Meals

8 Breakfast (B) 5 Dinner (D) Reykjavik: This evening, delight in a delicious dinner at a local restaurant where you round off your journey through one of the world’s most naturally beautiful places.

Accommodation

8 nights in twin-share rooms at hand-picked hotels

Transport

Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available). If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport. Enjoy the comfort of Insight’s luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.

Hygieneprotocol

All guests travelling with Insight Vacations through December 31, 2022 are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which may include a booster shot to keep the vaccination status current and valid, depending on the travel destination. Children not eligible for vaccination and/or booster at the time of travel must provide a verifiable and negative Covid-19 test result, taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the tour (taking time zones into consideration) for all tours departing until December 31, 2022. While highly recommended, COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters are no longer required for guests traveling with us from January 1, 2023 onward. It is your client’s responsibly to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destinations visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than the above. No refunds will be given if they are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to failure to comply with these requirements.

Others

Choose between two carefully selected activities Reykjavik: Experience the magic of Iceland on an exhilarating flight-ride at FlyOver. This seated ride combines state-of-the-art technology and special effects to show you Iceland’s spectacular scenery, it really feels like you are flying! Reykjavik: Experience the natural wonders of Iceland on a visit to the Perlan Museum. Learn about glaciers, volcanoes and the Northern Lights through interactive displays. Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert’s fascinating commentary. Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you’ll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels. We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door. Fridheimar: Explore a local farm and sample their sweet-tasting, homegrown tomatoes. Meet the family to learn about Icelandic horticulture and growing the tastiest tomatoes, all the while respecting the surrounding nature. Hellisheidavirkjun: Visit Iceland’s newest geothermal heat and electric power station, the second largest of its kind in the world. Hear about how this plant has helped Iceland achieve 70% of the country’s energy consumption through renewable energy sources. This experience advances United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy. Gullfoss Falls: The spectacular two-tiered waterfall, the Icelandic equivalent of Niagara falls, drops a total of 32 metres, while spanning the entire width of the Hvítá River. Skogafoss: Admire the majestic beauty of these two impressive waterfalls. Vik: Enjoy an orientation of Vik, Iceland’s seafront village home to black pebble beaches and offshore rock formations. Skaftafell: Visit the amazing alpine setting of the National Park and experience the might of Vatnajökull, Europe’s largest glacier. Lake Jokulsarlon: See the setting for the James Bond film ’Die Another Day’. Egilsstadir: Visit this lakeside town, the largest on Iceland’s East Coast. Lake Urrioavatn: Experience the age-old Icelandic tradition of bathing in a natural geothermal pool. Indulge your muscles and mind in the country’s only floating infinity pools. Or try the onshore hotel pools, sauna and the cold-water spray tunnel. Lake Myvatn: Traverse spectacular landscapes of craters, boiling mud pots and geothermal hot springs shooting jets of hot water and steam into the air, at this renowned bird-watching site. Borgarnes: Enjoy an orientation of Borganes, located on a peninsula at the shore of Borgarfjörður coastal region. Snaefellsjokull National Park: Enjoy a fascinating exploration of this magnificent park, home to lava formations, waterfalls and the most famous volcano in Iceland. Arnarstapi: Walk the sea-cliff and admire the rock formations. Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.

Guide

From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination. Hofn: Your Travel Director takes you on a short orientation through this seaside village. Akureyri: Your Travel Director will provide an orientation of the capital of northern Iceland, established in 1602.

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International flights are not included

Others

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Insurance

Insurance is not included

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Day 1 Day 1: The Smoky Bay Of Reykjavík
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: The Smoky Bay Of Reykjavík

Welcome to Iceland. On arrival at Reykjavik’s Keflavik Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel on your complimentary Insight shuttle operated by Gray Line. Join your Travel Director and travel companions this evening for a Welcome Reception served with canapés.
Day 2 Day 2: Hot Springs, Waterfalls And Vík
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Hot Springs, Waterfalls And Vík

Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, heading east to visit Iceland’s newest geothermal and electric power station at Hellisheiðavirkjun. Later, explore a local farm and sample their sweet-tasting, homegrown tomatoes. Meet the family to learn about Icelandic horticulture and growing the tastiest tomatoes. Continue to the hot springs at Geysir and the mighty Gullfoss waterfalls, the Icelandic equivalent of Niagara Falls. In the afternoon, visit the majestic south coast waterfalls of Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss before continuing to your hotel in Vik.
Day 3 Day 3: By Glaciers And Icebergs To Höfn
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: By Glaciers And Icebergs To Höfn

Travel along the southern coast of Iceland, beside the black sand beaches and basalt rock formations.Continue through the National Park at Skaftafell and see the largest glacier in Europe, Vatnajökull. Travel on to the luminous blue icebergs of Lake Jökulsárlón, the highlight of the day. This dramatic setting was featured in two James Bond films. Arrive in the small harbour town of Höfn, an active lobster fishing hub. From here, your Travel Director will lead a short orientation. Dine at your hotel’s restaurant tonight and experience what the local produce has to offer.
Day 4 Day 4: Eastern Fjords To Egilsstaðir Relaxed Start
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Eastern Fjords To Egilsstaðir Relaxed Start

Explore yet another face of Iceland, as you drive through narrow fjords surrounded by steep cliffs and past small fishing villages. Catch a glimpse of Papey Island, once the home of Gaelic monks who settled here before the arrival of the Vikings. Continue to the lakeside town of Egilsstaðir where upon arrival relax in the untouched nature at Iceland’s only geothermal floating pools. Vök Baths harnesses the natural geothermal power of the area to create a unique bathing experience with amazing views of the Lake Urriðavatn. The architecture of the hot springs are designed to complement the unspoiled beauty of the Icelandic environment. Continue on to your hotel for an included dinner.
Day 5 Day 5: By Desert, Lakes And Divine Waterfalls To Akureyri
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: By Desert, Lakes And Divine Waterfalls To Akureyri

Continue on to the beautiful Lake Mývatn and explore a wide spectrum of geological formations. The concentrated geothermal activity produces mud pools and spectacularly coloured deposits. Continue to the charming fishing village of Húsavík for some free time to enjoy lunch. Perhaps visit the Húsavík Whale Museum for a guided tour to learn about whales, their significance in marine ecosystems and the history of whaling in Iceland. This evening is yours to relax or explore Akureyri at your leisure.
Day 6 Day 6: From The Capital Of The North To Borgarnes Relaxed Start
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: From The Capital Of The North To Borgarnes Relaxed Start

Enjoy an orientation of Akureyri, the capital of northern Iceland, first established as a trading centre in 1602. Travel past mountains, waterfalls, and green coastal regions. Later, continue to the southwest coast of Borgarnes. This evening, consider joining the Optional Experience at one of the oldest houses in Borgarnes and enjoy dinner at The Settlement Center restaurant, which is home to an exhibition telling the story of The Settlement Era in Iceland.
Day 7 Day 7: Exploring Snæfellsjökull National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Exploring Snæfellsjökull National Park

Travel along the Snæfellsnes Peninsula to Snæfellsjökull National Park, known as the Jewel of West Iceland and home to the country’s most famous volcano. See the magnificent Snæfellsjökull glacier surrounded by unspoiled natural beauty. En route, admire the impressive landscapes of Búðir, offering a mixture of sandy hills, black lava fields and a yellow beach. Next, take a stroll along the sea cliffs of Arnastapi with its unique column rock formations and take in the beautiful scenery.
Day 8 Day 8: Thingvellir And On To Reykjavík
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Thingvellir And On To Reykjavík

Journey south to Thingvellir. This remarkable UNESCO World Heritage Site lies on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates meet. Explore Reykjavik with Insight Choice. Choose to visit the Perlan Museum with the Wonders of Iceland’s one-of-a-kind exhibition to experience Iceland´s natural beauty. Alternatively, experience the magic of Iceland on an exhilarating flight-ride at FlyOver to see incredible scenery from sweeping glaciers to stunning fjords. This afternoon, you may decide to visit the mineral-rich waters of the Blue Lagoon on our Optional Experience. Round off your journey through one of the world’s most naturally beautiful places with a delicious dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 9 Day 9: Farewell Reykjavík
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Farewell Reykjavík

Your Icelandic adventure comes to an end, with a transfer to Reykjavík’s Keflavík Airport.

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Natural Wonders Of Iceland (Small Groups, 9 Days)

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Itinerary of your trip Natural Wonders Of Iceland (Small Groups, 9 Days)

Day 1: The Smoky Bay Of Reykjavík

Day 2: Hot Springs, Waterfalls And Vík

Day 3: By Glaciers And Icebergs To Höfn

Day 4: Eastern Fjords To Egilsstaðir Relaxed Start

Day 5: By Desert, Lakes And Divine Waterfalls To Akureyri

Day 6: From The Capital Of The North To Borgarnes Relaxed Start

Day 7: Exploring Snæfellsjökull National Park

Day 8: Thingvellir And On To Reykjavík

Day 9: Farewell Reykjavík

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