Name: Iceland Endless Beauty in 6-Day Tour
SKU: 27554
Price: 10 USD
Availability: InStock

Duration: 6 days

Activity Level: Easy

Experience: Adventure, Historical, Nature, Wildlife

Language: English

Permis photo inclus

Visite en transports en commun

Excursion en bateau sur le canal incluse

Billets de train inclus

Convient aux petits enfants

Visite accessible en fauteuil roulant

Billet musée inclus

Collation légère incluse

Déjeuner inclus

Transport inclus

Visite à pied

Overview

Iceland is known as a land of endless beauty and mesmerizing nature. Now you have a great opportunity to see it yourself. Just in 6 days you will visit the most well-known natural attractions, get to see fascinating views that unlikely can be erased from your memory and experience a delight that you hardly ever experienced. Get ready to find solitude with nature and to be immersed by the unique atmosphere that can not be found anywhere else in this world.

What's included

Guided 6-day tour with an English-speaking guide
Accommodation (5 nights) with breakfast
Vatnajökull glacier hiking
Egilsstaðir waterfalls hiking
Whale-watching trip

Food (except for breakfast)

Clothes according to weather conditions required, includin waterproof jacket, pants, gloves and headwear
Comfortable shoes required

Highlights

Akureyri

Located just 100 kilometers away from the Arctic Circle, Akureyri is Iceland’s Northern Capital and the fourth-most-populous town in Iceland. The biggest city outside of the Greater Reykjavik region by population. You will find the populous, bustling city of Akureyri, with its thriving industries from shops, cafes, and museums, at the base of Eyjafjörður Fjord. Akureyri is the little big city in Iceland. It is large enough to offer a rich selection of entertainment, art, and culture, yet small enough to be very personal and close to nature. It‘s easy to be fascinated by Akureyri with it‘s brightly painted wooden houses, cozy bars, and steep streets leading down from the hills into the friendly city center. Even the traffic lights are cute, with stoplights in the shape of red hearts. The area where Akureyri is located was settled in the 9th century but did not receive a municipal charter until 1786. Allied units were based in the town during World War II. Further growth occurred after the war as the Icelandic population increasingly moved to urban areas.

Dalvik

Dalvík is the main village of the Icelandic municipality of Dalvíkurbyggð. Its population is approximately 1,400. The town's name means "valley bay."

Diamond Beach

The Diamond Beach is a strip of black sand belonging to the greater Breiðamerkursandur glacial plain, located by Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon on the South Coast of Iceland. At the Diamond Beach, the icebergs which fill the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon wash up on shore, creating a stark contrast with the volcanic black sand. This beautiful display makes it a favourite location for photographers and nature-lovers. Wildlife-enthusiasts also frequent the site as many seals call the beach home, and it is one of the best places in the country to see orcas from the shore.

Djupivogur

Djúpivogur is a small coastal village located on the Búlandsnes peninsula, nestled by the picturesque fjord of Hamarsfjörður in East Iceland. The town has an approximate population of 400 people. Djúpivogur’s history is deeply interlinked with trading. Records show that Djúpivogur was a trading centre as far back as 1589, meaning over four centuries of commerce in the region. The historic building Langabúð (the oldest warehouse in Djúpivogur), constructed in 1790, has recently been renovated and now serves as the town's cultural centre. Inside is the Heritage Museum, dedicated Djúpivogur’s commercial past.

Egilsstadir

Egilsstadir is a town in east Iceland on the banks of the Lagarfljót river. It was established in 1947 as an effort by the surrounding rural districts recognizing it had become a regional service centre. The town, which is named after Egilsstaðir farm, is near the bridge over Lagarfljót where all the main roads of the region meet, as well as the main routes to the Eastern Region. Egilsstadir has grown to become the largest town of East Iceland and its main service, transportation, and administration centre. The town has an airport, college, and a hospital. The town grew quickly during the economic boom in the region from 2004 to 2008 associated with the building of the Kárahnjúkar Hydropower Plant and Alcoa's aluminium smelting plant in Reyðarfjörður.

Godafoss Waterfall

Godafoss Waterfall is one of the most beautiful sights in Iceland. Located just off the Ring Road, no one should pass this beauty without a visit. Plan a visit to the ‘waterfall of the gods’ on your Ring Road adventure in Iceland! Goðafoss is one of Iceland’s true pearls and one of the biggest waterfalls in Iceland. Its fed by the river Skjálfandafljót which runs in a 7000-year-old lava field from the Trölladyngja volcano. Tröll translates to troll in English so it’s safe to say that the area is nothing if not mystical. It’s understandably been an inspiration to many of Iceland’s best folklore tales.

Höfn

Höfn is a relatively new town in a historical sense. The towns origin can not be traced back to farms or settlements that developed from trading and fishing centuries back. It is more like several other towns and villages around the coastline, a product of modern times. The first houses that were built in Höfn where trading post in the late 19th-century. After the trading post had started to develop, more and more houses were built. Like other places around the coastline, the people of Höfn also started to take advantage of the fishing grounds nearby. So fishing and fish processing also became a permanent base of livelihood. Early on the Co-op Society became an influential contributor to the development of Höfn side by side with entrepreneurs and traders. Although initially based on trading and fishing the town is surrounded by fertile farmlands so service and service related to farming became an important factor in the town's development.

Hvalnes

Hvalnes (Whale Point) is a rocky headland with a lighthouse, offering a convenient viewpoint over the ocean and surrounding mountains, composed of dark gabbro and pale granophyre, which account for the different bands of color. From Hvalnes you can walk down to the beach and a nature reserve, with unusual species such as oyster plant, whose bright blue flowers and grey leathery leaves grow among the pebbles. Large numbers of non-breeding whooper swans sometimes congregate in the lagoons of adjacent Lonsfjordur and Alftafjordur, the next fjord to the north. Iceland hosts an important breeding population of these swans, who migrate to the British Isles for the winter.

Reykholt

Reykholt is a village in the valley of the river Reykjadalsá, called Reykholtsdalur. It is part of Borgarfjörður, Western Region. Reykholt was at one time one of the intellectual centers of the island and had for many years one of the most important schools of the country.

Reykjavik

Reykjavik, on the coast of Iceland, is the country's capital and largest city. It's home to the National and Saga museums, tracing Iceland’s Viking history. The striking concrete Hallgrimskirkja church and rotating Perlan glass dome offer sweeping views of the sea and nearby hills. Exemplifying the island’s volcanic activity is the geothermal Blue Lagoon spa, near the village of Grindavik.

Siglufjordur

Siglufjörður is a small fishing town in a narrow fjord with the same name on the northern coast of Iceland. The population in 2011 was 1,206; the town has been shrinking in size since the 1950s when the town reached its peak of 3,000 inhabitants.

Thingvellir National Park

Þingvellir (Thingvellir) is a historic site and national park in Iceland, east of Reykjavík. It's known for the Alþing (Althing), the site of Iceland's parliament from the 10th to 18th centuries. On the site are the Þingvellir Church and the ruins of old stone shelters. The park sits in a rift valley caused by the separation of 2 tectonic plates, with rocky cliffs and fissures like the huge Almannagjá fault.

Tröllskagi

Tröllaskagi is a peninsula in northern Iceland between the fjords of Eyjafjörður and Skagafjörður. The peninsula is mountainous, with several peaks reaching over 1,000 meters above sea level, the tallest being Kerling (1,538 m). It is the part of Iceland with the highest elevation outside the central highlands. The peninsula is cut by several deep valleys that were carved by glaciers during the glacial periods of the last Ice age and later by the rivers that now flow down those valleys. A few permanent glacial ice caps still exist in central Tröllaskagi, but they are all rather small. Human settlement is only extant in the relatively flat lowlands along the coast and in the valleys, but these lowlands are densely populated by Icelandic standards with important agricultural regions and a few towns and villages that mostly base their livelihood on fisheries. Those settlements are (clockwise around the peninsula beginning in Skagafjörður): Hofsós, Hólar, Siglufjörður, Ólafsfjörður, Dalvík, Árskógssandur, Hauganes, Hjalteyri, Hrafnagil and the largest being Akureyri.

Vatnajökull National Park

Vatnajökull National Park is one of three national parks in Iceland. It encompasses all of Vatnajökull glacier and extensive surrounding areas. These include the national parks previously existing at Skaftafell in the southwest and Jökulsárgljúfur in the north. The unique qualities of Vatnajökull National Park are primarily its great variety of landscape features, created by the combined forces of rivers, glacial ice, and volcanic and geothermal activity. On 5 July 2019, Vatnajökull National Park was inscribed as a World Heritage Site.

Itinerary

Day 1: Iceland South Coast and Golden Circle

Your breathtaking experience will start at 8 am when you will be picked up from your location.

The first stop on your itnerary is Thingvellir National Park where you will get to know interesting facts regarding the geological and historical meaning of this place. After that you will be led to Geyser Hot Spring Area where you will see ‘bubbling show’ of hot springs. The view is really amazing. Next is Gullfoss Waterfall which is not any less impressive, not to mention sunny days when you can see a rainbow.

Then it’s time to leave the Golden Circle route to go to the South Coast. Iceland is known for its waterfalls and now you will see two of them: Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss. Having explored this are of rare natural beauty you will be brought to one of the country hotels next to the Vik village.

What you will see: Thingvellir National Park, Geysir Geothermal Area, waterfalls (Gullfoss, Seljalandsfoss, Skogafoss).

Day 2: From Vik to Hofn

There is nothing better to continue your tour from the views of stunning Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach in the morning. Unlike accustomed tropical beaches, this place can easily surprise you with its ‘severe’ beauty. While driving to the next sight don’t forget to enjoy the landscape and stories by your friendly tour guide. Just some time later you will get to another national park certainly worth-visiting – Vatnajökull. A combination of glaciers and green is rather impressive. You will have a perfect opportunity to see all details while hiking up Vatnajokull.

After that you have a chance to see something that can not be seen every day – floating icebergs at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon. As soon as you see the coastline you will immediately get the idea of its name – Diamond Beach.

Hofn comfortable accommodation will be waiting for you at the end of the day.

What you will see: Reynisfjara, Eldhraun Lava field, Vatnajokull, Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, Diamond Beach, Höfn.

Day 3: From East Fjords to Egilsstadir

As soon as you will start your driving, you will see ‘horny mountains’ which are a part of Hvalnes Nature Reserve. Listen to the history of this unique place.

No advanture in Iceland can be complete without visiting a traditional fishing village. Djúpivogur is known to be one of them. As it’s rather small and not crowded you will be able to enjoy nature and history of the place.

Next it’s time to discover the secret of the third largest lake in Iceland – Lagarfljót Lake. Don’t get scared and don’t forget to capture the views in both your memory and photos. This day one more waterfall hike is waiting for you – Hengifoss. Cascades and multi-coloured rocks look wonderful!

Hospitable and cozy Egilsstaðir will provide you with accommodation for this night.

What you will see: Hvalnes Nature Reserve, Djúpivogur, Lagarfljót, waterfalls (Hengifoss, Litlanesfoss), Egilsstaðir.

Day 4: From Egilsstadir to Akureyri

While starting your way to the North Iceland, you will first get to Möðrudalur farm, located right in the middle of “nowhere” in the wilderness of Iceland. Having some time to rest here you will continue your trip to the famous and powerful Dettifoss. Being the second most powerful waterfall in Europe, it’s really worth efferts to get here. But having enjoyed it, save some admiration for Lake Mývatn which is next on your itinerary, which is considered to be one of Iceland’s most valuable nature reserves. While walking around the lake you will hear about the Black Fortress which is a dramatic lava expanse in the lake area. After that you will have an opportunity to see another ‘bubbling show’ at Námaskarð geothermal area. Enjoy it and try to capture.

After that you will get to another Iceland pearl which is the Goðafoss Waterfall. Listen to the story of its name and the legend of the waterfall.

Akureyri will be your final stop for this day.

What you will see: Möðrudalur, Dettifoss, Mývatn, Námaskarð Geothermal Area, Dimmuborgir, Goðafoss, Akureyri.

Day 5: from Akureyri to Siglufjörður

It’s time to get to know Iceland wildlife! And you will start with the exploration of Dalvík, tiny and cozy fishing village. Get ready to see dolphins and humpbacks during your whale-watching tour. And it’s considered to be a great luck to see puffins which are one of the symbols of Iceland.

After that you will get to travel around the Trölskaggi peninsula to enjoy some seascapes. Siglufjörður is another tiny and cozy fishing village which will be your last stop for the day.

Accommodation is in Laugarbakki where you’ll have some time to rest.

What you will see: Dalvík, Siglufjörður, Tröllskagi Peninsula.

Day 6: Back to Reykjavik

As it’s the final day of your trip, it has to be spectacular. For this reason you will start your day with a visit to Grábrók, volcano crater, after which you will get to Deildartunguhver hot spring. Both areas are breathtaking and beautiful and with no doubt worth to be seen. Next it’s time to get to know what’s so special about Hraunfossar waterfalls and why it’s considered to be a natral phenomenon. Maybe you will solve the mystery on your own as soon as you get to see this miracle. After that you can visit nearly located Barnafoss waterffall.

Afterwards you will drive directly to the town of Reykholt known for Snorri Sturluson, one of the most famous people in Iceland. Get to know a little bit more about his life, his work and his heritage. Also you will get to see Snorralaug, “Snorri’s pool” which is rather attractive but prohibited to bathe being a place of particular historical value.

And then it’s time to start your way back to Reykjavik. On your way back you will still see Hvalfjörður and drive through the tunnel 165 m below sea level.

Your advanture will be completed as soon as you arrive back to Reykjavik.

What you will see: Borgarfjörður, Grábrók, Deildartunguhver, Barnafoss, Hraunfossar, Reykholt, Snorralaug.

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