Iceland Circle: 7-Nights

$4405 $4355 per person

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*Prices are CAD per person, based on 2 people sharing. Price shown is based on November 2023 departures

Year round tour: Travel to Iceland and delve into the ancient land of Vikings and volcanoes on this 8 day in depth cultural Icelandic tour. Discover the unique beauty of this mysterious land visiting the major cities and sights, including the capital city of Reykjavík, the world-famous Golden Circle sightseeing route, and Akureyri, ‘the Capital of the North.’ Marvel at glacier lagoons, the beautiful Lake Mývatn, waterfalls, volcanoes, rural towns and countless other attractions.

What’s Included:

7 breakfasts
Arrival and departure transfer by FLYBUS shuttle
Visit to natural history and seal museum in Hvammstangi
Entrance with towel to Myvatn Nature Baths
Multimedia presentation at Eyjafjallajokull Volcano Information Centre
Use of snow & ice gripper spikes and a torch for winter departures
Transportation in heated coaches with free Wi-Fi on board
7 nights accommodation in 3 star accommodation
Guided hike to Grabrok volcano crater
Visit to Vidimyri turf church
Admission to Petra’s Stone and Mineral Collection in the East Fjords
Entrance and demonstration to Fridheimar Horse Stables and Geothermal Greenhouse in South Iceland
Services of an English Speaking Icelandic Guide
This tour is operated in conjunction with our trusted partner and you will join travellers from different operators, not solely On The Go. The sightseeing group may vary in size from 10 – 30 persons.

Not Included:

International Flights and Visas
Gratuity for your tour guide. Tipping your tour guide is an entirely personal gesture

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September 29
October 13, 27
November 10, 24
December 8

January 5, 19
February 2, 16
March 1, 15, 29
April 12, 26
May 10, 24
June 7, 21
July 5, 19
August 2, 16, 30
September 13, 27

8 Days/7 Nights

7 Meals

Adventure & Active Travel

Europe

Guided Tours

On The Go Tours

Destination

Iceland
Arrival City

Reykjavik, Iceland
Departure City

Reykjavik, Iceland
Passenger Limit

Group size is typically 18 with a maximum for 24

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Reykjavik

Upon arrival at the airport you will take the Flybus shuttle from Keflavík International airport to your accommodation. The remainder of the day is at leisure.

Accommodation: Icelandair Hotel Natura, Reykjavik

Meals Provided: None

Grabrok Volcano Crater

Reykjavik - Grabrok - Akureyri. This morning we meet our tour guide and depart from the hotel. We travel west, passing the town of Borgarnes and we climb the Grábrók volcano crater. In the afternoon visit a natural history and seal museum in a small fishing village in Northwest Iceland and stroll around the local harbour. Further north we stop at the turf church of Vídimýri which has been extensively restored to its original form and is widely considered one of the purest and most beautiful examples of traditional Icelandic architecture. We continue along scenic fjord landscapes and over several mountain passes until we reach Akureyri, the capital of North Iceland.

Accommodation: Icelandair Hotel Akureyri, Akureyri

Meals Provided: Breakfast

Lake Myvatn

Akureyri - Lake Myvatn. In the morning we explore Akureyri, a charming town of 17000 inhabitants, visit the botanical garden and enjoy the panoramic view over Eyjafjördur fjord. In the afternoon we travel to an important spot in Iceland’s history, Godafoss, the waterfalls of the Gods. We continue to Lake Mývatn which is known for its geological wonders and active bird life during summer. We stop at the bizarre lava formations at Kálfaströnd followed by a walk around the many pseudo craters and end an exciting day with a relaxing soak at Mývatn Nature Baths that contains a unique blend of minerals, silicates and geothermal micro-organisms. The warm soothing waters benefit both skin and spirit alike.

Accommodation: Hotel Reynihlid, Lake Myvatn

Meals Provided: Breakfast

Namaskard hot springs

Lake Myvatn - Namaskard - Egilsstadir. In the morning we hike in a lava labyrinth at Dimmuborgir “the dark castles”, hoping to get a glimpse of the trolls who are said to live there. After an optional lunch we visit the hot spring area of Námaskard with bubbling mud pools and steaming solfataras. We head through the uninhabited highlands and moonlike surrounding to East Iceland. With some luck we might spot an Arctic fox or see reindeer. From June to August the tour includes a detour to Dettifoss, Europe's most powerful waterfall in the northern part of Vatnajökull National Park.

Accommodation: Icelandair Hotel Herad, Egilsstadir

Meals Provided: Breakfast

Vatnajokull NP

Egilsstadir - Vatnajokull - Kirkjubajarklaustur. It’s a day to admire the dramatic fjord landscape and its tiny fishing villages at the end of twisty roads in the East Fjords and on route we visit an interesting stone and mineral collection. In the afternoon we see Vatnajökull – Europe’s biggest glacier that is visible all over Southeast Iceland. Past the town of Höfn, we stop at Jökulsárlón, a glacial lagoon filled with floating icebergs, and we explore the extraordinary site and might see seals swimming in arctic waters. You can walk on the black sandy beach where large icebergs get stranded. Depending on the season optional boat trips are available. We travel along the southern part of the glacier Vatnajökull and spend time at Europe’s largest national park, which has Iceland’s highest mountains, an alpine environment, and Europe's largest glacier.

Accommodation: Icelandair Hotel Klaustur, Kirkjubajarklaustur

Meals Provided: Breakfast

Waterfalls & Volcanoes

Kirkjubajarklaustur - Vik - Reykholt. A beautiful drive with many natural wonders awaits us today as we head across the Eldhraun lava field, cross the sandy desert of the south coast, overlooked by mountainous cliffs, glaciers and waterfalls. We stroll along the black lava beach of Reynisfjara near Vík. In the small village of Skógar there is Skógafoss waterfall which is 60 meters high and is one of the most impressive waterfalls in the country. Further west we stop at the Eyjafjallajökull Information Centre and learn about living next to a glacier and an active volcano. We continue to the high but narrow Seljalandsfoss waterfall which plunges over the mountain. There is an interesting trail that goes behind the fall – if you are prepared to get wet!

Accommodation: Icelandair Hotel Fludir, Reykholt

Meals Provided: Breakfast

Horses & Golden Circle

Reykholt - Golden Circle - Reykjavik. We explore classics today as we travel the route of the Golden Circle sights. We start the day at Fridheimar, where you learn about the Icelandic horse, its special qualities and history and visit a geothermal greenhouse. Later on we see steam from the Geysir geothermal fields as we arrive. There is a variety of hot springs and bubbling pools. The original geyser is now dormant but has been replaced by Strokkur "the Churn" which erupts at 5-10 minute intervals. We continue to Gullfoss, “the golden falls“, which is a double waterfall that tumbles 34 meters into the Hvítá river and attracts travellers in summer and winter. We travel inland to Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. As we return to Reykjavík, we take you for a short city tour to show highlights of the world's northern-most capital.

Accommodation: Icelandair Hotel Natura, Reykjavik

Meals Provided: Breakfast

Reykjavik - Depart Home

Today our Icelandic experience comes to an end with included FlyBus transfer to Keflavik Airport.

Accommodation: None (Depart Home)

Meals Provided: Breakfast

*Winter departures: Although this tour has winter departures please note that it is not a Northern Lights tour. Most hotels used on this tour are located in towns and villages and therefore not ideal for Northern Lights viewing due to light pollution. From some of the hotels it might be easy to walk to a darker location nearby to search for the Northern Lights but this cannot be guaranteed.

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Iceland Circle: 7-Nights