Iceland Highlights
From CAD $4,612 Was CAD $5,125
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Group Tour
Easy
Rating
(10 reviews)
Experience Overview
Embrace adventure on this Iceland journey with the Blue Lagoon, featuring all the natural and manmade highlights of this ethereal world of fire and ice. The highlights? A walk in the ancient Thingvellir National Park and rewarding soak with the locals in geothermal waters.
Highlights
Dining Summary
- 3 Dinner (D)
- 5 Breakfast (B)
Be My Guest
- Selfoss: Join a local storyteller and her famous songwriter husband for insights into their family history and an exclusive Be My Guest dinner.
Dive into Culture
- Grindavik: Bathe in the warm healing waters of the geothermal Blue Lagoon.
Iconic Experience
- Reykjavik: Explore the city with your Travel Director. See the old town center, the parliament building, Höfði House, the colorful harbor and the Hallgrímskirkja.
- Reykholt: Stop at this pretty village, home of poet and medieval scholar Snorri Sturluson.
- Akranes: Learn about the living conditions and daily routines of local inhabitants throughout Akranes' history during a visit to the Akranes Folk Museum.
- Snaefellsjokull: Admire Iceland's unforgettable geography on today's excursion to the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. See spectacular glaciers, waterfalls, lava fields and volcanoes.
- Gullfoss Falls: Learn about the waterfall's preservation as you marvel at its impressive beauty and magnitude.
- Geysir: Visit Geysir and watch the dazzling activity of Strokkur as it shoots water and steam to the sky.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®
- Hellisheidavirkjun: Experience first-hand how green, sustainable energy is produced at Iceland's newest geothermal heat and electric power station in Hellisheidi. Your visit supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy.
Must-see Highlights
- Discover Reykjavík
- Visit Akranes Folk Museum, the 'Golden Circle' - Gullfoss Waterfall, Geysir Hot Spring Area and Thingvellir National Park and the geothermal Blue Lagoon
- View Harpa Concert Hall, Austurvöllur Square, Hallgrímskirkja Church, Waterfalls at Hraunfoss and Barnafoss, Deildartunguhver Hot Spring, Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Sellfoss and Reykjanes Peninsula
- See Hvalfjörður (Whale Bay), Grundarfjörður Fishing Village, Lake Kleifarvatn and Krýsuvík
Trafalgar Difference
- Reykjavik: Check into local art at the Grand Hotel Reykjavik as you discover the spellbinding mythology and nods to Icelandic nature dotted throughout this hotel in the heart of the capital.
Trip Details
Product Code: 34600
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Family, 55+
Tour Operator:
Trafalgar (CA)
Supplier Code: 577.1911A
Starts: Reykjavik, Iceland
Finishes: Reykjavik, Iceland
Duration: 6 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Easy
Includes
Whats Included
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- Must-see sightseeing
- Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- Optional Experiences and free time
- On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $4,612 ($769 /day)
Itinerary
Your epic journey through lush lava fields and the windswept landscapes of Iceland begins in the quirky capital of Reykjavík. The northernmost capital of the world seems infused with vivid color, from the bustling byway of Laugavegur to the enthusiasm of the city's friendly locals. Spend time exploring Iceland's Viking heritage, pay tribute to the sun and snap a selfie in front of The Sun Voyager or stroll around the lively Old Harbor, before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a drink and Canapes to kick-start your love affair with Iceland. This evening, you’ll check into the Grand Hotel Reykjavík, our Stays With Stories accommodation, where nods to local mythology and nature provide the perfect introduction to a city that celebrates art around every turn. Admire the dramatic glass artwork by local artist Leifur Breiðfjörð, on proud display in the lobby as you check in for your first night in mystical Iceland.
Accommodation: Grand
Meals: Dinner
Explore the small capital city of Reykjavík on a sightseeing tour with your Travel Director this morning. View all the city's major attractions including the Parliament, the Harpa Concert Hall, and the city's main landmark, the Hallgrímskirkja Church, perched at the top of a hill in the heart of the city. Leave the city behind and travel through the undersea tunnel Hvalfjörðr to Akranes, whose local Folk Museum you visit before enjoying views of the rugged coastline from the town’s lighthouse. View Deildartunguhver, Europe’s highest-flowing hot spring, followed by a visit to Reykholt, famously the former 13th-century home of one of Iceland’s most loved authors, Snorri Sturluson. Nature takes center stage this afternoon, when you view Hraunfoss and nearby Barnafoss, both beautiful waterfalls in their own right and a soul-stirring way to end your day.
Accommodation: Vesturland
Meals: Breakfast
Bundle up warmly as you make your way to the wild, sea-swept landscapes of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. You’ll soon discover why it’s fondly called 'Iceland in miniature', revealing glaciers, waterfalls, lava fields and volcanic peaks all along this compact stretch of coast. Watch for seals basking on black sand beaches and admire the fairy-tale mountain of Kirkjufell that rises like a spire beside the sea. Return to Borgarnes for a relaxed evening at leisure. Perhaps take a stroll along the town’s peaceful waterfront promenade, visit the Settlement Center to uncover Viking history or simply unwind with a hot drink while soaking up views of the fjord.
Accommodation: Vesturland
Meals: Breakfast
As you travel around Iceland’s 'Golden Circle’, Mother Nature’s magic touch can be seen around every turn. Visit the 'Golden Waterfall' of Gullfoss, saved at the turn of the last century by the tenacity of a farmer's daughter who threatened to throw herself into its depths if it was developed for hydroelectric power. Then, head to the world-famous hot spring area of Geysir and see Strokkur shoot a spectacular plume of water and steam high into the air. You’ll see first-hand how the movements of the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates have carved into the Earth's crust, in the UNESCO-listed Thingvellir National Park. This evening, Connect With Locals with a local storyteller and her songwriter husband, and delve into their colorful family history, then join them for dinner at an exclusive Be My Guest experience. Continue to Selfoss later, where you'll stay overnight.
Accommodation: Selfoss
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Start the day with a visit to Iceland's newest geothermal heat and electric power station in Hellisheiði, the second largest of its kind in the world. During this MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience learn why Hellisheiðarvirkjun is a world leader in the utilisation of geothermal energy. You can almost feel the Earth simmering under the surface as you journey across Reykjanes Peninsula, a UNESCO Global Geopark. This is the only place in the world where the Mid-Atlantic Ridge is visible above sea level. View Strandarkikja and let some of its legendary powers bring you good luck. Then, watch as sulphurous steam emerges from the lunar landscapes surrounding Lake Kleifarvatn. Dive Into Culture at the world-famous Blue Lagoon (please remember to pack your swimwear), whose steaming turquoise waters are said to have healing powers. For an extra special treat, rub some of the lagoon’s famous silica-mud on your skin and enjoy a sauna with lagoon views. This evening, we reminisce over the myths and legends we've encountered along the way, during dinner with newfound friends and your Travel Director.
Accommodation: Grand
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
For now, it's time to say a fond farewell to Iceland after an unforgettable trip.
Meals: Breakfast
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Reviews
Melanie Scott - Traveled, May 2024
The spectacular Land of Fire and Ice I have been travelling with Trafalgar for many years and always find them to be most helpful in the planning and booking of their tours. If there has ever been a problem, they are always there to assist. This is a great tour of the southern part of Iceland with visits to some of the most spectacular places. The Travel Director and coach driver are experts in the area and locations. The hotels are great, the included dinners delicious and the Option Excursions worth taking. Unfortunately due to the active volcano we were unable to visit the Blue Lagoon, but a fantastic alternative was found for us. I highly recommend this Trafalgar Tour.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/20/2024
Joie Tauber - Traveled, August 2023
Great service by the guide and the driver. Wonderful itinerary. Kept us very busy with wonderful experiences. Very well organized itinerary.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/20/2023
Paul Randall/Dolores Lacey - Traveled, September 2023
Great time with Trafalgar in Iceland The entire tour was well organized and very informative. The hotels were adequate and clean and the food was excellent. The itinerary and points of interest are more than you could do on your own. Travel Director was chock full of information. Bus Driver was very safe & friendly. He even played the trumpet at one stop. The be my guest experience at the home/restaurant/husbands guitar playing was entertaining.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/21/2024
Judith Rouse - Traveled, October 2023
The tour was all inclusive with many interesting sights, delicious meals and knowledgeable tour guide, comfortable transportation and service. I absolutely loved the Blue Lagoon. It was the trip of a lifetime.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/15/2023
Trusted Customer - Traveled, September 2023
Cool! Tamara Henry was So Great, keep me engaged, knowledgeable , informative. Robert driver was Wonderful, professional driver, safe and courteous. They both made trip fabulous. Give them raises.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/25/2023
Cheryl Chapman - Traveled, August 2023
Trafalgar is the way to travel. This was my 4th trip with Trafalgar and first since the pandemic. I highly recommend them. I love being able to travel and not having to worry about a thing when I get there. I can just kick back and enjoy. The travel director and bus driver were amazing. Transportation to and from the airport is taken care of. I only have to deal with my luggage those 2 times on the trip. Hotels are good, food is great, optional experiences are always worth choosing to do. Beautiful country with such a variety of landscape. Waterfalls, geysers, lava fields, mountains and oceans Still with enough time to shop or kick back, which ever you choose.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/22/2023
Trusted Customer - Traveled, September 2023
Iceland, a small but exciting country. Trafalgar, by its tour guide, Tamara Henry and driver Mike, provided a thoroughly enjoyable experience in covering the Icelandic countryside. Tamara was knowledgeable of the points of interest wherever we stopped and passed that knowledge onto us. Without her expertise, I an certain the tour would not have been nearly successful as it was. While the tour covered a substantial number of points of interest, nothing is perfect. I feel that a few less stops at small churches for photo ops would not have been missed. This notwithstanding, Tamara's highlighting the key stops along our way made for a truly enjoyable tour.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/20/2023
Trusted Customer - Traveled, September 2023
Great Guide was enthusiastic length of tour. Hotels were clean. Days filled with activity.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/25/2023
Kelly Perkins - Traveled, September 2023
I had a wonderful vacation with Trafalgar. Tamara and Michael were wonderful! Wonderful Itinerary and group travel is a lot of fun. You get to meet lots of great people !
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/23/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, October 2023
Fantastic info and tour guide. Always interesting. Extremely interesting country with lots of history and geology.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/21/2023
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