ICELANDIC ADVENTURE
TRAVEL STYLE:
SMALL GROUP EXPLORATIONS
9 DAYS • 14 MEALS STARTING AT £3,349 Pricing is per person, land only, double occupancy, and varies by departure date.
HIGHLIGHTS Reykjavík • Golden Circle • Thingvellir National Park • Gullfoss Waterfall • Lake Mývatn • Húsavík • Whale Watching • Akureyri • Ascend Snæfellsjökull Glacier • Blue Lagoon • Exclusive Icelandic Delicacy Tasting
CULTURAL EXPERIENCES • Enter into a hidden world as you descend into the expansive Víðgelmir lava cave. • Go whale watching in Skjálfandi Bay with specialized RIB Zodiac boats. • Ascend the massive Snæfellsjökull glacier via mountain truck.
IT’S YOUR CHOICE! Be sure to choose your option before departure. • Day 3 — Soak in the Lake Mývatn Nature Baths -OR- hike through Dimmuborgir and pass by lava pinnacles. • Day 5 — Enjoy a horseback riding excursion -OR- grab your camera for a photo tour with horses.
CULINARY INCLUSIONS 8 Breakfasts (B) • 6 Dinners (D) • Indulge in Icelandic-inspired cuisine at a local restaurant. • Experience Icelandic delicacies during an exclusive tasting at the Snæfellsjökull glacier. • Taste a piece of lava bread and learn how locals use Iceland’s geothermal energy to cook food.
ACCOMMODATION Days 1-2 Centerhotel Plaza, Centerhotel Midgardur, Centerhotel Laugavegur or Centerhotel Grandi, Reykjavík Days 3-4 Icelandair Hotel, Mývatn Day 5 Laugarbakki Hotel, Laugarbakki Days 6-7 Icelandair Hotel Hamar, Borgarnes Day 8 Centerhotel Plaza, Centerhotel Midgardur, Centerhotel Laugavegur or Centerhotel Grandi, Reykjavík
On some dates alternate hotels may be used. 64
Blue Lagoon
Encounter a world of untamed beauty as you discover Iceland’s adventurous landscapes and rich cultural heritage. Day 1: Reykjavík, Iceland - Tour Begins
You’re on your way to Iceland, a land forged by fire and ice, where adventurous landscapes give way to a rich cultural heritage. Discover the dramatic contrasts; from ethereal lava fields and thundering waterfalls to charming coastal villages. Discover culture and history in Reykjavík – Iceland’s capital. Explore the old section on a walking tour featuring Hallgrímskirkja church, the harbour, city hall, and the city’s oldest building. Gaze up at the famous glass façade of the Harpa Concert Hall, a true marvel of modern architecture. Tonight, enjoy a traditional Icelandic dinner at a distinctive local restaurant. (D) Day 2: Reykjavík - Golden Circle Reykjavík
Travel the Golden Circle to see Iceland’s most incredible natural wonders, including the MidAtlantic Ridge in Thingvellir National Park where you can walk between two continents. Learn how locals use Iceland’s geothermal energy to cook food and visit a bakery to taste “lava bread,” which is submerged into the earth and cooked for 24 hours. Continue along the Golden Circle and take in the beauty of the Gullfoss (Golden Falls) double-
cascade waterfall before visiting the explosive Strokkur fountain geyser. (B) Day 3: Reykjavík - Lake Mývatn
This morning, fly to Akureyri and take in the unique volcanic landscape that surrounds Lake Mývatn. You will have a chance to explore the Hverir geothermal area, where bubbling mud pools resemble a Martian terrain. Next, it’s your choice! Dip into the warm water and steam of the Lake Mývatn Nature Baths, frequented by Icelandic locals -OR- hike through Dimmuborgir and pass by irregular lava formations and mystical caves that inspire your imagination. (B, D) Day 4: Lake Mývatn - Húsavík - Whale Watching - Lake Mývatn
Venture into the town of Húsavík, where legend claims the Norse first settled in Iceland. Gear up in thermal wear to join expert whale watchers on a cruise on Skjálfandi Bay. Aboard specialised Zodiacs, you’ll get as close as you can to whales in northern Iceland. You may see humpback, minke, fin or harbour porpoise, and possibly the orca or giant blue whales that frequent these waters. End
