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If you’re looking for a short tour that perfectly introduces you to Iceland’s nature and culture, you just found it! We’ll show you beloved South Iceland places such as Geysir,

Gullfoss waterfall, the Glacial Lagoon/Diamond Beach, Eyjafjallajökull volcano, and the Blue Lagoon. We’ve included fun activities unique to the summer, when nature is at its greenest, birdlife is vibrant, and there is plenty of daylight to explore. Overnights in the countryside let you experience how the legendary midnight sun burnishes the landscapes with a magical glow

Itinerary

Arrival at Keflavík International airport. Transfers to Reykjavík are not included in the tour. We would be happy to arrange shared or private transfers for you, so let us know at booking time.

If you arrive earlier in the day, you might consider adding a day tour. We’d be happy to make suggestions based on your interests. One of our favorite activities after a long flight is to visit one of the neighborhood geothermal pools. If you want a uniquely Icelandic hot visit!

It’s also very nice to take a stroll in the old city center, perhaps visiting one of the museums or relaxing with a cup of coffee in a cosy café.

Dinner this evening is at your leisure. Reykjavík offers a multitude of restaurants, making dinner a wonderful way to get better acquainted with Iceland's capital.Please note that hotels in Iceland start check-in around 2:00p), and early check-in is not guaranteed. Most hotels will be happy to store your luggage if you are not able to check in early

Lively Geysers – Famous Waterfalls – Black Sand Beaches

Breakfast at your hotel. Your guide will meet you in the lobby of the hotel. Depart Reykjavík and head onwards to Þingvellir National Park (UNESCO World Heritage site) where the world’s oldest parliament met for centuries on the shores of Iceland’s largest lake. This place makes us Icelanders enormously proud of our heritage. You might even have a rare chance to walk between two continents!

Head onwards to the geothermal fields of Geysir with bubbling mud pools and the high-spouting Strokkur hot spring. A short drive away is the dramatic two-tiered Gullfoss waterfall, the Golden Falls. A series of footpaths lets you view the falls from different angles. Enjoy a taste of local culture in Laugarvatn. This town is built around three hot springs, and the residents have cleverly harnessed the hot springs for power and hot water. You’ll visit a unique outdoor geothermal bakery where sweet Icelandic rye bread is baked in hot sands. You can taste

some of the freshly baked bread, hot from the ground. It’s especially delicious eaten with Icelandic butter and smoked Arctic trout.

Drive along the scenic South Shore, one of Iceland’s main farming areas. Drive by typical family farms, often with colorful herds of horses grazing in the fields. If the skies are clear, you might see

the area’s two most famous volcanoes in the distance: Mount Hekla (last eruption 2000) and Eyjafjallajökull (last eruption 2010).

Stop at the spectacular waterfalls Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss. Each waterfall is unique and makes a perfect subject for a photo.

Visit the nearby Reynisfjara beach, where you can take a walk on the black sand, admiring the extraordinary rock formations and thundering waves of the Atlantic Ocean. The South Shore is home to many varieties of seabirds, including the popular and charming puffin. (Puffins are generally in Iceland between mid-May and mid-August).

End the day in Vík, Iceland’s southernmost town. Summer nights in the countryside are peaceful, and the light from the midnight sun burnishes the landscape with a golden glow. The sun descends

toward the horizon, but it never completely sets. During sunny evenings, the sky is often filled with glorious shades of pink and gold.

Dinner and overnight in the Vík area.

Approximate Driving Distance: 340 km / 211 miles

Optional Tour.

Black Beach Horseback Riding – Enjoy an easy-going ride on Icelandic horses along a scenic black sand beach. Suitable for beginners.

Duration: 1 hour

Includes: Horseback riding tour, expert riding tour guide, safety helmet | Not Included: Meals & refreshments.

Age limit: 10 years; Weight limit: 100kg (220 lbs).

Glacial Lagoon with Icebergs – Europe’s Largest Glacier

Breakfast at your hotel. Today you’ll be visiting the southern area of Vatnajökull National Park,named after Europe’s largest glacier. The total park area covers almost 14% of Iceland, making itthe largest national park in Western Europe!

Start your day by crossing Eldhraun, a vast and surreal lava field created from a very destructive18th-century eruption. Eldhraun is the largest recorded single lava flow in Earth’s history. Visit Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon where you can enjoy the breath-taking sight of icebergs floatingin the fantastic 180m (591 ft.) deep glacial lagoon. You’ll get an even closer look with a boat tourthat takes you among the drifting icebergs. During the trip you’ll learn about the lagoon and perhaps taste some of the glacial ice.Near Jökulsárlón is the dramatic beauty of the Diamond Beach, where shrinking icebergs settle on the black sands before they drift out to sea. Visit the national park’s famous Skaftafell area, a green oasis of outstanding natural beauty surrounded by several magnificent glaciers and volcanoes.

Head back to Vík village. This evening, we invite you to enjoy several Icelandic summer traditions. Meet some Vík locals at Smiðjan Brugghús Icelandic brewpub, where you’ll learn how the delicious

beer is made and sample some of the brews.

Smiðjan is known for its tasty Icelandic-style barbecue cuisine, which you’ll get to enjoy at dinner.

Grilling and barbecues are summer traditions every family in Iceland has enjoyed, whether at home or in a countryside holiday cottage.

This evening, join your group for a night walk in the beautiful Vík area (subject to weather conditions). Many Icelanders enjoy late evening walks in the midnight sun, a time of the day known as the “magical hour.” Several Icelandic folktales actually describe magical things that have happened on bright summer evenings. During your walk you’ll try some tasty Icelandic refreshments. You might even have a chance to listen to and learn some beloved Icelandic summer songs.

Dinner and overnight in the Vík area.

Approximate Driving Distance: 390 km / 242 miles

Greenhouse Village – Icelandic Horses – Thundering Waves – Geothermal Lagoon

Breakfast at your hotel. Head back along the beautiful South Coast, enjoying a different view of the winter landscapes. Visit the village of Hveragerði, which is one of the few sites in the world located

directly in the middle of a geothermal area. Hveragerði is often called "The Flower Village" because of its geothermal greenhouses.

Next, you’ll visit a horse farm to meet some locals: Icelandic horses. This Viking horse breed played a pivotal role in Icelandic history. Enjoy petting these friendly horses and snapping a few selfies with them. You’ll also taste some sweet refreshments that are traditionally served on Icelandic farms.

Turn onto a southern coastal road and follow alongside the shoreline with its breathtaking sea waves. The road takes you through the surreal landscapes of the Reykjanes peninsula, where you can enjoy a dip in the famous Blue Lagoon, a unique wonder of nature with pleasantly warm,mineral-rich water in the middle of a black lava field. Return to you farewell at the hotel. The evening is open for you to enjoy your own activities. Dinner is on your

own.

Overnight in Reykjavík.

Approximate Driving Distance: 295 km / 183 miles

Breakfast at your hotel. Please note that this might be a light breakfast if you are taking an early morning departure flight. Transfer on your own to the international airport for your departure flight.

The airport transfer is not included, but we are happy to help you arrange shared or private transfers.

We recommend you depart from your hotel no later than three hours before your departure flight. We wish you a pleasant trip back to your homeland and hope to see you in Iceland again

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