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Journeys: Explore Iceland

9 days Iceland

About the trip

At the point where two continental plates brush up against each other lies incredible Iceland, the land of fire and ice. Experience the natural highlights of this staggeringly beautiful country, strolling along striking black sand beaches and hiking to enchanting, rainbow-dappled waterfalls. Watch the Earth in action at some of the island’s volcanoes, gain insights into the life and culture of the Icelandic people, and explore the otherworldly landscapes that have inspired fantasy writers for centuries, from Jules Verne to J.R.R. Tolkein and George R. R. Martin.

Journeys: Explore Iceland

Tour Details

Accommodations

Accommodations

Hotels (6 nts).

Meals

Meals

6 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners
Allow USD310-405 for meals not included.

Transportation

Transportation

Private vehicle, walking.

Staff & Experts

Staff & experts

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.

Itinerary

Day 1

Reykjavik: Arrive at any time.

Day 5

Vik/Golden Circle/Selfoss: This morning, learn about Icelandic cultural heritage at the Sk?gar Folk Museum and visit the awe-inspiring Sk?gafoss waterfall, opting to climb 400-odd steps to the viewing platform for spectacular vistas. Then set out on a tour of the celebrated Golden Circle. Stand in awe before the steaming Geysir, from which the English word ?geyser? derives, and visit the mighty Gullfoss waterfall.

Day 6

Selfoss to Sn?fellsnes Region: Begin the day with a walk in Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, where we?ll see the meeting point of the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. Continue to a traditional Icelandic farm?located in the narrow fjord of Hvalfj?r?ur?to learn about rural Icelandic life and enjoy a farm-to-table lunch. We?ll then make our way to the stunning Sn?fellsnes Peninsula in western Iceland.

Day 7

Sn?fellsnes Region: Spend the day exploring the peninsula, including Sn?fellsj?kull National Park and its mystical glacier-topped volcano, which Jules Verne wrote about in his novel Journey to the Center of the Earth. See B??ir church, a tiny black church perched in the middle of a lava field; the L?ndrangar sea stacks; the iconic peak of Kirkjufell, featured in Game of Thrones; and the black pebble beach at Dj?pal?nssandur.

Day 8

Sn?fellsnes/Reykjavik: Venture to Borgarfj?r?ur, a picturesque fjord that has provided the setting for many of Iceland?s sagas. See the Hraunfossar and Barnafoss waterfalls; and step into Reykholt, the homestead of the 12th-century writer Snorri Sturluson. We?ll also visit Deildartunguhver, Europe's most powerful hot spring, whose water heats most buildings in western Iceland. In the afternoon we'll take some much-needed time to relax at Krauma Spa and Geothermal Baths before continuing on to Reykjav?k for our final evening.

Day 9

Reykjavik: Depart at any time.

$4,793
per person

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