Introducing Iceland offer
This small getaway gives you the must see places in Iceland and leaves time for leisure. Discover Icelands two largest cities and their nearby sights.
Tour commences with individual check-in at accommodation. Remainder of day is at leisure.
DAY 2 – REYKJAVIK–GULLFOSS–GEYSIR– REYKJAVIK
A classic excursion to many of Iceland’s natural wonders. First to Hveragerdi where harnessed geothermal power has permitted a greenhouse industry, where fruit, vegetables and exotic plants flourish under glass. Then to Kerid, a lake-fil- led extinct volcanic crater, before continuing to Skalholt, site of an ancient bishopric. Onwards to Gullfoss waterfall, perhaps the most beautiful in the country. Then continue to the Geysir area where hot springs are in abundance, the active ones likely to spout every few minutes. The tour Then off on a sightseeing tour around the lake – a ends with a visit to Thingvellir National Park, a bird sanctuary with one of the largest concentra- place of tremendous interest as a primary site of tions of breeding ducks in the world, an oasis of both Iceland’s geological and historical inheritan-life at the edge of a large desert. To Dimmuborgir ce. Return to Reykjavik late afternoon. (B)
DAY 3 – REYKJAVIK
All day at leisure. (B)
DAY 4 – REYKJAVIK–AKUREYRI–LAKE
Morning flight of less than one hour to Akureyri, the cultural and commercial centre of the north. On arrival join the coach and head for Lake Myvatn stopping enroute at Godafoss falls. Then off on a sightseeing tour around the lake – a bird sanctuary with one of the largest concentra- tions of breeding ducks in the world, an oasis of life at the edge of a large desert. To Dimmuborgir with its amazing and grotesque lava formations, and on the lake itself, numerous perfectly shaped pseudocraters. Across Namaskard to sulphur pits and boiling mud pools, Krafla power plant and the lake-filled crater Viti, where Iceland’s most recent lava formations are visible. A late afternoon flight to Reykjavik completes a most adventurous day. (B)
DAY 5 – REYKJAVIK
Tour concludes after breakfast. (B)
Tour length:
5 days ex Reykjavik
Accommodation:
Guesthouse Hotel *Baldursbra
Tour inclusions:
- Hotel rooms with private facilities, or guesthouse without private facilities.
- Return airfare from London.
- 4 breakfasts.
- Partly escorted tour.
- Golden Circle guided tour.
- Grand Myvatn guided tour.
- Return Flybus transfer to/from airport.
Return prices from London start at $AUD 1304 + taxes (appr. $AUD 155)
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