Best Iceland Tour

TIS101: 8 Days Private Tour of Reykjavik - Golden Circle - South Coast - Vik - Vatnajokull National Park - Skaftafell - Lake Myvatn - Akureyri - Reykholt - Reykjavik
Tour Type: Private tailor-made tour
Guide: English-speaking driver guide, experienced and knowledgeable
Vehicle: Air-conditioned car, spacious and comfortable
Accommodation: Well handpicked hotels, also be open to your own choice
Meals: Authentic local cuisines and western-style food for your choice
This trip can be customized to meet your individual needs!
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Day 1 Reykjavik Arrival
Thanks for choosing our service. Our driver guide will meet you up at Keflavik International Airport and send you to the hotel. After checking in, you are free to wander around in the rest of the day. If you arrive early today, it is recommended to visit some of the attractions in the city, such as Hallgrimskirkja Church, the Sun Voyager Sculpture and Harpa Concert Hall.

Accommodation: Icelandair Hotel Marina
Day 2 Golden Circle & South Coast
We will start by visiting Thingvellir National Park, it is well-known as the Golden Circle, the site of the world's first parliament and a geologist's paradise. Then we will go to Gullfoss Waterfall, and then find Strokkur hot Spring, the Geyser, in Haukadalur Valley. The water column erupts roughly every 4-5 minutes, so have your camera ready to capture great images. Enjoy a leisure evening at the hotel at Selfoss area. If the weather is favorable for chasing northern lights, our guide will inform you in advance.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Grimsborgir
Day 3 Waterfalls & Back Sand Beach
Accompany by the guide, you will continue today's tour by exploring the splendid Seljalandsfoss waterfall, followed by the 60m high Skógarfoss waterfall. According to folklore, the black sand beach in Iceland was caused by witches' magic. In fact, the formation of these black sand gravels is related to Volcanism. Here, strong contrast between black sand and white waves may shock you. Follow your guide to explore this mysterious volcanic beach before checking in at the hotel in Kirkjubæjarklaustur area.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Magma Hotel
Day 4 Glacier Lagoons
Today we will drive to the Vatnajokull Glacier Lagoon, the largest glacier in Europe. Then head east along the loop road to Skaftafell National Park. Visit the Fjallsarlon glacier lagoon. After, the driver guide will lead you to view icebergs in Jokulsarlon Lagoon. Followed by a visit to the Diamond Beach. And you will find all these factors add up to Iceland's reputation. Finally drive to Hofn for the overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Hofn
Day 5 East Fjords & Lake Myvatn Area
On the fifth day, we plan to set out along the coast towards East Fjords, the scenic drive will take you pass by the tranquil villages, beautiful fjords and unique landscape of Iceland. In the afternoon we will visit Lake Myvatn Area. In the northern part of Iceland, the long-term volcanic activity has formed countless charming lakes, which are like colorful gemstones, shining with majestic volcanoes and floating waterfalls, creating a dreamlike fairy tale world. Among those, Lake Myvatn is one of the outstanding spots. Moreover, this area is a perfect place to hunt the northern lights.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Icelandair Hotel Myvatn
Day 6 Lake Myvatn & The Second Largest City Akureyri
In the morning we will explore the Lake Myvatn Area in depth. First we will go trekking for about one hour at Dimmuborgir lava Formations. Then we will go to visit Skutustadir Pseudocraters. Next we will drive west to tour Waterfall of the Gods – Godafoss and then we will reach Akureyri, Iceland's second largest city. The driver guide will escort you to tour around the city, visiting Akureyrarkirkja Church on the hill, or appreciating the scenic fjords along Old Harbor. Overnight at a hotel in Skagafjorður area.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Siglo Hotel
Day 7 West Iceland - Reykjavik
After having breakfast, we will drive south to Lava Waterfalls - Hraunfossar and then reach Barnafoss Waterfall. Then from Reykholt Village, we will arrive at the Deildartunguhver Thermal Spring, one of Europe's most irrigable hot springs. The temperature of this area is very suitable for plant growth, which makes the vegetation around the hot spring lush. You can relax by enjoying a Krauma SPA at your own expense. Then we will return to the capital, Reykjavik.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Icelandair Hotel Marina
Day 8 Reykjavik Departure
This best Iceland tour comes to an end today. According to your flight departure time, a shuttle bus will pick you up from the hotel and transfer you to the airport. May you have a nice trip home!

Meals: Breakfast
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This trip can be customized to meet your individual needs!
Tour Prices
2024 & 2025 Special: 10% off - Book before Apr 30, 2024
Travelers2-3 travelers4-5 travelers
Oct - AprUSD11239 USD10115USD7429 USD6686
  • Prices are per person on twin sharing basis.
  • The prices in red reflect 10% discount.
Price Includes
  • Hotel accommodation as per itinerary
  • Private English-speaking driver guide
  • Meals as listed in the itinerary
  • Air-conditioned vehicles as per itinerary
  • Entrance fees
Price Excludes
  • International airfares into and out of Iceland
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips for the guide
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Iceland visa fee
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