Nature´s Classroom

Nature´s Classroom is by far our most rewarding tour as it gives the visitor more depth, more experience and more understanding of Iceland and the people who live here. The tour takes you around the country, visiting important historical sites, seeing breathtaking natural scenery and encountering a wide variety of the islands fauna.

DAY 1
Arrival / Pre night
Overnight stay in Reykjavík (transfers not included).

DAY 2
Borgarnes - Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Early in the morning, your guide will pick you up at your hotel. From Reykjavik, drive to the new "Settlement Centre" in Borgarnes to discover how Iceland was settled. Head along the south coast of the renowned Snæfellsnes peninsula to Arnarstapi, with its magnificent columnar basalt rock formations. Circle around the legendary Snæfellsjökull glacier, which covers a central volcano. Overnight in Snæfellsnes area.

DAY 3
Bird spotting and Icelandic horses
On the way to Stykkishólmur, a stop at Bjarnarhöfn for a taste of shark, a traditional Icelandic dish. Onwards to Stykkisholmur where people can either relax and explore the town or go on an optional cruise excursion of Breidafjordur bay. Afterwards head north for an introduction to Icelandic horses including a short lecture and horse show. Overnight in Gauksmýri area.

DAY 4
Goðafoss - Húsavík
Head to Akureyri, the trade and cultural capital of the north of Iceland. Spend time in awe at the thundering Goðafoss waterfall before continuing to Húsavík where there´s a possibility (optional) to visit the Whale Center, a non-profit educational information centre on cetaceans and marine wildlife. Also an option to take a whale watching tour. Overnight in Húsavík area.

DAY 5
Lake Mývatn
A day to explore the fascinating surroundings of Lake Mývatn, a paradise for birdwatchers and geologists. The lava formations at Dimmuborgir and pseudocraters at Skútustaðir, the solfataras of Námafjall and the ringwall-crater Hverfjall combine to make this area unique. Also explore the site of recent volcanic activity at Krafla. Overnight in Egilsstaðir area.

DAY 6
East Fjords
Discover the spectacular geology of the remote Eastern fjords. Visit the Icelandic World War II museum in Reyðarfjörður, the burial site of the ancient local seer and the famous mineral collection in Stöðvarfjörður. Drive south through breathtaking landscapes to Djúpivogur and Hornafjörður. Overnight in Höfn area.

DAY 7
Skaftafell National Park - Kirkjubæjarklaustur
Vatnajökull is larger than all the rest of Europe's glaciers combined. Explore some of its numerous awe-inspiring outlets, and take a boat tour on the glacial lagoon, sailing among the huge icebergs. Continue to Skaftafell National Park and Skeiðarársandur, the largest outwash plain in Iceland. Overnight in Kirkjubæjarklaustur area.

DAY 8
South Shore
Watch the dramatic scenery of outwash plains and lava fields go by on the way to Dyrhólaey, a solitary cliff teeming with bird life.* Stop to admire the mighty Skógarfoss waterfall on the way to a small arable and livestock farm and take a look at the Soil Reclamation program based at Gunnarsholt. Continue through the farmlands to Flúðir for a very different view of Iceland. Overnight in Flúðir area.

*Please note that Dyrholaey is closed during nesting season in spring, middle May til June 23rd

DAY 9
Geysir - Gullfoss - Reykjavík
Enjoy great photo opportunities in the world-famous hot spring area of Geysir. Wait a few minutes for Strokkur to erupt and send a magnificent water and steam column high into the air surrounded by other bubbling and boiling springs. Head to magnificent Gullfoss, the ‘golden waterfall', and from there to Þingvellir National Park, the ancient site of the Iceland's first parliament and a geologically fascinating area. Head back to Reykjavik in the after-noon.

Day 10
Departure (transfer not included).

OPTIONAL (at extra cost)

• Super jeep tour
• Horse riding
• Nature & birdwatching cruise in Breiðafjörður Bay
• Nature baths at Lake Myvatn
• Entrance to Whale museum in Húsavík
• Whale watching tour in Húsavík