Best of Iceland: Golden Circle & Snæfellsnes Peninsula

Best of Iceland: Golden Circle & Snæfellsnes Peninsula

• Trip code: 433X018
• Dauer: 9
• Stil: Classic

Looking for a fast, jam-packed, but immersive visit around Iceland? This nine-day trip checks all the boxes. Pack those senses of adventure and head out into Iceland’s varied landscapes. Visit erupting geysers, glacier lagoons, and breathtaking waterfalls. Photograph black-sand beaches, soak in geothermal hot springs, and be prepared to fall more in love with a country with land you can sense shifting under your feet.

Übersicht

Checklist

Cold weather:
• Long-sleeved shirts or sweater
• Scarf
• Warm gloves
• Warm hat
• Warm layers

Documents:
• Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)
• Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)
• Passport (required) (With photocopies)
• Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)
• Visas or vaccination certificates (With photocopies)

Essentials:
• Binoculars (optional)
• Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)
• Cash, credit and debit cards
• Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)
• Ear plugs
• First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)
• Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)
• Fleece top/sweater
• Footwear
• Hat
• Hiking pants (Please bring long pants that are not jeans or cotton in fabric. We suggest hiking pants, windproof pants, or waterproof pants in order for you to be comfortable.)
• Locks for bags
• Moneybelt
• Outlet adapter
• Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)
• Reusable water bottle
• Shirts/t-shirts
• Sleepwear
• Small travel towel
• Sunglasses
• Swimwear
• Toiletries (Preferably biodegradable)
• Watch and alarm clock
• Waterproof backpack cover
• Windproof rain jacket

Health & Safety:
• Face masks (Clients will be only be required to wear a face mask where it is mandated by local regulations.)
• Hand sanitizer
• Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.)

Winter Weather:
• Warm winter coat
• Waterproof gloves
• Waterproof pants
• Winter boots/shoes

Bitte beachte: The landscape of Iceland is unique and unlike most things you've seen. So is the weather. It is unpredictable and changeable, so be prepared to experience a variety of conditions during your time in Iceland. It's not uncommon to experience rain, sun wind and snow all in the same visit, so please pack accordingly. An Icelandic summer is also not what most people consider as summer temperature and in the highlands it can get quite cold.

For Glacier Hiking: Please note that hiking boots with ankle support are required, and are available for rental (1000 ISK per pair)

Group Leader

CEO während der ganzen Reise

Highlights

Übernachte in einer Pension in den Ostfjorden. Halte Ausschau nach Robben auf den Eisbergen im Gletschersee Jökulsárlón. Tauche ein in die Sky Lagoon vor den Toren Reykjaviks. Mach einen immersiven Tagesausflug auf der Halbinsel Snæfellsnes

Introduction

Looking for a fast, jam-packed, but immersive visit around Iceland? This nine-day trip checks all the boxes. Pack those senses of adventure and head out into Iceland’s varied landscapes. Visit erupting geysers, glacier lagoons, and breathtaking waterfalls. Photograph black-sand beaches, soak in geothermal hot springs, and be prepared to fall more in love with a country with land you can sense shifting under your feet

Meals Included

7 Frühstück

Meal Budget

Plane USD455-595 für nicht inbegriffene Mahlzeiten ein

Optional Activities

Akureyri
- Walbeobachtung

Jökulsárlón
- Bootsfahrt am Gletschersee Jökulsárlón (5700-9800ISK pro Person)

Skaftafell
- Gletscherwanderung im Skaftafell-Nationalpark

Thingvellir
- Snorkelling in Thingvellir National Park (17490ISK pro Person)

Start / Finish

von Reykjavik

Transport

Privater Van/Bus, zu Fuß

What's Included

Dein Welcome-Moment: Anreise und Begrüßungstreffen
Dein Wellness-Moment: Sky Lagoon Geothermal Hot Springs, Reykjavik. Local guesthouse stay (Borgarfjörður). Mývatn lake visit. Vatnajökull glacier visit. Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon visit. Reynisfjara beach. Seljalandsfoss waterfall. The Golden Circle: Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir Hot Springs, and Þingvellir National Park. Enjoy a soak in Sky Lagoon just outside of the city. Day tour of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Packing Note

The landscape of Iceland is unique and unlike most things you've seen. So is the weather. It is unpredictable and changeable, so be prepared to experience a variety of conditions during your time in Iceland. It's not uncommon to experience rain, sun wind and snow all in the same visit, so please pack accordingly. An Icelandic summer is also not what most people consider as summer temperature and in the highlands it can get quite cold.

For Glacier Hiking: Please note that hiking boots with ankle support are required, and are available for rental (1000 ISK per pair)

Accommodation

Standard-Hotel (6 Nächte), lokale Pension (2 Nächte)

Group Size Notes

Max 18, Avg 14

Minimum Age

Um ohne Begleitperson mit G Adventures zu reisen, musst du mindestens 18 Jahre alt sein. Das Mindestalter für Kinder in Begleitung eines Erziehungsberechtigten (über 21) beträgt 12 Jahre

Itinerary

Day 1 Reykjavik

Ankunft zu jeder Zeit möglich

Day 2 Reykjavik/Akureyri

Brechen Sie nach dem Frühstück von Reykjavik auf und genießen Sie die malerische Fahrt in die Hauptstadt des Nordens, Akureyri. Erkunden Sie die Altstadt von Akureyri. Genießen Sie ein optionales Mittagessen in einem der Restaurants in Akureyri und machen Sie optional eine Walbeobachtungstour

Day 3 Akureyri to Bakagerdi (Borgarfjörður)

Weiter geht es zum See Mývatn, auf dem Weg Zwischenstopp beim Goðafoss-Wasserfall. Erkunde die Lava-Formationen von Dymmuborgir und ein geothermischer Abschnitt des Namaskarð. Besuche den Dettifoss. Danach erreichst du Borgarfjörður, wo du eine Nacht in einer Pension verbringst

Day 4 Bakkagerdi/Hofn

Depart from the charming village of Bakkagerði and journey along the picturesque coastline through the majestic eastern fjords. As you travel toward Hofn, take in the stunning scenery and keep an eye out for breathtaking views of the Vatnajökull glacier, Europe’s largest ice cap. You will be making breathtaking stops along the way that will insure a memorable experience

Day 5 Hofn/Vik

Bewundere den Gletschersee Jökulsárlón. Mit etwas Glück kannst du Seehunde beim Sonnenbaden auf dem strahlend blauen Eis beobachten. Optional kannst du die Lagune mit dem Boot erkunden. Weiterfahrt zum Skaftafell-Nationalpark und optionale Gletscherwanderung. Danach geht es weiter nach Vík

Day 6 Vik/Reykjavik

Besuche den Reynisfjara-Strand. Weiter geht es entlang des Golden Circle nach Drumbo. Halt am Seljalandsfoss und Gullfoss-Wasserfall. Erkunde den prachtvollen Gullfoss-Wasserfall, heiße Geysire und den Þingvellir-Nationalpark. Ankunft in Reykjavík am frühen Abend

Day 7 Reykjavik

This morning join an optional snorkeling to the Thingvellir Silfra (where the tectonic plates meet). Later in the day join Your CEO for a short walking tour of Reyjavik center and some time at the beautiful Sky Lagoon for a warm soak

Day 8 Snæfellsnes Peninsula

Today explore Snaefellsnes Peninsula. Made famous by Jules Verne's Journey to the center of the Earth, the region is known to features many of Iceland's unique landscapes on one peninsula. Stop in small fishing towns and discover beautiful vistas along the way. Today you get Iceland in a nutshell

Day 9 Reykjavik

Depart at any time

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Reykjavik

Bis zum abendlichen Kennenlernen sind keine Aktivitäten geplant. There are pre-bookable activities available for this tour. Check out the "Available Extras" section of the Overview page for more information on these activities, and cost-saving bundles

Day 2 Reykjavik/Akureyri

Erkunde am Nachmittag die Stadt, bevor es abends auf eine Walbeobachtungstour geht. Der Eyjafjörður ist ein malerischer Ort, um die lokale Tierwelt und die kleinen Dörfer in der Umgebung zu genießen. If you have pre-booked whale watching, you will be going on the excursion this evening

Day 3 Akureyri to Bakagerdi (Borgarfjörður)

Weiter geht es zum See Mývatn mit einem Zwischenstopp beim Wasserfall Goðafoss. Erkunde in Myvatn die Lavaformationen von Dymmuborgir und die geothermische Region Namaskarð.

Besuche den Dettifoss, einer der mächtigsten Wasserfälle Europas.

Day 4 Bakkagerdi/Hofn

Day 5 Hofn/Vik

Bewundere den Gletschersee Jökulsárlón. Mit etwas Glück kannst du sogar Seehunde beim Sonnenbaden auf dem strahlend blauen Eis beobachten. Über den Besuchern erheben sich die auf die Küste zutreibenden Eisberge. Optional kannst du die Lagune mit dem Boot erkunden.

Weiter geht es zum Skaftafell-Nationalpark, wo wir eine inbegriffene Gletscherwanderung machen, bevor es abends in die Kleinstadt Vík weitergeht. Opt to pre-book the Skaftafell National Park Glacier Hike activity on the checkout page. If you have pre-booked glacier hiking on Skaftafell, this activity will take place today

Day 6 Vik/Reykjavik

Day 7 Reykjavik

Day 8 Snæfellsnes Peninsula

Winter or summer, the Snæfellsnes peninsula is one of the most scenic destinations in Iceland. This place is magical and spellbinding with moss-covered lava fields, picturesque mountains, gorgeous black sand beaches, roaring ocean waves, charming little villages, and great vistas from sea cliffs. It's a long day, but well worth it.

Day 9 Reykjavik