Tour overview

This 9-day summer trip travels round Iceland under the midnight sun, with a tour leader and a group of no more than sixteen. You stay eight nights in comfortable hotels, with breakfast every day and lunches and dinners left free.

After a tour of Reykjavík you follow the Golden Circle to Thingvellir, Gullfoss and the Strokkur geyser, then the south coast past Skógafoss and the black sand of Vík. Two nights at Skaftafell give time for walks in Vatnajökull National Park and a boat trip among the icebergs of Jökulsárlón.

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The quieter Eastern Fjords and their fishing villages lead to Lake Mývatn and two nights in Húsavík, the whale-watching capital of Iceland, with a visit to the vast horseshoe canyon of Ásbyrgi before the drive back to Reykjavík.

The physical rating is low. This trip suits travellers who want the long light of an Icelandic summer at a gentle pace.

Trip highlights

  • The Golden Circle (Day 2)
  • Skógafoss and Vík beach (Day 3)
  • A boat on Jökulsárlón (Day 4)
  • The Eastern Fjords (Day 5)
  • Lake Mývatn (Day 6)
  • Ásbyrgi canyon (Day 7)

Your route

14 stops from Reykjavik to Reykjavik

9-day route: Reykjavík – Golden Circle – Skaftafell – Eastern Fjords – Húsavík – Reykjavík
  1. Reykjavik Day 1
  2. Thingvellir National Park Day 2
  3. Gullfoss Day 2
  4. Skógafoss Day 3
  5. Vík í Mýrdal Day 3
  6. Skaftafell Days 3–4
  7. Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon Day 4
  8. Djúpivogur Day 5
  9. Fáskrúðsfjörður Day 5
  10. Lake Mývatn Day 6
  11. Húsavík Days 6–7
  12. Asbyrgi Day 7
  13. Akureyri Day 8
  14. Reykjavik Days 8–9

Why choose this tour

Long summer days for sightseeing. Small group with a tour leader.

Best suited to

  • First-time visitors to Iceland
  • Nature lovers
  • Photographers
  • Solo travellers
Skógafoss waterfall in green summer hills

Day-by-day itinerary

9 days from Reykjavík, Iceland to Reykjavík, Iceland

  1. Day 1 · Reykjavík Reykjavík

    Arrive in Reykjavík.

    Hotel
    Hotel
  2. Day 2 · Reykjavík, Thingvellir, Gullfoss, Strokkur Golden Circle

    The Golden Circle.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  3. Day 3 · Skógafoss, Vík, Skaftafell Skaftafell

    Waterfalls and black sand.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  4. Day 4 · Skaftafell, Jökulsárlón Skaftafell

    Glaciers and icebergs.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  5. Day 5 · Djúpivogur, Eastern Fjords Eastern Fjords

    Fishing villages.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  6. Day 6 · Lake Mývatn, Húsavík Húsavík

    Volcanic landscapes.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  7. Day 7 · Ásbyrgi, Húsavík Húsavík

    A giant canyon.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  8. Day 8 · Reykjavík Reykjavík

    Back to the capital.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  9. Day 9 · Reykjavík Reykjavík

    The trip ends.

    Meals
    Breakfast
Icebergs floating in the Jökulsárlón lagoon

Where you stay

  • Reykjavík (1 night) Hotel
  • Golden Circle (1 night) Hotel
  • Skaftafell (2 nights) Hotel
  • Eastern Fjords (1 night) Hotel
  • Húsavík (2 nights) Hotel
  • Reykjavík (1 night) Hotel

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

What's included

Included

  • Accommodation 8 nights in hotels
  • Meals 8 breakfasts
  • Airport shuttle transfers
  • Transport throughout
  • Golden Circle and south coast sightseeing
  • Jökulsárlón boat trip
  • Tour leader from Day 2 to Day 8

Not included

  • Flights
  • Meals not included 7 lunches and 8 dinners
  • Lunches and dinners
  • Optional whale watching in Húsavík
  • Travel insurance and personal spending
Húsavík harbour and its wooden church

This trip might not be for you if…

Honest disclaimer — please read

  • You want most meals included
  • You want to see the Northern Lights
  • You dislike long drives
  • You want flights included — they are not

Good to know

Meals by day Breakfast: Days 2–9 · Lunch: none included · Dinner: none included
A glacier tongue in Skaftafell from above

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Departures & prices

From £3,525 per person, twin share, tour only. 7 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.

Will it get dark?

Barely: in June and July the sun hardly sets, so evenings stay light.

Can I go whale watching?

Yes, as an optional trip from Húsavík.

Which meals are included?

Breakfast every day; lunches and dinners are free to choose.

Can I have my own room?

A single supplement may be available; otherwise solo travellers share with someone of the same gender.

How many people travel together?

No more than sixteen 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

Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.

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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