Glaciers, Geysers & Waterfalls

Icebergs, hot springs and volcanoes abound in Iceland. Join this popular tour to discover them and so much more of the magnificent natural landscape that surrounds them. A perfect mix of exotic highland nature, of off the beaten track and the main attractions of the south make this a memorable tour. This tour can be combined with Northern Enlightenment.

THE TOUR IN BRIEF:
DAY 1: Arrival / Pre night (transfer not included)

DAY 2: South Shore

DAY 3: Skaftafell National Park – Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon

DAY 4: Landmannalaugar or Þórsmörk valley

DAY 5: Gullfoss – Þingvellir National Park – Reykjavík

DAY 6: Departure (transfer not included)

DURATION: 6 days, 5 nights.

Maximum number for each departure is 35 persons.

Please note that this tour also operates during the winter season, with certain variations.

Route

DAY 1: Arrival / Pre night

Overnight stay in Reykjavík (transfer not included).

DAY 2: South Shore

From Reykjavík head through the town of Hveragerði and the surrounding fertile farmlands, noting the numerous glacial rivers on the way to Skógar. Continue to Dyrhólaey*, a nature reserve, ready to explore. Discover the former site of a 12th-century Catholic convent at Kirkjubæjarklaustur.

Overnight in Kirkjubæjarklaustur area.

*Please note that Dyrholaey is closed during nesting season in spring, middle May til June 23rd

DAY 3: Skaftafell National Park – Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon

Depart from Kirkjubæjarklaustur onward 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.

Overnight in Kirkjubæjarklaustur area.

DAY 4: Landmannalaugar or Þórsmörk valley

Strike out along the Fjallabaksleið interior track to Landmannalaugar, a magnificent area surrounded by colourful rhyolite mountains, with the option of bathing in a natural warm pool, a great way to rejuvenate the skin and the spirit. Spot the towering Hekla, the iconic Icelandic volcano, after exploring the Þjórsárdalur Valley.

Overnight in Flúðir area.

Note: If the route to Landmannalaugar is closed due to road conditions (spring or early summer) the tour goes through lava fields and outwash sands formed by floods from the glacial volcano Katla to Vík, passing two beautiful waterfalls, and on to Þórsmörk valley.

DAY 5: Gullfoss – Þingvellir National Park – 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 ÞingvellirNational Park, where the ancient parliament met for centuries on the shores of Iceland’s largest lake, before heading back to Reykjavik.

Overnight stay in Reykjavík

DAY 6: Departure (transfer not included)

DURATION: 6 days, 5 nights.

Maximum number for each departure is 35 persons.

Please note that this tour also operates during the winter season, with certain variations.

Note: We reserve the right to alter routes without prior notice due to road conditions.

Include

INCLUDED:

• 4 day guided tour from/to Reykjavík

• Accommodation 2 nights w/breakfast & facilities in Reykjavík

• Accommodation 3 nights w/breakfast & facilities in countryside

• 3 dinners in the countryside

• 1 lunchbox

• Entrance to Skógar museum

Options

OPTIONAL (at extra cost):

• Horse riding tour

• Golfing at Flúðir

• Boat tour on the Glacial Lagoon

• Entrance to the Geocenter at Geysir

Departs

DEPARTURE DATES 2010 - Sundays:

Pre night	Tour departure	Language
May-09	May-10	English / French
May-23	May 24*	English
Jun-06	Jun-07	English / French
Jun-13	June 14*	English
Jun-27	June 28*	English / Scandinavian
Jul-04	July 5*	English
Jul-11	July 12*	English / French
Jul-18	July 19*	English
Jul-25	July 26*	English / Scandinavian
Aug-01	August 2*	English / French
Aug-08	August 9*	English
Aug-22	Aug-23	English / Scandinavian
Sep-05	Sept 6*	English
Sep-12	Sep-13	English / French
Sep-19	Sep-20	English / Scandinavian

*Guaranteed departures

Map

Transf

PRE TOUR ARRIVAL - transfers to your hotel in Reykjavík:

For transfers to/from Reykjavík from/to Keflavík International Airport (some 50 km.) please refer to FLYBUS – www.flybus.is.

On boarding the Flybus please advise the driver of your hotel and he will bring you to its doorstep.

Your pre night hotel in Reykjavík is: Hotel Loftleiðir,

101 Reykjavík.

The tour departure follows the next morning with p/u from your hotel between 08:00 & 09:00.




	Tel.: +354 - 587 6000. Fax.: +354 - 567 4969. Hesthals 10, IS-110 Reykjavik.