Tour

Iceland Fire & Ice, Multiple Room Share, Summer 2024
from USD 1935

Contiki Holidays

Tour Code: BBFIQMA19
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Duration: 6 Days
Country: Iceland

Starting in the soulful city of Reykjavik, this trip will have you widening your eyes at the best of Iceland's unique natural beauty. Along the way you’ll witness erupting geysers & cascading waterfalls, marvel at volcanoes & glaciers and soak in the Blue Lagoon, a geothermal mineral wonder surrounded by steam and stars. By the time it’s over, you’ll be floating home with a full camera reel and a lovestruck look plastered all over your face.



Fire and Ice Trip Map

Dining Summary

  • 3 Dinner (D)
  • 5 Breakfast (B)

Included Experience

  • Reykjavik: Enjoy the first meal together with your group and dine on a dinner of seasonal Icelandic specialties. Toast the beginning of your adventure as a team - the possibilities are endless!
  • Geysir: Get your camera ready for this jumping geothermal wonder as we explore the heart of Iceland, Thingvellir National Park. And if you miss the photo op don’t worry. It’ll happen again in five minutes. Luckily! 
  • Midgard: Grab your new BFFs to relax in the rooftop sauna and then soak in the hot tub at your hotel.  
  • Skaftafell: Get your camera reel a-ready for some of the weirdest and most wonderful waterfalls you'll have ever seen in your life!
  • Skaftafell: Walk the black sands on the world-famous Reynisfjara Beach and look out for the basalt pillars and unique rock formations on the coast.
  • Skaftafell: Marvel at canyons, volcanoes & glaciers on a drive through Kirkjubaejarklaustur, a beautiful rural town of just 500 people.
  • Skaftafell: Look out for pony-sized horses with teal blue eyes in Skaftafell  

Make Travel Matter®

  • Midgard: Step into the world of Icelandic farm life with a visit to Efstidalur - a farm run by four siblings whose ancestors have worked the land since 1750! You'll get the chance to try their locally made ice cream, Skyr yoghurt, feta cheese and much more. 
  • Fridheimar: Learn all about geothermal heating and greenhouse horticulture - AKA, how do you grow such delicious veggies in such a chilly climate?

  • Kex Hostel (or similar)
  • Midgard Base Camp (or similar)
  • Fosshotel Nupar Kirkjubaejarklaustur (or similar)
  • Hotel Katla Vik (or similar)
  • Hótel Klettur (or similar)
Day 1 Reykjavik

Welcome to Iceland, home to the world's most swoon-worthy sights. You'll soon be heading home with a camera roll filled with epic vistas and a head full of cherished memories. But first thing's first, it's time to get acquainted with the quirky and colourful buildings of Reykjavik (this captivating capital is cool in more ways than one). After checking into your hostel and having time to unwind, we'll bond over a tasty 3-course local dinner, feeling the frisson of excitement about the fine days that lay ahead of us.

Duration: 1 Day

Accommodation: Kex Hostel (or similar)

Day 2 Reykjavik To Midgard

After breakfast this morning we're headed to Midgard Base Camp - but loads to see and do on the way as we make our way around the Golden Circle. First, a stop at the spectacular Thingvellir National Park before heading onto Efstidalur, where we'll enjoy a Farm to Table presentation and get a tantalising taste of the local cuisine. Then we're off to the jaw-dropping geothermal fields of Geysir and a visit to the magnificent Gullfoss Falls. The evening offers the opportunity to relax in the rooftop sauna & hot tub at Midgard Base Camp and reflect on an incredible day in this amazing country.

Duration: 1 Day

Accommodation: Midgard Base Camp (or similar)

Day 3 Midgard To Kirkjubaejarklaustur

Rise and shine! After breakfast we're headed across the astonishingly beautiful south shore.  It's time for more spectacular waterfalls, the famous Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss. After gawping at their thundering beauty, we're headed past the Mýrdalsjökull Glacier to Reynisfjara beach. Take a walk along the uniquely black sands, admire the crazy rock formations and remind yourself you're still on planet earth.

Duration: 1 Day

Accommodation: Fosshotel Nupar Kirkjubaejarklaustur (or similar)

Day 4 Kirkjubaejarklaustur To Vik

Another day, another included breakfast and another awe-inspiring National Park to head to. Vatnajökull is named after Europe's largest ice cap, and is the largest National Park in western Europe. Cameras at the ready, we'll check out Svinafellsjökull, one of the most beautiful of the glacial outlets emerging from Vatnajökull. Today is your chance to sign up for an optional glacier adventure. We'll arrive in Vik after a day of fresh air and exploring the glorious sights that Iceland has to offer.

Duration: 1 Day

Accommodation: Hotel Katla Vik (or similar)

Day 5 Vik To Reykjavik

After breakfast today we're headed towards the Reykjanes peninsula.  Visit geothermal sites, explore dramatic coastlines and charming villages, or enjoy views over Lake Kleifarvatn with its mesmerising rock formations and legends of mythical creatures. Today you'll have a chance to take a dip in the hot springs of the Blue Lagoon.

Duration: 1 Day

Accommodation: Hótel Klettur (or similar)

Day 6 Reykjavik

Pack your bags back in pretty Reykjavik and try to stay on the high induced by all the wonders we’ve taken in. We’ll say our farewells as the trip wraps up, leaving us with a deep appreciation for this special country.

Duration: 1 Day

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