Iceland Complete 2019 - 9 days
Guided coach tour - Summer - 9 days
The Iceland Complete 9 day tour is a comprehensive package. Experience Iceland complete holidays with natural wonders, majestic landscapes and unique characteristics of the country. This complete Iceland escorted travel is an all-encompassing classic tour providing a mix of culture and magnificent nature and is guaranteed to enrich you with the most fulfilling and memorable vacations ever.
IT03 Map
Transfer to Reykjavík is on your own. We recommend the easy and convenient FlyBus Plus transfers. If you are arriving early, a great suggestion is to explore Reykjavik, the largest municipality in Iceland.
Please note guaranteed early check-in is not included in the price. Most hotels begin check-in around 14:00 (2:00pm).
Overnight stay in Reykjavik (airport transfer not included). Dinner on own.
Highlights: Reykjavík
From Reykjavík we head through the village of Hveragerði to explore Gullfoss, the Golden Waterfall, and the nearby Geysir hot spring area to see the famous Great Geysir and the very active Strokkur that spouts every few minutes. There are numerous other hot springs and boiling mud pools in the area. Continue along the south shore and stop to admire the waterfalls Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss before we continue to Dyrhólaey* nature reserve. Continue to the small town of Vík.
Highlights: Exploding Geysers - Waterfalls - Seabird Colony - Black Sand Beaches of the South Shore
Overnight and dinner: Vík area
*Please note that Dyrholaey is closed during nesting season in spring,mid- May until June 25th.
Approximate distance: 330 km / 205 miles
Cross Eldhraun, the most extensive lava field ever to flow on the face of the earth in historical times, before reaching the small town of Kirkjubæjarklaustur, a former site of a 12th century Catholic convent. The tour continues over Skeiðarársandur flood plains to Skaftafell National Park. Continue to the stunning Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon with huge icebergs floating on the lagoon. Throughout the day we have magnificent views of the mighty Vatnajökull Glacier. Today ends in Höfn area, which is a seacoast village located near the glacier.
Highlights: Lava Fields - Glacial Lagoon with Icebergs - Europe’s Largest Glacier
Overnight: Höfn area
Dinner: Dinner is on your own this evening. Höfn is famous for its excellent langoustines (Norway lobsters), and several restaurants in the town offer this specialty.
Approximate distance: 280 km / 174 miles
Today you will travel from Höfn through Almannaskarð Pass and stop to admire the majestic coastline. Continue to the towering mountains that form the magnificent East Fjords. Pass through coastal fjord villages on your way to Egilsstadir.
Highlights: Narrow Fjords - Steep Mountains - Picturesque Coastline
Overnight and dinner: Egilsstaðir area
Approximate distance: 260 km / 162 miles
Explore the empty vastness of Möðrudalsöræfi, the highland desert plateau, heading towards the Lake Mývatn area. On the way, stop at Dettifoss, Europe's most powerful waterfall. Visit Námaskarð Pass with boiling mud pools and vibrant colors. Explore the natural beauty of the Lake Mývatn area, including the Skútustaðagígar pseudo craters and Laxá salmon river. The Mývatn area is famous for being the home to more species of ducks than any other place on Earth, with very diverse birdlife in general.
Highlights: Highland Desert - Bizarre Lava Formations - Geothermal & Volcanic Activity - Rich Birdlife - Protected Salmon River
Overnight and dinner: Mývatn area
Approximate distance: 225 km / 139 miles
Start the day by exploring the strange lava formations at Dimmuborgir. Visit the magnificent Goðafoss waterfall and the old turf farm Laufás. Afterwards, continue to the picturescue Akureyri town, the largest in North Iceland. The town has charming buildings and beautiful view of the Eyjafjordur Fjord. After spending some time in Akureyri, continue along the coastal roads of Eyjafjordur and the Troll Peninsula. This is a beautiful drive along steep mountains with amazing views over the Arctic Sea and black sand coastline. Siglufjordur town has some of the finest timber buildings in the country, beautifully restored to their original glory. Siglufjordur is a very enjoyable and friendly town for an evening stroll.
Highlights: Waterfall “Of the Gods” - Folk Museum - The beautiful Troll Peninsula
Overnight and dinner: Siglufjordur.
Approximate distance: 215 km / 134 miles
We start the day by visiting Siglufjordur's award winning Herring-Era Museum. The museum recreates the atmosphere of the early 20th century when Siglufjordur was transformed into a herring boom town, thanks to a large migration of herring. Afterwards, head along majestic mountains and narrow passes to the historical town of Hofsos with its beautiful views over the ocean. After some time here, head onto Skagafjordur, considered to be one of the finest places in Iceland for historical preservation and horse breeding. Stop at Holar, one of Iceland’s most historical places. It was the cultural center of Iceland for over 700 years and has several fascinating ancient buildings on site. Today it is home to a world-famous agricultural university. This afternoon you’ll visit a local horse farm for an enjoyable introduction to the unique Icelandic horse breed with its special fifth gait – the tolt. Continue towards the village of Blonduos, built on both sides of Blanda, a river formed from a wilderness glacier. Cross the Holtavorduheidi plateau through Borgarfjordur to the beautiful town of Borgarnes.
Highlights: Fertile Farmlands – Scenic Views - Icelandic History – Unique Viking Horse with Demonstration
Overnight and dinner: Borgarnes area
Approximate distance: 315 km / 196 miles
Drive to Deildartunguhver, the most powerful hot spring in the world. A stop will be made to admire the beautiful Hraunfossar waterfalls, before we continue via Hvalfjörður Fjord to Lake Þingvallavatn, the largest lake in the country, and Þingvellir National Park. This UNESCO heritage site is where the world’s oldest continuing parliamentary government was founded in the 10th century. It is also the place where the North American and European tectonic plates meet. The road takes you back to Reykjavik where you’ll enjoy a short “farewell” city sightseeing tour before being dropped off at your hotel for the final night.
Highlights: Europe’s Largest Hot Spring - Picturesque Waterfalls - National Park with Geological Wonders (UNESCO) - Iceland’s Capital City
Overnight: Reykjavík. Dinner is on your own.
Approximate distance: 280 km / 174 miles
Departure day (transfer not included but can be booked on request)
| April 24, 2019 | English | |||
| May 01, 2019 | English | Small Group | ||
| May 08, 2019 | English | Small Group | ||
| May 15, 2019 | English | |||
| May 22, 2019 | English | |||
| May 29, 2019 | English | Small Group | ||
| June 03, 2019 | English | Small Group | ||
| June 05, 2019 | English | Small Group | ||
| June 12, 2019 | English | |||
| June 19, 2019 | English | Small Group | ||
| June 26, 2019 | English | |||
| July 03, 2019 | English | |||
| July 08, 2019 | English | |||
| July 10, 2019 | English | Small Group | ||
| July 15, 2019 | English | |||
| July 17, 2019 | English | |||
| July 22, 2019 | English | Small Group | ||
| July 24, 2019 | English | |||
| July 31, 2019 | English | |||
| August 05, 2019 | English | Small Group | ||
| August 07, 2019 | English | |||
| August 14, 2019 | English | |||
| August 21, 2019 | English | Small Group | ||
| August 28, 2019 | English | |||
| September 04, 2019 | English | |||
| September 11, 2019 | English | Small Group | ||
| September 13, 2019 | English | |||
| September 18, 2019 | English | |||
| September 20, 2019 | English | Small Group |
| Price per person in a double/twin room (Standard group max 36 people) | 284920 ISK (2122 EUR) |
| Price per person in a single room (Standard group max 36 people) | 355503 ISK (2647 EUR) |
| Price per person in a double/twin room (Standard group max 36 people) | 281384 ISK (2095 EUR) |
| Price per person in a single room (Standard group max 36 people) | 367064 ISK (2733 EUR) |
| Price per person in a double/twin room (Small group max 16 people) | 346800 ISK (2582 EUR) |
| Price per person in a single room (Small group max 16 people) | 432344 ISK (3219 EUR) |
| Price per person in a double/twin room (Standard group max 36 people) | 334151 ISK (2488 EUR) |
| Price per person in a single room (Standard group max 36 people) | 454784 ISK (3386 EUR) |
| Price per person in a double/twin room (Small group max 16 people) | 401880 ISK (2992 EUR) |
| Price per person in a single room (Small group max 16 people) | 522648 ISK (3892 EUR) |
| Price per person in a double/twin room (Standard group max 36 people) | 313753 ISK (2336 EUR) |
| Price per person in a single room (Standard group max 36 people) | 422008 ISK (3142 EUR) |
| Price per person in a double/twin room (Small group max 16 people) | 381345 ISK (2840 EUR) |
| Price per person in a single room (Small group max 16 people) | 489463 ISK (3645 EUR) |
USD
EUR
GBP
CAD
DKK
NOK
SEK
CHF
JPY
