Guide

Guided Minibus Tour

Meals

Breakfast Each Morning at Your Hotel;

Others

All sightseeing and activities stated as included.

Transport

Transport to/from destinations included as per itinerary.

Accommodation

Hotel Room with Private Bathroom - 6 Nights;

Not included:

Others

Other activities and services are not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Optional

Glacier Hike on Vatnajökull Glacier; Whale watching at Dalvík; Crystal Ice Cave Tour (October-April)

Flights

Flights are not included.

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Day 1 Day 1: Gullfoss, Geysir. Thingvellir (The Golden Circle) And South Coast
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Gullfoss, Geysir. Thingvellir (The Golden Circle) And South Coast

The day starts with pick-up from your accommodation, or a nearby pickup point in Reykjavik. The three attractions of the famous Golden Circle are first up on the agenda. Thingvellir National Park is a very important place in the heart of every Icelander. In the year 930 CE/AD, the Icelandic people established their parliament here, this is the oldest continually operating parliament in the world. There is more to Thingvellir than great history, this place is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, for its historical, geological, and cultural importance. You will see Ingvallavatn, home to Silfra fissure, which delves down between the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates. The cliff of the Rift Valley runs right through the National Park.

The geothermally active hot spring area at Geysir is another Golden Circle attraction. Great Geysir, which gave us the English word geyser to describe this sort of hot spring, is no longer active. Strokkur, a nearby hot spring, spouts spectacular torrents of superheated water every 5 to 10 minutes. A visit to Gullfoss waterfall will complete our Golden Circle, feel the force as the falls thunder through the high rugged canyon dropping 32 m in two stages.

Next, we take a scenic drive along the beautiful south coast, stopping at Seljalandsfoss Waterfall. Here you have a unique opportunity to experience the power and wonder of nature. Don’t just view these falls from a distance walk the pathway which takes you right behind the elegantly falling cascade. We head onwards to the scenic Skogafoss waterfall, here the water crashes down over the former sea cliffs, those cliffs extend for many kilometers marking the coastline of long ago. Watch out for rainbows the incredible spray makes Skogafoss an ideal spot to catch single or double rainbows! The final stop of the day is at Reynisfjara black sand beach, home of the legendary Reynisdrangar peaks, said to be the figures of two trolls who were turned into stone when they faced the morning sun! You will also see the incredible basalt column cave as you wander along the beach. After a full day of sightseeing, we make our way to a country hotel in the area around Kirkjubaerklaustur, a charming South Coast village. From September to April, your guide will give you special tips to find the Northern Lights in the area.
Day 2 Day 2: Vik - Skaftafell - Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon - Hofn
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Vik - Skaftafell - Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon - Hofn

We enjoy breakfast and check out. Today, we continue our journey along the south coast in the direction of Skaftafell and Vatnajokull National Park. Vatnajokull glacier, Hvannadalshnukur, the highest peak in Iceland, Skaftafell and Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, and many other natural treasures can be found within this 13,600 km2 protected wilderness area. Iceland has three national parks: Thingvellir, Vatnajokull and Snaefellsjokull on this tour you will see them all.

We will stop at Skaftafell for a glacier hike led by one of our certified glacier guides. Equipped with crampons and all the necessary glacier equipment you are led onto a Vatnajokull outlet glacier. These glacier tongues/outlet glaciers are amazing places, with crevasses, moulins which can drill down to the base of the glacier and a plethora of amazing vistas for you to explore. Our guides love to be asked questions, so don’t be too shy to ask! From October to April, we replace the glacier hike with an exhilarating journey through Vatnajökull’s crystal ice cave. Each winter, the glacier meltwater freezes into new ice caves that wind their way through the glacier’s heart. See Iceland’s mighty ice caps from the inside!

After your bracing glacier hike, our cozy minibus will whisk you away to experience yet more glacial magic at Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon. As we approach from the main highway you will glimpse a procession of mystically floating icebergs, these often towering and amazingly shaped chunks of ice broke free from the edge of the retreating Breidarmerkurjokull glacier. Occasionally, you will see seals frolicking in the enormous lake in between these stunning ice sculptures. So, you feel as if you are in a film scene? Well, actually you are! Footage of a couple of James Bond movies and other films has been shot here.

Those icebergs, some with glittering blue ice, make their way to the sea at the Diamond Beach, a black sand beach just a few minutes walk from the Glacier Lagoon. The icebergs which been brought ashore by the tide come to rest here. Usually you will see quite a few sitting like translucent diamond jewels or giant shining clear quartz crystals on the coal-black sand. Some people call this the Crystal Beach!

In the evening we will lay down our heads at comfortable accommodation in South East.
Day 3 Day 3: East Fjords - Djupivogur - Egilsstadir
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: East Fjords - Djupivogur - Egilsstadir

Today we will explore the East Fjords of Iceland. We continue threading our way along the coastline, driving some narrow roads around Hvalnes, a magnificent and remote peninsula, and the stretch around the Þvottárskriður landslides between Lóns and Álftafjarðar.

We will stop at Djúpivogur, a traditional small fishing village that is also home to a fine outdoor sculpture, Eggin í Gleðivík (meaning The Eggs of Merry Bay).

After a full day of exploration, unwind at the Wilderness Center! This unique accommodation, just 40 minutes from Egilsstaðir, offers a cozy overnight stay. Immerse yourself in the local history at their wilderness museum, then soothe your muscles in the complimentary hot pots. Winter transforms the area into an aurora borealis wonderland, so keep your eyes peeled for the dazzling Northern Lights!

After the baths, we will relax in Wilderness Center for the night.
Day 4 Day 4: Studlagil, Lake Myvatn, Godafoss - Akureyri
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Studlagil, Lake Myvatn, Godafoss - Akureyri

Today is filled with stunning North Iceland highlights. Your trip will start with a visit to Studlagil Canyon, famous for its dramatic basalt columns flanking a turquoise glacial river. Next, you’ll traverse the wilderness of Möðrudalur valley, at 469 m the highest farm in Iceland.

Next, we head to the surreal Namaskard geothermal area, filled with colorful mud pools and fumaroles wafting clouds of steam and hot gases. Staying on the theme of geothermal heat we will make a stop at Myvatn Nature Baths, giving you the opportunity to bathe in the hot spring pools. Bathing is an optional extra activity but we highly recommend it! The entrance fee to the baths can be added when you book your tour or it can be paid on site. Those who dont want to bathe can enjoy a stroll around this extraordinary lunar-like landscape or relax in the cafeteria. The geothermally heated water in the baths wells up through the earth, it is very rich in minerals, alkaline, and skin-soothing. No chlorine or other chemicals are added, they are just not needed.

Refreshed from the baths we continue to Hverfjall, a volcano crater, caused by an eruption 2500 years ago. We will also visit the Dimmuborgir lava formations, known as the dark cities, some of these lava forms will tower above us like fairytale giants. Dimmuborgir was formed when the roof of a giant lava tube collapsed. Although entirely natural, some formations may remind you of certain things. Can guess which one is known as The Church (Kirkjan). We continue our drive around picturesque Lake Myvatn on the way to Akureyri, making a stop at the stunningly beautiful Godafoss Waterfall. We will stay at a country hotel in the area around Akureyri, the second largest city in Iceland.
Day 5 Day 5: Whale Watching From Dalvik - Siglufjordur -Trollaskagi - Bifrost
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Whale Watching From Dalvik - Siglufjordur -Trollaskagi - Bifrost

We start the day with a drive through Akureyri, the capital of North Iceland, on a few departures there is time to make a short stop. On your way to the picturesque fishing town of Dalvik, you will, in good visibility, get fabulous views of Eyjafjordur, the longest fjord in Iceland. Your whale-watching boat tour from Dalvik will take you across Eyjafjordur Fjord, chasing after whales, dolphins, and other wonderful ocean life. Humpback whales, dolphins and porpoises are usually seen, occasionally we see seals and blue whales.

We continue to drive the scenic road sandwiched between the towering mountains of Iceland’s best ski resorts and the glorious fjord, taking us around the Trollaskagi peninsula. We pass through charming villages and hamlets before stopping at Siglufjordur, in the early part of the twentieth century this village was known as the herring fishing capital of the Atlantic. People rushed to cash-in on the boom, and the town acquired a klondike-style gold-rush atmosphere. Today, the great shoals of herring are long gone, but the rich history and character of those times in Siglufjordur are very well-preserved. The villages around this peninsula will give you a wonderful feel for the kind of life lived in Icelandic places which seem to be falling off the edge of the world.

We travel onwards through farmlands with many fields of Icelandic horses, to Bifrost, a small university community. Your accommodation for the night will be at a country hotel in this area.
Day 6 Day 6: West Iceland - Borgarfjörður
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: West Iceland - Borgarfjörður

On the 6th day of the tour we head to Borgarfjörður in West Iceland, an area voted as one of the best destinations by Lonely Planet in 2016. Borgarfjörður has a lot to show and we will visit some of the best natural and historical stops. Deildartunguhver hot spring is on our list as well as two waterfalls: Barnafoss (also known as the Children’s waterfall) and Hraunfossar which emerges in low cascades straight from a lava field. Before ending the day with scenic views of Hvalfjörður (Whale Fjord) we will also stop at Reykholt, a historic site that was once home to a famous Icelandic historian, lawyer, politician, author of some of the Icelandic Sagas, and poet Snorri Sturluson. We expect to arrive in the city around 5 – 6 pm. You will spend the night in the Borgarnes area.
Day 7 Day 7: Borgarnes - Snaefellsnes Peninsula - Reykjavik
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Borgarnes - Snaefellsnes Peninsula - Reykjavik

Today, you can linger a little over breakfast at your hotel, our expert Snaefellsnes guide will pick you up around 9:15. Snaefellsness really is a magical place, the scenery is just so diverse, everything from sharp coves with craggy cliffs, black pebble, and sand beaches to a shimmering glacier. Yet, it is easy to travel around Snaefellsness in a single day!

Your first stop of the day will be at the beach at Ytri-Tunga, home to a great many seals and birds. In Iceland most beaches are black volcanic beaches, very unusually this beach displays beautiful soft golden sand and gently undulating small dunes with wild grasses.

We will drive you through spectacular countryside with breath-taking mountain and coastal views. Stops are made at the charming coastal villages of Arnarstapi and Hellnar, where you have the chance to enjoy lunch at a local restaurant (food and drink not included).

You`ll have chance to stroll around the moss covered lava landscapes and admire views of Snfellsjkull glacier. This is the glacier made famous by the novelist, Jules Verne. He chose this glacier for the entry point into the underworld when he wrote Journey to the Center of the Earth.

Onwards to the magnificent black pebble beach at Djupalonssandur, framed by crazily shaped cliffs. You get time to explore the beach and even to try your hand at the lifting stones, the fisherman used to lift these boulders to proclaim their strength.This coastline is very beautiful but it can be treacherous, evidenced by the remains of the British Trawler, Epine, which was shipwrecked here.

On the way back to Reykjavik you are driven through legendary scenery, your next stop will be at Kirkjufell, many people say this is the most photographed Icelandic mountain. We also stop at Gerduberg to see the incredible belt of geometric basalt columns. In the evening, after a week of sensational sights and exciting adventures, we drop you off in Reykjavik!

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Itinerary of your trip 7 Day - Complete Iceland

Day 1: Gullfoss, Geysir. Thingvellir (The Golden Circle) And South Coast

Day 2: Vik - Skaftafell - Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon - Hofn

Day 3: East Fjords - Djupivogur - Egilsstadir

Day 4: Studlagil, Lake Myvatn, Godafoss - Akureyri

Day 5: Whale Watching From Dalvik - Siglufjordur -Trollaskagi - Bifrost

Day 6: West Iceland - Borgarfjörður

Day 7: Borgarnes - Snaefellsnes Peninsula - Reykjavik

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