Glaciers, Geysers and Waterfalls

Duration: 6 days, 5 nights

Glaciers, Geysers and Waterfalls is wonderful Iceland tour programme that gives a first time visitor to Iceland a magical introduction to this utterly unique and mesmerizing country.

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Day 1: Arrival

Transfer to hotel for check in Welcome pack on arrival detailing holiday itinerary.

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DAY 2: South Shore

Depart Reykjavík to Hveragerði, a horticultural centre. From there drive across fertile farmlands and across glacial rivers to Skógar. After spectacular scenery you will carry onto Dyrhólaey, a wonderful nature reserve. Continue to Kirkjubæjarklaustur, the former site of a 12th-century Catholic convent for your first overnight stay.

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DAY 3: Skaftafell National Park – Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon

Drive from Kirkjubæjarklaustur to Skaftafell National Park, one of Iceland’s most outstanding areas of natural beauty, dominated by Vatnajökull, Europe’s largest ice cap. Continue to the Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon where huge icebergs, float and grind together in the still, deep waters of the lagoon.

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DAY 4: Landmannalaugar or Þórsmörk valley

The tour follows the Fjallabaksleið interior track to Landmannalaugar, a magnificent area surrounded by colourful rhyolite mountains with the option of bathing in a natural warm pool; an unforgettable experience. Then from Landmannalaugar to Þjórsárdalur valley, overlooked by the celebrated volcano Hekla. Please note: If the road to Landmannalaugar is closed due to road conditions (spring/early summer) the tour goes through lava fields and outwash sands formed by floods from the glacial volcano Katla on to the village Vík, passing two beautiful waterfalls, to Þórsmörk valley.

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DAY 5: Gullfoss – Þingvellir – Reykjavík

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.

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DAY 6: Depart

Final day of your Iceland holiday – morning free sightseeing / last minute shopping Transfer to airport Flight home.

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Double room £1145.00
Single room supp £150.00

INCLUDED

• International Flights
• Airport transfers
• Guided tour from/to Reykjavík
• Accommodation 5 nights w/breakfast and w/facilities
• 3 dinners (2-3 courses)
• 1 lunchbox
• Boat tour on the Glacial Lagoon
• Entrance to Skógar museum
• Entrance to the Geocenter at Geysir
• Return bus transfer to/from Keflavik airport

OPTIONAL

• Day 3 Horse riding tour - £35.00 pp
• Day 3 Golfing at Flúðir 18 holes - £25.00 pp

Maximum number for each departure is 35 passengers.

Note: We reserve the right to alter routes without prior notice should the necessity arise due to road conditions. The highland tracks of Iceland are not expected to be open until the middle of June.

This tour is subject to Availability and Vamos Travel terms & conditions