2 SOAK IN THE
LOCAL CULTURE You can’t leave Iceland without taking a dip in the warm, mineral-rich waters of the Blue Lagoon (and you will!), but, you also came to Iceland for an immersive local experience. We’ll head to where the locals go for a revitalising soak in mineral-rich geothermal waters—the Blue Lagoon of the North, Mývatn Nature Baths.
>> EXPERIENCE THIS ON DAY 6 IN LAKE MÝVATN.
WHAT YOU’LL DO DAYS 1-3 REYKJAVÍK
DAYS 7-8 STYKKISHÓLMUR
Discover Iceland’s Cool Vibe
Dive Deep into Iceland’s Landscapes
• Explore Reykjavík on a walking tour of the city’s old quarter. • Experience a “day in the life” at a family-owned dairy farm. • Travel the Golden Circle and visit otherworldly Thingviller National Park, stunning Gullfoss Falls and the Strokkur Geyser. • Learn about and discover Iceland’s farmto-table culture with a visit to Friðheimar Greenhouse Cultivation Centre.
• Journey 100 feet below the ground to an 8,000-year-old lava tube on a thrilling tour of Vatnshellir Cave. • Capture the beauty of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula during guided exploration. • Ascend the captivating Snæfellsjökull glacier via mountain truck and enjoy a tasting of Icelandic delicacies. • Wander around the quaint fishing village of Stykkishólmur. •
DAYS 4-6 HÚSAVÍK
Appreciate Natural Wonders in Húsavík • Stay on a family-owned, Environmental Gold-certified property, where you’ll savour locally sourced farm-to-table meals. • Travel to Húsavík to discover the town’s connection to whaling before jumping in a RIB boat seek them out yourself. • Soak in mineral-rich geothermal waters and witness the power of nature as we take a day exploring the Diamond Circle.
IT’S YOUR CHOICE! Join an expert guide on a glacial climb that brings you to nearly 3,000 feet OR venture alongside a guide for a mountain hike through the otherworldly lava fields.
DAYS 9-10 REYKJAVÍK
Celebrate Icelandic Heritage • Meet with a local family that keeps alive a 400-year-old tradition of catching and preserving Greenland shark. • Dive into the origins of Icelandic heritage during a visit to the Settlement Museum. • Take a soak in the Blue Lagoon.
Visit explorations.com/604 for complete tour details. Credit: Gregory Hall
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