Classic Iceland Tour

Itinerary: 9 days

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Itinerary

Day 01: WELCOME TO ICELAND

Received at Keflavik by local guide. Overnight at Viking Village or similar. Dinner

Day 02: GOLDEN CIRCLE

3 amazing natural phenomena: Þingvellir National Park, the waterfall Gullfoss and the world-famous geothermal area Geysir.

Optional extras: Secret Lagoon hot spring
Overnight at Hotel Eyjafjallajökull with breakfast and dinner

Day 03: THE BEAUTIFUL WATERFALLS AND JOKULSARLON
  1. Visit waterfalls Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss.
  2. Black Beach (Reynisfjara), home to many different seabirds and amazing geological lava structure.
  3. Stop in Vik, for refreshments, and continue across the Myrdalssandur plain and stop in Eldhraun, where the famous Laki volcano erupted in 1783.
  4. Visit Jokulsarlon and Diamond Beach, before the chef offers a special Icelandic soup with bread for dinner.

Overnight at Gerdi Guesthouse, with Breakfast and dinner

Day 04: EASTERN FJORD (deep inlet of the sea between high cliffs)
  1. 08:00 hrs those joining the 3-hour glacier hike
  2. 12.30pm we depart from the glacier lagoon Jokulsarlon and drive alkong the East Fjords.
  3. Visit Höfn, the Vatnajökull National Park information centre, Djupavogur before travelling over Öxi – a stunningly beautiful drive with great nature experiences.
  4. Cosy evening at Hafursa at Hallormstad. Experience true Icelandic hospitality as your hosts, Anna and Thorkell, welcome you.

Optional extras: Vatnajökull glacier hike OR boat trip in the glacier lagoon (choose one!)

Overnight at Hotel Svartiskogur. Breakfast and dinner.

Day 05: DETTIFOSS AND MYVATN
  1. Drive across the Mödrudalur highlands to Dettifoss, the largest and most powerful waterfall in Europe. Explore volcanic areas in the geothermal area of Námaskard.
  2. Around Lake Mývatn we experience Grjótagjá and Dimmuborgir. Swimming in the natural pools at Mývatn Bad (extra charge).
  3. Stop at Godafoss, the waterfall of the Gods, overnight in Akureyri.

Overnight at Hotel Sel Myvatn, with breakfast and dinner, large buffet including Icelandic specialities

Day 06: AKUREYRI (Attractions covered: Akureyri, Botanical Gardens, Glaumbær)
  1. Akureyri, Iceland’s second largest town, opportunity to go whale watching (optional extra). Others explore the town.
  2. Visit Glaumbær, an old vicarage in traditional Icelandic style with walls made of peat.

Overnight at Hotel Laugarbakki with Breakfast and dinner

Day 07: HRAUNFOSSAR, REYKJAVIK

Attractions covered Grabrok Crater, Deildartunguhver, Hraunfossar, Barnafossar, Sturlureykir Horse Farm

  1. Borgarfjördur to experience the world’s most powerful hot spring, Deildartunguhver.
  2. Visit the waterfall Hraunfossar and the ‘children’s’ waterfall Barnafossar.
  3. Host talk about Icelandic horses, life on the farm and how they utilise their own hot spring in the backyard. Coffee and hot spring-baked Hvera bread

Those who want to ride an Icelandic horse will have the opportunity to do so (extra charge). Explore the farm area.

Farewell dinner (optional).

Overnight at Hotel Viking Village with Breakfast and optional dinner

Day 08: FAREWELL ICELAND

Before departure, tour of the city.  Hallgrimskirkja, Harpa Concert Hall and more 

 Although the tour ends, BUT we offer the following at extra cost:

(A)  Fly Over Iceland at 11.00am – join us on an unforgettable flight over Iceland’s most spectacular scenery on a simulated fight ride technology.  

OR

(B)  Sky Lagoon, a brand new thermal spa concept inspired by nature and culture. Experience this unique geothermal lagoon with stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean and relax in beautiful surroundings before heading home to India. 

Overnight at Hotel Viking Village with Breakfast and dinner

Day 09: Checkout from Hotel Viking Village after early breakfast.

Pick up and transfer to Reykjavik airport for your flight back to India

Prices

  • Starting from 2850 Euro

Services included in the package price

  • All taxes and fees

  • Round trip as described with an English-speaking guide

  • Transport and sights according to programme

  • 7 hotel nights in a double room with breakfast

  • 5 dinners along the way

  • Glaumbær museum – real Icelandic Turf house

  • Entrance to Snorrastofa – lecture and insight into the saga and Snorri Sturluson

  • Short sightseeing in Reykjavik

Exclusions:

  1. Air flight India to Reyjavik and return
  2. Visa charges
  3. Insurance
  4. Tips, drinks, room service and incidentals of a personal nature
  5. Those not mentioned in ‘Included’ section.

ZEITO guarantee

We promise an unforgettable experience, as we prioritize transforming your trip into a genuine dream.

  1. Our pride lies in our fluency in English, Assamese, Hindi, Bengali and ensuring smooth communication.
  2. Furthermore, ZEITO is conscious of the special culinary requirements of