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We Love —
- From tectonic plates and gushing geysers to black sand beaches and natural phenomenons, discover some of the most dramatic natural wonders that Europe has to offer.
- During this unforgettable journey, you’ll hear the roar of Europe’s most powerful waterfall, soak your feet in volcanic black sand, and even have the chance to embark on a night fjord cruise in search for the Northern Lights before returning home.
- On this Icelandic adventure, you will stay in hand-selected accommodation in central Reykjavik with daily breakfast included.
- Choose to extend your tour with an incredible chance to visit Greenland and an unforgettable cruise among the icebergs of Ilulissat fjord.
Your Destinations —
Iceland
If you're a lover of the great outdoors, you couldn't be in a better place for discovering natural wonders. Highlights include Þingvellir National Park and the famous Gullfoss waterfall as well as Reykjavik, the northernmost capital in the world, Sólheimasandur & Reynisfjara black sand beaches and the Aurora Borealis.
This tour is designed to appreciate the magic of Iceland in winter without having to change hotels every day. Day excursions departing and returning to Reykjavik will allow you to immerse yourself in the beautiful Icelandic winter scenery, always accompanied by your English speaking escort.
Greenland
Visit the capital of the icebergs in Ilulissat, a truly breathtaking natural beauty which is Greenland's third largest city and beckons visitors from across the globe to come and marvel at the sights.
Our Offers —
Offer 1: Iceland, Greenland Tour & Iceberg Cruise
8-Nights
3 nights Easy Reykjavik at Hotel Klettur 3* (or similar)
4 nights in Greenland at Hotel Hvide Falk 3* (or similar)
1-night stay at Hotel Klettur 3* (or similar)
Offer 2: Iceland Tour Only
3, 4, 5 or 7-night Easy Reykjavik Tour
Your Itineraries In Brief —
Iceland and Greenland Tour
Day 1: Arrive in Reykjavík
Day 2: Reykjavík - Golden Circle Excursion - Reykjavík
Day 3: South Shore Excursion
Day 4: Reykjavík - Ilulissat
Day 5: Ilulissat - Cruise among the icebergs
Day 6: Ilulissat - Husky Sledding
Day 7: Ilulissat - Free day - optional activities
Day 8: Ilulissat - Reykjavík
Day 9: Reykjavík - Departure
3-Night Iceland Tour
Day 1: Arrive in Reykjavík
Day 2: Reykjavík - Golden Circle Excursion - Reykjavík
Day 3: South Shore Excursion
Day 4: Departure
Members may choose their duration for the Iceland only tour. If opting for the 4, 5, 7 night tour you will enjoy these days as free time for you to explore the area at your own pace.
Your 8-Night Iceland and Greenland Itinerary —
Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel in Reykjavik. Take a stroll in the centre of this small town, which is also the northernmost capital in the world. You can even ask at the reception of your hotel for a wake-up call show of the Northern Lights. Overnight in Hotel Klettur or similar.
Day 2: Reykjavík - Golden Circle Excursion - Reykjavík
Enjoy breakfast in the hotel before embarking on your Golden Circle Excursion. The Golden Circle tour allows you to visit some of Iceland‘s most stunning sights; Geysir geothermal area, the waterfall Gullfoss, and the UNESCO site Þingvellir National Park as well as to learn about growing vegetables in a country which doesn’t get much daylight for most of the year.
Geysir geothermal area is in South Iceland, near Laugarvatn Lake. This area is named after the biggest, and now mostly dormant, geyser 'Geysir' and all geysers in the world owe their name to it. The biggest attraction today is the active Strokkur, which shoots up a column of water up to 30 metres (98 ft.) into the air every few minutes.
Gullfoss is one of the most famous waterfalls in Iceland and rightly so. The three-step waterfall is a part of the glacial river Hvítá and falls into a 62-metre (105 ft.) deep canyon. For the first half of the 20th century, there were ideas about using the waterfall to generate electricity, but thankfully nothing came of it.
The UNESCO site Þingvellir National Park is geologically and historically significant. Apart from being the location of the oldest parliament in the world, Alþingi, it is also a place where you can see the Mid-Atlantic ridge above ground. The Eurasian and North-American tectonic plates pull the country apart by a couple of centimeters per year. You will then return to your hotel for an evening at leisure. Overnight in Hotel Klettur or similar.
Following breakfast at the hotel, you will get to enjoy a fantastic excursion to the southern shores of Iceland. Highlights will include Sólheimajökull, Vík, Reynisfjara, Reynisdrangar, Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss.
South Iceland is special for that it is one of the flattest regions on the island. Because of that, most of all grain farming in Iceland is done there. The high mountains to the north, shield the area from the harshest winds from the north.
Among the stops on this tour are at the gorgeous Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls. Seljalandsfoss is part of the Seljandsá river, which has its origins in Eyjafjallajökull glacier. What makes Seljalandsfoss so famous and interesting is that you can walk behind it. We recommend you bring either a raincoat or a waterproof coat along if you want to walk behind it.
Skógafoss, another famous Icelandic waterfall, is the starting point of the Fimmvörðuháls walk over to Þórsmörk. The waterfall was also used in the films Thor: The Dark World and The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. You will also stop at Reynisfjara black sand beach, with the Reynisdrangar rock formations and columnar basalt. It is one of the most spectacular beaches in Iceland but can be dangerous, and we kindly ask our guests not to go too close to the ocean and go by guidelines.
In 1973 a United States Navy DC plane ran out of fuel and crashed on the black beach at Sólheimasandur, in the South Coast of Iceland. Fortunately, everyone in that plane survived. Later it turned out that the pilot had simply switched over to the wrong fuel tank. The remains are still on the sand very close to the sea. There is actually no road or clear track to the plane wreck and it takes a bit longer walk to reach the plane wreck.
Additionally, you will stop by Sólheimajökull and walk up to a small lake which has formed in front of the retreating glacier. You will then return back at your hotel for an evening at leisure. Overnight in Hotel Klettur or similar.
Following breakfast in the hotel, transfer to the airport. Welcome to Greenland! Transfer from the airport to your hotel upon arrival in Greenland by a public bus. Here you will be accommodated in the centre of Ilulissat. The area, part of UNESCO World Heritage, is famous for its colourful houses and its surrounding icebergs which can reach 15 metres high! From here you will enjoy some free time to discover Ilulissat on your own. Dinner is also free time. Overnight at Hotel Hvide Falk 3* or similar. Members choosing the upgrade to a premium package will stay at the Hotel Arctic 4*.
Day 5: Ilulissat - Cruise among the icebergs
Enjoy breakfast in the hotel before you pick up thermal equipment in the centre of town ready for your day. Today you will embark on a memorable cruise (3 hours) among the icebergs of the Ilulissat fjord - an unforgettable experience! If you are lucky, you can also spot seals or whales that regularly reside in these waters. You will make stops to contemplate the blocks of ice that come off the coast, creating thunderous explosions that break the absolute silence of the bay. Hot tea and coffee will be served during the excursion. English guide + VOS assistant are included. This is a regular shared excursion. Return to Ilulissat and enjoy a free afternoon with dinner under your own arrangements. Overnight at Hotel Hvide Falk 3* or similar. Members choosing the upgrade to a premium package will stay at the Hotel Arctic 4*.
After breakfast in the hotel, depart for a husky sleigh ride (approx 2 hours). Husky sleds are an Inuit tradition dating back 2000 years and still represent one of the main means of transport in Greenland. Your guide in charge of the sled will lead you to a vantage point over Disko Bay, and if the ice is thick enough, you will cross stretches of frozen sea. These landscapes are impressive! English speaking guide + VOS assistant included. This is a regular shared excursion. Return to Ilulissat and enjoy a free afternoon.
Here you will have the option to embark on an Aurora Borealis hunt (approx.. 2 hours) – the place will be chosen based on weather conditions. English speaking guide, regular shared excursion. Overnight at Hotel Hvide Falk 3* or similar. Members choosing the upgrade to a premium package will stay at the Hotel Arctic 4*.
Day 7: Ilulissat - Free day - Optional activities
After breakfast in the hotel, the day is free day for you to explore at your leisure or take on optional activities.
Optional Excursions:
Excursion to Sermermiut, ancient Inuit settlement (3 hours).
Sermermiut is located 1.5 km south of Ilulissat. Walk along a scenic path on the fjord (about 3 hours) with spectacular views of the icebergs on the horizon. Over the course of 4000 years, several Inuit tribes have settled in Sermermiut and we will experience traces of these settlements. English speaking guide. Regular shared excursion.
Excursion with snowmobile (3 hours)
Are you ready for a thrilling adventure? The English speaking guide will take you along spectacular routes, you will cross frozen lakes with panoramic views over the Ilulissat fjords. The excursion lasts about 3 hours, during which equipment and safety instructions will be provided (minimum age: 18 years). English speaking guide. Regular shared excursion. Return of the thermal equipment in the late afternoon/evening. Dinner under own arrangements. Overnight at Hotel Hvide Falk 3* or similar. Members choosing the upgrade to a premium package will stay at the Hotel Arctic 4*.
After breakfast in the hotel, take a public bus transfer to the airport and depart back to Reykjavik. The rest of the day is at leisure for you to explore Reykjavik at your own pace. You can also pre-book other excursions and activities. Overnight in the Klettur Hotel or similar.
Day 9: Reykjavík - Departure
Enjoy your final breakfast in the hotel before you transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Your Iceland Only Itinerary —
For guests choosing the Iceland only tour, you will follow the above itinerary of days 1, 2 and 3 before continuing with the itinerary as below.
After breakfast at the hotel, you will have free time at leisure before transferring back to Keflavik airport for your flight back to the UK (shuttle bus transfer possible to pre-book in advance).
Members choosing the longer duration for this Iceland tour with have those days with breakfast in the hotel followed by a full day at leisure to explore Reykjavik at their own pace.
Please note: The Aurora Borealis is a natural phenomenon and therefore sightings are not guaranteed. The excursions will be a group tour of max 30 people.
Your Tour Hotels —
Our members will stay at the following hotels or similar in a Standard Room with daily breakfast included.
Our members booking the Iceland and Greenland Tour also have the option to upgrade their stay to a Premium package. The Premium package is the 4* option in Greenland where guests will stay at the Hotel Arctic 4* in an Umuaq Room with breakfast and a welcome dinner included.
Hótel Klettur or similar (Iceland)
Styled with a black lava rock motif in the public areas and a biscuit brown and light pine in the bedrooms, the standard rooms are spacious and modern. All have private WC/shower, fridge, satellite TV, safe, hairdryer and Wi-Fi. There is also a ground floor breakfast room, lounge with a pool table and evening bar with a range of Icelandic beers.
Hotel Hvide Falk or similar (Greenland)
There is also a restaurant and bar which help to create an authentic and comfortable experience. In the restaurant, guests can enjoy typical Greenlandic ingredients combined with Asian trends and other tasty flavours for a charming dining experience.
Hotel Arctic 4* (Premium Package Upgrade Only)
Sleeps up to
2 Adults
+ 1 Child
Please note: the bed for the 3rd guest sharing is likely to be a sofa bed or camp style bed. If any of these hotels are not available, hotels of a similar standard will be found.
Your Optional Excursions —
Our members can choose to add the following excursions at the next stage of the booking process for an additional fee - subject to availability.
Northern Lights Cruise (Iceland Only Tour)
Included: guided boat tour, wireless internet on board, café/bar/souvenir shop
Excursion to Sermermiut, Ancient Inuit Settlement (3 hours)
Sermermiut is located 1.5 km south of Ilulissat. Walk along a scenic path on the fjord (about 3 hours) with spectacular views of the icebergs on the horizon. Over the course of 4000 years, several Inuit tribes have settled in Sermermiut and you will discover the traces of these settlements. English speaking guide. Regular shared excursion.
Evening hunt towards the Aurora Borealis (approx. 2 hours)
Around 21:00, you will begin your Aurora Borealis hunt departing from the city centre - the place of hunting will be chosen after a meticulous analysis of the weather conditions. Guide in English, regular shared excursion. (Attention: as the Aurora Borealis is a natural phenomenon, the sighting cannot be guaranteed. In case of prohibitive weather conditions, the supplier reserves the right to cancel the excursion. In case the excursion is cancelled by the supplier, a refund will be given equal to the cost of the same).
Your Journey —
Flights: The flights included are with either a scheduled or no-frills airline and are subject to live availability and prices can change. You can choose your preferred departure times during the booking process. Please select your flight options carefully as departure and arrival airports may differ.
Transfers: Offer 1: Iceland and Greenland Tour.
Return airport transfers in Reykjavik (on arrival and for connecting flight) are included. Return transfers from Illulissat are also included.
Offer 2: Iceland Only.
Transfers are not included. It may be possible to add shared transfers at the next stage of the booking process for an additional fee - subject to availability.
For inbound transfer arrangements please confirm with your transfer provider when you arrive. Alternatively, please check with the reception of your accommodation. If you still require assistance, please call the transfer provider directly.
