8 Day Minibus Winter Tour | Around Iceland Small Group

This 8-day tour takes you to the must see Golden Circle route with all its amazing sites. You will see the unbeatable Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir geothermal area and of course the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Thingvellir National Park. Next you will be heading to the much talked about South Coast, where you will explore the unique black sand beach, Reynisfjara and Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon. After exploring the Eastfjords, Lake Mývatn awaits with its unique surroundings, you will explore Dimmuborgir lava pillars and then carry on the journey to the capital of the North, Akureyri. From there you will head to West Iceland and Snæfellsnes Peninsula and find some hidden gems and locations to experience, such as Kirkjufell mountain, lava pillars, a white beach and waterfalls.

While you enjoy this versatile tour you will be able to book extra tours and activities along the way to make your experience even more special, such as horse riding, hiking, and exploring ice caves.

Itinerary

Day 1: Golden Circle

Stop At: Gullfoss, White River, Blaskogabyggd 801 Iceland
Visit Gullfoss Waterfall

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Geysir, Haukadalur Iceland
Visit Geysir Geothermal Area

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Thingvellir National Park, Thingvellir Iceland
Visit Thingvellir National Park

Duration: 30 minutes

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Accommodation in a comfortable hotel in the Golden Circle with breakfast included and private bathroom

Day 2: The South Coast & Glacier Hike

Stop At: Seljalandsfoss, Hella Iceland
Visit Seljalandsfoss Waterfall

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Skogafoss, Skogar Iceland
Visit Skogafoss Waterfall

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Reynisfjara Beach, Route 215, Vik Iceland
Visit Reynisfjara the Black Sand Beach

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Skaftafell National Park, Vatnajokull National Park 785 Iceland
Add a Glacier Hiking Tour as an extra in Skaftafell

Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Accommodation in a comfortable hotel in the South with breakfast included and private bathroom

Day 3: Jokulsarlon The Glacier Lagoon & Ice Caves

Stop At: Diamond Beach, Diamond Head Drive Glacier Lagoon Jokulsarlon, Jokulsarlon Iceland
Visit the Diamond Beach

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Glacier Lagoon, Skaftafell National Park Route 1, Jokulsarlon 781 Iceland
Visit Jokulsarlon the Glacier Lagoon

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Vatnajokull Glacier, Vatnajokull National Park Iceland
Add an Ice Cave Tour as an extra in Vatnajokull Glacier

Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Accommodation in a comfortable hotel in the South with breakfast included and private bathroom

Day 4: The Eastfjords

Stop At: Lagarfljot, Uppheradsvegur, Egilsstadir 700 Iceland
Visit Lagarfljót lake

Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Accommodation in a comfortable hotel in the Eastfjords with breakfast included and private bathroom


Day 5: Lake Myvatn & Dimmuborgir in North Iceland

Stop At: Lake Myvatn Iceland
Visit Myvatn Area

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Dimmuborgir Lava Formations, Lake Myvatn Iceland
Visit Dimmuborgir Lava Formations

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Namaskard, hot springs, Iceland
Visit Námaskarð Geothermal Area

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Godafoss, Akureyri Iceland
Visit Godafoss Waterfalls

Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Accommodation in a comfortable hotel in Akureyri with breakfast included and private bathroom


Day 6: North Iceland - Whale Watching or Beer Spa

Stop At: Whale Watching Hauganes, Aðalgata 2, 621 Hauganes, Iceland
Visit Hauganes town and add Whale Watching Tour as an extra

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Bjorbodin Spa, AEgisgata 31, Dalvik 621 Iceland
Visit Bjórböðin and add a Beer Spa as an extra

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Hvitserkur, Road 711 Vatnsnesvegur, Vatnsnes Iceland
Visit the impressive Hvitserkur rock formation

Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Accommodation in a comfortable hotel in Borgarnes with breakfast included and private bathroom



Day 7: Day 7 – West Iceland & Snaefellsnes Peninsula

Stop At: Hraunfossar, Road 518, Husafell 311 Iceland
Visir Hraunfossar waterfalls
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Barnafoss, Mooruvallavegur Möðruvellir 5, Reykholt, Borgarbyggd Iceland
Visit Barnafoss waterfall
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Deildartunguhver Thermal Spring, Road 50, Reykholt Iceland
See Deildartunguhver
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Accommodation in a comfortable hotel in Borgarnes with breakfast included and private bathroom



Day 8: Snaefellsnes Peninsula In-Depth

Stop At: Kirkjufell Mountain, Road 54, Grundarfjorour 350 Iceland
Visit Kirkjufell
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Búðakirkja, Garðsbrún 6, Höfn í Hornafirði, Iceland
Visit Búðakirkja the black church of Budir
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Ytri Tunga Beach, Arnarstapi Iceland
Visit Ytri Tunga Beach and the seal colony
Duration: 39 minutes

Stop At: Londrangar Basalt Cliffs, Roadnumber 574, Hellissandur, Snaefellsbaer 360 Iceland
Visit Londrangar Basalt Cliffs
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Djupalonssandur Beach, Utnesvegur, Hellnar Iceland
Visit Djúpalónssandur Beach
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Accommodation in a comfortable hotel in Borgarnes with breakfast included and private bathroom