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Explorer
Iceland Discovery
4.9
Excellent
305 reviews
8 days
Start
Reykjavik, Iceland
Finish
Reykjavik, Iceland
Trip Code
BMSI
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 12
Physical Rating
Meals
7 breakfasts, 1 dinner
Transport
Private minibus with free Wi-Fi
Accommodation
Hotel (4 nights), Guest house & Farm stay with shared facilities (3 nights)
From £2,314(8 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
Discover there’s a lot more to Iceland than ice (and Bjork). Ford the fjords, glaciers, volcanoes and black sand beaches, and maybe consider adding on a visit to the renowned Blue Lagoon for a soak in the geothermal springs.
Spend the evening in the farm town of Modrudalur – an isolated settlement and the highest inhabited place in Iceland – and enjoy a home-cooked dinner at your guesthouse at Snaefellsnes.
Walk to the mottled blue, grey and black tongue of Vatnajokull glacier – an ice cap so large it covers eight per cent of the country – and discover the incredible Skogafoss Waterfall.
Glide past blue-white icebergs on an included boat tour of Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon and soak up the silence of the surrounding grey sand desert.
Experience the unearthly scenery at Namaskard, where steam rises from the sulphuric terrain, and take a walk around the lava stacks and caves of Dimmuborgir.
Is this trip right for you?
A remote location and high-performing currency are just two reasons Iceland can be an expensive destination. This affects things like museum entrance fees and outdoor activities, but is especially noticeable when eating out. Your leader will be able to advise on how to save money, but in remote areas the only option for dinner will be at the guesthouse we are staying at. Please stock up on food at a supermarket prior to arrival if you would like to opt out eating at the guesthouse's restaurant.
The extremity of the weather makes for incredible scenery, but it also means Iceland can be very cold, especially at the start and end of the season and at night. Please bring appropriate clothing for adverse weather conditions. On the rare occasions your leader must alter the itinerary due to the weather which can cause roads being blocked, sites closure etc. Your leader will discuss the necessary changes and alternatives where possible.
In order to access what’s off the beaten track, a few long drives are in order. This is a great opportunity to enjoy the scenery and spend some time getting to know the other members of your group.
The facilities will be shared in some of the guest houses that you stay on this trip.
A remote location and high-performing currency are just two reasons Iceland can be an expensive destination. This affects things like museum entrance fees and outdoor activities, but is especially noticeable when eating out. Your leader will be able to advise on how to save money, but in remote areas the only option for dinner will be at the guesthouse we are staying at. Please stock up on food at a supermarket prior to arrival if you would like to opt out eating at the guesthouse's restaurant.
The extremity of the weather makes for incredible scenery, but it also means Iceland can be very cold, especially at the start and end of the season and at night. Please bring appropriate clothing for adverse weather conditions. On the rare occasions your leader must alter the itinerary due to the weather which can cause roads being blocked, sites closure etc. Your leader will discuss the necessary changes and alternatives where possible.
In order to access what’s off the beaten track, a few long drives are in order. This is a great opportunity to enjoy the scenery and spend some time getting to know the other members of your group.
The facilities will be shared in some of the guest houses that you stay on this trip.
Itinerary
Move on to greener pastures, with geothermal springs, glaciers and geysers
Travel to Iceland and delve into the ancient tales of Vikings and volcanoes on this eight-day adventure to its heartlands. Marvel at geothermal hot springs, witness the steamy eruptions of a giant geyser, touch the tongue of Europe's biggest glacier at Vatnajokull and cruise the Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon. See lava that's still warm after decades and witness the giant Skogafoss and Detifoss waterfalls in all their splendour. Travel through Iceland's isolated corners and the land of the famous Blue Lagoon – so ethereal, they’ve inspired artists, poets and musicians for centuries. Plus, with a local leader on hand to answer any questions and get you from place to place, you’ll be cruising around this icy isle in no time!
Inclusions
Meals
7 breakfasts, 1 dinner
Transport
Private minibus with free Wi-Fi
Accommodation
Hotel (4 nights), Guest house & Farm stay with shared facilities (3 nights)
Included activities
Golden Circle - Strokkur Geysir
Golden Circle - Gullfoss Waterfall
Golden Circle - Thingvellir National Park
Skogafoss - Waterfall Visit
South Coast - Rocks of Reynisfjara
Vik - Seljalandsfoss Waterfall
Seljalandsfoss - Waterfall Visit
East Fjords - Scenic Drive with Stops at Djupivogur & Egilsstadir
Jokulsarlon - Glacier Lagoon Boat Tour
Myvatn - Namaskard Boiling Mud Pools, Dimmuborgir & Skutustadir Crater Group
Dettifoss - Waterfall Visit
Myvatn - Lake Myvatn
Godafoss - Waterfall Visit
Akureyri - Walking Tour
Snaefellsnes - Home-cooked dinner
Snaefellsnes National Park
Optional activities
Fludir - Secret Lagoon - ISK4200
Hvolsvollur - Lava Center - ISK6900
Vatnajokull - Glacier Hike - ISK14500
Akureyri - Forest Lagoon - ISK6900
Lysuholl - Lysuholslaug Thermal Pool (seasonal) - ISK1600
Reykjavik - Whale Watching - ISK13990
Reykjavik - Maritime Museum - ISK2450
Reykjavik - Harpa Concert Hall - Free
Nautholsvík - Thermal Beach - Free
Reykjavik - Perlan Museum - ISK5990
Reykjanes Peninsula - Blue Lagoon inc return transfer - ISK23280
Reykjavik - Settlement Exhibition - ISK3000
Reykjavik - Saga Museum - ISK3600
Reykjavik - Whales of Iceland Museum - ISK4300
Reykjavik - Silfra Fissure Snorkelling Day Trip inc return transfer from Reykjavik - ISK28490
Reykjavik - Fly-Over Iceland - ISK5950
Reykjavik - Sky Lagoon - ISK12990
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Important notes
1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please note that due to the small properties we use in Europe there is only a limited amount of single supplements available per trip departure. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
2. Iceland can be an expensive destination in many ways, from museum entrance fees to outdoor activities, but especially in terms of eating out. Your leader will be able to advise on how to save money. In remote areas the only option for dinner will be at the guesthouse we are staying at. Stock up on food at a supermarket prior to arrival if you would like to opt out eating at the guesthouse's restaurant. Please make sure you read the trip notes carefully in order to know what is and what isn't included in the trip price.
Reviews (302)
5 stars
277
4 stars
22
3 stars
2
2 stars
1
Tania
Sep 04, 2025
Iceland, wow, a country that keeps on surprising sound every corner. Worth every cent. History, fiords and Foss’s in abundance. Love it and look forward to returning
Karen
Sep 03, 2025
My sister in law and I went on the Iceland Discovery tour. We found this to be great, providing us with lots of different scenery as we circumnavigated the island. The tour guide, Arni, was excellent and knowledgeable, the small group proved to be a lot of fun and accommodation was fine. Time allowed at each place we visited was adequate. Our big bonus was seeing the northern lights at the end of August while we were staying in great accommodation on a farm. Those that stayed up came and knocked on our doors. We grabbed our coats over our PJs and raced out! We felt very privileged to see this feeling it was an added bonus! I would highly recommend a trip to anyone considering visiting Iceland! It is an amazing place and so different from other tours. Yes food is a bit expensive but you have choices with many grocery stores, fuel stops offering alternatives. A great trip overall!
Angela
Sep 01, 2025
It was an amazing trip to explore Iceland! Very intense itinerary but you never feel in a rush. Our tour guide Stefano was so amazing! He took good care of everyone, good sense of humor, good knowledge about Iceland history, great with timing, good photographer, etc (all good qualities you can think of for a guide and friend). Highly recommended. You will have some surprising experience!
Melissa
Sep 01, 2025
This trip was amazing. Iceland does not disappoint and Gisli out tour leader was amazing. Thanks so much for such a wonderful trip
Robert
Aug 31, 2025
Simply amazing trip. Beautiful country and hospitable people. Each day was full of extraordinary sightseeing and scenic drives. Activities really dove into the learning side of travel. Food was great and accommodations comfortable. Best part was walking on the glacier. Would highly recommend this itinerary.
Nataniel
Aug 23, 2025
Iceland Discovery is an amazing trip. Our tour guide was so knowledgeable and amazing.
Steph
Aug 22, 2025
Great itinerary and selection of optional activities, and our tour guide/driver Margret was very knowledgeable and organised.
Puja
Aug 22, 2025
I had such an incredible experience in Iceland! The tour was perfectly planned and I was able to see everything I had hoped for (and more). Our guide, Margret, was absolutely amazing — knowledgeable, friendly, and made the entire journey so enjoyable. Her insights and storytelling really brought each stop to life. Everything ran smoothly from start to finish, and I couldn’t have asked for a better way to explore Iceland. Highly recommend!
Emma
Aug 20, 2025
Iceland Discovery was a really great tour, the Itinerary was well paced and we saw a lot. Our leader Jura was fantastic taking us to lots of interesting places and imparting a love of Iceland to us all. The gursthoise accomodation on the remote farms was lovely and bought so much more than jiludt somewhere to sleep. I really recommend this trip - I've been on nearly 20 Intrepid trips and this is definitely up there.
Colin
Aug 19, 2025
Overall this tour was well organized and safety was observed at all times. Our guide was just simply brilliant.
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