7-Day Complete Iceland: South Coast, Golden Circle, Akureyri & Snaefellsnes
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Day 1: Golden Circle & South Coast
Pass By: Reykjavík City Hall, Tjarnargata 11, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Your tour starts with a morning Reykjavik pick up.
Stop At: Golden Circle Route, Iceland
From the city you will travel the popular Golden Circle route.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Thingvellir National Park, Thingvellir Iceland
First up is Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO Wold Heritage Site.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Geysir, Haukadalur Iceland
After Thingvellir you make your way to Geysir. See Strokkur geyser spout water up from the ground before continuing your journey.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Gullfoss, White River, Blaskogabyggd 801 Iceland
Next up is Gullfoss waterfall, the last attraction of the Golden Circle.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Seljalandsfoss, Hella Iceland
Making your way to the south coast, you will see the magical Seljalandsfoss waterfall that you can walk behind.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Skogafoss, Skogar Iceland
After Seljalandsfoss you will stop by the mighty Skogafoss waterfall.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Reynisfjara Beach, Route 215, Vik Iceland
Last up is Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach. This unique beach is one of Iceland's top attractions. See the unique Reynisdrangar peaks peak up from the Atlantic Sea and enjoy strolling around the black sand beach.
Duration: 40 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Vik area.
Day 2: Vík - Skaftafell - Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon - Höfn
Stop At: Vatnajokull Glacier, Vatnajokull National Park Iceland
Your first stop will be at Skaftafell National Park where you will join a certified glacier guide for a short glacier hike on one of Vatnajokull outlet glaciers. After your hike you will continue towards the Glacier Lagoon and the Diamond beach.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Glacier Lagoon, Skaftafell National Park Route 1, Jokulsarlon 781 Iceland
See the lagoon's floating ice bergs in a magical natural setting at Jokulsarlon Lagoon
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Diamond Beach, Diamond Head Drive Glacier Lagoon Jokulsarlon, Jokulsarlon Iceland
The crystal bergs at the black sand Diamond beach are simply stunning.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Höfn Inn Guesthouse, Vesturbraut 3, 780 Höfn í Hornafirði, Iceland
Your day ends at your accommodation in Hofn area, the lobster capital of Iceland.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Hofn area.
Day 3: East Fjords - Djúpivogur - Egilsstaðir
Pass By: Camp Egilsstadir and Egilsstadastofa Visitor Center, Kaupvangur 17, 700 Egilsstadir, Iceland
This day is all about the East Fjords of Iceland. After breakfast you will follow the twisting roads of the coast of the East Fjords to Egilsstadir.
Stop At: Port of Djúpivogur, Djúpivogur, Iceland
On the way you will stop at Djupivogur fishing village
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Hengifoss, Iceland
Enjoy a 3 hour easy hike to one of the highest waterfalls in Iceland.
Duration: 3 hours
Pass By: Camp Egilsstadir and Egilsstadastofa Visitor Center, Kaupvangur 17, 700 Egilsstadir, Iceland
Your day ends at your accommodation in the Egilsstadir area.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overight stay in Egilsstadir area.
Day 4: Dettifoss - Lake Mývatn, Goðafoss - Akureyri
Stop At: Dettifoss Waterfall, Lake Myvatn Iceland
On this day you will make your way to the North of Iceland were the magnificent Dettifoss Waterfall can be found
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Namaskard, hot springs, Iceland
Visit Namaskard hot springs.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Myvatn Nature Baths (Jardbodin vid Myvatn), Jardbadsholum, Lake Myvatn Iceland
At Myvatn you will have the option of bathing in the hot spring pool of Myvatn Nature Baths for a small fee or explore the surrounding area.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Dimmuborgir Lava Formations, Lake Myvatn Iceland
Refreshed from the baths you will continue to Dimmuborgir lava formations.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Hverfjall, Road 1, Lake Myvatn Iceland
Among today's highlights is the Hverfjall Volcano Crater.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Akureyri Airport, Urðargil 15, Akureyri, Iceland
Your day ends at your accommodation in Akureyri area.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Akureyri area.
Day 5: Whale watching from Dalvík - Siglufjörður -Tröllaskagi - Bifröst
Pass By: Akureyri Airport, Urðargil 15, Akureyri, Iceland
Your day starts with a drive through Akureyri, the capital of the North
Stop At: Arctic Sea Tours Whale Watching, Hafnarbraut, Dalvík, Iceland
Enjoy a whale watching tour from Dalvik and see the gentle giants of the sea.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Siglufjörður, Iceland
Explore the charming Siglufjordur town.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Trollaskagi, Aðalgata 27, Siglufjörður, Iceland
Travel through farmlands before reaching your accommodation for the night.
Pass By: Hótel Bifröst, Bifröst, 311 Borgarnes, Iceland
Your day ends at your accommodation in the area of Bifrost.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Bifrost area.
Day 6: Borgarfjörður - Reykholt - Hraunfossar - Borgarnes
Pass By: Borgarfjörður Church, Borgarfjörður Eystri, Iceland
Explore all that Borgarfjordur has to offer.
Stop At: Grabrok Crater, Road 1 33 km north of Borgarnes, Bifrost, Borgarbyggd Iceland
Stop by Grabrok Volcano crater
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Deildartunguhver Thermal Spring, Road 50, Reykholt Iceland
Visit Deildartunguhver
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Hraunfossar Parking Series of Waterfalls, Iceland
Stop by Hraunfossar waterfalls
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Barnafoss, Mooruvallavegur Möðruvellir 5, Reykholt, Borgarbyggd Iceland
Neighboring Barnafoss waterfall is among today's highlights
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Borgarnes Regional Information Centre, Hyrnutorg, Borgarbraut 58-60, Borgarnes, Borgarbyggd 311 Iceland
Your day ends at your accommodation in the Borgarnes area.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Borgarnes area.
Day 7: Borgarnes - Snaefellsnes Peninsula - Reykjavík
Pass By: Snæfellsnes information center, Breiðablik, 311 Borgarnes, Iceland
Your last day will be spent exploring Borgarnes and Saefellsnes.
Stop At: Arnarstapi Cottages, Arnastapi, Iceland
See the village of Arnarstapi
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Cave Vatnshellir, Snaefellsbaer Iceland
Take an optional lava cave experience at Vatnshellir lava cave for a small fee. You can also accompany your guide and explore the surrounding area.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Kirkjufell Mountain, Road 54, Grundarfjorour 350 Iceland
See the stunning Mount Kirkjufell before returning back to Reykjavik.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Reykjavík City Hall, Tjarnargata 11, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Your tour ends in Reykjavik.
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 1: Golden Circle & South Coast
Pass By: Reykjavík City Hall, Tjarnargata 11, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Your tour starts with a morning Reykjavik pick up.
Stop At: Golden Circle Route, Iceland
From the city you will travel the popular Golden Circle route.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Thingvellir National Park, Thingvellir Iceland
First up is Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO Wold Heritage Site.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Geysir, Haukadalur Iceland
After Thingvellir you make your way to Geysir. See Strokkur geyser spout water up from the ground before continuing your journey.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Gullfoss, White River, Blaskogabyggd 801 Iceland
Next up is Gullfoss waterfall, the last attraction of the Golden Circle.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Seljalandsfoss, Hella Iceland
Making your way to the south coast, you will see the magical Seljalandsfoss waterfall that you can walk behind.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Skogafoss, Skogar Iceland
After Seljalandsfoss you will stop by the mighty Skogafoss waterfall.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Reynisfjara Beach, Route 215, Vik Iceland
Last up is Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach. This unique beach is one of Iceland's top attractions. See the unique Reynisdrangar peaks peak up from the Atlantic Sea and enjoy strolling around the black sand beach.
Duration: 40 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Vik area.
Day 2: Vík - Skaftafell - Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon - Höfn
Stop At: Vatnajokull Glacier, Vatnajokull National Park Iceland
Your first stop will be at Skaftafell National Park where you will join a certified glacier guide for a short glacier hike on one of Vatnajokull outlet glaciers. After your hike you will continue towards the Glacier Lagoon and the Diamond beach.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Glacier Lagoon, Skaftafell National Park Route 1, Jokulsarlon 781 Iceland
See the lagoon's floating ice bergs in a magical natural setting at Jokulsarlon Lagoon
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Diamond Beach, Diamond Head Drive Glacier Lagoon Jokulsarlon, Jokulsarlon Iceland
The crystal bergs at the black sand Diamond beach are simply stunning.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Höfn Inn Guesthouse, Vesturbraut 3, 780 Höfn í Hornafirði, Iceland
Your day ends at your accommodation in Hofn area, the lobster capital of Iceland.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Hofn area.
Day 3: East Fjords - Djúpivogur - Egilsstaðir
Pass By: Camp Egilsstadir and Egilsstadastofa Visitor Center, Kaupvangur 17, 700 Egilsstadir, Iceland
This day is all about the East Fjords of Iceland. After breakfast you will follow the twisting roads of the coast of the East Fjords to Egilsstadir.
Stop At: Port of Djúpivogur, Djúpivogur, Iceland
On the way you will stop at Djupivogur fishing village
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Hengifoss, Iceland
Enjoy a 3 hour easy hike to one of the highest waterfalls in Iceland.
Duration: 3 hours
Pass By: Camp Egilsstadir and Egilsstadastofa Visitor Center, Kaupvangur 17, 700 Egilsstadir, Iceland
Your day ends at your accommodation in the Egilsstadir area.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overight stay in Egilsstadir area.
Day 4: Dettifoss - Lake Mývatn, Goðafoss - Akureyri
Stop At: Dettifoss Waterfall, Lake Myvatn Iceland
On this day you will make your way to the North of Iceland were the magnificent Dettifoss Waterfall can be found
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Namaskard, hot springs, Iceland
Visit Namaskard hot springs.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Myvatn Nature Baths (Jardbodin vid Myvatn), Jardbadsholum, Lake Myvatn Iceland
At Myvatn you will have the option of bathing in the hot spring pool of Myvatn Nature Baths for a small fee or explore the surrounding area.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Dimmuborgir Lava Formations, Lake Myvatn Iceland
Refreshed from the baths you will continue to Dimmuborgir lava formations.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Hverfjall, Road 1, Lake Myvatn Iceland
Among today's highlights is the Hverfjall Volcano Crater.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Akureyri Airport, Urðargil 15, Akureyri, Iceland
Your day ends at your accommodation in Akureyri area.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Akureyri area.
Day 5: Whale watching from Dalvík - Siglufjörður -Tröllaskagi - Bifröst
Pass By: Akureyri Airport, Urðargil 15, Akureyri, Iceland
Your day starts with a drive through Akureyri, the capital of the North
Stop At: Arctic Sea Tours Whale Watching, Hafnarbraut, Dalvík, Iceland
Enjoy a whale watching tour from Dalvik and see the gentle giants of the sea.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Siglufjörður, Iceland
Explore the charming Siglufjordur town.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Trollaskagi, Aðalgata 27, Siglufjörður, Iceland
Travel through farmlands before reaching your accommodation for the night.
Pass By: Hótel Bifröst, Bifröst, 311 Borgarnes, Iceland
Your day ends at your accommodation in the area of Bifrost.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Bifrost area.
Day 6: Borgarfjörður - Reykholt - Hraunfossar - Borgarnes
Pass By: Borgarfjörður Church, Borgarfjörður Eystri, Iceland
Explore all that Borgarfjordur has to offer.
Stop At: Grabrok Crater, Road 1 33 km north of Borgarnes, Bifrost, Borgarbyggd Iceland
Stop by Grabrok Volcano crater
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Deildartunguhver Thermal Spring, Road 50, Reykholt Iceland
Visit Deildartunguhver
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Hraunfossar Parking Series of Waterfalls, Iceland
Stop by Hraunfossar waterfalls
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Barnafoss, Mooruvallavegur Möðruvellir 5, Reykholt, Borgarbyggd Iceland
Neighboring Barnafoss waterfall is among today's highlights
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Borgarnes Regional Information Centre, Hyrnutorg, Borgarbraut 58-60, Borgarnes, Borgarbyggd 311 Iceland
Your day ends at your accommodation in the Borgarnes area.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Borgarnes area.
Day 7: Borgarnes - Snaefellsnes Peninsula - Reykjavík
Pass By: Snæfellsnes information center, Breiðablik, 311 Borgarnes, Iceland
Your last day will be spent exploring Borgarnes and Saefellsnes.
Stop At: Arnarstapi Cottages, Arnastapi, Iceland
See the village of Arnarstapi
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Cave Vatnshellir, Snaefellsbaer Iceland
Take an optional lava cave experience at Vatnshellir lava cave for a small fee. You can also accompany your guide and explore the surrounding area.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Kirkjufell Mountain, Road 54, Grundarfjorour 350 Iceland
See the stunning Mount Kirkjufell before returning back to Reykjavik.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Reykjavík City Hall, Tjarnargata 11, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Your tour ends in Reykjavik.
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
- Accommodation included: 6 nights
- The Ring Road
- The Golden Circle
- South Coast
- Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon & The Diamond Beach
- Lake Myvatn
- Dettisfoss & Godafoss Waterfalls
- Snaefellsnes Peninsula
- Accommodation for 6 nights with breakfast included
- Free wi-fi on board
- Small group experience
- Entry/Admission - Skogafoss
- Entry/Admission - Vatnajokull Glacier
- Entry/Admission - Hengifoss
- Entry/Admission - Arctic Sea Tours Whale Watching
Not included
- Food & drinks (except breakfast at the hotels)
- Admission to Myvatn Nature Baths
- Lava caving experience at Vatnshellir Cave
- Single room supplement
- Entry/Admission - Myvatn Nature Baths (Jardbodin vid Myvatn)
- Entry/Admission - Cave Vatnshellir
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Minimum age: 8 years old
- This options includes a shared hotel room. Please note that if you are a solo traveler and do not want to share a room with another person of the same gender then it is possible to upgrade to a single room for a small fee by contacting the operator directly after booking
- Warm layers, waterproof top layer, headwear, gloves, scarves and hiking shoes, camera, swimsuit and a towel. Strong hiking boots are essential for glacier hiking, we provide ice crampons for this activity, it is not possible to fit these to any other kind of footwear.
- The admission to Myvatn Nature Baths and the lava caving tour at Vatnshellir Cave are not included in the tour price but can be added as an extra by contacting the operator after booking.
- This is a small group tour ensuring a more personal experience
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
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