Iceland Circle

Iceland Circle

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Iceland Circle

8 Days Starting and ending in Reykjavik

Visiting: Reykjavík, Akureyri, Mývatn, Geosea - Geothermal Sea Baths, Egilsstaðir, Vatnajokull, Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Höfn, Skógar, Vik, Gullfoss Falls, Geysir

Tour operator:

Travel Talk Tours

Tour code:

ICE8

Specialist Group:

18-30 Somethings

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

25 - 30

Physical rating:

Easy

Age range:

18-70

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:

English

Interests:

Cultural

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Tour Overview

Explore the island of fire and ice, discover stunning scenery and dramatic landscapes, the unspoiled Icelandic countryside with volcanoes, lava fields, hot springs, mountains, fjords, glaciers and waterfalls.

See the uninhibited vast tundra, two national parks, as well as lesser-known, yet beautiful sites.

And of course, get a chance to see the incredible Northern Lights!

Highlights

  • Enjoy free airport transfers on the first and last day of tour and travel in the comfort of private coaches with free WIFI.

  • Plus, all breakfasts are included in this 8-day tour..

  • Coast the countryside with your local guide as you explore the famed Golden Circle.

  • Witness the spouting Geyser fields, stunning double falls and the Thingvellir National Park.

  • Visit small fishing villages, hike the Grábrók volcano creator and learn about the traditional Icelandic architecture as you journey towards the country’s north.

  • Spend a night’s stay by the Myvatn’s lakeside, soaking up the stunning scenery and ending the day with a healing geothermal bath.

Places You'll See

Akureyri

Namaskard

Blue-Lagoon

South-Coast

Reykjavík

Akureyri

Itinerary

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Day 1: Reykjavik

Location: Reykjavík

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Icelandair Hotel Natura - 4 Star

Welcome to the land of fire and ice! Upon arrival to the airport, your transfer is by FlyBus to take you to your hotel.

As we make our suggestions, the rest of the day is yours to explore the vibrant capital.





Accommodation

Natura Berjaya Iceland Hotels or similar - 4 Star

Day 2: Volcano Crater, Seals, Fjords &Amp; Mountains, Akureyri

Location: Akureyri

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Icelandair Hotel Akureyri - 3 Star

Meals Included: Breakfast

We meet our guide at 09:00 and depart from the hotel to travel west, passing the town of Borgarnes and then climb the Grábrók volcano crater.

Later in the afternoon we visit a natural history & seal museum in a small fishing village in Northwest Iceland and stroll around the local harbour.

Further north we stop at the turf church of Vidimyri, considered one of the purest and most beautiful examples of traditional Icelandic architecture.

We continue along scenic fjord landscape and through mountain passes until we reach the capital of North Iceland, Akureyri, a charming town of 17000 inhabitants.









Accommodation

Akureyri Berjaya Iceland Hotels or similar - 3 Star

Meals

Breakfast

Included Activities

Climbing Volcano Crater

Sightseeing Icelandic architecture & scenic fjords

Day 3: Akureyri, Lake Myvatn &Amp; Geothermal Baths

Location: Akureyri, Mývatn, Geosea - Geothermal Sea Baths

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Sel-Mývatn - 3 Star

Meals Included: Breakfast

In the morning, we explore Akureyri, visit the botanical garden and enjoy the panoramic view over the breath-taking fjords.

In the afternoon, we explore an important site in Iceland's history, Godafoss, the waterfalls of the Gods.

We arrive at Lake Myvatn for the rest of the day, known for its geological wonders and active bird life in summer.

We see the bizarre lava formations and take a walk around the many pseudo craters, and end the day with a relaxing soak.

Myvatn Nature Baths contain a unique blend of minerals, silicates and geothermal micro-organisms that benefit both skin and spirit alike.





Accommodation

Mývatn - Berjaya Iceland Hotels or similar - 4 Star

Meals

Breakfast

Included Activities

Sightseeing of the dark castles

Sightseeing of Namaskar

Sightseeing of East Iceland

Optional Activities

Lunch

Day 4: Lava Labyrinth, Hot Springs &Amp; Egilsstadir

Location: Egilsstaðir

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Hérað - 3 Star

Meals Included: Breakfast

We kick the morning off hiking in a lava labyrinth at Dimmuborgir “the dark castles”, said to host trolls, keep your eyes open! After an optional lunch, we visit the hot spring area of Námaskard with bubbling mud pools and steaming solfataras.

We drive through the uninhabited vast highlands to East Iceland, Egilsstadir.

If you are lucky you might even see an Arctic fox or see reindeer on the way.









Accommodation

Hérað Berjaya Iceland Hotels or similar - 3 Star

Meals

Breakfast

Included Activities

Sightseeing of East Iceland

Sightseeing of Egilsstadir

Optional Activities

Lunch

Day 5: Fjords &Amp; Glaciers, Vatnajokull Np, Kirkjubajarklaustur

Location: Vatnajokull, Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Höfn

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Icelandair Hotel Klaustur - 3 Star

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today you will admire the dramatic fjord landscape with tiny fishing villages at the end of twisty roads of fjords.

Past the town of Höfn, we stop at a glacial lagoon filled with floating icebergs to explore the magical region, and perhaps even see seals, or walk on the black sandy beach where large icebergs get stranded.

We travel along the southern part of the glacier and spend time at Europe's largest national park, which has Iceland's highest mountains, an alpine environment, and Europe's largest glacier, Vatnajökull.

We spend the night at Icelandair Hotel Kirkjubæjarklaustur.





Accommodation

Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon or similar - 4 Star

Meals

Breakfast

Included Activities

Sightseeing of Europe's 2nd largest national park

Day 6: Waterfalls &Amp; Volcanoes

Location: Skógar, Vik

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Icelandair Hotel Flúðir - 3 Star

Meals Included: Breakfast

Get ready for many incredible natural wonders as we head across the Eldhraun lava field, cross the sandy desert of the south coast, overlooked by mountainous cliffs, glaciers and waterfalls.

We stroll along the black lava beach of Reynisfjara near Vík.

In the small village of Skógar there is the impressive 60-metre-high Skógafoss waterfall.

Further west we stop at the Eyjafjallajökull Information Centre to learn about living among glaciers and active volcanoes.

Next, we visit the high and narrow Seljalandsfoss waterfall, and bring along your raincoat!



Accommodation

Stracta Hotel Hella or similar - 3 Star

Meals

Breakfast

Included Activities

Walking on the black volcanic beach.



Day 7: Icelandic Horses &Amp; Golden Circle, Reykjavík

Location: Gullfoss Falls, Reykjavík, Geysir

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Icelandair Hotel Natura - 4 Star

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today we visit a must-see of Iceland, the Golden Circle.

Firstly, at Fridheimar, you learn about the Icelandic horse, its special qualities and history and visit a geothermal greenhouse.

Later, we see steam from the Geyser geothermal fields, a variety of hot springs and bubbling pools.

The geyser is now dormant but has been replaced by Strokkur “the Churn” erupting every 5-10 minutes.

Our next stop is Gullfoss, “the golden falls”, an amazing 34-metre-high double waterfall.

We travel inland to Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, before we make our way back to Reykjavík and an optional Northern Lights evening cruise.

As we arrive, we do a short city tour to show you the highlights of the world's northernmost capital.





Accommodation

Natura Berjaya Iceland Hotels or similar - 4 Star

Meals

Breakfast

Included Activities

Sightseeing Golden Circle

Gullfos Waterfall

Thingvellir National Park

Optional Activities

Northern Lights evening Cruise

Cruise - Prices vary, please check online.



Day 8: Reykjavik

Location: Reykjavík

Meals Included: Breakfast

Our trip will end after we say goodbye to our new friends over breakfast, and check-out of the hotel in Reykjavík.

The FlyBus shuttle will take you back to the airport from your hotel.





Meals

Breakfast

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    4 and 3 star hotels

  • Meals

    7 breakfasts

  • Transportation

    Transportation in heated coaches

  • Airport Transfer(s)

    Arrival and departure airport transfers by FLYBUS Plus shuttle.

  • Tour Guiding

    Services of local guide from day 2 to day 7, guided hike to Grabrok volcano crater

  • Free Wi-Fi

    Complimentary hotel and coach Wi-Fi ( where available )

What's Not Included

  • Tipping and Gratuities

  • International Travel

  • Meals not stated above

  • Items of a personal nature

  • Entrance fees to the sights and museums

  • Optional activities

  • Other services not stated in the itinerary

Add Ons

Local Payment: £0

Check out our Q&As

  • Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

    No passenger under age 18.

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes

  • Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?

    No

  • Are flights included in this tour?

    No

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    Yes

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    There are always single travellers on our tours. If you don't mind being roomed with another single traveller of the same gender, then you do not need to pay a single supplement, however, this excludes all of our North American tours where the sharing option for a solo traveller is not available, and the single supplement must be applied if you are travelling alone. The single supplement is for travellers who would like to stay in a private room for the duration of the tour. PLEASE NOTE: The single private option is not always available, especially for sailing tours and camping.

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    Our tours are suitable for any traveller above 18 years old. The majority of Travel Talkers are from the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada or Europe, however we always have travellers from all over the world. What brings them together is a passion for travel, discovering authentic cultures and experiencing unique adventures with like-minded travellers.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    At Travel Talk, we believe that travel is a force for good and show our support through various initiatives and charity organizations, as well as keeping the principals of responsible and sustainable travel at the core of our ethos. These values are engrained in our business culture and the design of our trips just the same. Together with our guests, we strive to make a positive impact on local p

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Over 20 years

Reviews of this operator

Jessie Mae Sia  

My travel talk experience was great and memorable

24-Feb-2021

My travel talk experience was awesome and fantastic. Me and my husband was on their Morocco and Turkey tours in 2019, they operated their tours in a culturally fun manner and the tour guides were very nice and very approachable. It exceeded our expection, we love to come back with them in our future travel. Thank you travel talk you made our 2019 as one of our memorable year!

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The Best of Turkey by...

10-Sep-2024

The Best of Turkey by Land was fantastic! If it’s a “tour” of Turkey you’re seeking, this one is the pick of them all. We travelled to the most spectacular locations, and experienced breathtaking moments and views, in every stop! Our tour guide Mustafa was very knowledgeable and talked us through the history of the land. He was friendly and very patient, considering the hours he puts into his tours. Mus was able to swap the days activities for some days to ensure we were given the best opportunity for photo’s and leas tourists in other locations. Our bus drivers did an amazing job getting us to all locations safely! Thank you Ahmet & Ali, you are superstars… Highlights for us were Gallipoli, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Fethyie and hot air ballooning in Cappadocia. The group consisted of all ages, which worked out to be a good mix. The weather varied between 25 - 36 degrees throughout the trip, so be sure to pack the sunscreen and portable fan. Hotels varied, each one having it’s own idiosyncrasies, but overall very good. Some of the days were extremely long but we got through them.. I’d recommend this tour to anyone that wants a taste of the beautiful land that Turkey is ☺️

Courtney Godden (Google Reviewer)  

First time doing a tour...

28-Jul-2024

First time doing a tour overseas, wow what an amazing experience. Smaller tour group which was awesome, great hotel choices, professional transportation services and saw the best of Turkey in 12 days. Our tour guide Aykut's hospitality was second to none, he went above and beyond for every member of the group. His knowledge of his country's history and culture was outstanding and explained in a memorable way for a lasting memory. Aykut's has extensive experience as a tour guide and it shows in every way, many special tips from living/growing up in Turkey. Aykut's planning meant everything ran smoothly making our only job to turn up with your belongings and enjoy your experience. Thank you again Aykut for going the extra mile, making sure places had gluten free options for me and for all the funny jokes ☺️

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10-Jul-2024

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Such an UNREAL EXPERIENCE! I...

13-Aug-2024

Such an UNREAL EXPERIENCE! I cannot recommend the best of Turkey by Gulet for 12 day tour enough. On this tour we were able to see all parts of turkey from the coast line to the major cities and immerse ourselves in the culture and history! Mustafa is the best tour guide who priorities experiences, learning and safety of all tour participants (he also doubles as a comedian so ensures many laughs are had). From sailing on the Mediterranean Sea, experiencing the best food and culture in Istanbul, to paragliding over Pamukkale springs, and finally ticking off the bucket list moment of hot air ballooning over Cappadocia, this has been a trip not to forget. I cannot recommend this tour enough and would encourage anyone going to turkey to book this trip with Travel Talk!

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30-Apr-2024

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26-Apr-2024

We did the 11 Day Anzac Tour of Turkey. It. Was. Phenomenal. My husband and I absolutely love Turkey and were excited to explore the country. Highlights were definitely the Hot Air Balloons in Cappadocia and the privilege of attending the Dawn Service at Anzac Cove. A bucket list item ticked off. This was my second Travel Talk in 2024 and I would absolutely do another one in the future. The tour was organised and our guide, Mustafa, was fantastic.

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25-Feb-2021

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  • Free Date Changes

    Travel Talk Tours allows you to make 2 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 61 days before the start of the tour.

  • Low Deposit

    Travel Talk Tours requires a minimum deposit of 100 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of travel talk tours charges.

    Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 70% of booking price.

    At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 85% of booking price.

    At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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