8 days Inspiring Iceland (Tour DI)
Tour: DI - 8 days from Reykjavik to Reykjavik
Small groups translate to great experiences on this Small Group Discovery tour. Designed from the ground up for a maximum of 18 guests in Europe, this Small Group Discovery tour has everything you need to explore with up-close-and-exclusive experiences that go beyond traditional tours.
Arrive in Reykjavik and travel through scenic panoramas to discover the stunning geothermal features of Thingvellir National Park. Stand before the mighty Gullfoss waterfall and ferry to the Westman Islands for an overnight stay to meet the largest colony of puffins in the world. Admire the volcanic landscape of Vestmannaeyjar’s archipelago. Discover the soul of Vestmannaeyjar at the Sagnheimar Museum, where a local shares personal memories and traditions, bringing the island’s history to life in a deeply authentic way. Embark on a scenic adventure through the waters around Snæfellsnes, where orcas and other ocean giants glide beneath the majestic Snæfellsjökull Glacier—one of Iceland’s premier whale watching destinations. Explore the Snæfellsnes Peninsula through lava fields along the ocean to the village of Arnarstapi. Weather permitting, marvel at Black Lava Pearl Beach at Djúpalónssandur. Discover the bold art of Hellissandur, “the street art capital of Iceland” and celebrate your Iceland vacation with a lava show upon returning to Reykjavik! A stunning adventure in Iceland, made more perfect on a Small Group Discovery tour!
| Day | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrive in Reykjavik, Iceland | Your Small Group Discovery Begins! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. |
| 2 | Reykjavik - Thingvellier National Park - Gullfoss - Vestmannaeyjar | Warm Bread! Travel via scenic route to reach Thingvellir National Park. Stop at a geothermal bakery and see how geothermal bread is made. Next, drive to the mighty waterfall of Gullfoss - the Golden falls - perhaps the most beautiful in the country. Later, head out to the ring road and get to Landeyjarhöfn and take a ferry over to the Westman Islands for your overnight stay. |
| 3 | Vestmannaeyjar | Authentic Heritage. This morning, meet your Local Guide for a tour of Vestmannaeyjar. In the early afternoon, take advantage of your small group with an intimate visit to Sagnheimar Museum. A local will lead you through the exhibits, sharing heartfelt stories and cultural traditions that offer a deeper connection to the island’s authentic heritage. |
| 4 | Vestmannaeyjar - Hraunfossar - Barnafoss - Deildartunguhver - Stykkisholmur | Horses and Hot Springs. Take the ferry back to the mainland and pass the greenhouse town of Hveragerði. Stop in Sturlureykir and Globus Local Favorite see the majestic Icelandic horse. Head over to Hraunfossar (Lava falls) and see the clear streams of water run through the lava fields into the river below, and Barnafoss (Children falls). Continue on to the hot spring of Deildartunguhver. |
| 5 | Stykkisholmur - Viking Sushi Boat Excursion - Grundarfjordur | Coastal Treasures. Join your guide for a tour of Stykkishólmur before going on a whale watching boat tour. Afterwards, visit the fishing village of Grundarfjörður, a place with an impressive coastline and mountains, lakes, and waterfalls. |
| 6 | Stykkisholmur - Excursion to Arnastapi - Hellnar - Djupalonssandur - Hellissand | Iceland at a Glance. Explore the Snæfellsnes Peninsula through lava fields, and along the ocean and stop in the village of Arnarstapi. If conditions allow, stop at Djúpalónssandur, the Black Lava Pearl Beach. Finish your tour with a stop in Hellissandur, “the street art capital of Iceland” as the town is adorned with beautiful murals painted on some buildings |
| 7 | Stykkisholmur - Reykjavik | Lava Love. Head back to Reykjavik. Join your guide for a tour of the capital of Iceland followed by a Lava Show. Tonight, bid farewell to your travelling companions with a farewell dinner at a local restaurant |
| 8 | Reykjavik | Safe travels until we meet again! Your tour ends with breakfast this morning |