Group tour in Iceland: magnificent landscapes - INTI Tours

Direct flight with Iceland Air from Frankfurt to Iceland. Reception at Keflavík Airport and a one-hour bus ride to the Reykjanes Peninsula in Reykjavík. On the way, stop at the famous Blue Lagoon. Transfer to your accommodation in the island capital Reykjavík. This evening is at your leisure, your guide will be happy to recommend a nice restaurant, which you can also visit with the whole group. Get in the mood for your trip to Iceland. Overnight stay in a hotel in Reykjavík

Your island route begins immediately with one of Iceland's highlights: you visit the extraordinary Thingvellir National Park - a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Geologically interesting is the phenomenon that the American and Eurasian plates meet at exactly this point. Both plates drift apart by about a centimetre a year, so that the valley widens more and more. Above all, however, the place is historically the most important in the country, because the "Althing" - Iceland's first democratic parliament - met here in 930 and is still active today. The tour continues through breathtaking scenery with magnificent views. You will pass the Hraunfossar waterfalls, the historical centre of Reykholt and the thermal springs of Deildartunguhver. In Borgarnes, an old town centre with winding streets and old red wooden houses awaits you, as well as an unforgettable view of the two imposing mountains Borgarfjördur and Hafnarfjall. The National Museum, located on the island of Brákarey, is also beautiful and can only be reached via a bridge. In this museum you can learn a lot about the settlement of Iceland and beautiful handicrafts are exhibited there. The next two nights will be spent in the Borgarnes area.

After breakfast, you will start today's day trip to the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. It is commonly referred to as "Iceland in miniature" and is considered an area full of magic and beauty. The French author Jule Vernes immortalised the peninsula in his work "Journey to the Centre of the Earth". Enjoy the fabulous landscape with its wild charm. On the southern coast with the fishing villages of Hellnar and Arnarstapi, bizarre rock formations and striking bird cliffs await you. Return to the hotel and dinner. Overnight stay in Borgarnes.

Continue towards the northeast through fantastic scenery. You will reach the Skagafjördur district, which is famous for its traditional Icelandic horse breeding. On the way, visit the museum farm Glaumbær - one of the best preserved farmsteads built in the typical Icelandic peat construction method. Continue over the Öxnadalsheidi plateau to the university town of Akureyri on Eyjafjördur, known as the "Capital of the North". Akureyri lies 50 kilometres south of the Arctic Circle, but has a mild climate with little rain and lush vegetation by Icelandic standards. A tour of Akureyri concludes the day. Overnight stay in the Akureyri area.

The absolute highlight of today is the excursion to the Mývatn area - probably the most popular region in Iceland. On the way, an impressive view opens up of the Godafoss waterfall, the so-called "waterfall of the gods". It owes its name to the Goden - Icelandic chieftain who announced Christianity as the state religion at the Thing in the year 1,000. The region around the "mosquito lake" is Iceland's largest nature reserve with the bizarre lava formations of Dimmuborgir and the pseudo-crater of Skútustadir. Continue towards the northeast, where the Krafla volcano created a large lava field between 1975 and 1984. Bubbling mud springs await you in the colourful geothermal area of Námaskard. Overnight stay in Husavík.

Today you will go on a whale watching tour from the harbour in Husavik. Not for nothing is Husavik considered the whale watching capital of Europe! Here you have the best chance of getting very close to the impressive animals. The tour continues via the horseshoe-shaped rock gorge Ásbyrgi, which is part of the Jökulsárgljúfur National Park. The Jökulsá á Fjöllum once flowed here, but has since dug a new riverbed further east. According to Norse mythology, Ásbyrgi was formed when Odin's eight-legged horse, Sleipnir, struck his hooves into the earth here. This legend has also earned Ásbyrgi the nickname "Odin's footprint". In the north of Vatnajökull National Park, the huge waterfall Dettifoss foams. The river Jökulsá plunges at Dettifoss into the over 100-metre-deep gorge Jökulsárgljúfur and impresses with its enormous power and energy. Visitors can get surprisingly close to the "plunging waterfall" - an absolutely impressive experience. In contrast, the highlands appear quiet, deserted and lonely as you continue your journey through the wasteland of Mödrudalur to the town of Egilsstadir. Overnight stay in the surroundings of Egilsstadir.

Today we have a spectacular drive along the cliffs and the East Fjords of Iceland. The East Fjords are a truly unique area and during the last ice age the fjords were carved into the existing lava and further altered by new eruptions that took place under the ice cap. The East Fjords are home to great waterfalls, lava caves, unique history, historical museums, charming villages, wonderful wildlife and various hiking trails. Great views, sharp mountain peaks, incredible waterfalls, herds of reindeer, and the largest forest in Iceland await you. There are also charming fishing villages with a surprising art culture and colourful cafés. The bus passes many glacier tongues of the mighty Vatnajökull glacier, some of the island's most active volcanoes lie beneath its mighty ice cap. The day's destination is your accommodation near the glacier lagoon Jökusárlon. Overnight stay.

Today the unique glacier lagoon Jökulsárlón is on the programme. On a boat trip you can see the floating icebergs as they slowly move towards the sea - a breathtaking scenery and popular film set. After this unforgettable experience, you will drive to Skaftafell National Park, which is overlooked by Iceland's highest peak - Hvannadalshnúkur (2,110 m.a.s.l.). Depending on the weather, you have the option of an easy hike. Through the uninhabited sand desert Skeidarársandur you reach Kirkjubæjarklaustur, named after a medieval monastery. Continuing your journey, you cross the huge lava field of Eldhraun and reach the rock formation of Reynisdrangar in the very south of Iceland. Stop at one of the largest waterfalls, Skógafoss, which has been a protected nature reserve since 1987 and has an impressive 60-metre drop. Behind the sparkling water veil of Seljalandsfoss you can walk, a deafening experience. You will spend the night in Hella. Hotel overnight stay.

Your round trip through Iceland will come full circle today in Reykjavik. But before that, you will experience another spectacular day. Iceland's most famous sight, the so-called "Golden Waterfall" Gullfoss cascades dramatically into a 2.5-kilometre-long gorge. Not far away is the thermal area of Haukadalur with the geyser Strokkur, which regularly shoots up to 20 metres into the air every 10-15 minutes. You will have plenty of time at both sites to observe and photograph these extraordinary natural phenomena. Arrival in Reykjavik in the early afternoon and a short tour of Europe's northernmost capital. At the end of the day, you can enjoy a fabulous view from the Perlan viewing platform. The last evening in Iceland is at your leisure. Your tour guide will be happy to recommend a nice restaurant, which you can also visit with the whole group. Overnight stay in Reykjavik.

The morning is at leisure. You can take a last walk and let your round trip through the "Land of Fire and Ice" sink in. Depending on the departure time, transfer to Keflavík Airport for about one hour and fly home with Iceland Air to Frankfurt.