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Itinerary for Glaciers, Geysirs and Waterfalls
Please note: All accommodation is in a double room.
Please click here if you want a single bedroom on your trip.
DAY 1 - The South Shore - Puffins in Iceland
Pickup at 8:30 at Hótel Loftleiðir
From Reykjavík we head through the town of Hveragerði and the surrounding fertile farmlands, noting the numerous glacial rivers on the way to Skógar. We then continue to Dyrhólaey*, a nature reserve, ready to explore. Discover the former site of a 12th-century Catholic convent at Kirkjubæjarklaustur. Overnight in Kirkjubæjarklaustur area.
*Please note that Dyrholaey is closed during nesting season in spring, middle May til June 23rd
DAY 2 - Skaftafell National Park – Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon
We depart from Kirkjubæjarklaustur onward to Skaftafell National Park, one of Iceland’s most outstanding areas of natural beauty, dominated by Vatnajökull, Europe’s largest ice caps. Continue to the Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon where huge icebergs float and grind together in the still, deep waters of the lagoon. Overnight in Kirkjubæjarklaustur area.
DAY 3 - Landmannalaugar or Þórsmörk valley
Strike out along the Fjallabaksleið interior track to Landmannalaugar, a magnificent area surrounded by colorful rhyolite mountains, with the option of bathing in a natural warm pool, a great way to rejuvenate the skin and the spirit. Spot the towering Hekla, the iconic Icelandic volcano, after exploring the Þjórsárdalur Valley. Overnight in Flúðir area.
Note: If the route to Landmannalaugar is closed due to road conditions (spring or early summer) the tour goes through lava fields and outwash sands formed by floods from the glacial volcano Katla to Vík, passing two beautiful waterfalls, and on to Þórsmörk valley.
DAY 4 - Gullfoss – Þingvellir National Park – Reykjavík
We depart for the Geysir area to see the famous great Geysir and Strokkur, a hot spring that spouts every few minutes. On to Gullfoss, one of Iceland’s most impressive waterfalls. The next stop is Þingvellir National Park, where the ancient parliament met for centuries on the shores of Iceland’s largest lake, before heading back to Reykjavik.
Drop-off at Hótel Loftleiðir.
OPTIONAL (at extra cost)
* Horse riding tour
* Golfing at Flúðir
* Boat tour on the Glacial Lagoon
* Entrance to the Geocenter at Geysir
Included
4 day guided tour from/to Reykjavík, Accommodation 3 nights w/breakfast and w/facilities in countryside, 3 dinners in the countryside ,1 lunchbox and Entrance to Skógar museum.