All Around Iceland

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This is an escorted tour. It’s perfect if you prefer not to do your own driving and want to see as many sights as you can during your vacation.  On this guided vacation, experience all of Iceland's must-sees with a local expert guide. Following the famed Ring Road, discover the unspoiled Icelandic countryside with volcanoes, lava fields, hot springs, mounta...

Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Begin and end your trip in the colorful, charming capital of Reykjavik.
    • Soak in the rich mineral waters of Myvatn Nature Baths.
    • Have your camera ready at Jokulsarlon glacial lagoon!
    • Witness the rushing waters of the majestic Seljalandsfoss waterfall.
    • Explore the highlights of the Golden Circle route like Thingvellir National Park.

What's this trip about?

    This is an escorted tour. It’s perfect if you prefer not to do your own driving and want to see as many sights as you can during your vacation.  On this guided vacation, experience all of Iceland's must-sees with a local expert guide. Following the famed Ring Road, discover the unspoiled Icelandic countryside with volcanoes, lava fields, hot springs, mountains, fjords, glaciers, and waterfalls.  Arrive in Reykjavik, then set off for the northern capital of Akureyri. Along the way, stop at Grabrok volcano crater and Vidimyri turf church. Explore Godafoss and Lake Myvatn before heading to East Iceland, where dramatic fjords meet charming fishing villages. Catch a glimpse of Europe's largest glacier before setting off for southern Iceland. Dip your toes in the black sand of Vik's famous beach, then experience two of Iceland's most astounding waterfalls: Skogafoss and Seljalandsfoss. Spend your last day touring the Golden Circle, from Gullfoss to Thingvellir National Park, before heading back to Reykjavik.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIndependent
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportRound trip airfare and all internal transport included
Start CityReykjavik
End CityIceland

Travel Themes

  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Relaxing Retreats

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Iceland

Attractions

  • Akureyri

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Nature
  • Relaxing Retreat

Trip includes

    • Round-trip, economy-class airfare to Reykjavik (KEF)
    • Round-trip airport transfers via Flybus Plus Shuttle (no guide)
    • 1 night in Reykjavik at the Icelandair Hotel Natura, or similar
    • Visit to Grabrok Volcano Center
    • Visit to Viðimýri turf church
    • 1 night in Akureyri at the Icelandair Hotel Akureyri, or similar
    • City tour of Akureyri
    • Visit to Lake Myvatn, including entrance to Mývatn Nature Baths (with towel)
    • 1 night in the Husavik area at the Sel-Hotel Myvatn, or similar
    • 1 night in East Iceland at the Icelandair Hotel Herad, or similar
    • Admission to Petra’s Stone and Mineral Collection in the East Fjords
    • 1 night in the Vatnajökull Region at the Icelandair Hotel Kirkjubæjarklaustur, or similar
    • Visit to Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon
    • Visits to the Skogafoss & Seljalandsfoss Waterfalls
    • Multimedia presentation at Lava & Volcano Center in Hvolsvöllur
    • 1 night in South Iceland at the Icelandair Hotel Flúðir, or similar
    • Golden Circle Tour
    • Visit to Icelandic horse stables & geothermal greenhouse
    • 1 night in Reykjavik at the Icelandair Hotel Natura, or similar
    • 2 guided Northern Lights searches throughout the tour, on the grounds of 2 of the countryside hotels (subject to weather conditions) – for departures from September through mid-April only
    • Use of winter & northern lights explorer equipment (non-slip snow & ice grippers/spikes for shoes and flashlight) - for winter departures only
    • Services of a professional guide and coach for 6-days throughout escorted tour, maximum group size is 45 passengers
    • Breakfast Daily Please note: Some outdoor activities may differ between seasons, with the chance of seeing the Northern Lights during departures from October through mid-April. Itineraries may be subject to change at short notice during severe weather conditions and certain outdoor activities/day trips may be cancelled during the winter season in Iceland. In these rare cases, where situations of force majeure apply, excursions/activities cannot be refunded but the local guides will try their best to find reasonable alternatives where and whenever possible. Nature Fees: There is a possibility that some of the natural attractions around Iceland might charge an entrance fee during the trip. These entrance fees are not included in the tour price and need to be paid by all tour members additionally on the spot when entering any of these natural sites. These fees are subject to change.

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Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to Reykjavik!

Welcome to Iceland! Upon arrival, you'll board a transfer coach marked "Flybus" and be whisked off to your hotel in Reykjavik. The evening is yours to explore the colorful city, visit a museum or two, and get to know the area!

Day 2 Reykjavik - Akureyri

This morning, meet your tour guide then travel west along the scenic Hvalfjordur fjord and the town of Borgarnes. Lace up your hiking boots and enjoy a 40-minute hike to the rim of Grabrok volcano crater, formed about 3,400 years ago. The crater is in the middl...

Day 3 Akureyri - Husavik

Wake up and explore Akureyri, a charming town of 17,000 inhabitants. Visit the botanical garden and enjoy panoramic views over Eyjafjörður fjord. In the afternoon, travel to a prominent spot in Iceland's history, Godafoss, known as the waterfalls of the Gods. <...

Day 4 Husavik - East Iceland

Start the day with a hike in a lava labyrinth at Dimmuborgir, also known as the "dark castles." While you're here, see if you can catch a glimpse of the trolls who are said to live here! After an optional lunch, visit the hot spring area of Namaskard with its b...

Day 5 East Iceland - Vatnajokull

Today’s a day to admire the dramatic fjord landscape and its tiny fishing villages at the end of twisty roads in the East Fjords - and on the route we visit Petra's impressive stone and mineral collection. In the afternoon we see Vatnajökull – Europe's biggest glacier that is visible all over Southeast Iceland.

Day 6 Vatnajokull - South Iceland

Start the day with a stop at Jökulsárlón, a glacial lagoon filled with floating icebergs, and explore the extraordinary site where you might see seals swimming in arctic waters. Depending on the season optional boat trips are available. You can walk on the so-c...

Day 7 South Iceland - Reykjavik

Explore the classics today as you travel the Golden Circle route! Start the day at Fridheimar, where you'll learn about Icelandic horses and visit a geothermal greenhouse. Later, visit the Geysir geothermal fields amidst a variety of hot springs and bubbling po...

Day 8 Depart Iceland

After a week of exploring, searching, climbing, soaking, and discovering, you will be met by Flybus at the hotel, then taken to the airport to board your flight home.  

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