Small-Group Tour of Iceland – 10 Days
Stories of Iceland – Summer
(The South & East)
Embark on a beautiful adventure with a small group of like-minded travelers and explore corners of South and East Iceland where the locals vacation, in addition to wonderful highlights.
Program Overview
- 10 Days
- May - September
- From $7,594 USD Per Person*
- Max 12 People per group
- Reykjavik, Westman Islands, South Coast, East Coast, Reykjanes Peninsula
- 10 Days
- May - September
- From $7,594 USD Per Person*
- Max 12 People per group
- Reykjavik, Westman Islands, South Coast, East Coast, Reykjanes Peninsula
- Travel VIP-style with a local Tour Director and a group of 12 travelers or fewer.
- Taste exquisite, gourmet Icelandic dishes every day, with every meal.
- Smile uncontrollably as you watch geysers erupting in the Golden Circle.
- Enter a home covered by lava in 1973, now a state-of-the-art museum, in the Westman Islands.
- Be mesmerized by the heart of Iceland in the Thorsmork Valley.
- Take in the vivid colors of Landmannalaugar, a landscape painted carefully by Mother Nature.
- Immerse yourself in a Viking Village in the east fjords of Iceland, a region beloved by Icelanders.
- Zoom by blue icebergs in a Zodiac boat on the Glacier Lagoon.
- Stroll on black-sand beaches, into amazing caves and past powerful waterfalls in Iceland’s south coast.
- Have a blast in the world’s northernmost capital as you discover Reykjavik.
- Sleep comfortably and peacefully in some of Iceland’s best hotels.
Included in this Fully Escorted Iceland Vacation Package
9 nights at high-end hotels with daily Icelandic breakfast buffet
The company and guidance of an experienced Tour Director throughout the entire length of the program
18 meals (9 authentic dinner experiences, 9 fit-for-a-king breakfasts)
All transportation required in you Iceland vacation (private coach, Super Jeep or equivalent)
Several sightseeing tours and experiences showcasing the best gems of the Reykjavik area, the south coast and east coast as well, all led by experienced local guides
As with any of our programs, our signature customer care is always included!
Included in this Fully Escorted Iceland Vacation Package
9 nights at high-end hotels with daily Icelandic breakfast buffet
The company and guidance of an experienced Tour Director throughout the entire length of the program
18 meals (9 authentic dinner experiences, 9 fit-for-a-king breakfasts)
All transportation required in you Iceland vacation (private coach, Super Jeep or equivalent)
Several sightseeing tours and experiences showcasing the best gems of the Reykjavik area, the south coast and east coast as well, all led by experienced local guides
As with any of our programs, our signature customer care is always included!
Interactive Map
Itinerary
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.
Iceland’s Westman Islands are famous for their incredible bird and sea life. Begin day 4 with a trip to the Beluga Whale Center and a visit to a local bay where you have the opportunity to see some of the majestic creatures themselves. The Westman Islands are also known for the 1973 volcanic eruption of Eldfell on the main island of Heimaey. Eldfell is currently dormant, and visitors to the island can actually hike up its summit. You will learn more about the volcano and the island’s brave response to this event on a visit to Eldheimar Museum. Following your day of adventures, the group will board the ferry back to the mainland and drive to Vík where you will end your evening at Hotel Kria.
On Day 5 visit the snow-covered Eyjafjallajökull volcano-glacier–the very same that erupted in 2010. From there you will travel to Thorsmork, a famous Icelandic valley filled with astounding natural beauty. Catch gorgeous views from high above of the river Króssa threading its way across the valley. Spend another night in Vík, a town known for its black-sand beaches and unique rock formations made of columnar basalt. End the evening with another fantastic gourmet meal and the company of your fellow travelers.
On Day 6, experience the incredible colors of the highlands on a guided tour into Iceland’s interior. Landmannalaugar is off the beaten path, a natural landmark filled with hiking trails and geothermal activity. Known for its mountains that are colored with rainbow hues, we will explore some of the area and enjoy lunch at the Volcano Huts – a basecamp located in the highlands. From Landmannalaugar, we will travel on to Öræfi and spend the night at Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon.
Many Icelanders consider East Iceland to be the most interesting area in the country, given the variety of landscape and activities that can be found there. On Day 7 we will visit some of those attractions and dive a bit deeper into some of the Viking Sagas, which are key for understanding the Iceland of today. While touring the East Fjords we will face Vestrahorn, a very impressive mountain which commands respect from its uniquely dark and jagged appearance. We will also explore the charming fishing village of Hofn (“harbor” in Icelandic) and pay a visit to the Viking Village, a place originally built as a movie set which gained notoriety from its majestic surroundings and the level of attention to detail applied when building it. It was so well built, in fact, that it is now a rich source of information to anyone interested in life during the Viking Age.
On Day 8, before leaving the east coast, we will witness two of the most popular attractions in Iceland. Diamond Beach gains its name from the blocks of ice contrasting against the black sand where they sit. Nearby Glacier Lagoon offers the opportunity for an exciting Zodiac boat ride which will take us very close to jaw-dropping blue icebergs living in its waters. On our way back west we will visit several waterfalls and other landmarks that make the south of Iceland known for its unique beauty. Our day ends with a delicious meal at the Fire & Frost, a hotel surrounded by magnificent nature.
Day 9 calls for a mixture of relaxation, enjoyment of your (very accessible) surroundings and a light (optional) hike. You will find a variety of unique experiences in the immediate vicinity of your hotel, such as hot-spring cooking and geothermal horticulture to thermal bathing and earthquake tourism. If you are looking for a truly immersive Icelandic experience, today you will find it. We will also hike up to Kerid, an impressive volcanic crater and home to a lake. Kerid is shaped like a human eye, therefore called “The Eye of The World.” We will wrap up this special day with a fantastic closing dinner, the perfect opportunity to exchange stories and memories with your co-travelers.
On Day 10, enjoy breakfast at the hotel before departing. We can’t wait to create your next vacation package, be it another group tour of Iceland or an adventure anywhere else in Scandinavia!
Click on the blue bars above to read about all you will experience in this program.
2023 PRICING
Departing
September 2 – 11 2023*
Price Per Person
$7,594
Spots Left
6 in stock
Departing
August 7 – August 16 2023*
Price Per Person
$7,594
Spots Left
6 in stock
TIMELINE
Day 1
Sky Lagoon & Kickoff Dinner
You are now in the Land of Fire and Ice, yours to discover. Your group tour of Iceland starts with a relaxing visit to the brand-new Sky Lagoon and a delicious kickoff dinner, where you will meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers. Cheers to the start of your Icelandic adventure!
Today's Experiences
Sky Lagoon (geothermal spa)
Meals
Included
Accommodation
Hotel Apotek
Day 2
Discovering Reykjavik
Join a driving tour of Reykjavik and take in some of the city’s attractions. You’ll have the afternoon to explore at your leisure.
Today's Experiences
Hallgrímskirkja Church, Harpa Concert Hall, Sun Voyager Sculpture, The Perlan, Laugavegur Street
Meals
Included
Accommodation
Hotel Apotek
Day 3
Secrets of the Golden Circle
Embark on a guided tour of the Golden Circle attractions. Later, board a ferry for a scenic journey to the Westman Islands.
Today's Experiences
Gullfoss Waterfall, Geysir Geothermal Area, Thingvellir National Park, Fridheimar Tomato Farm, Ferry to Westman Islands
Meals
Included
Accommodation
Hotel Vestmannaeyjar
Day 4
Discovering The Westman Islands
The Westman Islands are magical. There you will tour the islands, learn about the 1973 volcanic eruption of Eldfell and visit the the Beluga Whale Sanctuary.
Today's Experiences
Eldheimar Museum, Beluga Whale Center, Eldfell Volcano, Ferry to Landeyjahöfn, Drive to Vik
Meals
Included
Accommodation
Hotel Kria
Day 5
Thorsmork: Valleys & Volcanoes
Visit the snow-covered Eyjafjallajökull volcano-glacier (the very same that erupted in 2010). Then, travel to Thorsmork Valley, a valley filled with astounding natural beauty.
Today's Experiences
Eyjafjallajökull Volcano, Stakkholtsgjá Canyon, Krossá River
Meals
Included
Accommodation
Hotel Kria
Day 6
Landmannalaugar: The Colors Of The Highlands
Explore the Landmannalaugar area, an off-the-beaten-path, natural landmark filled with gorgeous trails, geothermal activity and jaw-dropping colors.
Today's Experiences
Álftavatn Lake, Bláhnjúkur Volcano, Raudufossar Waterfall
Meals
Included
Accommodation
Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon
Day 7
East Iceland Highlights
Learn about Iceland’s Viking heritage with a visit to the Viking Village. Today you will also witness the unique landscapes of the East Fjords in Iceland.
Today's Experiences
Fishing Village of Hofn, Vestrahorn Mountain, Viking Village
Meals
Included
Accommodation
Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon
Day 8
Diamond Beach And Glacier Lagoon
Experience jaw-dropping blue icebergs up close on a Zodiac boat ride at the Glacier Lagoon. Then, see large blocks of ice on a black-sand beach and discover why the Diamond Beach has that name!
Today's Experiences
Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon & Diamond Beach, Skogafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls, Dyrholaey rock formation, Reynisfjara black sand beach
Meals
Included
Accommodation
Frost & Fire Hotel
Day 9
Kerid – The Eye of the World
Hike (or stay back and admire your surroundings) to “The Eye of the World,” an impressive volcanic crater shaped like a human eye. Enjoy a final group dinner and exchange stories and memories with your co-travelers.
Today's Experiences
Kerid Crater
Meals
Included
Accommodation
Frost & Fire Hotel
Day 10
Program Conclusion
Conclude your experience with a great breakfast and a comfortable, private ride to the Keflavik Airport.
Today's Experiences
Private ride to the Airport
Meals
Breakfast
Gallery
Vacation Reviews
Allison C.
Available Upgrades
Travel Insurance
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
[email protected]
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 ([email protected]) or call us (800-936-2814) and we will start your dream Scandinavian vacation with a free consultation.
Looking For A Winter Adventure?
See our fully escorted 8 day Iceland Winter Tour
Join our Newsletter
STAY INFORMED ABOUT COVID & TRAVEL IN SCANDINAVIA
