Tour Delve Deep: Iceland

Transport

Air-conditioned minicoach

Guide

The services of a Trip Leader are included

Others

Icelandic beer tasting experience Orientation walk of Dalvík with Trip Leader Whale-watching tour in Dalvík Orientation walk of Akureyri with Trip Leader See Goðafoss and Dettifoss waterfalls Visit Dimmuborgir lava field Visit Námafjall geothermal area See Vatnajökull glacier and the Eastfjords See Svínafellsjökull glacier Visit Reynisfjara black-sand beach Visit Seljalandsfoss waterfall Golden Circle expedition (including Thingvellir National Park)

Accommodation

-7 nights in hotel-style accommodation (twin or double)

Hygieneprotocol

From 27 October 2021, all customers will be required to provide proof of a full COVID-19 vaccination status in order to join the tour.

Meals

7 breakfasts 3 dinners

Not included:

Optional

FYI: these are optional activities available locally. Things might change – prices are here to give you a rough idea. - Crystal ice cave tour in Vatnajökull glacier: from 20500 ISK - Boat tour of Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon: from 5900 ISK - Visit the Blue Lagoon: from 7000 ISK - Northern Lights tour (seasonal): prices available locally

Others

Hike Vatnajökull glacier: from 14500 ISK Public amphibian boat tour of Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon: from 6700 ISK Visit the Blue Lagoon (including transport): from 20980 ISK (booking in advance recommended) Tour of The Lava Tunnel: from 14400 ISK

Insurance

Travel Insurance is not included

Flights

International flights are not included

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Day 1 Day 1: Reykjavik (Iceland)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Reykjavik (Iceland)

Gobsmacking scenery. Richer-than-rich culture. Bucket-list topping activities. Plus all the weird, whacky and wonderful in between – welcome to Iceland. With these out-of-this-world landscapes, you might as well have landed on the moon. Dump your stuff at the hotel and say halló to your fellow explorers. We may be a mixed bunch but we’re in this together – like it was meant to be. Then? We’ll head to a local haunt to kick things off with an included dinner and tasting (of the local Icelandic beer variety). This is gonna be good.

Included today:
- Icelandic beer tasting experience

Meals:
- Dinner
Day 2 Day 2: Reykjavík – Dalvík – Akureyri
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Reykjavík – Dalvík – Akureyri

Bless (read: bye) Reykjavík – we’ll be back for you later. Ngl, we’ve got a bit of drive today – so snag a window seat and soak up all the screensaver-worthy scenery as we head north. Fun fact: the small fishing village of Dalvík has produced four Eurovision Song Contest entrants. Must be something in the (ice-cold) water here. Hum a tune as your expert Trip Leader points out the village highlights. Then: prepare for a whale of a time (we went there) and take to the seas for an UNforgettable whale-watching experience. If we’re lucky, we’ll hear the thunderous crash and see the saltwater spray as these mighty creatures come up for air. Cue: alll the goosebumps. Last but not least, it’s time to make tracks towards Akureyri for the lowdown on the ‘Capital of the North’.

Included today:
- Orientation walk of Dalvík with Trip Leader
- Whale-watching tour
- Orientation walk of Akureyri with Trip Leader

Meals:
- Breakfast
Day 3 Day 3: Akureyri – The East Fjords
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Akureyri – The East Fjords

You want fire, water, earth and air all in one day? Greedy, but luckily Iceland’s got all the elements covered. First, we’ll check out Mother Nature’s mad skills at Goðafoss Waterfall – aka the Waterfall of the Gods. Then we’ll switch to the dark side at Dimmuborgir lava field. This jigsaw of spiky rocks was formed by a volcanic eruption over 2,000 years ago, and it’s said the devil landed here when he was chucked out of heaven. Ouch. Next: hold your nose. Don’t blame your trip mates for that eggy smell – it’s the sulfurous gases rising from Námafjall’s bubbling geothermal pools. This place looks like Mars, and you’ll deffo wish you had a space helmet on. Finally, we’ll treat our peepers to rip-roaring Dettifoss waterfall before rolling into our hotel for the eve. What. A. Day.

Included today:
- See Goðafoss and Dettifoss waterfalls
- Visit Dimmuborgir lava field
- Visit Námafjall geothermal area

Meals:
- Breakfast
Day 4 Day 4: The East Fjords – Vatnajökull Glacier – Jökulsárlón Region
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: The East Fjords – Vatnajökull Glacier – Jökulsárlón Region

Ready to see Iceland live up to its name? We’ll ooohh and aaahhh our way through the mystical East Fjords for a slice of real Icelandic life. Think snow-capped mountains, charming AF villages, and maybe even a puffin or two. Next up: Vatnajökull glacier. This jaw-dropping, GINORMOUS ice cap covers approx 8% of the country in a blanket of kryptonite-style blue ice and thick layers of volcanic ash. Watch out for White Walkers – Game of Thrones’ ‘North of The Wall’ was filmed here. Tonight, dinner’s on us when we settle into the b-e-a-u-t Jökulsárlón region this evening.

Included today:
- Drive through the East Fjords
- View of Vatnajökull glacier

Meals:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Day 5 Day 5: Jökulsárlón Region – South Coast Region
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Jökulsárlón Region – South Coast Region

Another day, another mind-blowing frozen landscape. Keen to delve deeper (literally)? Channel all the Indiana Jones vibes and explore Vatnajökull’s eye-popping ice caves. It’s like being dropped into a snow globe. Or opt for a boat trip around Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon to gawp at some enormous icebergs (not in a Titanic way) and maybe spot a resident seal. Next? We’ll seek out the immense Svínafellsjökull glacier before rounding off the day in a sweet spot along the South Coast. All the icy adventuring got you yawning so loud it rivals an orca? Grab a bite to eat and get to bed. We’ve got another jam-packed day tomorrow!

Included today:
- See Svínafellsjökull glacier

Optional activities:
- Hike Vatnajökull glacier: from 14500 ISK
- Public amphibian boat tour of Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon: from 6700 ISK

Meals:
- Breakfast
Day 6 Day 6: South Coast Region – The Golden Circle – Reykjavík
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: South Coast Region – The Golden Circle – Reykjavík

If beaches went goth, they’d look like this. This morning we’ll sink our toes into the black sand of Reynisfjara. The dramatic basalt columns here are actually trolls that got turned into stone (allegedly). Next, we’ll lay eyes on super-scenic Seljalandsfoss waterfall before exploring the legendary Golden Circle. 300 kilometres of phenomenal Icelandic landscapes. Natural wonders don’t get any better than this. Trust us. We’ll check out the roaring Gullfoss Falls. ‘Holy sh*t’ our way around the Great Geysir. And soak up all the amazingness at UNESCO World Heritage–listed Thingvellir National Park. SD cards full and tummies rumbling, it’s time to hunt down some street food – traditional sheep soup and fish stew are a must. Then? Locate a local bar and hit the d-floor with your trip mates.

Included today:
- Visit Reynisfjara black-sand beach
- Visit Seljalandsfoss waterfall
- Golden Circle expedition (including Thingvellir National Park)

Meals:
- Breakfast
Day 7 Day 7: Reykjavik
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Reykjavik

This is your day to delve deeper into Iceland’s quirky capital. Need some suggestions? Get the blues in the BEST way possible soaking in the magical geothermal pools of the Blue Lagoon (psst: we recommend you book on the official Blue Lagoon website before you jet off – it sells out during busy times). Make eyes at the magic of The Lava Tunnel – a volcanic work of art – on an optional tour (it’s been there for a mind-blowing 5200 years). Check out the Saga Museum, National Museum of Iceland or Phallological Museum (for something a bit... different). Or sink your ‘Jaws’ into a traditional local delicacy – fermented shark. Tonight: we’ll give this incredible Icelandic adventure the send-off it deserves at our final group feed.

Optional activities:
- Visit the Blue Lagoon (including transport): from 20980 ISK (booking in advance recommended)
- Tour of The Lava Tunnel: from 14400 ISK

Meals:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Day 8 Day 8: Reykjavik
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Reykjavik

You tried the food. You met the locals. You said yes to culture. Yes to history. Yes to the new and the unique. You embraced it all. And now, it’s over (no crying). Head down to breakfast and swap those socials – you’re gonna need them for that meet-up on mainland Europe. Where to next?

Meals:
- Breakfast

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Delve Deep: Iceland

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Itinerary of your trip Delve Deep: Iceland

Day 1: Reykjavik (Iceland)

Day 2: Reykjavík – Dalvík – Akureyri

Day 3: Akureyri – The East Fjords

Day 4: The East Fjords – Vatnajökull Glacier – Jökulsárlón Region

Day 5: Jökulsárlón Region – South Coast Region

Day 6: South Coast Region – The Golden Circle – Reykjavík

Day 7: Reykjavik

Day 8: Reykjavik

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