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Hurtigruten Group

Iceland Highlights & Into The Glacier Tour (Pre)

Price from

1995

Duration
4
Season

Spring (Apr - May)

Summer (Jun - Aug)

Autumn (Sep - Oct)

Min. number
10 travellers
Booking code
REKHIGHPRE25

Bathe in the Blue Lagoon, venture into Langjökull Glacier, and discover geological wonders on the Golden Circle tour

    Planned Itinerary

    Day 1: Overnight in Reykjavík

    On arrival in Iceland's capital, you'll check in to your hotel for the night. If you have time, take the rest of the day to explore the many things to see and do in this charming city.  

    Day 2: Reykjavik sightseeing and Blue Lagoon 

    Today, you’ll be taken by coach on a sightseeing drive through Reykjavík towards the Blue Lagoon. Enjoy a peaceful and relaxing time at this unique natural pool of mineral rich geothermal water located in the middle of a lava field in the beautiful Icelandic wilderness. The afternoon and evening is at leisure.  

    Day 3: Langjökull Glacier and Ice Cave

    Today begins with a scenic drive towards Borgarfjordur. Our first stop is Hraunfossar and Barnafossar – two picturesque waterfalls that provide perfect photo opportunities.  

    We’ll then continue to Langjokull Glacier, Iceland´s second-largest glacier. Here you’ll meet your local guides, collect your warm overalls and boots, and head on to the glacier on a 4x4. Up on the glacier, you’ll find a deep man-made cave with a series of tunnels carved into the glacial ice, complete with an ice bar and ice chapel. On a guided tour here, you’ll weave through the labyrinth of icy underground tunnels, marvelling at the array of colours and learning about glaciology along the way.  

    Your tour ends with a delicious lunch before heading back to Reykjavik. 

    Day 4: Golden Circle Tour 

    After breakfast, you'll begin your full-day Golden Circle tour. We'll visit UNESCO-listed Thingvellir (Þingvellir) National Park, a fascinating site of geological and historical significance. Enjoy a walk in the glorious volcanic landscape, and stand where two tectonic plates meet. The tour continues over the Lyngdalsheidi heath into the fertile farmlands of the south, where you´ll have a tasty lunch. 

    After, you'll travel to Gullfoss, one of Iceland’s most beautiful waterfalls, and see the spouting geysers of the Geysir Geothermal Area, where the most active hot spring, Strokkur, spouts every few minutes.  

    You’ll return to Reykjavík in time for the start of your expedition cruise or when travelling to Nuuk enjoy another night in Reykjavik.

    Please note we might visit these sights in a different order.  

    Practical information

    Included

    • Three nights at a hotel in Reykjavík with breakfast. 

    • Half-day Reykjavik & Blue Lagoon tour (including towel) 

    • Full-day Glacier & Ice Cave tour (including overall and boots) with a buffet lunch 

    • Full-day Golden Circle tour with two-course lunch 

    • English-speaking guide during the excursions. 

    Not included 

    • Dinner, drinks and gratuities. 

    Remarks and requirements

    • Tour starts four days before embarkation in Reykjavík or five days before embarkation in Nuuk

    • Excursions included in this tour might not be exclusive to Hurtigruten guests 

    • Involves walking on uneven terrain 

    • This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility. 

    • If the minimum number of participants is not reached, we reserve the right to cancel the Pre-Programme up to six weeks before departure. 

    Penguins perched on the ice of Cuverville Island, Antarctica. Credit: Espen Mills / HX Hurtigruten Expeditions

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