Day 1, SUN: SOUTH SHORE (300 km/186 mls)
We visit the glaciers, waterfalls, bird cliffs and lava beaches of South Iceland. Some of the highlights today include the famous Eyjafjallajökull volcano, the 60 meter high Skógafoss waterfall and the narrow Seljalandsfoss waterfall where there is a trail that goes behind the fall which is interesting – if you are prepared to get wet! There is an optional glacier walk or a visit to Skógar village together with our guide.

Day 2, MON: ÞJÓRSÁRDALUR (180 km/112 mls)
We travel alongside the Hekla volcano and visit the Hjálparfoss waterfall, the Viking farm ruins at Stöng and enjoy a leisurely hike to Gjáin, a green oasis in an otherwise rocky, barren moon landscape. Þjórsárdalur is a bit off the beaten path and dominated by Hekla as well as other volcanoes in the vicinity. Hekla is one of Iceland’s most active volcanoes; over 20 eruptions have occurred since 874. During the Middle Ages, Europeans called the volcano the “Gateway to Hell.”

Day 3, TUE: LEISURE DAY OR OPTIONAL DAY TOUR TO VATNAJÖKULL NATIONAL PARK (600 km/372 mls)
Today is a free day, or you can join an optional day tour to the southern part of the Vatnajökull National Park, home of Europe’s largest glacier and including a visit to Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon with floating icebergs.

Day 4, WED: WESTMAN ISLANDS (100 km/62 mls)
Ahoy! We take a short ferry ride to the Westman Islands. There is a bus and walking tour of the village of Heimaey and this extraordinary island. The volcanic eruption in 1973 is, without doubt, considered the largest natural disaster in Iceland in recent history. The eruption began on January 23rd on the island of Heimaey, the only populated island of the Vestmannaeyjar archipelago. After the evacuation of the inhabitants, and during the 5 months while the eruption lasted, there was much uncertainty as to whether or not the island could ever be repopulated. During our tour to the Westman Islands we explore bird cliffs, walk up the volcano crater and visit “Pompeii of the North”, a volcanic excavation project. You have the afternoon free to wander around the town of Heimaey, with its birds and signs of recent volcanic eruptions.

Day 5, THU: GOLDEN CIRCLE (230 km/143 mls)
A day to visit three of Iceland’s most important spots: Gullfoss waterfall, Geyser hot springs and Þingvellir National Park. Gullfoss “the golden falls“, is a double waterfall that tumbles 34 meters into the Hvítá river, and attracts tourists and travelers all year. You see steam from the Geysir geothermal fields as you arrive. Here there are a variety of hot springs and bubbling pools. The original geyser is now dormant but has been replaced by Strokkur „the Churn“, which erupts at 5-10 minute intervals. Next stop is at the ancient Viking Parliament area of Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Day 6, FRI: REYKJANES PENINSULA, BLUE LAGOON AND REYKJAVÍK (200 km/124 mls)
We take a less traveled route around Reykjanes Peninsula. Diverse geological features, the hot springs of Krýsuvík, mountains, lava fields, amazing bird cliffs, moon landscapes and fishing villages are on today’s itinerary. After an optional visit to the famous Blue Lagoon the tour ends after a Reykjavík city tour.

Note:

• About 1-2 hours light walking each day, mainly several short walks from the bus to the different nature sights.
• It is an easy tour in which nearly everyone can take part.
• Total mileage is about 1.010 km (627 miles) for the tour, and about 600 km (372 miles) for the optional tour

Optional tours that can be booked in advance:

• Day 3: Vatnajökull National Park, 12 hours for ... € per person

Those optional tours can also be booked and paid while on tour directly with the tour guide.

Other optional activities that can only be booked and paid during the tour:

• Different museums: between 5 € to 15 € entrance fee
• Glacier hike during South Shore Tour (day 7): ... €
• Boat Tour on Glacial Lagoon (day 9): ... €
• Blue Lagoon entrance & towel (day 12): ... € or Blue Lagoon visitor fee: ... €

Note that above prices are subject to change.

Price

Note that the number of rooms in the superior class is limited.

Children discount

In general the escorted coach tours are not recommended for children under the age of 10, except they are experienced coach tour travellers. Children 2-11 years pay 75% and 12 years and older full fare. On hotel tours the reductions are only valid when the child is sharing a room with two full paying persons. Largest available room type on hotel tours are triple (in some only double) rooms.