8 Day Small-Group Escorted Tour of Iceland
The Iceland That Icelanders Love
EASTFJORDS & SIGLUFJORDUR
Embark on a beautiful adventure with a small group of like-minded travelers and explore corners of the Eastfjords where the locals vacation, in addition to wonderful highlights.
Journey Overview
- 8 Days/7 Nights
- May, September, October
- From $8,322 USD Per Person
- Max 14 People per group
- South Coast, Höfn, Vatnajökull, Egilsstaðir, Seydisfjordur, Mývatn, Siglufjordur, Akureyri
- 8 Days/7 Nights
- May, September, October
- From $8,322 USD Per Person
- Max 14 People per group
- South Coast, Höfn, Vatnajökull, Egilsstaðir, Seydisfjordur, Mývatn, Siglufjordur, Akureyri
- Experience East Iceland and the Eastfjords, which are rich in culture, dramatic scenery, and intriguing history.
- Explore the outdoors on scenic hikes, glide past icebergs on a boat tour, and soak in geothermal waters.
- Discover Myvatn, home to incredible geological features and the raw natural forces that shaped Iceland’s unique landscape.
- Connect with the local Icelandic people in picturesque fishing villages and on local farms.
- Stay in perfectly-sited boutique hotels surrounded by nature.
- Enjoy authentic, high-quality dining experiences (hyper-local, seasonal menus).
Included in this Fully Escorted Iceland Journey
7 nights at premium accommodations with magnificent views
Guidance of an experienced Tour Director throughout the entire journey
13 authentic dining experiences (7 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 5 dinners)
Luxury transportation connecting your locations in Iceland
Locally guided activities offering a cultural and immersive experience in the region
All of our services to plan and implement your trip, and support while traveling
Included in this Fully Escorted Iceland Vacation Package
7 nights at premium accommodations with magnificent views
Guidance of an experienced Tour Director throughout the entire program
13 authentic, high-quality dining experiences (7 breakfasts, 1 lunches and 5 dinners)
Luxury transportation connecting your locations in Iceland
Locally guided activities offering a cultural and immersive experience in the region
All of our services to plan and implement your trip, and support while traveling
2025 DATES & PRICING
Departing
May 18 – 25, 2025
Price Per Person
$8,382
SPOTS AVAILABLE
Departing
Sept 24 – Oct 1, 2025
Price Per Person
$8,665
SPOTS AVAILABLE
Departing
Oct 22 – Oct 29, 2025
Price Per Person
$8,322
SPOTS AVAILABLE
TIMELINE
Day 1
Southern Charm
Today, your Icelandic vacation starts, and you are excited about discovering an Iceland that tourists often overlook. You meet your co-travelers and discover that they’re just as excited. Our tour director gives us a brief presentation on what’s to come, and we leave Reykjavik, due south. Throughout the day, we marvel at all the famous waterfalls on the south coast, but we continue eastward, where we will encounter many of the reasons why Icelanders love that part of the country. Let’s celebrate a wonderful first day with much conversation over a delicious kick-off dinner!
Meals Included
Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel Klaustur
Day 2
Zipping Through Icebergs
You woke up well-rested, feeling the peace and tranquility surrounding our hotel. “I’m in Iceland!” is your first thought. Soon we find ourselves on a Zodiac boat tour, zipping through the mirror-like waters of the Glacier Lagoon, jaws dropping at the sight of a huge glacier just a few hundred feet away from us. Icebergs, seals, and local birds form the magic moving with us and around us. Once back on land, we walk the sands of Diamond Beach, and we understand the name’s origin: large ice blocks sitting on black sand, reflecting the sunlight. In the afternoon, we arrive in Hofn (“harbor” in Icelandic), a fishing village founded in 1897 and our home for the next two nights. On a walking tour, we learn about the village and its food and taste local delicacies along the way. Then it’s time to unwind in our hotel by the sea with magnificent views.
Meals Included
Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation
Berjaya Höfn Hotel
Day 3
One Foot on a Volcano, Another on a Glacier
Day 3 of our vacation is enjoyed at a UNESCO World Heritage site, Vatnajökull National Park. We have an infinity of landscapes to explore at this place, one of Nature’s works of art shaped by the dynamic nature of volcanoes and glaciers. Then, we delight in food and fellowship in a historic building with wooden floorboards, colorful artwork, and dimly lit candles. Everything in the restaurant is prepared from scratch and done by hand, using quality ingredients. You can feel and taste the authenticity. It’s all very Icelandic.
Meals Included
Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation
Berjaya Höfn Hotel
Day 4
If a Tree Falls in Iceland, Does It Make a Sound?
After another outstanding breakfast, we head out, getting deeper into Iceland’s east fjords region, also home to the country’s only forest. There, we will find a strong focus on nature conservation, fascinating local art, and much Icelandic hospitality. We will spend two nights in Egilsstaðir and experience outdoor hot tubs, incomparable views, and the best of Icelandic food. Tranquility, cultural enrichment, and adventure all in one place.
Meals Included
Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel 1001 nott
Day 5
A Canyon, a Farm and Puffins – Find the Connection!
It is Day 5, and you feel fantastic about everything so far. Today brings us activities that immerse us even more in the “real Iceland.” Starting with geology, we explore a canyon that reveals towering basalt rock columns and a stunning blue-green glacial river. The area around the canyon, still relatively untouched, was inhabited only by sheep for a long time. Then, we meet the owners of a local organic farm, tour their facilities, and taste seasonal, made-from-scratch dishes. Finally, we discover Seydisfjordur, a place called by the poet Matthias Johannessen a “pearl enclosed in a shell.” You realize that you lost track of time as you stroll around the town’s center and admire the early 19th-century timber houses. Not far away, awaiting our visit, are rocky beaches, a puffin colony, and ruins with stories to tell.
Meals Included
Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel 1001 nott
Day 6
Walking on the Moon
Heading north, we will find Lake Myvatn and its surrounding region, home to mind-bending geological features, including pseudo-craters, lava pillars, lava fields, and hot springs. These sites also provide us with insight into the raw natural forces that shaped Iceland’s unique landscape. We explore what appears to be some lunar landscape, full of surprises, then take a dip in a pool of geothermal water containing a unique blend of minerals. Good for the skin, good for the soul. After a full day of exploration, we arrive at our fjord-side hotel surrounded by mountains. It is time to reflect on the day, eat, and rest.
Meals Included
Breakfast
Accommodation
Siglo Hotel
Day 7
Standing on North of North
There’s something special about today: we are in Siglufjörður, Iceland’s northernmost town. So, let’s get out there and enjoy it to the fullest! Pick what appeals to you the most today: a guided hike through scenic trails or a visit to the award-winning Herring Era Museum and galleries to uncover the region’s past and history. After that, thirsty, we make our way to a family-owned craft brewery housed in an old fish factory for a private tour and tasting. Let’s toast to the enchantment of East and North Iceland, a place of fishing villages, flowing waterfalls, black sand beaches, rugged mountain escapes, and creeping glaciers. Let’s toast to new friendships. Authentic!
Meals Included
Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation
Siglo Hotel
Day 8
Have Your Ice Cream and Eat It Too
Day 8 is here, and it is time to return to where everything started. We drive to Akureyri, Iceland’s second-largest city. In Akureyri, we have time to embrace one of the hidden pleasures of Icelandic life – having ice cream whenever you want, not just when the sunshine allows – at a local landmark. On your short flight back to Reykjavik, you reflect on just how spectacular the last eight days have been… and inevitably, you start making plans for your return to Iceland.
Meals Included
Breakfast
Gallery
Vacation Reviews
Allison C.
Scandinavia Tour FAQs
After landing at Keflavík Airport, you will travel to your hotel in Reykjavík. Located in the heart of Iceland’s capital city, Hotel Borg offers the best in both style and comfort. Following check-in, connect with your Tour Director before a visit to the Sky Lagoon. Relax in the warm waters of the geothermal lagoon and soak off your jet lag as your gaze upon incredible views of the North Atlantic. End your day with a gourmet kickoff dinner where you will get to know your fellow travelers and taste delicious Icelandic dishes. Your group tour of Iceland has officially started!
After breakfast, join a driving tour of Iceland’s capital. Notable sights include the famous Hallgrímskirkja Church, Harpa Concert Hall and the unique Sun Voyager sculpture. Following your tour, you will have free time to experience the city on your own. End your day with a delectable dinner and a drive to view the Northern Lights, if the skies are clear that night. If they are not, don’t worry. We will have many other opportunities!
Day 3 is dedicated to Iceland’s Golden Circle, which is made up of three must-see sights: Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir geothermal area and Thingvellir National Park. Nearby, at Fridheimar, you will enjoy a beautiful show with Icelanic horses and some organic, tomato-based delicacies as well. Following your guided tour of the Golden Circle, we will drive to Landeyjahöfn harbor and board a ferry to the Westman Islands. The short 45-minute boat ride will give you a new perspective of Iceland’s south coast. When the ferry docks on the main island, Heimaey, you might even spot a brave sheep grazing on the rocky cliffs surrounding you! Enjoy a delectable dinner at Hotel Vestmannaeyjar, your cozy accommodation for the evening.
Our private tours allow travelers to explore Scandinavian destinations with programs offering a great balance between pre-arranged activities and free time to explore. When implementing one of our private programs for you, we handle all the logistics involved, including: hotels, airport transfers, transportation from city to city and all guided activities and excursions. You will not be with a Tour Director throughout the program, but you will enjoy a number of sightseeing experiences led by experienced local guides. We can work with your desired dates, provided that availability exists at the many services involved in your program.
This option is ideal for travelers who enjoy traveling independently and with a higher degree of flexibility to explore each location on their own.
Technically, Scandinavia refers primarily to Norway, Denmark and Sweden. When thinking of Nordic Countries, add to the list Finland and Iceland as well. Discover Scandinavia Tours can take you to any location in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Iceland. Currently we also offer extensions in Estonia, which is of particularly convenient access when visiting Finland, given that Tallinn – Estonia’s beautiful capital – can be reached by a short ferry ride from Helsinki.
Simple: just call us at 800-936-2814 and talk to one of our Scandinavia specialists. Alternatively, you can email us at
info@DiscoverScandinaviaTours.com
If you are interested in a group tour, you can book any departure as long as there are seats available (but remember: we have a maximum of 12 seats per departure, so booking early is recommendable). If you want a private tour, you can book as far as 2 years in advance. For last-minute travelers, please keep in mind that we need a minimum of 30 days to implement a private program.
With our group tours of Scandinavia you can choose from a number of fixed departures throughout the year. If you need more flexible dates, our private tours allow us to work with any dates you have in mind, provided that we find adequate availability at all hotels and other services included in your particular program.
Yes, we do. For details regarding commissions, please visit our TRAVEL AGENT portal.
You will find our cancellation policy, along with all our terms and conditions, RIGHT HERE.
In short, you can typically view the Northern Lights between September and March. But if you really want a memorable Northern Lights vacation, we created an entire blog post dedicated to this question, which you can read RIGHT HERE.
You most certainly can! Just email us (info@DiscoverScandinaviaTours.com) or call us (800-936-2814) and we will start your dream Scandinavian vacation with a free consultation.