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5-Day Small Group Guided Summer Tour | Golden Circle, South Iceland & Glacier Hike

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Duration

5 days

Availability

April - September

Difficulty

Easy

Minimum Age

8 Years

Overview

Explore the best Iceland has to offer with this 5-Day Summer Package. See geysers erupt at Geysir geothermal area, waves crash upon the shore at Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach, and icebergs float on the blue Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon.

With this package, you will travel around the Golden Circle and the South Coast of Iceland in a small group, guided by a knowledgeable, local guide.

All transportation from when you arrive in the country until you depart will be taken care of for you. So will all accommodation but you will spend two nights in Reykjavík — allowing you to explore the vibrant city— and two in countryside hotels on the South Coast.

You´ll not only explore the beautiful sites of South Iceland, but you´ll have the rare opportunity to see them from above on a glacier hike. You can also add a unique snorkelling experience to this tour, as well as a trip to the luxurious Blue Lagoon.

Discover the beauty of Icelandic nature as the midnight sun shines above with this 5-day guided summer package tour. Book now to secure your spot.

Included

  • 3 day Small group guided South Coast tour (optional activities available)
  • 2 nights in countryside accommodation (breakfast included, private bathroom)
  • 2 nights of accommodation in Reykjavik (different levels available; breakfast included for all levels; more details in accommodation tab)
  • Glacier hiking tour (during 3 day south coast tour)
  • Airport transfers (Arrival and Departure)
  • Detailed Itinerary with fun and practical information on the nature, history and culture of Iceland
  • Hands-on travel agent to oversee your itinerary
  • Taxes

Not included

  • Flights to/from Iceland
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Meals & drinks (unless otherwise stated)
  • Any services not listed as "Included"

Itinerary

Welcome to Iceland
Sun Voyager Sculpture on the coastline of Reykjavik

Your plane will touch ground at Keflavík International Airport, located in the middle of a lava field on the Reykjanes Peninsula. After collecting your bags, you will board a bus located just outside the arrivals hall, and head to Reykjavík city.

If your flight arrives early in the day, you can add a trip to the luxurious Blue Lagoon during the booking process. The spa is located midway between the airport and the city and serves as a great introduction to Iceland. You’ll bathe in warm, geothermal water, surrounded by dark lava fields and white pillars of steam. You’ll receive a complimentary silica mud mask and a drink of your choice.

Once in Reykjavík, check into your accommodation and unwind. You’ll be returning to this hotel after your trip to the Golden Circle tomorrow, so you can unpack and get settled in. You will then have the rest of the day to explore the city. Nearby, you’ll find shops, restaurants, museums, and bars.

Optional Activities

The Golden Circle Sightseeing Route
Erupting Strokkur geyser at sunset

You’ll depart Reykjavík in the morning and head to the Golden Circle, where you’ll spend the day exploring this fascinating region.

You´ll start with Þingvellir National Park, where the ground is being torn apart by the forces of the Earth. The park sits on the boundary of two tectonic plates that are constantly drifting apart. Here, you´ll be neither in Europe nor North America but in between.

You´ll walk between the continents as you pass through Almannagjá Gorge at the Park. However, you can also swim between the tectonic plates on a snorkelling tour at Silfra Fissure. The water at the fissure is crystal clear, providing you with a fantastic view. And you´ll get to bring home pictures of this day taken by your professional snorkelling guide.

From there, you´ll travel to the Geysir Geothermal Area, where you´ll see the geyser Strokkur erupt in a large column of boiling water. Dotted around the region are also bubbling mud pools and smoking steam vents, providing the landscape with an otherworldly feel.

The last stop before you head to your accommodation in the area is Gullfoss Waterfall. This spectacular feature can be seen from two viewpoints, allowing visitors to grab gorgeous photos of this stunning waterfall.

Optional Activities

Glacier Hike in South Iceland
Glacier hiking in Skaftafell national park is a must do when visiting the area

Now it is time to make your way down South, where you’ll see free-roaming sheep and Icelandic horses grazing as you are driven through the rolling farmlands.

You’ll stop at two impressive waterfalls. The former, Seljalandsfoss, falls over a shallow cave in which you can walk to get a unique view from behind the cascade.

The second one, Skógafoss, is equally as beautiful but more powerful. The water falls onto a flat plateau, allowing you to walk right up to the waterfall. However, doing so will get you wet, so make sure you wear your raincoat today.

You will then embark on a glacier hike. The view on top of the surrounding countryside and tall mountains paired with the stillness of the wilderness of the ice cap is simply breathtaking. Accompanied by a trained glacier guide, you´ll hike up a massive ice cap on this one of a kind adventure.

You’ll then head to your accommodation in the area where you will spend the night.

Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Diamond beach with glacier ice blocks on black sand close to Jökulsárlon in Iceland.

You will start the day by visiting Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoons and watch as enormous icebergs float gently on a serene lake before they make their way to the ocean. In between the massive bergs swim curious and adorable seals, so make sure to keep your eyes peeled and your camera ready.

You can opt to get a closer look at the bergs — and the seals which swim around them — with a boat tour. Amphibian boats sail slowly on the lagoon, making this the perfect excursion for families and photographers looking to get a great shot of the icebergs.

Then it is time to head back to Reykjavík city. En route is the beautiful Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach. Here, you’ll see grey cliffs made of geometric basalt columns to your East, the natural rock arch, Dyrhólaey, to your West, and out South, nothing but the endless ocean. You might even spot a puffin or two if you are lucky.

You’ll arrive in the city before dinner time, giving you enough time to explore downtown Reykjavík while the midnight sun lights up the night.

Optional Activities

Departure
Berufjörður fjord in the east of Iceland offers breathtaking views

Now it is time to bid farewell to Iceland. If you have a late flight, you can do some exploring in the city first. Reykjavík is a colourful and vibrant city, and we recommend you follow the sounds and lights to see if you find something to your liking. If you are unsure of what to do, you can always contact your personal travel agent for recommendations.

If you didn’t have time on your arrival day, you can visit the Blue Lagoon on your way to the airport. It is a great way to unwind after your adventures in Iceland, and you are sure to arrive relaxed and rested at Keflavík International Airport.

We hope you had a fantastic time in Iceland and come back soon!

Accommodation

All accommodations for this tour have been hand-picked by our local travel experts.

Single rooms will be allocated to bookings for one person.  Shared twin/double or triple room(s) will be arranged for two or more people. Children and teenagers will be arranged in the same room as their parents. Additional cost may occur if additional room(s) is needed.

We do our best to accommodate special requests, but additional costs may incur. 

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Comfort Level Accommodation

Comfortable rooms in three-star hotels or quality guesthouses, centrally located, very close to popular attractions. Private bathroom and breakfast included. 

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Good to know

  • Note that the itinerary may have to be rearranged to fit your arrival date and time better.
  • The itinerary is dependent upon road and weather conditions and so it may be altered if conditions are not favourable. This includes optional activities as well. If extreme weather affects your travel plans, you will be notified and we will do our best to assist you with rearranging or booking other activities when applicable.
  • Some optional activities may need a valid driving licence, or you may need to send additional information to your travel agent. For snorkelling, you will need to know how to swim and fill out an online medical document.
  • The weather in Iceland is very unpredictable, even in the summertime. Make sure to be prepared and bring both warm and waterproof clothing.

What to bring

  • Warm and waterproof clothes
  • Good shoes
  • Swimsuit and towel

From 169,655 kr. /pp.

Price per person based on 2 persons travelling together
(Discounts applied in cart – Amount charged in ISK)

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Terms of Service

For further information, please see our Terms and Conditions.

  • More than 24 hours before scheduled tour departure time: 100% refund. Some day tours might have a different cancellation policy, in which case it will be clearly mentioned in the “Good to know” section of the tour.
  • Less than 24 hours before scheduled tour departure time: 100% cancellation fee. Some day tours might have a different cancellation policy, in which case it will be clearly mentioned in the “Good to know” section of the tour.
  • More than 7 days before scheduled tour arrival date: 15% cancellation fee
  • Less than 7 days before scheduled tour departure date: 75% cancellation fee
  • Less than 72 hours before scheduled tour departure date: 100% cancellation fee
  • 45-30 days before scheduled tour arrival date: 50% cancellation fee
  • 29-15 days before scheduled tour arrival date: 75% cancellation fee
  • 14 days before scheduled tour arrival date: 100% cancellation fee

Scheduled international and domestic flights are non-refundable, be they a part of a package, multi-day tour, or any other service purchasable on the Traveo website, unless the Cancellation insurance is purchased. If a cancellation insurance is purchased, a full refund is given.

If flights are a part of a tour listed as a Day-Tour, standard terms of cancellations of day tours apply to a full refund. For cancelling and refunding of private flights (flights specifically arranged and scheduled for you personally or your group in specific), please contact your service agent.

If your tour is cancelled by the tour provider due to weather conditions or any other environmental circumstances you will always receive a full refund. Exempt from this are any rescheduled second tries of tours which already have been serviced as a first departure. In the case of a volcanic eruption taking place on Icelandic soil stopping you from getting to Iceland, you will also receive a full refund on all products booked on Traveo.

All booking change requests must be made via email by the person who submitted the original booking request.

Changing the number of people in a booking to a smaller number is considered cancellation for the change in number of participants.

  • Packages: 

For multi-day tours and packages, all requests for changes must be made minimum 7 days in advance. Please note that we might not be able to fulfil your changed requirements due to lack of availability, though we will always do our best, and do offer alternative options.

Depending on how far in advance a tour package has been booked and when changes to a booking are requested, an administrative fee of 5000 ISK may be charged each day/night of the itinerary that is modified. Additional supplier costs may still apply depending on the changes requested.

For bookings made within 60 days of arrival, changes can be made without incurring the administrative fee until services have been confirmed and the travel documents have been issued. However, for bookings made 30 days or less before arrival, the administrative fee and any applicable supplier fees may be charged due to the short processing time.

  • Day tours and activities: 

Day tours and activities booked on the Traveo.is that are serviced by independent operators can be changed up to 24 hours before departure.

  • Transfer of bookings: 

A booking may be transferred from one party to another, provided that the new party upholds the terms and conditions of the booking. An administrative fee of 5000 ISK will be charged for the transfer, and both parties must assume joint liability for this fee and any other costs that may be incurred by changes to the booking.

  • Parties travelling together: 

Should two parties wish to book separately but travel together, they should inform travel agents of this prior to booking. If a co-travel request is sent after the booking process has been finished, the change to a package is counted as a tailoring and is subject to a 5000 isk service fee.

  • Significant changes to packages: 

If a package is significantly changed from the original package setup/route as offered on the site, the product will be considered to be a tailored tour and might be subject to a 15% service fee of the total price of the package. This does not apply to added nights at the end or at the beginning of a package as this does not change the original package setup/route.

For budget-level, single rooms will be allocated to bookings for one person.  Shared twin/double or triple room(s) will be arranged for two or more people. Groups with an odd number of participants will be allotted a single room in quality-level. Children and teenagers will be arranged in the same room as their parents. Additional cost may occur if additional room(s) is needed.

During the booking process you will be able to choose a pickup location and starting time. If you do not show up for the scheduled pickup time and location stated on your booking, your reservation is non-refundable.

If you do not know your pickup location at the time of booking, you can choose to update your pickup location later, up to 24 hours before tour departure. Please call the number listed on your voucher if you do not receive a confirmation of your pickup location.

Traveo cannot be liable to any loss, damage, accidents, injuries, death or sickness during your tour. The same applies for any changes in tour schedule due to weather, strikes or any other force majeure. Tour operators reserve the right to change routes, schedules and itineraries if needed because of weather, road conditions or should the necessity arise because of unforeseen reasons or circumstances.

We advise all travellers to purchase a comprehensive travel insurance to minimize possible losses due to unforeseeable situations during your travel. Traveo does not offer any travel insurance, so please contact your preferred private travel insurance company.

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Women in the silky blue waters of the blue lagoon in Iceland with smoke in the background

Blue Lagoon Comfort Entrance (With Transfers)

Includes entrance to the Blue Lagoon, silica mud mask, use of towel and 1st drink of your choice. Transfers to and from the Blue Lagoon are also included.

2 snorkelers holding hands in Silfra

Snorkeling in Silfra

Snorkeling between continents in crystal-clear water. Includes a tour with a certified PADI divemaster, all necessary snorkelling gear, Silfra admission fee, and hot chocolate to warm up after the dive. Minimum age 12 years. 

A fun way to visit the famous jokulsarlon is by doing a boat in the middle of the floating icebergs

Jökulsárlón Amphibian Boat Tour

Sail amongst the enormous icebergs on Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon. This tour is especially suited for families with young children as well as photographers looking for a great shot of the ice. Included is a guided tour in English and use of lifevest. No age limit.