9 days tour

Journeys: Explore Iceland National Geographic Journeys

Journeys: Explore Iceland National Geographic Journeys

This tour includes:

Accommodation

Hotels (8 nts).

Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Meals

8 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner

Others

Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Icelandic Farm Experience, Hvalfjรถrรฐur Your Wellness Moment: Krauma Spa and Geothermal Baths, Reykholt. Seljalandsfoss waterfall. Visit the LAVA Centre. Hveragerรฐi geothermal garden. Visit Jรถkulsรกrlรณn Lagoon. Take an ice walk on a glacier in Skaftafell National Park. Visit black sand beaches. Explore Vatnajรถkull National Park. Golden Circle tour including Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss waterfall and Geysir Hot Springs. Explore Snรฆfellsnes Peninsula including Snaefellsjokull National Park, Sagaland and Deildartunguhver Hot Spring. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Transport

Private minivan/bus, walking.

Hygieneprotocol

As of October 1, 2021 G Adventuresโ€™ Vaccinated Tours Policy applies:  All travelers must meet the G Adventures requirements for joining their tours. The majority of tours require travelers to be fully vaccinated and the full/final COVID-19 vaccination must be at least 14 days before the first day of the tour. There are some tours and departures that are only โ€˜Travel-Readyโ€™ which means all travelers must be fully vaccinated or have a negative COVID-19 test within 96 hours before the first day of the tour. Please, double check with the G Adventures Support Team about the requirements of your tour and departure date.

Not included:

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Others

1. PACE OF TOUR Please note that this is a busy tour and there are some long drive days. 2. BLUE LAGOON If you wish to visit the Blue Lagoon, please know that this activity must be done before or after your tour. As this activity is very popular, we recommend booking it in advance. 3. ACCOMMODATION NOTE: Please be aware that properties we stay in with only two stories may not have elevators installed and climbing the stairs with your luggage will be necessary. 4. OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES NOTE: During high season in Europe (May-October) we highly recommend booking reservations for any popular optional activities/museum tickets etc. in advance to avoid encountering sold-out activities on the ground while on tour. 5. Skaftafell National Park Glacier Hike The hiking duration is around 3-4 hours and is marked as easy with a minimum age of 8 years old. The first part of the hike is around 30 minutes up Falljรถkull. Time spent on the glacier is 1.5 hours depending on the weather conditions. The guide will explain how glaciers move and show the unique features of the retreat patterns of both Virkiskรถkull and Falljรถkull.Jรถkulsรกrlรณn - Jรถkulsรกrlรณn Glacier Lagoon Boat Ride (5700-9800ISK per person)

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

Flights

Flights are not included.

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Itinerary of your trip Journeys: Explore Iceland National Geographic Journeys

  • Day 1 Day 1: Reykjavik
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Reykjavik

      Arrive at any time.
      There is a lot to do in and around Reykjavik - should you wish to take advantage of the many optional activities, such as the Blue Lagoon thermal pools, we recommend booking a pre or post night.

      Hotel accommodation in Iceland is very limited and rooms/facilities can be fairly simple with few amenities. Hotels are chosen for their location and access to the wonderous landscapes and natural wonders of Iceland. Hotels are often remote, all the better to enjoy the beautiful natural setting.

      Included Activities:
      - Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting

      Additional Notes: During winter months (generally November through early March) the itinerary and inclusions are highly subject to change based on weather conditions and less "daylight" hours. Your CEO will go over the schedule and advise you of any alterations on a daily basis. We appreciate your flexibility and understanding that this is completely outside of G Adventures control.

      Please note that due to high demand there may be limited availability when booking optional activities during the tour. Many of these can be pre-booked and we recommend that they are purchased in advance in order to secure space as they are quite popular. See the Available Extras below for details and add them in the Tour Extras section when confirming your trip.
  • Day 2 Day 2: Reykjavik/Skaftafell (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Reykjavik/Skaftafell (1B)

      Discover the beauty of Icelandโ€™s southern coast as we drive towards Skaftafell.Take in views of the infamous Eyjafjallajรถkull volcano, whose 2010 eruption sent massive clouds of ash into the atmosphere of the North Atlantic. See the stunning Seljalandsfoss waterfall, and follow a hidden path through a canyon to the secluded falls of Gljรบfrabรบi. Stop in Hveragerรฐi, nicknamed the โ€œhot spring village,โ€ where you will have the opportunity to taste bread baked in a hot spring. Then visit the Lava Center in Hvolsvรถllur for a look at how volcanoes and earthquakes have shaped the island.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle 07:00 - 08:00 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Hveragerรฐi geothermal garden and hot springs
      - Seljalandsfoss Waterfall Visit
      - Lava Centre
  • Day 3 Day 3: Skaftafell (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Skaftafell (1B)

      Continue exploring the southern shore, driving through sandy plains and moss-covered lava fields and stopping along the way at historical and geological sites. Visit Diamond Beach, scattered with icebergs that wash up on the black sands, and see iridescent ice formations in the Jรถkulsรกrlรณn glacial lagoon. Consider enhancing your experience by opting for the Jรถkulsรกrlรณn Glacier Lagoon Boat Ride, or take take some time on your own to soak in the stunning scenery. Hike in Vatnajรถkull National Park to Svartifoss waterfall, framed by basaltic lava columns, and pause at a historic farmstead in ร–rรฆfi, home to one of Icelandโ€™s best preserved turf churches.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle: Skaftafell

      Included Activities:
      - Jรถkulsรกrlรณn Glacier Lagoon Visit
      - Vatnajรถkull Glacier Visit
      - Hike to Svartifoss waterfall
  • Day 4 Day 4: Skaftafell/Vik (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Skaftafell/Vik (1B)

      Embark on a guided walk atop a glacier in Skaftafell National Park, which was incorporated into Vatnajรถkull National Park in 2008. Strap on a pair of crampons and get close-up views of intriguing ice formations, deep sinkholes, and rugged crevasses. Later, stroll along the black sands of Reynisfjara beach, capturing images of the towering Reynisdrangar sea stacks.
      Depending on the season and nesting habits of birdlife, we may also visit Dyrhรณlaey Cape. As well, it is possible to see puffins at Reynisfjara beach, Dyrhรณlaey Cape or near Vรญk in the summer months (15 May - 15 August).

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle 05:00 - 06:00 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Skaftafell National Park Glacier Hike
      - Reynisfjara Beach
  • Day 5 Day 5: Vik/Golden Circle/Selfoss (1B, 1L)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Vik/Golden Circle/Selfoss (1B, 1L)

      This morning, learn about Icelandic cultural heritage at the Skรณgar Folk Museum and visit the awe-inspiring Skรณgafoss waterfall, opting to climb 400-odd steps to the viewing platform for spectacular vistas. Then set out on a tour of the celebrated Golden Circle. Stand in awe before the steaming Geysir, from which the English word โ€œgeyserโ€ derives, and visit the mighty Gullfoss waterfall.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast
      - Lunch

      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle 05:00 - 06:00 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Skรณgasafn Museum
      - Skรณgafoss Waterfall Visit
      - Geysir Visit
      - Gullfoss Waterfall Visit
  • Day 6 Day 6: Selfoss To Snรฆfellsnes Region (1B, 1L)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Selfoss To Snรฆfellsnes Region (1B, 1L)

      Begin the day with a walk in Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, where weโ€™ll see the meeting point of the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. Continue to a traditional Icelandic farmโ€”located in the narrow fjord of Hvalfjรถrรฐurโ€”to learn about rural Icelandic life and enjoy a farm-to-table lunch. Weโ€™ll then make our way to the stunning Snรฆfellsnes Peninsula in western Iceland.
      Thingvellir National Park is the meeting place of the two tectonic plates on which America and Europe rest. This rift is clearly visible in the huge fissures that scar the landscape surrounding the lake and lava fields.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast
      - Lunch

      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle 06:00 - 08:00 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Thingvellir National Park Visit
      - Icelandic Farm Experience

      Additional Notes: Depending on the departure we may be staying in Snรฆfellsnes or Reykholt, both within easy driving distance to all sites on the peninsula
  • Day 7 Day 7: Snรฆfellsnes Region (1B, 1D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Snรฆfellsnes Region (1B, 1D)

      Spend the day exploring the peninsula, including Snรฆfellsjรถkull National Park and its mystical glacier-topped volcano, which Jules Verne wrote about in his novel Journey to the Center of the Earth. See Bรบรฐir church, a tiny black church perched in the middle of a lava field; the Lรณndrangar sea stacks; the iconic peak of Kirkjufell, featured in Game of Thrones; and the black pebble beach at Djรบpalรณnssandur.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast
      - Dinner

      Included Activities:
      - Explore Snรฆfellsnes Peninsula
      - Snaefellsjokull National Park
  • Day 8 Day 8: Snรฆfellsnes/Reykjavik (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Snรฆfellsnes/Reykjavik (1B)

      Venture to Borgarfjรถrรฐur, a picturesque fjord that has provided the setting for many of Icelandโ€™s sagas. See the Hraunfossar and Barnafoss waterfalls; and step into Reykholt, the homestead of the 12th-century writer Snorri Sturluson. Weโ€™ll also visit Deildartunguhver, Europeโ€™s most powerful hot spring, whose water heats most buildings in western Iceland. In the afternoon weโ€™ll take some much-needed time to relax at Krauma Spa and Geothermal Baths before continuing on to Reykjavรญk for our final evening.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle 06:00 - 08:00 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Sagaland
      - Deildartunguhver Hot Spring
      - Krauma Spa and Geothermal Baths
  • Day 9 Day 9: Reykjavik (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Reykjavik (1B)

      Depart at any time.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast
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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 12 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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