Iceland Explorer

  • Best price guaranteed
  • No booking fees
  • duration 10 days
  • tour type Group Request as private
  • age requirement 8-95 yrs
  • max group size 25
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-39044
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Reykjavik, Iceland
  • Ends Reykjavik, Iceland
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HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Travel to Reykjavik, the capital city of Iceland, to learn about the rich history and culture of Iceland
  • Explore the Golden Circle and discover the natural wonders of Gulfoss and the Geysir Hot Spring Area
  • Visit the Godafoss Waterfall to find out why it was nicknamed the legendary “Waterfall of the Gods”
  • Bask in the beauty of the Vatnajokull Glacier, one of the largest glaciers in all of Europe (7,900 km²)
  • Take the opportunity to visit the Herring-Era Maritime Museum, an award-winning museum in Siglufjordur
  • Bathe in the Blue Lagoon, known for its electrifying and pleasantly mineral-rich geothermal waters
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Starting and ending in Reykjavik, the "Iceland Explorer" tour is a guided natural landmarks sightseeing tour that takes 10 days. You will travel through Siglufjordur, Geysir, Akureyri and 8 other destinations in Iceland. "Iceland Explorer" is a group tour which includes accommodation in hotels, transport, meals and others.



Become the Ultimate Iceland Explorer as you set off on a fascinating journey to find out why the Land of Fire and Ice was granted its nickname with this tour of Iceland! Uncover the rich history and unique traditions behind this magical land as you come face-to-face with otherworldly landscapes that cannot be found anywhere else on Earth. Your journey will begin in Reykjavik, the northernmost capital of the world, known for its rich Viking history, lively festivals, and thriving nightlife scene. From there you will travel to Vik, an enchanting village home to a world-famous black sand beach, and explore Hofn, known for its incredible coastal views and legendary cuisine. Travel to Egilsstadir to see the steep mountain hills and breathtaking waterfalls before you explore Myvatn, an area that is home to more ducks than anywhere else on Earth, and visit Akureyri, the gateway to Northern Iceland’s most breathtaking landscapes. Next, you will drive to Borgarnes, from where you can visit Snaefellsnes National Park, explore Thingvellir, and see the Hraunfossar Waterfalls before you make your way back to Reykjavik where your tour of Iceland will come to an end!
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Reykjavik (arrival)
  • Day 2: Reykjavik – Thingvellir National Park - Geysir – Gullfoss
  • Day 3: Thjorsadalur Valley – Skogar – Dyrholaey – Vik
  • Day 4: Vatnajokull National Park – Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon - Hofn
  • Day 5: Hofn – East Fjords - Egilsstadir
  • Day 6: Lake Myvatn Area
  • Day 7: Lake Myvatn Area – Akureyri – Siglufjordur - Skagafjordur
  • Day 8: Skagafjordur – Borgarnes
  • Day 9: Borgarfjordur – Snaefellsjokull National Park – Reykjavik
  • Day 10: Reykjavik –
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • 09 Nights’ accommodation on a twin sharing basis at listed hotels or similar
  • Welcome and information meeting at the hotel upon arrival
Meals
  • Daily breakfast
  • 5 two-course local-cuisine dinners in the countryside with coffee/tea
Transport
  • Transportation as per the itinerary in deluxe AC vehicles
Guide
  • Expert local English-speaking guide from day 03 to day 08
Others
  • Sightseeing as per the itinerary
  • Entry to the Herring Museum
  • Horse Show in Skagafjordur
  • Visit to Fridheimar Geothermal Greenhouse
  • Visit to Strong Viking longhouse
  • 24-hour Iceland travel emergency line assistanc
  • All currently applicable local taxes
Entrance
  • Entrance fees as per the itinerary
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Items of a personal nature, tips & gratuities
  • Arrival and departure transfers
  • Items not mentioned as included
  • *Please note this tour is not recommended for children under 6 years old
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REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:
  • Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
  • Protected Travel within your own bubble.
  • Professional Access our Travel Specialists' insider knowledge.
  • Privacy Enjoy a tour focused solely on you or your travel group.
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Iceland Explorer tour. You can cancel the tour up to 78 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 77 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 11 July 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 11 July 2024, a deposit of 30% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 77 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Iceland Explorer tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Iceland Explorer tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

IS THIS A CHILD FRIENDLY TOUR? ARE THERE ANY RESTRICTIONS?

All children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Minimum age for children on escorted tours is 8. Minimum age on Safaris is 12. Minimum age for game drives in Kruger National Park (South Africa) is 12. Minimum age for Uganda programs is 15.Please note that many countries have adopted practices to prevent international abductions of children. If a person under the age of 18 years will be travelling with an adult other than his/her parents, or with only one parent, a notarized letter, granting authorization to travel, including the dates of travel should be carried.

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