7 days tour

Classic Iceland Adventure

This tour includes:

Guide

Your trip will be operated by an Active Adventures Europe trip leader, along with several local specialist guides. Your trip leader will ensure youโ€™re well informed about the country and region youโ€™re in, as well as ensuring everything runs smoothly - from activities and accommodations to restaurants and transport. The local guides are there to help you learn more about each unique area you visit throughout the trip. While our trip leaders are very talented, theyโ€™re not mind readers โ€“ so if somethingโ€™s up, please let them know.

Meals

6 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches 6 Dinners You'll be treated to a culinary experience, to rival any in the world. Other meals are not included to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat.

Others

One-way domestic flight from Hรถfn to Reykjavik All safety equipment during activities Hiking, kayaking, wildlife viewing, historical sites and more

Flights

One-way domestic flight from Hรถfn to Reykjavik Please note that the intra-flight for this tour is mandatory and included in your tour price. Please contact our Travel Experts for more information. As we have travellers from all over the world, flights before and after the tour are not included in the tour price and you need to arrange these separately by yourself once your tour is guaranteed. As we specialise in organising the best tours around the world for you, we are unable to advise on flight prices or book flights on your behalf. We recommend that you do not book your flights until your place on the tour has been confirmed. Check out the following link which is powered by Skyscanner to book your flight - https://www.tourradar.com/flights

Transport

When weโ€™re not on the trails youโ€™ll be transported in coaches with air conditioning, a good sound system, seat belts and comfy seats are all prerequisites! You also have an included domestic flight on the last day of your trip from Hรถfn to Reykjavik

Accommodation

1 night in a twin-share room at the 3-star Midgardur by Center Hotel 1 night in a twin-share room at the 3-star Icelandair Hotel Fludir 1 night in a twin-share room at the 3-star Hotel Vestmannaeyjar 2 nights in twin-share rooms at the 4-star Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon 1 night in a twin-share room at the 3-star Hรณtel Hรถfn Weโ€™ve selected the accommodation on the โ€˜Lundiโ€™ trip for the unique character and adventuresome feel โ€“ this trip is not designed as a tour of the fanciest hotels in Iceland. We prefer to stay in quaint, country B&Bโ€™s and modern hotels. Please be aware that all accommodations are subject to change until 4-6 weeks before the departure date. Final accommodation details will be provided to you with your finalised travel documents.

Not included:

Others

Arrival and departure transfers Pre and post-tour accommodation Tipping Hiking gear - Please contact our Travel Experts for a packing list Other meals, snacks and drinks Single supplement (Optional) - Please contact our Travel Experts for more information

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here (http://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance).

Optional

Optional experiences are available on this tour for an additional cost and will be provided to you with your finalised travel documents. Please contact our team of Travel Experts for more information. Ice Hiking on Svรญnafellsjรถkull glacier You have the option to take an alternative adventure to the Svartifoss waterfall hike and strap on crampons, pick up an ice axe and hike on the Svรญnafellsjรถkull glacier! No prior experience is required, everything you need is supplied, and as long as you can hike, you can glacier hike! The three-hour excursion is led by specialist glacier guides, youโ€™ll explore amazing ice formations checking out the crevasses, seracs, tunnels and pools of glacial meltwater - no previous experience is required! The constant movement of the glacier means every day is different, so your guides will cut steps in the ice and make sure you make the most of the conditions. The ice hike is popular, so we offer advance reservations with the guiding company. At the time of booking, or up until one month before your trip, we can reserve a space for you, or you can leave your decision until the start of your trip and your guides will get you a spot, if itโ€™s available. A good level of fitness is required and the following equipment is provided for you: glacier boots, socks, crampons, ice axe and a waterproof raincoat. Youโ€™ll need to bring three warm upper body layers, leggingsor lightweight trousers, waterproof trousers, sunglasses, sunscreen, some snacks and a small drink bottle. This is not a fast activity, as walking with a group and continually cutting steps in the ice can be time-consuming. This is however a unique experience.

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Itinerary of your trip Classic Iceland Adventure

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrive Reykjavik
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrive Reykjavik

      Our trip begins in Reykjavรญk, the worldโ€™s northernmost capital and Icelandโ€™s cultural hub. If youโ€™ve flown in this morning, youโ€™ll be free to make your own way from Keflavรญk International Airport to the city. Bear in mind you wonโ€™t be able to check-in to your hotel until 2pm, so we recommend unwinding after your flight at the famous Blue Lagoon hot pools that are on the way to Reykjavรญk - remember to keep your swimwear handy!  After dropping your bags at the hotel youโ€™ll have some free time to take in the vibrant streets - grab some last-minute gear at the many outdoor clothing stores or explore the harbour. Later, weโ€™ll all meet at the hotel bar for a trip briefing and a welcome drink, where youโ€™ll get to know your fellow travellers and guides before having a delicious meal in a local restaurant. You might find your first evening a little strange, to be strolling around in daylight!Hotel Reykjavรญk Centrum, Reykjavรญk (Dinner) 

  • Day 2 Day 2: Explore รžingvellir National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Explore รžingvellir National Park

      Today the adventure really begins, as we head north east to รžingvellir National Park, home to Icelandโ€™s first National Assembly.  Weโ€™ll stretch our legs at our first waterfall called ร–xร rarfoss (โ€˜fossโ€™ is Icelandic for waterfall). As strange as it may sound, this is actually a human-made waterfall, as the water was diverted, back in the 9th Century, to provide members and visitors of the Icelandic parliament โ€˜Althingiโ€™ with water. There are further fascinating folklores about this region that youโ€™ll soon discover! After enjoying a traditional Icelandic meat soup for lunch weโ€™ll continue towards the highlands, with stops to learn about Icelandโ€™s Laugarvatan cave people, view the original Geysir Nature Reserve and the Gullfoss waterfall.Flรบรฐir Hรณtel, Flรบรฐir (All meals)Hiking Distance: We'll explore the Nature Reserve, so do as much or as little as you like.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Visit The Vestmannaeyjar Islands
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Visit The Vestmannaeyjar Islands

      This morning weโ€™ll journey south down the coast to board a ferry. Our scenic crossing takes us to the bustling fishing port of Haeimaey, the only inhabited island in the Vestmannaeyjar archipelago. This tiny island hosts a recent, rich volcanic history that weโ€™ll learn about at the world class Eldheimar Exhibition. After fueling up the body weโ€™ll experience the lava fields with a volcanic hike to the Eldfell peak. At the top youโ€™ll be rewarded with views across to the mainland and a further appreciation for the 1973 eruption. For those that feel up to it, thereโ€™s the option to continue on and complete the โ€˜Three Peaks Hikeโ€™.Hรณtel Vestmannaeyjar, Vestmannaeyjar (All meals) Hiking Distance: 2 kilometres (1.2 miles), 2-3 hoursElevation Gain: 200 metres (656 feet)Elevation Loss: 200 metres (656 feet)Optional Hike: 1.5 kilometres (0.9 miles), 0.5-1 hourElevation Gain: 200 metres (656 feet)Elevation Loss: 200 metres (656 feet)Optional Hike: 1.8 kilometres (1.1 miles), 0.5-1 hourElevation Gain: 150 metres (492 feet)Elevation Loss: 150 metres (492 feet)

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Tour leaving from Reikiavik

Reykjavรญk is the capital and most populated city of Iceland. It is located south of the Faxaflรณi Bay, in a zone where the geysers abound. During the winter it only gets four hours of sunlight, and during the summer the nights are as clear as the day.

Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 13 / Max: 90

Age range allowed for this experience.

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