COLORS OF ICELAND
Indicative itinerary subject to changes until departure date
DAY 1 – REYKJAVIK
Arrival in Reykjavík and transfer by regular “Fly Bus” service (without assistance) to the hotel or a nearby stop. Accommodation.
DAY 2 – REYKJAVIK / SKOGAFOSS / SELJALANDSFOSS / REYNISFJARA / HVOLSVÖLLUR
Breakfast. Departure for the south coast, where you'll find the island's most spectacular natural phenomena, such as the Skogafoss waterfall, with its impressive 25-meter water curtain, and the Seljalandsfoss waterfall, from where you can enjoy a 360-degree view. Continue to the cozy village of Vík, to see the beach formations of Reynisfjara, with the basalt column cave of Hálsanefshellir and the formations of Reynisdrangar. Continue to the village of Hvolsvöllur. Dinner and accommodation.
DAY 3 – HVOLSVÖLLUR / GOLDEN CIRCLE / BORGARNES
Breakfast. Departure for the Golden Circle. The first stop will be Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the cradle of Icelandic democracy in 930 and home to the first European parliament. It also has very interesting geological significance, as you can clearly see the fault line caused by the separation of the Eurasian and American tectonic plates. Gullfoss is a spectacular waterfall with two falls and a total of 32 meters; and finally the two great geysers Strókkur and Geysir, which erupt every 8 minutes with a water column of almost 20 meters. Time at leisure for lunch (not included) and onwards to Borgarnes via the Akranes peninsula. Arrival and accommodation.
DAY 4 – BORGARNES / SNÆFELLSNES PENINSULA / BORGARNES
Breakfast. Departure for an excursion to the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. This region was the inspiration for Jules Verne's novel “Journey to the Center of the Earth” where Otto Lidenbrock and his nephew enter through a crater in Snæfellsjökull into a fantastic world close to the earth's core. Attractions such as the mountain of Kirkufjell and its photogenic waterfall, the rock formations of Arnarstapi and the cliffs of Lóndragar can all be seen. For those wishing to take their own journey deep into the earth, you can take the optional excursion to the Vatnshellir lava cave. Return to the hotel and accommodation.
DAY 5 – BORGARNES / AKUREYRI
Breakfast. The journey continues through part of the northern region of Iceland along the so-called “Arctic Coast Path”, passing through small villages such as Blönduós with its unique church, which was built in neo-Romanesque style and inspired by the typical nature of the region, simulating a volcanic crater. Continue to the liveliest town north of the Arctic Circle, Akureyri. Time at leisure to explore the town and sample some of the local delicacies. Optional whale watching safari (not included). Accommodation.
DAY 6 – AKUREYRI / MÝVATN / AKUREYRI
Breakfast. The north of Iceland has been the setting for several television series and films, such as “Game of Thrones”. Visit some of the attractions that have appeared on the big screen. The first stop will be the Godafoss waterfall, which is 12 meters high and has a large flow. Next, a visit to Lake Mývatn and the Dimmuborgir formations, which ancient local legends considered to be the “gateway to hell” and the home of elves and goblins. Visit pseudo-craters, sulfaractas with boiling sulphuric mud pools and a lava maze where bizarre lava formations provide shelter for unexpectedly rich vegetation. Time at leisure for lunch (not included). In the afternoon, stop at the Mývatn natural bath complex, where you can enjoy a relaxing bath in the natural hot springs. Return to Akureyri in the late afternoon. Accommodation.
DAY 7 – AKUREYRI / REYKJAVIK
Breakfast. Return to the Icelandic capital, the center of the country's culture and history. On the way, there will be some technical stops and time for a light breakfast on your own, but with the idea of arriving in Reykjavík and visiting the city center with the guide. The Hallgrimskirkja Cathedral and the Harpa, both with their particular architectural details and charming old town. Time at leisure and return to the hotel on your own. Accommodation.
DAY 8 – REYKJAVIK
Breakfast. Time at leisure until you are taken by regular “Fly Bus” service (without assistance) to the airport.
TUI Plus
- Maximum of 35 participants on the tour.
- On departures in September and October, aurora borealis can be observed, weather conditions permitting.
