Fire, Ice and Northern Lights

Itinerary

• Day 1

  Welcome to Iceland

  Welcome to Iceland! Make your way to your accommodation in the capital city. Then depending on your arrival time, enjoy an evening to explore Reykjavik at your leisure. Why not join a walking tour of the city, visit the iconic Hallgrimskirkja, or perhaps try some authentic Icelandic foods such as fermented shark at Cafe Loki (other food options available!) A pre-trip briefing will be held at your hotel this evening, please aim to arrive before 5pm to attend this briefing.

  • Accomodation: Hotel
• Day 2

  Golden Circle and Secret Lagoon

  We depart early this morning, boarding our minibus to embark on the famous Golden Circle. Starting off at Thingvellir, "the valley of the parliament", this deep fault is a cornerstone in Icelandic history. Established in 930BC, the Alþing (ancient parliament of Iceland) ran their summer sessions camped out within the fissure. Taking a short hike between the chasm we then continue with discovering of the site of Geysir. Here, the geyser Strokkur puts on an explosive show every 5 to 10 minutes. A guaranteed spectacle! We round up our Golden Circle tour with a visit to the forging torrents of Gullfoss, "the Golden Fall". After a jam packed morning, we take it down a notch and spend our afternoon bathing in the warm waters of the "Secret Lagoon" before returning to our accommodation in Reykjavik.

  • Transport: Private transfer
  • Hiking time: 2 hours
  • Ascent: 200 m
  • Descent: 200 m
  • Accomodation: Hotel
  • Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch
• Day 3

  Lava, Waterfalls and Black Sand Beaches

  This morning, we set out on a scenic hour and a half's drive, reaching our destination of Hvolsvöllur to visit the lava museum. This interactive museum gives an in-depth understanding of the volcanic geography which makes up Iceland. After a couple of hours learning about seismic phenomena, our exploration of the Icelandic south coast continues and we head East, stopping at the majestic curtain of Skogafoss and taking a short, steep hike to reach its summit. Reaching our home for the evening in the village of Vik, we explore it's mythical black sand beaches and other wordly basalt organs. As night falls, we might be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the northern lights.

  • Transport: Private transfer
  • Hiking time: 3 hours
  • Ascent: 80 m
  • Descent: 80 m
  • Accomodation: Guesthouse
  • Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
• Day 4

  Skaftafell and Northern Lights

  This morning we head east to Vatnajökull, the largest glacier in Europe. At Skaftafell, the glacial tongues almost disappear onto the road, offering an astonishing alpine landscape at just a few dozen meters above sea level! The trail winds between the birch trees, rising to different viewpoints over the glaciers. We then board our vehicle again to reach our accommodation, where we will settle in for the next two nights. As on other evenings, if it is clear and solar activity is strong, we can spend some time outside to admire the breathtaking spectacle of the Northern Lights.

  • Transport: Private transfer
  • Hiking time: 2 hours
  • Ascent: 320 m
  • Descent: 320 m
  • Accomodation: Guesthouse
  • Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
• Day 5

  Glaciers, Ice Caves and Diamond Beach

  Today we embark on a thorough exploration of the Vatnajökull ice cap. Donning crampons, we set off across the crunchy formations of the glacier, before dropping deep inside it, to experience the ephemeral blue hues of a naturally formed ice cave. Returning to our accommodation, we warm up over lunch before spending the afternoon adventuring with icebergs. At Jökulsárlón, the icebergs perform a solemn dance, cracking and breaking before our eyes, punctuated by their back up dancers; seals. These translucent icebergs find their resting place on the black sand beach surrounding the lagoon, creating the ultra-photogenic site of Diamond Beach.

  • Transport: Private transfer
  • Hiking time: 3 hours
  • Accomodation: Guesthouse
  • Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
• Day 6

  Lava tunnels and Geothermal pools

  After breakfast, a few hours of driving take us to the geothermal area of ​​Hveragerdi where we can discover Raufarhólshellir, one of the longest lava tunnels in Iceland. We follow the amber walls of the tunnels, marking the route of the lava that flowed here over 5,200 years ago. In Hveragerdi, depending on weather conditions, we put on snowshoes for a walk in the middle of fumaroles and bubbling mud pools. We relax in the hot water river, fed by the Hengill volcano, before heading back to Reykjavik and settling in at our accommodation.

  • Transport: Private transfer
  • Accomodation: Hotel
  • Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch
• Day 7

  Reykjavik and the Blue Lagoon

  There are lots of options available for you this morning, wander the streets of Reykjavík, go on a whale watching excursion, tour the museums, take a horse riding trip - its up to you. We all meet up for lunch in the afternoon and head off once again to the Reykjanes peninsula. This time our destination is the most famous spa in Iceland, the Blue Lagoon, located in the middle of a lava field. It is a unique experience, bathing in milky water at 39 ° C and certainly has a revitalizing effect! We will return to Reykjavík in the evening where we say goodbye to the group and make our own way on our onwards travels. If you would like us to book an additional night in our hotel for you for this night, please let us know upon booking.

  • Transport: Private transfer
  • Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch
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