Iceland

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10 days (ex Reykjavik)

Destinations visited: Iceland, Reykjavík, World

Physical rating:
Culture shock rating:

Physical Ratings

The physical rating gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the trip. While generalisations are always tricky, a summary of our ratings follows:

Rating 1

These trips are a relaxing break. You don't have to worry about doing anything physically demanding unless you want to.

Rating 2

Some easy physical activities included in your trip. No physical preparation is required to make the most of the journey.

Rating 3

This trip will raise your heartbeat. Moderate physical activities are included and a good level of fitness is required.

Rating 4

Be prepared for some serious physical activity. The majority of activities included on this trip will be challenging. The fitter you are, the more you will enjoy your holiday.

Rating 5

Intrepid’s highest physical rating. Get ready for a heart-pumping adventure with plenty of challenges and some extreme conditions. You will be required to be seriously fit for this trip as difficult activities are included.

Culture Shock Ratings

The culture shock rating considers the level of development in the location, the area's infrastructure and how easy it is to access services. It also takes into consideration how different the food and customs are and whether English is widely spoken. While generalisations are always tricky, here’s a summary of the ratings:

Rating 1

This is the least confronting of Intrepid's product range. English is the native language and the food, customs and access to services will be familiar to you.

Rating 2

You will probably have experienced food like this in restaurants back home and English is commonly spoken. Services are available most of the time but there may be some cultural differences.

Rating 3

Expect some culture shock. You will be exposed to signs of poverty and access to services may be sporadic. The food will be quite different to home and English speakers harder to find. Respecting the local culture will make it easier to fit in and really experience the location.

Rating 4

The comforts of home are more of a rarity. English is not common and the food will be quite different to what you are used to. It is important to observe some of the local customs to not cause offence. Many of the locals' standard of living may be confronting.

Rating 5

You're really out there! You'll need to pay specific attention to health and hygiene. A large proportion of locals' living conditions are a world away from standards you are used to. You may have difficulty finding an English speaker and there is little or no access to services. Paying heed to local customs is essential.

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Description

Travel to Iceland and delve into the ancient land of Vikings and volcanoes on this 10-day Icelandic adventure. Marvel at geothermal hot springs, witness the steamy eruptions of a giant geyser, touch the tongue of Europe's biggest glacier, see lava that's still warm after 20 years and scale giant waterfalls. Travel through Iceland's desolate lands, so mysterious and ethereal that they have inspired artists, poets and musicians for centuries. The ancient, untamed beauty of Iceland will stay with you forever.

Highlights

Discover Iceland's history in Reykjavik.
Witness the steamy eruptions of a giant geyser.
Hike to the tongue of Europe's biggest glacier.
Travel to Iceland's 'Waterfall of the Gods'.
Marvel at lava flows in Leirhnjukur that are still hot after 20 years.

Itinerary

Day 1 Reykjavik

Travel to Iceland and visit Reykjavik. Be impressed and inspired by the world's northernmost capital, which lies only a fraction below the arctic circle and receives just four hours of sunlight in winter and 22 in summer. Perhaps shed some light on Nordic culture at the National Museum or join locals who gossip and chatter in the Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool.

Day 2 Hvolsvollur

Get a thrill as the Strokkur geyser swells with blue water before erupting and shooting a cloud of water some 20-30 m in the air. Be spellbound by the immense beauty and sheer power of the Gullfoss double waterfall.

Day 3 Vik

View more superb waterfalls before making a stop at the Skogar Museum. Then, spot puffin colonies on the south shore of Dyrholaey.

Day 4 Hofn

Cross squeaky black sands into Skaftafell National Park. Enjoy an invigorating walk to Svartifoss Waterfall and be amazed by some of Mother Nature's finest work on a glacier boat tour.

Day 5 Egilsstadir

Appreciate a dramatic mountainscape while passing through the Almannaskard then explore a local stone museum.

Day 6 Lake Myvatn

Admire the majestic Dettifoss Waterfall and Asbyrgi - an incredible horseshoe-shaped canyon. Gaze out over the glassy surface of Lake Myvatn and finish up the day's adventures with a visit to the 'Waterfall of the Gods'.

Day 7 Hrutafjordur

Witness the volcanic lava of Leirhnjukur, still warm over 20 years after it last flowed, and the boiling mud pools of Namaskard.

Day 8 Snaefellsnes

Venture deep into the Snaefellsnes National Park and spy its magnificent glacier. Stop by a rural church at Budir, stroll along coastal cliffs and admire Djupalonssandur's pebble beach.

Days 9-10 Reykjavik

Hike to the top of Grabrok Volcano and wander through the home of poet Snorri Sturluson. Then, before the tour comes full circle back in Reykjavik, swing by Europe's hottest spring and the picturesque Whale Fjord.

Group Size

Maximum of 12 travellers per group

Accommodation

Guesthouse (5 nts), Hotel (4 nts)

Transport

Minibus

Budget

Allow EUR €400 for meals not included.

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