Iceland

Iceland from Heraklion

JOURNEY TO THE ENDS OF NATURE

1st Day | Heraklion - Reykjavik
Flight from Heraklion to Reykjavik via Zurich. Check in at the hotel in Reykjavík

2nd Day | Reykjavik - Guided tour

• Breakfast at the hotel
• Meet the tour guide at the hotel Start walking tour of Reykjavik around 10:00
• Visit to the most important attractions of the capital, such as:
  • Harpa Concert Hall
  • Hallgrímskirkja - Rainbow Road
  • The central lake (Tjörnin)
  • Other points of interest in the city
• Completion of the tour in the old port

3rd Day | Reykjavik–Golden Circle–Thingvellir National Park – Geysir Geysir – Gullfoss Waterfall – Keri Volcanic Crater

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Meeting with the tour guide and the driver in the hotel lobby.
• Departure for the excursion Golden Circle (approx. 300 km distance), which includes:
  • National park Thingvellir (an impressive national park, where the tectonic plates of Europe and America meet). Geothermal area Geysir (known for its geysers and especially the active one Strokkur, which shoots hot water into the air every few minutes).
  • Waterfall Gullfoss (one of the most impressive waterfalls in the country).
    Kerið Volcanic Crater (a large crater with a deep blue lake in its center and bright red volcanic rocks next to it).
• Visit to famous Fridheimar greenhouse with lunch, where we will taste the local fresh tomato soup in the unique area of ​​the farm.
• Overnight in Hella.

4th Day | South Iceland - Seljalandsfoss Waterfall - Skógafoss Waterfall - Reynisfjara Beach

• Breakfast at the hotel
• Day dedicated to the most famous natural attractions of the country
• Visit to the waterfall Seljalandsfoss: Unique waterfall with a path behind the waters.
• Possibility of walking behind the water curtain: slippery path - caution and waterproofs necessary.
• Visit to the waterfall Skógafoss: Impressive waterfall 65 meters high.
• Frequent formation of rainbows due to humidity.
• Optional climb of 527 steps for a panoramic view from above.
• Beach visit Reynisfjara: Black sand volcano and basaltic formations. Wild waves of the Atlantic and imposing scenery. One of the most beautiful but also the most dangerous beaches in the world.
• The south coast of Iceland has been the setting for many major Hollywood productions, series and films.
• It is considered one of the most popular and very diverse regions of the country.
• Overnight in Kirkjubæjarklaustur

5th Day | Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon - Diamond Beach – Skaftafell National Park - Glacier Hike

• Breakfast at the hotel
• Visit to Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon. It is located on its outskirts Breiðamerkurjökull, offshoot of the Vatnajökull glacier Formed by meltwater as the glacier retreats, large chunks of ice break off (calving) and float in the lake as icebergs.
• Direct connection to the ocean, which creates an ideal environment for seals.
• Saltier water and deeper blue color than other glacial lakes.
• Visit to Diamond Beach
• Icebergs of different sizes and shapes wash up on the black volcanic sand
• Time to explore and find "our gem"
• Departure for the National Park Skaftafell. One of the most impressive landscapes in Iceland. Combination of white glaciers, black volcanic fields and green meadows.
• Part of Vatnajökull National Park
• Variety of hiking trails and unique natural landscapes
• Hiking on a glacier
• Meeting at Skaftafell
• Booking Center, next door
• Visitor Center
• Meet a certified glacier guide and equipment
• 25-minute shuttle to Falljökull glacier (11 km)
• About 30 minutes hike to the base of the glacier
• Entrance to the glacier
• Exploration of glacial formations, crevasses and moulins
• Information from the guide on the creation and retreat of the glaciers About 1.5 hours on the ice
• Total distance ~3 km with an altitude difference of 200–250 m (depending on conditions)
• Overnight in Kirkjubæjarklaustur

6th Day | Fjaðrárgljúfur Gorge – Kirkjubæjarklaustur picturesque village – Sólheimajökull Glacier – Vik

• Breakfast at the hotel
• Visit to the gorge Fjaðrárgljúfur: One of Iceland's most impressive natural landscapes
• Millions of years of glacial formation
• Cliffs covered with moss and a meandering river Panoramic, cinematic views
• One of the most photographed natural destinations in the country
• Landscaped hiking trails and well-known viewpoints
• Special care is required to protect sensitive flora
• Stop in the picturesque village Kirkjubæjarklaustur
• Short distance from the gorge
• Time for a short walk and rest
• Continue the route to the Sólheimajökull glacier
• Impressive combination of white, blue and black ice
• One of the most characteristic glaciers of southern Iceland
• Important attraction of the area
• Arrival and completion of the day in the fairytale village Vík
• Overnight in Vík

7th Day | DC-3 plane crash site at Sólheimasandur – Blue Lagoon Experience – Reykjavík

• Breakfast at the hotel
• First stop: DC-3 plane crash site at Sólheimasandur
• Famous plane in remote south coast location
• It is surrounded by black volcanic sand and impressive scenery
• She has appeared in commercials, documentaries, a Bollywood film and a Justin Bieber videoclip
• The plane belonged to the US Army and crashed in 1973
• It is forbidden to drive on the beach – use a shuttle from the parking lot
• Visit to the Blue Lagoon
• Relaxing in the warm waters and enjoying the unique geothermal environment
• Overnight in Reykjavik

8th Day | Free day in Reykjavik for activities

• Day free for one last day in the capital
• Evening transfer to the airport

9th Day | Return
Return flight to Greece via Munich