Iceland Highlights
Experience Overview
Feel Iceland’s power on a journey through volcanic landscapes, Viking heritage and geothermal wonders. Watch geysers erupt in the Golden Circle, soak in an Icelandic lagoon and explore the Snæfellsnes Peninsula’s coast. See where tectonic plates divide in Þingvellir National Park and share stories with locals over a Be My Guest experience. From Reykjavik to Reykjanes, every day reveals another side to this captivating island.
Highlights
Dining Summary
- 5 Breakfast (B)
- 2 Dinner (D)
Be My Guest
- Selfoss: Join a local storyteller and her famous songwriter husband for insights into their family history and an exclusive Be My Guest dinner.
Dive into Culture
- Grindavik: Visit a geothermal lagoon where locals have bathed for generations. The naturally heated water, rich in minerals, is warmed by volcanic activity beneath the surface. Surrounded by lava fields, this open-air pool is a practical part of life in Iceland, offering healing and rest.
Iconic Experience
- Reykjavik: Head north for a chance to see the northern lights, exploring snow-covered landscapes and hearing stories from the people who’ve lived here for generations. You’ll learn what life’s really like above the Arctic Circle. Please note: while sightings are never guaranteed, the experience of the search is something you’ll never forget.
- Reykjavik: Explore the city with your Travel Director. See the old town center, the parliament building, Höfði House, the colorful harbor and the Hallgrímskirkja.
- Reykholt: Stop at this pretty village, home of poet and medieval scholar Snorri Sturluson.
- Akranes: Learn about the living conditions and daily routines of local inhabitants throughout Akranes' history during a visit to the Akranes Folk Museum.
- Snaefellsjokull: Admire Iceland's unforgettable geography on today's excursion to the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. See spectacular glaciers, waterfalls, lava fields and volcanoes.
- Gullfoss Falls: Learn about the waterfall's preservation as you marvel at its impressive beauty and magnitude.
- Geysir: Visit Geysir and watch the dazzling activity of Strokkur as it shoots water and steam to the sky.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®
- Hellisheidavirkjun: Experience first-hand how green, sustainable energy is produced at Iceland’s newest geothermal heat and power station in Hellisheiði. Learn how pressurised water, heated to over 300°C (570°F) underground, generates electricity and heat. Discover why Iceland leads the world in renewable energy use and climate innovation, protecting nature while powering everyday life. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 13: Climate Action.
Must-see Highlights
- Discover Reykjavík
- Visit Akranes Folk Museum, the 'Golden Circle' - Gullfoss Waterfall, Geysir Hot Spring Area and Thingvellir National Park and the geothermal Blue Lagoon
- View Harpa Concert Hall, Austurvöllur Square, Hallgrímskirkja Church, Waterfalls at Hraunfoss and Barnafoss, Deildartunguhver Hot Spring, Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Sellfoss and Reykjanes Peninsula
- See Hvalfjörður (Whale Bay), Grundarfjörður Fishing Village, Lake Kleifarvatn and Krýsuvík
Trafalgar Difference
- Reykjavik: Check into local art at the Grand Hotel Reykjavik as you discover the spellbinding mythology and nods to Icelandic nature dotted throughout this hotel in the heart of the capital.
Trip Details
Product Code: 19156
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Explorer
Tour Operator:
Trafalgar (CA)
Supplier Code: 577.1584A
Starts: Reykjavik, Iceland
Finishes: Reykjavik, Iceland
Duration: 6 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Easy
Includes
Whats Included
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- Must-see sightseeing
- Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- Optional Experiences and free time
- On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $5125 ($854 /day)
Itinerary
Your epic journey through lava fields and windswept landscapes begins in Reykjavík, the world’s northernmost capital. From the color and character of Laugavegur to the warmth of its locals, this quirky city welcomes you in. Explore Viking heritage, stroll the Old Harbor or snap a photo at The Sun Voyager. Later, meet your Travel Director and fellow travelers over drinks and small bites. Tonight, check into the Grand Hotel Reykjavík, our Stays with Stories accommodation, where nods to Icelandic myths and nature set the tone. In the lobby, you’ll spot dramatic glasswork by local artist Leifur Breiðfjörð. Later tonight, you'll head out in search of the northern lights.
Accommodation: Grand
Explore the small capital city of Reykjavík on a sightseeing tour with your Travel Director this morning. View all the city's major attractions including the Parliament, the Harpa Concert Hall, and the city's main landmark, the Hallgrímskirkja Church, perched at the top of a hill in the heart of the city. Leave the city behind and travel through the undersea tunnel Hvalfjörðr to Akranes, whose local Folk Museum you visit before enjoying views of the rugged coastline from the town’s lighthouse. View Deildartunguhver, Europe’s highest-flowing hot spring, followed by a visit to Reykholt, famously the former 13th-century home of one of Iceland’s most loved authors, Snorri Sturluson. Nature takes center stage this afternoon, when you view Hraunfoss and nearby Barnafoss, both beautiful waterfalls in their own right and a soul-stirring way to end your day.
Accommodation: Vesturland
Meals: Breakfast
Bundle up warmly as you make your way to the wild, sea-swept landscapes of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. You’ll soon discover why it’s fondly called 'Iceland in miniature', revealing glaciers, waterfalls, lava fields and volcanic peaks all along this compact stretch of coast. Watch for seals basking on black sand beaches and admire the fairy-tale mountain of Kirkjufell that rises like a spire beside the sea. Return to Borgarnes for a relaxed evening at leisure. Perhaps take a stroll along the town’s peaceful waterfront promenade, visit the Settlement Center to uncover Viking history or simply unwind with a hot drink while soaking up views of the fjord.
Accommodation: Vesturland
Meals: Breakfast
As you travel around Iceland’s 'Golden Circle’, Mother Nature’s magic touch can be seen around every turn. Visit the 'Golden Waterfall' of Gullfoss, saved at the turn of the last century by the tenacity of a farmer's daughter who threatened to throw herself into its depths if it was developed for hydroelectric power. Then, head to the world-famous hot spring area of Geysir and see Strokkur shoot a spectacular plume of water and steam high into the air. You’ll see first-hand how the movements of the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates have carved into the Earth's crust, in the UNESCO-listed Thingvellir National Park. This evening, Connect With Locals with a local storyteller and her songwriter husband, and delve into their colorful family history, then join them for dinner at an exclusive Be My Guest experience. Continue to Selfoss later, where you'll stay overnight.
Accommodation: Selfoss
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Start the day with a visit to Iceland's newest geothermal heat and electric power station in Hellisheiði, the second largest of its kind in the world. During this MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience learn why Hellisheiðarvirkjun is a world leader in the utilisation of geothermal energy. You can almost feel the Earth simmering under the surface as you journey across Reykjanes Peninsula, a UNESCO Global Geopark. This is the only place in the world where the Mid-Atlantic Ridge is visible above sea level. View Strandarkikja and let some of its legendary powers bring you good luck. Then, watch as sulphurous steam emerges from the lunar landscapes surrounding Lake Kleifarvatn. Dive into Culture with a dip in a natural lagoon (please remember to pack your swimwear), where the steaming waters are said to have healing powers. This evening, reminisce over the myths and legends you've encountered along the way, during dinner with newfound friends and your Travel Director.
Accommodation: Grand
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
For now, it's time to say a fond farewell to Iceland after an unforgettable trip.
Meals: Breakfast
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Reviews
Trusted Customer - Traveled, September 2023
Best sites, best people from experienced traveler. Both our coach driver and our travel director went above and beyond my expectations. Polli got us the best coach while Xavier got us to the best sites. I've been to Iceland before but I saw little out of the way places I never knew existed. They were stunningly beautiful. Polli even went out of his way to buy and share "Horse Candy" giving it to my very shy grandson to feed the horses. Xavier volunteered to help my grandson get safely through a line and into the Blue Lagoon. What an angel! I would go out of my way to find both of these gentlemen just to go on another trip with them. Trafalgar has only the best! Perfectly planned, ample time to rest and socialize. Free time was planned effectively.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/23/2023
Susanne - Traveled, August 2023
Service was great every step of the way. The itinerary was full yet it did offer some free time.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/27/2023
Trusted Customer - Traveled, August 2023
Enable us to visit and see what we wanted, "Be My Guest dinner was good too. Excellent tour manager and driver. Had a multi-generational group and they were able to work well with everyone. Keep that itinerary for future tours to Iceland as well as offering it in the summer months.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/25/2023
Trusted Customer - Traveled, August 2023
Great tour and a wonderful guide. Really enjoyed the trip and Iceland is a great place to visit. Everything was top-notch. However, the price seemed high for what was really a four day tour. We also had to pay for a lot of our meals. I compared the cost to several cruises that circle Iceland and it would have been much less expensive per day to take a cruise with meals and a tour each day.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/24/2023
Nancy Lepore - Traveled, September 2023
"Iceland In A Nutshell" Our tour guide Tamara and driver Michael were excellent. Tamara was very informative with the information about the geography and people of Iceland. I was able to come home feeling informed and satisfied with the entire trip and cost. The hotels were not 5 star but they were very good and fit the tour.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/20/2023
Eugene Ellis - Traveled, August 2023
Iceland August with Tamela Henry. Good selection of sites, great excursions, well prepared tour guide, a great value. Good choice of sites good conclusion of the tour.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/22/2023
Heidi Peterson - Traveled, August 2024
Exciting Iceland Adventure with the Blue Lagoon.It was a wonderful experience! They added additional photo opportunities along the way so we could stretch our legs and see more sites. The tour guide was absolutely delightful to listen to with her New Zealand accent. The trip was very well planned out, the included dinners and cultural experiences were excellent so I would definitely travel with Trafalgar again. The itinerary including the tour of Reykjavik, Folk Museum and lighthouse in Akranes, waterfalls Hraunfoss and Barna Foss, the black pebble beach, the Golden Waterfall of Gullfoss, Geysir and Thingveller National Park, connecting with locals with a local storyteller and a songwriter husband, geothermal heat and electric power station and the Blue Lagoon were all well thought out and all within a 2 hour drive. The coach was very comfortable and the hotels that we stayed in were all very clean and high quality.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/25/2023
Trusted Customer - Traveled, August 2023
They were so well organized and a lot of fun and took us to lots of great places and had lots of information and history too. Definitely showed us the highlights of the trip and the great sights of Iceland as well.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/26/2023
Cheryl Vega - Traveled, August 2023
Enjoyed Iceland so much and thought the whole trip was great. The whole trip was very organized and the guide was great. I would definitely recommend Trafalgar to other friends and family. You saw the highlights plus some other very interesting sights.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/26/2023
Trusted Customer - Traveled, September 2023
Well- organized trip. Great tour director. Great hotel and dining experiences. We especially loved the things off the beaten path.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/04/2023
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