8-Day Guided Iceland Circle Tour from Reykjavík: Lava Labyrinth, Hot Springs, Diamond Beach and Vatnajökull National Park
What you'll experience
Highlights
• Explore two national parks
• Golden Circle: Þingvellir, Geysir & Gullfoss
• Mývatn Nature Baths (towel included)
• Local museums, cultural experiences & soft adventures
• Visit Icelandic horse stables & geothermal greenhouse
• Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon boat trip (May–September)
• Optional whale watching in Akureyri – morning of Day 3 (April–October)
• Flowing lava experience at the Icelandic Lava Show
8 days
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Day 1 — Arrival Day (Reykjavik)
Individual transfer by Flybus shuttle bus from Keflavik airport to your accommodation in Reykjavik. You may explore Iceland's capital city on your own if time allows.Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Reykjavík Natura Berjaya Iceland Hotel - 2
Day 2 — Volcano Crater, Fjords & Mountains
At 09:00, meet our tour guide and depart from Reykjavík Natura Berjaya Iceland Hotels. Travel west along the scenic Hvalfjörður fjord and the town of Borgarnes. Easy hike on Grábrók volcano crater in the middle of a greenish lava field. Further north visit Glaumbær, one of Iceland's most beautiful turf house farms and folk museums. Continue along scenic fjord landscape and over several mountain passes until we reach Akureyri, the capital of North Iceland. The overnight location at allows you to walk around the beautiful town of Akureyri.
Borgarnes
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Akureyri Berjaya Iceland Hotel - 3
Day 3 — The Capital of North Iceland, Lake Mývatn & Geothermal baths
In the morning, explore the town of Akureyri, also called the capital of North Iceland, and admire the panoramic view over the Eyjafjörður fjord.
Optional whale watching tours are available at 09:00.
In the afternoon, travel to Goðafoss, the waterfalls of the Gods. Then explore Lake Mývatn, known as a geological wonderland and for its abundant birdlife. See the strange lava formations at Kálfaströnd, the pseudo craters at Skútustaðir and the tephra cone Hverfjall. Finally, end the afternoon relaxing in the geothermal Mývatn Nature Baths with a fantastic view over the whole area.
Godafoss Waterfalls
Myvatn Lake
Myvatn Nature Baths
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Mývatn Berjaya Iceland Hotel - 4
Day 4 — Lava Labyrinth, Hot Springs & Travel East
In the morning, walk in the lava labyrinth at Dimmuborgir, "the dark castles", hoping to get a glimpse of the trolls who are said to live there. In the afternoon, visit the hot spring area of Námaskarð with bubbling mud pools and steaming solfataras. Head through the uninhabited highlands and moon-like surroundings to East Iceland. From June to August, the tour includes a detour to the powerful waterfall Dettifoss.
Namaskard
Dettifoss Waterfall
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Hérað Berjaya Iceland Hotel - 5
Day 5 — East Fjords, Glacier Lagoon & Diamond Beach
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 the route, visit an attractive stone and mineral collection. Then, in the afternoon, see Vatnajökull – Europe's biggest glacier visible all over Southeast Iceland. We end the day with a stop at Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon filled with floating icebergs, exploring the extraordinary site and might see seals swimming in the arctic waters. A boat tour between floating icebergs is included in the program from May through September. You can walk on the black sandy beach (The Diamond Beach) where large icebergs get stranded.
Please note that the itinerary on this specific day can change due to seasonal factors, such as daylight.
Vatnajokull Glacier
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon - 6
Day 6 — Vatnajökull National Park & South Coast
Travel along the southern part of the glacier Vatnajökull and get a glimpse at Europe's second-largest national park, which has Iceland's highest mountains, an alpine environment, and Europe's largest glacier.
In the afternoon, a beautiful drive with many natural wonders awaits us as we head across the Eldhraun lava field, cross the sandy desert of the south coast, overlooked by mountainous cliffs, glaciers and waterfalls. Experience the unique Icelandic Lava Show where you get to witness and feel the heat from molten lava! Stroll along the black lava beach of Reynisfjara near Vík. 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. Continue to the high but narrow Seljalandsfoss waterfall, which plunges over the mountain. An exciting trail goes behind the fall – if you are prepared to get wet!
Please note that the itinerary on this specific day can change due to seasonal factors, such as daylight.
Hofn
Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
Reynisfjara
Skogafoss Waterfall
Seljalandsfoss Waterfall
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Stracta Hotel Hella - 7
Day 7 — Icelandic Horses & Golden Circle
Explore classics today as we travel the route of the Golden Circle sights. Start the day at Friðheimar, where you learn about the Icelandic horse, its unique qualities and history and visit a geothermal greenhouse. Later on, see steam from the Geysir geothermal fields as we arrive. 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 5-7 minute intervals. Continue to Gullfoss, "the golden falls", a double waterfall that tumbles 32 meters into the Hvítá river and attracts travellers in summer and winter. Travel inland to Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. As we return to Reykjavík, we will take you for a short city tour to show highlights of the world's northernmost capital.
Geysir Geothermal Area
Strokkur
Gullfoss
Thingvellir National Park
Meals: B: Included, D: Excluded, L: ExcludedStay: Reykjavík Natura Berjaya Iceland Hotel - 8
Day 8 — Departure Day (Reykjavik)
Individual transfer by Flybus shuttle from your accommodation in Reykjavik to Keflavik airport.
NOTES:
- Itineraries may be subject to change at short notice during severe weather conditions and certain outdoor activities/day trips may be cancelled during the winter season in Iceland. In these rare cases, where situations of force majeure apply, excursions/activities cannot be refunded but the local guides will try their best to find reasonable alternatives where and whenever possible.
- Accommodations are subject to change.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded
What's included
Included
- 7 nights accommodation with breakfast
- 6 days escorted bus tour with English-speaking guide/driver-guide
- Arrival & departure airport transfer by Flybus shuttle (no guide)
- 7x breakfast
- 1x dinner
- Glaumbær Folk Museum
- Mývatn Nature Baths including towel
- Stone Museum
- Amphibian boat tour on Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon (May-Sept depending on weather conditions)
- Icelandic Lava Show
- Icelandic horse stables & geothermal greenhouse
- Entrance fees
- Free Wi-Fi on the bus
- Use of snow & ice grippers spike (for winter departures)
- Use of flashlight (for winter departures)
Not included
- Airfares or related transportation between your home and departure city
- All personal expenses including hotel room service and meals; however, you have the option to pay for meals the tour guide arranges
- Entrance fees & optional tours (Prices vary from season to season; only the price at the ticket booth / box office is final)
- Any private expenses
- Any additional services
- All meals not listed under "included"
- Single supplement (mandatory when in a single room)
Cancellation policy
| When you cancel | Refund | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 days before | 0% | Cancellation Made Within 30 days prior to departure, No Refund |
| 31–44 days before | 50% | Cancellation Made Within 31 days to 44 days prior to departure, Refund 50% of total purchase amount |
| 45+ days before | 80% | Cancellation Made 45 or more days prior to departure, Refund 80% of total purchase amount |
Important info
Special notes
- Min Age : 8+.
- Max People: 30.
- Northern Lights are only visible from September to mid-April. Northern Lights cannot be guaranteed, but on longer tours there is a higher chance to see the Auroras.
- Itineraries may be subject to change at short notice during severe weather conditions and certain outdoor activities/day trips may be cancelled during the winter season in Iceland. In these rare cases, where situations of force majeure apply, excursions/activities cannot be refunded but the local guides will try their best to find reasonable alternatives where and whenever possible.
- Accommodations are subject to change.
- Q&A:
Where should I meet the guide?
Meet with your tour guide on day 2, just before 9:00 am in the lobby of your hotel.
When and where does the tour start?
The tour starts on day 2, just before 9:00 am in the lobby of your hotel.
What are first and last days for?
Arrival and departure days are to make your flight arrangements easier and to have a free day of leisure. The tour starts on day 2 and ends the day before departure.
Do you arrange airport transfers?
The local operator provides airport transfers with the Flybus, available on arrival hall at KEF airport.
In what language is the tour?
All of our tours are English-speaking.
When can we see the Northern Lights?
The Northern Lights season is from September to mid-April. We carefully choose locations to maximize your chances to see the northern lights with the help of a professional tour guide.
Are the Northern Lights guaranteed on this trip?
The Northern Lights or Aurora Borealis as they are also referred to are one of the many natural wonders of the world. As a naturally occurring phenomenon, the appearance of the Northern Lights is notoriously difficult to predict any further in advance than about two hours before it happens. As much is dependent on solar activity, we cannot accurately predict when they will occur or how frequently. Every endeavour will be made on this trip to see the Northern Lights if it is the correct time of year to see the lights. However, this is not guaranteed.
Can you assist with booking additional accommodation?
Of course, we can help you book pre/post tour accommodation if you wish to stay in the same hotels as the ones we use on the tour. We always have some rooms on allotment for pre/post nights. If you would like to stay an extra day in Reykjavík before or after the tour, please contact our team.
What is the midnight sun?
During the summer months, Iceland gets a few days where the sun never even touches the horizon, ending in 24 hours of Daylight. This phenomenon is most visible around the Summer Solstice, June 21st.
I'm a solo traveller, is there a single supplement?
A single supplement is mandatory for this trip if you want to have your own room.
What is the age range?
The minimum age limit for this tour is 8 years old and we don’t recommend it for younger children. There is, on the other hand, no maximum age for this tour.
Are the flights included?
Flights before and after the tour are not included.
What is the suggested budget for meals?
Somewhere between 8.000 and 10.000 ISK per person per day is a good budget for meals while on the tour.
Are there locations to purchase food while we are on the trip or must the meals be pre-packed?
We will make stops during the tour at restaurants, supermarkets and gas stations where meals, drinks and snacks can be purchased while on the tour.
How much time is spent at each attraction?
We stop for about 40 minutes at each attraction.
Pricing notes (children, single supplement)
* Price for Double Occupancy applies when two persons stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Triple rooms are double rooms with an extra bed and ideal for two adults and one child. (For inquiries about triple rooms, please contact our customer service.)
* Child price applies when a child 8-11 years of age shares one standard hotel room with 2 adults.
* Tour is not recommended for children younger than 8 years of age.
* Maximum room capacity: 3 people including adult and child/infant.
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