{"id":9854,"date":"2017-11-19T09:59:20","date_gmt":"2017-11-19T14:59:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grandescapades.com\/?page_id=9854"},"modified":"2018-01-09T12:20:37","modified_gmt":"2018-01-09T17:20:37","slug":"11-day-tour-of-iceland-including-flights","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.grandescapades.com\/special-offers\/11-day-tour-of-iceland-including-flights\/","title":{"rendered":"11 Day Tour of Iceland Including Flights"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1513695605626{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-size: 36px; color: #008000;\"><strong>11 Day Tour of Iceland Including Flights<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Escorted tour offering breathtaking landscapes &amp; unique culture<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9856&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]Your adventure begins with a city tour of Reykjavik, including a stop at Perlan, located on the \u00d6skjuhlid hill, which offers a spectacular view over the capital area. Then enjoy a dip in the pleasantly warm waters of the famous Blue Lagoon, reputed for its healing properties. Journey into the countryside at the magnificent Sn\u00e6fellsnes Peninsula, with its striking Sn\u00e6fellsj\u00f6kull Glacier, then on to the expansive black sea shore of Dj\u00fapal\u00f3nssandur and the picturesque harbor village of Arnarstapi, with its magnificent columnar basalt rock formations.<\/p>\n<p>Depart for Akureyri, cultural capital of the North, with stunning views of snow-capped peaks, and enjoy a city tour and a visit to the Botanical Gardens, featuring specimens of almost all native Icelandic plants. Travel through the H\u00e9\u00f4insfj\u00f6r\u00f4ur Tunnel to the historic herring-fishing town of Siglufj\u00f6r\u00f4ur, the nearest town to the Arctic Circle. Tour the award-winning Herring Era Museum, depicting history of the very important herring fishing industry, before spending some time at leisure.<\/p>\n<p>In Lake Myvatn, with its crystal-blue waters in one of Iceland\u2019s prettiest areas, stop at the majestic two-tiered Go\u00f0afoss Waterfall, named the &#8220;Waterfall of the Gods&#8221;, and see the pseudo craters at Sk\u00fatusta\u00f4i and the bizarre lava formations at Dimmuborgir. Then, head east to view the Dettifoss Waterfall, reputed to be the most powerful and largest in Europe, with sounds so thunderous that it makes the surrounding rocks vibrate.<\/p>\n<p>Discover the might of the Vatnaj\u00f6kull Glacier, the largest glacier in all of Europe with several still-active volcanoes situated underneath the ice cap. Head to the unique alpine setting of Skaftafell National Park, shaped by natural forces acting together to create a park of unmatched beauty as a result of glaciers and volcanoes slowly interacting over time, then make your way to Dyrh\u00f3laey, a solitary cliff teeming with bird life and the grand Sk\u00f3gafoss Waterfall, rivaling Gullfoss as Iceland&#8217;s most famous waterfall.<\/p>\n<p>Next, watch the Strokkur Geyser erupt every few minutes, spewing hot water high into the air, and marvel at the magnificent Gullfoss Waterfall (Golden Falls), with its 100 foot double cascade flowing into the Hvita River. You will also visit Thingvellir National Park and the Fri\u00f0heimar Tomato and Horse Farm, where you will meet young Icelanders who innovated a process for growing tomatoes in bumble-bee nurtured greenhouses. 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service charges<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">All transfers<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">19 meals: 10 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 6 dinners with wine<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Services of English-speaking driver-guide throughout<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Entrance fees per itinerary<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Special Features&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1513695707045{margin-top: 15px !important;padding-top: 5px !important;padding-right: 5px !important;padding-bottom: 5px !important;padding-left: 5px !important;background-color: #008000 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1513694882363{margin-left: 15px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Visit Hofdi House, location of the 1986 summit that marked the end of the Cold War<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Enjoy the warm soothing waters of the world-famous geothermal Blue Lagoon<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Visit Sn\u00e6fellsj\u00f6kull National Park with its striking Sn\u00e6fellsj\u00f6kull Glacier<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Tour Akureyri, nestled at the head of Iceland\u2019s greatest fjord<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">View Lake M\u00fdvatn with its crystal-blue waters, and Go\u00f0afoss Waterfall<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Visit Vatnaj\u00f6kull Glacier, the largest glacier in Europe<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Explore J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rl\u00f3n Glacial Lagoon with its immense floating icebergs<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Visit Skaftafell National Park, a beautiful mountainous region on the edge of the Vatnaj\u00f6kull Glacier<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Visit Strokkur Geyser and the geothermal Geysir area<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Tour Thingvellir National Park, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"pkglist\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_raw_html css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1513695937058{margin-top: 20px !important;}&#8221;]JTNDYSUyMGNsYXNzJTNEJTIyYnRuJTIwd3AtY29sb3Jib3gtaW5saW5lJTIwY2JveEVsZW1lbnQlMjIlMjBzdHlsZSUzRCUyMmNvbG9yJTNBJTIwJTIzZmZmJTNCJTIwYmFja2dyb3VuZC1jb2xvciUzQSUyMCUyMzAwODAwMCUzQiUyMGZvbnQtc2l6ZSUzQSUyMDIycHglM0IlMjBmb250LXdlaWdodCUzQSUyMGJvbGQlM0IlMjIlMjBocmVmJTNEJTIyJTIzY29udGFjdHBvcCUyMiUzRU1vcmUlMjBJbmZvJTIxJTIwJTNDaSUyMGNsYXNzJTNEJTIyZmElMjBmYS1pbmZvLWNpcmNsZSUyMiUzRSUzQyUyRmklM0UlM0MlMkZhJTNF[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9855&#8243; 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Depart for Iceland<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<p style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; zoom: 1; font-size: 1.2em; line-height: 1.6666; color: #838383; font-family: Lato, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; background-color: #f5f5f5;\">Depart for Iceland<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 10px 0px 0px; padding: 0px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; zoom: 1; font-family: Lato, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 1.1428em; color: #8acc35; font-size: 1.8em; background-color: #f5f5f5;\"><span style=\"color: #008000; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\">DAY 2, Monday &#8211; Arrive in Reykjavik, Morning City Sightseeing, The Blue Lagoon<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<p style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; zoom: 1; font-size: 1.2em; line-height: 1.6666; color: #838383; font-family: Lato, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; background-color: #f5f5f5;\">Early morning arrival in Iceland, &#8220;Land of the Midnight Sun&#8221;. Transfer from Keflavik airport to Reykjavik where you will enjoy breakfast with your fellow travelers. Afterward, a morning city sightseeing tour of Reykjavik. The tour traverses the old town center to the Parliament, the Cathedral, the harbor, the National Museum and the H\u00f6fdi House, site of the 1986 Iceland Summit where Reagan and Gorbachev met. The tour also includes a stop at Perlan, located on the \u00d6skjuhlid hill, which offers a spectacular view over the capital area. Pass by the outdoor swimming pool heated by geothermal waters and a museum dedicated to the renowned sculptor Asmundur Sveinsson. Stop at Bessasta\u00f0ir, where you can see the residence of the Icelandic President. Next stop, visit the famous Blue Lagoon, a unique natural pool of mineral-rich geothermal water located in the middle of a lava field. Enjoy a refreshing bath or swim in the pleasantly warm water reputed for its healing properties. Tonight, enjoy a Welcome Drink and meeting with your guide<br \/>\n<b>Overnight:\u00a0<\/b>Reykjavik<br \/>\n<b>Meals:\u00a0<\/b>Breakfast<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 10px 0px 0px; padding: 0px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; zoom: 1; font-family: Lato, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 1.1428em; color: #8acc35; font-size: 1.8em; background-color: #f5f5f5;\"><span style=\"color: #008000; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\">DAY 3, Tuesday &#8211; Sn\u00e6fellsnes National Park, Stykkish\u00f3lmur Harbor<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<p style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; zoom: 1; font-size: 1.2em; line-height: 1.6666; color: #838383; font-family: Lato, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; background-color: #f5f5f5;\">Begin your journey into the countryside at the magnificent Sn\u00e6fellsnes Peninsula with its striking Sn\u00e6fellsj\u00f6kull Glacier, Jules Verne\u2019s mysterious entrance to the center of the earth. In this thriving community with rich cultural diversity, view the coastline dotted with small villages and bustling harbors. Then, on to the expansive black sea shore of Dj\u00fapal\u00f3nssandur and the picturesque harbor village of Arnarstapi, with its magnificent columnar basalt rock formations. At the Stykkish\u00f3lmur harbor, opportunity to join the unique\u00a0<i>optional<\/i>\u00a0Breidafj\u00f6rdur Fjord Boat Tour, including bird watching and tastings of scallops fresh from the sea. Dinner at the hotel later this evening<br \/>\n<i>Please Note: The optional Breidafj\u00f6rdur Fjord Boat Tour is not available before May 15 or after Sep 30.<\/i><br \/>\n<b>Optional:\u00a0<\/b>Breidafj\u00f6rdur Fjord Boat Tour (PM)*<br \/>\n<b>Overnight:\u00a0<\/b>Snaefellsnes Peninsula<br \/>\n<b>Meals:\u00a0<\/b>Breakfast, Dinner<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"background: whitesmoke; margin: 7.5pt 0in .0001pt 0in;\"><span style=\"color: #008000; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\">DAY 4, Wednesday &#8211; Akureyri, Botanical Gardens<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<p style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; zoom: 1; font-size: 1.2em; line-height: 1.6666; color: #838383; font-family: Lato, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; background-color: #f5f5f5;\">Today, an early departure to Akureyri, cultural capital of the North, nestled at the head of Iceland\u2019s greatest fjord, with stunning views of snow-capped peaks. An orientation tour familiarizes you with the city\u2019s history as a trading center established in 1602. You can still see some of the finest timber buildings in the country, beautifully restored to their original glory. Enjoy a visit to the Botanical Gardens featuring specimens of almost all native Icelandic plants. Then, walk through the energetic center of the city with its lively cafes and handicraft shops. Tonight, enjoy dinner at your hotel<br \/>\n<b>Overnight:\u00a0<\/b>Akureyri<br \/>\n<b>Meals:\u00a0<\/b>Breakfast, Dinner<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"background: whitesmoke; margin: 7.5pt 0in .0001pt 0in;\"><span style=\"color: #008000; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\">DAY 5, Thursday &#8211; H\u00e9\u00f0insfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur Tunnel, Siglufj\u00f6r\u00f0ur in North Iceland<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<p style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; zoom: 1; font-size: 1.2em; line-height: 1.6666; color: #838383; font-family: Lato, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; background-color: #f5f5f5;\">Travel through the H\u00e9\u00f0insfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur Tunnel to the historic herring-fishing town of Siglufj\u00f6r\u00f0ur, the nearest town to the Arctic Circle, clinging to a dramatic fjord on the very edge of Iceland\u2019s steep northernmost mountains. On the tour of the award-winning Herring Era Museum, you\u2019re introduced to the history of the very important herring fishing industry. Sample traditional rye bread, local herring and also the famous iced Icelandic schnapps! Leisure time to explore Siglufj\u00f6r\u00f0ur. Wander through the art galleries, cafes and shops. At the end of the day, return to Akureyri via the villages of \u00d3lafsfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur and Dalv\u00edk<br \/>\n<b>Overnight:\u00a0<\/b>Akureyri<br \/>\n<b>Meals:\u00a0<\/b>Breakfast<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"background: whitesmoke; margin: 7.5pt 0in .0001pt 0in;\"><span style=\"color: #008000; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\">DAY 6, Friday &#8211; Lake M\u00fdvatn, Go\u00f0afoss Waterfall, Dettifoss Waterfall, Natural Baths<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<p style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; zoom: 1; font-size: 1.2em; line-height: 1.6666; color: #838383; font-family: Lato, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; background-color: #f5f5f5;\">Today head to lovely Lake M\u00fdvatn, with its crystal-blue waters, in one of Iceland\u2019s prettiest areas, known for its geothermal activity. Stop at the majestic two-tiered Go\u00f0afoss Waterfall, named the &#8220;Waterfall of the Gods&#8221; according to Icelandic sagas. In this paradise for nature enthusiasts and bird watchers, scenes were filmed for some of the\u00a0<i>Game of Thrones<\/i>\u00a0episodes. After a day of traversing spectacular landscapes of craters, boiling mud pots, and geothermal hot springs shooting jets of hot water and steam into the air, see the pseudo craters at Sk\u00fatusta\u00f0i and the bizarre lava formations at Dimmuborgir. Then visit Dettifoss Waterfall, reputed to be the most powerful and largest in Europe. Located in Vatnaj\u00f6kull National Park in Northeast Iceland, this waterfall is so thunderous that it makes the surrounding rocks vibrate. The last stop of the day is at Myvatn Nature Baths where you will have free time to swim in the warm soothing waters. Tonight, dinner together at your hotel<br \/>\n<b>Overnight:\u00a0<\/b>Akureyri<br \/>\n<b>Meals:\u00a0<\/b>Breakfast, Dinner<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"background: whitesmoke; margin: 7.5pt 0in .0001pt 0in;\"><span style=\"color: #008000; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\">DAY 7, Saturday &#8211; Hornafj\u00f6r\u00f0ur<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<p style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; zoom: 1; font-size: 1.2em; line-height: 1.6666; color: #838383; font-family: Lato, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; background-color: #f5f5f5;\">Today will be a long but rewarding day of travel. Drive along the barren highlands with their moon-like landscape to the sprawling town of Egilssta\u00f0ir, center for local activity. Stop for lunch in town before proceeding south through the breathtaking scenery of the remote eastern fjords to Hornafj\u00f6r\u00f0ur. Arrive in this small fishing town dominated by large mountains, wide rivers and the ever-present and compelling Vatnaj\u00f6kull Glacier. Dinner together tonight at the hotel<br \/>\n<b>Overnight:\u00a0<\/b>H\u00f6fn<br \/>\n<b>Meals:\u00a0<\/b>Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"background: whitesmoke; margin: 7.5pt 0in .0001pt 0in;\"><span style=\"color: #008000; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\">DAY 8, Sunday &#8211; Vatnaj\u00f6kull Glacier, Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon, Hoffell Farms<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<p style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; zoom: 1; font-size: 1.2em; line-height: 1.6666; color: #838383; font-family: Lato, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; background-color: #f5f5f5;\">Discover the might of the Vatnaj\u00f6kull Glacier today, formed thousands of years ago, the largest glacier in all of Europe with several still-active volcanoes situated underneath the ice cap. Explore some of the glacier&#8217;s many astonishing outlets including J\u00f6kulsarlon glacial lagoon. Season dependent, take a boat excursion that brings you face to face with these breathtaking natural wonders.* In the afternoon, visit to typical working farms in the Hoffell area, at the base of the mountain, before returning in time for dinner together at the hotel<br \/>\n<i>*Please note: The boat excursion on the Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon is not offered before May 1 or after Oct 15.<\/i><br \/>\n<b>Overnight:\u00a0<\/b>H\u00f6fn<br \/>\n<b>Meals:\u00a0<\/b>Breakfast, Dinner<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"background: whitesmoke; margin: 7.5pt 0in .0001pt 0in;\"><span style=\"color: #008000; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\">DAY 9,\u00a0 Monday &#8211; Skaftafell National Park, South Shore, Selfoss<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<p style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; zoom: 1; font-size: 1.2em; line-height: 1.6666; color: #838383; font-family: Lato, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; background-color: #f5f5f5;\">Amazing scenery awaits you today in the unique alpine setting of Skaftafell National Park, a beautiful mountainous region on the edge of the Vatnajokull Glacier. This national park has been shaped by natural forces acting together to create a park of unmatched beauty as a result of glaciers and volcanoes slowly interacting over time. It&#8217;s a perfect place to view the great contrasts between active volcanoes, mighty glaciers, powerful rivers and endless flat sandy plains. Watch the dramatic scenery of outwash plains and lava fields go by as you make your way to Dyrh\u00f3laey, a solitary cliff teeming with bird life and the grand Sk\u00f3garfoss Waterfall, rivaling Gullfoss as Iceland&#8217;s most famous waterfall. Then, a fascinating visit to the Skogar Folk Museum to see how Icelanders creatively adapted to their challenging environment. Dinner and overnight stay in the Selfoss area<br \/>\n<b>Overnight:\u00a0<\/b>Selfoss<br \/>\n<b>Meals:\u00a0<\/b>Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"background: whitesmoke; margin: 7.5pt 0in .0001pt 0in;\"><span style=\"color: #008000; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\">DAY 10,\u00a0Tuesday &#8211; Gullfoss Waterfall, Strokkur Geysir, Thingvellir, Reykjav\u00edk<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<p style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; zoom: 1; font-size: 1.2em; line-height: 1.6666; color: #838383; font-family: Lato, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; background-color: #f5f5f5;\">This morning, stand upon one of the globe&#8217;s most geologically significant landscapes on the volcanic rift at the Strokkur Geyser, watch it erupt every few minutes spewing hot water high into the air. Marvel at the magnificent Gullfoss Waterfall (Golden Falls) with its 100 foot double cascade flowing into the Hvita River. From there, on to Thingvellir National Park, the nation&#8217;s most historic area, where the world&#8217;s oldest existing Parliament met in 930 AD, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then visit the Fri\u00f0heimar Tomato and Horse Farm. Here, meet with young Icelanders who innovated a process for growing tomatoes in bumble-bee nurtured greenhouses. See the beautiful Icelandic Horses and watch them perform before enjoying a lunch of tomato soup and fresh-baked bread. Continue to Reykjavik where you will have an evening at leisure to explore this energetic city on your own. 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