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Icelandic Explorer (9 Day)
This 9-day Iceland Explorer tour will take guest around the whole of Iceland and allow them to learn about Iceland's unique culture and take in the stunning panoramic views. Discover Iceland's natural beauty with its dramatic waterfalls, geysers and glaciers. Learn about Iceland's heritage as you view early Viking settlements and admire the distinctive Icelandic horses.
9 Days • fr. $4,195
Tour Includes
- A city tour of Reykjavik
- Enjoy a welcome drink with your group on the evening of your arrival
- A visit to Hvalfjordur Fjord, the location of US and British Naval bases in World War II
- A visit to Bjarteyarsandur to learn about Icelandic farming life
- A visit to the War and Peace Museum to learn about the history of the allied occupation of Iceland during World War II
- A visit to Deildartunguhver hot spring, Iceland’s most powerful hot spring
- A visit to Barnafossar (Children’s Falls) and Hraunfossar (Lava Falls)
- Visit the open-air Glaumbaer Farm & Museum to see the turf-roofed houses and discover the life of early settlers
- A visit to the city of Akureyri
- Visit the magnificent waterfall, Godafoss
- A visit to Lake Myvatn – an otherworldly landscape dotted with pseudovolcanoes, hot pools, and geothermal powerstations
- A visit to Reykjahlid church, and hear how it became surrounded by lava in 1727
- Discover Hverir sulfur springs
- Explore the fascinating pseudocraters of Skutustadagigar
- A visit to the Asbyrgi Canyon Visitor Center
- A visit to Modrudalur, the highest working farm in Iceland
- A visit to Vok Baths to experience the tradition of bathing in natural geothermal waters
- A visit to Petra’s Stone Museum and the Vestrahorn Viking Village
- A visit to the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, Diamond Beachi and the Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon
- A visit to a traditional turf church at Hof and the Skaftafell Wilderness Area
- A visit to Skogafoss and Seljalandsfoss Waterfalls
- A visit to Eldhestar Horse Farm
- Handling of one piece of luggage per person is included in the cost of all coach tours. Size should not exceed 30 x 20 x 10 inches and weight should be under 50 lbs. Luggage is carried at owner's risk throughout the tour unless insured.
Not Included
- Tips for personal services and to tour directors and drivers are not included in tour cost and left to your discretion.
- All items of a personal nature (room service, beverages, telephone charges, laundry, special food requests, etc.) and meals not specified on the tour itinerary are not included and must be paid by the client.
- All rates exclude airfare unless expressly noted.
Meal Inclusions
- Full daily breakfasts (except Day 1)
- 2 lunches and 3 dinners including a farewell dinner
Hotel Details
- Fosshotel Reykjavik in Reykjavik, Iceland (2 night)
- Fosshotel Hekla in Brjansstadir, Iceland (1 night)
- Fosshotel Nupar in Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Iceland (2 nights)
Day 1
Reykjavik | Welcome Drink Location Information Description
Reykjavik, Iceland
Meet your guide in your hotel at 2:00 PM, then set off on a city tour to discover the colorful capital city of Reykjavik. Take time to explore independently before meeting your group again for a welcome drink.
Fosshotel Reykjavik
Day 2
Bjarteyarsandur | War and Peace Museum | Borgarnes Location Information Description
Hvalfjordur Fjord, Iceland
Set off into Iceland’s stunning countryside. Stop at Hvalfjordur Fjord, the location of US and British Naval bases in World War II.
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Bjarteyarsandur, Iceland
Continue on to learn about Icelandic farming life on a visit to Bjarteyarsandur.
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Borgarnes, Iceland
Next, explore the fascinating history of the allied occupation of Iceland during World War II at the War and Peace Museum. Continue on to Borgarnes for a little free time and an independent lunch.
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Deildartunguhver, Iceland
Head on to Deildartunguhver hot spring, Iceland’s most powerful hot spring, then visit Barnafossar (Children’s Falls) and Hraunfossar (Lava Falls).
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Reyholt, Iceland
Check into your hotel in Reykholt – an area rich in history from settlement times that often features in Icelandic sagas.
Breakfast, Dinner
Fosshotel Reyholt
Day 3
Glaumbaer Farm & Museum | Akureyri | Godafoss Location Information Description
Glaumbaer, Iceland
Head out to the famed Skagafjordur valley, a lush, wide valley farmed by the earliest settlers. Visit the open-air Glaumbaer Farm & Museum to see the turf-roofed houses and discover the life of early settlers and have lunch there.
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Akureyri, Iceland
Head on for a short visit to the city of Akureyri, the largest city outside of the southwest.
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Godafoss, Iceland
Then visit Godafoss, a magnificent waterfall.
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Husavik, Iceland
Head on to spend the night in Husavik, featured in the Will Farrell comedy, “The Story of Fire Saga”.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Fosshotel Husavik
Day 4
Myvatn | Husavik Location Information Description
Lake MyVatn, Iceland
Begin touring the Diamond Circle by visiting the area around Lake Myvatn – an otherworldly landscape dotted with pseudovolcanoes, hot pools, and geothermal powerstations. Visit Reykjahlid church, and hear how it became surrounded by lava in 1727.
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Hverir, Iceland
Next, discover Hverir sulfur springs before visiting Dimmuborgir for a short hike. Stop for lunch and explore the fascinating pseudocraters of Skutustadagigar.
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Husavik, Iceland
Arrive back in Husavik, Iceland’s whale-watching capital, for some free time and independent exploration. Explore the village, book a cruise, or perhaps visit the nearby GeoSea Spa.
Breakfast, Lunch
Fosshotel Husavik
Day 5
Dettifoss | Modrudalur | Vok Baths | Eastfjords Location Information Description
Dettifoss, Iceland
Head out to continue your journey along the Diamond Circle, stopping at Asbyrgi Canyon Visitor Center before heading to the awe-inspiring Dettifoss waterfall, one of Europe’s most powerful.
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Modrudalur, Iceland
Continue on through the wilderness to Modrudalur, the highest working farm in Iceland. Have lunch and explore some of the old turf houses.
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Vok, Iceland
Visit Vok Baths to experience the tradition of bathing in natural geothermal waters, floating in hot tubs on this beautiful lake.
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Faskrudsfjordur, Iceland
Head on to your hotel in Faskrudsfjordur – a fascinating village in the Eastfjords once frequented by French fishermen.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Fosshotel Eastfjords
Day 6
Petra’s Stone Museum| Djupivogur | Vestrahorn Viking Village | Hofn Location Information Description
Djupivogur, Iceland
Head off to the quirky delight of Petra’s Stone Museum, before going to Djupivogur, a coastal village and artists’ haven, for some time to explore.
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Vestrahorn, Iceland
Head on to the Vestrahorn Viking Village, an abandoned film set located at the foot of a beautiful mountain.
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Vatnajokull, Iceland
Take some free time at Hofn, a small fishing town, before heading to your hotel, where you will enjoy dinner with your group.
Breakfast, Dinner
Fosshotel Vatnajokull
Day 7
Glacier Lagoon | Diamond Beach | Turf Church | Skaftafell Location Information Description
Jökulsárlón, Iceland
Travel to the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, dotted with crystal-blue icebergs, and then to nearby Diamond Beach, where you can marvel at glistening natural ice sculptures on the black sands.
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Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon, Iceland
Savor lunch with a view of the surrounding countryside at the Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon.
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Skaftafel, Iceland
Visit the traditional turf church at Hof, and then head on to the Skaftafell Wilderness Area and view some of its wonders: glaciers, waterfalls, a snow-capped volcano and lava fields.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Kirkjubæjarklaustur
Day 8
Black Sand Beach | South Coast Drive | Eldhestar Horse Farm Location Information Description
Skogafoss, Iceland
Discover Reynisfjara’s black sand beach and rock formations along with the legends of its history. Visit the nearby Skogafoss Waterfall, where on sunny days a double rainbow is often visible.
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Seljalandsfoss, Iceland
Journey to the beautiful Seljalandsfoss Waterfall where, weather permitting, the sure-footed can walk the trail that takes you behind the 60-meter falls.
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Eldhestar, Iceland
Then admire the distinctive Icelandic horse in a show at Eldhestar Horse Farm. All Icelandic horses are descendants of those brought by the Vikings, and are known for their surefootedness and their extra gait, the “tolt”.
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Reykjavik, Iceland
Head on to your hotel in Reykjavik for a farewell dinner with your group.
Breakfast, Dinner
Fosshotel Reykjavik
Day 9
Tour Ends in Reykjavik Location Information Description
Reykjavik, Iceland
Your tour ends after breakfast.
Breakfast
Important information:
Important Information
Cancellation Policy
- 70 days or more prior to departure: Forfeiture of deposit
- 69 - 16 days prior to departure: 30% per person
- 15 - 8 days prior to departure: 50% per person
- 7 - 1 days prior to departure: 90% per person
- On day of departure: 100% per person
- All cancellations must be received in writing prior to tour departure. The cancellation policy will apply according to the date that the cancellation notification is received. The MINIMUM cancellation penalty is the deposit amount.
- The purchase to trip cancellation insurance is strongly recommended.
Terms and Conditions
- Land only “from price” is per person based on two people sharing a room together.
- All prices are in US Dollars.
- A non-refundable land deposit of $250 per person is required for coach tours. Deposits are required within 5 days of making the reservation. Early booking discounts require higher deposits.
- The final payment must be made by credit card no later than 80 days prior to departure date. If payment is not received as scheduled, the reservation will automatically cancel and deposit payment become forfeit.
- Once confirmed any revision to land tours will incur a $50 handling fee per booking. If clients cancel from one tour and rebook on another tour or another date, a cancellation fee may apply. Revisions are not permitted within 14 days of departure or once documents have been issued.
- Documents will be shipped by U.P.S. ground service approximately 21 days prior to departure provided full payment has been received. If documents are required earlier, sufficient notice id required to arrange for early delivery by regular service. Late bookings will incur an express service delivery charge.
