Looking for a fast, jam-packed, but immersive visit around Iceland? This nine-day trip checks all the boxes. Pack those senses of adventure and head out into Iceland’s varied landscapes. Visit erupting geysers, glacier lagoons, and breathtaking waterfalls. Photograph black-sand beaches, soak in geothermal hot springs, and be prepared to fall more in love with a country with land you can sense shifting under your feet.
Travel Style: Classic
- All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.
- Service Level: Standard
- Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
- Physical Rating: 3 - Average
- Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.
- Trip Type: Small Group
- Small group experience; Max 18, Avg 14.
- Age requirement: 12+
- All travelers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Itinerary
Day 1 Reykjavik
Arrive at any time.
There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting.
Day 2 Reykjavik/Akureyri
Set off from Reykjavik after breakfast and enjoy the scenic journey to the Capital of the North, Akureyri. Explore Akureyri's old town. Enjoy optional lunch in one of the eateries in Akureyri and 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.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 3 Akureyri to Bakagerdi (Borgarfjörður)
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 Bakagerdi (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 Bakagerdi (Borgarfjörður) in the East Fjords region for a night in a local guesthouse.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 4 Bakkagerdi/Hofn
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.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 5 Hofn/Vik
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 on to Skaftafell National Park with time to explore the hiking trails or choose an optional glacier hike with glacier equipment before continuing on in the evening to the small town of 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.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 6 Vik/Reykjavik
Day 7 Reykjavik
Day 8 Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Today explore Snaefellsnes Peninsula. Made famous by Jules Verne's Journey to the center of the Earth, the region is known to features many of Iceland's unique landscapes on one peninsula. Stop in small fishing towns and discover beautiful vistas along the way. Today you get Iceland in a nutshell.
Winter or summer, the Snæfellsnes peninsula is one of the most scenic destinations in Iceland. This place is magical and spellbinding with moss-covered lava fields, picturesque mountains, gorgeous black sand beaches, roaring ocean waves, charming little villages, and great vistas from sea cliffs. It's a long day, but well worth it.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 9 Reykjavik
Depart at any time.
Meals included: Breakfast
What's Included
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Meeting - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Local guesthouse stay (Borgarfjörður)
- Mývatn lake visit
- Vatnajökull glacier visit
- Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon visit
- Reynisfjara beach
- Seljalandsfoss waterfall
- The Golden Circle: Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir Hot Springs, and Þingvellir National Park
- Enjoy a soak in Sky Lagoon just outside of the city
- Day tour of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Optional Activities
- Akureyri - Whale Watching from Akureyri
- Jökulsárlón - Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Boat Ride (5700-9800ISK per person)
- Skaftafell - Skaftafell National Park Glacier Hike
- Thingvellir - Snorkelling in Thingvellir National Park (17490ISK per person)
Meals Included - 7 breakfasts
Small group experience; Max 18, Avg 14.
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For Booking information - Claire Maguire +1 714-822-8647 Claire.Maguire@Cruiseplanners.com
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