GLACIERS, GEYSERS AND WATERFALLS
8 days at GBP1,195 including flights
Tripcode: CZS
Snowshoeing, glacier exploration, Northern Lights and the best of southern Iceland in winter - a great time to visit this fascinating island
We split our time in Iceland between the rugged south coast and the lively capital Reykjavik. Our first base at Drangshlid looks south across the coastal plains to the sea. Behind us lies the massive Myrdalsjokul ice-cap, from whose heights tumble the Solheimjokul glacier and the famous Skogafoss waterfall. We spend a full day exploring the glacier and a day snowshoeing in the hills behind the waterfall. Moving back west, we take in the 'must-see' sights of Gullfoss waterfall, the geothermal waterspouts at Geysir and the volcanic rift at historic Thingvellir. Then from our Reykjavik base we take day trips for further snowshoe exploration to Mount Hengil and Glymur waterfall.
| Day 1 | Fly from Heathrow to Reykjavik (13.00 - 16.00), transfer (3 hours) along south coast to the remote Drangshlid Guesthouse. |
| Day 2 | Snowshoe walk in the hills behind Skogafoss waterfall. |
| Day 3 | Day of glacier exploration using crampons and ice-axe. |
| Day 4 | Visit Seljelandsfoss, Gullfoss, Geysir and Thingvellir en route to Reykjavik. |
| Day 5 | Snowshoe around Mount Hengill, a geothermal area with steam-vents and hot springs. |
| Day 6 | Excursion to Glymur waterfall (highest in Iceland) or Mt. Skardsheidi, depending on snow conditions. |
| Day 7 | Free day in Reykjavik for optional excursions. |
| Day 8 | Fly from Reykjavik to Heathrow (08.30 - 11.30). |
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