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Iceland Discovery
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Start
Reykjavik, Iceland
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Reykjavik, Iceland
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Trip Code
BMSI
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - 12
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Physical Rating
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Meals
7 breakfasts, 1 dinner
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Transport
Private minibus with free Wi-Fi
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The facilities will be shared in some of the guest houses that you stay on this trip.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
- DAY 1Day 1 • Reykjavik
- DAY 2Day 2 • Golden Circle / Hvolsvollur Valley
- DAY 3Day 3 • South Coast / Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
- DAY 4Day 4 • East Fjords / Modrudalur Valley
- DAY 5Day 5 • Lake Myvatn / Akureyri
- DAY 6Day 6 • Akureyri / Snaefellsnes Peninsula
- DAY 7Day 7 • Snaefellsnes Peninsula / Reykjavik
- DAY 8Day 8 • Reykjavik
Inclusions
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7 breakfasts, 1 dinner
airport_shuttle Transport
Private minibus with free Wi-Fi
bed Accommodation
Hotel (4 nights), Guest house & Farm stay with shared facilities (3 nights)
festival Included activities
circleGolden Circle - Strokkur Geysir
circleGolden Circle - Gullfoss Waterfall
circleGolden Circle - Thingvellir National Park
circleSkogafoss - Waterfall Visit
circleSouth Coast - Rocks of Reynisfjara
circleVik - Seljalandsfoss Waterfall
circleSeljalandsfoss - Waterfall Visit
circleEast Fjords - Scenic Drive with Stops at Djupivogur & Egilsstadir
circleJokulsarlon - Glacier Lagoon Boat Tour
circleMyvatn - Namaskard Boiling Mud Pools, Dimmuborgir & Skutustadir Crater Group
circleDettifoss - Waterfall Visit
circleMyvatn - Lake Myvatn
circleGodafoss - Waterfall Visit
circleAkureyri - Walking Tour
circleSnaefellsnes - Home-cooked dinner
circleSnaefellsnes National Park
museum Optional activities
circleFludir - Secret Lagoon - ISK4200
circleHvolsvollur - Lava Center - ISK6900
circleVatnajokull - Glacier Hike - ISK14500
circleAkureyri - Forest Lagoon - ISK6900
circleLysuholl - Lysuholslaug Thermal Pool (seasonal) - ISK1600
circleReykjavik - Whale Watching - ISK13990
circleReykjavik - Maritime Museum - ISK2450
circleReykjavik - Harpa Concert Hall - Free
circleNautholsvík - Thermal Beach - Free
circleReykjavik - Perlan Museum - ISK5990
circleReykjanes Peninsula - Blue Lagoon inc return transfer - ISK23280
circleReykjavik - Settlement Exhibition - ISK3000
circleReykjavik - Saga Museum - ISK3600
circleReykjavik - Whales of Iceland Museum - ISK4300
circleReykjavik - Silfra Fissure Snorkelling Day Trip inc return transfer from Reykjavik - ISK28490
circleReykjavik - Fly-Over Iceland - ISK5950
circleReykjavik - Sky Lagoon - ISK12990
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Friday Aug 29, 2025
Friday Sep 05, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - Sold Out
Saturday Aug 30, 2025
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Friday Sep 05, 2025
Friday Sep 12, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£3,361
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Saturday Sep 06, 2025
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Trip size max: 12 - 7 spaces left
£3,306
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Monday Sep 08, 2025
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Trip size max: 12 - 2 spaces left
£3,306
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Trip size max: 12 - 2 spaces left
£3,306
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Wednesday Sep 17, 2025
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Trip size max: 12 - 3 spaces left
£3,449
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Friday Sep 19, 2025
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Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£3,240
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Saturday Sep 20, 2025
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Trip size max: 12 - 1 space left
£3,625
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Monday Sep 22, 2025
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Trip size max: 12 - Sold Out
Important notes
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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.
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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)
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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 !
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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!
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Julia
Aug 08, 2025
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 👍 😀 👌