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Wild Iceland & Whale Watching - 8 days

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Tour Overview

YEAR-ROUND TOUR: Enjoy a relaxing Reykjavik arrival day on this 8-day escorted tour, which takes in the best of Iceland's nature. Explore the famed Golden Circle to see erupting geysers, thundering waterfalls and Thingvellir National Park. Walk behind Seljalandsfoss, see the icebergs of Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon and enjoy an included 3-hour whale watching cruise. Depending on your seaosn of travel, enjoy an included glacier hike or ice cave tour, explore Lake Myvatn and Akureyri in the north and hike up the Grabrok volcano crater in the west of the country.

Start

Reykjavik

End

Reykjavik

Destination

Reykjavik

Days

8

Pace

Medium

Range

Handpicked

Max Group Size

Min 8 - Max 18

Min Age

8

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Trip Code: WIAWW

Trip Highlights

Why you'll love this trip

  • Reykjavik - Enjoy free time at the start and end of your Iceland tour to explore the country's capital

  • Golden Circle - Discover the awe-inspiring Geysir geothermal fields, majestic Gullfoss Waterfall, and the historic thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

  • Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon - Witness colossal icebergs and stroll along the black sands of Diamond Beach

  • Grabrok - Hike to the rim of this volcanic crater and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding landscape

  • Dalvik - Set sail on a three-hour whale-watching cruise, in search of humpback, minke and maybe even blue whales

  • Vatnajokull National Park - Enjoy an included glacier hike from April to October and an ice cave tour from September - March

  • Namaskard - Discover a surreal landscape of steaming lunar terrain and vibrant, bubbling mud pots in this geothermal area

  • Northern Lights - Gaze skywards as you search for the Northern Lights each evening of your tour (winter departures from September - March)

Day by Day Itinerary

Itinerary

Trip route map

What's Included & Excluded

What's Included

7 breakfasts
7 nights 2-3 star accommodation
Escorted by an English-speaking driver/guide (you may have multiple different guides during your trip and the group may change on different days and for different activities)
Pick up and drop off from a central pick-up location in Reykjavik
Transportation in a heated minibus with complimentary Wi-Fi
3-hour whale watching cruise in Dalvik
Glacier Hike on Vatnajokull Glacier from April to October
Activities in Wilderness Centre in Egilsstadir

Not Included

International Flights and Visas
Arrival & departure transfers  
Tips for your guide - this is an entirely personal gesture
Pre and post-tour accommodation in Reykjavik

Is This Trip Right for You?

Is this trip right for you?

  • There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.

  • This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.

  • Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.

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Tour Details

Duration8 days
StartReykjavik
EndReykjavik
StyleGroup Tours
Max Group18 people

Pricing

Starting from
AUD $6,455
Was $5,164
per person
✓ Best available price

Dates and availability

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