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Flights & Accommodation
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Heathrow
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£300
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Europe
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Room Only
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Standard Room
Journey Around Iceland
Offer Details
Discover Iceland on a spectacular 7-day small group escorted tour following the legendary Ring Road. With an experienced local guide, comfortable hand-picked hotels and a carefully planned itinerary, experience Iceland’s most iconic natural wonders, from powerful waterfalls and volcanic landscapes to glaciers, icebergs, black sand beaches and geothermal wonders.
From vibrant Reykjavík and the dramatic landscapes of North Iceland to the peaceful East Fjords and spectacular South Coast, each day reveals another side of the Land of Fire and Ice. See the mighty Dettifoss waterfall, explore the volcanic landscapes around Lake Mývatn, cruise among icebergs at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and walk along the striking black sands of Reynisfjara.
Your journey also takes in Iceland’s famous Golden Circle, where you’ll discover Þingvellir National Park, the erupting Strokkur geyser and magnificent Gullfoss waterfall. Along the way, there are opportunities to enhance your Iceland holiday with optional experiences including a glacier Super Jeep adventure, a relaxing visit to the Forest Lagoon and a trip to the world-famous Blue Lagoon.
With return flights from London Heathrow, six nights’ accommodation, breakfast, a five-day guided Ring Road tour and selected excursions included, this Iceland small group tour offers an unforgettable way to discover the country’s spectacular landscapes without the hassle of planning the journey yourself.
Why Choose Our Iceland Small Group Escorted Tour?
Experience the highlights of Iceland without the hassle of planning your own route. This 7-day Iceland Ring Road tour combines spectacular scenery with fascinating history, local culture and unforgettable experiences. Travel with an experienced local guide as you explore Reykjavík, North Iceland, the East Fjords, Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, Iceland’s dramatic South Coast and the Golden Circle.
Tour Highlights
- Follow Iceland’s spectacular Ring Road, discovering some of the country’s most iconic natural and cultural attractions.
- Explore Reykjavík, Iceland’s vibrant capital, known for its colourful architecture, history and artistic atmosphere.
- Discover the volcanic landscapes of North Iceland, including Lake Mývatn, Dimmuborgir, Námaskarð and Goðafoss.
- Visit the fascinating Glaumbær Folk Museum and learn about traditional Icelandic life.
- Travel through the breathtaking East Fjords, where dramatic mountains meet the Atlantic Ocean and fishing villages line the coast.
- Marvel at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, where icebergs drift towards the sea, followed by a visit to spectacular Diamond Beach.
- Experience Iceland’s dramatic South Coast, including Reynisfjara black sand beach, Dyrhólaey, Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss.
- Explore the Golden Circle, including Þingvellir National Park, Strokkur and Gullfoss.
- Enhance your adventure with optional experiences including the Forest Lagoon, Glacier Super Jeep Adventure and Blue Lagoon.
- Travel as part of a small group with an experienced local guide, providing a more personal and enjoyable way to explore Iceland.
This Iceland Escorted Tour Includes
- Six nights’ accommodation in Iceland
- Bed & Breakfast throughout
- Five-day escorted coach tour with an experienced local guide
- Comfortable coach transportation throughout the guided tour
- Journey around Iceland’s famous Ring Road
- Reykjavík, Borgarfjörður, North Iceland, Lake Mývatn, East Fjords, South Coast and Golden Circle
- Visit to Glaumbær Folk Museum
- Amphibian boat tour on Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
- Return flights from London Heathrow to Reykjavík, Iceland
- One piece of hand luggage per person
- One piece of hold luggage per person
Optional Experiences
Make your Iceland holiday even more memorable with a choice of optional experiences:
* Glacier Super Jeep Adventure – venture onto the spectacular Vatnajökull glacier landscape.
* Forest Lagoon, Akureyri – relax in the geothermal waters surrounded by North Iceland’s beautiful scenery.
* Blue Lagoon Comfort Package – enjoy a relaxing visit to Iceland’s world-famous geothermal spa, including return transfer.
* Shared Scheduled Airport Transfer – convenient transfers between Keflavík International Airport and Reykjavík.
Arrive at Keflavík International Airport and make your way to Reykjavík, Iceland’s colourful and atmospheric capital. Settle into your hotel and enjoy some free time to relax after your flight or begin exploring the city at your own pace.
Reykjavík combines striking modern architecture with traditional Icelandic charm, making it the perfect introduction to your Iceland adventure. Your Ring Road journey begins tomorrow.
Overnight: Berjaya Reykjavík Natura Hotel or similar.
Meet your local guide and begin your journey north along Iceland’s spectacular landscapes. Travel through the historic Borgarfjörður region before continuing towards Skagafjörður, an area renowned for its beautiful scenery and Icelandic horses.
Visit the fascinating Glaumbær Folk Museum, where traditional turf-roofed buildings provide an insight into Icelandic life in centuries gone by. Continue across the dramatic Öxnadalsheiði mountain plateau before arriving in Akureyri, known as the “Capital of North Iceland.”
This evening, you have the option to unwind at the Forest Lagoon, a geothermal spa surrounded by beautiful northern landscapes.
Overnight: Berjaya Akureyri Hotel or similar.
Today reveals some of the most fascinating volcanic landscapes on your Iceland Ring Road tour.
Begin with a visit to the magnificent Goðafoss Waterfall, one of Iceland’s most famous cascades, before continuing to the Lake Mývatn region. Explore the unusual lava formations of Dimmuborgir and the pseudocraters of Skútustaðagígar, landscapes shaped by Iceland’s powerful volcanic forces.
Continue to Grjótagjá, a dramatic lava cave containing a geothermal hot spring, before exploring the bubbling mud pools and steaming landscapes of Námaskarð.
The day culminates with a visit to Dettifoss, one of Europe’s most powerful waterfalls, before continuing east to Egilsstaðir.
Overnight: Berjaya Hérað Hotel or similar.
Leave North Iceland behind and travel through the spectacular East Fjords, one of the most peaceful and remote regions of the country.
Wind your way along the coastline as dramatic mountains rise from the sea, passing charming fishing villages and secluded fjords. Keep an eye out for the region’s wildlife, including Iceland’s wild reindeer.
This afternoon, you can choose to add an unforgettable Glacier Super Jeep Adventure on Vatnajökull, Europe’s largest glacier. Travel into the spectacular glacial landscape by Super Jeep and enjoy sweeping views across one of Iceland’s most impressive natural environments.
Overnight: Berjaya Höfn Hotel or similar.
Today is one of the highlights of your Iceland escorted tour.
Visit Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, where enormous icebergs break away from the Breiðamerkurjökull glacier and drift through the lagoon towards the sea. Enjoy an amphibian boat tour among the floating icebergs before continuing to nearby Diamond Beach, where pieces of glacial ice are scattered across the black volcanic sand.
Travel past Hvannadalshnúkur, Iceland’s highest peak, before continuing west along the spectacular South Coast.
Visit the dramatic Reynisfjara black sand beach, famous for its basalt columns and powerful Atlantic waves, and admire the sea arch at Dyrhólaey. Continue to two of Iceland’s most celebrated waterfalls, Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss, before arriving in Selfoss.
Overnight: Hotel Selfoss or similar.
Today you’ll explore the Golden Circle, one of Iceland’s most famous sightseeing routes.
Visit Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates meet. The site is also steeped in history and was home to Iceland’s historic Alþingi parliament, established in AD 930.
Continue to the geothermal area of Geysir, where you can watch Strokkur erupt into the air at regular intervals. Then admire the spectacular Gullfoss Waterfall, where powerful glacial waters cascade through a dramatic two-tiered canyon.
Return to Reykjavík, with the option to spend the afternoon relaxing at the world-famous Blue Lagoon.
Overnight: Berjaya Reykjavík Natura Hotel or similar.
Your Iceland adventure comes to an end today. After breakfast, check out of your hotel and transfer to Keflavík International Airport for your return flight to London Heathrow.
Depart Iceland with unforgettable memories of dramatic waterfalls, volcanic landscapes, glaciers, black sand beaches and the spectacular scenery of the Ring Road.
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