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Looking for something a bit off the beatean path? Explore the best of what Iceland has to offer with this package.
Day 1 : ARRIVE IN REYKJAV脥K, ICELAND.
Welcome to Iceland! If you arrive early, leave your luggage at the hotel and go out exploring Reykjavik, as check in may not be possible until the afternoon. Use your CosmosGo app for inspiration on what to see and to find your bearings. You will meet your Tour Director in the evening.
Day 2 : REYKJAV脥K鈥揝N脝FELLSNES鈥揂RNARSTAPI鈥揝N脝FELLSNES PENINSULA.
Rich fertile farmland and rugged cliffs greet you on your morning drive along the beautiful coastal road to the Sn忙fellsnes Peninsula. See the SN脝FELLSJ脰KULL VOLCANO, which can be spotted from 搁别测办箩补惫铆办 on clear days, as well as the glacier that covers its summit. More than 4,700 feet (1446 meters) in elevation, the mountain gained notoriety as setting for Jules Verne鈥檚 Journey to the Center of the Earth. Arrive in the small fishing village of Arnarstapi and walk around the harbor area to enjoy the fresh sea air and watch the antics of circling birds. Later, arrive at the dramatic black-pebble Dj煤pal贸nssandur beach, where four lifting stones ranging from 50 to 340 pounds were once used to qualify men for work on fishing boats. Spend the night in the quaint Snaefellsnes area. (B,D) Today鈥檚 Distance: 96 mi/ 155 km
Day 3 : SN脝FELLSNES PENINSULA鈥揈IR脥KSSTA脨IR鈥揂KUREYRI.
Iceland鈥檚 natural beauty unfolds as you drive through green pastures and meandering lava flows that have formed over the centuries. Via the colorful harbor town of Stykkish贸lmur, U.S. Marine landing site in the novel Red Storm Rising, reach the Haukadalur valley, home to some of the country鈥檚 most famous geothermal features. At Eir铆kssta冒ir, immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and scents of ERIK THE RED鈥橲 FARM which is also the birthplace of Leif the Lucky, said to have discovered America. This afternoon, head into Skagafj枚r冒ur, the renowned 鈥淰alley of Horses鈥 and one of Iceland鈥檚 most prosperous agricultural regions. Overnight in Akureyri, the 鈥淐apital of North Iceland.鈥 (B) Today鈥檚 Distance: 241 mi/ 388 km
Day 4 : AKUREYRI. EXCURSION TO GO脨AFOSS & M脻VATN.
First stop this morning is at GO脨AFOSS, the 鈥淲aterfall of the Gods.鈥 Then, follow the shores of M媒vatn Lake for vistas of the splendid volcano, peaceful wetlands, and abundant wildlife. Later, stop at Sk煤tusta冒ir to see the intriguing volcanic pseudo-craters; DIMMUBORGIR, the 鈥淐atacombs of Hell,鈥 with its bubbling mud pools, volcanic caves lava tubes and unusual rock formations; and the Krafla caldera with its ochre-colored glow of subterranean lava. Relax in the mineral-rich waters at the M脻VATN NATURE BATHS before returning to Akureyri for another overnight. (B) Today鈥檚 Distance: 130 mi/ 210 km
Day 5 : AKUREYRI鈥揜EYKHOLT
Today features an introduction to the spectacular geothermal hot springs at DEILDARTUNGUHVER. Here, you鈥檒l find clusters of emerald-green deer ferns growing, a plant that grows nowhere else in the country. Next up is the tiny hamlet of Reykholt, former home of medieval Icelandic poet, historian, and politician Snorri Sturluson. Then, see the fascinating series of waterfalls at Hraunfossar before enjoying a stroll along the riverbanks to the BARNAFOSS waterfall, where the glacial cascade has carved out rock formations. (B,D) Today鈥檚 Distance: 238 mi/ 383 km
Day 6 : REYKHOLT鈥撁濱NGVELLIR鈥揋EYSIR鈥揋ULLFOSS鈥揜EYKJAV脥K.
Some of Iceland鈥檚 most spectacular sights are on the agenda today as you visit 脼INGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK, a rift valley and boundary between the North American and Eurasian continental plates. See geysers as they erupt from the earth鈥檚 geothermal vents, and, later, see the famed GULLFOSS waterfall before heading back to 搁别测办箩补惫铆办. (B) Today鈥檚 Distance: 163 mi/ 263 km
Day 7 : REYKJAV脥K. EXCURSION TO THE SOUTH SHORE.
Explore the South Shore today, and have your cameras ready for the awe-inspiring SELJALANDSFOSS and SK脫GAFOSS waterfalls. Then, visit the tiny settlement of Sk贸gar to admire turf farmhouses, a pioneer-era hydroelectric plant, and examples of many periods of Icelandic architectural history at the SK脫GAR FOLK MUSEUM. On to Vik, the southernmost village in Iceland, to see its black-basalt beach, counted as one of the 10 most beautiful beaches on Earth in Islands Magazine. The cliffs here are home to a large seabird population, including puffins. Finally, marvel at the S贸lheimaj枚kull glacier before enjoying a stop in the village of EYRARBAKKI. (B) Today鈥檚 Distance: 71 mi/ 114 km
Day 8 : REYKJAV脥K | Departure
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
No of pax | Age Limit | Price per pax (Rs) |
---|---|---|
Adult | Above 12 years | INR 217150 / Adult ( With Tax ) |
* Mentioned prices may vary depending upon date of travel, hotel availability, surge pricing and seasonal rush.
Payment Terms & Methods :
* 20% Advance Percentage of total booking amount
Cancellation & Refund Policy :
* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.
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