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    Landscapes of Nordic Summer

    Iceland in 8 Days, 6 Nights in Destination

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    Natalie, Travel Expert

    Natalie
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    Take a journey through Iceland’s varied topography, seeing fjords, waterfalls, beaches, and geysers in this comprehensive tour. The perfect trip for nature lovers or those seeking fresh air!

    Trip Highlights

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      Akureyri
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      Egilsstadir
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      Geysir Geothermal Area
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      Gullfoss Waterfall
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      Jokulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
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      Myvatn
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      Reykjavik
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      Seljalandsfoss
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      Skogafoss Waterfall
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      Thingvellir National Park

    Included

    1. All flights

    2. Accommodation

    3. Some transfers

    4. Activities

    5. Breakfast only

    Availability

    1. Departures available until August 2025

    2. Available Group tours

    3. Solo travelers from + $1,510

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    1. charm included

    2. WHAT'S THIS?

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    Itinerary

    Begin your adventure in Reykjavik, Iceland’s capital and largest city. Head to Goðafoss waterfall, then make your way to Lake Mývatn. See the isolated and beautiful eastern fjords, the glacier lagoon Jökulsárlón, and Skaftafell National Park. Next, stop at the active geothermal Geysir and end at the Rift Valley of Þingvellir.

     

    1st Day: Canada - Night on board

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    Arrive* at your chosen airport in Canada, ready for your flight to Iceland. Night on board.

    *If either your outbound or inbound flights depart in the early hours (before 4:00 a.m.) you must arrive at the airport the night before the indicated departure day.

    2nd Day: Reykjavik

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    Touch down in Reykjavik, the capital and largest city in Iceland. Self-transfer* to the hotel** and get settled in before enjoying the remainder of the day exploring at your leisure.

    If time allows, get out and explore the cosmopolitan atmosphere and unique Icelandic cuisine of the capital or visit Reykjavik's fantastic museums on Viking heritage. Overnight stay in Reykjavik.

    *Optional private or shuttle bus transfers can be added as a supplement in the next step of the booking process.

    **Important note: Most flights to Iceland from Canada arrive very early in the morning. As a result, early check-in is not widely available and may be subject to availability. If this is important to you, please contact us in advance to see what can be arranged.

    Accommodation

    ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
    Klettur or similar
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    2415 Reviews

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    3rd Day: Reykjavik - Borgarnes - Akureyri

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    Breakfast at the hotel. Meet your guide in the morning to begin your journey northwards. Drive via the tunnel of Hvalfjördur to Borgarnes and then on to Skagafjördur fjord, known for being home to the Icelandic horse and the only county in Iceland where horses outnumber people. Continue over the highland plateau of Öxnadalsheidi to Akureyri, the capital of north Iceland, and check-in to your hotel. If you'd like to have dinner reserved in advance, book our optional 4 dinners package. Overnight in Akureyri.

    *Optional 4 Dinners Package: Why worry about where to eat in Iceland? Secure 4 dinners at restaurants in our more rural destinations, all of which serve local Icelandic cuisine in a stunning natural setting.

    Accommodation

    ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
    Hotel Kea Akureyri by Kea... or similar
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    Activities

    included
    Excursion to Borgarnes

    Moderate

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    4th Day: Akureyri - Lake Mývatn - Dettifoss - Egilsstaðir

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    Breakfast at the hotel. Make your first stop of the day at Goðafoss waterfall, then make your way to Lake Mývatn. This shallow eutrophic lake lies within a dramatic landscape dominated by volcanic landforms, such as the pseudocraters at Skútustadir and the lava pillars of Dimmuborgir. The area around the lake has high geothermal activity, awakening the senses as we visit Námaskarð’s bubbling sulfur pits and steaming vents. Next, drive to Dettifoss, one of Europe’s biggest waterfalls. After a stop at this powerful force of nature, travel across the highlands of Mödrudalsöræfi to the final stop of the day at the village of Egilsstaðir. Overnight in Egilsstaðir.

    Accommodation

    ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
    Lake Hotel Egilsstadir or similar
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    510 Reviews

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    Activities

    included
    Lake Mývatn area

    Moderate

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    5th Day: Egilsstaðir - Höfn

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    Breakfast at the hotel. From Egilsstaðir, head towards the fairly isolated and very beautiful East fjords. Apart from the highlands this is the most sparsely populated area of Iceland with only about 3% of the total population living on the farms and small fishing villages of the area. Here, make your way between the rugged mountains and the endless ocean, watching the breathtaking scenery of cascading waterfalls coming down steep cliffsides, with small rivers flowing into the narrow fjords that open towards the North Atlantic. Overnight stay in the fishing village of Höfn.

    Accommodation

    ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
    Hotel Hofn or similar
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    885 Reviews

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    6th Day: Höfn - Glacier Lagoon Jökulsárlón - Skógafoss - Seljalandsfoss - Selfoss

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    Breakfast at the hotel. Not far from Höfn, you’ll find the glacier lagoon Jökulsárlón. Large icebergs break off the main glacier and into the lagoon, taking on abstract shapes of white and blue before floating out to sea, with some scattering along the nearby Diamond Beach, so-named for the phenomenon. The bus trip continues on to Skaftafell National Park. It is a beautiful, green oasis at the root of the massive glacier Vatnajökull, crowned by Hvannadalshnjúkur, the highest peak in Iceland. Continue past the lava fields of Eldhraun and observe the black glacial deposits at Mýrdalssandur. Head to the area of Vík with its black sand beaches and landscape shaped by the massive volcanoes of Katla and Eyjafjallajökull. End your visit with the two breathtaking waterfalls of Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss. Overnight stay in Selfoss.

    Accommodation

    ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
    Hotel Selfoss or similar
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    713 Reviews

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    Activities

    included
    Panoramic View of Skogafoss and Seljalandsfoss Waterfalls

    Moderate

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    included
    Jökulsarlon Glacier Lagoon Tour

    Moderate

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    7th Day: Selfoss - Golden Circle - Reykjavik

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    Breakfast at the hotel. Make your first visit of the day at the majestic Gullfoss, one of Iceland’s most beautiful waterfalls. Next, stop at the geothermal area around Geysir. Experience the active geyser Strokkur, which erupts a column of boiling hot water every five minutes. It truly is a fascinating natural phenomenon! Continue to the National Park and Rift Valley of Þingvellir, where you can see the tectonic plates as well as the site where the oldest functioning parliament was founded by Viking settlers in 930 AD. From Þingvellir, return to Reykjavik. You can also reserve a special whale watching experience* to spend more time observing nature. Overnight in Reykjavik.

    *Optional Whale Watching: The wildlife is a must-see while in Iceland, and this island makes a great spot for whale watching.

    Accommodation

    ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
    Klettur or similar
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    2415 Reviews

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    Activities

    included
    Golden Circle Tour

    Light

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    Optional
    Whale Watching

    Moderate

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    8th Day: Reykjavik - Canada

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    Breakfast at the hotel.* It's time to bid farewell to the captivating landscapes of Iceland. At the indicated time, self-transfer** to the airport for your flight back to Canada. Arrive in Canada and end your trip.

    *Depending on the return flight schedule and the hotel breakfast service, you may not be able to enjoy the included breakfast on the last day.

    **Optional private transfer can be added at an additional cost in the next step of the booking process.

    Categories

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    Included activities

    Included

    Excursion to Borgarnes

    Included activity for day 3

    Get to know this historic town, in particular the Settlement Center, and acquaint yourself with Iceland’s earliest days and its national Hero, Egil Skalla-Grimson.

    Duration 09:00h Approx. Pick up time: 09:00

    Physical rating:

    Moderate

    more information
    Included

    Lake Mývatn area

    Included activity for day 4 in Myvatn

    Head to Lake Mývatn, stopping at Goðafoss on the way. See stunning landforms like the pseudocraters at Skútustadir and the lava pillars of Dimmuborgir. Stop at Námaskarð’s sulphur mud-pits and drive to Dettifoss, one of Europe’s biggest waterfalls.

    Pick up time: info at destination

    Physical rating:

    Moderate

    more information
    Included

    Panoramic View of Skogafoss and Seljalandsfoss Waterfalls

    Included activity for day 6 in Skogafoss Waterfall

    Stop by two of Iceland’s most sought-after waterfalls and take in the majestic beauty of these locations.

    Pick up time: info at destination

    Physical rating:

    Moderate

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    Included

    Jökulsarlon Glacier Lagoon Tour

    Included activity for day 6 in Jokulsárlón Glacier Lagoon

    Explore the blue waters of the Jökulsarlon Glacier lagoon where you will get to see the beauty of the local flora and fauna. If you’re lucky, you can catch a glimpse of seals hunting for fish.

    Duration 01:30h Approx. Pick up time: info at destination

    Physical rating:

    Moderate

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    Available Activities

    Activities are subject to availability. The price for each optional activity will be shown in the next step of the booking process.
    Optional

    Whale Watching

    Suggested activity for day 7 in Akureyri

    Summer is the peak whale-watching season in Iceland--take advantage with this optional excursion! Experience the majestic wildlife of this island destination by getting out on the water to observe whales in their natural habitat.

    Pick up time: info at destination

    Physical rating:

    Moderate

    May not be suitable for those prone to seasickness. As these are wild animals, sightings can never be guaranteed.

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    The price includes

    • Departures from main Canadian airports.
    • International flights: Canada - Reykjavik - Canada.
    • 6 nights accommodation in Charm category hotels.*
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    • 6 breakfasts.
    • Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles as indicated in the itinerary.
    • Visits and entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary with an English speaking guide.
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    • All air taxes and fuel surcharge.
    • Guided tour according to itinerary on days 3-6.

    Not included

    Tax*, drinks, tips and aiport transfers** not mentioned in what's included.

    *Accommodation tax in Iceland must be paid directly to the hotel (Approx. 666 ISK per person per night).

    **The aiport transfers are not included, but can be added for an additional cost in the next step of the booking process.

    Please note: Unless otherwise noted in the itinerary, lunches are not included on this trip.

    Additional information: You will meet the tour guide the day after arrival at 08:45 in the lobby of the hotel.

    *The group on 08/25 will not stay in Akuyeri, but instead Husavik.

    Please note: double beds in Iceland hotels are not always the standard canadian size and can sometimes be less wide.

    Tips: Also, you can bring your swimsuit, even if you don't plan to swim. You might change your mind once you see the warm steaming lagoon! Bring good shoes, please stay on the paths for your own safety. At Thingvellir you can virtually walk between the American and European continents.

    If travelling with Wizz Air, Easy Jet, or Fly Play, we recommend that you check your luggage online in order to avoid extra fees. The reservation only includes one piece of hand luggage per person (40 cm x 20 cm x 25 cm), which must be placed underneath the seat in front of you on the plane. Additional baggage may be purchased in advance on the airline’s website. Any luggage item larger than the aforementioned dimensions that is not reserved in advance will be subject to additional charges in the airport.

    Important note: Most flights to Iceland from Canada arrive very early in the morning. As a result, early check-in is not widely available and may be subject to availability. If this is important to you, please contact us in advance to see what can be arranged.

    • Entry requirements

      Passport with a minimum of 6 months validity required.

    • Visa

      No visa is required to enter the country.

    • Currency

      Icelandic Krona.

    • Language

      Icelandic.

    • Electricity

      220 V. No adapter required.

    • Health

      There are no mandatory vaccinations.

    • Time zone

      UTC.

    • Other useful information

      Tap water is drinkable and probably even more healthy than bottled water, as it is sourced in general from the nearest glacier.

    • Tourist Office website

      https://www.iceland.is/

    Remember to download your e-ticket to confirm the times of your flights and to complete online check-in using the airline's website, or directly at the check-in desk at the airport.

    Accommodation at the hotels is as indicated. In the event of any changes to accommodation, they will always be of the same or a higher category. The category of hotels is not standardized across all countries in the world. For this reason, the criteria may differ depending on the destination country's own standards.

    In the case of adverse weather conditions, for safety reasons or for any other reasons deemed appropriate, the order and duration of the excursions included in the itinerary may be changed or canceled without prior notice.

    If you have reduced mobility, require the use of a wheelchair, or you would prefer this tour to be a private experience for you and your group, you must contact our Experts at +1 778 807 9750 before booking to ensure that your needs can be met.

    While on the road, it is highly unlikely that the vehicle will be equipped with wifi or bathroom facilities, though rest stops will be made for long trips. We recommend purchasing a new SIM card at the airport or placing an e-SIM before travel to guarantee internet connection.

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