Quintessential Iceland
Despite its name and position deep in the northern hemisphere, Iceland’s stunning volcanic landscapes offer a glimpse back to Earth’s fiery beginnings. The island is dotted with smoking volcanoes, bubbling fumaroles, geothermal springs and spouting geysers – all examples of the primordial power of nature. From fire to ice, against this backdrop of volcanic activity, the island is also covered by some of Europe’s most enormous glaciers, which have helped carve the country’s dramatic topography.
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8 Days7 Nights |
Please contact Worldwide Escapes to discuss this tour and other tours within Iceland. All tours can be individually tailored to suit your needs and timescale. |
This tour is based on two people sharing on a bed and breakfast basis, plus other meals where stated and include economy flights, private transfers and private touring. UK regional flights can be added at a supplement. |
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Day 1
Fly to Reykjavik
Your guide will meet you at the airport and welcome you to Iceland before you head to the beautifully designed Radisson 1919 Hotel. Perfectly situated in the heart of Reykjavik everything you need in the downtown area is within walking distance.
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Day 2
City Tour
Explore the capital Reykjavik with the Harpa concert hall, Hallgrimskirkja church for its views and the harbour replete with boats. Brave the cold temperatures and indulge in a delicious ice cream while you take in the panoramic view of Reykjavik. The last stop is Hofdi house best known as the location for the 1986 Reykjavík Summit meeting of presidents which was a step towards the end of the Cold War.
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Day 3
Snaefellsnes
Today you head north-west to Snaefellsnes peninsula with your driver guide to explore the land of fire. See Eldborg the spatter cone and the wall of beautiful basalt columns at Gerduberg, before Ytri Raudmelur a beautiful stop where you can see old and new lava. Lunch is at Hotel Budir with impressive views of the breathtaking Snaefellsjokull glacier. The glacier lies atop an extinct volcano, the site chosen by Jules Verne for the beginning of his Journey to the Centre of the Earth. Hellnar has rugged cliffs and abundant bird life and nearby caves, volcanic craters, chasms and fantastic lava formations. Those willing can hike before driving west towards Djupalonssandur sandy beach and bay at the foot of Snaefellsjokull. Once home to sixty fishing boats and one of the most prolific fishing villages on the peninsula today the bay is uninhabited. Four lifting stones are in Djupalonssandur, used by fishermen to test their strength in order to qualify men for work on fishing boats.