Iceland : Essential Iceland

Departures: Year Round Duration: 7 nights Price: from £463

This itinerary offers the opportunity to visit some of the island’s best-known natural wonders in the scenic south: waterfalls, historic Thingvellir, geysers, hot springs, mighty glaciers and icecaps to name a few, which are simply stunning no matter what the season. You’ll also have the chance to walk and explore further afield and gain a true sense of what Iceland has to offer.

 
Jokulsarlon © RTH Sigurdsson Jokulsarlon © RTH Sigurdsson
Jokulsarlon © RTH Sigurdsson Jokulsarlon boat trip © RTH Sigurdsson null Strokkur © RTH Sigurdsson Arctic fox cub © RTH Sigurdsson
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First-time visitors to Iceland are always keen to see the Golden Circle region which encompasses three of the island’s best-known natural features – Thingvellir, Gullfoss and Geysir. However, on this week-long itinerary you’ll also get to see two more of the breathtaking waterfalls for which this country is famed – Seljalandsfoss and the mighty Skogafoss.

Travel further east for a visit to Skaftafell, now part of Vatnajokull National Park, the largest national park in Europe. A short hike to Svartifoss, the ‘other-worldly’ waterfall backed by basalt columns, is recommended, as is a visit to the spectacular glacial lagoon at Jokulsarlon. Here you can sail to the edge of the glacier front in an iceberg studded lake. At Vik take a walk along the black sand beach and view the distinctive and much-photographed coastline.

 

We pride ourselves on our ability to tailor-make holidays, so if you cannot find exactly what you are looking for on this website, then let us find it for you. Most of our holidays can be adapted to suit your personal requirements or we can create a completely bespoke itinerary. If you would like to discuss your options further, please complete our enquiry form.

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