Iceland Explorer

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9 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

16 peopleMaximum group size

16 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

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Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

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Experience the immensity of Iceland’s wilderness: fjords, glaciers, volcanos and black-sand beaches

Complete the famed Golden Circle: Gullfoss Waterfall, Geysir and Thingvellir National Park

Explore the dramatic scenery of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula known as 'Iceland in miniature' for its diverse landscape

Choose between 24-hour sunlight in summer or the possibility of seeing the Northern Lights in autumn

Itinerary

Witness the raw beauty of Iceland in full on this immersive adventure, which starts with world-renowned natural wonders, before heading away from the crowds. First up is the understandably popular Golden Circle, before we circumnavigate the island to visit landscapes well away from the typical tourist track. Stark coastlines, immense glaciers and the Eastern Fjords await, as do the dramatic landscapes of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula – a highlight for many, but far too often missed.

day 1Adventure starts in Reykjavik

Our adventure starts in Reykjavik, gateway to the wider wonders of Iceland. Depending on when you land, you may have time to visit the Blue Lagoon. Alternatively, explore the city, including the striking modern architecture of the Harpa concert hall and Hallgrímskirkja church. Our welcome briefing takes place tomorrow morning, when we meet our tour leader for the first time.
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day 2Explore the erupting geysers and thundering falls of the Golden Circle

day 3Follow the volcanic south coast to Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon

day 4Wind through the glacier-carved Eastern Fjords

day 5Enter Iceland’s volcanic north • Walk through Stuðlagil Canyon and witness Dettifoss

day 6Walk among the lava formations of Lake Mývatn • Visit Goðafoss and Akureyri

day 7Step inside a Viking longhouse • Meet Icelandic horses at Lýsuhóll

day 8Trace the wild shores of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula

day 9Adventure ends in Reykjavik

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Accommodation

All accommodation: 8 Comfort nights (hotels and guesthouses)

Meals

All breakfasts, one dinner

Transport

Immersive itinerary with all transport (air-conditioned minibus) and listed activitiesGroup arrival and departure transfers (shuttle bus)

Guide

Expert tour leader from Day 2 to Day 8 to enhance your adventure

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