Best of Iceland: Golden Circle & Snæfellsnes Peninsula Tour with 14 Reviews by G Adventures

9 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.

Starts

Reykjavik, Iceland

Ends

Reykjavik, Iceland

Highlights

Sleep in a local guesthouse in the eastern fjords region.

Search for seals floating on icebergs in Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon.

Spend time soaking in the Sky Lagoon outside the city.

Enjoy an immersive day tour of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula.

Itinerary

Seeking a comprehensive Icelandic adventure? The "Best of Iceland: Golden Circle & Snæfellsnes Peninsula" tour is a 9-day beach and sightseeing trip designed for those who crave immersive exploration. Starting and ending in Reykjavik, this small group journey takes you to Vik, Akureyri, and more, with highlights that include erupting geysers, glacier lagoons, and thunderous waterfalls.

Photograph black-sand beaches, relax in geothermal hot springs, and feel the living earth beneath your feet. This trip’s unique selling point is its perfect blend of action and comfort—combining Iceland’s most iconic sights with hidden gems, all in one seamless package.

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 : 0.75 hr - 1.0 hr, Gullfoss Waterfall Visit Duration : 0.75 hr, Geysir Visit Duration : 0.5 hr, Thingvellir National Park Visit Duration : 2.0 hr - 3.0 hr

day 7 - Reykjavik

This morning join an optional snorkeling to the Thingvellir Silfra (where the tectonic plates meet). Later in the Day join Your CEO for a short walking tour of Reyjavik center and some time at the beautiful Sky Lagoon for a warm soak.

Accomodation:Hotel Cabin (or similar)

Included Activities:Reykjavik City Tour, Sky Lagoon Geothermal Hot Springs

Optional Activities:Snorkelling in Thingvellir National Park

day 8 - Snæfellsnes Peninsula

Today explore Snaefellsnes Peninsula. Made famous by Jules Verne's Journey to the center of the Earth, the region is known to features many of Iceland's unique landscapes on one peninsula. Stop in small fishing towns and discover beautiful vistas along the way. Today you get Iceland in a nutshell.
Winter or summer, the Snæfellsnes peninsula is one of the most scenic destinations in Iceland. This place is magical and spellbinding with moss-covered lava fields, picturesque mountains, gorgeous black sand beaches, roaring ocean waves, charming little villages, and great vistas from sea cliffs. It's a long day, but well worth it.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Hotel Cabin (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 11.0 hr Distance : 400 km

Included Activity:Explore Snæfellsnes Peninsula Duration : 11.0 hr Distance : 400 km

day 9 - Reykjavik

Depart at any time.

Meal:Breakfast

Best of Iceland: Golden Circle & Snæfellsnes Peninsula

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What's Included

Accommodation

Standard hotel (6 nights), local guesthouse (2 nights).

Meals

7 breakfasts
Note: Allow USD455-595 for meals not included.

Transport

Private minivan/bus, walking.All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.

Included activities

Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and GroupYour Wellness Moment: Sky Lagoon Geothermal Hot Springs, ReykjavikLocal guesthouse stay (Borgarfjörður)Mývatn lake visitVatnajökull glacier visitJökulsárlón glacier lagoon visitReynisfjara beachSeljalandsfoss waterfallThe Golden Circle: Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir Hot Springs, and Þingvellir National ParkEnjoy a soak in Sky Lagoon just outside of the cityDay tour of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula

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