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Guided Iceland Circle Tour: The Best of Iceland

Tour:

Dates:

TJS-05

8 Days - 7 Nights

Itinerary:

Reykjavík - Akureyri - Dimmuborgir - East Fjords - Vatnajökull - Friðheimar - Gullfoss - Reykjavík

Embark on an 8-day guided tour exploring the natural wonders of Iceland.

Begin in Reykjavík before heading north to witness the Grábrók volcano crater and the turf houses of Glaumbær. Spend a night in Akureyri, the "Capital of North Iceland," and visit the majestic Goðafoss waterfall.

Explore the geological marvels of Lake Mývatn, including lava formations and pseudo craters, followed by a relaxing dip in the Mývatn Nature Baths. Continue through the hot spring area of Námaskarð and the remote highlands to the East Fjords.

Witness the colossal Vatnajökull glacier and take a boat tour on the stunning Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach. Travel the South Coast, experience the unique Icelandic Lava Show, and see the iconic waterfalls Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss, alongside the black sand beach of Reynisfjara.

The final day covers the famous Golden Circle: visit a geothermal greenhouse and Icelandic horse stables at Friðheimar, see the erupting hot spring Strokkur, the powerful Gullfoss waterfall, and the historic Þingvellir National Park. Conclude with a short city tour of Reykjavík before departure.

Departure Dates

2026

May 8 & 22;

Jun. 5 & 19;

Jul. 3, 17 & 31;

Aug. 14


Itinerary

DAY 1 - Arrival

Individual transfer by Flybus shuttle bus from Keflavik airport to your accommodation in Reykjavik. You may explore Iceland’s capital city on your own if time allows. (Dinner is on your own.)


Overnight: Reykjavík Natura Berjaya Iceland Hotels or similar.

DAY 2 - Volcano Crater, Fjords & Mountains

At 09:00, meet our tour guide and depart from Reykjavík Natura Berjaya Iceland Hotels. Travel west to the town of Borgarnes. Easy hike on Grábrók volcano crater in the middle of a greenish lava field. Further north visit Glaumbær, one of Iceland’s most beautiful turf house farms and folk museums. Continue along scenic fjord landscape and over several mountain passes until we reach Akureyri, the capital of North Iceland. The overnight location at allows you to walk around the beautiful town of Akureyri. (Breakfast & dinner included. Lunch is on your own.)


Overnight: Akureyri Berjaya Iceland Hotels or similar.

DAY 3 - The Capital of North Iceland, Lake Mývatn & Geothermal baths

In the morning, explore the town of Akureyri, also called the capital of North Iceland, and admire the panoramic view over the Eyjafjörður fjord. Optional: whale watching tours are available at 09:00.


In the afternoon, travel to Goðafoss, the waterfalls of the Gods. Then explore Lake Mývatn, known as a geological wonderland and for its abundant birdlife. See the strange lava formations at Kálfaströnd, the pseudo craters at Skútustaðir and the tephra cone Hverfjall. Finally, end the afternoon relaxing in the geothermal Mývatn Nature Baths with a fantastic view over the whole area. (Breakfast included. Lunch & dinner is on your own.)


Overnight: Mývatn Berjaya Iceland Hotels.

DAY 4 - Lava Labyrinth, Hot Springs & Travel East

In the morning, walk in the lava labyrinth at Dimmuborgir, “the dark castles”, hoping to get a glimpse of the trolls who are said to live there. In the afternoon, visit the hot spring area of Námaskarð with bubbling mud pools and steaming solfataras. Head through the uninhabited highlands and moon-like surroundings to East Iceland. From June to August, the tour includes a detour to the powerful waterfall Dettifoss. (Breakfast included. Lunch & dinner is on your own.)


Overnight: Hérað Berjaya Iceland Hotels or similar.

DAY 5 - East Fjords, Glacier Lagoon & Diamond Beach

It’s a day to admire the dramatic fjord landscape and its tiny fishing villages at the end of twisty roads in the East Fjords and, on the route, visit an attractive stone and mineral collection. Then, in the afternoon, see Vatnajökull – Europe’s biggest glacier visible all over Southeast Iceland. We end the day with a stop at Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon filled with floating icebergs, exploring the extraordinary site and might see seals swimming in the arctic waters. A boat tour between floating icebergs is included in the program from May through October. You can walk on the black sandy beach (The Diamond Beach) where large icebergs get stranded. (Breakfast included. Lunch & dinner is on your own.)


Overnight: Hérað Berjaya Iceland Hotels or similar.

DAY 6 - Vatnajökull National Park & South Coast

Travel along the southern part of the glacier Vatnajökull and get a glimpse at Europe’s second-largest national park, which has Iceland’s highest mountains, an alpine environment, and Europe’s largest glacier.

In the afternoon, a beautiful drive with many natural wonders awaits us as we head across the Eldhraun lava field, cross the sandy desert of the south coast, overlooked by mountainous cliffs, glaciers and waterfalls. Experience the unique Icelandic Lava Show where you get to witness and feel the heat from molten lava! Stroll along the black lava beach of Reynisfjara near Vík. In the small village of Skógar, there is Skógafoss waterfall which is 60 meters high and is one of the most impressive waterfalls in the country. Continue to the high but narrow Seljalandsfoss waterfall, which plunges over the mountain. An exciting trail goes behind the fall – if you are prepared to get wet! (Breakfast included. Lunch & dinner is on your own.)


Overnight: Stracta Hotel Hella or similar.


Please note that the itinerary on this specific day can change due to seasonal factors, such as weather.

DAY 7 - Icelandic Horses & Golden Circle

Explore classics today as we travel the route of the Golden Circle sights. Start the day at Friðheimar, where you learn about the Icelandic horse, its unique qualities and history and visit a geothermal greenhouse. Later on, see steam from the Geysir geothermal fields as we arrive. There is a variety of hot springs and bubbling pools. The original geyser is now dormant but has been replaced by Strokkur, “the Churn”, which erupts at 5-7 minute intervals. Continue to Gullfoss, “the golden falls “, a double waterfall that tumbles 32 meters into the Hvítá river and attracts travellers in summer and winter. Travel inland to Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. As we return to Reykjavík, we will take you for a short city tour to show highlights of the world’s northernmost capital. (Breakfast included. Lunch &dinner is on your own.)


Overnight: Reykjavík Natura Berjaya Iceland Hotels.

DAY 8 - Departure

Individual transfer by Flybus shuttle from your accommodation in Reykjavik to Keflavik airport. (Breakfast included.)

N.B. Minimum age required on this tour is 8 years old!


Inclusions
  • Airport arrival & departure transfer by Flybus Shuttle (no guide).

  • Seven (7) nights hotel accommodation.

  • 7x breakfast + 1x dinner.

  • 6 days escorted bus tour with English-speaking guide/driver-guide.

  • Entrance to Glaumbær Folk Museum. 

  • Entrance to Mývatn Nature Baths including towel.

  • Entrance to Stone Museum. 

  • Amphibian boat tour on Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon (May-Sept depending on weather conditions).

  • Icelandic Lava Show.

  • Icelandic horse stables & geothermal greenhouse

Exclusions
  • International tickets.

  • Visa processing fees.

  • Travel insurance.

  • All meals not listed under “included.”

  • All additional services not included in the program.

Tour Costs

• May 2026 Departure

- Twin or Triple

= US$ 3,365.00 per person


- Single Room

= US$ 4,420.00 per person


Extra night hotel in Reykjavik:

Twin or Triple

= US$ 230.00 per person


Single Room

= US$ 380.00 per person


• Jun. 2026 – Aug. 2026 Departure

- Twin or Triple

= US$ 4,085.00 per person


- Single Room

= US$ 5,395.00 per person


Extra night hotel in Reykjavik:

Twin or Triple

= US$ 270.00 per person


Single Room

= US$ 510.00 per person


Upgrade to private airport transfer = US$ 210.00 per car per way (max. 6 pax).

Child Discount = 20% discount for children 8-11 years old sharing room with 2 adults with extra roll-in bed.

All prices are listed in USD. Prices subject to change without prior notice.

Additional Terms & Conditions apply.
Contact us for details of the full terms and conditions.

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