Tour overview

This 5-day trip packs the Golden Circle and the Snæfellsnes Peninsula into a short, great-value break. A local leader travels with the group, which numbers no more than twelve, in a private minibus. You stay four nights in guesthouses and cottages, including a night on a working farm, with breakfast daily.

You explore the Golden Circle, from the rift valley of Thingvellir to the Strokkur geyser and the Gullfoss waterfall, and stay in countryside cottages.

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On the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, often called Iceland in miniature, you see lava fields, sea cliffs and Kirkjufell mountain, with a night on an Icelandic farm.

The physical rating is medium. This trip suits travellers who want a short, budget-friendly taste of Iceland.

Trip highlights

  • Thingvellir (Day 2)
  • The Strokkur geyser (Day 2)
  • Gullfoss (Day 2)
  • Snæfellsnes (Day 3)
  • A farm stay (Day 3)
  • Kirkjufell (Day 4)

Your route

10 stops from Reykjavik to Kirkjufell

5-day route: Reykjavik – Golden Circle – Hvolsvöllur – Snæfellsnes – Reykjavik
  1. Reykjavik Days 1 & 4–5
  2. Thingvellir National Park Day 2
  3. Strokkur Geysir Day 2
  4. Gullfoss Waterfall Day 2
  5. Hvolsvöllur Day 2
  6. Hraunfossar Day 3
  7. Snaefellsnes Day 3
  8. Búðir Church Day 4
  9. Djúpalónssandur Day 4
  10. Kirkjufell Day 4

Why choose this tour

Iceland's classics at great value. A night on a working farm.

Best suited to

  • Travellers short on time
  • Budget-minded travellers
  • First-time visitors to Iceland
  • Solo travellers
The Öxarárfoss waterfall at Thingvellir

Day-by-day itinerary

5 days from Reykjavik, Iceland to Reykjavik, Iceland

  1. Day 1 · Reykjavik Reykjavik

    Welcome to Iceland.

    Hotel
    Guesthouse
  2. Day 2 · Thingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, Hvolsvöllur Golden Circle

    The Golden Circle.

    Hotel
    Cottage
    Meals
    Breakfast
  3. Day 3 · Snæfellsnes Snæfellsnes

    A farm stay.

    Hotel
    Farm cottage
    Meals
    Breakfast
  4. Day 4 · Kirkjufell, Reykjavik Snæfellsnes

    Lava fields.

    Hotel
    Guesthouse
    Meals
    Breakfast
  5. Day 5 · Reykjavik Reykjavik

    The trip ends.

    Meals
    Breakfast
A mountain on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula

Where you stay

  • Reykjavik (1 night) Guesthouse
  • Hvolsvöllur (1 night) Cottage
  • Snæfellsnes (1 night) Farm cottage
  • Reykjavik (1 night) Guesthouse

Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.

What's included

Included

  • Accommodation 4 nights in guesthouses and cottages
  • Meals 4 breakfasts
  • Private minibus with Wi-Fi
  • Golden Circle guided visits
  • Snæfellsnes Peninsula
  • Icelandic farm stay
  • Local leader throughout

Not included

  • Flights
  • Meals not included 3 lunches and 4 dinners
  • Optional activities
  • Travel insurance and personal spending
The rugged coast of Snæfellsnes

This trip might not be for you if…

Honest disclaimer — please read

  • You want private bathrooms every night
  • You want a single room
  • You want most meals included
  • You want flights included — they are not

Good to know

Meals by day Breakfast: Days 2–5 · Lunch: none included · Dinner: none included
A farm below a green mountain in Iceland

In pictures

Departures & prices

From £1,565 per person, twin share, tour only. 44 upcoming departures.

Frequently asked questions

How do I book this tour?

Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.

What financial protection do I get?

Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.

Do I need a visa for Iceland?

No, UK citizens can visit Iceland visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180.

What is the accommodation like?

Simple guesthouses and cottages, often with shared bathrooms; no single rooms.

How long are the drives?

Some days include long drives on gravel and winding roads.

Which meals are included?

Breakfast daily.

Can I have my own room?

No, a single supplement is not available on this trip.

How many people travel together?

No more than twelve travellers, with a local leader.

Can you tailor the trip?

Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.

What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?

If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.

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Tailor-made option

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If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.

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