ICELAND & GREENLAND

Upon arrival at Keflavik airport by 1510 hrs, transfer by Flybus airport shuttle to Reykjavík for check-in at your hotel Radisson Blu Saga. Evening free to relax or walk around. Overnight stay

 

Breakfast in the hotel. Take the Flybus airport shuttle from the hotel to the local airport to check-in for the flight to Ilulissat at 1115 hrs. Arrive around 1230 hrs and transfer to the hotel Arctic. Later, you can walk around this small town or choose from several optional tours available there. Overnight .

 

Breakfast. Leave for one of the optional tours (listed below) on your own. Overnight stay

 

Breakfast. Go for one of the following optional tours on your own. Overnight stay.

 

Breakfast. Morning free. Transfer to the airport for the flight to Reykjavik at 1315 hrs. On arrival around 1930 hrs, transfer to the hotel . Overnight in Reykjavik

 

Breakfast at the hotel. Around 0900 hrs, start the tour by driving towards the Blue Lagoon which is a geothermal spa situated in a lava field south of Reykjavík capital area. Once there, you have many options such as walking in the Blue Lagoon’s spectacular surroundings, bathing in the milky blue-green and mineral-rich waters or enjoying a massage under the open sky. At 1400 hrs, start the guided tour with the first stop at small fishing village of Grindavik. Then, head towards the geothermal area of Seltun where you will be able to explore the boiling mudpools. On the way back to Reykajavik, drive through the lunar landscape of Krysuvik and make a final stop at the Kleifarvatn, the largest lake in the area. Return to Reykjavik in the late afternoon. Overnight stay Included: Transfers (without guide) to the lagoon and fully guided tour of the Reykajanes area Excluded: Bathing fee or viewing fee at Blue Lagoon

 

Breakfast. Hotel pick-up around 0800 hrs, to leave for the Golden Circle tour covering Thingvellir National Park, a remarkable historical and geological site, which is located by Lake Thingvallavatn, the largest lake in Iceland. The beautiful canyon running through the park is actually the meeting point of two of the earth's tectonic plates. Furthermore, in this area the oldest form of parliament had met since 930. Gullfoss waterfall (i.e. the Golden Waterfall) where you will see thousands of tons of icy water thunder majestically down in double falls into a deep canyon. Geysir geothermal area where bubbling hot springs and geysers are abundant. Here you'll find also Strokkur, the most active geyser in the area, spouting up to 25-30 meters. Return to hotel for overnight stay

 

Breakfast. Around 0930 hrs, go to the old harbour in the city centre for the whale watching cruise tour starting from 1000 hrs to see the unforgettable world of whales & sea birds. The cruise passes several islands inhabited by colonies of puffians, which is an excellent photo opportunity. Afternoon free on your own. Overnight in Reykjavik . Included: Whale watching tour with entrance to the Whale Watching Centre Excluded: Transfer to/from harbour to your hotel

 

Transfer to the airport by a Flybus shuttle for the flight to USA/Dublin at ??? hrs. Tour ends.