Iceland Country Life - 9 Days

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Summer tour: Complete a circle of Iceland seeing the beautiful ever-changing countryside of mountains, volcanoes, glaciers, hot springs & waterfalls. Visit two of Iceland's three national parks and go whale-watching in Husavik.
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Overview

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

Highlights

    • Reykjavik: Explore all the Capital of Iceland has to offer
    • West Iceland: Stand before Hot Springs, Volcano Craters & Waterfalls.
    • Akureyri: proudly Iceland's 'Capital of the North', and second largest city, stop and stare at the infamous Godafoss, famed as "the waterfall of the Gods".
    • Lake Myvatn: Witness the strange climactic features of this natural lake & natural baths, thanks to its close proximity to the Artic Circle
    • Vatnajokull National Park: gaze in awe at Europe's biggest glacier, Iceland's highest mountain & Europe's most powerful waterfall
    • Jokulsarlon: Drift between floating Icebergs during this gorgeous glacial lagoon boat cruise
    • South Coast: Pass by towering waterfalls and glaciers, stroll down Lava beaches and bird cliffs or learn local history at the folk museum
    • Golden Circle: Feast your eyes on the Geysir geothermal fields, Gulfoss Waterfall, Strokkur geyser and Thingvellir National Park UNESCO World Heritage Site

What's this trip about?

    Summer tour: Complete a circle of Iceland seeing the beautiful ever-changing countryside of mountains, volcanoes, glaciers, hot springs & waterfalls. Visit two of Iceland's three national parks and go whale-watching in Husavik.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 20 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • National Parks

Destinations

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 20

Trip includes

    • 8 breakfasts & 6 (3 course buffet) dinners
    • 8 nights 3 - 4 star accommodation
    • Arrival and departure transfer by FLYBUS shuttle
    • Admission to Icelandic Settlement Centre
    • Whale Watching in Husavik
    • Guided hike to Grabrok volcano crater
    • Reykjavik City Tour
    • Entrance fee and towel for Lake Myvatn Nature Baths
    • Boat tour at Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon
    • Entrance to Skogar Folk Museum
    • Entrance and demonstration to Fridheimar Horse Stables and Geothermal Greenhouse in South Iceland
    • Services of an English Speaking Icelandic Guide
    • Transportation in heated coaches with free Wi-Fi on board.
    • This tour is operated in conjunction with our trusted partner and you will join travellers from different operators, not solely On The Go.The sightseeing group may vary in size from 10 - 20 persons.

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day : 1 Reykjavik

Reykjavik. Welcome to Iceland and the start of your adventure! Your transfer to your accommodation is by Flybus shuttle. The remainder of the day is at leisure.

Day : 2 Reykholt

Reykjavik - Borgarfjorour Valley - Reykholt. This morning we meet our tour guide and depart on a Reykjavik city tour exploring some of the highlights of Iceland’s capital. The Borgarfjorour valley is known as the Saga valley of West Iceland because many important ...

Day : 3 Husavik

Reykholt - Akureyri - Husavik. The day starts with climbing a volcano crater in an old lava field in West Iceland. Afterwards we travel through the fertile farmlands and fjord landscapes of Northwest Iceland, and visit the beautiful town of Akureyri, Iceland’s second ...

Day : 4 Hallormsstadur

Husavik - Lake Myvatn - Husavik. The day begins with a 3 hour whale watching cruise from Húsavík (weather permitting). We tour the Lake Mývatn area, considered as one of the most fertile areas in the world so close to the Arctic Circle. The lake’s unique features are ...

Day : 5 Hallormsstadur

Husavik - Namaskard - Hallormsstadur. We start the day by exploring the geothermal area of Námaskard and seeing the impacts of volcanic activity at Krafla. Then we travel to Dettifoss, Europe’s most powerful waterfall in the northern part of Vatnajökull National Park. From there we head through the uninhabited highlands to East Iceland, where we spend the night.

Day : 6 Skaftafell

Hallormsstadur - Vatnajökull - Skaftafell. It’s a day to admire the dramatic fjord landscape and its tiny fishing villages at the end of twisty roads in the East Fjords. Soon we see Vatnajökull - Europe’s biggest glacier that is visible all over Southeast Iceland. Pas...

Day : 7 Hveragerdi

Skaftafell. - Vik - Hvergerdi. Visit Skaftafell at Vatnajökull National Park, nestled below the glacier and Iceland’s highest mountain, the 2110 meter high Hvannadalshnjúkur. Cross the sandy desert of the south coast, and travel along mountainous cliffs, glaciers and ...

Day : 8 Reykjavik

Hvergerdi - Golden Circle - Reykjavik. We see classics today. Starting with a horse show that introduces the unique qualities of Iceland’s special breed. Golden Circle sights: follow Gullfoss, the beautiful double “Golden Falls”; the active geothermal area of Geysir, ...

Day : 9 Reykjavik

Today our Icelandic experience comes to an end with included FlyBus transfer to Keflavik Airport. Pick up time is according to reservation arrangements that you made with the receptionist at your hotel on the evening prior to flight departure. Your travel documents should include a separate voucher for your transfer to the airport.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $4,945
Price per day$549
Last Updated: 6/24/2020

Prices shown are per person when there are 2 persons sharing a room. The 'Single supplement' applies for single travellers who require their own room and needs to be added to the per person price.

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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.

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