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Golden Circle Tour of Iceland

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Iceland

Iceland is a bucket list destination unlike any other in the world. Explore the diverse landscape featuring mountains, lakes, glaciers, beaches, and lava fields. Sooth your body and mind in the geothermal waters at the Blue Lagoon. Tour the island and visit the Skaftafell and Pingvellir National Parks. Take a photo of the magnificent waterfalls. Discover the serene beauty of the glaciers and the marine wildlife on the Glacier Lagoon and whale watching boat tours. Be immersed in history and culture at the Glaumbaer Turff House Museum. It’s your trip of a lifetime!

calendar icon 11 Days    location icon 1 Countries     meal icon 22 Meals

Itinerary

Itinerary

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Itinerary

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrive Reykjavik

Welcome to Iceland, Home of the Vikings. On arrival, at Keflavik Airport, you are transferred to your hotel in Reykjavik. The rest of the day is spent at leisure.

Day 2 - Vik to Reykjavik

This morning we drive along the southern coast, stopping to see the Seljalandsfoss and Skogarfoss waterfalls. After, we visit the famous Geysir Geothermal area with its Great Geysir and dotted with many other hot springs. Later, visit the massive Gullfoss Waterfall and the National Park of Þingvellir before travelling to Reykjavik.

Day 3 - Reykjavik to Borgarbyggd Municipality

This morning we depart Reykjavik and head north into the Borgarbyggð municipality. Stop at Deildartunguhver, Hraunfossar & Barnafossar Waterfalls, before continuing to Reykholt where we visit its historical center. Later, visit the Kolugljúfur Canyon before arriving at the hotel.

Day 4 - Borgarbyggd Municipality to Snæfellsnes Peninsula

Today we depart for Snæfellsnes Peninsula. A place where nature, history and folklore come together to form a place of rugged beauty and mysterious charm. Jules Verne used Snæfellsjökull glacier, the volcano at the western tip if the peninsula, as the gateway in his story “Journey to the Center of the Earth”. Spend today exploring the peninsula in its entirety.

Day 5 - Snæfellsnes Peninsula to Akureyri

Make our way through the farmland of Húnavnssýsla to Akureyri. Different from the volcanic, glaciated landscape of the south, Húnavnssýsla can be considered more like the Scottish highlands, green and rounded. Stop at Glaumbær Museum to learn about the turf farmhouses, said to have stood on the hill at Glaumbær since the Age of the Settlements, 900AD. Later in the afternoon, enjoy a Whale Watching Tour off the northern coast.

 

Day 6 - Akureyri to Myvatn

Continue inland to the spectacular Goðafoss Waterfall, with water falling from a height of 40 ft over a width of 100 ft. Heading back to the coast, we stop at the old fishing village Húsavík, Whale Capital of Iceland. Our journey continues through the Tjörnes Peninsula, one of the best-known geological locations of the country.

Day 7 - Myvatin to Egilsstadir

This morning we head towards the lava field Dimmuborgir and the Námaskarð hot springs. Afterwards, we make our way to the Dettifoss waterfall, the second most powerful in Europe, and the wastelands of Möðrudalur, visiting the highest elevated farm in Iceland, before stopping at the banks of Lagarfljót glacial river for the night

Day 8 - Egilsstadir to Höfn

Today we traverse through the Eastfjords of Iceland, passing through the quaint villages of Reyðarfjörður, Stöðvarfjörður and Djúpivogur. Eastern Iceland has many narrow fjords surrounded by steep cliffs, boasts the sunniest weather in the country and is filled with some of Iceland’s most well-known and loved wildlife. Along the way we visit Petra’s Mineral Museum, a unique museum showing the mineral collection and life of Ljósbjörg Petra María.

Day 9 - Höfn to Vik

This morning we travel to Europe’s biggest glacier, Vatnajökull. Here we take a cruise on the glacier lagoon and drive across the black sand deserts. Travel through the Eldhraun lava flow towards Reynisdrangar and heading towards Vik. Arriving at Vik, we visit Reynisfjara Beach, a world-famous black sand beach surrounded by enormous basalt stacks.

Day 10 - Reykajavik

This morning is spent relaxing at one of the world’s 25 wonders, the Blue Lagoon. Later in the afternoon, we enjoy an in-depth City Tour of Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland, where we see many of the highlights the city offers, including the Museum of Perlan and its Observation Deck overlooking the city. In the evening we enjoy a farewell dinner.

Day 11 - Depart Iceland

This morning you say your goodbyes and transfer to the airport for our flight back to Canada.

Dates & Pricing

Dates & Pricing
July 23, 2023 - August 02, 2023
Space Available

Double Occupancy

$8,199

Single Occupancy

$9,999

Prices are per person and include all taxes and fees. Prices are in CAD.

Not included in price: 

  • Airfare
  • Airline baggage fees for additional or over-sized luggage
  • Airline fuel surcharges if there is a change in fuel prices
  • Gratuities for Tour Director and Driver
  • Meals and activities not specified in the itinerary
  • Any personal expenses
  • Travel Insurance
  • Pre or post tour arrangements

Additional Information

  • Baggage handling is not available for all hotels
  • Passports must be valid at least 6 months after the completion of travel and must contain sufficient blank pages for entry and exit endorsements.
  • Airport transfers provided on tour start and end date only.

Tour Highlights

Tour Highlights

Akureyri

Akureyri has no shortage of amazing things to see and do, stroll through history, explore culture, or take in your natural surroundings.

Godafoss Waterfall

Godafoss waterfall loosely translates to waterfall of the gods. Stand in awe as you watch the waters of river Skjálfandafljót create this majestic waterfall.

Husavik

Husavik is famous for whale watching but its vibrant houses, unique museums and striking snowcapped peaks sitting across the bay make it easily the prettiest fishing town in Iceland.

Dettifoss

Dettifoss is famed as the most powerful waterfall in Europe and one of the most epic locations in Iceland.

Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon (Boat Trip)

This glacier filled lagoon is one of the most immensely beautiful natural sites in Iceland.

Skaftafell National Park

Now a part of the larger Vatnajokull National Park, Skaftafell will take your breath away as you wander through the park taking in the amazing scenery.

Skogarfoss Waterfall

Skogarfoss isn’t just any another waterfall, it is fed by two glaciers and if you make it to Its peak you will see the most stunning views of southern Iceland’s coastline.

Great Geysir

Up until the 19th century Geysir erupted every 3 hours, then after sporadically until stopping completely.  Still surrounded by hissing steam vents, sulphurous mud pots, and primitive plants, no one knows if its silence is eternal or temporary.

The Blue Lagoon

Located in the lava field of Grindavik, this geothermal spa will leave your skin and soul feeling fantastic.

The Pearl & Hallgrímskirkja Church

The Pearl and Hallgrimskirkja Church are the two most iconic buildings in Reykjavik. Perlan (‘The Pearl’) features a rotating glass dome sitting on top of six water tanks housing a museum, restaurant, and 24 million liters of Reykjavik’s hot water. Hallgrimskirkja Church is this immense, architecturally beautiful concrete church that took 40 years to build.

Traveller's Stories

Traveller's Stories