From Reykjavik: 8-Day Winter Tour Around Iceland by Minbus

Join us on an exceptional, 8 day expedition around Iceland’s most popular destinations. Starting in the capital, Reykjavík and visit Iceland’s most popular and beautiful sites, along with some lesser known hidden gems. 

Overview

Day 1 - Golden Circle Your tour will start with the very popular Golden circle. You’ll visit all the must see location of this popular route: Thingvellir National Park, Geysir Geothermal Area and Gullfoss Waterfall. Your hotel is located in the Golden Circle.  

Day 2 - South Coast & Glacier Hike In your next destination, you’ll visit the waterfalls Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss, the unmissable Reynisfjara black sand beach with its basalt columns. Then, if you like, experience glacier hiking. Included: Glacier Hiking Tour. Spend the night in the South.  

Day 3 - South Coast & Ice Caves You’ll visit a remarkable blue ice cave with an experienced glacier guide. Next you’ll see the popular Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon and the Diamond beach. Included: Ice Cave Tour. Spend the night in the South.  

Day 4 - Eastfjords and night in Egilsstadir Your destination for the day is the remarkable Eastfjords. You’ll pass through Iceland’s largest forest, Hallormsstadaskógur and see lake Lagarfljót, home of a terrifying water monster. You’ll spend the night in a town in the Eastfjords.  

Day 5 - Lake Mývatn Traveling to the North You’ll visit lake Mývatn with its unique nature baths, which are centered around a large lagoon. Explore lava fields of Dimmuborgir and Námaskard. Spend the night in Akureyri.  

Day 6 - North Iceland After visiting the beautiful North and its capital Akureyri you’ll continue with Hauganes, a tiny village where you’ll have an optional Whale Watching. Next you’ll see Hvítserkur, a popular rock formation, “the dragon drinking water”. You’ll spend the night in Borgarnes.  

Day 7 - West Iceland Now you’ll be heading to the West of Iceland to explore stunning attractions such as Deildartunguhver, Europe’s most powerful hot spring, Hraunfossar and Barnafossar waterfalls and Reykholt, which holds a significant historical heritage. You will spend the night in Borgarnes.  

Day 8 - Snæfellnes & West The final day of your tour will be spent in the magnificent Snæfellsnes peninsula in West Iceland. First you’ll visit Djúpalónssandur. The unmissable and iconic mountain Kirkjufell awaits you next with its picturesque features. At the end of your journey you’ll arrive in Reykjavík in the evening.

Details:

Day 1: The Golden Circle

Meeting point: In the early morning of your first full day, join this 8-Day excursion at your designated meeting point close to the hotel. The meeting point will be close to your hotel.

Accommodation: Guesthouse or 3-star hotel with private bathroom and breakfast, located in the Golden Circle

Included Locations:

• Thingvellir National Park: Explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates drift apart. Learn about its historical significance

• Geysir Geothermal Area: Witness the Strokkur hot spring erupting every 5 minutes

• Gullfoss Waterfall: Experience the power of this iconic waterfall

Day 2: South Coast & Glacier Hike

Accommodation: Guesthouse or 3-star hotel with private bathroom and breakfast, located in Southern iceland/Vik I Myrdal

Included Locations:

• Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss Waterfalls: powerful and picturesque waterfalls

• Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach: unique beach with basalt columns

Included Activity:

• 3-hr guided, Blue-ice glacier hiking tour. Glacier equipment: helmet, harness, crampons, and ice axe   

Day 3: South Coast & Ice Caves

Accommodation: Guesthouse or 3-star hotel with private bathroom and breakfast, located in the area of Vatnajökull Glacier/Skaftafell

Included Locations:

• Blue Ice Cave: Explore the ice cave with a glacier guide

• Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and nearby Diamond Beach

 Included Activity:

• Guided tour of the Natural Blue Ice Caves of Breiðarmerkurjökull

Day 4: Eastfjords and Night in Egilsstadir

Accommodation: Guesthouse or 3-star hotel with private bathroom and breakfast, located in the Eastfjords

Included Locations:

• Eastfjords: Explore this untouched region, passing through Hallormsstadaskógur forest

• Lake Lagarfljót: See the legendary water monster's home

Optional Activity:

• Guided horseback riding tour

• VÖK Baths entrance ticket, located close to Egilsstadir

Day 5: Lake Mývatn

Accommodation: Guesthouse or 3-star hotel with private bathroom and breakfast, located in Akureyri

Included Locations:

• Lake Mývatn Nature Baths: Relax in the unique geothermal baths around the lagoon

• Dimmuborgir and Námaskard: Explore the lava fields and geothermal area

Day 6: North Iceland

Accommodation: Guesthouse or 3-star hotel with private bathroom and breakfast, located in Borgarnes

Included Locations:

• Akureyri: Explore the charming city

• Hvítserkur Rock Formation: See the rock resembling a drinking dragon

Included Activity:

• Guided whale watching tour

Day 7: West Iceland

Accommodation: Guesthouse or 3-star hotel with private bathroom and breakfast, located in Stykkishólmur

Included Locations:

• Snæfellsnes Peninsula: Explore this magnificent area

• Djúpalónssandur: Visit the black sand beach

• Kirkjufell: Witness the iconic mountain

Optional Extra:

• Lava Cave Tour

Day 8: Snæfellsnes & West

Accommodation: 3- or 4-star hotel with breakfast, located in central Reykjavik

Included Locations:

• Valley of Borgarfjörður and Deildartunguhver: Visit Europe’s most powerful hot spring

• Hraunfossar and Barnafossar Waterfalls: Explore majestic waterfalls

• Reykholt: Discover its historical heritage

Hotels are local guesthouses throughout Iceland and subject to availability but include Hotel Drangslid, Hotel Hrifunes, Guesthouse Gerdi, Hotel Valaskjalf and Hotel Nordurland.

Please note: a single-room supplement is required for solo travelers. Please contact help@booknordics.com or call us at +47 950 23 999 to make the arrangements. We are happy to help. Safe Iceland travels!