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Escorted bus tour around Iceland, weekly departures, all year-round. Explore the island of fire and ice and travel with an international group on Iceland's ring road. Discover stunning scenery and dramatic landscapes. A local expert guide helps you explore the unspoiled Icelandic countryside with volcanoes, lava fields, hot springs, mountains, fjords, glaciers, and waterfalls. Enjoy a leisurely group tour on Iceland's ring road, combining nature, soft adventure, and cultural experiences.
What's Included
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
Upon arrival look for the Reykjavik Excursions Flybus shuttles located just outside the airport terminal. A Flybus voucher will be provided upon booking. If you need assistance, contact the Reykjavik Excursions/Flybus representative at their sales counter in the arrival hall. The transfer takes about 45 minutes to the BSI bus station in Reykjavík. There you might either continue with the same bus or be transferred to a smaller coach to your accommodation in Reykjavík according to instructions of the driver. Your tour guide will meet you at Berjaya Reykjavík Natura Hotel before the 09 AM departure.
Itinerary
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1Reykjavik
Relax at your hotel or explore Iceland’s capital city on your own if time allows. The hotel is ideally located to explore the city on foot.
4 hours • Admission ticket free -
2Reykjavik
At 09:00 meet your tour guide in the hotel lobby.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Grabrok Crater
Get a chance to climb the Grábrók volcano crater. This 3000 years old crater is surrounded by a nicely moss covered lava field – possible to walk up to the rim of the crater (20 min) for a splendid view over the lava field and its region.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Glaumbaer Museum
urther north visit Glaumbær, one of Iceland’s most beautiful turf house farms and folk museums.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
5Akureyri
In the morning we explore Akureyri, a charming town of 18000 inhabitants. Sometimes called 'The capital of the north' it is the largest town outside the southwest corner.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
6Akureyri Botanical Garden
This beautiful public park has been open since 1912. Contains about 7000 species of plants.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Godafoss
One of the prettiest waterfall in Iceland. 'Waterfall of the Gods' draws its name from the time when Christianity became the official religion of Iceland.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Lake Myvatn
Lake Mývatn which is known for its geological wonders and active bird life during summer. We stop at the bizarre lava formations at Kálfaströnd followed by a walk around the many pseudo craters.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
9Myvatn Nature Baths (Jardbodin vid Myvatn)
Relax in the geothermal Mývatn Nature Baths with a fantastic view over the whole area. Admission and rental towel included.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
10Dimmuborgir Lava Formations
In the morning we hike in a lava labyrinth at Dimmuborgir “the dark castles”, hoping to get a glimpse of the trolls who are said to live there.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11Námaskarð
We visit the hot spring area of Námaskarð with bubbling mud pools and steaming solfataras.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12Dettifoss Waterfall
From June to August the tour includes a detour to Dettifoss. Europe's most powerful waterfall in the northern part of Vatnajökull National Park.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
13East Region
It’s a day to admire the dramatic fjord landscape and its tiny fishing villages at the end of twisty roads in the East Fjords and on route we visit an interesting stone and mineral collection. In the afternoon we see Vatnajökull – Europe’s biggest glacier that is visible all over Southeast Iceland.
7 hours • Admission ticket free -
14Jokulsarlon
Jökulsárlón, a glacial lagoon filled with floating icebergs. Explore the amazing site and you might see seals swimming in arctic waters.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
15Fellsfjara
Black sandy beach, the so-called Diamond beach, across the road from Jökulsárlón. Here large icebergs from Jökulsárlón get stranded.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
16Vatnajokull National Park
Europe’s largest national park. Iceland’s highest mountains, an alpine environment, and Europe’s largest glacier, Vatnajökull.
Admission ticket free -
17Vik
Visit the village of Vík where we make a photo stop. The black lava beach with high bird cliffs and pounding waves is awe-inspiring
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
18Reynisfjara Beach
Take a stroll on the black lava beach and along bird cliffs at Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach. Interesting caves and impressive rock formations can be seen, including columnar basalt.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
19Skogafoss
In the small village of Skógar there is Skógafoss waterfall which is 60 meters high and is one of the most impressive waterfalls in the country
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
20Seljalandsfoss
A graceful ribbon-like waterfall, which drops from an overhanging lava cliff. It is possible to walk behind it, but do not expect to stay dry!
40 minutes • Admission ticket included -
21Skogar Museum
Iceland's past comes alive at one of Iceland's finest museums, the Skógar folk museum with its turf houses assemblage of traditions of territorial relics on display.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
22Fridheimar
Learn about the Icelandic horse, its unique qualities and history and visit a geothermal greenhouse.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
23Geysir
There is 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.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
24Gullfoss
The mighty waterfall of Gullfoss - the Golden falls - perhaps the most beautiful in the country. The glacial river of Hvítá (white river) tumbles 32 meters (105 ft.) in a double cascade. On a sunny day a rainbow is very likely in the massive spray.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
25Pingvellir National Park
UNESCO World Heritage site since 2004. Stroll around the country’s most sacred site, home of the oldest existing national parliament in the world, the Alþingi, and major events in the history of Iceland. Thingvellir is a place of fascinating natural beauty, a spectacular geological vista, set on a vast plain flanked by large fissures, right by Iceland’s largest lake, Thingvallavatn.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included -
26Reykjavik
Enjoy the highlights of Iceland’s exciting capital.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
27Reykjavik
Relax at your hotel or explore Iceland’s capital city on your own if time allows. The hotel is ideally located to explore the city on foot.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Welcome to Iceland. Individual transfer by Flybus shuttle bus from Keflavik Airport to your accommodation in Reykjavík.
Volcano Crater, Fjords & Mountains
The Capital of North Iceland, Lake Mývatn & Geothermal baths
Lava Labyrinth, Hot Springs & Travel East
East Fjords
Vatnajökull National Park, Glacier Lagoon, Diamond Beach & South Coast
Icelandic Horses & Golden Circle
Departure Day - Individual transfer by Flybus shuttle from your accommodation in Reykjavik to Keflavik Airport
Additional info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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