This is a unique adventure characterized by fire and ice and that you will never forget! Explore the famous wonders of Southern Iceland, including the infamous Eyjafjallajokull volcano, the Glacial Lagoon and the Golden Circle. Visit one of Iceland's most volcanically active areas, observing the breathtaking views left by the violence of the eruptions. No trip to southern Iceland is complete without visiting the volcanic islands of Westman where you will be able to see firsthand the power and destructive fury of volcanoes!
You will also have the opportunity to learn more about Reykjavík, the small and cheerful capital with a rich history and tradition. This good-value tour is the perfect way to combine the unforgettable beauty of Icelandic nature with the energetic cultural atmosphere of Reykjavik.
There are two options for accommodation during the tour - more quality or budget option.
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| Date | Language | ||
| 15 June | Italian | ||
| 06 July | Italian | ||
| 20 July | Italian | ||
| 17 August | Italian | ||
| 24 August | Italian |
Overnight in Reykjavik. Airport-hotel transfer not included.Time available permitting, you could go on a whale watching excursion (optional)
Fertile plains - suggestive waterfalls - black beaches - glacial lagoonWe head towards the Hellisheiði pass which offers a wonderful view of the southern coast. You pass the village of Hveragerði also called the "village of the greenhouses" and continue through fertile plains and small villages admiring in the distance various mountain ranges as well as the majestic Hekla volcano. The goal of the long day is to admire the Jokulsarlon glacial lagoon, where the icebergs float until the ocean water melts them. Along the way there will be intermediate stops to admire the beauty of the south coast.Overnight in the Hella area.
Travel across the cultivated plains of the southern coast to the port of Landeyjahofn. Take a 30-minute ferry to the Westman Islands, enjoying the view of the volcanic islands and seabirds. Your destination is Heimaey Island, the largest of the Westman archipelago. It is the only inhabited island. Life here is quite different from that on the Icelandic "mainland". You will discover the unique history and culture of the area by taking a short trip around the island.Take a dip into the past and visit the Eldheimar Museum. There you can admire houses covered with lava from a previous eruption and where grass and moss now cover the same here and there. Return to the mainland at the end of the day. Overnight and free dinner in Reykjavík.
We continue through lunar panoramas towards the Blue Lagoon, which rises in the middle of corrugated lava fields. The Blue Lagoon is known for the special properties of its mineral-rich waters and for its beneficial effects on the skin. It is the best place for our relaxing bath. Return to Reykjavik.Free time in the evening. If you want you can book and pay in advance optional tours
Meeting with the guide at the hotel entrance. Departure for the Þingvallavatn region, the largest lake in Iceland. Visit to the Þingvellir National Park, of extreme naturalistic, geological and historical interest. Here, in fact, not only is it possible to admire the phenomenon of the division of tectonic plates but in ancient times also the Althingi, the oldest parliamentary form in the world, met there. Then visit the hot springs of Geysir where the active Strokkur will greet you with its high jets of water and steam. A few minutes away, stop to admire the majestic Gullfoss "golden waterfall" often accompanied by a cheerful rainbow. Continue south for a short visit to the greenhouse village Hveragerði before returning to Reykjavik.
Breakfast at the hotel. Please note that it could be a light breakfast if the flight is scheduled in the morning before the regular breakfast time.Transfer hotel-airport Keflavik (Transfer not included).
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