Iceland Explorer Winter

Iceland Explorer Winter

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Iceland Explorer Winter

9 Days Starting in Reykjavik, Iceland and ending in Borgarfjordur, Iceland

Visiting: Reykjavik, Vatnajokull National Park, Egilsstadir, Lake Myvatn, Akureyri, Borgarnes

Tour operator:

Indus Travels

Tour code:

IndTur104

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 24

Physical rating:

Easy

Age range:

6-

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Adventure Tours

Activities:

Beer Tasting, Walking

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Tour Overview

Embark on the "Iceland Explorer Winter" tour and immerse yourself in the breathtaking natural wonders of Iceland. This adventure takes you through the stunning landscapes of Reykjavik, the Golden Circle, and the majestic Vatnajokull Glacier. Marvel at the Blue Lagoon, the "Waterfall of the Gods," and the dramatic Diamond Beach. Explore the surreal Namaskard pass, visit the Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, and enjoy a microbrewery visit in Breiddalsvik. Experience the unique Icelandic horse breed, the Herring Museum, and a guided Northern Lights hunt. With 8 nights in superior hotels, daily breakfast, and 6 countryside dinners, this tour offers an unforgettable Icelandic adventure.

Highlights

  • Admire Iceland's natural wonders and majestic landscapes

  • Visit the Blue Lagoon, filled with pleasantly warm mineral-rich geothermal water

  • Enjoy magnificent views of the mighty Vatnajokull Glacier, Europe's Largest Glacier

  • Marvel at the magnificent "Waterfall of the Gods"

  • Explore the Golden Circle natural wonders including Gullfoss and Geysir

  • Visit Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon and the dramatic Diamond Beach

  • Experience the surreal landscapes of Namaskard pass with its boiling mud pools and vibrant colors

Itinerary

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Day 1: Reykjavik Arrival

Location: Reykjavik

Accommodation Name: hotel

Welcome to Iceland! We recommend booking the easy and convenient transfer with us.  If your flight lands early in the day, a great suggestion is to explore Reykjavík, the largest municipality in Iceland. Check-in your hotel (most hotels begin check-in around 2:00 pm). Ingolfur Arnarson, the first settler of Iceland, built his farm on the peninsula where Reykjavík stands today. The town got its name “Smokey Bay” after the columns of steam that rose from the hot springs in the area and made such a deep impression on the first settlers. Reykjavik offers a multitude of restaurants and/or coffee-houses, making dinner a great way to get better acquainted with Iceland's capital.


Overnight in Reykjavík

Day 2: Reykjavik - Geysir - Gullfoss - Skogar - Dyrholaey - Vik (B/-/D)

Location: Reykjavik

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast, start the day with a short city sightseeing of Reykjavik. From Reykjavik head through the greenhouse village of Hveragerdi. Head on to the Golden Circle natural wonders. Explore Gullfoss, the “Golden Waterfall\", and the nearby Geysir hot spring area to see the famous Geysir and Strokkur, as well as numerous other hot springs and boiling mud pools. Continue along the south shore and stop to admire the waterfalls Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss before continuing to Dyrholaey* and the black sand beaches of Icelands South Shore. Continue to the village of Vik.


Overnight in Vik area

Day 3: Vik – Vatnajokull National Park – Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon – Hofn (B/-/D)

Location: Vatnajokull National Park

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

In the morning after Breakfast at your hotel. Today, youll be visiting the southern area of Vatnajokull National Park, named after Europes largest glacier. The total park area covers almost 14% of Iceland, making it the largest national park in Western Europe! Visit the national parks famous Skaftafell area, a site of outstanding natural beauty dominated by several magnificent glaciers. Visit Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon where you can enjoy the breath-taking sight of icebergs floating in the fantastic 180m (591 ft.) deep glacial lagoon (make sure your camera is loaded and ready!) Nearby is the dramatic beauty of the Diamond Beach, where shrinking icebergs settle on the black sands before they drift out to sea.




Overnight in Hofn

Day 4: Hofn - East Fjords - Egilsstadir (B/-/D)

Location: Egilsstadir

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast, today youll enjoy the amazing scenery as you head from glacial landscapes to fjord views. Drive from Hofn through Almannaskard pass, stopping to admire the majestic coastline. Head into the magnificent East Fjords with views of towering mountains plunging vertically into the sea. you will also pass villages, each with its own special history and charm. One of these is the tiny village of Breiddalsvik. Here, youll visit the local Beljandi microbrewery and sample some of the beer. Youll meet one of the townsfolk and get a feel for life in a small town, as well as how great beer is made. The road next brings you to Egilsstadir town, located near Icelands largest forest and a lake said to be home to a legendary (friendly) monster. The area is also getting a name for itself for its excellent locally sourced cuisine and you will surely enjoy some of it at dinner.




Overnight in Egilsstadir

Day 5: Lake Myvatn Area (B/-/D)

Location: Lake Myvatn

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

In the morning after Breakfast at your hotel. Explore the empty vastness of the highland desert plateau Modrudalsoraefi, desolate and yet hauntingly beautiful in its winter snows, as you head towards the Lake Myvatn area. On the way, stop at Dettifoss, Europes largest and most powerful waterfall. Continue onwards to Namaskard pass with its boiling mud pools and vibrant colors. We often feel like we are visiting another planet when we come here, and you may the same way. Its such a surreal experience!



Please note: The visit to Dettifoss waterfall depends on weather and road conditions and cannot be guaranteed. Explore the natural beauty of the Lake Myvatn area, including the pseudo craters at Skutustadir and the Laxa Salmon River. You will probably see why this area, especially during the wintertime, has been so popular for movie makers.




Overnight in Myvatn area

Day 6: Lake Myvatn Area - Akureyri - Siglufjordur (B/-/D)

Location: Akureyri

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

After Breakfast at your hotel. Start the day by exploring he peculiar lava formations at Dimmuborgir. The name means “Dark Citadels” in Icelandic, and they certainly look as though were built by fantasy creatures. There are local legends that elves live here. Visit the magnificent Godafoss waterfall, one of the most important symbols of North Iceland. Afterwards, drive to Akureyri, the colorful northern “capital” of Iceland. The town has charming buildings and a beautiful view of the Eyjafjordur fjord. After spending some time in Akureyri, continue along the coastal roads of Eyjafjordur and the Troll Peninsula. This is a beautiful drive along steep mountains with amazing views over the Arctic Sea and the black sand coastline. Enjoy a stop in Siglufjordur, a town set in a beautiful fjord of the same name. This town has some of the finest timber buildings in the country, beautifully restored to their original glory. Visit Siglufjordurs award-winning Herring-Era Maritime Museum. The museum recreates the atmosphere of the early 20th century, when Siglufjordur was transformed into a frontier-like boom town, thanks to a large migration of herring. The museum will transport you back to that exciting time. Afterwards, head along majestic mountains and narrow passes to Skagafjordur, considered to be one of the finest places in Iceland for horse breeding.




Overnight in Siglufjörður

Day 7: Skagafjordur - Borgarnes (B/-/D)

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Location: Borgarnes

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

This morning after Breakfast at your hotel. Today you will enjoy an introduction to the unique Icelandic horse breed with its special fifth gait, the tolt. Icelandic horses are very important to the countrys history. These gentle horses are known as the Icelandic peoples most faithful servant. Continue towards the village of Blonduos, built on both sides of the river Blanda. This is a part of Iceland known from the Icelandic literary work Vatnsdaela Saga. Cross the Holtavorduheidi plateau taking you into West Iceland. Drive through Borgarfjordur, a region that has been getting international recognition for its diverse landscapes and its Viking history.




Overnight in Borgarnes area

Day 8: Borgarfjordur - Thingvellir - Reykjavik (B/-/-)

Location: Reykjavik

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today after breakfast, visit some of the beautiful natural wonders of West Iceland. Drive to Deildartunguhver, the most powerful hot spring in Europe. Stop to admire the beautiful Hraunfossar waterfalls, where brightly blue water rushes through black lava formations. Nearby is Barnafoss, a waterfall with a more brilliantly blue color. There is an interesting and poignant legend associated with this waterfall. Then you will pass through the scenic and mountain-lined Hvalfjordur fjord to Lake Thingvallavatn, Iceland's largest lake and Thingvellir National Park. This UNESCO heritage site is where the worlds oldest continuing parliamentary government was founded in the 10th century. It is also the place where the North American and European tectonic plates meet. You will have the unusual experience of walking between two continents! thereafter, you will head to Reykjavik for a last night stay in the colorful capital city. Your guide will bid you farewell at your hotel.




Overnight in Reykjavík

Day 9: Reykjavik - Usa / Canada (B/-/-)

Location: Reykjavik

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and make your own way (transfer not included) to the airport for your return flight. We recommend departing your hotel no later than 3 hours before your international flight. If you did not visit the Blue Lagoon on your arrival day, you might use the opportunity to stop there on your way to the airport with the transfer we offer.

What's Included

  • 08 nights accommodation on twin sharing basis at superior hotels or similar

    Stay in superior hotels or similar for 8 nights on a twin sharing basis.

  • Daily breakfast

    Enjoy daily breakfast throughout the tour.

  • 6 (three - local cuisine) dinners in Iceland's countryside (days 2-7)

    Savor 6 dinners, including three featuring local cuisine, in Iceland's countryside from days 2 to 7.

  • Services of English-speaking tour guide

    Benefit from the services of an English-speaking tour guide.

  • Souvenir Icelandic Search and Rescue keyring

    Receive a souvenir Icelandic Search and Rescue keyring.

  • Microbrewery visit & beer tasting in Breiddalsvik (day 5)

    Visit a microbrewery and enjoy beer tasting in Breiddalsvik on day 5.

  • Entrance to Laufas Folk Museum incl. refreshments (day 7)

    Gain entrance to Laufas Folk Museum with included refreshments on day 7.

  • Herring Museum Entrance (day 8)

    Entrance to the Herring Museum on day 8.

  • Horse Show in Skagafjordur (day 8)

    Attend a horse show in Skagafjordur on day 8.

  • Northern lights guided hunt on foot one selected evening

    Participate in a guided hunt for the Northern Lights on foot on one selected evening.

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What's Not Included

  • Items of a personal nature, tips & gratuities

    Personal items, tips, and gratuities are not included.

  • Arrival and departure transfers

    Transfers for arrival and departure are not included.

  • Items not mentioned as included

    Any items not specifically mentioned as included are excluded.

  • Tour not recommended for children under 6 years old

    This tour is not recommended for children under 6 years old.

Mode of Transport

Travel through Iceland's stunning landscapes with local transportation, including visits to key attractions and natural wonders. Note that arrival and departure transfers are not included.

Accommodation

Enjoy 8 nights of accommodation on a twin-sharing basis at superior hotels or similar, with daily breakfast and 6 dinners in Iceland's countryside.

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  • What kind of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    The tour includes 8 nights of accommodation on a twin-sharing basis at superior hotels or similar, with daily breakfast and 6 dinners in Iceland's countryside.

  • Are meals included in the tour package?

    Yes, the tour package includes daily breakfast and 6 dinners, with three of the dinners featuring local cuisine, in Iceland's countryside from days 2 to 7.

  • Is there a guided tour for the Northern Lights?

    Yes, there is a guided hunt for the Northern Lights on foot on one selected evening during the tour.

  • What kind of transportation is used during the tour?

    Local transportation is provided to travel through Iceland's stunning landscapes, including visits to key attractions and natural wonders. However, arrival and departure transfers are not included.

  • Is there any special activity included in the tour?

    Yes, the tour includes a visit to a microbrewery with beer tasting in Breiddalsvik on day 5, entrance to Laufas Folk Museum with refreshments on day 7, entrance to the Herring Museum on day 8, and a horse show in Skagafjordur on day 8.

  • Are there any age restrictions for this tour?

    The tour is not recommended for children under 6 years old.

  • What is the policy on tips and gratuities?

    Tips and gratuities, as well as personal items, are not included in the tour package.

  • What should I do if my flight lands early on the first day?

    If your flight lands early in the day, it is recommended to explore Reykjavik, the largest municipality in Iceland, before checking into your hotel.

  • What are some of the key natural attractions visited during the tour?

    The tour includes visits to the Blue Lagoon, Vatnajokull Glacier, the 'Waterfall of the Gods', the Golden Circle natural wonders including Gullfoss and Geysir, Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, Diamond Beach, and the surreal landscapes of Namaskard pass.

  • Is there any special souvenir included in the tour?

    Yes, participants will receive a souvenir Icelandic Search and Rescue keyring.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    Yes, but only in case it was previously agreed by both sides and arranged by us.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Our e-document package includes all local contact details, daily itinerary, airline e-ticket information, service vouchers, and travel tips which should be everything you require to go on your trip.

  • If I need one, who is responsible to obtain my visa?

    You are responsible for obtaining the proper travel documents for the destinations on your itinerary, including having a passport that is valid for at least 6 months before the date of departure and a visa if required. Please check the Visa section in the Know Before You Go document for the countries you will be visiting.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    No, not as standard. Solo travellers can book and occupy their own room for a supplement.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    We have been organizing unforgettable trips since 2001.

  • Can I arrange flights via Indus Travels, too?

    In some cases, yes. Indus Travels can provide flights from/to selected departure points in the USA. If you would like a quote inclusive of flights, please let us know and we'll be happy to check the details for you!

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    Changes to an existing reservation up to the Final Payment Date, whatever the cause, will incur a $100 per person amendment fee, potential loss of any supplier fees (such as non-refundable event tickets, park permits, and sea cruise reservations) plus any costs for replacement services. On/ after the Final Payment Date, the $100 change fee is no longer valid, instead cancellations terms apply.

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