8 Days • fr. $4,699
This exciting Icelandic adventure welcomes you to a land boasting spectacular glaciers, active volcanoes and magnificent waterfalls. Explore the capital city of Reykjavik and take a whale watching cruise. Visit the Waterfall of the Gods and the blue Lake Mývatn which is surrounded by volcanic craters and geothermal activity. Depending on the season you may even see the Northern Lights.
The 8 day Iceland Adventure from Globus Tours is an amazing way to explore a country few get the opportunity to connect with: Iceland. The beautiful landscape makes for one of the best travel tour destinations in Northern Europe. Explore the people, places and culture that make Iceland such and interesting place to visit on the Iceland Adventure tour from Globus Tours.
Reykjavik, Iceland
Welcome to Reykjavik! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Dinner
GRAND HOTEL REYKJAVIK
Reykjavik, Iceland
After an orientation drive of cosmopolitan Reykjavik, enjoy an interesting visit to the geothermal heat and electric power station in Hellisheiðarvirkjun.
Geysir, Iceland
Next, see the hot springs at the Geysir geothermal area and look forward to meeting the chef of the Geysir restaurant. Taste freshly baked bread, which is cooked using the heat from the hot springs, with Icelandic butter, boiled eggs and herring, and a glass of Geysir schnapps, served at freezing point.
Thingvellir, Iceland
Then, marvel at the mighty Gullfoss waterfall and stop in Thingvellir, a geological paradise. Here, you will walk through the rift valley that marks the separation between the North American and European tectonic plates.
Borgarnes, Iceland
Overnight at the Icelandair Hotel Hamar in Borgarnes.
Breakfast, Dinner
ICELANDAIR HOTEL HAMAR
Iceland, Iceland
A real treat! At Hauganes, embark for an unforgettable experience: Globus Local Favorite watch whales in their natural habitat!
Akureyri, Iceland
Continue to Akureyri for your overnight stay.
Breakfast, Dinner
HOTEL KEA
Akureyri, Iceland
During your orientation of the capital of northern Iceland, hear about the city’s history after it was established as a trading center in 1602. Visit the botanical Garden, featuring specimens of almost all native Icelandic plants.
Lake MyVatn, Iceland
Then, admire Goðafoss, known as the “Waterfall of the Gods”. Enjoy a scenic drive to the lovely blue Lake Mývatn, teeming with bird life in one of Iceland’s prettiest areas, and stop at the Mývatn Nature Baths, a set of geothermally heated pools and steam baths.
Borgarfjordur, Iceland
Before arriving in Borgarfjörður Eystri, take pictures of the most powerful waterfall in Europe, Dettifoss (road conditions permitting). You may even see puffins, known as the “clown of the sea” (end of April to mid-August).
Breakfast, Dinner
ALFHEIMAR COUNTRY HOTEL
Borgarfjordur, Iceland
In the morning, enjoy a “Meet the Locals” walking tour and hear about life in the rural Icelandic countryside over the centuries.
Hofn, Iceland
Follow the eastern coast, where the first Irish missionaries settled some 200 years ago, and arrive in Höfn.
Breakfast, Dinner
HOTEL HOFN
Iceland, Iceland
Prepare for the highlight of the day: stop at Lake Jökulsárlón, where some of the most spectacular scenes of the James Bond movie Die Another Day were filmed. Watch how the largest glacier in Europe, Vatnajökull, flows into the lake, forming icebergs. An exciting optional boat trip is available through the icebergs (mid-May to September, weather permitting).
Skaftafell, Iceland
Drive through the national park at Skaftafell and arrive at your overnight hotel.
Vik, Iceland
Overnight at the Katla Hotel in teh Vik area.
Breakfast, Dinner
KATLA HOTEL
Iceland, Iceland
Along the South shore enjoy views of the Eyjafjallajökull volcano, well known for the eruption that generated the massive ash cloud in 2010, then stop at spectacular Seljalandsfoss waterfall before returning to Reykjavik.
Reykjavik, Iceland
This afternoon, join an optional excursion to the Blue Lagoon. Tonight, a farewell dinner awaits at one of Reykjavik’s fine restaurants to celebrate your Icelandic Adventure.
Breakfast, Dinner
GRAND HOTEL REYKJAVIK
Reykjavik, Iceland
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Breakfast
All rates listed are per person based on double occupancy and are subject to change without notice. Your land package pricing will be confirmed and guaranteed once your deposit is received and applied to the booking, except where price increases may result from increases in government taxes or fees. Room configurations are subject to availability. Guests added to your party after the booking are priced at the prevailing rate at the time they are added.
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