Untamed Iceland

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A verdant and magical island where gushing geysers and steaming lagoons meet cracked lava fields and cascading waterfalls, Iceland is more than a destination—it’s an adventure. Our Untamed Iceland experience offers travelers a different side of Europe to discover.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Visit a local horse farm to meet affable Icelandic horses first brought to the country by Viking settlers
    • Discover some of Iceland's Saga-like history at the Settlement Center in Borgarnes.
    • Enjoy views of colorful mountain cliffs, pristine fjords, and fertile valleys where horses graze.
    • Visit a museum dedicated to this once-thriving industry before returning to Akureyri.
    • Visit the stunning Gullfoss waterfall
    • Visit a flower farm that relies on geothermal energy to grow lilies, roses and other species.

What's this trip about?

    A verdant and magical island where gushing geysers and steaming lagoons meet cracked lava fields and cascading waterfalls, Iceland is more than a destination—it’s an adventure. Our Untamed Iceland experience offers travelers a different side of Europe to discover.

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Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 16 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityReykjavik
End CitySelfoss

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Hiking
  • History
  • Nature
  • Rafting
  • Whale Watching

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 16

Trip includes

    • International airfare, airport transfers, government taxes, fees, and airline fuel surcharges unless you choose to make your own air arrangements (please note due to government actions taxes may change)
    • All land transportation and 1 internal flight
    • Accommodations for 10 nights, plus 1 night in the U.S. on trips that return in September and October
    • 22 meals—daily breakfast, 5 lunches, and 6 dinners (including 1 Home-Hosted Dinner)
    • 22 small group activities
    • Services of a resident, English-speaking OAT Trip Leader
    • Gratuities for local guides, drivers, and luggage porters
    • 5% Frequent Traveler Credit toward your next adventure—an average of $273

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Itinerary

DAY 1

Depart U.S.
Depart from the U.S.

DAY 2

Arrive Reykjavik, Iceland
Meals included: B D Accommodations: Hilton Nordica or similar

After an overnight flight from the U.S., you'll arrive in the early morning at Keflavik Airport in Reykjavik, Iceland. You'll be met by an OAT representative, and transfer to our hotel, then enjoy breakfast...

DAY 3
Explore Borgarfjordur • Travel overland to Stykkisholmur • Hike Mount Helgafell Meals included: B D Accommodations: Hotel Stykkisholmur or similar

We'll depart Reykjavik after breakfast and head into the rolling meadows of the verdant Borgarfjordur agricultural distri...

DAY 4
Discover Snaefellsnes Peninsula • Visit Arnarstapi lava field Meals included: B L Accommodations: Hotel Stykkisholmur or similar

This morning in Snaefellsnes Peninsula, we'll explore the area that marks the entry point to Jules Verne's Journey to the Center of the Ear...

DAY 5
Explore Eiriksstadir Museum • Horse farm visit • Travel overland to Akureyri Meals included: B L D Accommodations: Icelandair Hotel Akureyri or similar

After breakfast this morning, we'll depart Stykkisholmur for the Eiriksstadir Museum, once the site of the home of E...

DAY 6
Explore Godafoss Waterfall & Lake Myvatn • Home-Hosted Dinner Meals included: B L D Accommodations: Icelandair Hotel Akureyri or similar

Today we begin with a visit to Godafoss ("waterfall of the gods"), where the current carries rushing water along a glacial rive...

DAY 7
Dalvik • Whale-watching Meals included: B L Accommodations: Icelandair Hotel Akureyri or similar

After breakfast, we head for the picturesque fishing village of Dalvik, where we'll set sail on a restored fishing vessel from the harbor for a whale-watching excursion. T...

DAY 8
Fly to Reykjavik • Explore the Golden Circle Meals included: B D Accommodations: Hotel Selfoss or similar

We transfer to the airport for our flight to Reykjavik after an early breakfast this morning. Today we'll discover more of Iceland's marvels as we circumnavigate ...

DAY 9
Explore South Iceland • Volcanic Museum • Super Jeep tour • Seljalandsfoss Waterfall Meals included: B L Accommodations: Hotel Selfoss or similar

After breakfast this morning, we’ll visit the Thorvaldseyri visitor center. Established in 2011, this facility allows gues...

DAY 10
Glacial river-rafting expedition • Visit geothermal plant • Travel overland to Reykjavik Meals included: B Accommodations: Hilton Nordica or similar

First, we'll enjoy meeting locals as we visit a flower farm that relies on geothermal energy to grow lilies, roses and ...

DAY 11
Blue Lagoon • Explore National Museum Meals included: B D Accommodations: Hilton Nordica or similar

Called the "biggest little city," Reykjavik and its suburbs are home to more than 200,000 people, more than half the country's population. Its aptly chosen name means "...

DAY 12

Return to U.S.
Meals included: B After breakfast, we'll transfer to the airport for your flight home or to begin your post-trip extension, Greenland: Gateway to the Arctic. Please note: Depending on your air itinerary, trips returning in September and October will include an extra night in the U.S. upon arrival. This will not apply to travelers whose final destination is New York or Boston.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $4,495
Price per day$375
Last Updated: 8/2/2018

Pricing Notes:

Start Date

 End Date

 Double Standard

 Availability

 2018-07-1

 2018-07-31

 $5,595

 Limited

 2018-08-1

 2018-08-31

 $5,395

 Limited

 2018-09-1

 2018-09-30

 $4,895

 Limited

 2018-10-1

 2018-10-31

 $4,495

 Limited

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Accommodation

Hilton Nordica Reykjavik, Iceland

Located in Reykjavik’s business district, this 250-room hotel offers spacious, modern accommodations and views of the surrounding mountains. Nearby are a thermal spa and park, and a free shuttle takes travelers to Laugavegur, the city’s main shopping thoroughfare. Two restaurants, a bar, a beauty salon, and fitness room are available on the grounds.

Hotel Stykkisholmur Stykkisholmur, Iceland

This 79-room seaside hotel near Snaefellsjokull National Park in the town of Stykkisholmur offers simple accommodations in Nordic minimalist style. Enjoy views of spectacular Breidafjordur Bay. Rooms feature wireless Internet, telephone, TV, and private bath with hair dryer.

Icelandair Hotel Akureyri Akureyi, Iceland

The Icelandair Hotel Akureyri is located in the city center, with convenient access to many of the city's landmarks, including the Botanical Garden, the thermal pools, and the towering Akureyrarkirkja, or Church of Akureyri. The hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, golf course, and on-site restaurant. Each of its 63 rooms includes a telephone, flat-screen TV, Internet access, and private bathroom with hair dryer.

Hotel Selfoss Selfoss, Iceland

Located on the banks of the Olfuss River, near the shops and restaurants in Selfoss, Hotel Selfoss is a modern hotel with 99 rooms that offer satellite TV, high-speed Internet, minibar, hair dryer, and private bath. Its grounds include a restaurant and movie theater, as well as a spa.

Hotel Vestmannaeyjar Heimaey, Westman Islands, Iceland

Accounting for about one-third of Heimaey Island’s 8.3 square miles, the town of Heimaey is compact and easily explored on foot. Conveniently located in the center of town, the Hotel Vestmannaeyjar was converted from the first movie theater in Iceland and today offers a sauna, hot tub, and billiards room. Rooms feature a TV, telephone, minibar, and private bath with shower.

Hilton Nordica Reykjavik, Iceland

Located in Reykjavik’s business district, this 250-room hotel offers spacious, modern accommodations and views of the surrounding mountains. Nearby are a thermal spa and park, and a free shuttle takes travelers to Laugavegur, the city’s main shopping thoroughfare. Two restaurants, a bar, a beauty salon, and fitness room are available on the grounds.

Hotel Kulusuk Kulusuk, Greenland

Hotel Kulusuk on Greenland’s scenic eastern shore is just a short drive from the airport and about a 20-minute walk from Kulusuk village. It offers spectacular views of an ice-filled inlet and snowcapped mountains, along with a restaurant on the premises. Its 34 rooms are equipped with a private shower, TV, and telephone.

Hotel Ammassalik Ammassalik, Greenland

Perched on a hillside, the Hotel Ammassalik features a restaurant and bar, a spacious lounge, and outdoor terraces to enjoy the surrounding views. There are 30 simple but comfortable rooms, each with individual heating, satellite TV, and a private bath with shower. Travel to Iceland with OAT and enjoy a whale-watching excursion, see the Godafoss waterfall, tour Reykjavik, and visit the hot springs of Akureyri.

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