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    7 day - An independent summer tour of Iceland

    Enjoy the ultimate escape to Iceland's Golden Circle & Northern Highlights. Join us for an independent tour to the land of ice and fire in the middle of the North Atlantic. We will take you out to see the most famous sights around the Golden Circle, hot springs and much more.

    Visit filming locations from the Game of Thrones Iceland such as ancient site of Þingvellir and then areas around Akureyri such as the Goðafoss waterfall. As a finale you will have a day and night at the Blue Lagoon for a soak in the warm healing waters.

    Day 1
    Arrive Reykjavik.
    Day 2
    Round trip day tour visiting the Geysir Hot Spring, Hvammsvík geothermal sea baths, Gullfoss Waterfall, Þingvellir National Park and dairy farm lunch
    Day 3
    South Coast Highlights: Skógafoss Waterfall, Seljalandsfoss Waterfall, Reynisfjara Black Beach and Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike
    Day 4
    Arrive Akureyri, the largest town in the north of Iceland
    Day 5
    Explore Lake Myvatn, Dettifoss, Selfoss and Godafoss
    Day 6
    Blue Lagoon afternoon of relaxing
    Day 7
    Depart Reykjavik, transfer from hotel to airport
    Start/End Place
    Reykjavik, Iceland
    Country Visited
    Iceland
    Duration
    7 Days
    Travel Style
    Independent
    Suitability
    Easy
    Code
    50DN0330

    Please note that all our itineraries, inclusions, dates and prices displayed on this website may change at any time. If you book an itinerary today and have this confirmed it will be the itinerary that is delivered to you. However, the online itinerary on our website may change in the meantime.

    As a Certified B Corporation, 50 Degrees North has designed this tour using handpicked local hoteliers and suppliers who share our ethos of delivering services and activities of high social and environmental standards.

    The CO2-e per person per day of all tours is carefully measured following each season. We fully offset all emissions of our tours on your behalf, and we constantly look at ways to reduce emissions where possible.

    Details

    Transportation

    Day tours in a super jeep, minivan, Flight to/from Akureyri.

    Included
    • Return Keflavik airport transfers
    • Meet & Greet service at hotel
    • 5 nights at centrally located 3.5 star hotels in Reykjavik and Akureyri
    • 1 night at local inn by the Blue Lagoon
    • Daily breakfast
    • Day tour with small group to visit Dimmuborgir, Mývatn Nature Baths & Goðafoss Waterfall
    • Golden Circle small group day tour
    • Sólheimajökull glacier walk with small group tour
    • Entrance to Blue Lagoon
    • Flight Reykjavik to Akureyri return
    • 24-hour emergency service
    • Taxes and service fees
    Not Included
    • Meals not specified in the itinerary
    • Gratitudes and items of personal nature
    • Travel insurance
    • International flights
    • Transfer from and to Reykjavik and Akureyri Domestic Airport

    Itinerary

    Day 1 - Arrive Reykjavik.

    Private transfer from Keflavik International Airport to your hotel where you will meet our local guide. He will give you the best tips on what to do and see in Reykjavik and Iceland. After settling in, the afternoon and evening is yours to explore the compact & vibrant city centre with its abundance of museums, restaurants and bars to suit all tastes. If you're interested in checking out Icelandic design or experiencing the city's thriving coffee culture, head to the main street, Laugavegur, and enjoy its various shops and cosy cafes. Be sure to check out the Harp Opera house on the harbour.

    We also suggest a visit to the Aurora Reykjavik Museum in the heart of downtown. It is Iceland's first educational and recreational Northern Lights Centre where multimedia is used to explain when, why and how the Northern Lights work, with the highlights being large HD projection of the Auroras.

    Accommodation
    Hotel Alda or similar
    Restaurants
    Sægreifinn
    Fiskmarkaðurinn
    Vid Fjorubordid lobster restaurant
    Optional Add Ons
    Horse Riding in Iceland
    Whale Watching from Reykjavik

    Day 2 - Round trip day tour visiting the Geysir Hot Spring, Hvammsvík geothermal sea baths, Gullfoss Waterfall, Þingvellir National Park and dairy farm lunch

    Day small group tour to the Golden Circle region. You will be picked up by small minivan (max 14 travellers) from your hotel - Þingvellir National Park, home of Iceland’s ancient Viking parliament and listed as a UNESCO’s World Heritage site will be our first stop. There you will take a walk to experience firsthand the geological phenomenon that is the Mid-Atlantic ridge.

    While you are in Iceland, there is a “must do” to try all the authentic Iceland has to offer. You get the chance to visit an Icelandic dairy farm and enjoy what Icelander’s call, "Made in satin”. That means enjoying food and products which the farmers make with their own hands.

    After lunch, head to the Geysir blow hole and then the Gullfoss waterfall. Then it is your chance to bathe in one of Iceland’s hot springs, the new Hvammsvík geothermal sea baths. These are luxury geothermal sea baths located in Hvalfjörður (whale fjord) and there you get the most stunning view while relaxing both mind and body. Return to Reykjavik in the late afternoon.

    Meals
    1 Breakfast
    Transportation
    8 hours duration
    Accommodation
    Hotel Alda

    Day 3 - South Coast Highlights: Skógafoss Waterfall, Seljalandsfoss Waterfall, Reynisfjara Black Beach and Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike

    On this 11-12 hour Iceland South Coast small group tour (max. 10 travellers) you will be picked up from your hotel between 07:30 and 08:00. Seljalandsfoss waterfall is the first stop, with a walking trail that leads behind it. On sunny days you can see a beautiful rainbow and if you are lucky, a unicorn sliding down. Then, straight up, Skógafoss waterfall is the second stop.

    Then it is time to go glacier hiking on the Sólheimajökull Glacier. Walking on a glacier with Iceland’s most powerful volcano lying underneath it is a surreal experience. On top of it you will get hot chocolate and an Icelandic pastry.

    Reynisfjara or Black Sand Beach is the last stop before heading to the Viking lodge. This is where Game of thrones was filmed and this is where the troll is out in the ocean towing 3 mast ship to shore. This is where you see the famous beautiful basaltic rocks in the mountain.

    Be sure to carry warm clothing, rain gear and good shoes.

    Meals
    1 Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel Alda

    Day 4 - Arrive Akureyri, the largest town in the north of Iceland

    This morning, take the flybus to the domestic airport where you'll board a 60 minute flight to the beautiful town of Akureyri.

    Often referred to as the "capital" of the north, Akureyri is by far the largest town in the north of Iceland and it's the second largest urban area in Iceland with a population little less than 20,000. Located only 60 kilometres from the Arctic circle, the mountains in the area are often capped with snow year round.

    For the next two nights you'll be staying at the comfortable hotel right in the town's centre.

    Meals
    1 Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Director's Choice

    Day 5 - Explore Lake Myvatn, Dettifoss, Selfoss and Godafoss

    Today you will be entering the other worldly landscapes of Lake Myvatn where the scenes for "North of the Wall" were filmed. You will be picked up at your hotel at 9am and then have a full day of touring this area.

    The Lake Mývatn area is considered by many to be the most beautiful and, at the same time, the most catastrophic place in Iceland. Discover the magical wonderland of Lake Myvatn with an experienced local tour guide including all the top attractions and the Myvatn Nature Baths. This tour is unique in that you also visit the amazing Dettifoss waterfall, the most powerful waterfall in Europe featured in films such as Promethius. Game of Thrones filming locations including Höfði where the North of the wall was filmed and Star Wars filming location are also visited.

    You will stop along the way for lunch (not included) and we recommend bringing good walking shoes, bathing suit and towel (can be rented), water bottle and warm clothing in winter time.

    Meals
    1 Breakfast
    Transportation
    7,5 hours duration
    Accommodation
    Director's Choice

    Day 6 - Blue Lagoon afternoon of relaxing

    This morning, fly back to Reykjavik and then transfer to the Blue Lagoon for a therapeutic afternoon and evening in the healing waters of the Blue Lagoon. Stay overnight at the Northern Light Inn, which is just a stone's throw from the international airport.

    Meals
    1 Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Northern Light Inn

    Day 7 - Depart Reykjavik, transfer from hotel to airport

    Our services end after breakfast and a private transfer to the international airport.

    Meals
    1 Breakfast
    Dates & Prices

    All prices listed are per person, twin share. Indicative price for 2024.

    Dates
    Valid From
    Valid To
    From Price
    Status
    Accommodation
    1 May 2024
    30 Sep 2024
    1 May 2024
    30 Sep 2024
    EUR 3,035
    Available
    Standard
    1 May 2024
    30 Sep 2024
    1 May 2024
    30 Sep 2024
    EUR 1,549
    Available
    Extra for Single

    Important Information

    Lunch can be purchased along the way during the day trips or bring your own. Boots can also be hired if necessary.

    The program is flexible and can be tailored to your preferences. The hiking is easy on these tours. Ask us for a private quote - the day tours included are small group tours.

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