Iceland is a land of contrasting characteristics – fiery with active volcanoes and icy at the same time with glacier mountains – no wonder they call it the land of fire and ice. Iceland offers not only a range of extraordinary landscapes and natural wonders, but also tons of fun activities.
London adds to the magic of this European expedition, complementing Iceland’s natural beauty with the magic of modern technology and architecture. It is one of the world’s major cities, and is a business, financial and arts hub. It is also the most populous city within the EU.
Highlights
Exploring Iceland through a self-drive trip is a cinch thanks to Iceland’s easy-to-navigate roads. Filled with natural beauty, it is a welcome change from the usual city sights. Expect to see geysers, waterfalls, fjords, glaciers and thermal springs.
Your trip will take you to the deeply symbolic Thingvellir National Park, the famed black beaches of Vik, the spectacular scenic harbour town of Hofn and of course, the beautiful capital city – Reykjavik.
London will be your quick urban fix as you traverse through the cosmopolitan city and indulge in a plethora of museums, shops and cultural monuments. Located within this city are four world heritage sites and iconic monuments such as the Houses of Parliament, Tower Bridge, the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace and the London Eye.
The Trip
Reykjavik to Vik
Your trip begins with a 180km scenic drive down to Iceland’s southernmost village – Vik. Along the way, you will get to witness some of Iceland’s most beautiful natural sights.
First of which is Glymur – Iceland’s highest waterfall, situated at the head of a fjord (a long sea inlet, nestled between high cliffs). If you are feeling adventurous, you can take a short hike (350m) to get up close to the waterfall.
Next up on the list, and a definite must see is the UNESCO world heritage listed Thingvellir National Park. This national park is steeped in history, having served as an assembly ground for the whole of Iceland from 930 to 1798.
We then move on to Strokkur Geyser, one of Iceland’s most famous and reliable geysers. Erupting every five to 10 minutes, you are guaranteed a chance to see this magnificent geyser in action.
Next, be enthralled by one of the world’s most spectacular natural wonders – Gullfoss (Golden Falls). Split into two drops, at 11m and then again at 21m, the sheer opulence of this waterfall, can hardly be described by words.
This portion of the trip concludes at Vik, which is renowned for its black beaches. The black beaches of Vik are often described as one of the world’s top ten most beautiful beaches.
Vik to Hofn
From the highest to the largest, this second leg of your trip takes you to Skogafoss, Iceland’s largest waterfall (25m wide, with a 60-foot drop). Legend has it that treasure is buried in a cave behind the waterfall.
Ease off at the picturesque Skaftafell National Park and enjoy a picnic lunch or barbecue. After lunch, spend some time taking pictures of seals on icebergs at the Glacier Lagoon. You even have the option of taking a boat ride out.
Spend the night at the scenic harbour town of Hofn, which oddly enough, means harbour.
Hofn to Reykjavik
It’s time to kick things up a notch as you take a super jeep tour to Joklasel for a snowmobile ride on Europe’s largest glacier on your way back to Reykjavik.
Reykjavik
At Reykjavik, you have the option to either spend the day sightseeing on your own or joining a whale watching expedition.
Finally, end your trip at the Blue Lagoon, as you rejuvenate in the natural thermal spa. It’s the perfect end to a perfect holiday.
London
It’s now time to cross the Atlantic Ocean into one of the world’s most advanced and populous cities – London. Explore the city at your own pace via bus and tube as you watch the changing of the guard, take that quintessential photo with the Big Ben and soak in the multiculturalism that makes London such a colourful city.
Options
If you haven’t had enough, you can choose to extend your time in Iceland by visiting the northern part of the island, or choose to continue to Amsterdam, London or Greenland. Check with us for more details.
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