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Volcanoes and Ice Summer, 9 Days from Reykjavik

9 Days / 2 locations in Iceland and Greenland

Combine West Greenland's icebergs with the Viking history of Iceland. This tour starts in Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland which is a blend of past and present. Explore Unesco designated areas such as Krysuvik and Tingvellir, the geothermal wonders of Gullfoss and Geysir before travelling to Ilulissat - 300 kilometres north of the Polar Circle and home to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ilulissat Icefjord

Iceland's Golden Circle combined with Ilulissat; The Town of Icebergs.

Reykjavik (Iceland)

A true blend of the past and present. You will find all facilities of a metropolis as well as the warm friendliness of a small town.

This programme suits clients who do not want to change accommodation every day and like to have several options of evening restaurants and city facilities within close range.

Reykjavik is the ideal base for excursions to the most famous highlights of South Iceland:

The Blue Lagoon.

The majestic waterfall Gullfoss.

The Geysir area with erupting hot springs.

The National Park of Thingvellir; a historic site through centuries and a masterpiece of nature with a scenic lake and rifts which mark where the continental plates of Europe and America meet.

Ilulissat (Greenland)

Explore this modern Greenlandic town north of the Polar Circle and experience the unique Disko Bay:

Calving glaciers and gigantic icebergs: Majestic icebergs are situated in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ilulissat Ice Fjord right outside the town and can be experienced at close range on our Midnight Cruises or during full day excursions where we cruise close to the impressive glacier of Eqip. Isolated Settlements: On other excursions we sail to small and remote settlements, where "the old world" and the Greenlandic hunters still live much according to ancient traditions.

Itinerary

 
Day 1     Reykjavik
Accommodation: Reykjavik Fosshotel

Arrival to Keflavik Airport. Private pick-up by our local representative and transfer to your hotel in Reykjavik. If times allows we will go via Krysuvik. Overnight at Fosshotel or similar.

 
Day 2     Reykjavik
Accommodation: Reykjavik Fosshotel
Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning city sightseeing of Reykjavik including the town of Hafnarfjordur where we visit the Fish Market, the open air museum Arbær, one of the outdoor swimming pools and the towering Hallgrim's Church. We also pass through the old town, the harbor, the summit-meeting house Höfdi and the House of Parliament.

Afternoon at leisure in Reykjavik.

 
Day 3     Reykjavik
Accommodation: Reykjavik Fosshotel
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner

Breakfast at the hotel. Today's excursion is one of the most popular day trips in Iceland: The Golden Circle where we experience the majestic waterfall at Gullfoss, the erupting hot springs at Geysir, the national park of Thingvellir and the greenhouse village of Hveragerdi.

Tonight dinner is included at Restaurant Reykjavik - you can look forward to sampling the Big Icelandic Fish Buffet!

 
Day 4     Reykjavik - Ilulissat
Accommodation: Arctic Hotel
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning free at leisure. Transfer from hotel to airport. Midday flight with Air Iceland from Reykjavik Domestic Airport to Ilulissat. Meet and greet by Arctic Adventure guide.

Transfer to the hotel for check-in, information meeting and guided city walk. Welcome dinner at the hotel.

 
Days 5 - 7     Ilulissat
Accommodation: Arctic Hotel
Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Free days for optional tours. Farewell dinner on day 7

* HIKE TO SERMERMIUT | 3 HOURS

* HUNTERS' SETTLEMENT - RODEBAY | 6 HOURS

* MIDNIGHT CRUISE TO THE ICE FJORD | 3 HOURS

* HUNTERS SETTLEMENT ILIMANAQ | 6 HOURS

* HOME VISIT | 2 HOURS

* THE CALVING GLACIER EQI AND ATAA | 6-7 HOURS

* FISHING TOUR | 4 HOURS

* VISIT THE HUSKIES | 1 HOUR

* WHALE SAFARI | 5 HOURS

* DE LUXE FLIGHT OVER THE ICE FJORD | 1 HOUR

* ICE FJORD PHOTO SIGHTSEEING | 35 MIN

* HIKE ON THE CECILY TRAIL | 7 - 8 HOURS

* RODEBAY KAYAK MASTER CLASS | 6 HRS INCL. 2 HRS KAYAKING

* ILULISSAT KAYAK EVENING | 3 HOURS

 
Day 8     Ilulissat - Reykjavik
Accommodation: Reykjavik Fosshotel
Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Farewell coffee with your guide at the hotel.Transfer to the airport. Afternoon flight by Air Iceland from Ilulissat to Reykjavik Domestic Airport. Transfer from the airport to your hotel in Reykjavik. Overnight at Reykjavik Fosshotel or similar.

 
Day 9     Reykjavik
Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Individual transfer by scheduled Flybus to Keflavik Airport. The bus departs from your hotel - please inform the reception of your departure time the day before leaving.

 
Price Includes
Roundtrip Air Reykjavik-Ilulissat
Hotel Accommodations 4 Nights
Daily Breakfast
Flybus Transfers Roundtrip Keflavik International Airport
Transfers in Ilulissat
Dinners As Mentioned
City Tour of Reykjavik
Golden Circle Excursion
Price Does Not Include
 Optional Excursions
 Travel Insurance
ARC-1269
1.28.15.WP26