ICELAND
LAND OF FIRE & ICE

DAY 1 - Burlington to Reykjavick

Fly with your trusted friends at Champlain Tours. Arrive in the capital city of Reykjavik, Iceland for your pre-night stay. 

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Meals: DINNER

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DAY 2 - Reykjavik, Iceland

Your tour starts in your hotel at 2:00 PM. Discover the capital city Reykjavik on a panoramic tour, experiencing its charming architecture and beautiful, brightly-colored rooftops. Visit the Perlan Observation Deck to see magnificent 360º views of the city and its surroundings of mountain, glacier and volcano vistas. Return to your hotel for a welcome drink and canapés with your group, followed by free time for dining independently. (B, L)

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Meals: BREAKFAST | LUNCH

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DAY 3 - Thingvellir National Park

Head out on the famed Golden Circle, starting with the spectacular Thingvellir National Park, a meeting place of old Icelandic clans. It is also where the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates meet above ground. Journey to the Secret Lagoon: smaller and more intimate than the Blue Lagoon, it’s where savvy travelers go to enjoy the Icelandic spa experience. Don’t forget your swimsuit! Savor lunch in the greenhouse of Fridheimar Tomato Farm. Then it’s on to the Strokkur Geyser, which erupts every 10 minutes. Stop at Gullfoss Waterfall, one of Iceland’s most popular sights; with two separate drops, it’s the one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the world. Move on to your simple but beautifully-situated rural hotel below the Hekla volcano where you’ll enjoy dinner with your group.

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Meals: BREAKFAST | LUNCH | DINNER

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DAY 4 - LAVA Center – skogafoss Waterfall – Black Sand Beac   

Visit the LAVA Center to learn about Iceland’s volcanoes, and how their eruptions and lava flows have shaped the country over time. Visit the Skogar Folk Museum to explore Iceland’s cultural heritage and learn about the lives of Iceland’s early settlers through an array of tools, books, and handicrafts. Visit the nearby Skogafoss Waterfall, where on sunny days a double rainbow is often visible. Discover Reynisfjara’s black sand beach and rock formations along with the legends of its history. Dine at your hotel tonight.

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Meals: BREAKFAST | DINNER

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DAY 5 - Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon | Diamond Beach | Skaftafell Wilderness Area

TAfter breakfast a visit of Seville situated on the Guadalquivir River, with its “Old Town”, an area of 2 square/miles, contains three UNESCO world heritage sites: the Alcazar, the Cathedral, and the Archives of the Indies. This evening we will have a late afternoon river cruise along the Guadalquivir for dinner.

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Meals: BREAKFAST | DINNER

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DAY 6 -  Seljalandsfoss Waterfall – Reykjavik – The Blue Lagoon

Journey to the beautiful Seljalandsfoss Waterfall where, weather permitting, the sure-footed can walk the trail that takes you behind the 60-meter falls. Travel back to Reykjavik, possibly visiting any itinerary sights you might have missed due to weather. Spend the rest of the afternoon independently exploring the city. In the evening, visit the Blue Lagoon, a geothermal spa in a man-made lake surrounded by lava fields; share in a farewell dinner and enjoy a soak in the mineral-rich waters.

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Meals: BREAKFAST | DINNER

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DAY 7 -  Reykjavik   

Your tour ends after breakfast.

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Meals: BREAKFAST 

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