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Start and End Location
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Keflavik International Airport
Tour Pick-up Time
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09:00 on day 2 at Hótel Borg, Reykjavík (subject to change)
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Explore the enchanting landscapes, rich history, and vibrant culture of Iceland’s South and West regions in a small group tour, while enjoying the comfort of first-class accommodation. This extraordinary adventure will lead you through some of the most emblematic and captivating areas of the country, where geological wonders, stunning waterfalls, dramatic sea-bird cliffs, and colorful lava fields await. Prepare to be spellbound by the mesmerizing scenery of South and West Iceland, where each day brings new and unforgettable experiences.
Visit Iceland’s Gracious Southwest: Explore the Enchanting Landscapes, Rich History, and Vibrant Culture
Highlights & Experiences
Itineraries
Day 1
Arrival Day
Individual transfer by taxi from Keflavik airport to your accommodation in Reykjavik. You may explore Iceland’s capital city on your own if time allows.
Overnight location:
Hótel Borg or similar in Reykjavík. (50km/31mi)
Day 2
The capital, gastronomy and Presidential residence
Meet your tour guide early morning and get ready to explore the world’s northernmost capital and its culinary delights. We will learn about Reykjavík’s fascinating history and stop by its many landmarks such as the popular church of Hallgrímskirkja, The University campus, and Reykjavík’s charming harbour where we get to observe the colourful fishing vessels, the beautiful mountain backdrop, and the spectacular concert hall and conference centre of Harpan. We will also embark on a gastronomic journey between hidden gems where delicious treats await. After indulging in the culinary history of the city, head to Bessastaðir, the official residence of the president of Iceland. Here we will learn about the nation’s history and its democratic traditions while enjoying the surrounding natural beauty that typifies the Icelandic landscape.
Overnight location:
Hótel Borg or similar. Breakfast & lunch included. (80km/50mi)
Day 3
The Golden Circle: Geothermal Energy and Icelandic Horses
Begin the day at Kerið, one of Iceland’s most stunning volcanic craters. Featuring a perfectly round volcanic caldera with aquamarine water at the bottom, this picturesque crater is a geological wonder due to its vibrant red sediments and striking beauty. We continue to Friðheimar, an impressive greenhouse complex showcasing a tomato farm, a restaurant, a winery, and Icelandic horse stables. Learn about Iceland’s use of geothermal energy in agriculture and meet face-to-face with Iceland’s fluffiest and friendliest natives, the Icelandic horse. Afterwards we drive to the magnificent Gullfoss, also known as the “Golden Falls”. In an incredible show of the sheer power of nature, enjoy the view of the falling waters over a 32-meter plunge against the backdrop of dramatic rock formations and mist. Next, we stop at the exciting Geysir, where we will witness the naturally occurring eruption of bubbling water 15-20 meters up in the air. Conclude the day with a Geothermal tasting experience, in which you’ll get to taste rye bread freshly baked in nearby hot springs accompanied by butter, eggs, and herring. After a day full of excitement, we arrive at our accommodation in Geysir where we will spend the next three nights.
Overnight location:
Hótel Geysir or similar. Breakfast, lunch & dinner included. (150km/93mi)
Day 4
Natural Wonders, Hot Springs and Heritage
Today’s journey will begin at Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site of immense historical, cultural, and geological significance. While we learn about the past of the area, enjoy an exciting walk in a dramatic rift valley formed by the separation of the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. Home to Öxarárfoss waterfall and the beautiful Þingvallavatn lake with its surrounding lush green meadows, the park promises great photo opportunities. We continue to Hvammsvík Natural Hot Springs for a relaxing and invigorating bath, where we relish an uninterrupted view of the Fjord and the Atlantic Ocean while soaking in its warm and therapeutic waters. For our last stop of the day, we head to Efstidalur, a family-owned farm where a presentation on Icelandic dairy farming and food tasting awaits you. Savor and sample delicious skyr, feta cheese, whey, and Ice cream while meeting the family that produces them. In the evening we return to Geysir for the night.
Overnight location:
Hótel Geysir or similar. Breakfast & dinner included. (210km/130mi)
Day 5
Gracious South Coast
This morning venture to the South Shore of Iceland and its wonders. We begin at the charming Skógar Folk Museum that features over 15.000 artefacts in an impressive collection encompassing fishing, farming, and cultural traditions. Later get prepared to be blown away by the forces of nature in the world’s only live lava show, where you will get up close to real molten lava and feel its incredible heat at approximately 1100°C (2000°F). After an exhilarating spectacle, continue to the stunning jet-black sands of Reynisfjara beach and its impressive hexagonal basalt columns. Take some time to explore the otherworldly landscape, with its hectic bird colonies, sea caves, and view of the imposing Reynisdrangar Sea Stacks in the North Atlantic Ocean. Next, we stop at the renown Skógafoss waterfall. Standing at about 60 meters tall this mesmerizing waterfall is an imposing sight. Delight in the spectacle of its falling waters, which often produce vibrant rainbows amidst a scenery of lush green moss and dramatic cliffs. Our final stop for the day will be the famous Seljalandsfoss waterfall. This tall and slender waterfall allows visitors to fully encircle it by following a slick and wet trail right behind its plunging waters. After taking in the sight and photographing this natural marvel, we return to Geysir for a well-deserved rest.
Overnight location:
Hótel Geysir or similar. Breakfast included. (370km/229mi)
Day 6
Selfoss, Reykjanes Peninsula and The Blue Lagoon
Start the day at the quaint town of Selfoss for a food and history tour, where we will embark in a unique journey through Iceland’s past and culinary traditions. Next, we head to the captivating and geologically abundant Reykjanes Peninsula. Due to its high level of volcanic activity, the peninsula has a unique landscape with numerous features like dramatic fissures, bubbling hot springs, and extensive lava fields. Our first stop is at Gunnuhver, a geothermal area bursting with boiling mud pools, fumaroles, and vibrant colors from surrounding rocks and minerals that give it an otherworldly atmosphere. We continue to Iceland’s oldest lighthouse, Reykjanesviti. Perched on a rocky promontory, this enchanting monument to Iceland’s seafaring heritage is a picture-perfect location to capture scenic vistas of the coast. Slightly Northwards, we stop at the Bridge Between Continents, which lies on one of the world’s largest plate boundaries, that between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. Lastly, we end the day at the iconic Blue Lagoon. This geothermal spa is renowned for its strikingly vivid blue-turquoise and mineral-rich waters. Soak and relax surrounded by the surreal and lunar-like landscape of volcanic rocks and moss. After a week full of adventures, we head back to the hotel in Reykjavík for one last night.
Overnight location:
Hótel Borg or similar. Breakfast & lunch included. (290km/180mi)
Day 7
Departure Day
Individual transfer by taxi from your accommodation in Reykjavik to Keflavik airport.
Breakfast included. (50km/31mi)
• 6 nights accommodation, in rooms with shower/WC
• 5 days escorted tour with English-speaking guide/driver-guide
• Arrival & departure airport transfer by taxi (no guide)
• 6x breakfast, 3x lunches & 2x dinners
• Blue Lagoon, including use of towel
• Hvammsvík Natural Hotspring, including use of towel
• Kerið
• Efstidalur farm to table presentation & tasting
• Entrance to Skógar Folk Museum
• Entrance to LAVA Show in Vík
• Food & History Walk in Selfoss
• Friðheimar greenhouse & horse stable
• Geotaste at Hótel Geysir
Complementary
• Free Wi-Fi on the bus
Price Excludes
• Any private expenses
• Any additional services
• Meals that are not listed under “included”
• Single supplement (mandatory when in a single room)
Additional services
• Extra night in Reykjavik before/after the tour – on request
• Upgrade for private airport transfer
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A cancellation fee of 20% will be retained by us for cancellations made from 6 to 8 weeks prior to tour start. From 6 weeks until 4 weeks prior to tour start, the fee is 50%. No
refund is possible for cancellations less than 4 weeks prior to tour start, or for no shows, and a tour begun, but not completed. Dybo Travel reserves the right to charge a
non-refundable booking fee/deposit of up to 20 % in order to secure space on the tour. Final payment is due 6 weeks prior to tour start.
Meet with your tour guide on day 2, just before 9:00 am, in the lobby of your hotel.
The tour starts on day 2, just before 9:00 am, in the lobby of your hotel.
Arrival and departure days are to make your flight arrangements easier and to have a free day of leisure. The tour starts on day 2 and ends the day before departure.
We provide airport transfers with the Flybus, available in the arrival hall at Keflavik airport.
All of our tours are English-speaking.
The Northern Lights season is from September to mid-April. We carefully choose locations to maximize your chances to see the northern lights with the help of a professional tour guide.
The Northern Lights or Aurora Borealis as they are also referred to are one of the many natural wonders of the world. As a naturally occurring phenomenon, the appearance of the Northern Lights is notoriously difficult to predict any further in advance than about two hours before it happens. As much is dependent on solar activity, we cannot accurately predict when they will occur or how frequently. Every endeavour will be made on this trip to see the Northern Lights if it is the correct time of year to see the lights. However, this is not guaranteed.
Off course, we can help you book pre/post-tour accommodation if you wish to stay in the same hotels as the ones we use on tour. We always have some rooms on an allotment for pre/post nights. If you would like to stay an extra day in Reykjavík before or after the tour, please contact our team.
During the summer months, Iceland gets a few days where the sun never even touches the horizon, ending in 24 hours of Daylight. This phenomenon is most visible around the Summer Solstice, June 21st
A single supplement is mandatory for this trip if you want to have your own room.
The minimum age limit for this tour is 8 years old, and we don’t recommend it for younger children. There is, on the other hand, no maximum age for this tour.
Flights before and after the tour are not included.
Somewhere between 8.000 and 10.000 ISK per person per day is a good budget for lunch and dinner while on tour.
We will make stops during the tour at restaurants, supermarkets and gas stations where meals, drinks and snacks can be purchased while on tour.
We stop for about 40 minutes at each attraction.
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