Explore spectacular landscapes and Icelandic lore with a visit to Reynisfjara’s black sand beach and basalt rock formations; legends say trolls created it centuries ago.
2023 Taste of Iceland Coach Tour - 6 Days/5 Nights
Duration: 6 Days
Price: Starts from $0 USD
Itineraries
Day 1: Reykjavik Panoramic Tour | Perlan Observation Deck
Your tour departs your hotel at 2:00 PM. Discover the capital city Reykjavik on a panoramic tour, experiencing its charming architecture and beautiful, brightly-colored rooftops. Visit the Perlan Observation Deck to see magnificent 360º views of the city and its surroundings of mountain, glacier and volcano vistas. Return to your hotel for a welcome drink and canapés with your group, followed by free time for dining independently. .
Day 2: Golden Circle | Fridheimar Tomato Farm
Head out on the famed Golden Circle, starting with the spectacular Thingvellir National Park, a meeting place of old Icelandic clans. It is also where the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates meet above ground. Journey to the Secret Lagoon: smaller and more intimate than the Blue Lagoon, it's where savvy travelers go to enjoy the Icelandic spa experience. Don't forget your swimsuit! Savor lunch in the greenhouse of Fridheimar Tomato Farm. Then it's on to the Strokkur Geyser, which erupts every 10 minutes. Stop at Gullfoss Waterfall, one of Iceland's most popular sights; with two separate drops, it's the one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the world. Move on to your simple but beautifully-situated rural hotel below the Hekla volcano where you'll enjoy dinner with your group.
(B, L, D)
Day 3: LAVA Center | Skogar Folk Museum | Skogafoss Waterfall | Black Sand Beach
Visit the LAVA Center to learn about Iceland's volcanoes, and how their eruptions and lava flows have shaped the country over time. Visit the Skogar Folk Museum to explore Iceland's cultural heritage and learn about the lives of Iceland's early settlers through an array of tools, books, and handicrafts. Visit the nearby Skogafoss Waterfall, where on sunny days a double rainbow is often visible. Discover Reynisfjara's black sand beach and rock formations along with the legends of its history. Dine at your hotel tonight.
(B, D)
Day 4: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon | Diamond Beach | Skaftafell Wilderness Area
Visit the Skaftafell Wilderness Area and view some of its wonders: glaciers, waterfalls, a snow-capped volcano and lava fields. Savor lunch with a view of the surrounding countryside at the Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon. Visit the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, where bright blue and white icebergs dot the waters. Head to nearby Diamond Beach and marvel at glistening natural ice sculptures on the black sands. Return to your accommodation and dine independently this evening.
(B, L)
Day 5: Seljalandsfoss Waterfall | Reykjavik | The Blue Lagoon
Journey to the beautiful Seljalandsfoss Waterfall where, weather permitting, the sure-footed can walk the trail that takes you behind the 60-meter falls. Travel back to Reykjavik, possibly visiting any itinerary sights you might have missed due to weather. Spend the rest of the afternoon independently exploring the city. In the evening, visit the Blue Lagoon, a geothermal spa in a man-made lake surrounded by lava fields; relax in the heated waters before sharing a farewell dinner with your group.
(B,D)
Day 6: Tour Ends in Reykjavik
Your tour ends after breakfast.
(B)
The itinerary and all visits are weather dependent.
B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner
Highlights
Authentic Local Experiences:
- Enjoy an evening entry to relax in the therapeutic waters of the beautiful Blue Lagoon, a man-made geothermal spa surrounded by a lava field, and indulge in a farewell dinner.
- Traverse the famed Golden Circle to see its stunning sights: the spouting Geyser hot spring, breathtaking Gullfoss waterfall, and Thingvellir – the surprising location of the oldest parliament in the world.
- Diamond Beach
- Blue Lagoon Dinner
- Fridheimar Tomato Farm Lunch
- Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
- LAVA Center
- Secret Lagoon
- Skogafoss Waterfall
- Strokkur Geyser
- Thingvellir National Park
- 5 Breakfasts (B), 2 Lunches (L) and 3 Dinners (D)
- Fosshotel Reykjavik | Reykjavik (1)
- Fosshotel Hekla | Brjansstadir (1)
- Fosshotel Nupar | Kalfafell (2)
- Fosshotel Reykjavik | Reykjavik (1)
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