Embark on a 6-day small group adventure in Iceland, exploring the country’s top highlights and engaging in thrilling activities like glacier hiking and whale watching.
Embark on a 6-day small group adventure in Iceland, exploring the country’s top highlights and engaging in thrilling activities like glacier hiking and whale watching.
Golden Circle and South Coast of Iceland
Thingvellir National Park - Explore Þingvellir National Park, the only UNESCO Heritage site in Iceland. This is the location where Iceland had it’s first parliament.
Gullfoss Waterfall - Witness the magnificent Gullfoss waterfall, one of three stops of the well known golden circle of Iceland….
Golden Circle and South Coast of Iceland
Thingvellir National Park - Explore Þingvellir National Park, the only UNESCO Heritage site in Iceland. This is the location where Iceland had it’s first parliament.
Gullfoss Waterfall - Witness the magnificent Gullfoss waterfall, one of three stops of the well known golden circle of Iceland.
Geysir - Witness the spouting Geysir at the geothermal area. Watch the hot spring erupt great jets of hot water and steam every few minutes and see the bubbling fumaroles. A great picture moment!
Seljalandsfoss - See the great Seljalandsfoss waterfall, known for being able to walk behind the waterfall. A very unique waterfall amongst the many we have in Iceland
Skogafoss - See Skógafoss Waterfall, one of Iceland’s biggest waterfalls. It is a beautiful waterfall with an astounding width of 25 meters (82 feet) and a drop of 60 meters (197 feet).
South Coast of Iceland
Reynisfjara Beach - Visit Reynisfjara black sand beach.
Vik - Stop at the small coastal village, Vík.
Myrdalsjokull Glacier - We pass the great Mýrdalsjökull glacier, which houses one of the most famous and feared volcanoes beneath its ice, the capricious Katla.
Skaftafell National Park - We will go into Skaftafell National Park, for the meeting point of our activity of the day.
Vatnajokull Glacier - We will take a three-hour glacier hike, guided by a specialist glacier guide, on an outlet glacier of Vatnajökull, the largest glacier in Europe. From November to March, we replace the glacier hike with a magical journey to a natural ice cave located in the glacier.
Jokulsarlon - The famous Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon is next on the agenda. It is a unique location, a magical iceberg-filled lagoon.
Fellsfjara - From Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, you can walk down to the famous diamond beach. This black sand beach is peppered with the glittering crystal blue/white icebergs which have been washed ashore during their trip towards the ocean.
East Fjords of Iceland
Djupivogur - We will stop at Djúpivogur, a traditional small fishing village. Djúpivogur is the home to a fine outdoor sculpture, Eggin in Gleðivíl (meaning The Eggs of Merry Bay).
Egilsstadir - Your accommodation for the night will be in Egilsstaðir
Stuðlagil - Mývatn - Nature Bath - Goðafoss - Akureyri
Dettifoss Waterfall - We will stop at Dettifoss, Europe’s most powerful waterfall, the voluminous flow is truly awesome!
Lake Myvatn - We will explore the mystical landscapes around the lake at Mývatn
Námaskarð - We head to the steaming lunar landscape of the Námaskarð geothermal area where you will see boiling hot springs, technicolour bubbling mud pots and steaming fumaroles.
Hverfjall - We will visit the Hverfjall creater
Dimmuborgir Lava Formations - And see the amazing Dimmuborgir Lava formations, also known as the Dark Castles
Godafoss - The wide and dreamy crescent-shaped Goðafoss waterfall is the last stop of the day, before we head to Eyjafjörður, a beautiful fjord with high mountains, for the night.
Studlagil canyon - The basalt column canyon towers over a turquoise glacial river, making for one of the most stunning sights in the country.
The canyon is located in the upper part of Jökuldalur Valley in East Iceland. This rolling valley is known for its many sheep farms.
Myvatn Nature Baths (Jardbodin vid Myvatn) - Relax in the geothermal waters of Mývatn Nature Baths in Iceland. The milky blue water is rich in minerals and silica, which is said to be beneficial for the skin. The baths are located in a beautiful area near Lake Mývatn, making for a scenic and relaxing experience.
Whale watching in Dalvík - Siglufjörður - Tröllaskagi - Borgarnes
Akureyri - We will make a short stop at Akureyri, if the accommodation was not there already for the night. Akureyri is the Capital of the North.
Eyjafjörður - The amazing scenery of the mountain covered fjord will be visible during the day.
Siglufjordur - We will drive to Siglufjörður, a charming fishing village with a rich history. Siglufjörður became the herring fishing capital of the Atlantic in the 20th century.
Borgarnes - Your accommodation for the night will be at a small hotel in Borgarnes.
Borgarfjörður - Reykholt - Hraunfossar - Hvalfjörður - Reykjavik
West Region - You’ll visit an area which was Lonely Planet voted as one of the best destinations in 2016. The day will begin with a short hike up to Grábrók, a volcano crater. Borgarfjörður offers lots of amazing sights.
Hraunfossar - You’ll be visiting the Hraunfossar waterfall where the ice-cold water pours out of the lava.
Reykholt - The final stop is at Reykholt - an important place in the history of Iceland, particularly in medieval times. We will show you Snorralaug, the hot spring pool which bears the name of Snorri Sturluson, the 12th/early 13th century scholar, lawyer, historian and saga writer.
Hvalfjörður - On the way back to Reykjavik you’ll drive around the scenic fjord, Hvalfjörður (Whale Fjord).
- Pick-up and drop-off in Reykjavik
- Guided tours with a professional guide
- All National Park fees included
- Glacier Hiking adventure
- 5 nights’ accommodation
- Daily breakfast included
- Whale Watching experience in Dalvik
- Live commentary during tours
- Complimentary wi-fi on transport
- Visit to Myvatn Nature Baths
- Pick-up and drop-off in Reykjavik
- Guided tours with a professional guide
- All National Park fees included
- Glacier Hiking adventure
- 5 nights’ accommodation
- Daily breakfast included
- Whale Watching experience in Dalvik
- Live commentary during tours
- Complimentary wi-fi on transport
- Visit to Myvatn Nature Baths
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Entrance fee to the nature baths (optional at an extra charge ~40EUR)
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Entrance fee to the nature baths (optional at an extra charge ~40EUR)
Embark on a comprehensive 6-day journey around Iceland, experiencing the country’s premier attractions in the company of a seasoned guide and a small, intimate group. Your exploration will take you through the Golden Circle, South Coast, Skaftafell, East Fjords, Lake Myvatn, and beyond. Get ready for an adventure-packed itinerary featuring glacier…
Embark on a comprehensive 6-day journey around Iceland, experiencing the country’s premier attractions in the company of a seasoned guide and a small, intimate group. Your exploration will take you through the Golden Circle, South Coast, Skaftafell, East Fjords, Lake Myvatn, and beyond. Get ready for an adventure-packed itinerary featuring glacier trekking, whale spotting, and hiking activities.
- Minimum age: 8 years old
- Please note that if you are a solo traveler you will be paired in a twin room with another participant of the same gender
- If you are a solo traveler and wish to have your own room then you can opt for a single room upgrade directly with the operator at an extra charge
- The operator reserves the right to alter the itinerary due to weather and/or other conditions outside its control.
- Pick up is offered from authorized pick up points in Reykjavik. Contact the operator for further details.
- What to bring: Warm outdoor clothing, waterproof clothing, headgear, gloves and hiking boots.
- Waterproof clothing and hiking boots can also be rented from the operator for a small fee if you let them know in an advance.
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.