Experience Overview
Immerse yourself in Iceland's awe-inspiring and otherworldly landscapes on this 10-day adventure that combines some of the country's most iconic highlights with active experiences that'll take you further afield. Hike across lava fields, venture into ice tunnels within a glacier, and journey behind waterfalls as you let the land take your imagination to new heights. Witness the spectacular scenery of the Snafellsnes Peninsula and watch the power of the earth as water shoots high into the sky from Geysir along the Golden Circle route. From majestic waterfalls to hot springs and lava caves, Iceland will inspire and reward you in the best way possible.
Highlights
- Walk behind Seljalandsfoss Waterfall
- Visit Gulfoss and Geysir along the Golden Circle
- Learn all about volcanoes and how Iceland was formed at the interactive exhibits of the Lava Centre
- Hike along the boundary of two of earth's tectonic plates from Thingvellir to Öxarárfoss Waterfall
- Venture into the ice tunnels at Langjokull Glacier
Trip Details
Product Code: 5655
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Moderate
Transport: Private vehicle, walking.
Guide Language: English
Tour Operator: G Adventures
Supplier Code: ELGI
Starts: Reykjavik, Iceland
Finishes: Reykjavik, Iceland
Duration: 10 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating: Average
Includes
Activities
- Your Foodie Moment: Geothermal Bakery, Laugarvatn Your OMG Day: Choice of Hikes from Húsafell, Húsafell
- Complimentary arrival transfer, Orientation drive and walk in Reykjavik
- Welcome dinner
- Sky Lagoon visit
- Full-day excursion to the Snafellsnes Peninsula
- Gjáin Valley hike
- Hjálparfoss visit
- Secret Lagoon Hot Spings
- Skõgafoss Waterfall Hike
- Visit the Lava Centre
- Geothermal Bakery visit
- See Gulfoss, Geysir and Thingvellir along the Golder Circle Route
- Öxarárfoss Waterfall hike
- Expedition into Langjokull Glacier
- Excursion within Vidgelmir Lava Cave
- Farewell Dinner
- All tips included for activities and meals, except for CEO and porterage
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels (9 nts).
- 9 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 5 dinners
Transport
- Private vehicle, walking.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $7,999 ($800 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Reykjavik: The Land of Fire and Ice
Northern lights flicker across the sky as you soak in the naturally warm hot springs water. Breathe in the crisp air and scan a sea of ice standing atop a glacier. There is nowhere like the land of ice and fire. We welcome you to Reykjavik, and to Iceland, and invite you to experience duality where rugged volcanic rock shares the skyline with sparkling glaciers.
Arrive in Reykjavik at any time and transfer to your hotel. Meet your fellow group members at the evening welcome meeting to gather information about your upcoming adventure. Afterwards, head out on an orientation drive and walk on the way to a welcome dinner, before a visit the Sky Lagoon for an evening soak in the hot springs.
Day 2: Reykjavik: The Snafellsnes Peninsula
Made famous by Jules Verne's 'Journey to the center of the Earth', this peninsula is known for its spectacular landscapes. You'll visit small fishing towns and make various stops throughout the day. Experience some truly incredible scenery that serve as a precursor for what is to come on the rest of your adventure across Iceland.
Enjoy breakfast before heading toward the peninsula in a private vehicle. Make stops in Kirkjufell, Ölafsvik, Djúpalónssandur, Arnarstapi, and Vatnshellir before travelling back to Reykjavik for a free evening.
Day 3: Hella: Welcomed by Waterfalls
Head away from the city today as you venture into the Icelandic countryside where you'll get out for the first of many explorations on foot. You'll visit majestic waterfalls and even get the opportunity to walk behind one of them, feeling the power of the thundering water cascade from the heights.
Travel from Hella to the trailhead with a lunch stop along the way. See the beautiful Gljúfrabúi waterfall before continuing on foot to Seljalandsfoss, one of the most impressive waterfalls in Iceland with a small cave you can visit behind the falls. Continue on to your OMG Stay for a welcome dinner in the evening.
Day 4: Hella: Gjáin Valley Hike and the Secret Lagoon
Volcanic landscapes and waterfalls abound as you hike in the hidden gem of the Gjáin Valley. Witness the meeting of two rivers at Hjálparfoss and soak in a geothermal pool with a spouting geyser. This is Iceland in all it's glory.
Drive to the Gjáin Valley for a hike to the waterfall before continuing on to Hjálparfoss. After lunch in Flúðir, visit the Secret Lagoon geothermal hot springs for a swim before returning to the hotel for a free evening.
Day 5: Hella: Hike to Skógafoss
Discover more of Iceland's stunning natural beauty as you hike to Skõgarfoss, arguably one of the most mesmerising waterfalls in the country. Featured in films from Thor to The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, you may be familiar with this landmark already. Take in all of the spectacular scenery and learn about the volcanic origins of Iceland's powerful natural formation at the place where two continental plates meet.
Transfer to Fimmvorduhals Trailhead where you'll begin the hike to Skõgarfoss Waterfall. After lunch, continue to the Lava Centre before returning to your hotel for the evening.
Day 6: Húsafell: The Golden Circle
Keep your camera handy today as you visit the highlights along the famed Golden Circle route where you'll see majestic waterfalls and a geyser that spouts water high up into the sky. You'll also taste bread that was baked underground with Iceland's ever-present geothermal energy. Stay active by hiking to another stunning waterfall from Thingvellir National Park.
Transfer from Hella to the Golden Circle route, with stops at Gullfoss Falls, Geysir and a geothermal bakery on the way. Continue to Thingvellir where you'll begin a short hike to the Öxarárfoss Waterfall. Arrive at the hotel and enjoy a free evening to relax.
Day 7: Húsafell: Into a Glacier
Pristine and untouched natural beauty is the theme today as you set off to explore Langjokull, the second-largest glacier in the whole of Iceland. Travel up the snowy white slopes before immersing yourself in man-made ice tunnels, surrounded by ice in the heart of the glacier.
Hop into a modified glacier vehicle built specifically to explore this unique environment, and drive up to the ice cap. Your local guide will provide information about the glacier while leading you through man-made tunnels into the core. Enjoy an included lunch before a free afternoon. Opt to take part in a local hike or relax at the hotel.
Day 8: Húsafell: Your OMG Day
Immerse yourself further into Iceland's stunning landscapes as you explore by foot, with the choice of either a more challenging or moderate hike. Traverse the canyon and view interesting rock formations and sculptures by the artist Páll Guõmundsson, a Húsafell native, or follow in the footsteps of past travellers who blazed the trail between different regions of Iceland along natural water springs.
Choose between a moderate or a more challening hike before spending the rest of the day at leisure to relax at the hotel and enjoy the facilities.
Day 9: Reykjavik: Lava Tube Cave Exploration
Leaving Húsafell behind, you'll head to Vidgelmir cave where you'll see first hand the impact of volcanic activity. Wander into the depths of this magical underworld, where the incredible colours and unique geologic formations once sealed away in darkness are now accessible for you to see and enjoy.
Take a morning drive to Vidgelmir Cave where you'll explore with a local guide. From there, return to Reykjavik for some free time before gathering together again in the evening for a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 10: Reykjavik
Today your adventure comes to an end and you can depart at any time.
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Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.
In Business Since 1990
Reviews
James - Traveled, July 2024
Our guide knew the area well and took us on some amazing hikes. Our guide was flexible and appropriately changed the itinerary to accommodate the weather forecasts. Communication through WhatsApp worked well. I appreciated being able to see ahead of time maps of the hikes with distances and elevations. The vehicle used to transport our group had mechanical issues and at times felt unsafe. Meals were tasty but used most of the same ingredients all week. All in all, a good experience with no regrets.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/23/2024
Bennett - Traveled, August 2024
Perfect mix of events and sites.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/12/2024
Einstein - Traveled, August 2024
We had an awesome time in Iceland! Our tour guide, Herdis, was very kind and helpful! The tour allowed us to visit national parks, rural farms, craters, explore lava caves, see the beaches, visit waterfalls and more! We learned a lot about Iceland, got to explore the city of Reykjavík, and met great people. Herdis taught us about the culture and history of Iceland and gave us opportunities to try local bakeries, restaurants, and smaller markets to try Icelandic foods and cuisine. We were even lucky enough to catch the Northern Lights on our last day there! Loved it, can't wait to go back!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/11/2024
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