Overview
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Globus has included some spectacular experiences to make your Iceland vacation special. In Thingvellir, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, walk through the rift valley that marks the separation between two of the world’s major tectonic plates. In Geysir, experience the geothermal areas and taste freshly baked bread, cooked using the heat from the hot springs. Pair it with a glass of Geysir schnapps. Another unique and unforgettable experience Globus offers is a boat cruise to see whales in their natural habitat. Marvel at the Gullfoss waterfall; drive through the national park at Skaftafell; stop at Lake Jökulsárlón, where some of the most spectacular scenes of the James Bond movie Die Another Day were filmed. Join us to experience the exquisite natural beauty that will stay with you for years to come—a guided vacation in Iceland you’ll treasure forever.
Highlights
Welcome dinner; orientation; farewell dinner at a local restaurant. Departures April 12–September 20: boat cruise, LF see whales in their natural habitat
THINGVELLIRLF Walk through the rift valley that marks the separation between the North American and the European tectonic plates
GEYSIR Admire the hot springs; LF taste local specialties and drink a glass of schnapps
GULLFOSS LF Marvel at the waterfall
SKAFTAFELLDrive through the national park
LAKE JÖKULSÁRLÓN LF See the setting of James Bond’s Die Another Day and see the largest glacier in Europe
SKOGAFOSS & SELJALANDSFOSS Admire the Waterfalls
HELLISHEIÐARVIRKJUNVisit the geothermal heat and electric power station
2020 Tour itinerary
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
Total meals included:
- 5 breakfasts, 5 dinners
ARRIVE IN REYKJAVIK, ICELAND
Day1
Welcome to Reykjavik! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Meals included:
- Dinner
REYKJAVIK–THINGVELLIR–GEYSIR–GULLFOSS–KIRKJUBÆJARKLAUSTUR
Day2
After an orientation drive of Reykjavik, continue to Thingvellir, a geological paradise. Here, LF walk through the rift valley that marks the separation between the North American and European tectonic plates. Next, stop at the hot springs at Geysir for a real treat: meet the chef of the Geysir restaurant in the geothermal areas. LF Taste freshly baked bread, which is cooked using the heat from the hot springs, and served with Icelandic butter, boiled eggs and herring, and a glass of Geysir schnapps, served at freezing point. Marvel at LF the mighty Gullfoss waterfall. Arrive in Kirkjubæjarklaustur.
Today’s Distance: 221 mi / 356 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
KIRKJUBÆJARKLAUSTUR. EXCURSION TO SKAFTAFELL NATIONAL PARK & LAKE JÖKULSÁRLÓN
Day3
Drive through the national park at Skaftafell and LF stop at Lake Jökulsárlón, where some of the most spectacular scenes of the James Bond movie Die Another Day were filmed. Watch how the largest glacier in Europe, Vatnajökull, flows into the lake, forming icebergs.
Today’s Distance: 155 mi / 250 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
KIRKJUBÆJARKLAUSTUR–SKOGAFOSS–SELJALANDSFOSS– HELLISHEIðARVIRKJUN–REYKJAVIK
Day4
Enjoy a spectacular drive along Skogafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls and see the Eyjafjallajökull volcano, well known for the eruption that generated the massive ash cloud in 2010. Stop in Hellisheiðarvirkjun, where you will visit the geothermal heat and electric POWER STATION. Arrive in Reykjavik, and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
Today’s Distance: 158 mi / 255 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
REYKJAVIK
Day5
Departures April 12-September 20 include LF a morning excursion by boat to watch whales in their natural habitat. This afternoon, join an optional excursion to the Blue Lagoon. Tonight, a farewell dinner has been prepared at one of the city’s fine restaurants to celebrate the success of your Icelandic journey.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
REYKJAVIK
Day6
. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Things to note
- Slight changes to the day-by-day itinerary cannot be excluded.
- Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.
- Hotels outside of Reykjavik may not always be of the standard usually expected.
- Certain features are subject to nature’s law.
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Hilton Reykjavik Nordica
First-Class
Contemporary concrete & glass hotel in the heart of business district, near shopping, sports facilities & exhibition hall.
Location
Sudurlandsbraut 2, Reykjavik, Iceland
Hotel Facilities
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Currency Exchange
- Parking/Valet
- Concierge desk
- Gift Shop
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
- ATM
- Fitness Room
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
- Spa Services
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Hair Dryer
- Cable/Satellite
- Phone
- Air Conditioning
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Room Service
- Coffee Maker
- Television
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Internet Access
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Mini-bar
- Desk
Klaustur
First-Class
This 57-room hotel offers modern Scandinavian comfort in close proximity to the magnificent Vatnajökull glacier and spectacular Sidufjoll mountains. Locally sourced ingredients are highlighted in the restaurant's dishes, and the cozy bar with outdoor terrace offers the perfect place to enjoy drinks and snacks.
Location
Klausturvegur 6, Kirkjubaejarklaustur, Iceland
Hotel Facilities
- Parking/Valet
- Free WiFi
- Gift Shop
- ATM
- Elevator
- Bar/Lounge
- Luggage Storage
- Restaurant On-Site
Room Facilities
- Alarm Clock
- Cable/Satellite
- Window Opens
- Television
- Phone
- Climate Control
- Wake-Up Calls
- Desk
- Air Conditioning
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Hair Dryer
- Internet Access
