Iceland : Killer Whales and Northern Lights

4-night Itinerary

Day 1 UK-Iceland fly from London Heathrow* to Iceland. Late afternoon arrival at Keflavik Airport. Meet with your driver/guide and enjoy a scenic transfer to the remote fishing village of Grundarfjordur on the Snaefellsnes Peninsula. A drive of around 3 hours. Check into Hotel Framnes on a full board basis (including three-course evening meal) or Guesthouse Grundarfjordur on a breakfast basis for 4 nights.

Day 2 whale watching morning whale watching trip out into the fjord (starting at approx. 11:00 due to daylight hours). Hot chocolate and a snack is provided on board. The length of the boat trip depends on whale sightings (usually around 2-3 hrs). Return to Grundarfjordur for lunch before enjoying a short guided village walk this afternoon. Alternatively, it is possible (weather-permitting) to take a short hike in the area. Enjoy a delicious dinner either at the hotel for those staying at Framnes or make use of the self catering facilities at the guesthouse. Alternatively sample one of the two restaurants in the village. Enjoy a relaxing evening and keep an eye out for the northern lights.

Day 3 explore Snaefellsnes Peninsula after breakfast set off on the road for a full day tour of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, in the company of your knowledgeable driver/guide. See sweeping lava fields and the mystical Snaefellsjokull; a glacier sitting atop a sleeping volcano. This area was the setting and inspiration for Jules Verne's famous book 'Journey to the Centre of the Earth'. 

Day 4 whale watching and visit to Stykkisholmur morning whale watching excursion. Following lunch, board the coach for an afternoon visit to the pretty village of Stykkisholmur with it's charming harbour and fascinating Volcano Museum. 

Day 5 depart Iceland leave Grundarfjordur after breakfast, and drive back to the airport with a stop en-route at the soothing geothermal waters of the Blue Lagoon (swim entrance fee included) - don't forget to pack your swimming costume in your hand luggage! Check in for the late afternoon flight to London Heathrow*.

* Note flights with Icelandair are available from Glasgow and Manchester, however do not depart daily. Therefore addition nights pre and post-tour may be necessary in Reykjavik (return transfers between Keflavik Airport and Grundarfjordur will be via Reykjavik to pick up any group members enroute); please contact our team to discuss details.

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