6 Day Around Iceland Summer Minibus Tour
Description
Summary
Description
Embark on an 8-day journey around the breathtaking landscapes of Iceland. This multi-day tour will take you through the Golden Circle, the South Coast, the East Fjords, and the North of the country. Experience the thrill of exploring geothermal areas, glaciers, and ice caves. Marvel at the beauty of waterfalls, national parks, and the Northern Lights. Enjoy activities like hiking, whale watching, and a boat ride on a glacier lagoon. Stay in comfortable accommodations chosen with Northern Lights sightseeing in mind. This tour is a perfect blend of adventure, relaxation, and natural beauty, designed to give you an unforgettable Icelandic experience.
Included
Breakfast
Minibus
5 nights of accommodation in various country hotels with breakfast and a private bathroom
Driver guide and bus ride from and to Reykjavik capital area
Glacier Hike with a certified guide
Small group 6 Days experience
Wi-Fi and Icelandic music on board
Glacier equipment
Katla Ice cave
Jökulsárlón Amphibian Boat Ride
Hauganes Whale Watching Tour
Map
Attractions
Daily Itinerary
Day 1 – Day 1: Golden Circle to South Coast
Day 1: Golden Circle to South Coast
- Thingvellir National Park
- Seljalandsfoss
- Great Geysir
- Gullfoss
- More
Begin your Icelandic adventure in the Golden Circle, where you'll explore the Thingvellir National Park, a place of stunning natural beauty and historical significance. Witness the geothermal wonders of Geysir and marvel at the Gullfoss Waterfall. End the day with a visit to the Seljalandsfoss waterfall, where you can hike around its base. Spend the night in a cozy hotel on the South Coast, with a chance to see the Northern Lights if you're visiting in late August or September.
Day 2 – Day 2: South Coast to Vík
Day 2: South Coast to Vík
- Black sand beach
- Skógafoss
- Loftsalahellir Cave
- More
Day two takes you along the beautiful South Coast of Iceland. Start with the powerful Skógafoss Waterfall, followed by a visit to the black sand beach of Reynisfjara. The day ends with an exploration of the Katla Ice Cave, located in Kötlujökull Glacier. After a day of adventure, unwind in a comfortable hotel in or near the town of Vík.
Day 3 – Day 3: Vík to Vatnajökull glacier
- Höfn
- More
- Jökulsárlón
- Skaftafell
- More
Day three promises to be a highlight of your trip. Travel east along the South Coast, through the desert of Skeiðarársandur, and into the Skaftafell National Park. Here, you'll embark on a 3-hour adventure on the glacier. Further east, you'll stop at the iconic Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, where you'll enjoy a boat ride among the floating icebergs. Spend the night in the area of Vatnajökull glacier.
Day 4 – Day 4: Vatnajökull glacier to Eastfjords area
Day 4: Vatnajökull glacier to Eastfjords area
- Gufu waterfall
- Seyðisfjarðarkirkja
- More
On day four, you'll head further east towards the untouched beauty of the East Fjords. Here, you'll have the chance to spot wild reindeers and visit charming fishing villages. You also have the option to add a horseback riding tour from Galdrahestar farm. At the end of the day, relax in the VÖK Baths near Egilsstaðir before retiring for the night in the Eastfjords area.
Day 5 – Day 5: Eastfjords area to Akureyri
- Akureyri
- More
- Goðafoss
- Dettifoss
- Námafjall Hverir Viewpoint
- Stuðlagil Canyon Main Access
- More
Day five takes you north towards Lake Mývatn and the nearby geothermal area. Visit the Stuðlagil Canyon, the powerful Dettifoss waterfall, and the strange rock formations of Dimmuborgir. Explore the bubbling mud pools of Námaskarð and the beautiful Goðafoss waterfall. End the day in Akureyri, the capital of the north, where you'll spend the night.
Day 6 – Day 6: Akureyri to Reykjavík
- Blönduósbær
- Akureyri
- Reykjavik - Departure day
- More
On the final day of your tour, you'll make your way to the west part of Iceland, with a detour around the northern area of Hauganes. Enjoy a whale watching tour before heading back to Reykjavík, the northernmost capital in the world. We recommend spending the evening exploring the city rather than flying out, to account for any potential weather delays.
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