
Iceland Explorer
Highlights of the vast, and starkly beautiful landscape of Iceland
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Vacation Style Holiday Type
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Cultural
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Culture
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Activity Level Leisurely / Moderate
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Group Size Small Group
Iceland is a vast, evocative country, constantly evolving and changing through the sheer power of the geological forces that created it. There is a huge amount to see outside of the better known tourist spots of the south. We do of course see these, including Geysir, Thingvellir and Gullfoss, and get to understand why they are so popular! Our journey however continues, to explore areas less frequented by the average visitor. The starkly beautiful Icelandic coastline, the immense glaciers and the beauty of the Eastern Fjords are just some of the treasures that await, to say nothing of the almost indescribeable geology of the north.Choose between the frozen landscape of the winter, when we see the sun rise and set every day and have the chance of Northern Lights, and the seemingly endless days of summer with 24hr daylight. It’s no surprise so many blockbusters and TV series are filmed here, as dramatic landscapes go, this takes some beating.
* All breakfasts
* All accommodation (see accommodation section)
* All transport and listed activities
* Tour leader throughout
* Airport transfers (at designated times)
- Flights
- Single Accommodation (available on request, inquire for supplement)
Highlights
- Volcanoes, waterfalls and geysers
- Fishing villages and puffins
- 24hr daylight in summer, chance for Northern Lights in winter
- 9 nights hotels and guesthouses
- Travel by specialist overland vehicle
- Group normally 6 to 16, plus leader. Min age 16 yrs
- Day 1 Our trip begins in Reykjavik with a short briefing at the hotel.
- Day 2 Visit Thingvellir volcanic rift, Geysir waterspouts and Gullfoss Waterfall; to Hella.
- Day 3 Across southern Iceland towards the Eyafjallajokull Volcano Ice Cap, visiting Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss Waterfalls plus sea-cliffs, famous for puffins.
- Day 4 Into Skaftafell where glaciers tumble down from Vatnajokull Ice Cap; to Jokulsarlon glacial lagoon for exploration, the black beach and further to the fishing village Hofn.
- Day 5 Drive through the stunning Eastern Fjords to Egilsstadir.
- Day 6 Inland through volcanic landscapes to Dettifoss Waterfall; to Asbyrgi Canyon.
- Day 7 To Husavik and then to Lake Myvatn, an area of pseudo craters, lava flows and hot springs.
- Day 8 Free day to explore the 'capital of the north' Akureyri
- Day 9 We head back to Reykjavik making stops at some of the fascinating places along the way.
- Day 10 End Reykjavik

Hotels & Guesthouses
This tour is based on a mixture of hotels and simple guesthouses. As with everything in Iceland accommodation is very expensive, so we have tried to choose places with prices that allow us to keep the holiday affordable. Starting out in a comfortable Reykjavik hotel with en suite facilities, the accommodation on this trip consists of twin rooms, although single rooms are also available. All accommodation has private facilities. While we pre-book all accommodation according to the itinerary, as space is limited we may move to alternative accommodation according to availability. A limited number of single rooms are available, at a supplement on a strictly first come first served basis. Please contact our sales team for details.
All breakfasts are included.
Breakfasts are mainly continental style, lunches will be taken in cafés or restaurants, or even service station cafés depending on our location. The main meal of the day is usually local fish or lamb specialities, plus European standards such as pasta, chicken etc. Vegetarians and those with special dietary requirements can be catered for, but may get a little less variety in the meals provided. It is still common practice for restaurants receiving big groups to offer a restricted menu. Our leader will do their best to ensure as much choice as possible is available.
Please advise us of any special dietary requirements at the time of booking.
This trip is graded level 2, leisurely/moderate
Much of this trip is touring by small bus, with plenty of stops to visit the highlights detailed in the itinerary. Iceland is bigger than many people expect, so there are some significant distances to cover. Many of the exploration of the highlights themselves are done on foot, often on uneven ground. Some sites do have walkways, however many do not. In winter ice is not uncommon, however if required snow grips are provided to fit over regular shoes. Please see the packing list for further information on footwear.
We use a comfortable bus, ruggedly built to Icelandic standards and able to cope with most types of terrain. Most roads we travel on this trip are tarmac allowing for a reasonably smooth ride.
Accommodation in Iceland is expensive and often very basic. Those well-travelled clients will find the comparison with similarly priced accommodations in mainland Europe to be disappointing. However, we source good quality, competitively-priced guesthouses and hotels on the itinerary.
Daylight hours vary enormously throughout the year in Iceland. In winter we will depart before sunrise (though this isn’t a particularly early start) in order to maximise the daylight, meaning we’ll see the sun rise every day.
In May, June and the first half of July we will experience 24hr daylight, before a few hours of darkness around midnight (and the chance of Northern Lights) returns.
Package Confirmed Dates | Trip Status Trip Status | Price (PP) Excluding Flights | Price (PP) Including Flights | |
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February 7, 2021
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Available |
$3,979.00 |
N/A |
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April 4, 2021
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Available |
$3,879.00 |
N/A |
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May 30, 2021
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Available |
$4,649.00 |
N/A |
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June 27, 2021
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Available |
$4,649.00 |
N/A |
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July 18, 2021
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Available |
$4,649.00 |
N/A |
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August 8, 2021
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Available |
$4,649.00 |
N/A |
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September 5, 2021
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Available |
$4,649.00 |
N/A |
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October 3, 2021
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Available |
$3,979.00 |
N/A |
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November 7, 2021
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Available |
$3,979.00 |
N/A |
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December 5, 2021
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Available |
$3,979.00 |
N/A |
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March 7, 2021
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Available |
$3,879.00 |
N/A |