Iceland Tours

Departures: Saturdays from June 18 to August 30
Duration: 8 days/ 7 nights

Included

• Airport transfers
• Round trip in a private bus for 6 days (days 2–7)
• 2 nights in a hotel in Reykjavík with breakfast
• 5 nights in rooms with private facilities including breakfast
• 3 dinners in hotels outside Reykjavik
• English/Scandinavian speaking guide during the trip
• Entrance fee to Skógar museum and Petra’s Stone Collection
• Boat trip on Jökulsarlon Glacial Lagoon (approx. 30-40 minutes)
• taxes and service fee.


Do you have any questions about this tour? Contact us here.

This tour takes you around Iceland in one week. It offers an amazing variety of places to visit (glaciers, waterfalls and hot springs) with views of volcanos including the famous Eyjafjallajökull.  A trip during which you will experience the unique landscapes of this mysterious island, from lavafields to woodland,from mountains and moors to bird-cliffs and tranquil bays.

Departures 23/06,  14/07,  28/07*, 04/08, 11/08*. *Guaranteed departure
Minimum age: 6 years



Day 1: Arrival

Transfer from Keflavik airport to your accommodation in Reykjavik with the Airport Shuttle Bus (included).

Depending on your arrival time, we recommend that you take a trip to the famous Blue Lagoon Spa and have a swim in the geothermal warm water.

Day 2: Reykjavik – Borgarfjördur – Akureyri (approx. 420 km)

After breakfast we start our roundtrip of Iceland by heading towards Borgarfjördur. We visit the splendid waterfalls of Hraunfossar and Barnafoss. Then we stop at Deildartunguhver; Iceland´s largest hot spring (in terms of water production per second). From Borgarnes we drive to the North of Iceland through the Skagafjördur Valley, until we reach Akureyri the major town in North Iceland. We visit the town, with its beautiful church and botanical gardens, or shop at leisure.

Overnight in or near Akureyri for 2 nights.  Dinner in Akureyri not included.






Day 3: Myvatn – Akureyri (approx. 250 km)

Heading for a day-excursion to Myvatn, we stop en route at the Godafoss waterfall, “the waterfall of the pagan gods”. Then to the Myvatn area where we spend the day exploring the wonders around the lake, which is one of Iceland's most interesting regions with fantastic volcanic formations, geothermal activity and the lake itself, teeming with bird life, particularly ducks.

A walk at the Dimmuborgir lava formations and also a look at the Skutustadir pseudocraters. We also visit the boiling mud pools and steam vents of Námaskard, and then the Krafla area, where a series of volcanic eruptions took place from 1975-1984. Drive back to hotel for a second overnight stay. 


Day 4: Tjörnes - Dettifoss - Ásbyrgi – Egilsstadir (approx. 360 km)

In the morning, a drive to the charming fishing village of Husavik and from there we continue round the attractive stretch of coastline of Tjörnes peninsula until we arrive at Ásbyrgi, a horse- shoe-shaped gorge, reputed to be the hoof print of Odin’s eight-legged horse Sleipnir.  

Then to the mighty Dettifoss, Iceland's most powerful waterfall, which thunders 44 metres into a deep gorge. We continue our trip through the desert highlands of Mödrudalur to the village of Egilsstadir, on the banks of Lake Lögurinn, in the centre of Eastern Iceland. Overnight stay and dinner in the Egilsstadir area.

Day 5: East Fjords – Höfn (approx. 270 km)

Today's journey takes us south through the sheltered East Fjords and their small fishing villages. We pass the villages of Reydarfjördur and Fáskrúdsfjördur before we arrive in Stödvarfjördur where you can visit Petra’s famous stone collection.

Next we drive to Breiddalsvík and Djúpivogur, and finally head to Iceland’s Southeast Region to the village of Höfn. Overnight stay and dinner in the region around Höfn.


Day 6: Höfn - Jokulsarlon - Skaftafell – Vík (approx. 320 km)

This is a day with views of some of the country’s most spectacular landscapes. We start with a drive along the southern side of Vatnajökull, Europe's largest ice-cap, to the glacial lagoon Jokulsarlon, where you can even sail out between the numerous icebergs that fill the lagoon.

Next we explore Skaftafell National Park, where huge valley glaciers sweep down almost to sea level. Many wild flower species thrive in the shelter of the birch forest found on the lower slopes of the mountains. A walk to the waterfall Svartifoss, where black basalt columns and birch trees form a highly picturesque setting (1½ hours). From Skaftafell we continue over the Skeidarársandur black sand plains to Kirkjubæjarklaustur village and then on towards the village of Vík.

We drive towards Dyrholaey, a 120 meter high bird cliff from which you can enjoy a unique view over Iceland’s south coast. Dyrholaey is also one of Iceland’s largest puffin colonies in the summer time. Overnight stayand dinner in the Vík area.

*Please note that Dyrholaey is closed during nesting season from May 15 until June 23 and by mid-August the puffins will have gone to sea!

Day 7: Skogar - Gullfoss - Geysir - Reykjavik (approx. 300 km)

We start with a visit to the waterfall Skógarfoss, and the Skógar Folk Museum. This is one of Iceland’s largest museums covering life in Iceland in past centuries. Next we stop at the waterfall Seljalandsfoss waterfall and after that we proceed to two of the country’s most famous sites. The first of these is Geysir, where the hot spring Strokkur ejects its water column high into the air every 5–10 minutes and where numerous small springs boil and bubble. Then we continue to Gullfoss, surely the country’s most famous waterfall, before we drive to Thingvellir National Park. This is a historical site where the Icelandic parliament was founded in the 10th century.  Thingvellir is also one of the geological wonders of the world and there you will see astonishing fissures and lava fields. After visiting this remarkable site, we continue to Reykjavik. Overnight stay in Reykjavik.

Day 8: Departure

Transfer to Keflavik Airport with the Airport Shuttle Bus for return flight (included in the price).

Type of accommodation

 

Comfort

Rooms with private facilities. Comfort accommodation may be in country hotels, farmhouses or guesthouses. Breakfast included.

Included:

• Airport transfers
• Round trip in a private bus for 6 days (days 2–7)
• 2 nights in a hotel in Reykjavík with breakfast
• 5 nights in rooms with private facilities including breakfast
• 3 dinners in hotels outside Reykjavik
• English/Scandinavian speaking guide during the trip
• Entrance fee to Skógar museum and Petra’s Stone Collection
• Boat trip on Jökulsarlon Glacial Lagoon (approx. 30-40 minutes)
• taxes and service fee.

Not included:

• Flights to/from Iceland
• Lunches
• Dinners in Reykjavik and in Akureyri
• Drinks with meals other than natural tap water, coffee/tea
• Optional visits and excursions

Do you have any questions about this tour? Contact us here.