19th – 29th June 2024
This holiday will take you to Iceland, the island in the middle of the North Atlantic, famous for its sublime landscapes, waterfalls and otherworldliness.
This 10-night holiday will give you the chance to experience this mythical island with the magical backdrop of the midnight sun.
Where we will stay and what we will see
We start our holiday staying in the typically Icelandic hotel called Englendingavik in Borgarnes, not far from Iceland’s capital, Reykjavik.
Here we will stay for five nights and take in the famous Golden Circle (Thingvellir National Park, Geysir hot springs, Gullfoss waterfalls), visit the capital and its iconic church, Hallsgrimskirkja, and the whale museum, as well as take a pony ride around the lava fields.
We will also travel to the Snaefellsnes peninsula, taking in the Snæfell volcano, Ytri Tunga beach, where seals live all year round, and Kirkjufell waterfall.
It is then off to the north of Iceland to Akureyri, where we will explore the longest fjord in Iceland, Eyjafijordur, by land and sea as we head out on a whale watching safari, hoping to see the humpback whale in its peak summer feeding grounds.
We will spend time visiting Godafoss waterfall and relax in the warm, milky blue waters of Lake Myvatn.
Prepare yourself for some memorable moments.
Go Beyond in the Whale Museum in Reykjavik
Part of the Golden Circle, the famous Geyser, shooting off and taking our guests by surprise
One of the leaders of the riding stables, who will be guiding us around the lava fields
The iconic Kirkjuell mountain and falls
A Minkie whale spotted on our last whale trip in Iceland
The extraordinary Godafoss near Akureyri
Relaxing in the Myvatn Baths
The itinerary
- Day 1 – Travel from London to Keflavik, travel up to our accommodation via mini bus, settle in.
- Day 2 – Visit Whale Museum, Reykjavik and its famous Hallsgrimskirkja iconic cathedral.
- Day 3 – Do the Golden Circle, taking in Parliament Fields, the Geysir and Gullfoss waterfall.
- Day 4 – Pony trekking through the lava fields.
- Day 5 – Trip along the Snaefellsnes peninsula, taking in the Snæfell volcano, Ytri Tunga beach, where seals live all year round, and Kirkjufell waterfall.
- Day 6 – Depart Borgarnes and head north to Akureyri.
- Day 7 – Visit the town of Akureyri and its local museum.
- Day 8 – Fabulous whale-watching trip.
- Day 9 – Trip to Godafoss waterfalls.
- Day 10 – Take a dip in the warm baths of Lake Myvatn.
- Day 11 – Drive back to Keflavik Airport for a flight back to London.
Your holiday will include the following:
- Ten-night, full-board accommodation.
- All entrance fees to all sites and activities.
- Airport transfers and transport in and around Iceland.
- Return flight from London to Keflavik, accompanied and supported by our Go Beyond team.
- A ratio of 2 guests to 1 Go Beyond support staff member.
- Support from our Go Beyond team during the holiday.
