This 7-day Iceland group tour offers Arctic scenery at its best. See Deildartunguhver, the highest-flow hot spring in Europe. Visit a traditional turf church and see more waterfalls than you thought possible in one week, including Goðafoss waterfall, the “Waterfall of the Gods”. Walk through the black basalt pillars of Dimmuborgir, see the icebergs floating on Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, and visit the famous Diamond Beach where these glaciers wash up. Visit Thingvellir National Park, a filming location for Game of Thrones, and walk through Almannagjá gorge, a boundary between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. Explore the Geysir geothermal area and see Strokkur erupt. This is Iceland’s Ring Road and the Golden Circle in their truest forms.
Enjoy an Icelandic welcome dinner
View the Deildartunguhver hot spring
Visit the twin waterfalls, Hraunfossar and Barnafoss
Stand before Víðimýrarkirkja, a traditional turf church
Explore Goðafoss, the “Waterfall of the Gods”
Admire the Skútustaðagígar pseudocraters
Walk through the “Dark Castles” of Dimmuborgir
Spend time at the Námaskarð geothermal area
See the famous Dettifoss waterfall
Enjoy a coastal drive through the Eastfjords
Explore Djúpivogur and see the Eggs of Merry Bay
See Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon’s icebergs
Visit the famous Diamond Beach
Wander Vík, the village beneath the volcano
Marvel at Reynisfjara’s black sand beach
See Skógafoss waterfall
Visit the iconic Seljalandsfoss waterfall
View Gullfoss waterfall
Explore the Geysir area and see Strokkur erupt
Walk Almannagjá gorge in Thingvellir National Park
Enjoy a farewell dinner in Reykjavík
Fully guided tour with experienced tour leader
Tour leader will accompany group throughout and manage all logistical details
Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and toilet onboard
Any public transport used as part of the tour (excludes free days)
International flightsTravel to the start point and from the end point is not included. We recommend using Skyscanner to find the best deals on international flights.Travel insuranceFor a relatively small price, travel insurance provides you with peace of mind so that you can enjoy your tour without any worries. All passengers are required to have valid travel insurance cover and you are responsible for arranging your own insurance.
Welcome to your Iceland Full Circle Uncovered tour, kicking off in the world’s northernmost capital! Meet your tour leader and fellow travellers at the Reykjavík hotel this afternoon for an overview of the next few days. Tonight, enjoy a hearty welcome dinner and get ready for a thrilling Iceland group tour ahead.
Today, we travel through the Hvalfjörður tunnel, pausing at the Deildartunguhver – the highest-flow hot spring in Europe. Next, you’ll visit the Hraunfossar and Barnafoss waterfalls, where water appears straight out of the ancient rocks. Afterwards, view the unusual Víðimýrarkirkja turf church. This afternoon, you’ll cross the Öxnadalsheiði mountain pass into North Iceland en route to Akureyri, your home for tonight. Take this evening to unwind.
After breakfast, make your way to Goðafoss waterfall. Then, stop for photos at the Skútustaðagígar pseudocraters on Lake Mývatn, and enjoy an included lunch. Next, walk through the Dimmuborgir lava field and explore the Námaskarð geothermal area. Continue on to Dettifoss, Europe’s most powerful waterfall. This afternoon, cross the scenic Möðrudalsöræfi highland desert en route to Egilsstaðir, home for the night.
Please Note: The visit to Dettifoss is dependent on road conditions. The Dettifoss viewpoint is a 15-20 minute walk each way over uneven terrain.
Today is a day for scenery. You’ll follow the Ring Road through the Eastfjords, passing dramatic cliffs, and follow the coast to the village of Breiðdalsvík. There, visit a mid-20th-century cooperative trading post, still open today. Continue on to Djúpivogur, the country’s “slow town”, and see the Eggs of Merry Bay. Afterwards, head to your home for tonight in Höfn. The evening is yours.
Your first stop today is Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon. Just down the road, you'll visit Diamond Beach, where icebergs wash ashore. Then, cross the Eldhraun lava fields to the village of Vík. Next, Reynisfjara's black sand and towering basalt await. Move on to Skógafoss waterfall, and dare to climb to the top. Lastly, visit Seljalandsfoss waterfall and walk the optional trails, weather permitting. Tonight, enjoy free time in Selfoss.Please Note: The Skógafoss staircase – 527 steps – and the Gljúfrabúi path at Seljalandsfoss are optional activities for fit walkers.
Today, experience the Golden Circle! First, view the Gullfoss waterfall, which thunders in two tiers. Move on to the Geysir geothermal area, where Strokkur, the fountain geyser, erupts every few minutes. Then, explore Thingvellir National Park and walk through the gorge. This evening, savour your last night with the group at the farewell dinner back in Reykjavík. Or, if you can’t say goodbye yet, extend your stay and book the optional Snæfellsnes Peninsula tour for the next day.
After breakfast, you’ll either conclude your magical tour of Iceland and make your way back home, or choose to add one more day to your trip and explore the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. This is an optional excursion with an extra hotel night in Reykjavík. Make even more memories and discover a rare golden beach, walk along a cliff, and see the country’s most photographed mountain.
This 7-day Iceland group tour offers Arctic scenery at its best. See Deildartunguhver, the highest-flow hot spring in Europe. Visit a traditional turf church and see more waterfalls than you thought possible in one week, including Goðafoss waterfall, the “Waterfall of the Gods”. Walk through the black basalt pillars of Dimmuborgir, see the icebergs floating on Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, and visit the famous Diamond Beach where these glaciers wash up. Visit Thingvellir National Park, a filming location for Game of Thrones, and walk through Almannagjá gorge, a boundary between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. Explore the Geysir geothermal area and see Strokkur erupt. This is Iceland’s Ring Road and the Golden Circle in their truest forms.
6 nights hotel accommodation in twin rooms with private bathrooms. All accommodations are neat, pre-vetted hotels offering excellent value, comfort and convenience.
Single travellers have the option to pay a single supplement to ensure a private room (subject to availability).
