Program
Day 1: LARNACA - ZURICH - REYKAVIK - BLUE LAGOON
Meeting at Larnaca airport and departure for the country of extreme geological contrasts. Active volcanoes, hot lava rivers and impressive geysers coexist with ancient glaciers, waterfalls, and blue lakes composing the unique landscape of wild, inaccessible and unadulterated Icelandic nature, which fascinates even the most demanding traveler. Arrival in Reykjavík, pickup and transfer to the magnificent Blue Lagoon, with its springing thermal waters, temperature 37-39 degrees Celsius. There you will enjoy your bath and feel its beneficial effects and you will have the opportunity to rest from your journey. Free from our office the use of a towel and a drink. Transfer and check-in at the hotel. Overnight.
Day 2: REYKAVIK - LANGJOKULL GLACIER - HRAUNFOSSAR & BARNAFOSS - REYKHOLT - BORGARNES
After breakfast we will depart for the imposing Langjökull glacier where we will have an exciting experience as we will be deep in the glacier and walk through the deep blue colored ice caves and tunnels. A truly unique experience, which will be forever unforgettable. We continue to explore the surrounding area, starting with Delidartunguhver, the highest geyser in Europe, spewing 180 liters of water per second, the Hraunfossar waterfall, which consists of a long series of waterfalls that seem to come out of the ground and flow between in volcanic terrain towards the river bed and Barnafoss or children's waterfall, due to the dark legend that surrounds it to give us incredible views from different angles. Our today's excursion will end with a visit to the picturesque village of Reykholt, where the great Icelandic historical writer Snorri Sturluson lived. Transfer and check-in at the hotel and overnight stay.
Day 3: BORGARNES - SNAFELSNES PENINSULA - YTRI TUNGA
Breakfast and then we will enjoy the wonders of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, located in the west of the country and known for its dramatic landscapes as well as the National Park of the same name. The landscape of the stunningly beautiful peninsula is dominated by an impressive coastline and the Snaefells Glacier, where the novelist Jules Verne places the entrance to the 'journey to the center of the earth'. On our route we will see the Saxholar crater, Arnarstapi fishing village and Djupalonssandur beach. And of course we'll see Iceland's much-photographed mountain Kirkjufell, which featured in the Game of Thrones series. We will continue with a visit to Ytri Tunga beach, which unlike the other beaches in Iceland, the color of the sand is golden and not black. In addition, this is the most suitable place where there is a high probability of seeing the playful seals up close. Return to the hotel and stay overnight.
Day 4: BORGARNES - THINGVELIR - GEYSIR - GULLfoss
After breakfast we will depart to discover the beauties of the famous "golden circle", the most famous tourist route of the country, which offers the traveler a wide variety of unique natural phenomena. First we will visit the National Park Thingvellir (Thingvellir-Bingvellir) with the oldest Democratic Parliament from 930 AD, the special geological landscapes that change year by year, but also the beautiful gorge that crosses it. The park's combination of natural phenomena and historical significance make it one of Iceland's greatest attractions. Then we will see the famous Geysir, whose name means raging, one of the most beautiful and strange natural phenomena that you rarely see on the whole earth. This phenomenon gave its name to all the hot springs of the world. We will admire one of the most active geysers, Strokkur which "explodes" and spews hot water and steam every 6-10 minutes. We continue to Gulfoss, the golden waterfall, clearly one of Iceland's top attractions and one of the largest and most impressive waterfalls in Europe, with thousands of tons of frozen water cascading down the Hvita River Gorge from a height of 30 meters . Transfer and check-in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 5: HELLA - SKOKAFOS & SELGIALANTSFOS FALLS - DYRHOLAEY VIEW POINT - REINISFARA BLACK BEACH - JOKULSARLON LAKE (MINI CRUISE WITH AMPHIBIOUS BOAT)
Breakfast. The experiences from this unique country do not stop. Today we will follow the southern coastline of the island, in the shadow of the famous volcanoes Hekla and Eyjafjallajokull, whose huge volcanic cloud caused by its eruption in April 2010 covered most of Europe and caused disruption of air transport. We will also see the spectacular Skogafos and Selgialandsfos waterfalls, which you can even walk to on the trail behind the waterfall. We will then admire the formations of black lava in the sea - the famous three trolls - and the huge black lava arch that rises into the sea and from which the peninsula got its name (Dyrholaey). We will continue to the famous black beach of Reynisfjara with its black volcanic sand, basalt caves and impressive rock formations. We will then have the ultimate amphibious boat experience in the Jokulsarlon Lagoon, where we will cruise among the icebergs of various formations. And the beauty of the case is that we will do it by amphibious boat, after we board the land and boom....in just a few meters we will be inside the lagoon! We will get close to the icebergs and enjoy the tranquility of the area as well as the unique nature. If we're lucky we might even catch seals. Return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 6: GREECE - GELDINGAFELL - SNOWMOBILE ON LANGGYOKUL GLACIER - REYKAVIK
After breakfast we will depart for Geldingafell, where our today's adventure will begin, as we will once again have the opportunity to admire the imposing Langjökull glacier and beyond. We will have the opportunity to walk on it and take a snowmobile ride (about an hour), under the guidance of experienced guides to admire the unique scenery, the like of which does not exist. Another unforgettable experience that Iceland generously gives us. We continue to our final destination which is none other than the capital Reykjavik, the largest city in the country and at the same time the northernmost capital in the world. Upon our arrival we will have a panoramic tour of the city. We will see, among other things, the impressive Hallgrimskirkja church, reminiscent of a lava mountain, the impressive City Hall, the central shopping boulevard as well as the Hofdi mansion, where in 1986 the Reagan-Gorbachev meeting took place that marked the end of the cold war, the picturesque harbor , the impressive Harpa Concert Hall and Convention Center and the famous Pearl with its planetarium and museum. Transfer and check-in at the hotel. Overnight.
Day 7: REYKAVIK
Breakfast and free day in the special but attractive Reykjavik. According to historians the name of the city is Icelandic and means "bay of smoke", apparently from the steam of the hot springs. Today the whole of Reykjavík uses exclusively geothermal energy for its heating. The city is sparsely populated and has many attractions as well as trendy restaurants, cafes, beer halls and a large number of museums and galleries for visitors who love art and culture. You can also try local specialties such as shark, dried fish and puffins. Overnight.
Day 8-9: REYKAVIK - REIKIANES PENINSULA - ZURICH - LARNACA
After breakfast we will depart for the southern peninsula of Reikianes with its magnificent volcanic landscape. Along the way we will see the Reykjanes lighthouse, the oldest in Iceland, the Gunnuhver hot springs, the famous bridge between the continents at Sandvik, the colorful geothermal area of Seltunthe and Krysuvik, where the ground from the minerals turns red, blue and yellow. We continue to the airport to catch the return flight. Arrival in Larnaca at dawn on the 9th day clearly impressed by the active volcanoes, lava rivers, blue lakes, rushing waterfalls and ancient glaciers that make up this unique phenomenon called Iceland.