Icelandic landscapes
ABOUT THE TRIP
This is a fascinating journey through the picturesque places of southwestern Iceland with a visit to the Glacier lagoon.
- Group tourType
- may - octoberSeason
- 6 days / 5 nightsDuration
- from 1 420 EURPrice
- 1 140 kmRoute distance
- MediumDifficulty level
Program of tour
1 day. Arrival in Keflavik (60 km)
Arrival at the international airport Keflavík and meeting with the guide at the airport. Drive to Reykjavik. Accommodation in Reykjavik hotel.
2 day. South coast (~200 km)
Check out. Today we will get acquainted with the picturesque southern coast of the island. On the way stop at the waterfalls Seljalandsfoss (Seljalandsfoss) and Skogarfoss (Skógafoss), you will see the glaciers Eyjafjallajökull (Eyjafjallajökull) and Myrdalsjokull (Mýrdalsjökull). Here we will take a short walk along the black beach and admire the famous lava sculpture "Troll Fingers". This is fantastic: black sand, blue sea and towering over him basalt columns Reynisdrangar. These columns, carved by the harsh sea, according to legend were once trolls, petrified from the sun. You will visit the ethnographic open-air Museum in the village of Skógar-unique wooden houses with green grass roofs. The exposition of the local Museum presents many interesting items of Icelandic life. Accommodation at the hotel in Vík. Dinner.
3 day. Skaftafell national Park - Glacial lagoon (~380 km)
Today we will visit the national Park Skaftafell-one of the most beautiful places in Iceland, where you will see the fascinating contrasts of white glaciers, black sands and green meadows. In the Park we will take a walk to Svartifoss waterfall, falling from a rock formed from volcanic black basalt columns; stop at the glacier Svínafellsjökull, which descends into the valley at the foot of the highest peak of Iceland Hvannadalshnúkur (2 119 m). And in the glacial lagoon of Jokulsarlon (Jökulsárlón) admire the icebergs of different sizes and watch the seals. Here were shot scenes of the James Bond films "View to a kill" and "Die another day". Then take a cruise on the Glacier lagoon. Return to hotel. Dinner. Overnight in Vík.
4 day. Golden circle (~310 km)
The Golden circle is a visiting card of Iceland. We will visit the national Park Thingvellir (Þingvellir), where you can see firsthand the giant fault on the border of two tectonic plates - North American and Eurasian and here since 930 sat the world's oldest Viking Parliament; the famous Golden waterfall (Gullfoss); "Valley of Geysers", where the world-famous Geysir, which gave the name to all the gushing springs on the planet. Return to Reykjavik. accommodation in hotel.
5 day. Reykjavik - Blue lagoon (~130 km)
Reykjavik - Blue lagoon
In the morning 3 hour sightseeing tour of Reykjavik. You will get acquainted with the life and sights of the city, its past and present. You will visit the old city center where the Parliament, the old Church, the old port and the Cathedral Hallgrimskirkja (Hallgrímskirkja); the house Höfði, where there was a landmark meeting between Gorbachev and Reagan; an unusual building in the form of a huge flower - Perlan, from the viewing platforms, which offer magnificent views of the whole neighborhood; the Residence of the Icelandic President, the Bessastadir (Bessastaðir). Then visit the Blue Lagoon - a unique natural open-air SPA & swimming lake where you can relax and unwind in the healing water rich in mineral salts, algae and silicon. Night in Reykjavik.
In the morning 3 hour sightseeing tour of Reykjavik. You will get acquainted with the life and sights of the city, its past and present. You will visit the old city center where the Parliament, the old Church, the old port and the Cathedral Hallgrimskirkja (Hallgrímskirkja); the house Höfði, where there was a landmark meeting between Gorbachev and Reagan; an unusual building in the form of a huge flower - Perlan, from the viewing platforms, which offer magnificent views of the whole neighborhood; the Residence of the Icelandic President, the Bessastadir (Bessastaðir). Then visit the Blue Lagoon - a unique natural open-air SPA & swimming lake where you can relax and unwind in the healing water rich in mineral salts, algae and silicon. Night in Reykjavik.
6 day. Departure (~60 km)
Reykjavík - KEF, Keflavík international airport, transfer to the airport and departure.
- The tour price includes:
- transfer airport-hotel-airport;
- accommodation in 3 * hotels with breakfast (shower, toilet in the room);
- transport and excursion service with a English-speaking guide according to the program;
- 3 dinners;
- entrance tickets to the Blue Lagoon and the Skogar Museum;
- Cruise on amphibians on the Glacier lagoon.
- Not included:
- air tickets;
- travel insurance;
- single supplement + 540 EUR.
WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU:
Сlothes
Thermal underwear, T-shirts, fleece or wool jacket, warm waterproof jacket with a hood, waterproof trousers, hat, gloves, woolen socks.
Shoes
A pair of comfortable warm and waterproof boots or sneakers (better for trekking).
Documentation
Passport, credit card, phone, medical insurance, international driver's license.
Camera
Do not forget photo and video equipment with sufficient memory. Iceland is a photographer's paradise.
For the lagoon
Swimsuit / swimming trunks. You will be given a towel in the reception of the Blue Lagoon.
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