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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.
Hvolsvollur: Visit the Lava Centre, an interactive museum where you will learn about the geology and natural occurrences that have influenced and created Iceland's incredible landscapes.
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.
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.
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.
Goðafoss: Pause at Goðafoss, where the Skjálfandafljót River drops over a curved horseshoe of rock into a wide basin. The name, “waterfall of the gods”, refers to stories from the Christianisation of Iceland around the year 1000, and the site illustrates how glacial rivers cut through volcanic plateaux in the north.
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.
Hvammstangi: Visit the Kidka wool factory in Hvammstangi, where Icelandic wool is knitted into lopapeysa-style garments recognised worldwide as a symbol of the country. You’ll see how the dual-layer fleece is spun and knitted on modern machines, and how traditional patterns are adapted for export while keeping the character of Iceland’s best-known knitwear.
Hólabak: Visit Holabak dairy and equine farm to see how a small Icelandic farm combines milk production with Icelandic horse breeding. You’ll hear how herd size, milking and grazing are managed, and learn why Icelandic horses that leave the country can never return, a rule that helps keep the island’s only horse breed disease free.
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: Stop at Búðir and Arnarstapi to see two contrasting parts of the peninsula’s coastline. At Búðir, a black church stands on a lava field close to the shore, while Arnarstapi offers a walk along sea cliffs with basalt columns, rock arches and nesting seabirds showing how the Atlantic has cut into the lava.
Snæfellsnes Peninsula: Walk at Djúpalónssandur, a black-pebble bay backed by lava formations. Rusted remains from a British trawler wreck lie on the shore, and the traditional lifting stones used to test fishermen’s strength still sit above the beach, linking the site to earlier working life on this stretch of coast.
Husafell: Ride in modified glacier vehicles up onto Langjökull, one of Iceland’s largest ice caps. With a Local Expert, you’ll hear how the glacier is measured and how its meltwater feeds rivers, then walk inside a network of man-made ice tunnels to see compacted snow, ash layers and blue ice from within the glacier itself.
Reykholt: Visit Sturlureykir, a family-run horse-breeding farm. You’ll meet Icelandic horses and hear why the breed has remained isolated for over a thousand years, with five recognised gaits including the smooth tölt. A nearby hot spring is used to bake dense rye bread, which you’ll taste as part of the visit.
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.
Goðafoss: Pause at Goðafoss, where the Skjálfandafljót River drops over a curved horseshoe of rock into a wide basin. The name, “waterfall of the gods”, refers to stories from the Christianisation of Iceland around the year 1000, and the site illustrates how glacial rivers cut through volcanic plateaux in the north.
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.
Hvammstangi: Visit the Kidka wool factory in Hvammstangi, where Icelandic wool is knitted into lopapeysa-style garments recognised worldwide as a symbol of the country. You’ll see how the dual-layer fleece is spun and knitted on modern machines, and how traditional patterns are adapted for export while keeping the character of Iceland’s best-known knitwear.
Hólabak: Visit Holabak dairy and equine farm to see how a small Icelandic farm combines milk production with Icelandic horse breeding. You’ll hear how herd size, milking and grazing are managed, and learn why Icelandic horses that leave the country can never return, a rule that helps keep the island’s only horse breed disease free.
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: Stop at Búðir and Arnarstapi to see two contrasting parts of the peninsula’s coastline. At Búðir, a black church stands on a lava field close to the shore, while Arnarstapi offers a walk along sea cliffs with basalt columns, rock arches and nesting seabirds showing how the Atlantic has cut into the lava.
Snæfellsnes Peninsula: Walk at Djúpalónssandur, a black-pebble bay backed by lava formations. Rusted remains from a British trawler wreck lie on the shore, and the traditional lifting stones used to test fishermen’s strength still sit above the beach, linking the site to earlier working life on this stretch of coast.
Husafell: Ride in modified glacier vehicles up onto Langjökull, one of Iceland’s largest ice caps. With a Local Expert, you’ll hear how the glacier is measured and how its meltwater feeds rivers, then walk inside a network of man-made ice tunnels to see compacted snow, ash layers and blue ice from within the glacier itself.
Reykholt: Visit Sturlureykir, a family-run horse-breeding farm. You’ll meet Icelandic horses and hear why the breed has remained isolated for over a thousand years, with five recognised gaits including the smooth tölt. A nearby hot spring is used to bake dense rye bread, which you’ll taste as part of the visit.
9 daysDuration
Group TourJoin a group of travelers
24 peopleMaximum group size
5 - 99 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Easy
Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.
Starts
Ends
Reykjavik, Iceland
Reykjavik, Iceland
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What's Included
Accommodation
Radisson RED HotelLoa, Hvolsvöllur HotelKea, Akureyri, Akureyri Skjaldborg HotelVarmaland 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)
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 Glacier LagoonFosshotel EastfjordsHand 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.Fridheimar: Visit a tomato farm where geothermal heat and greenhouse cultivation allow year-round growing. You’ll learn how artificial lighting compensates for limited winter daylight and see how controlled conditions support steady production before tasting the tomatoes on site. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production.Húsavík: Bathe in naturally heated seawater drawn from coastal boreholes, collected in outdoor infinity pools on the cliff edge. Views stretch across Skjálfandi Bay and surrounding headlands, while the layout shows how Iceland uses geothermal gradients for seawater bathing in a town better known for its fishing and whale-watching harbour.
What's Excluded
Itinerary
Circle Iceland in a Small Group, linking glaciers, geothermal bathing and working farms with fishing towns and small harbors. Step onto the Langjökull ice cap in specially modified glacier vehicles and walk inside man-made ice tunnels. Bathe in GeoSea’s seawater pools above Skjálfandi Bay, visit Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon and follow the south coast past black sand and well-known waterfalls. Along the way, call at an Icelandic wool factory, a dairy and equine farm, tomato greenhouses and a farm baking rye bread in hot springs, combining recognized natural landmarks with everyday places where people work with ice, heat and the North Atlantic.
day 1The Smoky Bay of Reykjavk
Arrive in Reykjavk, Icelands capital on the edge of Faxafli Bay. The city runs on geothermal heat and hot water, and its skyline mixes low-rise streets with landmark buildings such as Hallgrmskirkja and Harpa Concert Hall. This evening, youll meet your Travel Director and your small group for small bites. If time allows beforehand, you could take a short walk along Laugavegur for cafes and design shops, or follow the waterfront paths by the Old Harbour.
Location Visited
Reykjavik
Accommodation
Radisson RED
day 2Hot Springs, Waterfalls and Tomatoes
day 3By Glaciers and Icebergs
day 4Eastern Fjords
day 5By Desert, Lakes and Divine Waterfalls to Akureyri
day 6From the Capital of the North to Borgarfjrur
day 7Exploring Snfellsjkull National Park
day 8Langjkull Glacier and on to Reykjavk
day 9Farewell Reykjavk
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