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6 Day itinerary in Iceland, Europe

Iceland Adventurer 6D/5N

Embark on an unforgettable Icelandic adventure with this 6-day, 5-night tour, exploring the breathtaking landscapes of the Land of Fire and Ice. Discover mesmerizing waterfalls, geothermal hot springs, and the iconic Golden Circle. Experience thrilling activities like glacier hiking, whale watching,... Read More

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Bjorn Hildir

By Bjorn Hildir

Overview

Physical Difficulty

Easy
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

Reykjavík

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Deals

Adventure

Hiking

Ice Trekking

Explorer Trips

Nature & Wildlife

Start/End

Night

Highlights

1

Marvel at Gullfoss Waterfall’s powerful cascades

2

Experience the magic of Northern Lights over Thingvellir

3

Explore crystal blue ice caves in Vatnajökull

4

Witness icebergs at Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Day 1: Reykjavik-Vík, Iceland

Duration: 6 Days

Departure Time: 08:00


Golden Circle and South Coast


You will be picked up at a Reykjavík meeting point at 8:00 am to start your tour of the world-famous Golden Circle. We will start with Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its unparalleled beauty and historical significance. Geysir is our next destination, where the spouting hot spring Strokkur and bubbling fumaroles attract visitors all year round. The last attraction of the Golden circle is the mighty Gullfoss Waterfall, where you can see the dreamlike golden hue rising from the spray of the glacier water rushing into the canyon.


On our way to our accommodation for the night, we have the chance to visit both Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls. Overnight in Vík.

Day 2

place Day 2: Vík-Höfn, Iceland

Vík - Skaftafell Glacier Hike - Glacier Lagoon - Höfn (B)


We start the day exploring Reynisfjara black sand beach with the glorious Reynisdrangar peaks and basalt column cave. Next we pass Mýrdalsjökull glacier and drive through Eldhraun lava field on the way to Skaftafell. Skaftafell is a part of Vatnajökull National park and is a true oasis in the black glacier sands with its green birch forest. Here we will take a three-hour glacier hike, lead by our skilled glacier guides, on one of Vatnajökull’s many outlet glaciers. Next we make our way to the famous Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, where we will explore the world-famous lagoon as well as the black sand crystal beach filled with ice from the glacier. Overnight in Höfn.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 3

place Day 3: Höfn-Egilsstaðir, Iceland

East Fjords - Djúpivogur - Egilsstaðir (B)


Today we will explore the East fjords of Iceland. We will continue threading our way along the coastline, stopping at Djúpivogur village, a small fishery village. After that, we will go for an invigorating hike to Hengifoss, Iceland’s second highest waterfall (128m) and Litlanesfoss waterfalls. The hike takes about three hours in total and it takes you to a beautiful gorge where a colourful rock face displays layers from volcanic eruptions in ancient times. After the hike, we make our way to Egilsstaðir for overnight.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 4

place Day 4: Egilsstaðir-Akureyri, Iceland

Dettifoss-Mývatn-Goðafoss-Akureyri (B)


Today we continue to the beautiful north of Iceland. From Egilsstaðir, we will drive through the wilderness of Möðrudalur, the highest inhabited place in the country, at 469m. We will stop at Dettifoss, Iceland’s most voluminous waterfall, before we go to the Mývatn area where we will explore the magnificent landscape around the lake. Here in the Námaskarð geothermal area, Hverfjall crater and Dimmuborgir formations are among the highlights. Goðafoss waterfall is the last stop of the day before we make our way to the Eyjafjörður fjord for overnight near Akureyri.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 5

place Day 5: Akureyri-Bifröst, Iceland

Whale watching in Dalvík - Siglufjörður -Tröllaskagi - Bifröst (B)


In the morning, you will get a chance to explore Akureyri, the capital of the North, before we go for a whale watching tour from Dalvík. During the 3-hour sail tour, you can expect to spot humpback whale, white-beaked dolphins, minke whales, and sometimes even the majestic blue whale. When we come ashore, we will drive to Siglufjörður, a fishing village and around Tröllaskagi peninsula where you can get a good idea about the life in the small villages around Iceland.  Overnight in Bifröst.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 6

place Day 6: Bifröst-Reykjavík, Iceland

Borgarfjörður-Reykholt-Hraunfossar-Hvalfjörður-Reykjavík (B)


On this last day, we will find ourselves in the west of Iceland – voted by Lonely Planet as one of the best destinations in 2016. Borgarfjörður, with all its splendid sights, is our main focus. Deildartunguhver hot spring, Barnafoss waterfall, and Hraunfossar cascade, flowing from underneath the lava fields, are among our stops. We will also visit the historic site of Reykholt, featuring Snorralaug pool. We will drive past the picturesque Hvalfjörður Bay on our way to Reykjavík, where we will end our tour at 5-6 pm.

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

Meals expand_less

  • Breakfast (5)

Transport expand_less

  • All transfers
  • Reykjavik city center pick-up; drop-off
  • All transfers as per itinerary

Activities expand_less

  • Activities and sightseeing as per itinerary
  • Visit to Reynisfjara
  • Guided Glacier Hike on Vatnajökull Glacier
  • Visit to Jökulsarlón and the Diamond Beach
  • Visit to the small fishing village of Djúpvogur
  • Guided hike to Hengifoss Waterfall
  • *Lake at Mývatn
  • Hverfjall crater and the amazing Dimmuborgir formations
  • Goðafoss Warerfall
  • Guided visit to Dettifoss Waterfall
  • Akureyri Eyjafjörður Fjord
  • 3 hour Whale Watching sail tour
  • Opportunity to try out sea angling
  • Visit to Siglufjörður
  • Visit to the highlights of Borgarfjörður
  • Námaskarð geothermal area
  • Visit to the historic sight of Reykholt

Extras expand_less

  • Specialized glacier gear

Not Included expand_less

  • Airport transfers
  • Other meals/drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips
  • Travel insurance
  • Entry to Mývatn Nature Baths

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