Nature's Classroom
Escorted Coach Tour
Discover Iceland, the ‘Land of Fire and Ice’. This itinerary unites the whole of the country to create one magnificent experience, for each day will bring a new adventure with numerous famous attractions, taking in the beauty and variety of the Icelandic landscape as well as its culture.
Offered Free Of Charge!
A VISIT TO THE BLUE LAGOON
GIVING YOU THE OPPORTUNITY
TO EXPERIENCE THIS UNIQUE WONDER OF
ICELANDS NATURE
DAY 1 UK/Iceland.
Fly UK/ICELAND
Overnight Reykjavik
DAY 2 Borgarnes – Snæfellsnes Peninsula
From Reykjavik we drive to the new Settlement Centre in Borgarnes to discover how Iceland was settled. Heading along the south coast of the renowned Snæfellsnes peninsula to Arnarstapi, with its magnificent columnar basalt rock formations. Circle around the legendary Snæfellsjökull glacier, which covers a central volcano.
Overnight Snæfellsness area
DAY 3 Bird spotting and Icelandic horses
On the way to Stykkisólmur, we stop off at Bjarnarhöfn for a taste of shark, a traditional Icelandic dish. In Stykkishólmur, option to either relax and explore the town o go on an optional brid and nature spotting cruise in Breidafjordur bay. Afterwards heading north for an introduction to Icelandic horses including a short lecture and horse show.
Overnight Gauksmýri area
DAY 4 Goðafoss - Húsavík
Continuing to Akureyri, the trade and cultural capital of the north. Spend time in awe at the thundering Goðafoss waterfall before continuing to Húsavík where there’s a possibility to visit the Whale Centre and take a Whale Watching Boat trip from Husavik Harbour (optional).
Overnight Húsavík
DAY 5 Lake Mývatn
A day to explore the fascinating surroundings of Lake Mývatn, a paradise for birdwatchers and geologists. The lava formations at Dimmuborgir and pseudocraters at Skútustaðir, the solfataras of Námafjall and the ringwall-crater Hverfjall, combine to make this area unique. Also explore the site of recent volcanic activity at Krafla.
Also an opportunity (optional) to enjoy the warm mineral-rich waters of the Mývatn Nature Baths
Overnight Egillstadir
DAY 6 East Fjords
Discover the spectacular geology of the remote Eastern fjords. Visit the Icelandic World War II museum in Reyðarfjörður, the burial site of the ancient local seer and the famous mineral collection in Stöðvarfjörður. Drive south through breathtaking landscapes to Djúpivogur and Hornafjörður.
Overnight Höfn area.
DAY 7 Skaftafell National Park - Kirkjubæjarklaustur
Vatnajökull is larger than all the rest of Europe's glaciers combined, we explore some of its numerous awe-inspiring outlets and take a boat tour on the glacial lagoon Jokulsarlon, sailing among the huge icebergs. Continuing to Skaftafell National Park and Skeiðarársandur, the largest outwash plain in Iceland.
Overnight Kirkjubæjarklaustur area.
DAY 8 South Shore
Watch the dramatic scenery of outwash plains and lava fields go by on the way to Dyrhólaey, a solitary cliff teeming with bird life. We stop to admire the mighty Skógarfoss waterfall on the way to a small arable and livestock farm and take a look at the Soil Reclamation programme based at Gunnarsholt. Continue through the farmlands to Flúðir for a very different view of Iceland.
Overnight Flúðir area.
DAY 9 Geyser - Gullfoss - Reykjavík
Enjoy great photo opportunities in the world-famous hot spring area of Geysir. Wait a few minutes for Strokkur to erupt and send a magnificent water and steam column high into the air surrounded by other bubbling and boiling springs. Head to the magnificent Gullfoss waterfall, and from there to Þingvellir National Park, the ancient site of the Iceland's first parliament and a geologically fascinating area.
Overnight Reykjavik
DAY 10 Iceland/UK
Fly ICELAND/UK
Tour Details:
2 Nights Reykjavik
7 Nights Escorted Tour
Maximum number of participants 25
Departures: (Guaranteed*) London(Heathrow) & Glasgow: 9 Nights Sundays:
English Speaking
22 June. 06 & 20* July. 03 August London(Heathrow) Day flight option Outbound 13:00/15:00. Supplement on request.
Child Reduction
Under 12 Years (2 Adults:Sharing) 45%
Price Includes:
• Return Economy Class Scheduled Flights
by Icelandair UK/Iceland.
London(Heathrow) Flights Based on ‘Evening Special’ Departures:
Outbound: 21:10/23:10. Inbound: 16:10/20:10.
• All Airport Taxes.
• Return Airport Transfers by the
‘Flybus’ Service.
• 2 Nights Reykjavik.
• 7 Nights Escorted Coach Tour.
• Rooms with Private Facilities throughout.
• 6 Dinners whilst on Tour (Day 4 Husavik not included)
• Breakfast.
Activities included:
• Entrance to The Icelandic Settlement Centre
• Entrance to Bjarnarhöfn
• Horse show in Gauksmyri
• Entrance to The Iceland wartime museum in Reyðarfjörður
• Entrance to Petra´s stone collection
• Entrance to Þorvaldseyri farm
• Boat tour on the Glacial Lagoon
Optional Activities:
• Super jeep tour
• Horse riding
• Nature & birdwatching cruise in Breidafjordur Bay.
• Nature baths at Myvatn.
• Entrance to the Whale Museum in Husavk
• Whale watching tour in Husavik
Tour Code: IC NC
Tour Dates: June, July & August
Cost Per Person from:
Double/Twin [Share] @ £1865.00pp. Single @ £2285.00pp.
Children (under 12 years) sharing a room with parents pay 45%.