7 days tour

7 Days Gracious Southwest Iceland

$ 3,068 .99 USD

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7 Days Gracious Southwest Iceland

This tour includes:

Guide

Experienced English-speaking driver and guide throughout tour apart from arrival and departure days

Transport

Arrival taxi transfer Luxury bus throughout tour with free wi-fi Departure taxi transfer

Accommodation

6 nights accommodation in comfort tourist-class hotels including breakfast

Meals

6x breakfast 3x Lunches 2x Dinners

Not included:

Flights

International flights are not included

Insurance

Insurance is not included

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Itinerary of your trip 7 Days Gracious Southwest Iceland

  • Day 1 Welcome To Iceland
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Welcome To Iceland

      Individual transfer by Flybus shuttle bus from Keflavik airport to your accommodation in Reykjavik. You may explore Icelandโ€™s capital city on your own if time allows.


      Overnight location:

      Hรณtel Borg or similar

  • Day 2 The Capital, Gastonomy & Presidential Residence
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      The Capital, Gastonomy & Presidential Residence

      Meet your tour guide early morning and get ready to explore the worldโ€™s northernmost capital and its culinary delights. We will learn about Reykjavรญkโ€™s fascinating history and stop by its many landmarks such as the popular church of Hallgrรญmskirkja, The University campus, and Reykjavรญkโ€™s charming harbour where we get to observe the colourful fishing vessels, the beautiful mountain backdrop, and the spectacular concert hall and conference centre of Harpan. We will also embark on a gastronomic journey between hidden gems where delicious treats await. After indulging in the culinary history of the city, head to Bessastaรฐir, the official residence of the president of Iceland. Here we will learn about the nationโ€™s history and its democratic traditions while enjoying the surrounding natural beauty that typifies the Icelandic landscape. After an action-packed day of exploring, we will end the day at Og Natura, Icelandโ€™s first winery and home to exquisite liquors, beer and spirits crafted with wild Icelandic botanicals.

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      Overnight location:

      Hรณtel Borg or similar. Breakfast & lunch included

  • Day 3 The Golden Circle: Geothermal Energy & Icelandic Horses
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      The Golden Circle: Geothermal Energy & Icelandic Horses

      Begin the day at Keriรฐ, one of Icelandโ€™s most stunning volcanic craters. Featuring a perfectly round volcanic caldera with aquamarine water at the bottom, this picturesque crater is a geological wonder due to its vibrant red sediments and striking beauty. We continue to Friรฐheimar, an impressive greenhouse complex showcasing a tomato farm, a restaurant, a winery, and Icelandic horse stables. Learn about Icelandโ€™s use of geothermal energy in agriculture and meet face-to-face with Icelandโ€™s fluffiest and friendliest natives, the Icelandic horse. Afterwards we drive to the magnificent Gullfoss, also known as the โ€œGolden Fallsโ€. In an incredible show of the sheer power of nature, enjoy the view of the falling waters over a 32-meter plunge against the backdrop of dramatic rock formations and mist. Next, we stop at the exciting Geysir, where we will witness the naturally occurring eruption of bubbling water 15-20 meters up in the air. Conclude the day with a Geothermal tasting experience, in which youโ€™ll get to taste rye bread freshly baked in nearby hot springs accompanied by butter, eggs, and herring.  After a day full of excitement, we arrive at our accommodation in Geysir where we will spend the next three nights.

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      Overnight location:

      Hรณtel Geysir or similar. Breakfast, lunch & dinner included.

  • Day 4 Natural Wonders, Hot Springs & Heritage
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Natural Wonders, Hot Springs & Heritage

      Todayโ€™s journey will begin at รžingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site of immense historical, cultural, and geological significance. While we learn about the past of the area, enjoy an exciting walk in a dramatic rift valley formed by the separation of the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. Home to ร–xarรกrfoss waterfall and the beautiful รžingvallavatn lake with its surrounding lush green meadows, the park promises great photo opportunities. We continue to Hvammsvรญk Natural Hot Springs for a relaxing and invigorating bath, where we relish an uninterrupted view of the Fjord and the Atlantic Ocean while soaking in its warm and therapeutic waters. For our last stop of the day, we head to Efstidalur, a family-owned farm where a presentation on Icelandic dairy farming and food tasting awaits you. Savor and sample delicious skyr, feta cheese, whey, and Ice cream while meeting the family that produces them. In the evening we return to Geysir for the night.

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      Overnight location:

      Hรณtel Geysir or similar. Breakfast & dinner included.

  • Day 5 Gorgeous South Coast
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Gorgeous South Coast

      This morning venture to the South Shore of Iceland and its wonders. We begin at the charming Skรณgar Folk Museum that features over 15.000 artifacts in an impressive collection encompassing fishing, farming, and cultural traditions. Later get prepared to be blown away by the forces of nature in the worldโ€™s only live lava show, where you will get up close to real molten lava and feel its incredible heat at approximately 1100ยฐC (2000ยฐF). After an exhilarating spectacle, continue to the stunning jet-black sands of Reynisfjara beach and its impressive hexagonal basalt columns. Take some time to explore the otherworldly landscape, with its hectic bird colonies, sea caves, and view of the imposing Reynisdrangar Sea Stacks in the North Atlantic Ocean. Next, we stop at the renown Skรณgafoss waterfall. Standing at about 60 meters tall this mesmerizing waterfall is an imposing sight. Delight in the spectacle of its falling waters, which often produce vibrant rainbows amidst a scenery of lush green moss and dramatic cliffs. Our final stop for the day will be the famous Seljalandsfoss waterfall. This tall and slender waterfall allows visitors to fully encircle it by following a slick and wet trail right behind its plunging waters. After taking in the sight and photographing this natural marvel, we return to Geysir for a well-deserved rest.

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      Overnight location:

      Hรณtel Geysir or similar. Breakfast included.

  • Day 6 Selfoss, Reykjanes Peninsula & The Blue Lagoon
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Selfoss, Reykjanes Peninsula & The Blue Lagoon

      Start the day at the quaint town of Selfoss for a food and history tour, where we will embark in a unique journey through Icelandโ€™s past and culinary traditions. Next, we head to the captivating and geologically abundant Reykjanes Peninsula. Due to its high level of volcanic activity, the peninsula has a unique landscape with numerous features like dramatic fissures, bubbling hot springs, and extensive lava fields. Our first stop is at Gunnuhver, a geothermal area bursting with boiling mud pools, fumaroles, and vibrant colors from surrounding rocks and minerals that give it an otherworldly atmosphere. We continue to Icelandโ€™s oldest lighthouse, Reykjanesviti. Perched on a rocky promontory, this enchanting monument to Icelandโ€™s seafaring heritage is a picture-perfect location to capture scenic vistas of the coast. Slightly Northwards, we stop at the Bridge Between Continents, which lies on one of the worldโ€™s largest plate boundaries, that between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. Lastly, we end the day at the iconic Blue Lagoon. This geothermal spa is renowned for its strikingly vivid blue-turquoise and mineral-rich waters. Soak and relax surrounded by the surreal and lunar-like landscape of volcanic rocks and moss. After a week full of adventures, we head back to the hotel in Reykjavรญk for one last night.

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      Overnight location:

      Hรณtel Borg or similar. Breakfast & lunch included.

  • Day 7 Departure Home
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Departure Home

      Individual transfer by Flybus shuttle from your accommodation in Reykjavik to Keflavik airport.


      Breakfast included.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 8 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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