Iceland

Iceland - Iceland Panorama

17 days · Group · from €6,995.00
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Duration
17 days
Start/End
Keflavík
Tour type
Group
Accommodation
Hotel / Guesthouse
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Iceland - Iceland Panorama

Duration

17 days

Start/End

Keflavík

Tour type

Group

Level

Simple

Accommodation

Hotel / Guesthouse

Overview

This grand study tour presents Iceland as an open-air geology museum: Þingvellir and Kaldidalur, Grábrók crater, the Kjölur highland route, Landmannalaugar, the glaciers of the south, Jökulsárlón, the east coast, Dettifoss and the Askja caldera – plus sagas, myths and culture.

Few other trips showcase the diversity of Iceland as comprehensively and intensely as this grand study tour. In the land of fire and ice that you will explore on this journey, the natural landscapes present themselves like an open-air geological museum. Volcanic activity and untamed nature are ever-present. But Iceland's culture, sagas, and myths also await discovery. This grand study tour covers Iceland in its entirety. You will cross the Kjölur Highland Route, explore the Askja Caldera, hike the Landmannalaugar rhyolite mountains, and visit the remote Westfjords.

Culture
Volcano
Round trip

Tour Code

ISKEF015

Tour language

GermanGerman

Itinerary

  • Day 1
    Arrival – Reykjavik

    Accommodation in Reykjavik

    approx. 50 km

    Flight to Keflavik and transfer to your accommodation in Iceland's capital. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Reykjavik.

    Arrival – Reykjavik

    Day 1

    Accommodation in Reykjavik

    approx. 50 km

    Flight to Keflavik and transfer to your accommodation in Iceland's capital. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Reykjavik.

  • Day 2
    Thingvellir National Park – Kaldidalur – Borgarfjord

    ca. 165 km

    In the morning, meet your tour guide and begin your tour. It starts with a visit to Thingvellir National Park, where the Icelandic parliament, the Althing, was founded in 930 AD. From the Kaldidalur highland track, you'll have a beautiful view of the Langjökull glacier. In the Husafell region, visit the Hraunfossar and Barnafoss waterfalls. Continue to Reykholt, the former home of Snorri Sturluson, an important medieval poet (author of the Prose Edda and Heimskringla).

    Thingvellir National Park – Kaldidalur – Borgarfjord

    Day 2

    ca. 165 km

    In the morning, meet your tour guide and begin your tour. It starts with a visit to Thingvellir National Park, where the Icelandic parliament, the Althing, was founded in 930 AD. From the Kaldidalur highland track, you'll have a beautiful view of the Langjökull glacier. In the Husafell region, visit the Hraunfossar and Barnafoss waterfalls. Continue to Reykholt, the former home of Snorri Sturluson, an important medieval poet (author of the Prose Edda and Heimskringla).

  • Day 3
    Grabrok volcanic crater – Glanni waterfall – Vatnsnes

    approx. 210 km

    From the rim of the Grabrok crater, there is a beautiful view over the Nordura valley, one of the country's most important salmon rivers. The Glanni waterfall is also worth a stop. The journey continues northwards to the Vatnsnes peninsula.

    Grabrok volcanic crater – Glanni waterfall – Vatnsnes

    Day 3

    approx. 210 km

    From the rim of the Grabrok crater, there is a beautiful view over the Nordura valley, one of the country's most important salmon rivers. The Glanni waterfall is also worth a stop. The journey continues northwards to the Vatnsnes peninsula.

  • Day 4
    Highland route Kjölur – Gullfoss waterfall – Geysir

    approx. 310 km

    The highland adventure awaits: At the Blöndudalur valley, we turn onto the barren Kjölur highland track. Along the way, there's an opportunity to bathe in the Hveravellir geothermal area. To the south, the "Golden Waterfall" Gullfoss plunges over several rocky steps into the depths. The geysers Geysir and Strokkur are also nearby.

    Highland route Kjölur – Gullfoss waterfall – Geysir

    Day 4

    approx. 310 km

    The highland adventure awaits: At the Blöndudalur valley, we turn onto the barren Kjölur highland track. Along the way, there's an opportunity to bathe in the Hveravellir geothermal area. To the south, the "Golden Waterfall" Gullfoss plunges over several rocky steps into the depths. The geysers Geysir and Strokkur are also nearby.

  • Day 5
    Landmannalaugar

    approx. 240 km

    A highlight of the trip is the detour through the rugged, pristine landscape past the Hekla volcano to the colorful rhyolite mountains of Landmannalaugar. There is an opportunity to bathe in a natural hot spring.

    Landmannalaugar

    Day 5

    approx. 240 km

    A highlight of the trip is the detour through the rugged, pristine landscape past the Hekla volcano to the colorful rhyolite mountains of Landmannalaugar. There is an opportunity to bathe in a natural hot spring.

  • Day 6
    South Coast – Glacier world at Eyjafjallajökull

    ca. 215 km

    Visit the two waterfalls: Seljalandsfoss, behind which a small path leads, and Skogafoss. The surf of the North Atlantic is impressive at the black sand beach of Reynisfjara. Today, the area around the Mýrdalsjökull glacier and the Eyjafjallajökull glacier volcano will be explored.

    South Coast – Glacier world at Eyjafjallajökull

    Day 6

    ca. 215 km

    Visit the two waterfalls: Seljalandsfoss, behind which a small path leads, and Skogafoss. The surf of the North Atlantic is impressive at the black sand beach of Reynisfjara. Today, the area around the Mýrdalsjökull glacier and the Eyjafjallajökull glacier volcano will be explored.

  • Day 7
    Skaftafell National Park – Jökulsarlon Glacier Lagoon

    ca. 200 km

    We will explore Skaftafell National Park, where well-maintained trails invite you to enjoy easy hikes. The highlight is the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, where we will take a boat trip among floating icebergs.

    Skaftafell National Park – Jökulsarlon Glacier Lagoon

    Day 7

    ca. 200 km

    We will explore Skaftafell National Park, where well-maintained trails invite you to enjoy easy hikes. The highlight is the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, where we will take a boat trip among floating icebergs.

  • Day 8
    East Coast – Egilsstadir

    Accommodation near Egilsstadir

    ca. 190 km

    Continue your journey on a narrow ring road along the high tuff mountains of the east coast. You'll experience the remote East Fjords with their steep cliffs and idyllic fishing villages. Overnight stay near Egilsstaðir.

    East Coast – Egilsstadir

    Day 8

    Accommodation near Egilsstadir

    ca. 190 km

    Continue your journey on a narrow ring road along the high tuff mountains of the east coast. You'll experience the remote East Fjords with their steep cliffs and idyllic fishing villages. Overnight stay near Egilsstaðir.

  • Day 9
    Mödrudalur – Dettifoss – Myvatn

    ca. 240 km

    The journey takes us across the Mödrudalur plateau to the north of the country. We continue to Dettifoss, the most powerful waterfall in Europe, and on to the volcanically active Mývatn region with the pseudocraters of Skutustaðir and the lava formations of Dimmuborgir. With its diverse birdlife and unique vegetation, the area is a paradise for nature lovers. (2 nights)

    Mödrudalur – Dettifoss – Myvatn

    Day 9

    ca. 240 km

    The journey takes us across the Mödrudalur plateau to the north of the country. We continue to Dettifoss, the most powerful waterfall in Europe, and on to the volcanically active Mývatn region with the pseudocraters of Skutustaðir and the lava formations of Dimmuborgir. With its diverse birdlife and unique vegetation, the area is a paradise for nature lovers. (2 nights)

  • Day 10
    Caldera Box

    approx. 390 km

    Today, a highland bus will take us into the uninhabited interior to Askja, the largest caldera on the island, with its small, warm lake, Viti, both of which are perfect for a hike (approx. 1.5 hours). A picnic lunch will be provided in the highlands along the way!

    Caldera Box

    Day 10

    approx. 390 km

    Today, a highland bus will take us into the uninhabited interior to Askja, the largest caldera on the island, with its small, warm lake, Viti, both of which are perfect for a hike (approx. 1.5 hours). A picnic lunch will be provided in the highlands along the way!

  • Day 11
    Godafoss – Akureyri – Heimatmuseum – Pferdeshow

    approx. 270 km

    Passing Godafoss, the Waterfall of the Gods, we travel to Akureyri. We pay a short visit to the capital of the north before heading to Skagafjörður, considered the heartland of Icelandic horse breeding. We visit a local history museum that illustrates Icelandic life in bygone eras. A demonstration of purebred Icelandic horses awaits us.

    Godafoss – Akureyri – Heimatmuseum – Pferdeshow

    Day 11

    approx. 270 km

    Passing Godafoss, the Waterfall of the Gods, we travel to Akureyri. We pay a short visit to the capital of the north before heading to Skagafjörður, considered the heartland of Icelandic horse breeding. We visit a local history museum that illustrates Icelandic life in bygone eras. A demonstration of purebred Icelandic horses awaits us.

  • Day 12
    Hrutafjördur – Isafjördur

    ca. 365 km

    The journey takes you through the impressive fjord landscape of the Westfjords. With a bit of luck, you might spot seals along the way. In Reykjanes, you'll have the opportunity to swim in Iceland's longest swimming pool. The destination is Ísafjörður, the heart of the Westfjords.

    Hrutafjördur – Isafjördur

    Day 12

    ca. 365 km

    The journey takes you through the impressive fjord landscape of the Westfjords. With a bit of luck, you might spot seals along the way. In Reykjanes, you'll have the opportunity to swim in Iceland's longest swimming pool. The destination is Ísafjörður, the heart of the Westfjords.

  • Day 13
    Westfjorde

    approx. 280 km

    Traveling along the stunning Westfjords, we reach Dynjandi waterfall on Arnarfjörður, which thunders down numerous cascades into the depths below. Afterwards, we visit the Latrabjarg cliffs, one of Europe's most important seabird colonies and a nesting ground for gannets, auks, cormorants, and puffins.

    Westfjorde

    Day 13

    approx. 280 km

    Traveling along the stunning Westfjords, we reach Dynjandi waterfall on Arnarfjörður, which thunders down numerous cascades into the depths below. Afterwards, we visit the Latrabjarg cliffs, one of Europe's most important seabird colonies and a nesting ground for gannets, auks, cormorants, and puffins.

  • Day 14
    Snaefellsnes

    ca. 75 km

    A ferry ride through Breidafjördur Bay, a maze of countless small islands, leads to the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, an extinct volcanic region dominated by a mighty ice cap. On the south coast, with its fishing villages of Hellnar and Arnarstapi, bizarre rock formations and striking bird cliffs await us.

    Snaefellsnes

    Day 14

    ca. 75 km

    A ferry ride through Breidafjördur Bay, a maze of countless small islands, leads to the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, an extinct volcanic region dominated by a mighty ice cap. On the south coast, with its fishing villages of Hellnar and Arnarstapi, bizarre rock formations and striking bird cliffs await us.

  • Day 15
    Snaefellsnes – Reykjavik

    ca. 235 km

    From Snaefellsnes, the journey continues through the Whale Fjord Tunnel back to the capital, Reykjavik. A short city tour provides orientation before the tour guide bids farewell.

    Snaefellsnes – Reykjavik

    Day 15

    ca. 235 km

    From Snaefellsnes, the journey continues through the Whale Fjord Tunnel back to the capital, Reykjavik. A short city tour provides orientation before the tour guide bids farewell.

  • Day 16
    Reykjavik – Day at leisure

    The day is yours to enjoy at your leisure. Explore Iceland's capital city on your own or join an optional excursion.

    Reykjavik – Day at leisure

    Day 16

    The day is yours to enjoy at your leisure. Explore Iceland's capital city on your own or join an optional excursion.

  • Day 17
    Return flight

    approx. 50 km

    Transfer to the airport and return journey.

    Return flight

    Day 17

    approx. 50 km

    Transfer to the airport and return journey.

Price

€6,995.00

Phone: +43 512 209071

Services

What's included

  • Non-stop flight with Icelandair from various German airports to Keflavik

  • 16 nights' accommodation in rooms with shower/toilet in typical local hotels or guesthouses

  • 16 x breakfast

  • 13 dinners (days 2-14)

  • 3 x Lunch boxes (4th, 5th & 10th day)

  • Airport transfers in Iceland

  • Bus tour according to the program in a partially highland-capable off-road bus with German-speaking tour guide (days 2-15)

  • Ferry crossing Breidafjord

  • 1 piece of hand luggage & 1 piece of checked baggage per person

  • 2 x museum admission

  • Pferdeshow

  • Boat trip to the Jökulsárló glacier lagoon

  • Iceland Nature Guide with comprehensive information

  • Guaranteed departures with a minimum of 8 and a maximum of 24 participants.

What's not included

  • Travel insurance (we are happy to put together an individual offer)

  • personal equipment

  • Visa and vaccinations, if required

  • Tip

  • Single room supplement from €1,945

  • Meals not included in the services

  • For very early return flights, breakfast may be omitted, depending on the breakfast times of the respective accommodation.

  • Excursions not listed in the services

  • Fees for the use of public sanitary facilities

  • Personal expenses

  • Possibly additional flight surcharges

  • Feeder flights, other departure airports or Rail&Fly (we are happy to put together a suitable offer)

Character of the trip

Fitness

Simple

Altitude

Low

Culture / nature

Nature-led

This tour is suitable for anyone with a reasonable level of fitness. Along the way, there are short walks and easy hikes to waterfalls, viewpoints, and other natural attractions, mostly on well-maintained paths, though some sections are uneven and can be slippery when wet. You'll travel by bus with a German-speaking tour guide and stay in typical Icelandic hotels or guesthouses. Sturdy shoes and windproof/waterproof clothing are essential, as the weather in Iceland can change quickly.

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    Notes on the trip

    Notes

    Our tip: Price advantage for solo travelers: On selected dates we offer half double rooms. The itinerary may be reversed! We reserve the right to make changes to the itinerary due to hotel changes or weather and road conditions. Highland journeys may be affected by weather and road conditions. For groups of up to 16 people, the tour guide will usually drive the bus. The following file contains important information about our group tours in Iceland. A 3-bed room is a double room with an extra bed; it may be very cramped. Fixed price for children up to and including 11 years of age in a double room with their parents Half double rooms available on request!