Classic Iceland Circle Group Tour

Fly to Reykjavík, transfer by flybus shuttle to your hotel and check-in for one night.

In the morning, depart the Icelandic capital Reykjavík by coach and head north-west passing the town of Borgarnes and the Grábrók volcano crater. En route to Akureyri, stop at Glaumbær - considered one of Iceland’s most beautiful turf house farms and folk museums. In the evening, reach Akureyri and check-in at your hotel. (B)

Awake in Akureyri and start uncovering this charming town of 1700 inhabitants. Enjoy a stunning panoramic view over Eyjafjörður fjord and, after lunch, continue across volcanic North Iceland stopping at Goðafoss - the waterfall of the Gods - and reach lake Mývatn area. Walk through bizarre lava formations, around pseudo craters and relax in warm mineral-rich waters at the Mývatn Nature Baths. Overnight in Mývatn area. (B)

Today continue unearthing North Iceland. Travel to Dimmuborgir 'dark castles', and wander through a fascinating lava labyrinth of basaltic pillars and lava sculptures. See bubbling mud pools and steaming solfataras at the hot spring area of Námaskarð, before heading eastwards through inhabited highlands and moon-like surroundings*. Overnight in Egilsstaðir area. (B)

 
*Please note that from June to August the tour includes a detour to Dettifoss, Europe's most powerful waterfall in the northern part of Vatnajökull National Park

Passing by dramatic East fjords and tiny fishing villages continue driving south by coach and, on your way, stop to visit an interesting stone and mineral collection. In the afternoon, travel towards Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon - a natural wonderland where chunks of glacial ice tumble into the lake creating a visual spectacle of gigantic icebergs floating in the blue waters. Walk on its black sandy beach where large icebergs get stranded and, depending on the season, embark on a boat trip through the lagoon*. Overnight in Skaftafell area. (B)   

*Please note that from May to September a boat tour between floating icebergs is included in the programme

Enjoy a full-day coach tour to South Iceland, a lowland region of lush farmland, striking waterfalls, sandy coastlines and quaint villages. Travel along the southern part of Vatnajökull glacier and get a glimpse at Europe’s second-largest national park. Visit the Iceland Lava show - where you get to witness and feel the heat from molten lava -, and continue strolling along the black lava beach of Reynisfjara. Near the town of Vik, see the 60-metres-high waterfall Skógafoss - one of the most impressive waterfalls in the country - and discover the high but narrow Seljalandsfoss waterfall. Overnight in Hella area. (B)  

Today start visiting Friðheimar - a geothermal-powered greenhouse - and learn more about how lcelanders harvest their vegetables. Continue unearthing the classical sights of South West Iceland known as the the Golden Circle - a collection of Iceland's most popular natural wonders and geological phenomena. See Gullfoss waterfall, the queen of Iceland’s waterfalls that tumbles down a deep meandering gorge, and the nearby world-famous Geysir geothermal field, where hot springs are in abundance, geysers explode and pools of mud bubble. The most active geyser, Strokkur, spouts water high into the air every 15 minutes. Finally, but no less spectacular, is a visit to the Þingvellir National Park, an area of exceptional beauty and the original site of the oldest existing parliament in the world. In the late afternoon, arrive Reykjavík and take a short city tour of the world's northernmost capital. Overnight in Reykjavík. (B)

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight back to the UK. (B)