TOUR DETAILS _________________ 10 Days • 16 Meals
DAY 4: WATERFALLS/SKÓGAR FOLK MUSEUM/BLACK SAND BEACH Marvel at two breathtaking waterfalls—Seljalandsfoss, where a path leads behind the cascading water, and Skógafoss, one of Iceland’s largest, plunging 60 meters into a
Jul 9-18, 2026 Price Per Person
Double: $5,999; Single: $7,099 Pre/Post Hotel: Call for pricing Depart/Return: Chicago, IL
misty pool below. Explore Skógar Folk Museum, showcasing Iceland’s cultural heritage with artifacts, historical exhibits, and folklore displays. End the day at Reynisfjara, a striking black sand beach with dramatic basalt columns and roaring waves. B, D DAY 5: JÖKULSÁRLÓN GLACIER LAGOON/BOAT TOUR/ DIAMOND BEACH Journey to Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, where icebergs break off from
HIGHLIGHTS _________________ • Visit Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon & Diamond Beach for stunning iceberg views • Experience the soothing geothermal waters of Mývatn Nature Baths • Whale watching in Hauganes • See the breathtaking Seljalandsfoss & Skógafoss waterfalls • Explore Thingvellir National Park & Friðheimar Greenhouse INCLUSIONS _________________ • Roundtrip airfare from the U.S. • Professional English speaking Tour Director • Welcome Dinner and meals as indicated (B=breakfast, L=Lunch, D=dinner) • Fees and tips for included attractions and meals • Luggage handling at most hotels • 24-hour emergency call service ACCOMMODATIONS _________________ Night 2: Storm Hotel, Reykjavík Night 3: Landhotel, Near Hella Night 4: Hotel Höfn, Höfn Night 5: Lake Hotel Egilsstaðir, Egilsstaðir Nights 6-7: Hotel Akureyri, Akureyri Night 8: Hotel Laugarbakki Night 9 : Storm Hotel, Reykjavík
Embark on a whale-watching excursion in Hauganes
Breiðamerkurjökull Glacier and drift toward the sea. Experience an unforgettable Amphibian Boat Tour, gliding past shimmering icebergs. Then, visit Diamond Beach, where translucent ice formations contrast beautifully against the black volcanic sand. Continue to Egilsstadir for dinner. B, D DAY 6: DETTIFOSS/KRAFLA/NÁMASKARÐ Stand in awe at Dettifoss, Europe’s most powerful waterfall, where torrents of water crash over a 45-meter drop. Explore the volcanic landscapes of Krafla, home to the vivid Víti crater, before visiting Námaskarð, a geothermal area of bubbling mud pools and steaming fumaroles. Finally, transfer to Akureyri, the “Capital of the North,” Iceland’s second largest city. B, D DAY 7: WATERFALLS/LAVA FORMATIONS/GEOTHERMAL BATH Visit Goðafoss, the “Waterfall of the Gods,” spanning 30 meters across a dramatic cliff. Discover Dimmuborgir, or “The Dark Castles,” a surreal lava field formed by an ancient eruption. In Skútustaðir, view the crater formations of Hverfjall before unwinding at Mývatn Nature Baths. Enjoy a soak in its warm, mineral-rich waters while admiring Iceland’s volcanic beauty. B, L DAY 8: WHALE WATCHING/AKUREYRI Embark on a whale-watching excursion in Hauganes. Don’t forget your camera for the incomparable views of Eyjafjordur, Iceland’s oldest whale-watching hub, where sightings of humpback and minke whales are common. Enjoy hot chocolate and cinnamon buns on board the boat, before continuing southeast through green pastures, stunning fjord landscapes to the quaint village of Laugarbakki. B, D DAY 9: CRATER/HOT SPRINGS/HORSE FARM Start the day by visiting Grábrók Crater, formed over 3,400 years ago, for panoramic lava field views. Continue to Deildartunguhver, one of Europe’s most powerful hot springs, then admire the stunning cascades of Hraunfossar and Barnafoss. At Sturlureykir Horse Farm in Reykholt, meet Icelandic horses and sample fresh rye bread baked using geothermal heat. B, D DAY 10: RETURN HOME Transfer to Keflavík airport returning home with memories of Iceland’s breathtaking landscapes. B x
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