Iceland's Volcanoes & Glaciers

Iceland's Volcanoes & Glaciers– Iceland –6 days / 5 nights, Reykjavik - Skogar - Vik - Westman Islands - ReykjavikIcebergs, glaciers, hot springs, lava fields and volcanoes are plentiful in Iceland being one of the most geologically young and active areas in the world. Witness and experience the marvels of Mother Nature in its purest form, while exploring the main attractions of South Iceland, including the Westman Islands. Join this popular tour and discover the magic of the wonders of Iceland and the magnificent nature forces still shaping the country today.


Operation	May 13 - September 9, 2012
Departure	English/Scandinavian May 13, 20 June 3, 10, 17 July 1, 29 August 5, 26 September 9* * Guaranteed departures
Price	May & September $1,250 per person in double room $1,555 single room June - August $1,465 per person in double room $1,835 single room SPECIAL $100 discount, must be booked by March 31, 2012
Included	4 days guided tour from/to Reykjavik Accommodation 2 nights w/breakfast and w/facilities in Reykjavik Accommodation 3 nights w/breakfast and w/facilities in countryside 3 dinners in the countryside Entrance to Skogar museum Entrance to Thorvaldseyri Volcano Exhibition Roundtrip to Westman Islands with Ferry
Not Included	Horse show at Fridheimar farm and a visit to tomato greenhouses Ice Walk on Solheimajökull Icefall Boat tour on the Glacial Lagoon Fontana Baths at Laugarvatn Flybus transfers Service fee $ 25
Please Note	Children 6-11 years sharing a room and/or traveling with a guardian will receive 50% discount from the listed price. Children 12 years and older pay full price as adults. It is not recommended that children 0-5 years old travel on scheduled tours.
Tour Options	Horse show at Fridheimar farm and a visit to tomato greenhouses Ice Walk on Solheimajökull Icefall Boat tour on the Glacial Lagoon Fontana Baths at Laugarvatn
More Information	Volcanoes and Glaciers map

Day 1 REYKJAVIK Overnight stay in Reykjavik at the newly renovated NATURA Hotel Reykjavik (transfer not included).

Day 2 SKOGAR - SOLHEIMAJÖKULL GLACIER - VIK (B, D) Restless Volcanoes - Folk Museum - Ice Walk
The tour departs from Reykjavik where you will travel south through the greenhouse town of Hveragerdi. Fertile farmland and glacial rivers abound as we continue on through the south of Iceland on the way to Skogar and Skogafoss waterfall. We visit with the farmers of Thorvaldseyri Farm located at the foot of the world famous Eyjafjallajökull volcano that last erupted in the spring of 2010. A visitors center/family run exhibit was opened in spring 2011, here guests can view a 20 minute film about the spectacular natural event. Next a stop will be made at he Skogar Folk Musem before continuing on to Solheimajökull Glacier where an optional glacial walking tour is offered. Overnight in Vik area.

Day 3 KIRKJUBAEJARKLAUSTUR - SKAFTAFELL - JÖKULSARLON (B, D) Europeäs Largest National Park and Glacier - Glacial Lagoon with Icebergs
We travel through the Catholic convent at Kirkjubæjarklaustur towards Skaftafell National Park, one of Iceland's most outstanding areas of natural beauty. The area is dominated by magnificent views of the mighty Vatnajökull, Europe's largest glacier. We continue to Jökulsarlon Glacial Lagoon where huge icebergs float and grind together in the still, deep waters of the lagoon. Back to Vik area for overnight.

Day 4 WESTMAN ISLANDS - POMPELI OF THE NORTH (B, D) Lava Fields - Puffin Island - Magnificent lava fields
We travel along the south coast to Landeyjarhöfn harbor. After arriving at the pier at Bakkafjara we take a 30 minute ferry to the Westman Islands. Once there the group will explore Heimaey Island, the largest of the Westman Islands. Other adventures of the day include: a visit to the puffins in Storhofdi, a walk up to the crater of a volcano that erupted only a few years ago and exploring flora of the new lava field. After lunch the group will have some extra time to explore the Islands on their own. Overnight in Laugarvatn or Hveragerdi area depending on season.
Note: If the route to the Westman Islands is closed due to weather conditions (spring or early summer) the tour will then continue through lava fields and outwash sands formed by floods from the volcano Katla and onwards to Laugarvatn.

Day 5 GULLFOSS - GEYSIR - THINGVELLIR - REYKJAVIK (B) Exploding Geysers - The Famous Golden Waterfalls - National Park with Geological Wonders (UNESCO)
We depart for the Geysir hot spring area to see the famous great Geysir and Strokkur, a hot spring that spouts every few minutes. Onwards we travel to Gullfoss one of Iceland's most impressive waterfalls. Your next stop is Thingvellir National Park, where the ancient parliament met for centuries on the shores of Iceland's largest lake, before heading back to Reykjavik. Overnight stay in Reykjavik.

Day 6 REYKJAVIK (B) Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the international airport (not included).