5 DAYS ADVENTURE

danette palmer

tour itinerary

sept 16 :
the golden circle

• Kerið Volcanic Crater

• Geysir Hot Spring Area

• Gullfoss Waterfall

• Bruarfoss Waterfall

• Secret Lagoon 5pm

• Accommodation: Flúðir
  Hotel Geysir
  Hótel Gullfoss
  Hotel Flúðir
  Torfhús Retreat
  The Hill Hotel At Flúðir

The Golden Circle is one of Iceland’s most popular route. It cover lot of locations like þingvellir National Park, Gullfoss Waterfall and Geysir geothermal area and some hidden gems that I know. And at the end of the day we will be relaxing at The Secret Lagoon before heading back to our accommodations.

sept 17 :
the south coast

• Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach

• Seljalandsfoss Waterfall

• Gljúfrabúi (The Cave Waterfall)

• Skógafoss Waterfall

• Vík Village

• Accommodation: Vík
  Hótel Vík
  Hótel Kría
  Hotel Katla by Keahotels
  Black Beach Suites
  Vík Apartments

The South Coast is a must for amazing sceneries. You can expect to discover many of Iceland’s best features including black sand beaches, vast lava fields, known and hidden waterfalls, glaciers and much more.

sept 18 :
ICE CAVE ADVENTURE

• Katla Ice Cave

• Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon

• The Diamond Beach

  This day adventurous day is all about the glacier. We will be exploring the crystal ice cave at Vatnajökull, one of the largest glacier in Iceland and end the day with a beautiful sunset at the diamonds beach.

• Accommodation: Skaftafell
  Hótel Jökulsárlón
  Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon
  Hotel Skaftafell
  Adventure Hotel Hof
  Hali Country Hotel

sept 19 : back to the south

• Lómagnúpur

• Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon

• The Yoda Cave

• Dyrhólaey

• Kvernufoss Waterfall

• Accommodations : Reykjavik
  Canopy by Hilton
  Reykjavik Konsulat Hotel
  Hotel Borg
  Exeter Hotel
  Center Hotels Klopp

This day is a driving back to Reykjavik day. We will try to make some stops to break the 5hr journey and cover anything that we miss from previous day.

sept 20 : relaxing day

• Hvammsvík Hot Springs at 7pm

• Aurora Hunt after the hot springs

• Accommodations : Reykjavik
  Canopy by Hilton
  Reykjavik Konsulat Hotel
  Hotel Borg
  Exeter Hotel
  Center Hotels Klopp

night :
the aurora hunt

• Out of the city and away from lights pollution.

• Professional Photos

• Help setting up your own camera if needed

• A chance to hunt every night while on the tour

• Aurora season is from September to March

Aurora Borealis also known as The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon, and there’s never a guarantee that you we catch them. But data and experience that I have. This will give you the best chance to catch them. While on this tour, we will have the opportunity to hunt every night.
This will increase your chance for sure.

HERE ARE SOME packing RECOMMENDATIONS

• Lightweight wool jumper

• Waterproof and windproof jacket

• Waterproof trousers

• Thermal layers

• Waterproof hiking boots with good grip (if you going to buy a new pair, please wear them couple of times before coming)

• Crampons (I will have them for you while you with me, but you can also buy one and use it when you’re not with me)

• Hat, gloves and wool socks

• Small day pack (carry what you need while exploring, phone, camera, powerbank etc.)

• Water bottle (Refill Iceland nature fresh water)

• Swimsuit (if you plan to visit the hot springs)