6 days Gems of Iceland (2018)
Iceland is a country known for its natural wonders: glaciers, active volcanoes, black-sand beaches, geothermal areas, roaring rivers, majestic waterfalls, and beautiful lakes. On this escorted tour of Iceland, you will start and end in Reykjavik, and you'll witness these natural wonders while enjoying fun and unique experiences.
| Day | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrive in Reykjavik, Iceland (flight not included) | Welcome to Reykjavik! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. Dinner |
| 2 | Reykjavik | An early morning optional excursion is available to the Blue Lagoon. In the afternoon, embark for an unforgettable experience: watch whales in their natural habitat! Departures October 7 to December 9 include an excursion to see the Northern Lights (weather permitting) instead. Breakfast, Dinner |
| 3 | Reykjavik–Thingvellir–Geysir–Gullfoss–Kirkjubæjarklaustur | After a drive through pretty Reykjavik, continue to Thingvellir, a geological paradise. Here, walk through the rift valley that marks the separation between the North American and European tectonic plates. Next, stop at the hot springs at Geysir for a real treat: meet the chef of the Geysir restaurant and walk with him to the geothermal areas. Taste freshly baked bread, which is cooked using the heat from the hot springs, with Icelandic butter, boiled eggs and herring, and a glass of geysir schnapps, served at freezing point. Marvel at the mighty Gullfoss waterfall. Breakfast, Dinner |
| 4 | Kirkjubæjarklaustur. Excursion to Skaftafell National Park & Lake Jökulsárlón | Drive through the national park at Skaftafell and stop at Lake Jökulsárlón, where some of the most spectacular scenes of the James Bond movie Die Another Day were filmed. Watch how the largest glacier in Europe, Vatnajökull, flows into the lake, forming icebergs. An exciting optional boat trip through the icebergs is available before returning to your hotel. Breakfast, Dinner |
| 5 | Kirkjubæjarklaustur–Skogafoss–Seljalandsfoss–Hellisheiðarvirkjun–Reykjavik | Enjoy a spectacular drive along Skogafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls on your way to Hellisheiðarvirkjun, where you will visit the geothermal heat and electric POWER STATION. Return to Reykjavik and tonight, enjoy a special farewell dinner at one of the city’s fine restaurants to celebrate the success of your Icelandic vacation. Breakfast, Dinner |
| 6 | Reykjavik | Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. Breakfast |