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7 day - An independent summer tour of Iceland
Enjoy the ultimate escape to Iceland's Golden Circle & Northern Highlights. Join us for an independent tour to the land of ice and fire in the middle of the North Atlantic. We will take you out to see the most famous sights around the Golden Circle, hot springs and much more.
Visit filming locations from the Game of Thrones Iceland such as ancient site of Þingvellir and then areas around Akureyri such as the Goðafoss waterfall. As a finale you will have a day and night at the Blue Lagoon for a soak in the warm healing waters.
- Day 1
- Arrive Reykjavik.
- Day 2
- Round trip day tour visiting the Geysir Hot Spring, geothermal sea baths, Gullfoss Waterfall, Þingvellir National Park
- Day 3
- South Coast Highlights: Skógafoss Waterfall, Seljalandsfoss Waterfall, Reynisfjara Black Beach and Sólheimajökull Glacier
- Day 4
- Arrive Akureyri, the largest town in the north of Iceland
- Day 5
- Explore Lake Myvatn, Dettifoss, Selfoss and Godafoss
- Day 6
- Blue Lagoon afternoon of relaxing
- Day 7
- Depart Reykjavik, transfer from hotel to airport
- Start/End Place
- Reykjavik, Iceland
- Country Visited
- Iceland
- Duration
- 7 Days
- Start Date
- Flexible
- Travel Style
- Independent
- Suitability
- Independent holiday with moderately active activities and no luggage handling included
- Code
- 50DN0330
As a Certified B Corporation, 50 Degrees North has designed this tour using handpicked local hoteliers and suppliers who share our ethos of delivering services and activities of high social and environmental standards.
The CO2-e per person per day of all tours is carefully measured following each season. We fully offset all emissions of our tours on your behalf, and we constantly look at ways to reduce emissions where possible.
Details
Transportation
Day tours in a super jeep, minivan, Flight to/from Akureyri.
Included
- Return Keflavik airport transfers
- Meet & Greet service at hotel
- 5 nights at centrally located 3.5 star hotels in Reykjavik and Akureyri
- 1 night at local inn by the Blue Lagoon
- Daily breakfast
- Day tour with small group to visit Dimmuborgir, Mývatn Nature Baths & Goðafoss Waterfall
- Golden Circle small group day tour
- Southcoast with small group day tour
- Entrance to Blue Lagoon
- Flight Reykjavik to Akureyri return
- 24-hour emergency service
- Taxes and service fees
Not Included
- Meals not specified in the itinerary
- Gratitudes and items of personal nature
- Travel insurance
- International flights
- Transfer from and to Reykjavik and Akureyri Domestic Airport
Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive Reykjavik.
Private transfer from Keflavik International Airport to your hotel where you will meet our local guide. He will give you the best tips on what to do and see in Reykjavik and Iceland. After settling in, the afternoon and evening is yours to explore the compact & vibrant city centre with its abundance of museums, restaurants and bars to suit all tastes. If you're interested in checking out Icelandic design or experiencing the city's thriving coffee culture, head to the main street, Laugavegur, and enjoy its various shops and cosy cafes. Be sure to check out the Harp Opera house on the harbour.
We also suggest a visit to the Aurora Reykjavik Museum in the heart of downtown. It is Iceland's first educational and recreational Northern Lights Centre where multimedia is used to explain when, why and how the Northern Lights work, with the highlights being large HD projection of the Auroras.
Accommodation
Hotel Alda or similarRestaurants
Attractions
Day 2 - Round trip day tour visiting the Geysir Hot Spring, geothermal sea baths, Gullfoss Waterfall, Þingvellir National Park
Small group day tour to the Golden Circle region. Visit all three attractions of the famous Golden Circle with added visits to family farms and the Kerið Crater Lake. You will be picked up by small minivan and explore Þingvellir National Park. The home of Iceland’s ancient Viking parliament and listed as a UNESCO’s World Heritage site will be our first stop. There you will take a walk to experience firsthand the geological phenomenon that is the Mid-Atlantic ridge before visiting Gulfoss the Golden Waterfall and Geysir spouting water sometimes up to 40m high.
Stops will also be made at Efstidalur dairy farm, known for its organic homemade ice cream and
Friðheimr tomato farm where you can purchase lunch. Return to Reykjavik in the late afternoon.
Meals
1 BreakfastTransportation
8 hours durationAccommodation
Hotel AldaDay 3 - South Coast Highlights: Skógafoss Waterfall, Seljalandsfoss Waterfall, Reynisfjara Black Beach and Sólheimajökull Glacier
On this 11-12 hour Iceland South Coast small group tour (max. 10 travellers) you will be picked up from your hotel between 07:30 and 08:00. Seljalandsfoss waterfall is the first stop, with a walking trail that leads behind it. On sunny days you can see a beautiful rainbow and if you are lucky, a unicorn sliding down. Then, straight up, Skógafoss waterfall is the second stop.
Then visit Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach and watch the powerful North Atlantic waves as they crash on to the black sand. Next visit Sólheimajökull Glacier with an opportunity to step onto the ice before returning to Reykjavik.
Be sure to carry warm clothing, rain gear and good shoes.
Meals
1 BreakfastAccommodation
Hotel AldaDay 4 - Arrive Akureyri, the largest town in the north of Iceland
This morning, make your own way to the domestic airport where you'll board a 60 minute flight to the beautiful town of Akureyri.
Often referred to as the "capital" of the north, Akureyri is by far the largest town in the north of Iceland and it's the second largest urban area in Iceland with a population little less than 20,000. Located only 60 kilometres from the Arctic circle, the mountains in the area are often capped with snow year round.
For the next two nights you'll be staying at the comfortable hotel right in the town's centre.
Meals
1 BreakfastAccommodation
Director's ChoiceDay 5 - Explore Lake Myvatn, Dettifoss, Selfoss and Godafoss
Today you will be entering the other worldly landscapes of Lake Myvatn where the scenes for "North of the Wall" were filmed. You will be picked up at your hotel at 9am and then have a full day of touring this area.
The Lake Mývatn area is considered by many to be the most beautiful and, at the same time, the most catastrophic place in Iceland. Discover the magical wonderland of Lake Myvatn with an experienced local tour guide including all the top attractions and the Myvatn Nature Baths. This tour is unique in that you also visit the amazing Dettifoss waterfall, the most powerful waterfall in Europe featured in films such as Promethius. Game of Thrones filming locations including Höfði where the North of the wall was filmed and Star Wars filming location are also visited.
You will stop along the way for lunch (not included) and we recommend bringing good walking shoes, bathing suit and towel (can be rented), water bottle and warm clothing in winter time.
Meals
1 BreakfastTransportation
7,5 hours durationAccommodation
Director's ChoiceDay 6 - Blue Lagoon afternoon of relaxing
This morning, fly back to Reykjavik and then transfer to the Blue Lagoon for a therapeutic afternoon and evening in the healing waters of the Blue Lagoon. Stay overnight at the Northern Light Inn, which is just a stone's throw from the international airport.
Meals
1 BreakfastAccommodation
Day 7 - Depart Reykjavik, transfer from hotel to airport
Our services end after breakfast and a private transfer to the international airport.
Meals
1 BreakfastDates & Prices
All prices listed are per person, twin share. Indicative price for 2025.
Dates
Valid From
Valid To
From Price
Status
Accommodation
1 May 2025
30 Sep 2025
30 Sep 2025
1 May 2025
30 Sep 2025
NZD 5,491
On request
Standard
1 May 2025
30 Sep 2025
30 Sep 2025
1 May 2025
30 Sep 2025
NZD 3,077
On request
Extra for Single
Important Information
Lunch can be purchased along the way during the day trips or bring your own. Boots can also be hired if necessary.
The program is flexible and can be tailored to your preferences. The hiking is easy on these tours. Ask us for a private quote - the day tours included are small group tours.
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