Your itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Reykjavik,
Iceland
Welcome to Iceland! Arrive Reykjavik and
enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.
Day 2: Reykjavik
Join your fellow travellers today. Your
tour begins with a fascinating city tour that highlights such
important sites as the 19th-century Parliament House,
Austurvollur Square, the Hofoi House, and Tjornin Lake. Visit the
Arbaer Open-Air Folk Museum*, which comprises buildings and
artifacts from different periods, including an
18th-century turf chapel. Gather this evening for a
welcome reception and dinner. (B, D)
Day 3: Reykjavik - Golden
Circle
Today travel the "Golden Circle" which
encompasses many of Iceland's most renowned natural scenic wonders.
Thingvellir National Park is Iceland's most historic site and one
of its most beautiful places. The oldest existing parliament in the
world first met here in AD 930. The park also features the
geologically significant Mid-Atlantic Ridge, where the American and
European tectonic plates collide. Continue to the amazing hot
springs of Geysir, then marvel at one of the island's greatest
natural wonders, the two-tiered Gullfoss Waterfall. Also visit
Hveragerdi, where steam from the earth heats greenhouses that
provide Iceland with fresh produce. (B)
Day 4: Reykjavik - Skogar -
Vik
Travel across fertile pastures, sand flats,
and glacial rivers en route to Skogar, a small settlement located
next to a magnificent waterfall. Visit Skogar's Folk Museum, which
houses an interesting collection of Icelandic artifacts. Continue
south to the town of Vik, your home for the next two nights. Vik is
a small town set along Iceland's dramatic southern coast, where
black sand beaches, crashing waves, and towering figures of black
rock form an unforgettable sight. Today, learn more about the many
geologic concepts that have created the fascinating landscape of
Iceland. (B, D)
Day 5: Vik - Skaftafell National
Park - Vik
Begin the day at Skaftafell National Park,
a beautiful green oasis located near the highest peak in Iceland.
Later, an unforgettable boat trip amidst graceful, floating
icebergs serves as an introduction to Iceland's dramatic glaciers
and the perfect opportunity to see many species of birds.(B, D)
Day 6: Vik - Reykjavik
Today, on your trip back to Reykjavik,
enjoy a visit to a traditional Icelandic horse farm. Learn how
Iceland's horses are directly descended from those brought by the
Vikings and how Iceland is preserving this heritage. This evening,
attend an in-depth discussion that enhances your understanding of
all that you have witnessed. (B)
Day 7: Reykjavik - Reykjanes
Peninsula - Reykjavik
During a full-day excursion, explore the
scenic landscape of the Reykjanes Peninsula, stopping at
Bessastadir, an ancient Viking site that is now the official
residence of the current president. Continue to Lake Kleifarvatn to
see an amazing display of geothermal activity, including steaming
fumaroles, hot springs, and mud pots. Conclude your day at the
famous Blue Lagoon, a natural geothermal pool in the middle of a
large, dramatic lava field. Enjoy time to relax and/or take a swim
in this pleasantly warm, mineral-rich water. Gather for a farewell
dinner this evening. (B, D)
Day 8: Reykjavik - Depart for
Home
(B)
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