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Best of Iceland: Golden Circle & Snæfellsnes Peninsula

9 days Iceland

About the trip

Looking for a fast, jam-packed, but immersive visit around Iceland? This nine-day trip checks all the boxes. Pack those senses of adventure and head out into Iceland’s varied landscapes. Visit erupting geysers, glacier lagoons, and breathtaking waterfalls. Photograph black-sand beaches, soak in geothermal hot springs, and be prepared to fall more in love with a country with land you can sense shifting under your feet.

Best of Iceland: Golden Circle & Snæfellsnes Peninsula

Tour Details

Accommodations

Accommodations

Standard hotel (6 nights), local guesthouse (2 nights).

Meals

Meals

7 breakfasts
Allow USD455-595 for meals not included.

Transportation

Transportation

Private minivan/bus, walking.

Staff & Experts

Staff & experts

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.

Itinerary

Day 1

Reykjavik: Arrive at any time.

Day 2

Reykjavik/Akureyri: Set off from Reykjavik after breakfast and enjoy the scenic journey to the Capital of the North, Akureyri. Explore Akureyri's old town. Enjoy optional lunch in one of the eateries in Akureyri and opt to go on a whale-watching tour.

Day 4

Bakkagerdi/Hofn: Depart from the charming village of Bakkager?i and journey along the picturesque coastline through the majestic eastern fjords. As you travel toward Hofn, take in the stunning scenery and keep an eye out for breathtaking views of the Vatnaj?kull glacier, Europe?s largest ice cap. You will be making breathtaking stops along the way that will insure a memorable experience.

Day 6

Vik/Reykjavik: Visit Reynisfjara beach. Continue along the Golden Circle to Drumbo. Stop at the waterfalls of Seljalandsfoss and Gullfoss. Explore the Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir Hot Springs and ?ingvellir National Park. Arrive to Reykjav?k in the early evening.

Day 7

Reykjavik: This morning join an optional snorkeling to the Thingvellir Silfra (where the tectonic plates meet). Later in the day join Your CEO for a short walking tour of Reyjavik center and some time at the beautiful Sky Lagoon for a warm soak.

Day 8

Sn?fellsnes Peninsula: Today explore Snaefellsnes Peninsula. Made famous by Jules Verne's Journey to the center of the Earth, the region is known to features many of Iceland's unique landscapes on one peninsula. Stop in small fishing towns and discover beautiful vistas along the way. Today you get Iceland in a nutshell.

Day 9

Reykjavik: Depart at any time.

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