Premium Iceland

8 breakfasts, 5 dinners

vegetarian, vegan, halal, kosher, meat

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 Vehicle (Ford Transit van or similar)

The style of accommodation indicated in the day-to-day itinerary is a guideline only and may change. On some occasions, alternative arrangements may need to be made due to the lack of availability of rooms in our preferred accommodation. In these cases, we will use a similar standard of accommodation.

Throughout the trip, we request that our properties 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 or on some trips, have use of shared day rooms until all rooms are available.

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.

Comfortable hotel (7 nights), Feature stay (1 night)

hotel: 7 night(s);

All group trips are accompanied by one of our group leaders. The aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. Premium leaders are Intrepid’s most experienced, with in-depth knowledge and extensive local networks to make it a trip of a lifetime.

Your leader will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues 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. At Intrepid we aim to support local guides who have specialised knowledge of the regions we visit. When not already included in your trip, your leader will be able to recommend a local guide service who can share more detailed or specialised information at specific sites should you be interested in delving deeper.

All Intrepid group trips in Iceland are accompanied by one of our group leaders, who will also be the driver.

Reykjavik - Welcome Dinner

Complimentary Arrival Transfer

Borgarfjordur - Deildartunguhver Hot Spring

Golden Circle - Thingvellir National Park (Parliament Plains)

Borgarfjordur - Hraunfossar & Barnafoss Waterfalls

Snaefellsnes Peninsula - Snaefellsjokull, Arnarstapi & Stykkisholmur

Snaefellsnes Peninsula - Liston's Stone Carving Workshop

Glaumbaer - Turf Houses visit and guided tour

Trollaskagi Peninsula - Siglufjordur

Trollaskagi Peninsula - Icelandic Specialties Tasting

Myvatn - Godafoss Waterfall

Hauganes - Whale Watching Excursion

Myvatn - Lake Myvatn

Myvatn - Namaskard Boiling Mud Pools, Dimmuborgir & Skutustadir Crater Group

Jokulsarlon - Glacier Lagoon Boat Ride (seasonal)

East Fjords - Scenic Drive

South Coast - Laki Lava Fields

South Coast - Seljalandsfoss & Skogafoss Waterfalls

Reykjavik - Leader-led walking tour

Golden Circle - Strokkur Geyser & Gullfoss Waterfalll

Reykjavik - Sky Lagoon