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Explore the rugged and beautiful northern artic islands of Iceland and Greenland in this 7 day guided tour. Experience the diversity of the two exotic islands as although they are very close in distance, their unique landscapes and cultures differ greatly. The easy access to Greenland directly from Iceland makes this combination perfect and will garuntee that you are able to enjoy both islands in luxury and to their greatest potential. Most tours are booked completely with the last couple of positions available in the remainder! Book quickly to secure your place.
Rates
| Share | Rate |
| Twin | $5,170 |
| Single | $5,770 |
Prices are in AUD and include local taxes use currency converter as guide only for rates in other currencies.
Prices are based on current exchange rates, taxes and oil prices.
These prices are subject to change without notice.
Last Couple Of Places Available On English Speaking Departures:
- June 28, 2011
- July 12, 2011
Included:
- 7 day guided tour, with local guides in Iceland and Greenland
- Accommodation 8 nights with breakfast (3 nights in Reykjavik: in Standard room at Hotel Borg, 2 Nights in Selfoss: in Superior room at Hotel Selfoss 3 Nights in Ilulissat: in a Superior plus Ice-View room at Hotel Arctic)
- 5 dinners (3 in Iceland, 2 in Greenland)
- Horse show
- 1 lunchbox
- Entrance to the Þjóðveldisbærinn, reconstructed farm-house
- Roundtrip flight to Greenland, Ilulissat with current airport taxes
- Light lunch during flight (subject to flight times)
- Walking tour in Ilulissat town
- Hiking tour to the old settlement of Sermermiut
- Cruise excursion to Eqi Glacier with lunch onboard
Not Included:
- Blue Lagoon bathing fee
- Transfers to/from the International airport in Keflavik
- Meals other than those mentioned below
- Beverages
- Optional tours
- Anything not specifically mentioned as “included”
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival
Overnight stay in Reykjavík at Hotel Borg.
Day 2: Reykjavik Sightseeing – Reykjanes Peninsula – Blue Lagoon
Morning sightseeing tour around Reykjavik City, to the old town centre, the harbor and the Pearl. Next travel to the Reykjanes Peninsula, a geothermal field with hot springs, steaming vents and mud pots and visit the famous Blue Lagoon, set in the middle of the black lava field. Enjoy welcome dinner at Hotel Borg in Reykjavík.
Day 3: Geysers – Gullfoss Waterfall – Thingvellir UNESCO heritage site
Drive to Thingvellir National Park, the ancient site of the original Icelandic parliament and a geologically fascinating area. Walk down the rift valley caused by the separating North-America and Eurasian tectonic plates. Then head to the famous Geysir hot spring area and view one of the most active geysers in the area, Strokkur, spouting hot water up to 30 meters. Continue to Gullfoss, the Golden Waterfall, one of the most impressive waterfalls in Europe. We visit a horse breeding farm with a geothermally heated greenhouse and learn about the Icelandic horse and its special qualities. Overnight in Selfoss area for the next 2 nights at Hotel Selfoss .
Day 4: The valley of the Saga age farms – Mt. Hekla – Landmannalaugar
Travel to the valley of the Saga Age farms, Þjórsárdalur, an area greatly affected by the 1104 eruption in Mt. Hekla, Iceland´s most famous volcano. We stop at the beautifully reconstructed farmhouse of Þjóðveldisbærinn, the original farm being buried by ashes from the Mt. Hekla eruption. Travel on through this valley with its extensive birch woods, to the dramatic scenery and untouched wilderness of the highlands. Arrive in Landmannalaugar, an area with an amazing range of colors, where the landscape is made from the beautiful multi-shaded rhyolite. You have the option to bathe in a natural warm pool.
Day 5: Ilulissat, a UNESCO heritage site
Transfer to Reykjavik domestic airport in the morning and then fly to Greenland. Arrive around noon to the picturesque town of Ilulissat. It has a beautiful location at the mouth of a long ice fjord, filled with enormous icebergs from the most productive glacier in the northern hemisphere. After check-in at the hotel, enjoy a walking tour in the centre of the town with your local guide. Learn about modern life close to the Arctic Circle and join in the feeding of a sled-dog team, where the owner will demonstrate dog-sledding and tell about the nature of sled-dogs in Greenland. Overnight at Hotel Arctic.
Day 6: Old Settlements
In the morning hike to the remains of the old settlement, Sermermiut, which is situated by the Icefjord. Listen to the story about the life and the customs of the Greenlanders before the Europeans´ arrival, whilst enjoying incredible views of the icebergs in the fjord. The after-noon is open for your own activities, such as visiting the museums in the town or participate in optional excursions (not included, but pre-bookable), such as a boat tour to view the icebergs or a helicopter flight to the icefjord. Overnight at Hotel Arctic.
Day 7: Boat tour to Eqi Glacier
Very few places in Greenland are as beautiful as the Eqi glacier, which squeezes out in a fjord north of Ilulissat. Sail to the very edge of the glacier’s frontline rising 80-90 meters above the surface of the sea. While enjoying lunch on board the boat, watch as big chunks of heavy ice break off the glacier and trembles intensely into the sea. The crashes are enormous and the sight of the icebergs falling into the water, not to mention the sound, is impressive. Overnight at Hotel Arctic.
Day 8: Optional Tours and Travel Day
The morning is yours to explore on own, enjoy the vistas of the beautiful icebergs in the fjord or use the time to do any final shopping for tupilak or other handicraft souvenirs. Transfer to the airport in Ilulissat and flight to Reykjavik, followed by a transfer to your hotel.
Day 9: Departure
