Iceland - Fjords, Glaciers and Hot Springs

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Explore the rugged beauty of this North Atlantic island nation. For most people, the name Iceland conjures up little more than snow and ice. But it is much more than ice - in its sagas, puffins, glaciers, fjords, active volcanoes, lava fields and hot springs, you'll find the perfect blend of nature, culture and history. We begin in the capital city of Reykj...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Visit Thingvellir National Park - a UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • Explore Lake Myvatn
    • Watch geysers erupt
    • Circle continental glaciers
    • Whale watching
    • Walk on ancient lava deserts
    • Soak in hot springs and geothermal pools
    • Glacier walk
    • Visit Skaftafell National Park

What's this trip about?

    Explore the rugged beauty of this North Atlantic island nation. For most people, the name Iceland conjures up little more than snow and ice. But it is much more than ice - in its sagas, puffins, glaciers, fjords, active volcanoes, lava fields and hot springs, you'll find the perfect blend of nature, culture and history. We begin in the capital city of Reykjavik and continue south along the scenic coast, taking in lava fields, hot springs and bird cliffs enroute. See the remarkable Geysir, the geyser from which all geysers derive their name, and Hveravellir hot springs - an oasis of warmth amidst two interior glaciers. Experience the hospitality of Icelanders in the quaint coastal towns of Akureyri and Höfn, and enjoy an exciting whale watching trip from Husavik.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 16 people
Age range50 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityKeflavik
End CityReykjavik

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Iceland

Attractions

  • Blue Lagoon
  • Lake Myvatn
  • Reykjavík
  • Skaftafell National Park
  • Thingvellir National park

Activities

  • Bird watching
  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • Hot Springs
  • Nature
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • Whale watching

Trip includes

    • All accommodations throughout
    • All meals, starting with dinner on day 1 and finishing with breakfast on departure day (i.e. The last day of the eldertreks tour)
    • Bottled drinking water throughout the trip
    • All internal transportation
    • Airport transfers on day 1 and departure day (i.e. The last day of the eldertreks tour)
    • All day trips and entrance fees as outlined in the itinerary
    • Tips for hotels (porterage), restaurants and spot guides
    • Services of a trip leader.

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Keflavik, to Thingvellir

Upon arrival in Keflavik, you are met by your Icelandic guide and our adventure begins. The destination for today is Thingvellir National Park. We will drive along the lavafields of the scenic north coast of Reykjanes Peninsula, a land version of the North Atlantic Ri...

Day 2: Geysir, Gullfoss Waterfalls, Glaciers and Hot Springs

Today, we head for the famous Geysir, the geyser from which all geysers derive their name. After earthquakes shook south Iceland in 2000, Geysir now erupts only once in a while, but its faithful deputy Strokkur ("churn") shoots water every 10 to 15 minutes, over 100 f...

Day 3: Husavik -Whale Watching

The day starts with a visit to the lush botanical gardens of Akureyri. We cross the mountains east of Eyjafjordur and stop at the famous Godafoss falls where the Law speaker of the ancient Althing - the Icelandic parliament - threw the statues of the Nordic gods, afte...

Day 4: Lake Myvatn

Myvatn is world famous for its bird-life and volcanic formations. Lake Myvatn has the largest duck colony in Europe. Many other bird species are also found there, such as the great northern and red-throated divers, arctic terns, red-necked phalaropes, the gyr falcon, ...

Day 5: Nordic Farming Heritage, Highland Desert and Fjords

Before we leave the active volcanic part of Iceland we stop at the steaming sulphur pits of Hverarond, east of Mt. Namafjall. We continue our journey to the east and cross the vast northern highland before our visit to a reconstructed farm called Saenautasel. The old ...

Day 6: South Coast, Village of Hofn

A relaxing day as we head for the south coast. We drive up Hoffellsdalur valley to one of the outlet glaciers from Vatnajokull before we head for the village of Hofn, the largest village on the south east coast. The village is in a beautiful setting along side an estuary, with a magnificent view to the Vatnajokull icecap. We have a relaxing afternoon to explore the town.  Overnight at Hofn.

Day 7: Vatnajokull Icecap, Glacier Lagoon and Skaftafell National Park

We drive along the southeast coast and head for Skaftafell National Park. This is a very scenic drive along the Vatnajokull glacier, which is the third largest icecap in the world and the largest one in Europe. We head to the Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, a spectacular ...

Day 8: Skaftafell National Park - Glacial Hikes, Svartifoss Waterfall

Today, we spend the day in the National Park. We hike up to the old farm, Skaftafell, which is a very good example of a 19th century farmhouse. We travel to the beautiful waterfall, Svartifoss, one of the prettiest in Iceland. The falls run through the middle of a bea...

Day 9: To Hveragerdi, Skogafoss Falls, Dyrholaey Rock Arch & Seljalands Falls

This morning we visit the Eyjafjallajokull Volcano Visitors Center located at Thorvaldseyr Farm at the base of the volcano which made world headlines in 2010.

The road to Reykjavik takes us through immense areas of black sand, with the Atlantic on one side and ...

Day 10: Hveragerdi Hot springs, Blue Lagoon, Reykjavik

Following breakfast, we enjoy a tour of Hveragerdi. There are many hot springs in and around town. There is no such thing as the status quo in an area like this one. The geothermal activity is constantly changing, so much that there are examples of people having had h...

Day 11: Depart Reykjavik

This morning we go for a tour of the city and head for the downtown area. We enjoy a gentle walk around the city's central lake, and through its adjoining streets and parks to see the Parliament House and the City Hall. From the downtown area, we take a short drive to...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $6,495
Price per day$590
Single supplement (single occupancy)$1,295
Last Updated: 8/2/2018

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ElderTreks is the world's first adventure travel company designed exclusively for people 50 and over. Established in 1987, ElderTreks offers active, off-the-beaten-path, small-group adventures by both land and sea in over 100 countries. ElderTreks offers wildlife and tribal African safaris, active hiking trips to the Rockies, Himalayas and Andes, expeditions by icebreakers to the Arctic and Antarctic and cultural journeys throughout Asia, South America and much of the world. We invite you to browse through our website, request a catalogue or give us a call. A real person will always answer during business hours. We hope you can join ElderTreks on one of our small group adventures for travelers 50 plus.

Here are some of great reasons to travel with ElderTreks:

Small group experience: Maximum group size on our land adventures is 16 - guaranteed.

Expedition ships, not cruise ships (Capacity of 8-200 passengers): On our ship-based adventures, we use expedition ships - not cruise ships. Smaller vessels allow for more personal interaction and reduce our impact at the sites we visit.

Experts with first-hand knowledge: When you book a trip with ElderTreks, you have access to people who have been where you are going. You may deal directly with people who are able to answer your questions.

Genuine travel experiences: ElderTreks takes you off the beaten path on carefully crafted itineraries that are unique and thoughtfully planned. We do not support conveyor-belt tourism, where groups are pushed through a rigid itinerary at the expense of spontaneity.

Sustainable, responsible travel: We support a number of development projects throughout the world, and we make sure you have close contact with local people. During some of our adventures, you have the opportunity to visit schools and orphanages.

Comfortable, charming accommodations: We select hotels based on comfort, location and charm with private washrooms. Shared facilities are only used where there is no alternative, and such exceptions are clearly noted.

Great value: Our many repeat travelers tell us that we consistently deliver high caliber journeys at an affordable price. You will find our adventures eventful, stimulating and great value for your money.

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Small group tours offered exclusively for travelers aged 50+ with a focus on active and adventurous experiences.

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What's excluded

    • International flights
    • Tips to ElderTreks tour leader
    • National guide bus driver
    • Alcoholic drinks, visa’s and travel insurance.

Accommodation

,Comfortable with private bathrooms.
Cancellation policy
  • Cancellation made Cancellation Fee(days before departure),  More than 100 days cancellation fee is deposit amount*
  • Cancellation made Cancellation Fee(days before departure),  31 – 99 days cancellation fee is 50% of tour price.
  • Cancellation made Cancellation Fee(days before departure0 – 30 days cancellation fee is 100% of tour price.
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Age Requirements
50 years and up
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Comfort notes

Some long drives.

Trip ID
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