Stories of Iceland Summer 24

8 Day Small-Group Summer Tour of Iceland

Stories of Iceland – Summer

SOUTH & EAST ICELAND

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

Travel VIP-style with a local Tour Director and a group of 12 travelers or fewer.
Sleep comfortably and peacefully in some of Iceland’s best hotels.
Enter a home covered by lava in 1973, now a state-of-the-art museum, in the Westman Islands.
Zoom by blue icebergs in a Zodiac boat on the Glacier Lagoon.
Smile uncontrollably as you watch geysers erupting in the Golden Circle.
Have a blast in the world’s northernmost capital as you discover Reykjavik.

Included in this Fully Escorted Iceland Vacation Package

7 nights at centrally located, high-end hotels

Guidance of an experienced Tour Director throughout the entire program

12 gourmet meals (5 dinners, 7 breakfasts)

Luxury transportation connecting your locations in Iceland

6 guided tours led by expert local guides

Entrance tickets and transportation to Sky Lagoon Spa

Private airport transfer to/from KEF airport

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 centrally located, high-end hotels

Guidance of an experienced Tour Director throughout the entire program

12 gourmet meals (5 dinners, 7 breakfasts)

Luxury transportation connecting your locations in Iceland

Private airport transfer to/from KEF airport

6 guided tours led by expert local guides

Entrance tickets and transportation to Sky Lagoon Spa

All of our services to plan and implement your trip, and support while traveling

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Itinerary

Days 1 - 3 : Reykjavik, Golden Circle

After landing at Keflavík Airport, you will travel to your hotel in Reykjavík. Located in the heart of Iceland’s capital city, Hotel Apotek 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 you gaze upon incredible North Atlantic views. 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, the following day, join a driving tour of Iceland’s capital. Notable sights include the famous Hallgrímskirkja Church, the modern Harpa Concert Hall, and the unique Sun Voyager sculpture. Following your tour, you will have free time to experience some of the world-class museums and attractions in the city on your own. Two such attractions are the Viking Saga and the Aurora Borealis museums.

Day 3 is dedicated to Iceland’s Golden Circle, which is composed of three must-see sights: Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir geothermal area, and Thingvellir National Park. Nearby, at Fridheimar, you will enjoy a beautiful show with Icelandic horses and some organic, tomato-based delicacies. Our day ends with a fantastic dinner at the prestigious Hotel Grimsborgir, right in the heart of the Golden Circle, our home base for the next couple of nights.

Days 4 - 5 : Selfoss, Riding on a Glacier, The Westman Islands

After a delicious breakfast in the gorgeous settings of your hotel, you will visit the newly renovated Selfoss Center, a collection of 35 historic buildings reimagined in cutting-edge architecture to form a modern collection of shops, restaurants, and cafes. From there, we take you on yet another highly unique experience: you will board a state-of-the-art, luxurious “monster truck” and make your way to a glacier, where you will have the unique pleasure of riding onboard your special vehicle. The experience combines the thrill of a fantastic machine with the peaceful power of one of nature’s majestic creations.

The following day you will visit a true gem in Iceland, a fantastic location overlooked by many tourists: the Westman Islands. There you will learn all about the 1973 volcanic eruption that engulfed most of the archipelago. You will also witness Iceland’s beloved puffins and beluga whales in their habitat. You and your fellow travelers will dine and spend the night at the cozy Hotel Vestmannaeyar in the heart of its namesake islands.

Days 6 - 8: South Coast, Glacier Lagoon, Diamond Beach & Caves of Hella

After a restful night and a delicious breakfast, you will embark on a very exclusive tour of some of Iceland’s most beautiful areas: the south coast. There you will find gorgeous waterfalls, such as Skogafoss and Seljalandsfoss, black-sand beaches (Reynisfjara), amazing geological formations (Dyrholaey), and many other spectacles of nature. You will also visit Vik, a small fishing village in the very south of the country. Our full day of exploration will end in southeast Iceland, a place of ever-changing scenery and beauty, home to majestic mountains and free-roaming reindeer. The next day we move farther east, where 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 floating in its waters.

After two nights in the southeast of Iceland, we conclude our adventure with a safe and comfortable return to KEF International Airport, but only after checking out the mystical Caves of Hella and getting a glimpse at the Keflavik Peninsula.

Click on the blue bars above to read about all you will experience in this program.

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Vacation Reviews

This is how our awesome clients described their experience on this vacation program.

Allison C.

(Walnut Creek, CA)

My husband and I used Discover Scandinavia for our recent honeymoon to Iceland. They were beyond fantastic - the itinerary was built perfectly and each one of our tours was top notch. From visiting the amazing natural sights in Iceland to a walking tour of Reykjavik, we felt like we were able to pack it all in and get the best of everything. Thanks again for a stellar trip!

Chris M.

(USA)

Our family had the trip of a lifetime! From the moment we landed, every detail of our trip had been taken care of. The tour operators Discover Scandinavia Tours uses were beyond excellent and the hotels we stayed in were top in their class. We needed to customize some of our tours to accommodate my 80 year old mother and DST went above and beyond to make sure she would have a wonderful experience, yet stay safe in the winter conditions. We had excellent communications throughout the process, even when the weather took an unexpected turn for the worst and we had to stay an extra night in one location due to road closures, DST local rep immediately jumped in to rearrange our itinerary for us. I cannot say enough wonderful things about DST and their tours. Our family has travelled the world and this tour company and trip was Top 10 worthy!

Tom J.

(Niskayuna, NY)

ICELAND WINTER: NORTHERN LIGHTS & MORE (7 DAYS). We just completed this tour December of 2021. This is our 3rd experience with this tour company. I just cannot say enough great things about this trip. We saw the northern lights on our first night! Everything was perfectly arranged. We got to see and do so much. I highly rate this tour for anyone wanting to see Iceland and the Northern Lights. I hope to go back and see more of Iceland in the summer. Discover Scandinavia Tours makes it so easy. This tour was already prepared (and I would not change a thing) but previous experiences with them have been equally as great. They allow you to customize your experience and work with you every step. Marcelo, Shawna, and the team are awesome.

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FAQs

What are group tours?

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.

What are private tours?

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.

What are the Scandinavian Countries and which ones can I visit with Discover Scandinavia Tours?

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.

How do I book one of your vacations?

Simple: just call us at 800-936-2814 and talk to one of our Scandinavia specialists. Alternatively, you can email us at
[email protected]

How far in advance can I book my vacation?

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.

Can I choose my own dates?

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.

Do you work with external travel agents?

Yes, we do. For details regarding commissions, please visit our TRAVEL AGENT portal.

What is your cancellation policy?

You will find our cancellation policy, along with all our terms and conditions, RIGHT HERE.

What is the best time to see the Northern Lights?

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.

I have other questions. Can I get a free consultation?

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.

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