![]() ![]() B,Lĭay 10: Reykjavik This morning we embark on a tour of the Icelandic capital. We continue on to Reykjavik, arriving in time for dinner on our own in this stylish city. Then we depart for famed Great Geysir and Gullfoss, Iceland’s immensely popular “golden” waterfall. We learn about the historic parliament founded here in 930 CE, and walk along a gorge into the rift valley itself. It’s also a gem of nature, with canyons, caves, waterfalls, and ponds surrounded by snowcapped mountains. B,L,Dĭay 9: Borgarbyggo/Reykjavik En route to Reykjavik today, we visit Thingvellir National Park, known both for its historic import and as the place where the fissure between the geological plates of North America and Europe is most evident. After a lunch of a traditional fresh seafood soup at a rustic oceanfront restaurant, we see the haunting remains of abandoned coastal farms at Djupalonssandur. We also explore the caves and bizarre rock formations along the rugged shore at Arnarstapi, site of thousands of nesting cliff birds. We begin with a walk along the shell sand beach at the abandoned fishing village of Budir, surrounded by a vast lava field. B,Dĭay 8: Borgarbyggo/Snaefellsnes Peninsula Today we encounter the stunning Snaefellsnes Peninsula. We also enjoy scenic views at Grabrok Crater, and stop to view the thermal areas of Deildartunguhver and Hraunfossar Falls. Later we stop at a Gauksmyri farm featuring famed Icelandic horses – small, hardy, and with long manes. En route, we visit Glaumbaer, a folk museum featuring authentic turf houses. B,Dĭay 7: Siglufjordur/Borgarbyggo We travel towards the southwest corner of Iceland today, passing through more incredible natural scenery. We travel on to Siglufjordur, where we visit the unique Herring Era Museum then arrive at our hotel in time for dinner there tonight. Mid-morning, we arrive in Akureyri, where we have free time to explore and for lunch on our own. Our last stop: jaw-dropping Dettifoss, Europe’s most powerful waterfall and Iceland’s “Niagara.” B,L,Dĭay 6: Lake Myvatn/Akureyri/Siglufjordur This morning, we stop at Godafoss, the “waterfall of the gods” named for the carvings of Norse gods discarded here when the country was declared Christian a thousand years ago. ![]() Here we see Asbyrgi, a huge canyon enveloped by towering walls in the middle of the partially wooded canyon sits a hoof-shaped rock called “The Island.” Next, we visit Hljodaklettar Echo Cliffs, where we explore the labyrinth of “echoing rocks” created by the spiral basalt formations of the arches and canyons here. This afternoon, we visit Vatnajokull National Park, yet another of Iceland’s natural wonders. On departures that visit after the puffins have migrated for the season (typically in August), we take a whale watch cruise out of Husavik. Depending on the season, we may see thousands of seabirds here, including puffins, black guillemots, fulmars, and Arctic terns. B,Dĭay 5: Lake Myvatn/Husavik/Vatnajokull National Park This morning we travel to Husavik, where we embark on a bird-watching cruise to Puffin Island. We stop to explore the bizarre lava formations at Dimmuborgir, and also see the region’s unique “pseudo craters,” the boiling mud pots at Namaskard, the explosion crater at Viti, and the flat volcano system at Krafla. One of the world’s natural wonders, Lake Myvatn and its environs of bubbling mud flats, lava fields, and lunar-like volcanic craters comprise a stunning national park. Bĭay 4: Selfoss/Reykjavik/Akureyri/Lake Myvatn We transfer to Reykjavik this morning for the one-hour flight to Akureyri, Iceland’s “northern capital,” where, upon arrival, we travel to beautiful Lake Myvatn. En route to our hotel, we stop by the Solheimajokull “sliding” glacier. This afternoon, we walk along the black-sand beach at Reynisfjara, lined with columnar basalt-filled caves. We continue on to lovely Vik, Iceland’s southernmost town, where we’re free to explore and shop for items of locally produced wool. B,Dĭay 3: Selfoss/Vik Our first stop today is at picturesque Seljalandsfoss, Iceland’s most visited waterfall, followed by nearby Skogafoss, another popular waterfall, known for its rainbows on sunny days. Tonight: a briefing on the journey ahead followed by a welcome dinner. Mid-afternoon, we reach pastoral Selfoss, and our hotel. We stop to view the geothermal exhibit at the Hellisheidi Power Plant. for Reykjavik, Icelandĭay 2: Arrive Reykjavik/Selfoss Upon our early morning arrival in Iceland’s capital, we meet our Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director, have breakfast at a local restaurant then enjoy a scenic drive east.
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