Best of Iceland
7 days
From $ 2499
Duration7 days
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If you're looking for a fast but full visit around Iceland, this seven-day trip fits the bill perfectly. It has tons of hidden gems that you won’t find anywhere else in the world, combined with free time to experience plenty of the highlights, like erupting geysers, visiting glacier lagoons, and exploring breathtaking waterfalls and black-sand beaches. Be sure to pack your sense of adventure and get ready to feel Iceland under your feet.

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  • Duration: 7 days
    Service level: Standard
  • Physical Grading: Average
  • Ages: 12+
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Day 1: Reykjavík
There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting.
Arrive at any time. There are pre-bookable activities available for this tour. Check out the "Available Extras" section of the Overview page for more information on these activities, and cost-saving bundles.
Day 2: Reykjavík/Akureyri
Eyjafjörður is a scenic spot to enjoy the local wildlife and small villages in the area.

Opt to go on a whale-watching excursion. On the checkout page, opt to pre-book a single-day activity (select "Whale Watching from Dalvik") or an activity bundle (select "Whales and Glaciers Bundle") ahead of time, to include one of these optionals on your tour.
Drive to Akureyri, stopping for lunch at a local cantina. Explore the town and opt to go on a whale-watching tour. If you have pre-booked whale watching, you will be going on the excursion this evening.
Meals: B
Day 3: Akureyri/Borgarfjörður
Head to Mývatn Lake, stopping en route at Goðafoss Waterfall. In Mývatn, explore lava formations of Dimmuborgir and the geothermal area of Námaskarð.

Visit Dettifoss Waterfall, one of the most powerful waterfalls in Europe.

Reach Borgarfjörður in the East Fjords region for a night in a local guesthouse.
Stop at Goðafoss Waterfall en route to Mývatn Lake. Explore lava formations of Dimmuborgir and the geothermal area of Námaskarð. Visit Dettifoss Waterfall before arriving in Borgarfjörður for a night in a local guesthouse.
Meals: B
Day 4: Borgarfjörður/Hofn
Höfn is known as the lobster capital of Iceland, so include a sample of this delicacy in your plans.
Leave beautiful Borgarfjörður behind and travel down the coast driving through the beautiful and majestic eastern fjords. En route to Hofn, catch a glimpse of Vatnajokull glacier, the largest ice cap in Europe.
Meals: B
Day 5: Hofn/Vik
Marvel at the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, with a chance to see seals sun bathing on the bright blue ice. The massive icebergs floating towards shore tower over visitors. Opt to check out the lagoon by boat.

Continue on to Skaftafell National Park with time to explore before continuing on in the evening to the small town of Vík.
Visit the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, with a chance to see seals sun bathing on the bright blue ice. Opt to check out the lagoon by boat. Continue to Skaftafell National Park and opt to take a glacier hike. Continue to Vík. Opt to pre-book the Skaftafell National Park Glacier Hike activity on the checkout page. If you have pre-booked glacier hiking, this activity will take place today.
Meals: B
Day 6: Vik/Reykjavík
Visit Reynisfjara Beach. Continue along the Golden Circle to Drumbo. Stop at the waterfalls of Seljalandsfoss and Gullfoss. Explore the Gullfoss Waterfall, Geysir Hot Springs and Þingvellir National Park. Visit a G Adventures-supported sustainable community dedicated to helping people with disabilities. Arrive to Reykjavík in the early evening.
Meals: B
Day 7: Reykjavík
Depart at any time.
Meals: B
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Inclusions

Included

  • Your G for Good Moment: Solheimar Eco Village Visit, Selfoss Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Local guesthouse stay (Borgarfjörður)
  • Goðafoss waterfall visit
  • Mývatn lake visit
  • Dimmuborgir, and Námaskarð stops
  • Dettifoss waterfall visit
  • Vatnajökull glacier visit
  • Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon visit
  • Reynisfjara beach
  • Seljalandsfoss waterfall
  • The Golden Circle: Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir Hot Springs, and Þingvellir National Park
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

  • Transport

    Private minivan/bus, Walking

  • Accommodation

    Standard hotel (5 nights), Local guesthouse (1 night)

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