Geography Trip to Iceland


Country: Iceland

City: Reykjavik

Tour Duration: 7 nights/ 8 days


Package Description

Iceland is an island nation in the North Atlantic, known for its progressive and peaceful society that values freedom and equality highly. It consistently ranks at the top in various global indices for quality of life, gender equality, democracy, healthcare, education, and internet access, making it one of the world's most highly regarded countries in these areas.

The country is characterized by its stark geological contrasts, earning it the nickname “The Land of Fire and Ice.” Iceland boasts some of Europe's largest glaciers as well as some of the most active volcanoes in the world.

Furthermore, Iceland is a place of dramatic variations in light and darkness. The long summer days, with nearly 24 hours of sunlight, contrast sharply with the short winter days, which have only a few hours of daylight.

Itinerary

Day 1

Upon arrival at Keflavik Airport, you will clear immigration and customs and be met by your guide and coach. Your first visit will be to Reykjanes Geopark, which lies on major plate boundaries along the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, part of the 65,000 km mid-ocean ridge that encircles the earth like the seam of a baseball.

Day 2

After enjoying breakfast, you will check out of your hotel. Then, your coach and guide will take you to Seljalandsfoss Waterfall, located in the southern region of Iceland. The waterfall drops 60 meters and is part of the Seljalands River that has its origin in the volcano Eyjafjallajökull.

Day 3

After enjoying breakfast at the Skaalin Hostel, you will visit Laki Lavas and Lomagnupur. Laki, or Lakagígar (Craters of Laki), is a volcanic fissure in the south of Iceland, not far from the canyon of Eldgjá and the small village of Kirkjubæjarklaustur.

After enjoying your packed lunch, you will then visit Jökulsárlón, a large glacial lake in southeast Iceland, on the edge of Vatnajökull National Park.

Day 4

After breakfast, your coach will pick you up, and you will transfer to Landmannalaugar, where you will commence your full-day trip. Landmannalaugar is a place in the Fjallabak Nature Reserve in the Highlands of Iceland.

Day 5

After breakfast, you will take a ferry to Vestmannaeyjar (Westman Islands), an archipelago off Iceland’s south coast, formed by underwater volcanic eruptions. The youngest island, Surtsey, was formed in 1963. Heimaey is the largest and only inhabited island.

You will enjoy a guided coach tour of Heimaey Island. Heimaey, literally "Home Island," is the largest island in the Vestmannaeyjar archipelago, at 13.4 square kilometers.

Day 6

After breakfast at your hotel, you will start a Golden Circle Tour, including visits to Gullfoss Waterfall, Geysir, and Þingvellir before heading to Efstidalur Dairy Farm.

After these visits, you will have your packed lunch before heading to Þingvellir. Þingvellir (Thingvellir) is a historic site and national park in Iceland, east of Reykjavík, known for the Alþing (Althing), the site of Iceland's parliament from the 10th to 18th centuries.

You will then head to Geysir, sometimes known as The Great Geysir, a geyser in southwestern Iceland. Gullfoss is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Iceland. You will then head back to Hotel Ork for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 7

After breakfast, you will check out of your hotel and board the coach. You will start your day at Perlan Ice Cave and Planetarium. Full details are on their website; a brief description is below, however. https://perlan.is/

Volcanoes, glaciers, geothermal marvels, and more come alive through cutting-edge technology and groundbreaking science. The Glaciers and Ice Cave exhibition is included in this unique nature exhibition.

You will then enjoy a city tour of Reykjavik by foot, where you will see the views from Perlan and the Hallgrímskirkja Parish Church.

Hallgrímskirkja is a Lutheran parish church in Reykjavík, Iceland. You will then have time for last-minute shopping before heading for your last night's stop at Hotel Cabin.

Day 8

You will check out of your hotel after breakfast and be transferred by coach for your flight back home.

Includes

  • Return flights
  • Return airport  transfers
  • 7 nights accommodation in hostels and hotels, with teachers in twin rooms and students in multi-bedded accommodation.
  • Breakfasts, packed lunches, and dinner daily.
  • Entrance fees 
  • Two experienced local Icelandic Tourist Association guides for the full duration of the trip.
  • Return ferry crossings to Vestmannaeyjar Island.
  • Transportation by two coaches throughout the trip.
  • Free staff places as indicated.
  • Guided walking tour of Reykjavik, including views from the Perlan and Hallgrimskirkja.
  • Guided Golden Circle tour including Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir, and Þíngvellir National Park visit.
  • Reykjavik Geothermal Park & Landbridge visits.

TERMS & CONDITIONS:
Upon confirmation of the booking, a 25% deposit is non-refundable.
10 days after confirming the booking, we require the passport copies of all passengers.
Cancellation from 90 to 61 days will incur a charge of 50% of the total cost.
Cancellation from 60 to 31 days will incur a charge of 75% of the total cost.
Cancellation from 30 to 1 day will result in no refund being given.
Visa refusal or no appointment available: 25% non-refundable from the date of confirmation.
Visa refusal or no appointment available from 90 to 61 days: 50% non-refundable.
Visa refusal or no appointment available from 60 to 31 days: 75% non-refundable.
Visa refusal or no appointment available from 30 to 1 day: 100% non-refundable.
In case of reducing the number of passengers, the rates will be subject to revision.

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