8-Day Iceland Adventure: Reykjavik to Jokulsarlon and Beyond
Description
Summary
Description
Embark on an unforgettable 8-day journey through the breathtaking landscapes of Iceland. This multi-day tour offers a unique blend of natural wonders, vibrant culture, and rich history. From the lively city of Reykjavik, the geothermal marvels of Geysir, the majestic waterfalls of Gullfoss, to the serene beauty of the Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, every day brings a new adventure. Experience the thrill of cruising between jagged icebergs, bathing in thermal pools, and exploring quaint fishing villages. Witness the awe-inspiring power of Dettifoss, Europe's mightiest waterfall, and the surreal landscapes of Lake Myvatn. This tour is designed to immerse you in the magic of Iceland, leaving you with memories that will last a lifetime.
Included
7 breakfasts, 1 dinner
vegetarian, vegan, halal, kosher, meat
All Intrepid group trips in Iceland are accompanied by one of our group leaders, who will also be the driver. The aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. Intrepid endeavours to provide the services of an experienced leader however, due to the seasonality of travel, rare situations may arise where your leader is new to a particular region or training other group leaders.
Your leader will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the places visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects.
Golden Circle - Strokkur Geysir
Golden Circle - Gullfoss Waterfall
Golden Circle - Thingvellir National Park
Skogafoss - Waterfall Visit
South Coast - Rocks of Reynisfjara
Vik - Seljalandsfoss Waterfall
Seljalandsfoss - Waterfall Visit
East Fjords - Scenic Drive with Stops at Djupivogur & Egilsstadir
Jokulsarlon - Glacier Lagoon Boat Tour
Myvatn - Namaskard Boiling Mud Pools, Dimmuborgir & Skutustadir Crater Group
Dettifoss - Waterfall Visit
Myvatn - Lake Myvatn
Godafoss - Waterfall Visit
Akureyri - Walking Tour
Snaefellsnes - Home-cooked dinner
Snaefellsnes National Park
OCCASIONAL ALTERNATIVE ACCOMMODATION:
The style of accommodation indicated in the day-to-day itinerary is a guideline. On rare occasions, alternative arrangements may need to be made due to the lack of availability of rooms in our usual accommodation. A similar standard of accommodation will be used in these instances.
TWIN SHARE BASIS:
Accommodation on this trip is on a twin/multishare basis. We pair up solo travellers with another traveller of the same gender as per the gender marker on each of their passports. Please note there may be times where facilities will be shared rather than ensuite and rare occasions when you share a room with passengers travelling on different Intrepid trips than your own.
CHECK-IN TIME:
Throughout the trip we request that our hotels prepare rooms in time for our arrival, especially if we're arriving prior to normal check-in time. However this isn't always possible which means we won't be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, we can store our luggage and explore our new destination.
PRE/POST TRIP ACCOMMODATION:
If you've purchased pre-trip or post-trip accommodation (if available), you may be required to change rooms from your trip accommodation for these extra nights.
FACILITIES:
Your accommodation may not always have private en suite facilities or air-conditioning. European hotels generally don't provide kettles or fridges.
Hotel (4 nights), Guest house & Farm stay with shared facilities (3 nights)
guesthouse: 3 night(s), hotel: 4 night(s);
On this trip we are travelling in our own private minibus as this allows us to reach some more off the beaten path destinations and gives us flexibility which would not be possible by public transport. Please note that there are some long travel days and some rough stretches on gravelly and windy roads. On some days we depart early in the morning to ensure we optimise our time. All our vehicles in Iceland have complimentary Wi-Fi.
Private minibus with free Wi-Fi
Destinations
Map
Attractions
Daily Itinerary
Day 1 – Day 1: Reykjavik
- Reykjavik - Arrival day
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- Seltún Geothermal Area
- National Museum of Iceland
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Welcome to Reykjavik, a city of contrasts where volcanic peaks meet the crystalline ocean. Begin your adventure with a welcome meeting at 6 pm at your accommodation. If you arrive early, explore the National Museum of Iceland or relax in the Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool. Accommodation: Hotel (or similar)
Day 2 – Day 2: Reykjavik to Hvolsvollur
- Rangárþing eystra
- Reykjavik
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- Great Geysir
- Thingvellir National Park
- Gullfoss
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Start early to explore the Golden Circle. Visit Thingvellir National Park, the Geysir geothermal area, and the majestic Gullfoss waterfall. End the day at a remote farm in Hvolsvollur. Accommodation: Guesthouse (or similar)
Day 3 – Day 3: Hvolsvollur to Jokulsarlon
Day 3: Hvolsvollur to Jokulsarlon
- Seljalandsfoss
- Skógafoss
- Jökulsárlón
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Visit the stunning Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss waterfalls, then explore the black sands of Reynisfjara. End the day at the Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon. Accommodation: Guesthouse (or similar)
Day 4 – Day 4: Jokulsarlon to Modrudalur
- Egilsstaðir
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- Jökulsárlón
- Seyðisfjarðarkirkja
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Start with a boat tour in Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, then drive along the East Fjords, stopping at Djupivogur and Egilsstadir. End the day at Modrudalur, Iceland's highest inhabited place. Accommodation: Guesthouse (or similar)
Day 5 – Day 5: Modrudalur to Akureyri
- Akureyri
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- Mývatn
- Goðafoss
- Námafjall Hverir Viewpoint
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Visit Dettifoss, Europe's most powerful waterfall, then explore Lake Myvatn, Namaskard, Dimmuborgir, and Godafoss waterfall. End the day in Akureyri. Accommodation: Hotel (or similar)
Day 6 – Day 6: Akureyri to Snaefellsnes Peninsula
- Akureyri
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- Snæfellsjökull National Park
- Akureyri Museum
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Explore Akureyri with a short walking tour, then head to the Snaefellsnes Peninsula to see the Snaefellsjokull Glacier and relax at Lysuholslaug. Enjoy a home-cooked dinner. Accommodation: Guesthouse (or similar)
Day 7 – Day 7: Snaefellsnes Peninsula to Reykjavik
- Reykjavik
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- Bjarnarfoss
- Vatnshellir Cave
- Búðakirkja
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Explore the white beach at Budir, the coastal cliffs of Arnarstapi, and the basaltic pebble beach Djupalonssandur. Return to Reykjavik for an optional whale watching tour and a farewell dinner. Accommodation: Hotel (or similar)
Day 8 – Day 8: Reykjavik
- Reykjavik - Departure day
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- Snorrastofa
- Garður Old Lighthouse
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Today is departure day. Check out by midday and explore more of Reykjavik or book additional activities like snorkeling in the Silfra Fissure or relaxing in the Blue Lagoon. Safe travels!
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