With its rugged, volcanically active terrain, few countries showcase the activity of Mother Nature better than Iceland. Its landscapes are jaw-dropping, with dramatic fjords, mountains, volcanoes, geysers and waterfalls aplenty. Stay in intimate boutique properties that range from a log cabin-style lodge to a sophisticated Art Deco city hotel and enjoy fine, seasonal Icelandic cuisine.
Journey Highlights
Arrive into the Icelandic capital where you are met and
transferred to the hotel.
Hotel Borg
Compact and stylish, Reykjavik is easy to navigate. A
private city walking tour includes the 19th century Parliament House, Reykjavik
Cathedral, the impressive steel and glass-framed Harpa concert hall, and the
whimsical Hallgrímskirkja church, which towers over the city. This afternoon,
head to the mineral-rich geothermal Blue Lagoon, where the waters are said to
have wonderful healing qualities. Be sure to take a relaxing and rejuvenating
dip in the warm milky-white waters before returning to the city.
Hotel Borg | Meals: BL
Today is a tour of the Golden Circle, Iceland’s foremost
attraction, with its stunning landscapes, powerful geysers and extraordinary
waterfalls, including Gullfoss, Iceland’s most famous, which plummets 32-metres
down to the canyon below. Visit Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World
Heritage site and the only place in the world you can view both the North
American and European tectonic plates.
Hotel Ranga | Meals: BL
Head out this morning to explore some of the most
beautiful spots on Iceland’s South Shore: jaw-dropping waterfalls, black sandy
beaches, the basalt sea stacks of Reynisdrangar, the 60-metre high
Seljalandsfoss waterfall which flows from the famous Eyjafjallajökull glacier,
and Skógafoss waterfall, widely considered Iceland’s most beautiful.
Hotel Ranga | Meals: BL
Take a super-jeep trip today across lava fields, black
ash and scoria deserts to Landmannalaugar, passing Hekla volcano en route. This
region is breathtaking, with black ridges and contrasting mountains of green,
red, yellow and orange. Highlights include the Ljótipollur crater lake and an
opportunity to take a dip in the Landmannalaugar natural pools.
Hotel Ranga | Meals: BL
A dramatic adventure today, travelling into the rugged
Thórsmörk valley by super-jeep. Surrounded by high mountains, majestic glaciers
and birch woods, it is a truly breathtaking part of the world. On several short
hikes, you’ll explore Thórsmörk’s chief attractions, including the crater
glacier, Gígjökull, the narrow canyon of Stakkholtsgjá with its beautiful
waterfall, and the Seljalandsfoss and Gljúfrabúi waterfalls.
Hotel Borg | Meals: BL
Transfer to the airport for departure flight.
Meals: B
This journey features the following Preferred Accommodations:
Hotel Borg is a 4* boutique hotel in the heart of Reykjavík. It overlooks the central square of Austurvollur, with a variety of cafes, re... Read more
Hotel Ranga is a luxury countryside hotel and the only four star hotel in South Iceland. Offering all the facilities and services of a mo... Read more
As this suggested itinerary can be personalised to your specific requirements, it is not available for online booking.
Depending on your preferred dates and arrangements, final pricing will vary from low season to peak season travel.
Please call A&K on 1300 851 800 or send us a booking enquiry to book this journey.
