Quick Around Iceland
8 days / 7 nights
Accommodation | Breakfast
You will get to know the Icelandic Sagas, see many of Iceland´s largest waterfalls and ancient fossils. The largest glacier in Europe, Vatnajökull, the most beautiful glacial lagoon in the world, black lava beaches, green moss, and many more attractive stops on your way driving around Iceland.
Available from
€ 598
Including accommodation, breakfast, Wi-Fi, service charges and taxes.
Around Iceland guests get 15% off food and drink menus
Special Requests
If you would like to make some changes to the itinerary or wish to stay a longer or shorter period, feel free to contact us.
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Overview
This is the ultimate tour with suitable time spent at Iceland´s major nature spots. Explore dramatic landscape and some of the world’s finest waterfalls like Gullfoss, Goðafoss and Skógarfoss. Visit erupting geysers in the great Geysir hot spring area and Thingvellir, a UNESCO world heritage site. |
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Highlights
- Akureyri, the capital of Northern Iceland
- Europe’s most powerful waterfall, Dettifoss and other waterfalls like Goðafoss and Gullfoss
- The magical scenery at Lake Mývatn and the fossils of Tjörnes peninsula
- Scenic fjords of East Iceland
- Geysir hot spring area and Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO world heritage site
- Largest glacier in Europe, Vatnajökull, Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, and Skaftafell National Park
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Day 1: ARRIVAL IN ICELAND
Arrival in Iceland. If time allows, go for an exploration walk around Reykjavík.
Overnight in Reykjavík in one of our 3-star hotels. -
Day 2: BORGARFJÖRÐUR AND THE SAGAS
Explore the valley of Borgarfjörður with its waterfalls, hot springs and historic sites. Visit Europe´s most powerful hot spring Deildartunguhver.
Spend the night in one of our hotels in West Iceland. -
Day 3: SIGHTS OF NORTH WEST ICELAND
On your way up north, stop at the historical site Glaumbær turf farm. Upon arrival at Akureyri, explore the town which is called the capital of North Iceland. Goðafoss, the waterfall of the gods is not far away.
Spend the night in one of our hotels in North Iceland. -
Day 4: POWERFUL DETTIFOSS WATERFALL
Drive on Tjörnes peninsula and visit Europe’s most powerful waterfall, Dettifoss (mid June to August). Take your time to discover the sights at lake Mývatn and the nearby hot spring areas. Whilst proceeding to the east, you should pass a vast wasteland.
Overnight in Fosshotel Eastfjords. -
Day 5:EAST FJORDS OF ICELAND
Drive along the scenic fjords of east Iceland and enjoy the small town of Höfn. Explore the Vatnajökull glacier, Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon and Skaftafell National Park.
Overnight in one of our hotels in Vatnajökull region. -
Day 6: NATURAL WONDERS
Drive along the south coast and witness many natural wonders such as black lava beaches, waterfalls and glaciers. The folk museum at Skógar is well worth a visit, it is close to the impressive Skogarfoss waterfall.
Overnight in Fosshotel Hekla or similar. -
Day 7: GULLFOSS WATERFALL AND GEYSIR HOT SPRING AREA
Your first stop should be at Þingvellir national park, a UNESCO world heritage site. The park rests in a valley created by the power of the apartdrifting tectonic plates. Keep on driving to Haukadalur hot spring area where you will see several hot springs, the most active being the geysir Strokkur, which erupts every 10 minutes. The next stop is the Gullfoss waterfall (golden waterfall). This waterfall falls in two cascades into a narrow and deep gorge. Further on, you can visit the church and historical site of Skálholt before heading on to the volcanic crater Kerið.
Overnight in Reykjavík in one of our 3-star hotels. -
Day 8: DEPART FOR HOME
If time allows: Enjoy Reykjavík, or explore the Reykjanes Peninsula with a stop at the famous Blue Lagoon for relaxtion.
| Tour rates for 7 nights | Winter Season 01.10 - 30.04 | Shoulder Season 01.05 - 31.05 01.09 - 30.09 | Summer Season 01.06 - 31.08 |
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| Single Room | 598 EUR | 819 EUR | 1012 EUR |
| Double Room | 733 EUR | 999 EUR | 1237 EUR |
| Triple Room | 1093 EUR | 1404 EUR | 1687 EUR |
Reykjavik
Located in the heart of Reykjavík, near the seafront, just walking distance of shops and attractions
Centrally located in Reykjavík, near the city's main shopping area.
3-stars hotel in the center of Reykjavík, near Hlemmur Square and Klambratún city park. (Formerly Best Western Hotel Reykjavík)
Fosshotel Reykjavík, the largest hotel in Iceland, is located within a short walking distance from downtown Reykjavík.
Grand Hotel Reykjavík is a four star superior hotel for business travelers, conference guests and tourists who demand excellent service and facilities.
Hotel Reykjavík Centrum is a 4 star hotel, located on Aðalstræti, one of Reykjavík’s oldest streets, in a newly renovated building, the oldest part of which was built in 1764.
West Iceland
The mother of country hotels, under the mysterious Snæfellsjökull Glacier, one of earth´s seven energy centers and the gateway to the center of the earth.
Romantic country hotel in the legendary settings of Reykholt in Borgarfjörður
A lovely hotel with stylish rooms on the mystical Snæfellsnes peninsula
North Iceland
A well-equipped hotel in the heart of Húsavík, within walking distance from the harbor.
The iconic natural beauty of Iceland’s Lake Mývatn is now the site of a new hotel, Fosshotel Mývatn, opened 1st July 2017
East Iceland
Fosshotel Eastfjords, set in the small village of Fáskrúðsfjörður, is an area on the Iceland's east coast, renowned for magnificent nature and landscape.
South East Iceland
In harmony with nature, located next to the largest glacier in europe
Attractive hotel in the southeast of Iceland with a spellbinding view of the magnificant glacier
South Iceland
Fosshotel Hekla, situated close to Mount Hekla in South Iceland, is surrounded by some of the country's most stunning sights including volcanoes Eyjafjallajökull and Fimmvörðuháls
Comfortable and perfectly located hotel in one of Iceland's most glorious landscapes
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For any itinerary changes, feel free to contact us at around@islandshotel.is to get an offer for your special tour. Íslandshótel reserves the right to confirm a reversed itinerary and the right to change accommodation at short notice, depending on availability. Please note that this tour does not include a rental car.