Iceland Complete Group Tour

Fly to Reykjavík, transfer to the hotel and check in for one night.

Enjoy a morning tour of Reykjavík before heading to Hveragerði village. En route explore the Golden Circle, unearth Gullfoss, the ‘Golden Falls’, the nearby Geysir hot spring area to see the famous Strokkur geyser and Þingvellir National Park. Visit Friðheimar greenhouse, where delicious tomatoes are grown in an eco-friendly way with the aid of geothermal heat. Overnight in Hveragerði. (B, D*)

*Two-course dinner included 

Explore enchanting Þjórsárdalur valley and its ever-changing landscapes of birch woods, sandy lava fields, rivers, and waterfalls. Visit Stong Viking-age longhouse, journey along the south shore to admire Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls and continue to Dyrholaey* and Reynisfjara black sand beaches. Overnight in Vik Area. (B,D**)

*Please note that Dyrholaey is closed for the bird nesting season between mid-May and the 25th of June.

**Two-course dinner included 

Continue to Skaftafell, a beautiful glacial area within Vatnajökull National Park, then reach Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon – a birthplace of icebergs. Throughout the day, enjoy magnificent views of the mighty Vatnajökull Glacier. In the evening, reach the town of Höfn, also famous for its excellent ‘langoustines’ (Norway lobsters), and opt for an optional dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in Höfn area. (B)

Optional excursion: amphibian Boat tour on the Glacier Lagoon

Drive from Hofn through Almannaskard pass, stopping to admire the majestic coastline. Continue to the towering mountains plunging vertically into the sea that form the magnificent East Fjords. We’re sure you’ll love the amazing views, so keep your camera ready. Pass villages, each with its own special history and charm. One of these is the tiny village of Breiddalsvik. Visit the Beljandi Microbrewery and sample some of the wonderful beer. The local community came together in 2017 to transform a rustic warehouse into a charmingly quirky brewery. You’ll meet one of the townsfolk and get a feel for life in a small Icelandic town, as well as see how great beer is made. The road brings you to Egilsstadir town, located near Iceland’s largest forest and a lake said to be home to a legendary (friendly) monster.  Overnight in Egilsstaðir area. (B,D*)

*Two-course dinner included 

Explore the highland plateau Modrudalsoaefi and, en route to Lake Mývatn, stop at Dettifoss. Visit Námaskarð pass with its boiling mud pools and vibrant colours. Discover the natural beauty of the Lake Mývatn area, including the pseudo craters at Skutustadir and the peculiar lava formations at Dimmuborgir. Overnight in Mývatn area. (B,D*)

*Two-course dinner included 

In the morning, make a stop at the magnificent Goðafoss Waterfall before reaching Akureyri. Spend the rest of the day at leisure walking through the colourful northern ’capital’ of Iceland and opt for an optional whale watching tour or a relaxing dip at the Forest Lagoon . Overnight in Akureyri area. (B)

Optional excursions: whale watching, visit to Forest Lagoon Baths 

Icelanders consider the Skagafjörður area to be one of the country’s finest places for horse breeding. Enjoy an introduction to the unique Icelandic horse breed with its special fifth gait – the tolt. This horse breed has remained unchanged since Viking times. Cross the Holtavörðuheiði plateau taking you into West Iceland. Drive through Borgarfjörður, a region that has been getting international recognition for its lovely volcanic and wooded scenery and for its Viking history. Walk up to the top of Grabrok crater for an amazing view. Listen to the powerful rushing waters of Deildartunguhver, Europe’s mightiest hot spring area. Stop to admire the beautiful Hraunfossar waterfalls, where brightly blue water rushes through black lava formations. Nearby is Barnafoss, a waterfall with even more brilliantly blue colours. Overnight in Borgarfjörður area. (B,D*)

*Two-course dinner included 

Today explore the amazing variety of natural landscapes in Snæfellsjökull National Park. See Kirkjufell, one of the most photographed mountains in Iceland, walk along the uniquely pebbled seascape of Djupalonssandur beach and visit the picturesque harbour village of Arnarstapi. Overnight in Reykjavík. (B)

Enjoy a visit and a bathe in the famous Blue Lagoon. Transfer to airport for the flight back to UK. (B)