Iceland Tours & Trips 2020
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Small Group Tour Small groups are usually defined as between 10 and 24 travelers, often less. If you're the kind of person who enjoys more intimate experiences and personal service this is a good choice. All else being equal you will pay a premium for this style vs a larger group tour.
Private Guided Private tours give you the undivided attention of a guide, and often involve special access to sites and unique experiences not available to larger groups. This is a great option for families, couples, and small friend groups. Expect to pay a bit more for the extra service.
Self Guided Tour A travel company plans your itinerary and arranges all the logistics including lodging, local activities, and transportantion. You have the flexibility of a solo trip while still getting the convience and time savings of expert planning. Get 90% of the benefits of a tour, without a guide.
Group Tour Groups are between 25-60 people, typically ~30-40. Usually there will be many opportunities to split off and enjoy meals and excursions in smaller groups. This is the most economical way to travel, saving up to 40% versus booking the same itinerary yourself.
River Cruise These vessels are smaller than most ocean cruisers, limiting which amenties are available. Passenger counts can vary. One of the biggest advantages of a river cruise is the ability to dock at smaller ports and local villages.
Small Ship Cruise Small ship cruises usually have a max passenger count of 500. The primary purpose of these trips is to spend time off the vessel in local ports (e.g. Mediterranean) or experiencing nature (e.g Galapagos or Antarctica). Cabins can vary from budget to luxury.
Large Ship Cruise This is the "floating city" experience, with multiple ways to enjoy your vacation aboard the ship as much as on land. Ships are multiple floors, provide several activities, culinary, and shopping options. They often make fewer stops and have less time available for shore excursions.
Retreats Similar to a self guided tour but staying in one location only with activities and day outings included as a part of the stay.
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Camping Typically involves most nights sleeping in tents (sometimes permanent tented sites) or in rustic cabins and lodges.
Basic - 2 star You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping.
Value - 3 star Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Premium - 4 star 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Luxury - 5 star The highest level of comfort and service. All accomodations are in four or five star hotels, boutique lodges or high-end homestays.
Physical Level
Physical Level
Very Easy Minimal walking - motor vehicles available for all major parts of trip.
Easy Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments.
Moderate Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Strenuous All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
Extreme Very challenging all day hiking and backpacking carrying significant equipment.
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Flexible schedule A lot of free time, with very few inclusions. Ideal for independent and/or low-key travelers and cruisers.
Full schedule For those looking to maximize their sight seeing time. You thrive on a packed day’s schedule from 8 am to 6pm, with some (but limited) free time. Most activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
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Good for Singles Trips that specifically cater to travelers looking to meet other singles.
No Single Supplement Trips where single supplement is usually not required for solo travelers.
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Northern Lights Escape

- On this trip we are travelling in our own private minibus as this allows us to reach some more off the beaten path destinations and gives us flexibility which would not be possible by public transport. And on top of that all our vehicles in Iceland have complimentary Wi-Fi.
- There's a lot more to Iceland than ice and vikings. Follow the scenic 'Golden Circle', visiting geothermal springs and geysers, the mighty waterfall of Gullfoss and the site of the nation's first parliament at Thingvellir
- Drive along the island’s spectacular South Shore past the Reynisdrangar Rocks and volcanic black sand beaches
- Head to Skaftafell National Park and get adventurous with a hike to Vatnajokull, Europe's largest glacier
- The aurora borealis is the best lightshow on Earth, and this trip is your ticket. Stay up late to see the northern sky dance with green light (subject to weather conditions and activity)
Iceland Discovery

- There's a lot more to Iceland than ice (and Bjork). Ford the fjords, glaciers, volcanoes and black sand beaches, and consider adding on a visit to the renowned Blue Lagoon for a soak in the geothermal springs.
- Spend the evening at the quirky farm town of Modrudalur – an isolated settlement and the highest inhabited place in Iceland and enjoy a home-cooked dinner at our guesthouse at Snaefellsnes.
- Walk to the mottled blue, grey and black tongue of Vatnajokull glacier – an ice cap so large it covers eight per cent of the country – and discover the incredible Skogafoss Waterfall.
- Glide past blue-white icebergs on an included boat tour of Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon and soak up the silence of the surrounding grey sand desert..
- Experience the unearthly scenery at Namaskard, where steam rises from the sulphuric terrain and take a walk around the lava stacks and caves of Dimmuborgir.
Inspiring Iceland, a Women Only Tour

- Reykjavik: Dine tonight with your travel companions in a traditional restaurant. Iceland is known for its fresh fish, famous Icelandic lamb and quality dairy products. A strong emphasis on using local produce leads to very tasty cuisine. Choose from a delicious menu curated by a top female chef.
- Reykjavik: This evening, delight in a delicious Celebration Dinner at a local restaurant where you round off your journey through one of the world's most naturally beautiful places.
- Eyrarbakki: The village of Eyrarbakki has played an important role in the history of Iceland for centuries. Take a storytelling walk with Ásta Kristrún, author, musician and director of heirtage museum Bakkastofa. Ásta and her husband have turned the house in which she and her 19th-century ancestors grew up into an intriguing cultural center. Explose the various outposts including The House, The Maritime Museum, and Kirkjubær or the Old Baiting Shed. Enjoy stories of Ásta's family and learn how they coexisted with volcanoes and geysers as neighbors!
- Fjallsárlón: Hop in a Zodiac boat and sail out amongst floating icebergs on the majestic Fjallsárlón Glacier Lagoon. Connect with Icelandic nature in a way you have never experienced before.Alternatively, take a walk around the glacier lake with an expert guide.
- Fjallsárlón: Take a walk around the glacier lake with an expert guide. Get up close to the glacier, learn about its history and discover the flora and birdlife of the area. Alternatively, sail out amongst floating icebergs on the majestic Fjallsárlón Glacier Lagoon.
- Akureyri: Meet an expert biologist and learn about the fisheries in Iceland and the impact of climate change on the fishing industry.
- Akureyri: Meet Agnes, owner and founder of one of the first microbreweries on the Island. With limited opportunities for female employment in the area, Agnes started the project in 2003. She wanted to use the clear water from the area to create something unique, to both diversify the local economy and support her family. She now produces quality beer with her husband using Icelandic water from the nearby Sólarfjall mountain.
- Borgarnes: Meet the lovable horses of Iceland - the original Viking horses and vital servants of the first Icelanders to arrive in this vast, wild county. Learn why they have two more gaits than most other breeds of horses, and how their double-layered coat enables them to withstand Iceland's tough winters.
- Reykjavik: This fun and informative tour of the city looks back on the history of women in Reykjavík. Learn how the history of the movement relates to the current, fourth wave of feminism that is ongoing in Iceland, and the world.
- Hellisheidavirkjun: Visit Iceland's newest geothermal heat and electric power station in Hellisheidi, the second largest of its kind in the world. During this Make Travel Matter experience learn why Hellisheidavirkjun is a world leader in the utilisation of geothermal energy. The Power Plant has helped Iceland achieve 70% of the country's energy consumption through renewable energy sources. Hellisheidavirkjun Power Plant, advances UN Sustainable Development Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy.
- Egilsstadir: Take part in re-forestation efforts during a visit to one of Iceland's national forests.This experience advances UN Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life on Land.
- Lake Myvatn: Try some seriously tasty ice cream and meet Julia. Learn how her bio-technology company MýSköpun is producing a highly nutritious form of spirulina algae, which is found in the area's hot springs. This product is grown inside special tubes designed to optimize algae growth. When the spirulina is ready, it is filtered into powder and used as a supplement, even in ice cream. See the algae brewing and discover how MýSköpun utilizes the internal resources of the Lake Mývatn area in a sustainable way. The spirulina tasting advances UN Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Production and Consumption.
- Reykjavik: The mission of the Iceland Ocean Cluster is to create value by connecting entrepreneurs, businesses and knowledge in the marine industries. Meet a professor for a tour of the complex. Find out how the fishing industry in Iceland has now become a model of sustainable production and one of the world's most advanced producer of seafood. Taste and learn about products developed and produced by Icelandic innovation. These include fish oil and dried fish, fish liver pate and even fish leather. The visit to Ocean Cluster House advances UN Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Production and Consumption.
- Skalholt: See the Skalholt historic church.
- Skogafoss: Admire the majestic beauty of these two impressive waterfalls.
- Vik: Enjoy an orientation of Vik, Iceland's seafront village home to black pebble beaches and offshore rock formations.
- Fjallsárlón: This small less-known glacier lagoon is one of Iceland's hidden gems. Meet locals who have witnessed the glacier shrinking and the lagoon growing over time. Learn how it is to live alongside the glacier and how climate change has impacted the life of the local population.
- Skaftafell: Visit the amazing alpine setting of the National Park and experience the might of Vatnajökull, Europe's largest glacier.
- Lake Jokulsarlon: See the setting for the James Bond film 'Die Another Day'.
- Hofn: Your Travel Director takes you on a short orientation through this seaside village.
- Stop along the way to admire this traditional Icelandic Garden. Each stone, mineral and shell has been carefully collected from across the island by the late artist Petra Sveinsdóttir. One of Iceland’s influential artists, Petra’s Garden is seen as a testament to the country’s unique and beautiful geology.
- Experience the age-old Icelandic tradition of bathing in a natural geothermal pool. Indulge your muscles and mind in the country's only floating infinity pools. Or try the onshore hotel pools, sauna and the cold-water spray tunnel.
- Egilsstadir: Visit this lakeside town, the largest on Iceland's East Coast.
- Lake Myvatn: Traverse spectacular landscapes of craters, boiling mud pots and geothermal hot springs shooting jets of hot water and steam into the air, at this renowned bird-watching site.
- Goðafoss: Nicknamed the "Waterfall of the Gods", these vast horseshow shaped falls are some of the most beautiful sights in Iceland. The spectacular falls are 30 meters wide and between 9 and 17 meters tall.
- Akureyri: Your Travel Director will provide an orientation of the capital of northern Iceland, established in 1602.
- Borgarnes: Enjoy an orientation of Borganes, located on a peninsula at the shore of Borgarfjörður coastal region.
- Thingvellir National Park: Thingvellir is very special to the people of Iceland and has outstanding significance both historically and geologically. It is home to the world's oldest existing parliament, assembled here in A.D. 930. The Park is also one of the most unique geological sites in the world, standing between two continental plates. As the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates drift away from each other, the distinctive geological landscape changes every year.
Hidden Powers & Northern Lights - Winter (max ...
- Day 1: Welcome To Ireland
- Arrive at Dublin Airport. Transfer to your Dublin hotel. You are free to explore the city at your leisure this afternoon. Your hotel will be within walking distance of the city centre.
Winter Wonders & Delicious Detours

- Enjoy an introduction to Icelandic cuisine on a variety of culinary stops and excursions!
- Discover the Golden Circle's highlights: Thingvellir National Park, Geysir Geothermal Area and Gullfoss Waterfall.
- Walk along the banks of the famous Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon, one of Iceland's natural crown jewels.
- Walk along the iconic black sand beach in Vik!
- Gaze up at Eldborg, a volcano crater on the Snaefellsnes Peninsula.
Iceland Adventure
- Reykjavik : Welcome dinner; orientation; farewell dinner at a local restaurant
- HellisheiÐarvirkjun: Visit the geothermal heat and electric power station
- Geysir : Admire the hot springs; taste local specialties and drink a glass of schnapps
- Gullfoss : Marvel at the waterfall
- Thingvellir: Walk through the rift valley that marks the separation between the North American and the European tectonic plates
- Hauganes: Boat cruise, see whales in their natural habitat
- Akureyri : Orientation, visit the Botanical Garden
- GoÐafoss: See the “Waterfall of the Gods”
- Lake mÝvatn: Stop at the Mývatn Nature Baths
- Dettifoss: Admire the most powerful waterfall in Europe
- BorgarfjÖrÐur eystri: Walking tour
- Lake jÖkulsÁrlÓn: See the setting of James Bond’s Die Another Day and see the largest glacier in Europe
- Skaftafell: Drive through the national parkSELJALANDSFOSS
- Iceland is a country known for its natural wonders: glaciers, active volcanoes, black-sand beaches, geothermal areas, roaring rivers, majestic waterfalls, and beautiful lakes
- On this Iceland tour, you will start and end in Reykjavik, and you'll witness these natural wonders while enjoying fun and unique experiences
Walking the Akamas Peninsula

- Stunning beaches and coastal walks - visit the Blue Lagoon and the Baths of Aphrodite cave where, according to the legend, the Goddess of Love, Aphrodite was bathed
- Walks taking in inland and coastal areas of Northwest Cyprus's Akamas Peninsula and the Akamas National Park
- Most walks have shorter options, giving walkers a choice to do an average of 10km or 20km each day
Active Iceland self-drive tour: waterfalls, volca ...

- Explore the Golden Circle from the Hvítá river on a guided rafting tour, close to Gullfoss waterfall.
- Mountain bike through Eldhraun, the world’s largest lava field, with a local Icelandic guide.
- Paddle through floating icebergs on Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon on a small-group kayaking tour.
- Don crampons and take a guided hike through Sólheimajökull glacier’s curious icy formations
Iceland Circumnavigation Cruise

- Explore Reykjavik and Blue Lagoon
- Visit Snaefellnes Peninsula
- Explore Akureyri, Iceland's lovable second largest city
- visit fascinating Lake Myvatn region
Best of Turkey

- Discover the incredible ancient and modern history of Turkey as you explore thousands of years of history hidden within the remarkable ruins of Ephesus and discover Gallipoli on a guided tour that will teach you about the significant events that took place in this area
- Take in the dizzying diversity of this epic landscape with a visit to the stunning natural hot springs of Pamukkale, a cruise along the picture-perfect Turkish coast over Sunken Cities, and an optional hot-air balloon ride over the fairy-tale land of Cappadocia.
- Get to know the friendly locals with fruit wine tasting in the serene village of Sirince and a home-cooked dinner at a local cave home in Cappadocia, plus get treated to a Turkish BBQ feast by your local hosts in Kayakoy
- Pull on your walking shoes and set out on a half-day trek along a section of rugged coastline, following part of the ancient walking trail of the Lycian Way and explore the exotic landscape of Cappadocia on a short hike in the valley.
- Travel and stay a little differently – and come home with memories to last a lifetime – from taking local buses and trains, to enjoying a traditional gulet (boat) trip, to staying in one of the cave hotels that Cappadocia is famed for.
Iceland Express

- This five-day tour is perfect for those who are after an express jaunt around to Iceland’s hotspots. See the wonders including the Golden Circle, southern Vik, and Jokulsarlon’s glacial lagoon.
- Explore Reynisfjara, the famous beach where black sand meets towering basalt columns and rocky cliffs where seabirds rest.
- Spend time exploring Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon, perhaps walking along nearby Diamond Beach where chunks of icebergs wash up on the black sand, or opting for a lagoon cruising experience.
- Stand at the bottom of Skogafoss – a waterfall with a 60-metre cascade – then hike along a winding wooden staircase to the fall’s crest for views of the coastline.
- Spend the night in a local guesthouse that is leading the way in sustainable Icelandic tourism, with the chance to give back to the environment by planting trees to combat deforestation and soil erosion.
Iceland's Golden Circle in Depth

- See the sights that make Iceland’s famous Golden Circle so celebrated, from Gulfoss Waterfall to Strokkur Geysir and Thingvellir National Park.
- There are few things more quintessentially Icelandic than soaking in a geothermal pool – experience it for yourself during a visit to the lesser-known Secret Lagoon.
- Spend a few nights at an eco-hotel that’s part of a sustainable, family-run farm and enjoy a planet-friendly, farm-to-table meal.
- Stand in the spray of Iceland’s most iconic south coast cascades – from the thundering Skogafoss to the enchanting Seljalandsfoss.
- Explore one of Europe’s largest ice caps on an adventurous walk over the alien landscape of Solheimajokull Glacier.
Highlights of Iceland’s Ring Road

- This Icelandic adventure gives you everything you’ll need- a rental car, SIM card, and GPS.
- Drive the rugged coastline of the East Fjords with their towering mountains and charming fishing villages.
- Explore the Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Spot whales, orcas, and more during your Whale Watching Tour!
- Drive along the South Shore and admire the Seljalandsfoss Waterfall and the black sand beaches around Vik.
Around Iceland's ring road self-drive tour

- Soak in the geothermal waters of the Secret Lagoon, in the heart of the Golden Circle.
- Marvel at intricate frozen formations on a guided visit to an ice cave.
- Spot clownish puffins nesting along the coast.
- Cruise among sculptural icebergs on a boat trip on Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon.
- See the world’s largest lava field, formed by an eruption hundreds of years ago.
Classic Iceland self-drive tour

- Eat your way around Reykjavík on a private food-focused walking tour.
- Snorkel between the tectonic plates in Þingvellir National Park.
- Wander through icy tunnels carved in the depths of Langjökull glacier.
- Watch icebergs calve from glaciers and float across Jökulsárlón lagoon.
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Top Iceland Attractions & Experiences
Top Iceland Experiences
Hiking among incredible natural landscapes and feeling like your on another planet
Observing the incredible Northern Lights over a beautiful snowscape
Relaxing in the Blue Lagoon - Tip! This is a highly recommended activity before or after flights, ease that muscle and airport tension!
Taking a day to explore downtown Reykjavik, with its many bars, restaurants, and art galleries
Visiting filming locations for Game of Thrones
Snorkeling at Þingvellir (pronounced thing-vel-lir) National Park, where you can touch the North American and European continents at the same time
Standing next to the Gullfoss Waterfall. This unique “staircase” waterfall may get you a little wet, but it’s well worth it!
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