THE GREAT ESCAPE
Your Great Adventure
- Includes
- Itinerary
- Tour Highlights
- Gallery
- Price & Dates
- Hotels
What's included
01 May - 30 September 2024
- 4 night's accommodation
- English-speaking local driver-guide
- Excursions and entrance fees as per the itinerary
- ~ Daily Breakfast
- 2 Dinners
- - International air ticket
- - Travel Insurance
- ~ Any other items not mentioned as included
- Day 1
- Day 2
- Day 3
- Day 4
- Day 5
Arrival in Reykjavik
Upon your arrival at Keflavik International Airport, we'll greet you and transport you to your lodging in Reykjavík.
After a long flight, a visit to a neighborhood geothermal pool is a refreshing way to unwind and experience Icelandic daily life. You can also explore the old city center, visit museums, or relax in a cozy café. Dinner is at your own pace, with Reykjavik offering numerous dining options to help you get better acquainted with the capital.
Reykjavik - Countryside area
Breakfast at your hotel, then take a tour along Iceland's South Shore, known for its volcanic mountains and waterfalls. Visit Hveragerdi's geothermal park to see how Icelanders use volcanic energy, boiling eggs in hot springs and trying fresh rye bread baked in geothermal steam. Continue to Hvolsvollur for the LAVA Center's exhibits on volcanoes and earthquakes.
See the fairy tale-like Seljalandsfoss waterfall and the impressive Skogafoss waterfall. Drive past the Eyjafjoll mountain range and visit Reynisfjara, a black volcanic sand beach with unique rock formations. End the day with dinner and an overnight stay in the Kirkjubaejarklaustur area.
Countryside area
Start your day with breakfast at the hotel. Today, you'll explore some of Iceland's most picturesque spots, beginning with a visit to Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon. Enjoy a guided amphibian boat tour among floating icebergs, and then take a stroll along Diamond Beach, where sparkling ice chunks adorn the shore like diamonds. The group will also visit the smaller Fjallsarlon glacier lagoon.
After a lunch break (on your own), continue to the scenic Skaftafell area of Vatnajokull National Park, named after Iceland's largest glacier.
Conclude the day with dinner and an overnight stay in the Kirkjubaejarklaustur area.
Countryside area - Reykjavik s
Breakfast at your hotel. Today, your guide will drive you back to Reykjavik, stopping at a local farm for insights into typical Icelandic farm life. The tour continues along the Golden Circle, a popular route showcasing South Iceland's natural wonders. Witness the stunning two-tiered Gullfoss waterfall, the Geysir area with bubbling mud pots, and the spouting Strokkur geyser. The final highlight is Thingvellir National Park, known for its exceptional beauty.
After this eventful day, return to Reykjavik, where your driver-guide bids you farewell. The evening is free for your own activities.
Stay overnight in Reykjavik
Depart Reykjavik
Breakfast at your hotel. When it's time to conclude your Iceland adventure, a shuttle bus will pick you up from the hotel about three hours before your flight. If you're flying in the afternoon, you can choose to visit the Blue Lagoon geothermal spa to relax in warm mineral waters before heading to the airport (optional, not included).
Highlights
- Visit the “must-see” wonders like the Golden Circle, Skogafoss waterfall, black sand beaches and the Glacier Lagoon.
- Sail among the massive floating icebergs at the Glacier Lagoon.
- Learn about Iceland’s unique geology at the LAVA Centre.
- Discover the breathtakingly beautiful Skaftafell area of Vatnajokull National Park.
- Enjoy local experiences such as a visit to a geothermal park and a visit to an Icelandic farm.
Travel Period | Twin | Single | Child ( 2-11 years) | Single Supplement |
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1, 8, 15, 22 29 May | RM 15,035 | RM 19,355 | ||
5, 12, 19, 26 June | 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 July | 7,14,21,28 August | 4, 11 September | RM 16,060 | RM 21,700 |