Discover Iceland's Midnight Sun
Explore the capital city of Reykjavík, the Golden Circle route, Þingvellir & Vatnajökull National Parks, Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Látrabjarg, Siglufjörður & more!
| Style | Value Vacation Dedicated tour escorts & guides throughout | ||
| Departures | June – September 2025 | Group Size | 20 travelers max |
| Themes | Active, History & Culture, Bucket List, Nature & Wildlife | ||
| Activity Level | |||
| What to Expect | This fast-paced, escorted tour includes a reasonable amount of walking or hiking and requires an average level of physical fitness.Travel safely and confidently with our new health & safety protocols. | ||
| Already booked? | Find everything you need to know before you go, including information about passport & visa requirements, flights, luggage, and more. | ||
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Experience the magical atmosphere and untamed beauty of Iceland's nature, breathtaking scenery and unique history. Energize your spirit and soothe your body with geothermal hot springs in the Land of the Midnight Sun. Discover the iconic fjords, charming countryside, towering glaciers, and more. Let your mind be inspired by the culture, from ancient to modern, in the world’s most northerly capital of Reykjavik, a UNESCO City of Literature, and home of one of the world’s oldest Parliaments. All the while, a backdrop of rugged mountains and icy glaciers serve as a constant reminder of Iceland’s tumultuous, volcanic past.
Package includes
- Flights
- Coach
- Transfers
- Hotel
- Meals
- Guides
- Round-trip flights from New York (JFK) or Newark (EWR) to Reykjavik, including taxes & fees
- All ground transportation and transfers
- 11 nights accommodations in Tourist Class hotels with guaranteed early check in
- 21 Meals: 11 breakfast daily, plus 10 dinners
- Comprehensive touring program including entrance fees
- Professional, English-speaking driver/guide
Optional add-ons
- Flights from other cities are available. Request pricing when making your reservation.
Why you'll love it
- Relax from your flight with guaranteed early check in upon arrival before setting out on your Iceland adventure.
- Travel along the famous Golden Circle route and admire Iceland's stunning scenery.
- Visit a tomato growing geothermal greenhouse and learn about Iceland's most important use of geothermal energy before enjoying an up-close look at Icelandic horses.
- Journey to Snæfellsnes Peninsula and witness the dramatic landscapes covered in lava fields, volcanoes, glaciers, and coastal cliffs.
- Embark on a lava cave tour and travel 35 meters underground to the interior of the Earth.
- Observe a variety of seabirds at the cliffs of Látrabjarg, the most western point of Iceland and Europe.
- Tour Siglufjörður, Iceland’s northernmost town and known as the herring capital of the North Atlantic.
- Get the opportunity to spot humpback and minke whales, harbour porpoises and dolphins during a whale watching experience in Eyjafjörður.
- Relax and soak at the Vök Nature Baths.
- Explore Vatnajökull National Park, home to massive glaciers, ice caves, rugged mountains, and waterfalls.
- Get a fantastic close-up view of the Seljalandsfoss waterfall as you walk along a slick trail that leads behind the falls for a unique behind-the-scenes view.
Itinerary at a Glance
- 1 Depart USA/Overnight Flight
- 2 Reykjavik
- 3 Golden Circle
- 4 Snæfellsnes Peninsula & West Fjords
- 5 Iceland's Westernmost Point
- 6 Beautiful West Fjords
- 7 Heading North
- 8 Siglufjörður & Eyjafjörður
- 9 Geological Wonders and Nature Baths
- 10 Eastfjords and Geothermal Bathing
- 11 Vatnajökull National Park, Glaciers & Glacier Lagoon
- 12 The South Coast
- 13 Reykjavik/USA
Dates & Prices
Detailed Itinerary
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Day 1 Depart USA/Overnight Flight
- Depart the USA on your overnight flight to Reykjavik, Iceland
Day 2 Reykjavik
- Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel
- Spend the balance of the day at leisure
Fosshotel Reykjavik or similar
Day 3 Golden Circle
- Visit a geothermal greenhouse
- Explore the spectacular Gullfoss waterfalls
- Wander through Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Icelandair Hotel Hamar or similarBreakfast & dinner
Day 4 Snæfellsnes Peninsula & West Fjords
- Tour the Snæfellsnes Peninsula
- Visit Snæfellsnes National Park
- Enjoy a scenic Ferry Baldur ride over Breiðafjörður Bay
Fosshotel Westfjords or similarBreakfast & dinner
Day 5 Iceland's Westernmost Point
- Visit the Hnjótur Folk Museum
- Admire the seabirds cliffs in Látrabjarg
- Explore the red sand beach of Rauðisandur
Fosshotel Westfjords or similarBreakfast & dinner
Day 6 Beautiful West Fjords
- Tour the Arnarfjörður fjord
- Admire the seven-level picturesque Dynjandi waterfall
- Tour the fjords, mountains, valleys and wide open spaces of the Icelandic landscape
Hotel Laugarbakki or similarBreakfast & dinner
Day 7 Heading North
- Tour the Arnarfjörður fjord and visit Hvammstangi, the seal capital of Iceland
- Visit the cascading waterfalls at Kolugljúfur Canyon
Sæluhús Studio Apartments or similarBreakfast & dinner
Day 8 Siglufjörður & Eyjafjörður
- Tour Siglufjörður, Iceland’s northernmost town
- Visit the Herring Era Museum
- Enjoy an afternoon of whale watching
Sæluhús Studio Apartments or similarBreakfast & dinner
Day 9 Geological Wonders and Nature Baths
- Visit Goðafoss, the waterfall of the Gods
- Explore Lake Mývatn and surrounding area
- Explore the Dettifoss waterfall in Vatnajökull National Park
- Visit the Vök geothermal pools
Hotel Eskifjörður or similarBreakfast & dinner
Day 10 Eastfjords and Geothermal Bathing
- Admire the beautiful fjord landscapes in the East Fjords
- Visit the Petra Stone Collection, a privately owned collection of stones from Eastern Fjords
- Witness Europe's most voluminous glacier, Vatnajökull
Fosshotel Vatnajökull or similarBreakfast & dinner
Day 11 Vatnajökull National Park, Glaciers & Glacier Lagoon
- Embark on a boat ride on the magnificent Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon
- Explore the black sands of Diamond beach
- Tour Vatnajökull National Park
Hotel Vík or similarBreakfast & dinner
Day 12 The South Coast
- Take in the beautiful view of Skógafoss waterfall
- Explore a behind-the-scenes view of the Seljalandsfoss waterfall
- Visit the Lava Center in Hvolsvöllur
Fosshotel Reykjavik or similarBreakfast & dinner
Day 13 Reykjavik/USA
- Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the USA
Breakfast
Hotels
In the unlikely event that a particular hotel is not available, a similar or better hotel may be substituted.
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Trip Details
- What should I know before I go?We've compiled a comprehensive checklist, including information on how to pay your balance due, flights & transfers, packing & luggage, and more.
- Do I need a visa or other documents? Are there any entry requirements?Please review the visa & entry requirements.
- Can I make changes to my trip?Want to upgrade your seats? Depart from another city? Stay a few extra days? Something else? Just ask!
- Can I bring my kids? Are there any age restrictions?To book this package, you must be 18 or older. Your traveling companions must be 8 or older at the time of travel.
- Should I purchase travel insurance?Yes! We recommend you purchase travel insurance to help protect you and your travel investment against the unexpected. For your convenience, we offer a plan provided by Travelex Insurance Services.
- What's the fine print?Review the terms & conditions for this package.
What should I know about Iceland?Check out our guide for practical travel tips, the best time to go, videos, and more.
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