Iceland and Greenland lie only 500 miles apart but offer travellers a fantastic opportunity to compare the completely different cultures and landscapes of these two neighbouring countries. Our independent tours offer the choice of local touring that suits your interests, and gives you the security of our representatives while you explore. From the contemporary culture of Reykjavik to the descendents of the ancient communities of Greenland, you will be amazed and delighted.
Day 1: Arrive in Keflavik and transfer to the city where you will have accommodation booked at a central hotel for three nights.
Day 2: A full day Golden Circle tour, visiting some of Iceland's most iconic sights
Day 3: A free day, time to take one of many optional programs
Day 4: Head to the domestic airport for the lunchtime flight to Illulissat where you will have four nights accommodation confirmed. When you arrive in Illulissat, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Following a briefing you will be taken on a short walking tour of the community.
Day 5-7: Three days in this astonishing "City of Ice". Each day, twenty million tons of ice are formed by the calving glacier, and now it is your chance to go and see it! There is time to visit a remote village, take a boat tour to the Eqi Glacier, hike in the hills or take a boat ride in the Disko Bay. The choice is yours - let our counsellors know what you would like to do, and they will be able to fit your time together perfectly.
Day 8: The flight to Reykjavik will leave in the afternoon, and have you in the Icelandic capital for one final night to enjoy one of the fabulous restaurants in town, and even its legendary nightlife!
Day 9: Transfer to Keflavik for your flight home to North America.
