Iceland: See & Do it ALL in 9 Days, 1st Class Traveling

You absolutely will not find another tour out there as packed with activities and attractions as this one, provided by CharlieTheTraveler. You will also not find another tour out there that offers it all "FIRST CLASS," yet for a relatively low price. We have thousands of travelers taking this specific tour every year-and that's because no competitor can beat us on quality, price and substance. Below are just some examples of what you will see and do on this tour:

► Witnessing Aurora Borealis/Northern Lights (seasonal)
► Hiking a Caldera, Craters, Glaciers & Volcanoes
► Bathing in a Natural & Steaming Spa (a.k.a. the Blue Lagoon)
► Geothermal Attractions: Geysers, Lava Fields, Mud Pools, Sulphur Springs & Hot Springs
► Exploring an Ice Cave (seasonal)
► Dogsledding & Snowmobiling (seasonal)
► Whale Watching
► Seeing Nature at its Most Pristine: Icebergs, Canyons, a Black Beach, Waterfalls, Lakes & National Parks
► Meeting Friendly Natives

And Much, Much More…

Itinerary

Day 1: Whale Watching & Checking Out the Northern Lights

Stop At: Akureyri, Akureyri, Northeast Region
Our tour starts in Iceland's second most visited city, Akureyri. Get ready to go on a whale watching tour. From October to early March, also included is a night tour to an area where we see the northern lights.
Duration: 3 hours

Pass By: Akureyri, Akureyri, Northeast Region
Although virtually all activities on this multi-day tour are shared with other travelers, we can make the trip almost completely private, per your request.

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: Hiking a Caldera & Bathing in a Crater OR Snowmobiling & Dog Sledding

Stop At: Askja, Reykjahlid, Lake Myvatn Iceland
Today’s daytrip destination(s) and activities depend on the season you are visiting. From June 15 through the end of October, we first hike Askja Caldera and then visit a crater called Viti, the latter of which offers a pond where we go bathing. From December 1 to April 15, we take a 1-hour drive from Akureyri to the Lake Mývatn area. There we go both snowmobiling and dogsledding. Per your request, we can switch snowmobiling and dogsledding with ice fishing, usually on Lake Kringluvatn or Lake Langavatn.
Duration: 4 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 3: A Lake Created by Large Basaltic Lava, a Geothermal Area & Powerful Waterfalls

Stop At: Godafoss, Akureyri Iceland
As a daytrip from Akureyri, we are taken on a tour to Goðafoss Waterfall, Lake Mývatn, a geothermal area called Hverir and Dettifoss Waterfall. Goðafoss waterfall has a height of 12 meters over a width of 30 meters. Lake Mývatn was created by a large basaltic lava which erupted 2,300 years ago. The surrounding landscape is dominated by volcanic landforms, including lava pillars. Dettifoss is reputed to be the second most powerful waterfall in Europe.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 4: The "Golden Circle," Featuring a Geyser, Waterfall & National Park

Stop At: Gullfoss, White River, Blaskogabyggd 801 Iceland
We relocate from Akureyri to Reykjavík and soon thereafter start touring the so-called ‘Golden Circle’. Destinations for today include Gullfoss Waterfall, Geysir/Strokkur geyser and Þingvellir National Park (a.k.a. Thingvellir National Park). Gullfoss is 32 meters tall and features not 1 but 2 drops. Geysir’s eruptions can hurl boiling water up to 70 meters in the air. Þingvellir is notable for its unusual tectonic and volcanic environment in a rift valley.

*On your free time, we recommend you visit Reykjavík’s architecturally impressive Hallgrimskirkja Church. The views from atop the tower are great. The hours of operation are 9:00am to 5:00pm October through April and 9:00am to 9:00pm May through September. The church tower closes half an hour before the general closing time. It is also closed on Sundays during mass.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 5: 1 of the 10 Most Beautiful Beaches on Earth & More Waterfalls

Stop At: Seljalandsfoss, Hella Iceland
We leave Reykjavík and start the journey along the southeast coast. Highlights for today include Seljalandsfoss Waterfall, Skógafoss Waterfall and the Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach. We end up lodging in the Skaftafell area. The Seljalandsfoss Waterfall drops 60 meters. Visitors can walk behind the falls into a fascinating cave. Skógafoss is one of the biggest waterfalls in the country, with a width of 25 meters and a drop of 60 meters. Reynisfjara was ranked by National Geographic as one of the ten most beautiful non-tropical beaches on Earth.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Lodging is included this evening in a rural area called Hof.

Day 6: Huge Icebergs, Exploring an Ice Cave, a Surreal Looking Waterfall & a Diamond Beach

Stop At: Skaftafell, Skaftafell, Vatnajokull National Park, East Region
Today we head back to Reykjavík. Destinations to be visited en route include Skaftafell Nature Reserve, Jökulsárlón Glacial Lake, the natural ice cave at Vatnajökull National Park and Diamond Beach. Skaftafell’s landscape is similar to some of the Alps. The difference is Skaftafell has been formed over thousands of years by different influences of fire and water. Jökulsárlón Lake provides outstanding views of icebergs which rise to a height of 910 meters. Jökulsárlón has been a setting for four Hollywood movies: (1) A View to a Kill, (2) Die Another Day, (3) Lara Croft: Tomb Raider and (4) Batman Begins. Vatnajökull’s ice cave contains canals for water which run through or at the bottom of the glacier. Diamond Beach features icebergs which float onto the shore from Jökulsárlón.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Svartifoss Waterfall, Skaftafell, Vatnajokull National Park Iceland
Note that the surreal looking Svartifoss Waterfall is sometimes-but not always-included on today’s tour. It depends on many factors, including the weather. Also, note that the ice cave is not open June through September. It is open only during the winter season.
Duration: 39 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 7: Bathing Inside a Geothermal Spa & Mud Pools, Hot Springs & Craters

Stop At: Blue Lagoon, Nordurljosavegur 9, Grindavik 240 Iceland
From Reykjavík, we make a daytrip to the Reykjanes Peninsula: Lake Kleifarvatn, a geothermal area called Krýsuvík, Gunnuhver’s mud pools and hot springs and the Blue Lagoon. Krýsuvík consists of several geothermal fields. Here solfataras, fumaroles, mud pots and hot springs have formed. The soil is colored bright yellow, red and green. Nearby are several craters which were created by the explosions of overheated groundwater. The Blue Lagoon, one of the most visited attractions in Iceland, is a geothermal spa. There we enjoy bathing inside the warm water.
Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 8: Hiking a Valley Characterized by Volcanoes, Canyons, a Glacier, a Crater & a Waterfall

Stop At: Thorsmork, Reykjavik Iceland
From Reykjavík, we make another daytrip today. From April through October, we are provided with two options for hiking around Thorsmork Valley. The first option is a 14-hour tour which is even prettier than the standard tour. Nonetheless, it is recommended only for those who are physically fit. Highlights include a volcano called Fimmvorduhals, another volcano called Eyjafjallajokull, a waterfall called Seljalandsfoss, a glacier called Gígjökull, a crater called Magni and another crater called Modi. The other tour option is offered year-around and is meant for just about anyone who has good enough health. The destination is still Thorsmork Valley. The highlights for this tour, however, differ a bit from the more physically fit, 14-hour tour. The highlights are Seljalandsfoss Waterfall, Stakkholtsgjá Canyon, Nauthúsagil Canyon and Gígjökull Glacier.
Duration: 6 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 9: Our Tour Ends Today

Stop At: Reykjavik, Reykjavik, Capital Region
Reykjavík is the final destination on our tour around Iceland. Transportation will be arranged for you to reach the airport.
Duration: 30 minutes

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.