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Fabulous Iceland

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Duration

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

Languages

English, Espanol

Overview

If you’re looking for a fast but full visit around Iceland, this seven-day trip fits the bill perfectly. It has tons of hidden gems that you won’t find anywhere else in the world, combined with free time to experience plenty of the highlights, like erupting geysers, visiting glacier lagoons, and exploring breathtaking waterfalls and black-sand beaches. Be sure to pack your sense of adventure and get ready to feel Iceland under your feet.

Highlights

  • Explore Iceland’s capital Reykjavik at your own leisure
  • Try lobster in Hofn, a fishing town surrounded by ocean
  • Spot seals as you float through the serene glacier lagoon
  • Tread black sand beaches and explore the Golden Circle
  • Marvel at the crashing Goðafoss and Dettifoss Waterfalls

Itinerary

Day 1: Reykjavik
In and around ReykjavikArrive at any time.
There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting.

Accommodation:
- Hotel Cabin (or similar).

Included Activities:
- Meet Your CEO and Group

Additional Notes: There are pre-bookable activities available for this tour. Check out the "Available Extras" section of the Overview page for more information on these activities, and cost-saving bundles.
Day 2: Reykjavik/Akureyri (1B)
In and around AkureyriDrive to Akureyri, stopping for lunch at a local cantina. Explore the town or opt to go on a whale-watching tour.
Eyjafjörður is a scenic spot to enjoy the local wildlife and small villages in the area. Opt to go on a whale-watching excursion.

Accommodation:
- Sveinbjarnargerdi Country Hotel (or similar).

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Private Vehicle: Reykjavík to Akureyri

Optional Extras to chose from:
- Whale Watching from Dalvik

Additional Notes: If you have pre-booked whale watching, you will be going on the excursion this evening.
Day 3: Akureyri/Bakkagerdi (1B)
Stop at Goðafoss waterfall en route to Mývatn lake. Explore lava formations of Dimmuborgir and the geothermal area of Námaskarð. Visit Dettifoss waterfall before arriving in Borgarfjörður for a night in a local guesthouse.
Head to Mývatn lake, stopping en route at Goðafoss waterfall. In Mývatn, explore lava formations of Dimmuborgir and the geothermal area of Námaskarð.

Visit Dettifoss waterfall, one of the most powerful waterfalls in Europe.

Reach Bakkagerði in the East Fjords region for a night in a local guesthouse.

Accommodation:
- Alfheimar Guesthouse (or similar).

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Private Vehicle: Akureyri to Bakkagerdi

Included Activities:
- Godafoss Waterfall Visit
- Myvatn Geothermal Lake Visit
- Dimmuborgir Lava Fields Visit
- Námaskarð Visit
- Dettifoss Waterfall Visit
Day 4: Bakkagerdi/Hofn (1B)
Leave beautiful Bakkagerði behind and travel down the coast driving through the beautiful and majestic eastern fjords. En route to Hofn, catch a glimpse of Vatnajokull glacier, the largest ice cap in Europe.


Accommodation:
- Hotel Smyrlabjorg (or similar).

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Private Vehicle: Bakkagerdi to Hof
Day 5: Hofn/Vik (1B)
Visit the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon and nearby Diamond Beach, with a chance to see seals sunbathing on the bright blue ice. Opt to check out the lagoon by boat. Continue to Skaftafell National Park and opt to take a glacier hike. Continue to Vík.
Marvel at the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, with a chance to see seals sunbathing on the bright blue ice. The massive icebergs floating towards shore tower over visitors. Opt to check out the lagoon by boat. Stop by Diamond Beach, which gets its name from chunks of the Breiðamerkurjökull glacier that float to shore. As these blocks of glacier ice melt, they develop a crystal clear sheen, set against the black sand of the beach.

Continue on to Skaftafell National Park with time to explore before continuing on in the evening to the small town of Vík.

Accommodation:
- Hotel Dyrholaey (or similar).

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Private Vehicle: Hofn to Vik

Included Activities:
- Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Visit

Optional Extras to chose from:
- Skaftafell National Park Glacier Hike

Additional Notes: Opt to pre-book the Skaftafell National Park Glacier Hike activity on the checkout page. If you have pre-booked glacier hiking on Skaftafell, this activity will take place today.
Day 6: Vik/Reykjavik (1B)
Visit Reynisfjara beach. Continue along the Golden Circle to Drumbo. Stop at the waterfalls of Seljalandsfoss and Gullfoss. Explore the Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir Hot Springs and Þingvellir National Park. Arrive to Reykjavík in the early evening.


Accommodation:
- Hotel Cabin (or similar).

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 05:00 - 06:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Reynisfjara Beach
- Seljalandsfoss Waterfall Visit
- Gullfoss Waterfall Visit
- Geysir Visit
- Thingvellir National Park Visit
Day 7: Reykjavik (1B)
Depart at any time.


Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Included/Excluded

  • Hoteles
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Tour Welcome Moment
  • Transportation
  • Insurance

Durations

Multi day

Tour's Location

FAQs

What is the age range?
The group is a fun mix of people all ages ranging from 18 to 65. the minimum age for this tour is 12, however those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Where and when does the tour start?
Day 1 of the tour is an arrivals day, so you can arrive in Reykjavik at any time. This gives you the opportunity to explore your surroundings and get settled into your hotel. In the evening there will be a welcome meeting, where you will get to know the group you will be travelling with and review the tour details with your guide. Please be aware that the meeting point is subject to change until your final documents are released
Is insurance required for this trip?
Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of G Adventures trips. When selecting a travel insurance policy we require that at a minimum you are covered for medical expenses including emergency evacuation and repatriation. A minimum coverage of USD200,000 is required.
Is there a hotel list available?
All accommodations are subject to change until 4-6 weeks before the departure date, and your specific accommodation details will be listed in your final tour documents. Below is a list of accommodations that the operator will typically use on this tour:

KEA Skuggi Hotel
Country Hotel Sveinbjarnargerdi
Alfheimar Guesthouse
Hoffell Glacier World Guesthouse
Hotel Dyrholaey

Hopefully, this list will give you a better idea of what kind of accommodation you can expect while on tour.
Can you confirm what type of transport is used and the likely number of participants on this tour?
We can tell you that there will be a maximum of 16 people on this trip and that you will be in a private minivan for this trip.
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