The Golden Circle and west Iceland

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Explore the barren yet eerily beautiful volcanic wastelands of the Reykjanes Peninsula. Explore the highlights of the Golden Circle. Spend the day exploring the fjords, villages, hot springs and farms of west Iceland. The rest of the day is at your leisure to continue exploring Reykjavík's museums.
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Witness the mighty Geysir erupt as you explore the Golden Circle.
    • Learn about traditional Icelandic cuisine on a private food tour of Reykjavík.
    • Soak in the astounding scenery of the islands and mountains north of Snæfellsnes Peninsula on a boat trip with a fresh sushi feast served on board.
    • Explore Langjökull Glacier from tunnels which take you into the glacier itself.

What's this trip about?

    Explore the barren yet eerily beautiful volcanic wastelands of the Reykjanes Peninsula. Explore the highlights of the Golden Circle. Spend the day exploring the fjords, villages, hot springs and farms of west Iceland. The rest of the day is at your leisure to continue exploring Reykjavík's museums.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityHveragerði
End CityReykjavík

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • Nature
  • Relaxing Retreat

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Itinerary

Day 1: Hveragerði

Accommodation: Frost & Fire Boutique Hotel

Upon arrival into Keflavík, pick up your hire car and drive to your hotel on the Golden Circle. On the way, explore the barren yet eerily beautiful volcanic wastelands of the Reykjanes Peninsula. Once you've checked into your hotel, hike into the Reykjadalur Valley to a hot spring river, where you can spend some time bathing and relaxing.

Day 2: Hveragerði

Accommodation: Frost & Fire Boutique Hotel

Explore the highlights of the Golden Circle today, including the iconic Geysir, the striking Þingvellir National Park and the enormous Gullfoss. You'll also take part in a private tour including lunch at Friðheimar tomato farm, and spend time bathing in the Secret Lagoon.

Day 3: Langjökull

Accommodation: Hotel Húsafell

Today you'll drive to west Iceland, where you'll be based for the next couple of days. Join a shared tour which takes you exploring inside a tunnel in the vast Langjökull Glacier.

Day 4: Stykkishólmur

Accommodation: Hótel Egilsen

Spend the day exploring the fjords, villages, hot springs and farms of west Iceland. Later in the day, continue onto the north of Snæfellsnes Peninsula, where you'll join a 'Viking Sushi' tour. This takes you out on a fishing trawle...

Day 5: Reykjavík

Accommodation Options: Storm Hotel, Hotel Borg, Reykjavik, Icelandair Hotel Reykjavík Marina & Reykjavík Residence Hotel

Explore the beauty and variety of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula today, whose volcano, glacier, black volcanic beaches, hot springs, and sandy beaches have been called 'Iceland in miniature'. End the day in Reykjavík, where you'll return your hire car.

Day 6: Reykjavík

Accommodation Options: Storm Hotel, Hotel Borg, Icelandair Hotel Marina, Reykjavik & Reykjavík Residence Hotel

Embark on a privately guided food tour of Reykjavík, sampling some of the most common Icelandic dishes as you wander through the streets of capital on foot. The rest of the day is at your leisure to continue exploring Reykjavík's museums, shops, restaurants, and attractions.

Day 7: Return home

Your private driver will take you to the airport today, in time for your onward flight.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,220
Price per day$460
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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