Explore Iceland — National Geographic Discovery in Iceland (SOLD OUT)
Jul 27, 2019 - Aug 4, 2019
Itinerary
Explore Iceland — A National Geographic Journeys with G Adventures*
JULY 27, 2019 — REYKJAVIK
Arrive at any time at REYKJAVIK.
JULY 28, 2019 — REYKJAVIK/SKAFTAFELL
Discover the beauty of Iceland’s south shore, catching views of the infamous
Eyjafjallajökull volcano. Its eruptions in 2010 produced massive
clouds of ash that disrupted air travel throughout Europe for several
days. See the stunning Seljalandsfoss waterfall, and follow a hidden
path through a canyon to the secluded falls of Gljúfrabúi. Stop in Hveragerði,
a hot spring village, where you will have the opportunity to taste
bread baked in a hot spring. Then visit the Lava Center for an overview
of how Iceland’s volcanoes and earthquakes shaped this island.
JULY 29, 2019 — SKAFTAFELL
Continue exploring the south shore, passing sandy plains and moss-covered
lava fields and stopping along the way at historical and geological
sites. Visit Crystal Beach, scattered with icebergs that wash up on the
black sands, and see iridescent ice formations in the Jökulsárlón glacial
lagoon. Hike in Vatnajökull National Park to Svartifoss waterfall, framed
by basaltic lava columns. Stop at the historic farmstead Hof in Öræfi,
home to one of Iceland’s best-preserved turf churches.
JULY 30, 2019 — SKAFTAFELL/VIK
Embark on a guided walk atop a glacier in Skaftafell National Park. Strap
on a pair of crampons and get up-close views of intriguing ice formations,
deep sinkholes, and rugged crevasses. Later, stroll along the black
sands of Reynisfjara Beach.
JULY 31, 2019 — REYKJAVÍK/GOLDEN CIRCLE/SELFOSS
This morning, learn about Icelandic cultural heritage at the Skôgar Folk
Museum and visit the picturesque Skogafoss waterfall. Opt to climb 400
steps to the top of the falls for spectacular views. Then set out on a tour
of the celebrated Golden Circle. Visit the mighty Gullfoss waterfall, and
then see Geysir, the hot spring for which all other geysers are named.
Tour the G Adventures-supported Solheimar Ecovillage, a sustainable
community of over 100 people dedicated to helping people with disabilities.
After touring the non-profit community and learning about the
various workshops and programs, enjoy a local meal in their restaurant.
Explore Iceland — A National Geographic Journeys with G Adventures*
AUGUST 1, 2019 — SELFOSS/SNÆFELLSNES
Begin the day with a walk in Thingvellir National Park, the last stop on
our Golden Circle tour, where we’ll see the meeting point of the North
American and Eurasian tectonic plates. Continue to a traditional Icelandic
farm — located in the narrow fjord of Hvalfjörður — where we’ll
learn about rural Icelandic life and enjoy a traditional farm-to-table
lunch. Continue to the stunning Snæfellsnes Peninsula in western Iceland.
AUGUST 2, 2019 — SNÆFELLSNES
Spend the day exploring the peninsula, including Snæfellsjökull National
Park and its mystical glacier-topped volcano, which Jules Verne
wrote about in his novel Journey to the Center of the Earth. See Búðir
Church, the Lóndrangar sea stacks, Djúpalónssandur pebble beach, and
the iconic peak of Kirkjufell. We’ll also visit the Eldfjallasafn Volcano Museum,
founded and run by world-renowned volcanologist and National
Geographic grantee Dr. Haraldur Sigurðsson.
AUGUST 3, 2019 — SNÆFELLSNES/REYKJAVIK
Continue to Borgarfjörður, where many Icelandic sagas have taken
place. See the Hraunfossar and Barnafoss waterfalls; and step into Reykholt,
the homestead of the 12th-century writer Snorri Sturluson. We’ll
also visit Deildartunguhver, Europe’s most powerful hot spring whose
water heats most buildings in western Iceland. Stop at Krauma Spa for a
relaxing soak before continuing to Reykjavík for our final evening.
AUGUST 4 — REYKJAVIK
Depart at any time.
Tour host subject to minimum group size.
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