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Icebergs, hot springs and volcanoes abound in
Iceland. Join this escorted tour to
discover them and so much more of the
magnificent natural landscape that surrounds
them. A perfect mix of traveling off the
beaten track and visiting the main attractions
of the south that makes this a memorable tour.
Day 1: Arrival
Arrive in Iceland at the Keflavik Airport,
transfer to accommodation in Reykjavik for one
night
Day 2:
Reykjavik - South Shore - Kirkjubæjarklaustur
Begin escorted tour today; drive along the
south shore passing various places of beauty
and interest e.g. Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss
waterfalls and the sand flats of Markafljót
river. On to Dyrhólaey, a nature reserve
offering a spectacular view over Myrdalsjokull
glacier and black sandy beaches. Continue to
Kirkjubæjarklaustur, former site of a 12th
century Catholic convent for overnight stay.
Day 3: Skaftafell National
Park - Glacial Lagoon
Skaftafell National Park is one of Iceland's
most outstanding areas of natural beauty
dominated by the glacier Vatnajökull, Europe's
largest ice cap. Continue to the Jökulsárlón
Glacial Lagoon where huge icebergs, float and
grind together in the still, deep waters of
the lagoon. A breathtaking sight where you
witness the spectacular force of nature.
Overnight in Kirkjubæjarklaustur.
Day 4: Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon - Gullfoss - Geysir
Explore the magnificent Fjaðrárgljúfur canyon
in the morning. Drive to the edge of the
glacier tongue Sólheimajökull. We spend some
time exploring the glacier. Onwards through
the farmlands to the thermal area of the great
Geysir and Strokkur spouting hot springs.
Onwards to Gullfoss, known as the "golden
waterfall". Overnight in Flúðir.
Day 5: Þingvellir National Park- Blue Lagoon -
Reykjavík
Þingvellir National Park, where the ancient
parliament met for centuries on the shores of
Iceland's larges lake, before heading to the
Blue Lagoon for a refreshing dip in the warm,
mineral-rich waters. Return to Reykjavík for
overnight.
Day 6: Departure
Morning at leisure in Reykjavik, afternoon
transfer to the airport for return flight to
North America or onwards to Europe. |
