8-Day Small Group Tour Around Iceland in Minibus from Reykjavik
8-Day Small Group Tour Around Iceland in Minibus from Reykjavik
This 8-day tour takes you to the must see Golden Circle route with all its amazing sites. You will see the unbeatable Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir geothermal area and of course the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Thingvellir National Park. Next you will be heading to the much talked about South Coast, where you will explore the unique black sand beach, Reynisfjara and Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon.
After exploring the Eastfjords, Lake Mývatn awaits with its unique surroundings, you will explore Dimmuborgir lava pillars and then carry on the journey to the capital of the North, Akureyri. From there you will head to West Iceland and Snæfellsnes Peninsula and find some hidden gems and locations to experience, such as Kirkjufell mountain, lava pillars, a white beach and waterfalls.While enjoying this tour, you're able to book extra tours and activities along the way to make your experience even more special.
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Gullfoss Waterfall
Thingvellir National Park is where the Icelandic Althingi was formed. Its on UNESCO World Heritage list.
30 minutesGeysir
Geysir Geothermal Area is one of a kind, there you can witness the amazing Geysir called Strokkurk, which erupts every 7 minutes.
30 minutesThingvellir National Park
A UNESCO World Heritage site Þingvellir National Park is truly unique. This is where the Eurasian and North-American tectonic plates are drifting apart by two centimeters every year. It is also the site where the Icelandic parliament Althingi was founded in the year 930 and the first republic in the world founded.
30 minutesHvolsvollur
Day 2: The South Coast & Glacier Hike
Seljalandsfoss
The amazing Seljalandsfoss Fall, is a waterfall you can walk behind and see it from all angles.
30 minutesSkogafoss
The powerful Skógarfoss Fall tucked in a little gorge where the river Skógaá tumbles down a 60 meters cliff before continuing down the landscape towards the Atlantic Ocean.
30 minutesReynisfjara Beach
The Black Sand Beach of Reynisfjara, where the Atlantic coastline presents massive waves hitting the unique basalt pillars in the cliffs above the sand.
30 minutesSolheimajokull Glacier
Included Glacier Hike on Solheimajokull: Live life to the fullest with this exhilarating glacier hiking up one of the most magnificent features of the South of Iceland, the mighty Sólheimajökull glacier. This expedition is the perfect opportunity for those who want to combine stunning natural landscapes with adventures, but moderate hiking on glacial ice mixed with volcanic ash. It makes you feel like you have landed on the moon.
3 hoursVik
Day 3: Crystal Ice Cave & The Glacier Lagoon Jökulsárlón
Fellsfjara
Breiðamerkursandur or Black Diamond Beach is a black sand beach made famous for the diamond-looking icebergs that have stranded on the beach on their way from the lagoon towards the Atlantic Ocean.
30 minutesGlacier Lagoon
Glacier Lagoon or Jökulsárlón, is one of Iceland´s top attractions. Experience floating icebergs in this enormous lake fed by glacial meltwater. During winter hundreds of seals flock to the lagoon to hunt.
30 minutesBreiðamerkurjökull
Within Europe´s largest glacier, Vatnajökull, you will enter the Crystal Ice Cave. A breathtaking experience where you´ll witness ice sculptures carved out by nature. A true Kodak moment.
3 hoursHvannadalshnukur
Day 4: The East Fjords and Vök geothermal Baths
Djupivogur
First stop when you enter The East Fjords is the picturesque tiny fishing village named Djúpivogur. This tiny village is part of the Cittaslow movement which is an international organization of towns that focus improving quality of life by slowing down its overall pace.
30 minutesBulandstindur
One of Iceland´s most beautiful mountain welcomes you to The East Fjords. The symmetric pyramid shaped mountain named Búlandstindur overlooks your first stop in the East Fjords.
Finnsstaðir Horse Ranch
Local farmers Helga and Siggi will greet you at their farm Finnstaðir for a unique experience with the iconic Icelandic Horse. Here you get the chance to ride this remarkable species, known for their easy-going attitude, the Icelandic horse temperament makes them popular with beginners as well as experienced riders.
2 hoursLagarfljot
In addition to elves, little people, trolls, ghosts and other unworldly creatures, Icelanders, of course, have a sea-monsters. Just like its neighboring Scotland has the Loch Ness monster, Iceland has the tongue-twisting Lagarfljótsormur. It has always been there, in Lake Lagarfljót. Even the Vikings were terrified. The monster has been a source of endless tales, verses, and rhymes across the centuries and was last sighted by a local farmer in 2012. On the shores of the lake is Iceland´s only largest forest, Hallormsstaðarskógur.
Vök Baths
Day 5: Lake Mývatn: The Colorful Mt. Námafjall and Dimmuborgir Fortress.
2 hoursNámaskarð
The surreal Námafjall geothermal area is situated next to the Námaskarð Pass that connects you with Lake Mývatn. Colorful sulphurous mud springs and steaming fumaroles. This geothermal area belongs in the Krafla volcano fissure zone.
30 minutesDimmuborgir Lava Formations
Dimmuborgir translates to "Dark Castles" or "Dark Cities". This is a huge area of unusually shaped lava fields close to Lake Mývatn. Here, the lava met wet marsh lands, and resulting in a grotesquely shaped lava formations.
30 minutesLake Myvatn
Lake Mývatn and its area is very volcanic. Nine eruptions took place there during the period 1975-1984 and the continental drift was measured 4,8 meters. The lake is full of Arctic char and it runs out into the river Laxá which is one of the finest Brown trout rivers in the world. This area is one of the coldest places in the country during winter.
30 minutesGodafoss
Goðafoss, the name translates to The Waterfall of the Gods, pronounced "GO-thuh-foss". Goðafoss is among the most beautiful waterfalls in Iceland and rich in history.
30 minutesAkureyri
Day 6: North Iceland - Whale Watching
Akureyri
Capitol of the North. A population of 20 thousand people this hip and cool town is warm and charming. Look out for the heart-shaped stop signs at traffic lights.
Hauganes
The small town of Hauganes has many things to offer and we recommend you take a walk around the small town, it has a charming harbor and a beautiful black sand beach overlooking the ocean and the graceful tall mountains all around.
1 hourWhale Watching Hauganes
From the small fishing village Hauganes you will take a boat ride to Eyjafjörður Fjord for a whale watching. You will have a chance to bear witness to some of the largest creatures on earth as Northern Iceland is globally recognized as the best location to experience whales in the world.
2 hoursGrabrok Crater
Day 7: Snaefellsnes Peninsula In-Depth
Gerduberg basalt columns
Our first destination on Snæfellsnes is Gerðuberg basalt columns. These extraordinary cluster of hexagonal basalt columns are one of the most massive examples of basalt columns in Iceland.
20 minutesYtri Tunga Beach
Ytri-Tunga where you will find a white sand beach, a pretty rare sight in Iceland as you will know by now, most beaches in Iceland are black. This white beach at Ytri-Tunga is not only interesting for its white sand, but also for the fact that it is a seal colony, where you can sometimes see seals lounge on the rocks.
20 minutesBudakirkja
Tucked away on Iceland's west coast on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula sits the quaint old wodden black church of Budir. One of the most popular wedding spots in Iceland.
20 minutesArnarstapi
Once a vibrant fishing village situated underneath the pyramid-shaped Mount Stapafell, Arnarstapi is a picturesque small village by a coastal cliffs which derived from glowing magma hitting the wild waves of the Atlantic. Known in Iceland as the most beautiful harbor of the country. Thousands of years later erosion has formed beautiful stone arches and a remarkable marine geyser. Enjoy a walk along the coastline while your guide tells you all about Bárður, half-man half-troll, and his misdeeds in the area.
30 minutesSnaefellsjokull National Park & Glacier
At the tip of Snæfellsnes Peninsula sits the majestic Snæfellsjökull Glacier, a stratovolcano that last erupted around 200 AD. The Glacier is one of the most famous landmarks in Iceland, primary due to the novel Journey to the Center of the Earth by Jules Verne were Snæfellsjökull serves as the entrance to a passage leading to the center of the earth.
Londrangar Basalt Cliffs
Uniquely-formed remnants of ancient basalt volcanic dikes sticking out from the sea.
20 minutesDjupalonssandur Beach
Djúpalónssandur is a beautiful small black sand beach. To reach the beach you will follow a footpath through the lava wonderland of huge mossy volcanic towers.
20 minutesKirkjufell Mountain
Day 8: West Of Iceland, the Silver Circle
20 minutesHraunfossar Lava Waterfall
The awe-inspiring Hraunfossar or Lava Falls are an exceptionally beautifull and unusual natural phenomena. It is formed by rivulets streaming over a distance of staggering 900 meters from the lava fields of Hallmundarhraun.
20 minutesBarnafoss
The famous Barnafoss or Children´s Fall. It is best known for its dark history. The saga said that there were two children fell in on Christmas day when they did not wanted to go to church.
15 minutesThe Cave Vidgelmir
Take an unforgettable journey into Iceland’s largest lava cave, the epic Víðgelmir Lava Cave.
1 hourDeildartunguhver Thermal Spring
Situated on a beautiful farm, Deildartunguhver is the largest and most powerful hot spring in Europe. It provides 180 liters per second of 100 Celsius degree water.
30 minutesReykholt
The tiny village of Reykholt is one of the most important historical places in Iceland and a cultural center for centuries. One of Iceland´s best known author Snorri Sturluson lived there during the years 1206-1241.
20 minutesReykjavik
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
- Ice Cave Tour incl. Safety Equipment
- Glacier Hike incl. Safety Equipment
- Hauganes Whale Watching Tour
- 7x Breakfast
- Accommodation included: 7 nights
- Entry/Admission - Solheimajokull Glacier
Not Included
- Lunch & Dinner
- Horseback Riding (contact the Tour Operator to add this Extra)
- VÖK Baths (contact the Tour Operator to add this Extra)
- Vidgelmir Lava Cave (contact the Tour Operator to add this Extra)
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.