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Best of Iceland

4.9Based on
7 daysDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants, maximum 18 travelers
18 peopleMaximum group size
12 - 100 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Moderate
Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

Highlights

Sleep in a local guesthouse in the eastern fjords region.

Marvel at the largest ice cap in Europe.

Gape at the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon with seals floating on icebergs.

Photograph black-sand beaches and gushing waterfalls around this island nation

Itinerary

If you're looking for a fast but full visit around Iceland, this seven-day trip fits the bill perfectly. It has tons of hidden gems that you won’t find anywhere else in the world, combined with free time to experience plenty of the highlights, like erupting geysers, visiting glacier lagoons, and exploring breathtaking waterfalls and black-sand beaches. Be sure to pack your sense of adventure and get ready to feel Iceland under your feet.

day 1 - Reykjavik

Arrive at any time.
There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting.

Accomodation:Hotel Cabin (or similar)
Included Activity:Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Duration : 1.0 hr

day 2 - Reykjavik/Akureyri

Set off from Reykjavik after breakfast and enjoy the scenic journey to the Capital of the North, Akureyri. Explore Akureyri's old town. Enjoy optional lunch in one of the eateries in Akureyri and opt to go on a whale-watching tour.
Eyjafjörður is a scenic spot to enjoy the local wildlife and small villages in the area. Opt to go on a whale-watching excursion.

Meal:Breakfast
Accomodation:Sveinbjarnargerdi Country Hotel (or similar)
Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 5.0 hr - 6.0 hr
Optional Activities:Whale Watching from Akureyri Head out to sea to spot whales off the coast. Some of the species spotted near Akureyri in Eyjafjörður include Bottlenose Whales, Mink, and Humpback Whales.

day 3 - Akureyri to Bakagerdi (Borgarfjörður)

Stop at Goðafoss waterfall en route to Mývatn lake. Explore lava formations of Dimmuborgir and the geothermal area of Námaskarð. Visit Dettifoss waterfall before arriving in Bakagerdi (Borgarfjörður) for a night in a local guesthouse.
Head to Mývatn lake, stopping en route at Goðafoss waterfall. In Mývatn, explore lava formations of Dimmuborgir and the geothermal area of Námaskarð.

Visit Dettifoss waterfall, one of the most powerful waterfalls in Europe.

Reach Bakagerdi (Borgarfjörður) in the East Fjords region for a night in a local guesthouse.

Meal:Breakfast
Accomodation:Alfheimar Guesthouse (or similar)
Transport:Private Vehicle
Included Activities:Godafoss Waterfall Visit Duration : 0.5 hr - 1.5 hr, Myvatn Geothermal Lake Visit, Dimmuborgir Lava Fields Visit, Námaskarð Visit, Dettifoss Waterfall Visit

day 4 - Bakkagerdi/Hofn

Depart from the charming village of Bakkagerði and journey along the picturesque coastline through the majestic eastern fjords. As you travel toward Hofn, take in the stunning scenery and keep an eye out for breathtaking views of the Vatnajökull glacier, Europe’s largest ice cap. You will be making breathtaking stops along the way that will insure a memorable experience.

Meal:Breakfast
Accomodation:Hotel Smyrlabjorg (or similar)
Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 4.0 hr - 5.0 hr

day 5 - Hofn/Vik

Visit the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon and nearby Diamond Beach, with a chance to see seals sunbathing on the bright blue ice. Opt to check out the lagoon by boat. Continue on to Skaftafell National Park with time to explore the hiking trails or choose an optional glacier hike with glacier equipment before continuing on in the evening to the small town of Vík.
Marvel at the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, with a chance to see seals sunbathing on the bright blue ice. The massive icebergs floating towards shore tower over visitors. Opt to check out the lagoon by boat. Stop by Diamond Beach, which gets its name from chunks of the Breiðamerkurjökull glacier that float to shore. As these blocks of glacier ice melt, they develop a crystal clear sheen, set against the black sand of the beach.

Continue on to Skaftafell National Park with time to explore before continuing on in the evening to the small town of Vík.

Meal:Breakfast
Accomodation:Hotel Dyrholaey (or similar)
Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 3.0 hr - 4.0 hr
Included Activity:Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Visit Duration : 1.0 hr - 2.0 hr Distance : 3 km
Optional Activities:Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Boat Ride , Skaftafell National Park Glacier Hike

day 6 - Vik/Reykjavik

Visit Reynisfjara beach. Continue along the Golden Circle to Drumbo. Stop at the waterfalls of Seljalandsfoss and Gullfoss. Explore the Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir Hot Springs and Þingvellir National Park. Arrive to Reykjavík in the early evening.

Meal:Breakfast
Accomodation:Hotel Cabin (or similar)
Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 4.5 hr - 6.0 hr
Included Activities:Reynisfjara Beach, Seljalandsfoss Waterfall Visit Duration : 0.5 hr - 1.0 hr, Gullfoss Waterfall Visit Duration : 0.75 hr, Geysir Visit Duration : 0.5 hr - 0.75 hr, Thingvellir National Park Visit Duration : 2.0 hr - 3.0 hr

day 7 - Reykjavik

Depart at any time.

Meal:Breakfast
Optional Activities:Silfra Fissure Snorkelling in Thingvellir National Park (from Reykjavik)
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What's Included

Accommodation
Standard hotel (4 nights), local guesthouse (2 nights).
Meals
6 breakfasts
Note: Allow USD350-455 for meals not included.
Transport
Private minivan/bus, walking.All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Guide
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Included activities
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and GroupLocal guesthouse stay (Borgarfjörður)Goðafoss waterfall visitMývatn lake visitDimmuborgir, and Námaskarð stopsDettifoss waterfall visitVatnajökull glacier visitJökulsárlón glacier lagoon visitReynisfjara beachSeljalandsfoss waterfallThe Golden Circle: Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir Hot Springs, and Þingvellir National Park

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