10 Day Iceland with Reykjavik Golden Circle Akureyri Blue Lagoon South Snaefells

This in-depth 10 day tour takes you across the beautiful country of Iceland along with its many sites. You will see the Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir and Thingvellir National Park on the Golden Circle route. The raw beauty of South Iceland will be in all its glory when you see Skogafoss, Seljalandsfoss and the Black Sand Beach. Enter a Glacier Cave. Ride the waves alongside Wales. Visit all of North Iceland, the Lake Myvatn area and the Nature Baths. Relax in the Blue Lagoon. In this tour you will visit almost all of Iceland within 10 days. ● Includes 9 Nights in hotels with breakfast ● Hotels, transfers and sightseeing tours are booked. Just fly in and enjoy Iceland, hassle-free ● Travel in a group and meet like minded travelers along the way ● Visit almost all the regions of Iceland on your tour

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Itinerary

1. 1

   Day 1 — Keflavik Airport to Reykjavik City Hotel Accommodation

   • Welcome to Iceland Individual transfer by Coach from Keflavik Airport to a bus stop near your accommodation in Reykjavík where you spend the night. We provide you with ideas how to explore Iceland’s capital on your own.

   Hotel in Reykjavik Area

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   Day 2 — The Reykjavik Tour in 24 hours

   • The Reykjavik Tour in 24 hours A bus tour with City Sightseeing and explore Reykjavík at your leisure, with the opportunity to hop on and off at conveniently located bus stops. This bus pass is valid for 24 hours so you take your time to enjoy a full day of Reykjavik. It's a city that boasts the best of both worlds; a modern, trendy and forward-looking capital whilst at the same time being so close to its unspoiled nature. Reykjavik truly is a magical place to behold.

   Hotel in Reykjavik Area

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   Day 3 — Golden Circle: This tour takes you on a day trip to see the Geysir, Gullfoss and Thingvellir National Park.

   • You will spend your time encountering a cross-section of Iceland's natural wonders and geological phenomena at Thingvellir National Park, an area of historical and geological significance.
   • The Geysir geothermal area boasts spouting springs, including Strokkur, the most active geyser in Iceland.
   • At Gullfoss you are given the opportunity to stand next to the amazing waterfall, watching enormous quantities of water tumble violently into a deep, meandering gorge.

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   Day 4 — South Iceland

   • Skógafoss is an iconic Icelandic waterfall, it is the starting point of the Fimmvörðuháls hiking trail over into Þórsmörk. The waterfall was also used in filming Thor: The Dark World and The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. 30 minutes, Admission is free
   • Seljalandsfoss is part of the Seljalandsá river, which has its origins in Eyjafjallajökull glacier. What makes Seljalandsfoss so famous and interesting is that you can walk behind it. We recommend you bring either a raincoat or a waterproof coat along if you want to walk behind it. 30 minutes, Admission is free
   • Huge blocks of ice constantly break off the glacier, Breiðamerkurjökull, and large icebergs float on the lagoon. The lagoon is not very wide but it is up to 250 meters deep which makes it the deepest lake in Iceland. Breiðamerkurjökull is an outlet of the Vatnajökull glacier
   • The Diamond Beach is a strip of black sand located by Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon.Here, the icebergs which fill Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon wash up on shore, standing dazzling and defiant in stark contrast to the black sand beach.
   • Vík is a charming village surrounded by high beautiful bird cliffs. Population: 300

   Hotel in Reykjavik Area

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   Day 5 — Goðafoss – Dimmuborgir - Mývatn Nature Baths – Námaskarð – Grjótagjá – Skútustaðir - Akureyri

   • Goðafoss is a waterfall in northern Iceland. It is located along the country's main ring road at the junction with the Sprengisandur highland road. The water of the river Skjálfandafljót falls from a height of 12 metres over a width of 30 metres
   • Dimmuborgir is a large area of unusually shaped lava fields east of Mývatn in Iceland. The Dimmuborgir area is composed of various volcanic caves and rock formations, reminiscent of an ancient collapsed citadel (hence the name). The dramatic structures are one of Iceland's most popular natural tourist attractions.
   • Námaskarð Pass is a geothermal area on the mountain Námafjall, in north Iceland, less than half an hour's drive from Lake Mývatn. It is located by Route 1, which encircles the country. Connected to the Krafla volcano system, Námaskarð is home to many hot springs and fumaroles.
   • Grjótagjá is a small lava cave near lake Mývatn in Iceland. It has a thermal spring inside. In early 18th century the outlaw Jón Markússon lived there and used the cave for bathing. Until the 1970s Grjótagjá was a popular bathing site. Grjótagjá was used as a location for filming the fifth episode of the third season of Game of Thrones, called "Kissed by Fire".
   • Private return transfer for domestic airport in Reykjavik and take a flight to Akureyri in the North of Iceland. Your guide is waiting for you at the airport in Akureyri. During your lake Mývatn tour, you will visit the Skútustaðagígar craters | Dimmuborgir | Grjótagjá | Námafjall | Goðafoss. At the end of tour you will be dropped to Akureyri Airport for return flight to Reykjavik & private transfer to the hotel

   Hotel in Reykjavik

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   Day 6 — Whale Watching

   • On a Whale Watching tour from Reykjavik with us you will be able to experience some of Iceland’s rich and thriving bird life, as well as visit our large variety of sea-life, including minke whales, humpback whales, harbour porpoises and white-beaked dolphins among other whale species.

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   Day 7 — Snæfellsjökull National Park

   • The Snæfellsnes peninsula in the West of Iceland is almost like a miniature version of the entire island.The area has beautiful samples of some of the natural wonders Iceland is so famous for. This includes black beaches, magnificent mountains, volcanic craters, incredible birdlife, magical caves, and of course, the most picturesque glacier of them all, Snæfellsjökull.

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   Day 8 — Lava Tunnel

   • On this adventure, we visit the lava tunnel Raufarhólshellir located only 30 minutes from Reykjavík. We will witness the inner workings of a volcanic eruption while we walk in the path of a lava that flowed thousands of years ago.

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   Day 9 — Blue Lagoon

   • Soak up in the warm and comfortable Blue Lagoon, one of the wonders of the world, during your visit in Iceland. The Blue Lagoon is one of Iceland's most famous tourist attractions, and considered by many to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience, as well as an unmissable part of one´s visit to Iceland.

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10. 10

    Day 10 — Transfer from Reykjavik accomodation to Airport

    • Transfer to Airport

What's included

• ✓Glacier Lagoon
• ✓Grjótagjá
• ✓Whale Watching
• ✓Golden Circle Tour - Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss Waterfall, Geysir
• ✓Reynisfjara - Black Sand Beach
• ✓9 Nights in Hotel in Reykjavik
• ✓Dimmuborgir
• ✓Breakfast
• ✓Hotel Pickup & Drop
• ✓Námaskarð
• ✓Seljalandsfoss Waterfall
• ✓Goðafoss Waterfall
• ✓Lake Myvatn
• ✓Skogafoss Waterfall
• ✓All Sightseeings & transfers by coach
• ✓Reykjavik City Tour
• ✓Diamond Beach
• ✓Blue Lagoon

Not included

• ✗Flights: Reykjavik > Akureyri - FI 30 - Akureyri > Reykjavik - FI 51
• ✗VISA & Insurance
• ✗Items of Personal Nature

What to expect

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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