Guided Iceland Circle

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Small Group Tour
Keep in mind that due to narrow streets in Reykjavík City Center many hotels do not have enough space for a coach to stop outside. Walking distance for passengers can be up to 10 minutes, depending on location. GJ Travel will use a shuttle to transfer the luggage that passengers need to pick up outside their hotel without any extra charge.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Explore Reykjavík
    • Visit a natural history & seal museum in a small fishing village in Northwest Iceland
    • Visit the botanical garden and enjoy the panoramic view over Eyjafjörður fjord
    • Admire the dramatic fjord landscape and its tiny fishing villages
    • Visit Skógafoss waterfall which is 60 meters high and is one of the most impressive waterfalls

What's this trip about?

    Keep in mind that due to narrow streets in Reykjavík City Center many hotels do not have enough space for a coach to stop outside. Walking distance for passengers can be up to 10 minutes, depending on location. GJ Travel will use a shuttle to transfer the luggage that passengers need to pick up outside their hotel without any extra charge.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityReykjavik
End CityReykjavik

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • National Parks
  • Transformative

Destinations

Activities

  • Bird Watching
  • Culture
  • Hiking
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Hot Springs
  • Mountaineering
  • Nature

Trip includes

    • Transfer Keflavík Airport-Reykjavík with guide
    • Accommodation for 7 nights (11% VAT) incl. breakfast
    • 2x Reykjavik, 5x outside of Reykjavik
    • 5x 3-course dinner including coffee/tea outside of Reykjavík
    • Coach and driver for 6 days as per program outside of Reykjavík, day 2-7
    • Maximum 1650 km in total
    • Maximum 9 hours per day between 08:00-19:00
    • Accommodation for the driver in single room incl. breakfast and dinner outside of Reykjavík
    • English speaking guide for 6 days as per program
    • Maximum 11 hours per day: Accommodation for the guide in single room incl. breakfast and dinner outside of Reykjavík
    • Entrance to natural history & seal museum in Hvammstangi
    • Entrance to Viðimýri turf church
    • Entrance with towel at Mývatn Nature Baths
    • Entrance Petra’s Stone and Mineral Collection in the East Fjords
    • Entrance to Lava center Exhibition in Hvollsvellir Entrance Icelandic horse stables & geothermal greenhouse
    • Transfer Reykjavík- Keflavik Airport without guide

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Transfer from hotel in Reykjavik to Kelfavik airport.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,055
Price per day$382
Last Updated: 7/15/2018

Valid for May 2018

All prices are net per person in USD

10-14 pax: $3,055

15-19 pax: $2,534

20-24 pax: $2,339

25-29 pax: $2,168

30-34 pax: $2,087

35-39 pax: $2,002

40-44 pax: $1,959

45-49 pax: $1,907

50-54 pax: $1,898

Single supplement: 664

Twin solo use supplement: 944

One Tour Escort Free of Charge

Valid for June - August 2018

All prices are net per person in USD:

10-14 pax: $3,383

15-19 pax: $2,823

20-24 pax: $2,609

25-29 pax: $2,429

30-34 pax: $2,344

35-39 pax: $2,253

40-44 pax: $2,206

45-49 pax: $2,154

50-54 pax: $2,140

Single supplement: $ 702

Twin solo use supplement: $1158

One Tour Escort Free of Charge

Valid for September 2018

All prices are net per person in USD:

10-14 pax: $3,212

15-19 pax: $2,657

20-24 pax: $2,476

25-29 pax: $2,301

30-34 pax: $2,221

35-39 pax: $2,130

40-44 pax: $2,092

45-49 pax: $2,035

50-54 pax: $2,026

Single supplement: $635

Twin solo use supplement: $1,067

One Tour Escort Free of Charge

Valid for October 2018 – April 2019

All prices are net per person in USD

Not valid for Christmas, New Year’s or Easter

10-14 pax: $2,756

15-19 pax: $2,268

20-24 pax: $2,083

25-29 pax: $1,921

30-34 pax: $1,845

35-39 pax: $1,769

40-44 pax: $1,727

45-49 pax: $1,679

50-54 pax: $1,670

Single supplement: $526

Twin solo use supplement: $744

One Tour Escort Free of Charge

Check Current Availability, prices, specials with GJ Travel Iceland.

The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Nicky

Oct 2017

I would definitely travel with GJ Travel again.

I have just completed Guided Iceland Circle with driver/guide Bergsteinn. The tour was interesting and well paced. The accommodation was clean and comfortable. Bergs...

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Meliza

Jun 2017

Tour with GJ Travel, it was incredible!

I went to Iceland on the First week of February of this year and did a 5 day tour with GJ Travel, it was incredible! We stayed at great places, had excellent food, ...

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Mandy

Apr 2017

Great accommodations and great sights with knowledge.

Just did an amazing 7 day tour with them and was nothing short of spectacular! Our driver and guide were very friendly and helpful and i'm so glad i got to travel th...

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Drinks during dinner
    • Other not mentioned meals or refreshments
    • Other not mentioned tours, activities or extras
    • Guide during the departure transfer
    • Extra fee due to early breakfast or grab & go
    • Other unexpected costs for nature sights

Accommodation

  • Fosshotel Reykjavik
  • Icelandair Hotel Akureyri
  • Sel Hotel Mývatn
  • Hotel Hallormsstaður / Hótel Valaskjálf
  • Fosshotel Núpur
  • Fosshotel Hekla
Cancellation policy

Cancellations are only valid if reconfirmed in writing by GJ Travel. GJ Travel does not have to ask for rooming list first (or if group will be operated) in order for cancellation fees not to be charged. It is the responsibility of the tour operator to send cancellation in time.

10% cancellation fee for cancellation 9 to 12 weeks prior to arrival

50% cancellation fee for cancellation 5 to 8 weeks prior to arrival

Full charge for cancellation 0 day to 4 weeks prior to arrival as well as for no-shows.

Other cancellation policies may apply when packages include flights in Iceland, Faroe Islands or Greenland.

Cancellation policy for coach hire only:

Cancellations are only valid if reconfirmed in writing by GJ Travel.

10% cancellation fee for cancellation 8 weeks to 4 weeks prior to arrival.

50 % cancellation fee for cancellation 4 weeks to 2 weeks prior to arrival.

Full charge for cancellation within 2 weeks prior to arrival or no-shows.

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Meals Included

7 Breakfasts and 5 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information
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Trip ID
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