6-Day Guided Tour Package: West & South Iceland w/Glacier Hike
Duration
6 Days
Availability
Apr - Sep
Difficulty
Easy
Minimum Age
None
Overview
See and do more with this 6-day summer package of the Golden Circle, South Iceland, and Snæfellsnes Peninsula. Travel around the country with a professional local guide and get to know Iceland’s culture, history, and spectacular nature. Have icy adventures with a glacier hike and a boat tour on Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon. Let your travel advisor take care of everything, like booking transport and activities such as a Blue Lagoon visit, ensuring a stress-free vacation.
Get to know the best of Iceland with this fantastic 6-day summer package. Book now to secure your spot.
- Travel around Iceland with professional, local guides.
- Embark on a Glacier Hike and a Boat Tour on Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon.
- Let your personal travel advisor take care of transport, accommodation, activities, and itinerary.
- Enjoy a stress-free vacation where you can simply relax and enjoy the beauty of Iceland under the Midnight Sun.
Included
- 3-day Small group guided South Coast tour
- Day tour to Snæfellsnes peninsula
- 2 nights in countryside accommodation (Private Bathroom & breakfast included)
- 3 nights of accommodation in Reykjavik at Comfort level (Private Bathroom & breakfast included)
- Glacier Hiking Tour (during the 3-day South Coast tour)
- Jökulsárlón Boat Tour (during the 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
Day 1 – Welcome to Iceland
On your first day in Iceland, you will land at Keflavík International Airport. Once you have your bags, hop aboard a bus that will take you across the lava landscapes of the Reykjanes Peninsula to Iceland’s capital, Reykjavík. Once in the city, you’ll find your accommodation in the downtown district, which means that close by are some of Reykjavík’s most iconic attractions.
Highlights:
- Hallgrímskirkja Church
- Harpa Concert Hall
- Tjörnin Lake
Optional Activities
- Blue Lagoon Comfort Entrance: Includes entrance to the Blue Lagoon, silica mud mask, use of towel, and 1st drink of your choice.
- Blue Lagoon Premium Entrance: Includes entrance to the Blue Lagoon, silica mud mask, use of towel, 1st drink of your choice, second mask of choice, slippers, use of bathrobe, table reservation at Lava Restaurant, and sparkling wine if dining.
Day 2 – The Golden Circle
After breakfast, a guide will pick you up to take you on a 3-day tour of South Iceland. You’ll start with the three sites that make up the Golden Circle, Iceland’s most popular sightseeing route: Þingvellir National Park, Geysir Geothermal Area, and Gullfoss Waterfall. You’ll end the day at a nearby comfortable countryside hotel where you’ll spend the night.
Highlights:
- Þingvellir National Park
- Geysir Geothermal Area
- Gullfoss Waterfall
Optional Activities
- There are no optional activities for this day
Day 3 – South Iceland & Glacier Hike
Today, you’ll explore the wonders of Iceland’s South Coast. You’ll see beautiful waterfalls and stretches of black sand beaches as you travel, with views of majestic glaciers to the North and the roaring waves of the Atlantic Ocean to the South. You’ll then go and explore one of these glaciers further on a thrilling glacier hike. At the end of the day, you’ll spend the night at accommodation on the South Coast.
Highlights:
- Seljalandsfoss Waterfall
- Skógafoss Waterfall
- Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach
Included Activity:
- Glacier Hike
Optional Activities
- There are no optional activities for this day
Day 4 – Boat Ride on a Glacier Lagoon
Today, you’ll visit Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, where icebergs float on a serene lake. You’ll board a slow-paced amphibious boat that can zigzag between the ice, providing you with a fantastic view of the whole lagoon. After you’ve explored the lagoon and the nearby Diamond Beach, you’ll head back to Reykjavík, but with a few stops first. Your knowledgeable local guide will show you some of their favorite places on the South Coast, some hidden gems not mentioned in any guidebook.
Highlights:
- Vatnajökull National Park
- Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
- Diamond Beach
Included Activity:
- Amphibious Boat Tour on Jökulsárlón
Optional Activities
- There are no optional activities for this day
Day 5 – Snæfellsnes Day Tour
Waking up in Reykjavík, you’ll begin the day with breakfast at the hotel. Afterward, a guide will pick you up and whisk you out of the city for an adventure in West Iceland. You’ll travel through green farmlands that turn into lava landscapes once you reach the beautiful Snæfellsnes Peninsula. There, you’ll explore beaches, waterfalls, and mountains. At the end of the day, you’ll return to your hotel in Reykjavík.
Highlights:
- Ytri-Tunga Beach and Seal Observatory
- Djúpalónssandur Black Pebble Beach
- Mt. Kirkjufell & Kirkjufellsfoss Waterfall
Optional Activities
- There are no optional activities for this day
Day 6 – Leaving Iceland
After an unforgettable few days in Iceland, it is time to bid farewell to this land of fire and ice. If your flight leaves in the afternoon or evening, you can do some exploration around the downtown area. Once it is time to head to the airport, you will board a bus that will take you across the lava fields of the Reykjanes Peninsula to the airport. Then, there is nothing left but to board your plane with incredible memories in your luggage.
Highlights:
- Laugavegur Shopping Street
- Reykjavík’s Old Harbour
- City Hall
Optional Activities
- Blue Lagoon Comfort Entrance: Includes entrance to the Blue Lagoon, silica mud mask, use of towel, and 1st drink of your choice.
- Blue Lagoon Premium Entrance: Includes entrance to the Blue Lagoon, silica mud mask, use of towel, 1st drink of your choice, second mask of choice, slippers, use of bathrobe, table reservation at Lava Restaurant, and sparkling wine if dining.
Accommodation
While staying in Reykjavík, you’ll have a choice of three accommodation levels. See details about each one in the boxes below. All accommodations for this tour have been hand-picked by our local travel experts.
Budget
Nice and comfortable rooms with shared bathroom facilities and showers. Located in guesthouses or hostels, in good locations, with breakfast included. An example of this in Reykjavík would be Kex Hostel.
Comfort
Comfortable rooms in three-star hotels or quality guesthouses, centrally located, very close to popular attractions. Private bathroom and breakfast included. An example of this in Reykjavík would be Fosshotel Rauðará.
Quality
Rooms in four-star hotels or superior rooms in quality three-star hotels at fantastic locations near popular attractions. Private bathroom and breakfast is included. An example of this in Reykjavík would be Icelandair Hotel Marina.
Map
Good to know
- Note that the itinerary may have to be rearranged to better fit your arrival date and time.
- Although there is no age limit for this tour, there is an age limit for the glacier hike. Participants must be at least 8 years old.
- The itinerary is dependent upon road and weather conditions, so it may be altered if conditions are not favorable. 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.
- 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
