Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.
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Reykjavik, Iceland
Reykjavik, Iceland
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Natural Wonders of Iceland
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Natural Wonders of Iceland has a wonderful itinerary. Our experience was like landing on a different planet! Each day we traveled to interesting sites and adventures. We experienced waterfalls, glaciers, volcanoes, geothermal landscapes, geysers, snow covered mountains, icebergs and a thermal pool spa! We enjoyed watching seals play on the beach and following whales in the bay!
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Guillia put a great self-drive tour together for us and Susana looked after us as we travelled.
(Even when we got lost)
The car and accommodation was good and the guides patient and informative.
Only issue we had was parking in small villages, garages, and cities.
Apart from the parking we had a relaxing and enjoyable holiday, thank you.
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Highlights
Gullfoss Falls: See Gullfoss, where the glacial-fed Hvítá River drops in two stages into a rugged canyon, sending spray into the air as the water cuts through layers of rock. The falls sit at the heart of the Golden Circle and show the force of Iceland’s meltwater rivers, especially when seasonal flow increases.
Skogafoss: Visit Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss, two south coast waterfalls shaped by rivers dropping from Iceland’s interior. Each fall offers a different profile, with water plunging over former sea cliffs and cutting into the rock below, illustrating how glacial meltwater and changing coastlines have formed this section of the island.
Vik: Enjoy an orientation of Vik, Iceland's seafront village home to black pebble beaches and offshore rock formations.
Skaftafell: Move through the Skaftafell area of Vatnajökull National Park, where outlet glaciers, lava fields and plains meet at the edge of Europe’s largest ice cap. The landscape shows how volcanic activity and ice have worked together over time, carving valleys, feeding rivers and leaving moraines that mark the glacier’s earlier extent.
Lake Jokulsarlon: Spend time at Jökulsárlón, a glacier lagoon where ice breaks from Breiðamerkurjökull and drifts slowly towards the sea. The lagoon doubled as an Arctic setting in the James Bond film Die Another Day, chosen for its floating icebergs and stark contrasts.
Hofn: Your Travel Director takes you on a short orientation through this seaside village.
Egilsstadir: Visit this lakeside town, the largest on Iceland's East Coast.
Lake Urrioavatn: Experience the age-old Icelandic tradition of bathing in a natural geothermal pool. Indulge your muscles and mind in the country's only floating infinity pools. Or try the onshore hotel pools, sauna and the cold-water spray tunnel.
Lake Myvatn: Spend time around Lake Mývatn, an area known for volcanic landforms and birdlife. You may explore the lava formations at Dimmuborgir, walk among pseudocraters or visit the sulphur fields and steaming vents at Námaskarð, gaining a sense of how recent volcanic activity has shaped this northern landscape.
Akureyri: Join your Travel Director for an orientation of Akureyri, often referred to as the capital of north Iceland. See the harbourfront, Akureyri Church and key streets, and note how fishing, education, services and regional transport all centre on this town at the head of Eyjafjörður.
Borgarnes: Enjoy an orientation of Borganes, located on a peninsula at the shore of Borgarfjörður coastal region.
Snaefellsjokull National Park: Visit Snæfellsjökull National Park at the tip of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, where a glacier sits over a stratovolcano made widely known by Jules Verne’s Journey to the Centre of the Earth. Coastal lava fields, cliffs and views towards the ice cap give a clear impression of how volcanic activity and the sea have shaped this area.
Arnarstapi: Walk the sea-cliff and admire the rock formations.
Hofn: Your Travel Director takes you on a short orientation through this seaside village.
Egilsstadir: Visit this lakeside town, the largest on Iceland's East Coast.
Lake Urrioavatn: Experience the age-old Icelandic tradition of bathing in a natural geothermal pool. Indulge your muscles and mind in the country's only floating infinity pools. Or try the onshore hotel pools, sauna and the cold-water spray tunnel.
Lake Myvatn: Spend time around Lake Mývatn, an area known for volcanic landforms and birdlife. You may explore the lava formations at Dimmuborgir, walk among pseudocraters or visit the sulphur fields and steaming vents at Námaskarð, gaining a sense of how recent volcanic activity has shaped this northern landscape.
Akureyri: Join your Travel Director for an orientation of Akureyri, often referred to as the capital of north Iceland. See the harbourfront, Akureyri Church and key streets, and note how fishing, education, services and regional transport all centre on this town at the head of Eyjafjörður.
Borgarnes: Enjoy an orientation of Borganes, located on a peninsula at the shore of Borgarfjörður coastal region.
Snaefellsjokull National Park: Visit Snæfellsjökull National Park at the tip of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, where a glacier sits over a stratovolcano made widely known by Jules Verne’s Journey to the Centre of the Earth. Coastal lava fields, cliffs and views towards the ice cap give a clear impression of how volcanic activity and the sea have shaped this area.
Arnarstapi: Walk the sea-cliff and admire the rock formations.
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What's Included
Accommodation
Grand Hótel Reykjavík, Skuggi Hotel, Fosshotel ReykjavíkKría, Vik HotelHótel Jökulsarlon, Höfn, Hornafjörður HotelBerjaya Hrað, Egilsstaðir HotelKea, Akureyri HotelHótel Vesturland, Hamar, Borgarnes HotelHotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.
Meals
Breakfast (x8)Dinner (x5)Reykjavik: This evening, delight in a delicious dinner at a local restaurant where you round off your journey through one of the world's most naturally beautiful places.
Transport
Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.
Guide
From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
Others
Fosshotel Reykjavík, Grand Hótel ReykjavíkHand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.Hellisheidavirkjun: Visit Iceland's newest geothermal heat and electric power station, the second largest of its kind in the world. Hear about how this plant has helped Iceland achieve 70% of the country's energy consumption through renewable energy sources. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy.Fridheimar: Explore a local farm and sample their sweet-tasting, homegrown tomatoes. Meet the family to learn about Icelandic horticulture and growing the tastiest tomatoes, all the while respecting the surrounding nature.Reykjavik: Experience the magic of Iceland on an exhilarating flight-ride at FlyOver. This seated ride combines state-of-the-art technology and special effects to show you Iceland's spectacular scenery, it really feels like you are flying!Reykjavik: Experience the natural wonders of Iceland on a visit to the Perlan Museum. Learn about glaciers, volcanoes and the Northern Lights through interactive displays.Choose between two carefully selected activitiesReykjavik: Experience the magic of Iceland on an exhilarating flight-ride at FlyOver. This seated ride combines state-of-the-art technology and special effects to show you Iceland's spectacular scenery, it really feels like you are flying!Reykjavik: Experience the natural wonders of Iceland on a visit to the Perlan Museum. Learn about glaciers, volcanoes and the Northern Lights through interactive displays.
Breathe in the fresh air of Iceland as you tour the scenic bay of Reykjavik, uncover volcanoes on the way to Vik and explore the geothermal hubbub of Lake Mývatn—near Akureyri. From the thunder of the two-tiered Gullfoss Waterfall and the geothermal floating pools of Egilsstaðir to the black lava fields of Búðir and the sea cliffs of Arnastapi, experience every imaginable landscape on this one week guided tour. Take an Insight Choice in Reykjavik between either a visit to the Perlan Museum with the Wonders of Iceland's one-of-a-kind exhibition to experience Iceland’s natural beauty or experience the magic of Iceland on an exhilarating flight-ride at FlyOver to see incredible scenery from sweeping glaciers to stunning fjords. In Hellisheidi, visit Iceland’s flagship geothermal heat and power station, and learn how this scientific wonder helped the country generate 70% of its power from renewable energy sources.
day 1The Smoky Bay of Reykjavk
Welcome to Iceland. On arrival at Reykjaviks Keflavik Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel on your complimentary Insight shuttle operated by Gray Line. Join your Travel Director and travel companions this evening for a Welcome Reception served with canaps.
Location Visited
Reykjavik
Accommodation
Fosshotel Reykjavík
day 1The Smoky Bay of Reykjavk
day 2Hot Springs, Waterfalls and Vk
day 2Hot Springs, Waterfalls and Vk
day 3By Glaciers and Icebergs to Hfn
day 3By Glaciers and Icebergs to Hfn
day 4Eastern Fjords to Egilsstair Relaxed Start
day 4Eastern Fjords to Egilsstair Relaxed Start
day 5By Desert, Lakes and Divine Waterfalls to Akureyri
Good overall tour of the highlights of Iceland. Make sure you spend a few extra days in Reykjavik and bring layers of clothing plus a waterproof coat. You will see waterfalls, glaciers, volcanos, beaches, lava flows, geysers, and spa lagoons on this tour and have the option of whale watching as well! Your bus driver will keep you safe and your enthusiastic tour director will keep you on track and answer all your questions about this amazing country. Enjoy!
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John M.Verified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent
It covers everything possible to see in Iceland. Waterfalls, Geysers, Glaciers, Magnificent scenery, Icebergs on a beach.
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AnonymousVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent
Amazing geography
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AnonymousVerified Traveler
4.0 | Very Good
Scenery was very special. However some of the days were quite long.
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AnonymousVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent
A great itinerary that covers a lot of exciting features along the Ring Road. Each day was well paced with plenty of stops along the way.
