Original
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 (298)
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Maria
Aug 16, 2025
A wonderful trip, lots of highlights, incredible scenery, expensive but great food, our guide Lárus was amazing, stories, knowledge, organisation. Highly recommend !
Katharine
Aug 13, 2025
This is a wonderful, all-encompassing taste of Iceland. I learned a lot and got to explore the beautiful nature of Iceland. Highly recommended for solo and group travellers!
Julia
Aug 08, 2025
Ioana
Aug 06, 2025
We had the most wonderful holiday in Iceland, exploring the beauties of this amazing country. The tour was organized very well, we had a chance to see a lot of the touristic places without being hurried, had time to relax in hot lagoons and join adventures on glacier hikes. Our guide Jura did her best for us to enjoy everyting despite the weather conditions or crowded places. She adapted the schedule in a way that was in our best interest and for that I am so grateful.
Lina
Aug 05, 2025
The booking process was not complete and I had to reach out several times for certain information but the destinations and guide in Iceland were excellent.
Arron
Jul 26, 2025
Just finished the Intrepid Iceland Discovery trip—what an unforgettable experience! Iceland is absolutely stunning, and our guide, Gisli, made it even better. He was thoughtful, insightful, and always one step ahead. We saw puffins, waterfalls, charming guesthouses—and he shared all our stops after. Beautiful country, amazing guide. Highly recommend!
Jennifer
Jul 23, 2025
This trip was fantastic. I was debating between doing a tour or renting a car, but I’m so glad I did the tour. Our guide, Heidrun, was a fount of knowledge and humor that I wouldn’t have gotten driving by myself. The sights were breathtaking, awe-inspiring, and even unreal at times. Iceland is so varied that going over a hill could be an entirely different environment to the other side.
James
Jul 22, 2025
Our Iceland Discovery 8 days/7 nights trip was great - plenty of highlights to see on the coastal circle road, highly recommend.
Heather
Jul 21, 2025
My Iceland trip was better than I could imagine. Scenery was spectacular and Jura, our guide, was so informative. I did not get sick of seeing the beautiful waterfalls.
Diana
Jul 18, 2025
AMAZING TRIP!!! What a sensory overload from the first moment to the last. Iceland...beyond our expectations! A huge THANKS to our wonderful Leader Jura who made our trip the best it can be...highly recommend it 👍 😀 👌
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