Touring the north of Iceland, from small towns and colourful villages to spectacular landscapes of mountains and waterfalls, fjords and lava fields, lakes and craters; and including a whale-watching cruise and time in the capital, Reykjavik; all Icelandic life is here
This tour of ravishing scenery and geological wonders begins and ends in the world’s most northerly capital, Reykjavik, seen from the air like a multi-coloured Lego town, experienced on the ground as a kaleidoscope of culture, cafés, classic galleries, and quirky street art. The days in between are an eye-opening reminder of the force of Nature, where tectonic plates are exposed, geysers and volcanoes litter the landscape, and it’s easy to imagine that this is where the barrier between the planet’s surface and the elements beneath is at its flimsiest. Jules Verne certainly had those thoughts when writing his classic novel, choosing to send his characters, on the pure-bred Icelandic horses, to the Snaefellsjokull crater, for their Journey to the Centre of the Earth. We follow their path (but stop short of penetrating the earth’s crust!). Just 30% of Iceland’s landmass is inhabitable, the rest a mesmerising mix of glaciers, mountains, hot springs, and lava fields. This tour takes in both the creativity of Man and the creation of Nature, united in the harnessing of geothermal resources for heating, and crafting houses from the turf; and visits the lands of legendary trolls, villages on the fjords, and whales in the waters around them.
Overview
- Reykjavik - 1 night
- Hellnar - 1 night
- Akureyri - 3 nights
- Reykjavik - 2 nights
Book Tour
Tour Highlights
- Cultural & Natural Wonders
- Jules Verne Sightseeing
- Local Expert Guide
Unique Experiences
Herring Museum
Enjoy a tasting of herrings and a glass of schnapps at the Siglufjörður Herring Museum. It is Iceland’s largest maritime museum and was offi cially opened in 1994 in Róaldsbrakki, an old salting station. Siglufjörður used to be the centre of herring fi sheries in Iceland until the collapse of the herring stock in 1969.