Travel Type
Guided Tours
Duration
9 Days/8 Nights
Country
Iceland
Exotik Experiences by Intrepid Travel
Since 1989, Intrepid Travel has been redefining the way we explore the world, creating meaningful, positive change through unforgettable small group journeys. From active adventures to comfort and premium experiences, there’s a style (and budget) for every type of traveler. Imagine immersive travel in over 100 countries, intimate groups of 12–14 participants and the insight of a passionate English-speaking local leader bringing each destination to life. Authentic. Responsible. Unforgettable. Now available via Exotik Journeys!
Tour Specifications
– Group size: 1 to 12
– Minimum age: 15 years old
– Style: Premium (Our best accommodation, exclusive inclusions and our most experienced leaders)
– Theme: Explorer
– Physical rating: 2/5 (Some easy physical activities included in your trip. No physical preparation is required to make the most of the journey)
Inclusions
– 8-night accommodation in double occupancy (7 nights in comfortable hotel and 1 night in feature stay)
– 13 meals: 8 breakfasts and 5 dinners
– English-speaking guide
– Transportation in private vehicle, Mercedes Benz Sprinter or similar
– Round-trip transfer between the airport and the hotel
– Visits as per itinerary
– Tipping for accommodation, activities and transport
– 24/7 on-ground support
Exclusions
International flights and airport taxes – Visa if required – Beverages – Meals other than those mentioned – Optional excursions – Travel insurance – All other items not mentioned in the Inclusions.
Additional Information
Please note that you can book thousands of experiences from Intrepid Travel itineraries via Exotik Journeys. There are different travel styles (basix, original, comfort, premium) as well as varying levels of physical activity (from 1 to 5), suitable for every type of traveler. Please ask your travel agent to contact Exotik Journeys for more information or to make a reservation.
1
DAY 1 ARRIVAL IN REYKJAVIK
Velkominn! Welcome to Iceland. Your adventure begins in Reykjavik, where you’ll be picked up from the airport by a local representative and transferred to your hotel. You’ll then have a welcome meeting at 6 pm tonight. If you arrive early, why not stroll around the world’s northernmost capital and visit the National Museum to see the permanent exhibition on the history of Iceland. After your meeting, head out with your leader and small group to get to know Reykjavik’s food scene. Have dinner at one of the city’s fantastic local restaurants and learn about Icelandic produce and cuisine.
Meals : Dinner
Accommodation : Reykjavik for 1 night
2
DAY 2 REYKJAVIK - THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK - BORGARFJORDUR - SNAEFELLSNES PENINSULA
Today, you’ll board a private vehicle and drive to Thingvellir National Park (Parliament Plains). Your leader will explain how this spot is both the original location of Iceland’s first parliament from AD 930 and a geological phenomenon. From here, enter the Borgarfjordur area and visit the spectacular waterfalls of Hraunfossar (Lava waterfalls) and Barnafossar (Children’s waterfalls). Continue to Deildartunguhver, Europe’s most powerful warm water spring. In the afternoon, head to your overnight stay in the southern part of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula. When you’re settled, meet up with your group for dinner.
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation : Snaefellsnes Peninsula for 1 night
3
DAY 3 SNAEFELLSNES PENINSULA - SKAGAFJORDUR
Today you’ll continue around the Snaefellsnes Peninsula and its glacier Snaefellsjokull, an icecap covering a dormant volcano. Visit the small town of Budir, followed by a stop at the basaltic pebble beaches framed by lava. Then, visit Arnarstapi, where a short stroll along the coastal cliffs gives you access to the rich birdlife of the area. Continue to Grundarfjordur, where you’ll stop by the open-air workshop of local artist Linston to admire his stone carvings. You’ll also have a guided tour of the Glaumbaer Farm and Museum. The farmhouse is built of turf, stones and timber and dates back to the Age of the Settlements (AD 900). After, drive to Saudarkrokur in Iceland’s north, located on Skagafjordur Fjord. Your home for the night is the family-run Hotel Tindastoll, Iceland’s oldest hotel. Experience a part of Iceland’s history as soon as you step through the door. The hotel’s past is everywhere, from the antique furniture to the original architecture. The hotel also features a courtyard with a thermal hot tub and some pretty incredible surroundings.
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation : Skagafjordur for 1 night
4
DAY 4 SKAGAFJORDUR - TROLLASKAGI PENINSULA - AKUREYRI - HUSAVIK
Drive around the Trollaskagi Peninsula and visit the small fishing town of Siglufjordur. Explore the town centre, dwarfed by towering mountains on three sides with the fjord on its north. Further along the coast you’ll have the opportunity to dip your toes in the Arctic Ocean before an Icelandic schnapps tasting, accompanied by some local delicacies, think shark, lamb’s head, liver sausage and dried fish. Continue to Hauganes, where you’ll get to know the gentle giants of Iceland’s waters on board a carbon neutral whale watching tour. Minke and humpback whales are commonly spotted in these parts, and the boat keeps a respectful distance from the whales, allowing you to observe them in their natural environment without disturbing or distressing them. You’ll be joined on board by an expert whale watching guide who will help to spot these beautiful creatures while providing insight on their lives and habitats in Arctic waters. Continue to the town of Akureyri and head out for a leader-led orientation drive when you arrive. Next, drive to the mighty waterfall of Godafoss, also known as The Waterfall of the Gods, before continuing to your hotel in Husavik.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Husavik for 1 night
5
DAY 5 HUSAVIK - LAKE MYVATN - EGILSSTADIR
Start the day with a scenic drive through the Lake Myvatn area, one of the most interesting geological areas of the northern hemisphere. Visit several geological anomalies lining the lake’s shoreline, including the lava labyrinth of Dimmuborgir, the pseudo-crater group at Skutustadir and the boiling mud pots and sulphuric vents of Namaskard. Your leader will be on hand to explain how these natural wonders came to be. Drive via the highlands to your overnight stop at Egilsstadir.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Egilsstadir for 1 night
6
DAY 6 EGILSSTADIR - EAST FJORDS - JOKULSARLON
This morning after breakfast, continue along the beautiful coastal region of Iceland’s East Fjords, taking in the views of varied landscapes as mountains give way to deep fjords. Make stops along the way at small towns like Djupivogur, which became a member of the cittaslow movement in 2013 and is aiming to be the Happiest Town in Iceland. Drive to the famous Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon for a boat tour on the milky blue waters. Get up close and personal with huge floating icebergs, originating from Vatnajokull, Europe’s largest ice cap. If you’re lucky, you may even spot a seal or two during your boat ride! Later, discover the Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon, your Feature Stay for this evening. This modern and contemporary hotel carefully considers its surroundings as spacious rooms with huge windows show off views of the mountains and sea, while the interiors reflect the colors of the world outside.
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation : Jokulsarlon for 1 night
7
DAY 7 JOKULSARLON - VATNAJOKULL NATIONAL PARK - SOUTH COAST - HELLA
Visit Vatnajokull National Park today and walk to the tongue of either Skaftafellsjokull or Svinafellsjokull glacier. Drive over the black sands and lava formations caused by the Laki eruption of 1874, an event that has shaped Iceland’s history and culture. Visit the waterfalls of Seljarlandsfoss and Skogafoss, then continue to your base for the evening near Hella.
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation : Hella for 1 night
8
DAY 8 HELLA - GOLDEN CIRCLE - REYKJAVIK
From Hella, drive to the geyser geothermal area for the spouting hot springs of Geysir (after which all other geysers were named) and Strokkur, the most reliable of the geysers, erupting every ten minutes on average. Then, it’s on to Gullfoss (the Golden Waterfall) where on a sunny day, you can see rainbows shimmer in the spray above the waterfall. Visit the Sky Lagoon, a geothermal spa overlooking the ocean. Sit back and relax in the warming waters as you breathe in the ocean air and soak in the views. Drive back to Reykjavik city center for a short tour with your leader to get to know the main sights of this eclectic city. The evening is free for you to explore the streets of Iceland’s capital, you may like to join your group for a final dinner together to round off your adventure.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Reykjavik for 1 night
9
DAY 9 DEPARTURE FROM REYKJAVIK
With no activities planned, your adventure comes to an end after breakfast today. If you’d like to extend your stay in Reykjavik, just get in touch with your travel agent ahead of time.
Meals : Breakfast
Optional Excursions :
Reykjavik Museums: Perlan Museum ($), Saga Museum ($), Settlement Exhibition ($), Whales of Iceland Museum ($), Maritime Museum ($)
Reykjavik - Lava Tunnel Tour ($)
Reykjavik - Whale Watching ($)
Reykjavik - Harpa Concert Hall (free)
Nautholsvik - Thermal Beach (free)
HOTEL OPTIONS OR SIMILAR
Reykjavik
Hotel Reykjavik Centrum 4*
Snaefellsnes Peninsula
Hotel Snaefellsnes 3*
Skagafjordur Fjord
Hotel Tindastoll Saudarkrokur 3*
Husavik
Fosshotel Husavik 3*
Egilsstadir
Hotel 1001 Nott 3*
Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon 4*
Hella
Landhotel Hella 4*
| Rates in CA$, per person, starting from | Land Package |
| Fixed departures 2026* | Double Occupancy |
| June 13 | 10,595 |
| July 4 | 11,960 |
| July 11 | 12,430 |
| July 16 | 11,595 |
| July 25 | 11,495 |
| July 30 | 11,095 |
| August 15 | 11,955 |
| August 20 | 11,360 |
| August 29 | 10,930 |
| September 5 | 11,360 |
| September 24 | 10,300 |
| Supplements | |
| Single occupancy or solo traveler | On request |
| Optional excursions | On request |
*Other dates are available; feel free to contact us.
Please note that you can book thousands of experiences from Intrepid Travel itineraries via Exotik Journeys. There are different travel styles (basix, original, comfort, premium) as well as varying levels of physical activity (from 1 to 5), suitable for every type of traveler. Please ask your travel agent to contact Exotik Journeys for more information or to make a reservation.
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