Grand Tour of Iceland

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Trip last updated: 1/1/2018
Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
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Moderate
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Overview

Highlights

    • Reykjavik, all Three National Parks
    • World Heritage sites: Thingvellir, Skaftafell and the Snaefellsnes Peninsula
    • Europe's largest ice cap - Vatnajokull, Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon, the stunning Eastern Fjords
    • Volcanic landscapes; rifts, lava flows, basalt columns, psuedo craters, pitch-black deserts and green valleys
    • 24 hour daylight for departures in June
    • Transfer to meet any flight

What's this trip about?

    Iceland is a country like no other, with exceptional landscapes and geographical phenomena. We circumnavigate the country, enjoying sightseeing in the company of our experienced guide as we learn about the huge natural forces at work here. The fissures, powerful volcanoes, geysers and lava flows, old and new, make Iceland an unforgettable destination. From the waterfalls and glaciers of the Golden Circle to the volcanic landscape of the north, this tour allows us to see first-hand the raw power and beauty of Mother Nature at work.Encounter a unique Icelandic culture in a land like no other
Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
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Flights and transportN/A
Start CityReykjavik
End CityReykjavik

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Activities

Trip includes

    • All breakfasts, 11 lunches and 8 dinners
    • All accommodation (see accommodation section)
    • All transport and listed activities
    • Tour leader throughout
    • Flights from London (if booking incl. flights)

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Itinerary

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Flight Inclusive

Day 1 Fly to Keflavik; transfer to Reykjavik city centre.

Our trip begins with a briefing at our hotel. Depending on your arrival time you may wish to visit to one of the public hot tubs. Remember to bring your towel and swimsuit in hand luggage.

Day 2 Visit Thingvellir volcanic rift, Geysir waterspouts and Gullfoss Waterfall; to Hella.

Today we drive inland to the Thingvellir World Heritage Area, where the world's first 'democratic parliament' meeting took place - the area became Iceland's first National Park in 1928 and a World Heritage area in 2004. Sitting right on top of a major fault line i...

Day 3 Across southern Iceland towards the Eyafjallajokull Volcano Ice Cap, visiting Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss Waterfalls plus sea-cliffs, famous for puffins.

We head eastwards to the foot of the infamous Eyjafjallajokull Ice Cap; this area was heavily affected by ash fall during the eruption of 2010 and a great deal of ice was melted by the boiling lava. The glacier feeds many beautiful waterfalls and we visit two of t...

Day 4 Into Skaftafell where glaciers tumble down from Vatnajokull Ice Cap; to Jokulsarlon glacial lagoon for exploration and optional boat trip.

We begin with an excursion into Skaftafell on the edge of Europe's largest ice cap, Vatnajokull. Here we have the option to climb the low hills overlooking the ice where we will be rewarded with vistas of the contrasting landscapes of mountainous icy peaks, volcani...

Day 5 Drive through stunning eastern fjords to Egilsstadir.

A day of scenic driving, with a number of stops as we travel through Fjord country. We start by crossing the Almannaskard Pass and leave the flat south coast as we climb into the alpine landscape of the Eastern Fjords. This stunning mountain region has been sculpte...

Day 6 Inland through volcanic landscapes to Dettifoss Waterfall; to Asbyrgi Canyon.

Heading inland and west we pass through the starkly contrasting desert scenery of the North East Highlands and follow the track that takes us north to the enormous Dettifoss Waterfall. This is Europe's most powerful waterfall, bizarrely set in an arid area of sand ...

Day 7 To Husavik for optional whale watching trip, then to Lake Myvatn, an area of pseudo craters, lava flows and hot springs.

From Skulagardur we drive west to the steep 'fracture zone' of the eastern Tjornes Peninsula. West of Tjornes is the lively fishing village Husavik at the east side of Skjalfandi Bay. Here we have the possibility to go on an optional 3-hour whale-watching tour abo...

Day 8 More time in Myvatn including Krafla Volcano; to Akureyri.

We spend the morning exploring the fascinating geology around Lake Myvatn. Sitting on the mid-Atlantic ridge it displays some interesting geology in the form of countless small crater-like islands. Furthermore its position in the rain shadow of the Vatnajokull Ice ...

Day 9 Free day to explore Akureyri.

A free day in Akureyri. Akureyri is a town of some 17,000 inhabitants and is the biggest town outside the capital. It is the cultural, commercial and educational centre for northern Iceland and is 60 km south of the Arctic Circle. This northerly town is remarkably...

Day 10 Long drive west to Snaefellsnes Peninsula, with stop at the reconstructed 'turf house' of Erik the Red.

An early start as we have a long drive (5-6 hrs) west to the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, our base for the next two nights. Along the way we visit a reconstructed Viking house once home to Eirik the Red and his son Leif Eiriksson - the two most famous travelling Viking...

Day 11 Day to explore Snaefellsnes N.P., home to Snaefellsjokull Ice Cap, fishing villages, old lava flows and abundant birdlife.

The exposed coast of the west side of Snaefellsnes is the goal for today, and this area has recently been designated a National Park. We visit sea cliffs swarming with birds, sites of old shipwrecks in the black basaltic sand. We learn about the old cod-fishing me...

Day 12 To Reykjavik, stopping for walk at Eldborg Crater.

Heading back towards Reykjavik a short journey brings us close to Eldborg Crater, an interesting 1-2 hour walk from the road. Climbing to its low rim gives excellent views on a clear day. We aim to be in Reykjavik around mid-afternoon.

Day 13 Day exploring Reykjanes Peninsula: Blue Lagoon, cliffs at Reykjanes and Krisuvik Hot Springs.

A tour of the volcanic Reykjanes Peninsula. Here two tectonic plates meet to form the North Atlantic Ridge. In the middle of one of the 'fissure swarms' is the famous Blue Lagoon where we enjoy a soak in the thermal waters, mud, and steam. We visit the fishing vil...

Day 14 Free day in Reykjavik; optional horse riding, sea kayaking or lava-tube caving.

A free day for further optional activities or exploring Reykjavik on your own. The town centre is within walking distance of the hotel, and there are plenty of cafés to sit in and relax. There are a number of activities and excursions available from Reykjavik, the...

Day 15 Transfer to Keflavik; fly to London.

End Reykjavik.

Land Only

Day 1 Start Reykjavik.

Our trip begins with a briefing at our hotel. Depending on your arrival time you may wish to visit to one of the public hot tubs. Remember to bring your towel and swimsuit in hand luggage.

Day 2 Visit Thingvellir volcanic rift, Geysir waterspouts and Gullfoss Waterfall; to Hella.

Today we drive inland to the Thingvellir World Heritage Area, where the world's first 'democratic parliament' meeting took place - the area became Iceland's first National Park in 1928 and a World Heritage area in 2004. Sitting right on top of a major fault line i...

Day 3 Across southern Iceland towards the Eyafjallajokull Volcano Ice Cap, visiting Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss Waterfalls plus sea-cliffs, famous for puffins.

We head eastwards to the foot of the infamous Eyjafjallajokull Ice Cap; this area was heavily affected by ash fall during the eruption of 2010 and a great deal of ice was melted by the boiling lava. The glacier feeds many beautiful waterfalls and we visit two of t...

Day 4 Into Skaftafell where glaciers tumble down from Vatnajokull Ice Cap; to Jokulsarlon glacial lagoon for exploration and optional boat trip.

We begin with an excursion into Skaftafell on the edge of Europe's largest ice cap, Vatnajokull. Here we have the option to climb the low hills overlooking the ice where we will be rewarded with vistas of the contrasting landscapes of mountainous icy peaks, volcani...

Day 5 Drive through stunning eastern fjords to Egilsstadir.

A day of scenic driving, with a number of stops as we travel through Fjord country. We start by crossing the Almannaskard Pass and leave the flat south coast as we climb into the alpine landscape of the Eastern Fjords. This stunning mountain region has been sculpte...

Day 6 Inland through volcanic landscapes to Dettifoss Waterfall; to Asbyrgi Canyon.

Heading inland and west we pass through the starkly contrasting desert scenery of the North East Highlands and follow the track that takes us north to the enormous Dettifoss Waterfall. This is Europe's most powerful waterfall, bizarrely set in an arid area of sand ...

Day 7 To Husavik for optional whale watching trip, then to Lake Myvatn, an area of pseudo craters, lava flows and hot springs.

From Skulagardur we drive west to the steep 'fracture zone' of the eastern Tjornes Peninsula. West of Tjornes is the lively fishing village Husavik at the east side of Skjalfandi Bay. Here we have the possibility to go on an optional 3-hour whale-watching tour abo...

Day 8 More time in Myvatn including Krafla Volcano; to Akureyri.

We spend the morning exploring the fascinating geology around Lake Myvatn. Sitting on the mid-Atlantic ridge it displays some interesting geology in the form of countless small crater-like islands. Furthermore its position in the rain shadow of the Vatnajokull Ice ...

Day 9 Free day to explore Akureyri.

A free day in Akureyri. Akureyri is a town of some 17,000 inhabitants and is the biggest town outside the capital. It is the cultural, commercial and educational centre for northern Iceland and is 60 km south of the Arctic Circle. This northerly town is remarkably...

Day 10 Long drive west to Snaefellsnes Peninsula, with stop at the reconstructed 'turf house' of Erik the Red.

An early start as we have a long drive (5-6 hrs) west to the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, our base for the next two nights. Along the way we visit a reconstructed Viking house once home to Eirik the Red and his son Leif Eiriksson - the two most famous travelling Viking...

Day 11 Day to explore Snaefellsnes N.P., home to Snaefellsjokull Ice Cap, fishing villages, old lava flows and abundant birdlife.

The exposed coast of the west side of Snaefellsnes is the goal for today, and this area has recently been designated a National Park. We visit sea cliffs swarming with birds, sites of old shipwrecks in the black basaltic sand. We learn about the old cod-fishing me...

Day 12 To Reykjavik, stopping for walk at Eldborg Crater.

Heading back towards Reykjavik a short journey brings us close to Eldborg Crater, an interesting 1-2 hour walk from the road. Climbing to its low rim gives excellent views on a clear day. We aim to be in Reykjavik around mid-afternoon.

Day 13 Day exploring Reykjanes Peninsula: Blue Lagoon, cliffs at Reykjanes and Krisuvik Hot Springs.

A tour of the volcanic Reykjanes Peninsula. Here two tectonic plates meet to form the North Atlantic Ridge. In the middle of one of the 'fissure swarms' is the famous Blue Lagoon where we enjoy a soak in the thermal waters, mud, and steam. We visit the fishing vil...

Day 14 Free day in Reykjavik; optional horse riding, sea kayaking or lava-tube caving.

A free day for further optional activities or exploring Reykjavik on your own. The town centre is within walking distance of the hotel, and there are plenty of cafés to sit in and relax. There are a number of activities and excursions available from Reykjavik, the...

Day 15 End Reykjavik.

Our trip ends in Reykjavik. Should you wish to extend your stay please speak to a member of our sales team about post tour accommodation. **

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Accommodation:

14 nights farms, hotels and simple guesthouses in convenient locations Facilities will be shared on some nights
Travel by specialist overland vehicle
Sightseeing and easy walking

Group size:

Small Group - 24 max

Maximum number of people in group:

16

Trip Excludes:

  • Travel insurance
  • Single accommodation (available on request)
  • Visas or vaccinations

Meals included:

Dinner: All breakfasts, 11 lunches and 8 dinners are included. Breakfasts are mainly continental style, lunches are generally picnics and the main meal of the day is usually local fish or lamb specialities, plus European standards such as pasta, chicken etc. Vegetarians and those with special dietary requirements can be catered for, but may get a little less variety in the meals provided. Please advise us of any special requirements at the time of booking.

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