Tour overview

This 6-day active trip combines hiking, cycling and kayaking with Iceland's classic sights. A local leader travels with the group, which numbers no more than twelve, with a qualified guide for the glacier trek. You stay five nights in hotels and cabins, with breakfast daily.

After the Golden Circle you base yourself in cabins near Hvolsvöllur, taking the ferry to the Westman Islands for volcanic landscapes and seabird cliffs.

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You trek on the Sólheimajökull glacier with crampons and an ice axe, then return to Reykjavik for a guided cycling tour and a kayaking trip.

The physical rating is medium. This trip suits active travellers who want to experience Iceland, not just see it.

Trip highlights

  • The Golden Circle (Day 2)
  • The Westman Islands (Day 3)
  • A Sólheimajökull glacier trek (Day 4)
  • A Reykjavik cycling tour (Day 5)
  • Kayaking (Day 5)

Your route

9 stops from Reykjavik to Reykjavik

6-day route: Reykjavik – Golden Circle – Hvolsvöllur – Westman Islands – Sólheimajökull – Reykjavik
  1. Reykjavik Day 1
  2. Thingvellir National Park Day 2
  3. Gullfoss Waterfall Day 2
  4. Hvolsvollur Days 2–4
  5. Heimaey Day 3
  6. Skógafoss Day 4
  7. Reykjadalur Day 5
  8. Stokkseyri Day 5
  9. Reykjavik Days 5–6

Why choose this tour

Hike, bike and kayak in one short trip. A guided glacier trek.

Best suited to

  • Active travellers
  • Adventure seekers
  • Solo travellers
  • Younger-at-heart travellers
Heimaey's volcanic landscape in the Westman Islands

Day-by-day itinerary

6 days from Reykjavik, Iceland to Reykjavik, Iceland

  1. Day 1 · Reykjavik Reykjavik

    Welcome to Iceland.

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

    The Golden Circle.

    Hotel
    Cabin
    Meals
    Breakfast
  3. Day 3 · Westman Islands Westman Islands

    Volcanic islands.

    Hotel
    Cabin
    Meals
    Breakfast
  4. Day 4 · Sólheimajökull Glacier trek

    Crampons on the ice.

    Hotel
    Cabin
    Meals
    Breakfast
  5. Day 5 · Reykjavik Reykjavik

    Cycling and kayaking.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  6. Day 6 · Reykjavik Reykjavik

    The trip ends.

    Meals
    Breakfast
The Sólheimajökull glacier

Where you stay

  • Reykjavik (1 night) Hotel
  • Hvolsvöllur (3 nights) Cabin
  • Reykjavik (1 night) Hotel

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

What's included

Included

  • Accommodation 5 nights in hotels and cabins
  • Meals 5 breakfasts
  • Private minibus and Westman Islands ferry
  • Sólheimajökull glacier trek with a qualified guide
  • Guided cycling tour of Reykjavik
  • Kayaking trip
  • Local leader throughout

Not included

  • Flights
  • Meals not included 4 lunches and 5 dinners
  • Optional activities
  • Travel insurance and personal spending
Reykjavík's waterfront

This trip might not be for you if…

Honest disclaimer — please read

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

Good to know

Meals by day Breakfast: Days 2–6 · Lunch: none included · Dinner: none included
Elliðaey island in the Westman Islands

In pictures

Departures & prices

From £2,495 per person, twin share, tour only. 22 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.

How hard is it?

Medium: a glacier trek, a city cycle ride and a gentle kayak, each a few hours.

Do I need experience?

No, guides and equipment are provided for each activity.

Which meals are included?

Breakfast daily.

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 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.

ATOL protected 100% financially protected in a Trust bank account PTS 6035 4.7 on Trustpilot
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.

Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary
From £2,495
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