6 Days | If you’re after geysers, glaciers and good times, Iceland is the spot
There's a lot more to Iceland than ice! Across six days, you’ll find fjords, glaciers, volcanoes, black sands and thermal springs in the world's far north. Discover all the bucket list highlights with some lesser-known secrets you may not have chosen alone. Stay up with the midnight sun in summer or chase the Northern Lights in winter – this trip operates all year round, meaning no matter when you set off, you’re sure to find something incredible. Drive the Golden Circle and discover Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss Waterfall and the Geysir Geothermal Area, then discover waterfalls and scenic hotspots off the tourist track. Sample hot dogs in Reykjavik, find some quirky bars to spend your evenings in and see some of the best natural views you’ve maybe ever seen!
Trip overview
- Start
- Reykjavik, Iceland
- Finish
- Reykjavik, Iceland
- Theme
- 18 to 35s
- Destinations
- Iceland
- Physical rating
- Indicates how physically exerting a trip is, and how fit you will need to be to enjoy it. More info on physical ratings
- Style
- Basix
- Ages
- Min 18 - Max 35
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 16
- Trip code
- BIYS
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- Embark on a journey to Iceland and experience its magic in any season – whether that’s soaking up the midnight sun or searching for the Northern Lights!
- Chase waterfalls in a country known for its flowing cascades. Visit popular sites like Gullfoss and Geysir in the Golden Circle and then head off-the-beaten-track to sites like Gljufrabui and Gluggafoss.
- Explore Southern Iceland – a world of striking contrasts – with a local leader who knows all the secret spots. Walk past blue-white icebergs at the Jokulsarlon Glacier, ford the fjords and soak up the silence of the surrounding grey sand desert.
- Visit Thingvellir National Park – the Eurasian and American tectonic plates may now be pulling apart, but over a thousand years ago, this was the site where Iceland's first parliament came together.
- Choose your own adventure in Reykjavik with loads of free time – whether that’s soaking in geothermal seawater at the famed Blue Lagoon or snorkelling at Silfra Fissure.
- As accommodation on this trip is multishare, you will share a room with other travellers of the same gender. This means travellers on the same booking may be split between rooms due to the single gender rooms. Triple-share, quad-share and multi-share bunk accommodation may be used depending on the season and the make-up of the group. Please also be aware that many guesthouses in Iceland offer shared bathrooms rather than ensuite facilities. Rooms in Iceland can be small, and at times you may be accommodated a short walk away from the main building.
- Iceland can be cold throughout the year, especially at night. Please bring appropriate clothing for adverse weather conditions. There may be occasions where your leader has to alter the itinerary and activities due to the weather. In Winter months, this itinerary may run in a different order, although inclusions will remain the same.
- Due to the remote locations we visit, there are a few long drives on this trip. This is a great opportunity to enjoy the scenery and spend some time getting to know the other members of your group. On this trip we are travelling in our own private minibus with complimentary wi-fi.
Itinerary
View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2024 - 31 December 2024
Inclusions
2 breakfasts
Private minibus with free Wi-Fi
Guesthouse (Multi-share) (2 nights), Cottage (multi-share) (2 nights), Hostel (multi-share) (1 night)
- Golden Circle - Strokkur Geyser & Gullfoss Waterfalll
- Þingvellir National Park - Parliament Plains
- Gljufrabui - Waterfall Visit
- Gluggafoss - Waterfall Visit
- Skaftafell - National Park
- Svartifoss - Waterfall Visit
- Seljalandsfoss - Waterfall Visit
- Skogafoss - Waterfall Visit
- Urridarfoss - Waterfall Visit
- Reykjavik - Orientation Walk
- Fludir - Secret Lagoon - ISK3600
- Vatnajokull - Glacier Hike - ISK14500
- Jokulsarlon - Glacier Lagoon Boat Ride (seasonal) - ISK6300
- Reykjavik - Saga Museum - ISK3600
- Reykjavik - Whale Watching (Seasonal) - ISK12990
- Reykjanes Peninsula - Blue Lagoon inc return transfer - ISK18980
- Reykjavik - Harpa Concert Hall - Free
- Reykjavik - Whales of Iceland Museum - ISK4300
- Reykjavik - Maritime Museum - ISK2350
- Reykjavik - Perlan Museum - ISK5390
- Nauthólsvík - Thermal Beach - Free
- Laugarvatn - Fontana Geothermal Baths - ISK5490
- Reykjavik - Silfra Fissure Snorkelling Day Trip inc return transfer from Reykjavik - ISK28490
- Reykjavik - Settlement Exhibition - ISK2900
- Reykjavik - Lava Tunnel Tour - ISK13900
- Reykjavik - Sky Lagoon - ISK12990
Dates and availability
Important notes
1. Iceland can be an expensive destination, especially in terms of eating out. In remote areas the only option for dinner will be at the guesthouse we are staying at. Stock up on food at a supermarket prior to arrival if you would like to opt out eating at onsite restaurant. Please make sure you read the itinerary carefully in order to know what is and what isn't included in the trip price. Your leader will be able to advise on how to save money.
2. A single supplement is not available on this trip.
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