Day 2
Keflavik, Iceland

Arrive at Keflavik Airport in the early morning. Clear customs then take a short drive to Viking World, a museum that features exhibitions about the times of the Vikings – Breakfast is served at the museum. Depart from the museum for the Hotel Berg the perfect place to rest after a long overnight journey. “Welcome to Iceland” dinner tonight in the hotels Fiskbarinn Restaurant. (B,D)

Day 3
Keflavik – Reykjavik – Hestheimar

Depart from Hotel Berg and head for Iceland’s capital city, Reykjavik, located just 32 miles east from the airport. Once in Reykjavik head directly for Hallgrimskirkja, the tallest and largest church in Iceland. A statue of Leif Eiriksson is aligned directly in front of the church, a gift from the U.S. commemorating the 1,000 anniversary of the Icelandic parliament and a tacit acknowledgement that Leif beat Christopher Columbus to North America by almost 500 years.

Your tour will include the Parliament Building, the National Theater and the main seat of government. Visit the harbor area, where older buildings have been retrofitted as boutiques and restaurants.  Leave Reykjavik and travel along the main route through southern Iceland.  Pass green farmlands where the Icelandic horses will be grazing along the roadside.  Arrive at farm Laekjartun to learn about Uppspuni a mini-mill operated farmers Hulda and Tyrfingut who will explain how the wool from the Icelandic sheep is processed into fine yarn.

Continue on to the hamlet of Hella and check in to Hestheimer for a three night stay.  (B,D)

Day 4
"The Wilds of Iceland" / Thjorsardalur Valley

Rise and shine-enjoy breakfast at Hestheimar.  Depart for Thjorsardalur Valley a good introduction to the “Land of Fire and Ice.” Located at the edge of the Icelandic Highlands where you will find the largest lava field in Iceland and spectacular waterfalls. This valley is within clear sight of the active volcano Hekla. Visit Haifoss, the tallest waterfall in Iceland.

Lunch at Hotel Highland restaurant Hrauneyjar.  Return to Hestheimar where you can enjoy the outside hot pot or the sauna. Dinner at Hestheimar.  (B,L,D)

Day 5
Waterfall Gullfoss-Hot Springs Geysir-The Icelandic Horse

Depart Hestheimar after breakfast for a full days excursion.

Visit Gullfoss a majestic waterfall, next the Geothermal Geysir that erupts every 4-8 minutes.

Drive on to Fridheimar Farm an amazing horse breeding complex and greenhouse. Enjoy a delicious lunch and afterwards a horse show.The show gives you a insight into the remarkable Icelandic horse.

Depart for The Icelandic Horse World where you will have the opportunity to interact with the Icelandic horse and take a ride into the beautiful Icelandic nature. Return home and dinner at Hestheimar. (B,L,D)

Day 6
Seljalandsfoss-Skogafoss-Vik-Reynisfjara-Kirkjub/Ejarklaustur

Breakfast in Hestheimar then continue your trek through southern Iceland.

First visit today is to beautiful Seljalandsfoss and Skogsfoss waterfalls, two of the most beautiful in Iceland.

Continue on to Vik I Myrdal (the southernmost village in Iceland) for lunch at the highly rated Halldorskaffi.

Proceed to Reynisfjara to the black sand beach You will also visit the Dyrholaey rock arch  Your last drive today takes you to Kirkjubaejarklaustur to check in to the Hotel Laki for a two night stay. Dinner in hotel.(B,L,D)

Day 7
Kirkjub/Ejarklaustur-Jokulsarlon-Glacial Lagoon Cruise

Breakfast at Hotel Laki then depart for Jokulsarlon.

Board a amphibian boat on   Iceland’s deepest glacial
lagoon for a 30 minute excursion.  The lagoon is 150 feet deep and has enormous icebergs with huge blocks of ice breaking off  the glacier.

Once back on land continue to Skaftafell where you can enjoy a easy hike to Svartifoss waterfall. Lunch at Hotel Skaftafell.

Return to hotel Laki (dinner in hotel restaurant Gigur). (B,L,D

Day 8
Kirkjub/Ejarklaustur-Westman Islands (Vestmannaeyjar)

Breakfast at Hotel Laki then depart for Landeyjahofn and board the ferry Herjolfur for Heimaey in the Westman Islands.

You have not been to Iceland if you have not been to the Westman Islands, a archipelago of 15 islands – off the beaten path of most tours.

The islands were formed by submarine volcanic eruptions 11,000 years ago.  The biggest island, Heimaey is the only permanently inhabited one and is the home to approximately 4300 people.  Visit the Volcano Museum and the lava fields.  Lunch is at “Gott Restaurant”.

After lunch explore Heimaey. Visit the Volcano Museum, Elephant Rock, and the lava fields at Eldfell (Fire Mountain).

Check in to Hotel Westmannaeyjar for two nights. Dinner at Einsi Kaldi (Einar The Cool One). (B,L,D)

Day 9
Westman Islands (Vestmannaeyjar)

Today take a exciting excursion for 1.5 hours by boat around Vestmannaeyjar.  With a excellent view from the ocean you can see the cliffs teeming with puffins and other birds.

Lunch at Canton Restaurant, Chinese food served the Icelandic way.

After lunch you will hike (1.3 mile loop) to Eldfjall Volcano that erupted in 1973.

Dinner tonight at “Slippurinn Restaurant”.  (B,L,D)

Day 10, 11, 12
Westman Islands - Reykjavik

DAY 10

Depart after breakfast from the Westman Islands for Heimaey Harbor and board the Herjolfur ferry to the mainland.

After arriving at the mainland proceed by shortest route to Reykjavik. Remainder of day is free. Lunch and dinner are on your own.

Check in  time at Center Hotel Plaza is at 2 PM for a two night stay. (B)

DAY 11

Full day Reykjavik

Today is a free day in Reykjavik without regimentation to pursue your own interests. Reykjavik is a lively, colorful city with plenty to do. Optional Whale Watching Excursion, a Deep Sea Fishing Excursion or for quilters participate in a quilting workshop. Farewell dinner in Center Hotel Plaza bar.  (B ,D)

DAY 12

Reykjavik / Thingvellir Ntl Park / Home

Breakfast in your hotel then check out. We have saved the best for last. A visit to Thingvellir Nationnal Park.

Thingvellir National Park is a UNESCO world heritage site. The Icelandic Parliament was established here  in the year 930 AD.

Depart Thingvellir after your visit for the airport at Keflavik and check-in for your flight home. (B)

END OF TOUR

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Today is a free day in Reykjavik without regimentation to pursue your own interests. Reykjavik is a lively, colorful city with plenty to do. Optional Whale Watching Excursion, a Deep Sea Fishing Excursion or for quilters participate in a quilting workshop. Farewell dinner in Center Hotel Plaza bar.  (B ,D)