Iceland North & South with internal flight Individual Tour

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Iceland North & South with internal flight Individual Tour
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1 599 EUR
7 days
Price includes:
  • hotel
  • restaurant
  • directions_car
  • directions_boat
Departure:

May-September

Self-drive tour: South and North of Iceland (with internal flight)

Day1 Rekjavik
  • Flight
  • Car rental at the airport
  • Drive
  • Blue Lagoon Retreat Spa
    Premium Package, from
    121 EUR

    Iceland can offer its visitors not only the beauty of nature, but also its healing power. To experience it, we suggest visiting the Blue Lagoon, a unique geothermal spring in the middle of a black lava field, which is known not only for its milky blue mineral waters but also for its spa treatments. National Geographic rated it as one of the 25 Wonders of the World.

    The cost is dynamic and depends on the time of entry to the spa complex and the number of available slots.

    Comfort Package:
    -- towel
    -- wellness mask
    --1 drink of your choice

    Premium package:
    everything in the Comtort package
    + two additional wellness masks to choose from
    + bathrobe
    + a glass of sparkling wine during lunch at Lava restaurant

    Suite package (SPA Retreat):
    everything in the Comtort package
    + Lagoon retreat
    + private room for changing clothes
    + additional rooms for relaxation
    + scrubs and creams
    + the option to order massages and treatments

  • Check-in
Day2 Geyser, waterfalls and black beach
  • Breakfast
  • Check-out
  • Drive
  • Skógafoss Waterfall

    Skógafoss is one of the biggest waterfalls in Iceland, with a drop of some 60 meters and a width of 25 meters, and you can walk right up to, but be prepared to be drenched. It is just overwhelming standing next to it. Seeing that it produces a lot of drizzle then you will be able to see beautiful rainbows on sunny days.

  • Drive
  • Kayaking by the Glacier
    Adult
    136 EUR
    Child 14 - 17 y.o.
    95 EUR
    Difficulty level: Moderate
    Max. group size: 8
    Guiding language: Eng.
    Leave the crowds behind and immerse in the beauty of a majestic outlet glacier while on a kayak. You will be equipped with a dry suit and shown the basic technique needed to maneuver the kayak. No previous kayaking experience is needed. As you push away from the shore, you will enter a world of iceberg filled lagoon. The spellbinding glacial landscape and calm waters will make you feel like you have been transported into another world. Your guide will lead you around the glacier and in between icebergs to admire these natural wonders from a perspective that can only be seen while on the water. After a period of gliding along the still surface of the lagoon, you’ll head back to shore with a lifetime of memories.

    Note: The guide will find out the best solution to divide the kayaks among guests, single or double use.
  • Drive
  • Seljavallalaug Swimming Pool

    A 25-meter outdoor pool in the south of Iceland. Seljavallalaug pool is one of the oldest pools in Iceland and was built in 1923. Located in the open air in a picturesque mountain gorge. Water temperature 20-30 C

  • Seljalandsfoss Waterfall

    Skógafoss is one of the largest waterfalls in Iceland, boasting a height of approximately 60 meters and a width of 25 meters. You can walk right up to it, but be prepared to get drenched. It's truly overwhelming to stand next to this powerful natural wonder. Due to the substantial amount of mist it generates, you'll often witness beautiful rainbows on sunny days.

  • Gljufrabui Waterfall

    The 40 metre (131 feet) tall Gljúfrabúi is hidden behind a considerable cliff which faces out towards Iceland’s South Coast and the Atlantic Ocean. Because of its effective ‘hiding place’, Gljúfrabúi is overlooked by most travellers, even though thousands of people visit Seljalandsfoss, less than a kilometre away, every day.
    The route into the cavern is mildly challenging and you run the risk of getting wet, so only attempt to reach Gljúfrabúi if you are in a decent state of health and confident on your feet. It should only be attempted when there is no ice on the ground.

  • Drive
  • Check-in
Day3 Westman Islands
  • Breakfast
  • Check-out
  • Drive
  • 10:45 - Ferry to Westman Islands

    Since Vestmannaeyjar are surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean you can visit them by taking the ferry. The ferry sails from Landeyjahöfn to Vestmannaeyjar which is located on the south of Iceland. You can both drive to Landeyjahöfn by a regular car (no 4×4 car is needed) or you can take the bus,
    The trip to Vestmannaeyjar takes around 35-40 minutes one way.
    During this trip, you can enjoy breathtaking views of these volcanic islands in the middle of the ocean.

  • Heimaey - the Northern Pompeii
    Vestmannaeyjar is home to around 4,500 people, and eight million puffins every summer. Many millions of other birds migrate there for breeding and feeding. Most people on the island live off fishing. They hold an annual festival. People are then allowed to catch a few puffins to share at the festival, or to eat at home.
  • 12:00 - Volcano Tour on ATV
    single
    141 EUR

    During the trip, we will go to Prestvik beach where fishing ship Pelagus stranded, we will also drive around and view the scene where Guðlaugur Friðþórsson came to land after 5-6 km of swimming in the dark and cold sea after Hellisey VE 503 sank as stated in the movie The Deep. We will drive around the lava and into the middle of the volcano Eldfell and along the coast, where the view is breathtaking.

    This trip is recommended for all the family who will enjoy driving around historical sites of Vestmannaeyjar on a fun riding ATV. The ATV´s are automatic and easy to drive so no specific experience is needed. All ATV´s are 2 persons where driver needs to have a driving license and passengers need to be 6 years or older.

  • Eldfell - Iceland's Youngest Volcano

    It was 1.55 am on January 23rd 1973 when a huge volcanic eruption began without any sign of warning on the outskirts of Vestmannaeyjar town on Heimaey Island, south of Iceland. It forced the entire population to evacuate their homes and set sail to mainland Iceland. A large number of buildings were buried under lava and ash, many were completely destroyed but others were later unearthed and saved.

  • 14:30 - Ferry from Westman Islands
    Adult
    18 EUR

    Since Vestmannaeyjar are surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean you can get to the mainland by taking the ferry. 

    The trip from Vestmannaeyjar takes around 35-40 minutes one way. 

    During this trip, you can enjoy breathtaking views of these volcanic islands in the middle of the ocean.

  • Dyrhólaey peninsula and black arch
    Once you are on top in the higher area of Dyrhólaey you will have a breathtaking view to all directions. To the north you see Mýrdalsjökull glacier, to the east you will see the beautiful black lava seastacks Reynisdrangar and to the west you can view the endless black coastline and then in front of the peninsula there is a huge black arch of lava reaching out into the sea which the peninsula takes its name from. Dyrhólaey literally means "the hill island with the door hole". It's 120 m high and you are able to walk the arch or the bridge if you are not afraid of heights. Up there you can also find a spectacular and big "castle shaped" lighthouse.
  • Reynisfjara Black Beach

    With its enormous basalt stacks, roaring Atlantic waves, and stunning panoramas, Reynisfjara is widely considered to be the most beautiful example of Iceland’s black sand beaches.
    Reynisdrangar is so amazing that it was featured in Season 7 of the HBO Series Game of Thrones; you can spot it in a few scenes shot ‘North of the Wall’.
    The sea stacks themselves are home to thousands of nesting seabirds. Species that can be found here include puffins, fulmars, and guillemots, making it a must-see location for all birdwatchers out there.

  • Fjaðrargljufur Canyon

    The canyon was created by the forces of nature about 9,000 years ago, when meltwater made its way through the gorges at the end of the Ice Age. Its greatest depth in some places reaches up to 100 meters. The edges of the steep cliffs on both sides of the river seem to be one big puzzle, as if once a powerful force of nature separated them, filling the gap with the calm Fyadra River.

    To see the canyon, you will have to walk uphill.

  • Check-in
Day4 South coast
  • Breakfast
  • Check-out
  • Svartifoss waterfall

    Its name is translated from Icelandic as "Black Waterfall". It owes its name to the black basalt columns that frame the water stream like a majestic throne. Geometrically correct, the pillars are like the creations of fantastic creatures. However, scientists have proven that it's all about physical processes. The appearance of the waterfall has inspired architects to create many architectural objects in Iceland with a design in the form of stepped pillars.
    The hike from the Visitor Center to the waterfall is 1.5 km uphill.

  • Skaftafetl National Park

    Skaftafetl, together with another national park, Vatnajökull, make up the largest protected area in Europe. Sunny weather, atypical for the south of Iceland, is a constant occurrence here. So don't be surprised when you see a tender birch forest and bright colors of heather fields. Even higher above sea level, the landscape changes to a desert of black sand, and then to the Skaftafellsjökull glacier, a volcano and a mountain, lakes with ice and ice caves. The pearl of this park is the Svartifoss waterfall.

  • Drive
  • Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon

    Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon is a natural wonder of our world formed by the constant melting and breaking of the glacier.
    The lake has grown at varying rates because of glacial melting. It is now 1.5 kilometres away from the ocean’s edge and covers an area of about 18 km2. It recently became the deepest lake in Iceland, at over 248 metres (814 feet), as glacial retreat extended its boundaries. The Glacial Lagoon is part of Vatnajokull National Park.

  • The Diamond beach

    Diamond Beach is a black sand beach located just beyond the bridge from the Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon. The ice pieces are the remnants of the large icebergs from the lagoon. The ice really sparkles in the sun, just like diamonds. They stand out so well in contrast to the black sand. You can find some really large chunks, along with lots of smaller ones. You can walk around them and take some awesome pictures.
    Prepare to be amazed at the most popular beach in Iceland!​

  • Drive
  • Stokksnes beach

    Vestrahorn, on the Stokksnes peninsula in Southeast Iceland, is one of the country’s most breathtaking mountains. With peaks reaching up to 454 metres (1490 ft), steep cliffs rising from the sides of a stunning lagoon, and black sand beaches all around, it promises to blow away anyone with an appreciation of stark natural beauty.

    The Stokksnes peninsula also has an interesting history stretching back to the 9th Century, with Horn being one of the country’s first settlements; it was also a vital location of the British army during World War Two.

    It's a great place to experience the isolated, quiet, beautiful charm of this island. Be aware, however, that the beach at Stokksnes is private, and has a small entrance fee, which allows the landowner to keep up the maintenance of the road.

  • Djúpivogur - A Birdwatcher's Paradise

    This fishing village is located at the foot of the basalt pyramid mountain Bulandstindur. It is famous throughout Iceland for its stunning, almost sculptural beauty. According to local folklore, the mountain can grant wishes during the summer solstice and is the "energy center" for the entire country. Along the waterfront is a piece of art called "The Egg of Pleasant Bay," which is a replica of the eggs of 32 species of birds that nest in the area. This diversity of birds has become a tourist attraction in Djúpivogur and Papey Island.

  • Check-in
Day5 Nothern Iceland
  • Breakfast
  • Check-out
  • Hiking to Hengifoss Waterfall

    Hengifoss waterfall stands at approximately 128 meters, ranking as the second-highest waterfall in Iceland, excluding those within the Morsárjökull glacier. Surrounded by distinctive basaltic strata, it features interposed layers of red clay. Geologists have uncovered fossilized trees within the strata, indicating warmer periods during the tertiary period. Downstream from Hengifoss, along the Hengifossá river, lies Litlanesfoss, a smaller waterfall encountered on the hike from the parking lot to Hengifoss. The river eventually flows into the legendary Lake Lagarfljót, known for the mythical sea wyrm Lagarfljótsormur.

  • Studlagil canyon

    A canyon with the largest number of basalt columns in Iceland and a stunning blue glacial river. It was created when once very powerful, glacial river made its way from the highlands to the north of the country. With the construction of a nearby hydroelectric power plant, the local landscape changed dramatically. When the river flows calmed down and the water level dropped, a stunningly beautiful canyon emerged.

  • Dettifoss Waterfall

    You can hear it much earlier before you see it. And no wonder - it is the largest waterfall in Europe in terms of the average volume of water that the waterfall drops per second, with a height of 45 meters and a width of 100 meters. The water is almost always dark due to mineral deposits, and during floods, the river and its three waterfalls often get almost black from volcanic minerals.

  • Hverir Geothermal Area (Namafjall)

    Due to the high acidity caused by the geothermal processes of the neighboring Krapla volcano, there is little vegetation in the Naumaskard Valley. But it is unexpectedly colorful: mineral deposits in the mud fields and rocks have painted the valley in bright colors of the rainbow. In the geothermal zone of Hverir itself, there are many steaming mineral formations and boiling mud cauldrons surrounded by sulfur crystals of different colors.

  • Mývatn Nature Baths
    Adult
    42 EUR
    towel
    6 EUR
    Minimum age: 10.00-23.00

    The Mývatn Natural Baths are a set of geothermal pools and steam baths located in the Lake Mývatn area. Opened in 2004, Mývatn Natural Baths is the northern spa of southwestern Iceland's world-famous Blue Lagoon Spa. It is the only swimming pool of this size in the area and is growing in popularity.

    The Myvatn natural baths are built around a large lagoon and have a temperature of approximately 36 to 40 degrees Celsius (97 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit). The water here is rich in minerals, especially sulfur, which is said to be good for respiratory and skin problems. There are also two steam chambers located directly above the bubbling geothermal water. The temperature there is about 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) and the humidity is about 100 percent. There is also a hot tub, separate children's pool and restaurant on site.

  • Check-in
Day6 Whale safari and the beauty of Lake Mývatn
  • Breakfast
  • Check-out
  • Hverfjall Volcano Crater

    Hverfjall is a beautifully crater formed 2,500 years ago. It is about 1 km in diameter and 140 meters deep. The round shape of the crater is broken by a landslide that occurred in its southern part during the eruption. Craters of the same type as Hverfjall are quite rare in the world. If you are going to visit it on your own, keep in mind that the crater rim can be reached only by two trails, which are marked with signs, and it is strictly forbidden to climb or descend by other routes.

  • Grjótagjа Lava Cave with Thermal Spring

    It used to be a great place for swimming, but due to the great volcanic activity, the water temperature has risen and now it is very hot there. Romantic scenes from Game of Thrones with Jon Snow and Ygritte were filmed in the cave.

  • Lake Mývatn and Pseudo-Craters

    Enormous sulfur springs and geothermal mud, lunar-scale volcanic craters, recently formed lava fields, and verdant shallows brimming with birds are just a few of the breathtaking sights and delicate landscapes of the remarkable Lake Myvatn region, which is among the nation's most geologically active areas. Lava overflowed the wetlands during volcanic eruptions, creating the lake's pseudo-craters. These magnificent formations were sculpted out of the earth by explosions brought on by the cold water meeting the boiling lava.

  • Goðafoss waterfall

    Located in the northeast of the country, Godafoss, also known as the "Waterfall of the Gods," is one of Iceland's most famous natural treasures. It is an essential component of Skjalfandafljot, Iceland's fourth-largest river, and is rich in both beauty and history. Godafoss tumbles over a curved edge that is about thirty meters (30 feet) wide and descends 39 feet (12 meters) into a calm and scenic pool.

  • Akureyri, Northern Capital of Iceland

    The city is located on the longest fjord in Iceland, Eyjafjordur, where you can watch dolphins and seals all year round. Sometimes you can see killer whales, blue whales, and fin whales, which are not frequent visitors here anymore.

    In the city, you should visit the Lutheran Church on the hill, known for its stained glass windows, and the best botanical garden in Iceland. The Hof Cultural Center building is also worth your attention, as it hosts music and theater performances and various exhibitions.

  • Whale Watching Akureyri
    Adult or child
    156 EUR
    Private tour
    1 753 EUR
    Max. group size: 12
    Guiding language: Eng.

    The humpback whale and puffin migration routes pass through the Eyjafjordur Fjord. There's also a chance to spot killer whales, white-finned dolphins, blue whales, and fin whales here, surrounded by mountains. Because of its abundance of life, Akureyri is among the greatest locations in the world to see whales. You will have the opportunity to see a variety of bird species during the tour, the most well-known of which being the Atlantic puffin.

    Whale watching is more likely to occur on this tour than it is close to Reykjavik.

    Not appropriate for kids younger than ten years old.

  • Car return at the airport
  • 19:30 - Flight
  • Check-in
Day7 Rekjavik
  • Breakfast
  • Flight
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