Mythical Iceland

Arrival at the airport at least 2 hours in advance. Boarding formalities and departure on a flight to Reykjavik. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.

Breakfast. Departure to the Golden Circle to see the famous Strokkur, a geyser that erupts every 7 minutes and shoots a jet of water up to 40 meters high; and the legendary Gullfoss waterfall. Afterwards, a small tasting on a typical Icelandic farm with explanations of the dairy production process. Continue to the south coast, observing the famous Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss waterfalls, Iceland's most famous waterfalls. You will discover the black beach of Reynisfjara and its enormous geological formations. Stop at Dyrhólaey, a huge pillar of dark lava that sinks 120 meters into the sea. If time allows, a short stroll through the small village of Vik. Dinner and accommodation.

Breakfast. The first stop will be Skaftafell National Park, which is part of Vatnajökull National Park. A visit to the park offers the unforgettable spectacle of glaciers crossing the plains. Photo stop at Skaftafell to see the glacier. Continue to the Jökulsárlón glacier, the largest in Europe. Time at leisure for lunch (not included). The journey continues along the east coast, passing through small fishing villages. Dinner and accommodation.

Breakfast. Drive to Dettifoss, Europe's majestic waterfall. Continue to Namaskard, an area of fumaroles and pure sulphur. This is followed by Lake Mývatn, the surrounding area dominated by volcanic formations, including lava columns and craters. Dimmuborgir (the dark castle) is one of the must-see sights in this region, made up of volcanic formations. In the afternoon, you'll have the opportunity to bathe in Mývatn (bath included, approximately 1 hour + towel). The next stop is Godafoss, the waterfall of the gods, before heading to the Akureyri area. Dinner and accommodation.

Breakfast. Departure towards Hauganes, where you will board a boat to try to spot humpback whales and minke whales (the birdlife in this area is also incredible). Visit the Glaumbær Museum, a former 18th-century peat farm with a collection of works of art, some of which are outdoors. In the afternoon, drive to the land of Icelandic horses, along the Skagafjördur, the last stop being the fishing village of Borgarnes. Dinner and accommodation.

Breakfast. Depart for a day of exploration on the Snafellsnes peninsula dominated by the "snow-capped volcano", a glacial volcano that inspired Jules Verne's Journey to the Center of the Earth. The volcanoes in this region have been dormant for thousands of years, but the moss-covered lava makes the landscape unique. A scenic road will take you to Arnarstapi, a miniature port nestled at the bottom of a cove. Continue past the Snaefellsjökull glacier volcano, through lunar landscapes. Next is the charming village of Hellissandur and then the fishing ports of Ólafsvík and Grundarfjörður. Stop at Kirkjufell, Iceland's most photographed mountain. Return to Borgarnes. Dinner and accommodation.

Breakfast. Drive to Reykholt, a historical site where many Viking sagas were written, and see the Deildartunguhver hot springs. Afterwards, the Hraunfossar (lava waterfall) and Barnafossar (children's waterfall) waterfalls. Continue to Thingvellir National Park, the birthplace of Icelandic democracy in 930 and the first European parliament. This UNESCO World Heritage site is also geologically interesting because you can clearly see the fault line caused by the separation of the Eurasian and American tectonic plates. Departure for Reykjavik. Panoramic walking tour of the city center and iconic sites such as Hallgrímskirkja church and the magnificent opera house, the "Harpa". Accommodation.

Note: If there is not enough time, the visit to Reykjavik will be made the following morning.

Breakfast. At a time to be arranged locally, transfer to the airport to board the flight back to Portugal. Arrival.