Trip Overview
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Tales From Topdeckers
Trip itinerary
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Reykjavík – Golden Circle Region
2Prepare your eyes cos they’re gonna explode with the natural wonders we’re seeing today. First up: a tour of the Golden Circle. It doesn’t have gold status for nothing. We’ll stop at Thingvellir National Park: majestic rock formations, hills to get your booty in top shape and views outta this world? Yes pls. Then, it’s a mighty geyser’s turn to dazzle you with its magic. Strokkur is top of its game. Gulfoss waterfall is last up on the tour. Breathtaking doesn’t cover it. After, you’ve got an opportunity to stop at the Secret Lagoon. Brave the weather and swim in its thermal waters. Moments like these are next level. Tonight, we’re staying in a remote location. You know what that means? Prime opportunity to see the Northern Lights in all their glory. Just have a word with the old gods to keep the skies clear.
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Included Today
- Golden Circle expedition (including Thingvellir National Park, Gulfoss Waterfall & Strokkur Geysir)
- Remotely located hotel for Northern Lights spotting (weather dependent)
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Meals
- Breakfast
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Optional extras
- Visit the Secret Lagoon: prices available locally
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Included Today
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Golden Circle Region – Jökulsárlón Region
3Wrap up warm, we’ve got another day of outdoor discovery. And what better way to start the day than with a visit to more awesome waterfalls. Walk behind Seljalandsfoss to see the world from a new angle. Learn the legend of Skógafoss and dare to find the treasure chest left by a Viking settler way back in the year 900. Then: discover the South Coast, including the Laki lava fields. You wanted to delve deeper into Iceland? This is it. Later: we’re exploring even more Icelandic beauty. This time, Skaftafell National Park – a UNESCO site made of fire and ice. Tonight, we’re heading to our stop in a remote village. Yep: there’s another opportunity to see the Northern Lights. Don’t say we don’t treat you.
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Included Today
- Visit Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls & South Coast area (including Laki lava fields)
- Visit Skaftafell National Park
- Remotely located hotel for Northern Lights spotting (weather dependent)
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Meals
- Breakfast
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Included Today
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Jökulsárlón Region – Reynisfjara Beach – Reykjavík
4Ready for some glacier action? We’ve got Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon to get to – it legit looks like it’s been taken from a wintery fairytale. You’ve also got the opportunity to make use of your hiking boots. Get those legs burning (in the best way, obvs) up Vatnajökull glacier. Your prize at the end? Views your mates back home won’t believe. Or go below ground on a tour of Vatnajökull ice caves. No photo will ever do this place justice, so you gotta see it IRL. No cap. Then, hop back on the coach cos we’re going to the beach. It’s not any beach. It’s made of black sand. Haunting. Gooseflesh-worthy. Holy-Sh*t-this-is-ace vibes. Later: it’s back to where the adventure began. Get a taste of city life with your travel fam. Feed those rumbling bellies – order fermented shark, sheep heads or ram testicles for a taste of REAL Iceland. Try a load of craft beers. And hit a music venue. Skál to another day of real adventures.
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Included Today
- Visit Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon
- Visit Reynisfjara black-sand beach
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Meals
- Breakfast
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Optional extras
- Hike Vatnajökull glacier: prices available locally
- Crystal ice cave tour in Vatnajökull Glacier (weather dependent): prices available locally
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Included Today
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Reykjavík – Snæfellsnes Peninsula
5Delve deeper into Iceland’s capital on a walking tour with our expert Trip Leader. They’re gonna give us a taste of Norse mythology and Viking life as we take in sights like Hallgrímskirkja Church, the Sun Voyager and the Old Harbour. Head filled with facts, we’re off to Snæfellsnes Peninsula. This place: unmatched. But first, we’ll stop at Hraunfossar and Barnafoss waterfalls as well as Deildartunguhver hot spring. Make sure your phones are fully charged for all those TikToks you wanna make. Then, put them away and take in this moment. With these people. Wanna feel alive? Strip your clothes off and feel the bite of Iceland winter before plunging into thermal water on an optional visit to Krauma geothermal baths. Bliss. Tonight, swap your fave moments over a homemade dinner (farmhouse style) and look to the skies. The Northern Lights might bless you with an appearance!
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Included Today
- Walking tour of Reykjavík with Trip Leader
- Visit Hraunfossar and Barnafoss waterfalls & Deildartunguhver hot spring
- Remotely located hotel for Northern Lights spotting (weather dependent)
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Meals
- Breakfast
- Dinner
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Optional extras
- Visit Krauma geothermal baths: prices available locally
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Included Today
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Snæfellsnes Peninsula
6Today’s all about Snæfellsnes Peninsula. Get a view of the Centre of the Earth aka Snæfellsjökull glacier. Known for its energy and mysticism among locals, this place is one of the world’s ancient sources of power. Then: visit the small village of Arnarstapi. It’s giving witchy vibes. Stykkishólmur’s up next – another lil fishing village with PLENTY of real good oceanic culture. After, feast your eyes on some Icelandic artwork at Liston’s stone carving studio. And meet the man himself! He’ll share his passion and answer any artsy questions you ask. Tonight, it’s our last opportunity to see the Northern Lights. Huddle together in the winter air as the skies *fingers and toes crossed* transform. Magic.
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Included Today
- Snæfellsnes Peninsular tour
- Visit Liston’s stone carving studio
- Remotely located hotel for Northern Lights spotting (weather dependent)
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Meals
- Breakfast
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Included Today
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Snæfellsnes Peninsula – Reykjavík
7Wave bless (what an awesome way to say bye!) to this beaut part of the world. We’re heading back to Reykjavík. Here, you’ve got an afternoon that’s all yours. Hit The National Musuem to get that last burst of history. Eat alll the local snacks. Skyr and chocolate-covered liquorice are must-haves. Stumble across one of the city’s six municipalities to delve deeper into local life. Float in the heated waters of a local swimming pool. Or (get ready for it), spot mammoth whales on an experience of a lifetime. Sighting one of these majestic creatures IRL? That feeling’s pretty damn special. Tonight, we have one final dinner together. Cheers (soz, skál) to a road trip none of us will ever forget!
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Meals
- Breakfast
- Dinner
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Optional extras
- Whale-watching tour in Reykjavík (weather dependent): prices available locally
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Meals
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Reykjavík
8This is it. The moment we say goodbye. Pinky swear to keep in touch on the TOPDECK LEGENDS group chat. Start planning the reunion. Where shall we meet up next year?
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Meals
- Breakfast
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What's included
Included experiences
- - Icelandic beer tasting experience
- - Golden Circle expedition (including Thingvellir National Park, Gulfoss Waterfall & Strokkur Geysir)
- - Remotely located hotels for Northern Lights spotting (weather dependent; excludes Reykjavík)
- - Visit Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls & South Coast area (including Laki lava fields)
- - Visit Skaftafell National Park
- - Visit Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon
- - Visit Reynisfjara black-sand beach
- - Walking tour in Reykjavík with Trip Leader
- - Visit Hraunfossar and Barnafoss waterfalls & Deildartunguhver hot spring
- - Snæfellsnes Peninsula tour
- - Visit Liston’s stone carving studio
Accommodation
- 6 nights in hotel-style accommodation, 1 night in guest house (twin or double)
Transport
Optional activities
- FYI: these are optional activities available locally. Things might change – prices are here to give you a rough idea.
- Visit the Secret Lagoon: prices available locally
- Hike Vatnajökull glacier: prices available locally
- Crystal ice cave tour in Vatnajökull glacier (weather dependent): prices available locally
- Visit Krauma geothermal baths: prices available locally
- Whale-watching tour in Reykjavík (weather dependent): prices available locally
Other information
Weather
Fact: Iceland is mind-blowing. But it’s also rain, snow and wind-blowing. Occasionally, the itinerary may change due to winter conditions. Dw, this trip’s still gonna give you allll the travel tingles. No matter what.
Northern Lights
The Aurora Borealis (aka Northern Lights) are a beaut kaleidoscope of colourful lights which appear in the night sky of the northern hemisphere. This magical occurrence is very weather dependent, and not guaranteed. If the cosmos is on your side, you’ll be able to see them from remote hotel locations during your trip – just pray those skies are clear.
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Start: Reykjavik
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