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8-Day Small Group Tour Around Iceland in Minibus from Reykjavik

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Duration

8 days

Group Size

1 to 15 people

Ages

8 - 99 yrs

Languages

English

Tour Overview

This 8-day tour takes you to the must see Golden Circle route with all its amazing sites. You will see the unbeatable Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir geothermal area and of course the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Thingvellir National Park. Next you will be heading to the much talked about South Coast, where you will explore the unique black sand beach, Reynisfjara and Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon. After exploring the Eastfjords, Lake Mývatn awaits with its unique surroundings, you will explore Dimmuborgir lava pillars and then carry on the journey to the capital of the North, Akureyri. From there you will head to West Iceland and Snæfellsnes Peninsula and find some hidden gems and locations to experience, such as Kirkjufell mountain, lava pillars, a white beach and waterfalls. While enjoying this tour, you're able to book extra tours and activities along the way to make your experience even more special.

Additional information

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Pickup

Pick up starts at 8:00 and might take 30 minutes. Please be ready at your selected location. Due to traffic regulations, we can't stop at all hotel entrances downtown, so please read carefully if you will be picked up at your hotel or at the nearest designated Bus Stop (usually no further than a couple of mins walk). For walking distance to bus stops, please check busstop.is.

What's included

Ice Cave Tour incl. Safety Equipment

WiFi on board

Breakfast: 7

Pickup and drop-off from designated Bus stops

Glacier Hike incl. Safety Equipment

7 Night Accommodation

Hauganes Whale Watching Tour

Other

Itinerary

Day 1: Golden Circle

Thingvellir National Park is where the Icelandic Althingi was formed. Its on UNESCO World Heritage list.

Accommodation in a comfortable hotel in the Golden Circle with breakfast included and private bathroom.

Day 2: The South Coast & Glacier Hike

The amazing Seljalandsfoss Fall, is a waterfall you can walk behind and see it from all angles.

Accommodation in a comfortable hotel in the South with breakfast included and private bathroom.

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Day 3: Glacier Lagoon & Ice Caving

Breiðamerkursandur or Black Diamond Beach is a black sand beach made famous for the diamond-looking icebergs that have stranded on the beach on their way from the lagoon towards the Atlantic Ocean.

Accommodation in a comfortable hotel in the South with breakfast included and private bathroom

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Day 4: Exploring The East Fjords

You’ll spend your fourth day in the East Fjords of Iceland, where you can find amazing and rare wildlife, for example this is the only place in Iceland where wild Reindeer might be seen sometimes. These fjords present you high mountain ridges and the mighty Vatnajökull towering in the west. Icelandic history makes its appearance in the peaceful fishing villages you pass along the way, as fishing has always been a big part of Icelandic culture. First stop when you enter The East Fjords is the picturesque tiny fishing village named Djúpivogur. This tiny village is part of the Cittaslow movement which is an international organization of towns that focus improving quality of life by slowing down its overall pace.

Accommodation in a comfortable hotel in the Eastfjords with breakfast included and private bathroom.

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Day 5: Exploring North-East Iceland

The surreal Námafjall geothermal area is situated next to the Námaskarð Pass that connects you with Lake Mývatn. Colorful sulphurous mud springs and steaming fumaroles. This geothermal area belongs in the Krafla volcano fissure zone.

Accommodation in a comfortable hotel in Akureyri with breakfast included and private bathroom

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Day 6: Exploring North Iceland

Capitol of the North. A population of 20 thousand people this hip and cool town is warm and charming. Look out for the heart-shaped stop signs at traffic lights.

Accommodation in a comfortable hotel in West Iceland with breakfast included and private bathroom.

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Day 7: Exploring Snæfellsnes Peninsula

Our first destination on Snæfellsnes is Gerðuberg basalt columns. These extraordinary cluster of hexagonal basalt columns are one of the most massive examples of basalt columns in Iceland.

Accommodation in a comfortable hotel in West Iceland with breakfast included and private bathroom.

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Day 8: Exploring West Iceland

The awe-inspiring Hraunfossar or Lava Falls are an exceptionally beautifull and unusual natural phenomena. It is formed by rivulets streaming over a distance of staggering 900 meters from the lava fields of Hallmundarhraun.

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FAQ

Can I get the refund?

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Min 1 days: 100%
From 0 to 1 days: 0%

Tickets

Adult (8 - 99 years)

Minimum: 0, Maximum: 15