Reykjavik - Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon - Golden Circle - Snæfellsnes Peninsula - Seljalandsfoss Waterfall - Lava Caving – Vík - Sólheimajökull Glacier - Blue Lagoon – Malta
| Departure | Cyprus-Larnaca | ||||||||||||||
| Destination | Iceland | ||||||||||||||
| Month Availability | May 2025 | ||||||||||||||
| Flights | Flights: 21MAY EK109 Larnaca - Malta 12:15 - 14:00 21MAY Malta - Reykjavik 17:25 - 21:10 28MAY Reykjavik - Malta 09:00 - 16:25 29MAY EK110 Malta- Larnaca 15:30 - 18:55 | ||||||||||||||
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Fly from Larnaca to Malta and meet your tour leader at the Malta International airport at 15.30hrs (3.30pm) for check-in on your direct charter flight to Reykjavik, departing at 17.25hrs. Upon arrival, transfer to our 3-star Reykjavik Lights Hotel (or similar), in Reykjavik for room check-in and overnight
After breakfast, and checkout, we begin our adventure as we visit the Snæfellsnes Peninsula on the west coast of Iceland. We start with a visit to Ytri Tunga – a seal colony. We then heade to the village of Arnarstapi. Búðir Church is a small wooden church originally built in the 18th century and is one of the few remaining, black-tarred churches in Iceland. The church’s picturesque location, surrounded by mountains and lava fields, has made it a popular spot for weddings and photography. We make another stop at Djúpalónssandur Black Sand Beach with shipwreck. Enjoy the scenery of Kirkjufell – one of the most beautiful mountains in Iceland alongside the stunning Kirkjufellsfoss Waterfall. Kirkjufell has been listed as one of the top 10 most beautiful mountains in the world and when you come across it you will understand why. At nearby Bjarnarhöfn, you can visit the Shark Museum visit (entrance extra). We then proceed to our hotel in Borgarnes (Hotel Hamar or similar).
After breakfast, and check-out, we shall visit the Deildartunguhver Hot Springs. We then stop at the breathtaking Hraunfossar-Waterfalls. These waterfalls run down the brims of Hallmundarhraun lava field and into the Hvítá River in Borgarfjörður. You shall be amazed by the waterfallʼs majestic blue glacial waters, which come from Langjökull Glacier – the 2nd largest glacier in Iceland. Barnafoss Waterfall is a beautiful fall and enjoy this stunning light blue waterfall under a natural stone bridge. A must-see natural wonder in the land of fire and ice! We then go Lava tubing – the Vidgelmir lava tube cave is the largest Lava cave in Iceland formed thousands of years ago during a volcanic eruption. It is now a popular tourist attraction, offering guided tours for visitors to explore the unique geological features of the cave and learn about the formation of these lava tubes. We shall drive to Vik for a room check-in our hotel (Hotel Kria or similar) for the next two nights.
After breakfast, we’ll visit spectacular Fjaðrárgljúfur canyon on the south-eastern side of Iceland. We then proceed to Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and nearby Diamond Beach. There, we will encounter icebergs in many shapes and sizes floating in the lagoon or resting on the black sandy beach. If you’re lucky, you might spy a seal bathing among the gilded grains of black sand. There is an option to take an Amphibian boat tour (boat extra). We will then go to the Skaftafell Nature Reserve. An easy 2-hour hike to Svartifoss waterfall also known as “The Black Waterfall.ˮ Its hexagonal basalt columns were formed during volcanic eruptions that happened thousands of years ago. It is one of the most popular attractions in the area with its pitch-black basalt columns, an intense contrast to the white glaciers that dominate the area. We shall also visit the Skaftafell visitor centre before returning to our hotel for dinner (not included) & overnight.
After breakfast and room check out, we shall enjoy a short photo stop at Yoda Cave, before we arrive at our next destination, the Katla Ice Cave Tour. Hop on a Super Jeep and travel along rugged rural roads as you admire the incredible landscapes and jaw-dropping sights as you make your way to your first stop. Arrive at Mýrdalsjökull Glacier and take in the stunning views of the Ice Cap and feel the thrill of crossing a vast glacial expanse. Then arrive at the cave and explore the frigid blue and black-colored interior. Learn about its formations and admire its spectacular beauty with your experienced guide. We then shall visit Reynisfjara – the black sand beach – the most famous beach on the South Coast of Iceland. Its beautiful black sand, powerful waves, and the nearby Reynisdrangar sea stacks make this a truly unique place to visit and a popular filming location of Game of Thrones, Star Wars and more. While walking on the beach, look out for the Puffin, Iceland’s beautiful bird
We shall then proceed on a short walk to the Solheimajokull Glacier for a wonderful photo-stop opportunity. We then visit Skógafoss, one of the largest and most elegant waterfalls in Iceland followed by the Seljalandfoss and Grufjabul waterfall. This spectacular natural wonder drops around 60 meters into a tranquil pool below. We can also walk behind the waterfall to view it from a complete 360° angle! We shall stay overnight at the Hotel South Coast (or similar) in Selfoss.
After breakfast and room checkout, we’ll visit the famous Golden Circle. We shall enter Thingvellir National Park, one of the geological wonders in Iceland. Explore an epic Icelandic landscape, where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates meet! We visit the Geysir Geothermal Area in the Haukadalur Valley and amaze yourself at the Strokkur geyser doing a magical show every 4-10 minutes! We then visit Gullfoss Waterfall, which is one of the most stunning sights in Iceland. No matter the season, the mighty Gullfoss is a must-see spot in the land of fire and ice. We then proceed to Kerid crater lake, which is a 3,000-year-old volcanic crater lake in South Iceland on the Golden Circle route. The water is a unique and strikingly vivid aquamarine shade of blue. Take an easy hike around the Kerid crater and enjoy the spectacular view! On our way to Reykjavik, we are offering a visit at the Fridheimar Greenhouse (optional – extrance extra), where we learn how the Icelanders manage to grow tomatoes in such a cold climate. You will be able to taste the fresh tomato soup with fresh bread. We finally head back to Reykjavik for our final two nights at the Reykjavik Hotel Lights (or similar).
After breakfast we shall enjoy a 3-hour guided City Tour in Reykjavík seeing the main sights this city offers such as Höfði – the house where the 1986 Reykjavík Summit meeting was held, Bessastaðir, the residence of the president of Iceland, Perlan Museum (entrance not included) etc. We shall then have free time in downtown Reykjavic. In the afternoon, we offer an optional visit to the iconic Blue Lagoon (entrance extra) – a beautiful geothermal lagoon. Relax and enjoy a nice, soothing warm soak in the picture perfect milky blue waters of the Blue Lagoon. Back to the hotel and overnight
Early morning checkout from hotel (as we depart before breakfast is served a take-away breakfast can be ordered at Eur15 per person) and transfer to the airport for our direct flight to Malta departing at 09.00hrs with arrival in Malta scheduled to be at 4.30pm.
Breakfast and few hours to rest or to explore the St Julian’s beaches. Early noontime pick up from the hotel and transfer to Malta Airport for the return flight to Larnaca with Emirates.
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