center in Borgarnes which offers a unique opportunity to learn about the mystical Viking era. Learn how Vikings sailed across the Atlantic Ocean in the year 800 AD and how they discovered Iceland. Arrive in Reykjavik in the afternoon and check into your hotel. Tonight, bid farewell to your Tour Manager
Overnight: Reykjavik
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 9, Thursday - Depart Iceland
Transfer to KeflavÃk Airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
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Special Features
†Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates
Not Included:
Gratuities.
Additional Information:
Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers.
Accommodation Details:
Triple rooms & twin with child rooms may be accommodated in a twin & single room depending on availability.
Some departures will be accommodated at the Hotel Klaustur in Kirkjubæjarklaustur instead of Vik.
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