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ICELAND

THE NORTHERN ISLAND

Visit Iceland… An island lost in the middle of the northern Atlantic Ocean, full of glaciers and active volcanoes, rivers of lava and geysers. A country that in the winter has darkness that goes for months and in the summer has infinite days. A country full of extremes, with unbelievable landscapes, thousands of waterfalls, each larger than the other. Millions of liters flow from what they say is the purest and most delicious water in the world. Iceland was a country that caught my attention by its inhospitable and silent nature. Here you can breathe tranquility and at every turn in the road there is a new surprise, a new place, a new feeling of smallness in a such a beautiful and imposing planet. In this tour we will take you to cross the country in search of adventure. To see volcanoes, to climb glaciers, to bathe in the hot springs, to see icebergs, to photograph whales, and swim in the crystalline waters that separate the tectonic plates of Europe and America … Do you want to join us exploring the magic of Iceland?

DAY 1

REYKJAVIK

Welcome to Iceland! Put on your beanie and gloves and catch our transfer to the city and capital of the country, Reykjavik. The trip takes approximately one hour. It’s time to enjoy the different and inhospitable landscape of Iceland. Check-in at the hotel and free time to visit the city.
Accommodation: Hotel 3 ***

DAY 2

REYKJAVIK- STYKKISHÓMUR

Today we start the day early and set off towards the beautiful Snæfellsnes peninsula, known for its incredible scenery and colorful birds. Hopefully we also get to see some seals that live here. We continue on to the village of Arnarstapi, where we will take a stroll along its beautiful coast. Leaving Djúpalónssandur beach, we pass through impressive landscapes on the way to the north side of the Snæfellsnes peninsula. The charming city of Grundarfjörður is our next stop. It’s surrounded by beautiful waterfalls, cliffs and beaches. The city is also home to the mountain of many photographers’ dreams, Kirkjufell, rising 463 meters above the sea.
Accommodation: Hotel 4 ****

DAY 3

STYKKISHÓMUR – AKUREYRI

Today we have a long journey… After 1:50h we stop for a refreshing walk around the volcanic crater of Grábrók. This crater was formed in an eruption approximately three thousand years ago. There are two other craters formed in the same eruption. They become visible when we ascend Grábrók along with the 7km2 lava field that emerged during the same volcanic event. It’s a short and easy but incredibly scenic hike and the perfect way to start our second day of adventure. We continue on our way to Akureyri where we spend the night.
Accommodation: Hotel 3 ***

DAY 4

AKUREYRI – MYVATN

We start the day with a trip to the impressive and historic waterfall of Goðafoss, the waterfall of the gods. The water falls from a height of 12 meters over a width of 30 meters creating a unique shape of a semicircle, making it absolutely picturesque.

After a short trip, we will reach the Lake Mývatn region. Covering an area of ​​36.5 km2, Mývatn is the fourth largest lake in Iceland. Countless tiny islands punctuate its surface, surrounded by an exciting volcanic landscape. Also home to an incredibly vibrant variety of flora and fauna. This area is one of Iceland’s most valuable protected nature reserves.

We will continue to discover more about the region’s volcanic history, including Iceland’s most incredible geothermal fields, the Námaskarð. The area is part of the Krafla volcanic system and is highly active today. There is no fresh lava surface, but there are bubbling hot springs and huge fumaroles surrounded by soil with minerals that paint the place in bright colors. The air smells intensely of sulfur. This can be quite unpleasant, but the view will definitely make you forget the smell!

We end the day in the beautiful natural baths of Mývatn. Often referred to as the Blue Lagoon of the North due to the color milky blue of the water also present in the Blue Lagoon. However, here there are many fewer tourists and the view is much more incredible. After the shower we head to our hotel, free night!
Accommodation: Hotel 4 ****

DAY 5

MYVATN – EGILSSAOIR

We leave Mývatn and take a detour on the main road to visit the Dettifoss waterfall. Dettifoss is considered by many to be the most imposing waterfall in Europe! It is impossible to be disappointed by the thunderous sound when the water falls 44 meters.

We continue on to Seyðisfjörður, a beautiful fishing village in eastern Iceland, located about 30 minutes from Egilsstaðir. The city is widely recognized for its beautiful light blue church and the painted rainbow path that leads to it. There are definitely countless photographic opportunities in the city. We continue on to Seyðisfjörður, home to some of the best museums in eastern Iceland. Check in at the hotel and free day.
Accommodation: Hotel 4 ****

DAY 6

EGILSSAOIR – JOKULSÁRLÓN

We begging our journey to Djúpivogur, a small traditional fishing village that also has a beautiful open-air sculpture, Eggin í Gleðivík (which means The Eggs of Merry Bay).

Slightly out of the way, Vestrahorn is less “touristic” than many other Icelandic mountains, but it’s my favorite. The Stokksnes peninsula also has an interesting history that dates back to the 9th century, with Horn being one of the country’s first inhabited places; it was also a vital location for the British army during World War II. We continue on to the Jökulsárlón ice lagoon that has become famous in several successful films, such as “Batman Begins” and “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty”. Here we will see icebergs with surprising shapes, some incredibly large. They float in the huge lagoon before their journey to the Atlantic Ocean. Many of these natural ice sculptures strand on the nearby Diamond Beach. They shine like diamonds, while resting in the dramatic coal blackness of the beach. We continue to the hotel, check-in and free night.
Accommodation: Hotel 4 ****

DAY 7

JOKULSÁRLÓN – SKÓGAR

We start the day with a climb to the magnificent Falljökull glacier, a part of the powerfull Vatnajökull, the largest glacier in Europe. Our certified guide will show us amazing cracks through the ice and incredible sparkling ice formations. We will learn how a glacier is born and moves. This hike is classified as easy. As we continue, we arrive at Reynisfjara, a black beach with some fantastic sights, such as the picturesque basalt column formations and the famous Reynisdrangar peaks. We continue on our way to the incredible waterfall of Skógafoss, located at the bottom of a very famous volcano, Eyjafjallajökull. On a clear day, we can have an excellent view of another volcano glacier, Mýrdalsjokull.

The Skógafoss waterfall is one of the largest and most beautiful in Iceland, it is 25 meters wide and the water falls abruptly 60 meters. It is often possible to see the single or double rainbow on sunny days.
Accommodation: Hotel 4 ****

DAY 8

SKÓGAR – GULFOSS

We start the day stoping at one of the most famous waterfalls in the country, the Seljalandsfoss. You can hike behind its huge 60 meters high waterfall, but for that it is better to take the raincoat.

We continue to the Lava Center in Hvollsvollur. Lava Center is an interactive and educational center, a hight-tech exhibition that explains the history of earthquakes and volcanoes that originate Iceland. Then we continue to the farm Friðheimar, which uses geothermal energy to grow tasty tomatoes. Ready to eat a nice tomato soup? We will also visit a farm to meet the beautiful horses of the country. The last stop of the day is at the Gulfoss waterfall, one of the largest in the world. Where 140 cubic meters of water run per second, with a record of 2000 cubic meters per second. Check-in at the hotel and free night.
Accommodation: Hotel 4 ****

DAY 9

GULFOSS – REYKJAVIK

The day starts with a visit to the famous Geysir. Did you know that this is where the name came from? Strokkur Geyseir sends its water up to 30 meters in height every 5 minutes. It is a stunning and wet show! We then proceed to the Thingvellir national park, one of the most geologically important areas on the island. The area is considered a UNESCO heritage site. At this moment, those who choose to do the extra activity go snorkeling in the crystalline waters of the Silfra fissure, which divides America’s tectonic plates with Europe. The rest of the group go on to Reykjavik, check in at the hotel and have the rest of the day free to visit the small and beautiful city of Reykjavik.

Accommodation: Hotel 3 ***

EXTRA ACTIVITY
Snorkeling in Silfra

National Geographic has classified this as one of the 20 unmissable adventures. Swim in the crystalline and icy waters (yes we are going to wear special suites!!) in the fissure that divides the tectonic plates of Europe and America. It takes about 30 minutes the snorkeling. The water is so clear that you can see up to 100 meters. An incredible experience that you can see in this video.

Price: 85 € per person

DAY 10

REYKJAVIK – AIRPORT TO FINAL DESTINATION

It’s time to pack up and take the transfer to the airport to go home. Was it unforgettable or not?