8 days tour

Iceland Circle - 8 Days

Iceland Circle - 8 Days

This tour includes:

Accommodation

7 nights 3 star accommodation

Guide

Guided hike to Grabrok volcano crater Services of an English Speaking Icelandic Guide

Meals

7 Breakfasts

Others

2 Evenings northern lights programme (mid Sept - mid April) Visit to natural history and seal museum in Hvammstangi Visit to Vidimyri turf church Entrance with towel to Myvatn Nature Baths Admission to Petraโ€™s Stone and Mineral Collection in the East Fjords Entrance and demonstration to Fridheimar Horse Stables and Geothermal Greenhouse in South Iceland Use of snow & ice gripper spikes and a torch for winter departures This tour is operated in conjunction with our trusted partner and you will join travellers from different operators, not solely On The Go. The sightseeing group may vary in size from 10 - 30 persons.

Transport

Keflavik Airport arrival and departure transfer (FlyBus shuttle) Transportation in heated coaches with free Wi-Fi on board

Not included:

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Others

International Flights and Visas Gratuity for your tour guide. Tipping your tour guide is an entirely personal gesture

Flights

Flights are not included.

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Itinerary of your trip Iceland Circle - 8 Days

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

      Day 1: Reykjavik

      Friday. Welcome to Reykjavik! On arrival at Keflavรญk International Airport, youโ€™ll be transferred by Flybus shuttle to our accommodation. The remainder of the day is at leisure.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Grabrok Volcano Crater
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Grabrok Volcano Crater

      Reykjavik - Grabrok - Akureyri. This morning we meet our tour guide and depart from the hotel. We travel west, passing the town of Borgarnes and stopping to climb the Grรกbrรณk volcano crater. Further north we pay a visit to Glaumbaer, home to some of Icelandโ€™s most picturesque turf house farms and folk museums. We continue along scenic fjord landscapes and over several mountain passes until we reach Akureyri, the capital of North Iceland.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Lake Myvatn
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Lake Myvatn

      Akureyri - Lake Myvatn. This morning we explore Akureyri, a charming town of 17,000 inhabitants and enjoy the panoramic view over Eyjafjรถrdur fjord. From April-October optional whale watching tours are available from 09:00-12:00. In the afternoon we visit spectacular Godafoss, the waterfalls of the Gods and Lake Mรฝvatn, which is known for its geological wonders and active bird life during summer. Next stop is the bizarre lava formations at Kรกlfastrรถnd to walk around the many pseudo craters. End an exciting day with a relaxing soak at Mรฝvatn Nature Baths - the waters here contain a unique blend of minerals, silicates and geothermal micro-organisms. The warm soothing waters benefit both skin and spirit alike.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Namaskard Hot Springs
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Namaskard Hot Springs

      Lake Myvatn - Namaskard - Egilsstadir. In the morning we hike in a lava labyrinth at Dimmuborgir โ€œthe dark castlesโ€, hoping to get a glimpse of the trolls who are said to live there. Afterwards we visit the hot spring area of Nรกmaskard with bubbling mud pools and steaming solfataras. Continue through the uninhabited highlands and moonlike surrounding to East Iceland. With some luck we might spot an Arctic fox or see reindeer. From June to August the tour includes a detour to Dettifoss, Europeโ€™s most powerful waterfall in the northern part of Vatnajรถkull National Park.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Vatnajokull Np
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Vatnajokull Np

      Egilsstadir - Skaftafell. Today we admire the dramatic fjord landscape, twisty roads and tiny fishing villages in the East Fjords. En route we visit an interesting stone and mineral collection. This afternoon we see Vatnajรถkull - Europeโ€™s biggest glacier that is visible all over Southeast Iceland. We stop at Jokulsarlon, a glacial lagoon filled with floating icebergs, and explore the extraordinary site where you might see seals swimming in arctic waters. From May through September, a boat tour between floating icebergs is included in the program. Just across the street, you can walk on the so-called Diamond Beach, where icebergs wash up along the shore. Please note: that the itinerary on this specific day can change due to seasonal factors, such as daylight.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Icebergs & Waterfalls
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Icebergs & Waterfalls

      Skaftafell - Skogar - Hella. We travel along the southern part of the giant Vatnajรถkull glacier and spend time exploring the stunning scenery of Europeโ€™s largest national park, which has Icelandโ€™s highest mountains and a beautiful alpine environment. 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. Stroll along the black lava beach of Reynisfjara near Vรญk. In the small village of Skogar, there is Skogafoss waterfall which is 60 meters high and is one of the most impressive waterfalls in the country. Icelandโ€™s past comes alive at one of Icelandโ€™s finest museums, the Skรณgar folk museum with its turf houses assemblage of traditions of territorial relics on display. Continue to the high but narrow Seljalandsfoss waterfall which plunges over the mountain. Please note: The itinerary on this specific day can change due to seasonal factors, such as daylight.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Horses & Golden Circle
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Horses & Golden Circle

      Skatafell - Golden Circle - Reykjavik. Today we explore Icelandโ€™s famed Golden Circle. We begin the day at Fridheimar learning about the special qualities and history of the Icelandic horse and visit a geothermal greenhouse. Later on we visit the Geysir geothermal fields to see a variety of hot springs, bubbling pools and the mighty Strokkur, "the Churn", which erupts at 5-10 minute intervals. We continue to Gullfoss, โ€œthe golden fallsโ€œ, which is a double waterfall that tumbles 34 meters into the Hvรญtรก River. Continue inland to Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. As we return to Reykjavรญk, we take you for a short city tour of the highlights of the worldโ€™s northern-most capital.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Reykjavik
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Reykjavik

      Today our Icelandic experience comes to an end with included FlyBus transfer to Keflavik Airport.

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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: 8 / Max: 80

Age range allowed for this experience.

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