The Best of Iceland: A Country of Beautiful Contrasts

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Traverse the wonders of Iceland with locals and scholarly experts, delving deep into a landscape of stunning geological features, glaciers, and bubbling thermal pools.
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Overview

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

Highlights

    • I’m comfortable with some walking throughout the day
    • I expect to get on and off of a coach, and I’m ready to stroll through cities and to stand for a few hours when we’re learning in museums

What's this trip about?

    Traverse the wonders of Iceland with locals and scholarly experts, delving deep into a landscape of stunning geological features, glaciers, and bubbling thermal pools.

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Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 24 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityGrindavik
End CityReykjavik

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Culinary & Wine
  • 50 Plus
  • Hiking & Walking
  • Train & Rail Journeys
  • Education / Learning
  • High Adventure

Destinations

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Hiking
  • Nature
  • Trains & Rail

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 10

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 24

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Itinerary

Day 1 In Transit to Program In Flight

Day 2 Arrive Iceland, Blue Lagoon, Check-in, Orientation Grindavik

Walking from the airport terminal with luggage to the coach to driving 10 minutes to Viking World. Getting on/off motorcoach; driving about 15 miles to Blue Lagoon, approximately 1/2 hour; about 35 miles to hotel, approximately 1 hour. If you wish to swim in the Blue ...

Day 3 Grindavik, Borgarnes Borgarnes

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 80 miles, approximately 2.5 hours. Walking up to 2 miles; standing in the museum and the fish processing center.

We’ll set out from the hotel for an expert-led visit to Grindavik's fish processing factory, where we’ll a...

Day 4 Reykholt, Borgarfjördur Region Borgarnes

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 80 miles, approximately 2 hours. Walking up to 3 miles; uneven, hilly terrain.

We’ll depart by motorcoach for Reykholt, homestead of the famous Saga writer, Snorri Sturluson. Here we’ll learn how Snorri’s poetic and pol...

Day 5 Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Breidafjördur Boat Ride Borgarnes

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 130 miles, approximately 3 hours. Walking up to 3 miles; uneven, hilly terrain. Getting on/off a boat, assistance provided as needed. The boat ride is approximately 2 hours.

We’ll set out by motorcoach for Stykkisholmur...

Day 6 Horse Farm, Textile Exhibition, Glaumbær Folk Museum Akureyri

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 210 miles, approximately 4 hours. Walking and standing up to 3 miles; uneven, hilly terrain.

We’ll set out by motorcoach to transfer to Akureyri, North Iceland. En route we will visit a horse farm, where we will become ...

Day 7 Lake Mývatn Akureyri

Did you know that the word "myvatn" means "midge" in Icelandic? Please be aware that you may encounter midges (small flies) at Lake Myvatn. If you do, it is better to be prepared. We recommend bringing insect repellent and a mosquito head net. Getting on/off a motorco...

Day 8 Whale Watching Excursion, Akureyri Exploration Akureyri

If weather permits you to embark on the Whale Watching excursion, please be aware that you will be required to stand for most of the time. There are only some seats on the boat. Getting on/off a motorcoach; walking up to 2 miles on paved streets.

Weather permitt...

Day 9 Akureyri, Fly to Reykjavik Reykjavik

Please note that today's internal flight is an Iceland Air flight, and is approx. 45 minutes long. The luggage limit is 50 pounds, and the hand luggage limit is 13 pounds. Please see Internal Flight Luggage Note for further luggage information.

We’ll fly from Ak...

Day 10 Hellisheiði, Þingvellir, Gullfoss, Geysir Reykjavik

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 150 miles, approximately 3.5 hours aboard motorcoach. Walking distances up to 2 miles; uneven, hilly terrain.

We’ll set out from the hotel on a full-day field trip by motorcoach, beginning at the Hellisheiði geothermal ...

Day 11 National Museum, Reykjavik Reykjavik

Getting on/off a motorcoach. Walking distances up to 2 miles.

At the hotel, we’ll attend a lecture on Iceland’s past and present. We’ll then board a motorcoach for an expert-led field trip to the National Museum of Iceland. In addition to a permanent exhibition ...

Day 12 Program Concludes, In Transit from Program In Flight

Hotel check-out 12:00 Noon. See your program’s travel details regarding transfers.

Free time.

Staggered transfers to Keflavík International Airport based on final flight times. This concludes our program. If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $4,899
Price per day$408
Last Updated: 2/16/2022

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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.

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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Meals Included
  • Number of Breakfast: 11
  • Number of Lunch: 9
  • Number of Dinner: 8
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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