Kelly Gregg Rubingh
Family Travel
Wanderlust Women Iceland
Oct 1, 2022 to Oct 8, 2022
Iceland
If you're looking for a fast but full visit around Iceland, this seven-day trip fits the bill perfectly. It has tons of hidden gems that you won’t find anywhere else in the world, combined with free time to experience plenty of the highlights, like erupting geysers, visiting glacier lagoons, and exploring breathtaking waterfalls and blacksand beaches. Be sure to pack your sense of adventure and get ready to feel Iceland under your feet.
Highlights:
•Sleep in a local guesthouse in the eastern fords region
•Marvel at the largest ice cap in Europe
•Gape at the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon with seals floating on icebergs
•Photograph black-sand beaches and gushing waterfalls around this island nation
7 Days October 2 - 8
Price: $2,699USD per person based on double occupancy
Pay $350 deposit by April 15 and get free entrance to Blue Lagoon ($50 value). Final payment due August 1.
Itinerary:
Day 1 | Reykjavik Arrive at any time.
Day 2 | Reykjavik/Akureyri Drive to Akureyri, stopping for lunch at a local cantina. Explore the town or opt to go on a whale-watching tour.
Day 3 | Akureyri/Bakkagerdi Stop at Goðafoss waterfall en route to Mývatn lake. Explore lava formations of Dimmuborgir and the geothermal area of Námaskarð. Visit Dettifoss waterfall before arriving in Borgarfjörður for a night in a local guesthouse.
Day 4 | Bakkagerdi/Hofn Leave beautiful Borgarfjörður behind and travel down the coast driving through the beautiful and majestic eastern fjords. En route to Hofn, catch a glimpse of Vatnajokull glacier, the largest ice cap in Europe.
Day 5 | Hofn/Vik Visit the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon and nearby Diamond Beach, with a chance to see seals sunbathing on the bright blue ice. Opt to check out the lagoon by boat. Continue to Skaftafell National Park and opt to take a glacier hike. Continue to Vík.
Day 6 | Vik/Reykjavik Visit Reynisfjara beach. Continue along the Golden Circle to Drumbo. Stop at the waterfalls of Seljalandsfoss and Gullfoss. Explore the Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir Hot Springs and Þingvellir National Park. Arrive to Reykjavík in the early evening.
Day 7 | Reykjavik Depart at any time. Best of Iceland 7 Days | Reykjavik to Reykjavik
What's Included:
• Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
• Local guesthouse stay (Borgarfjörður)
• Goðafoss waterfall visit
• Mývatn lake visit
• Dimmuborgir, and Námaskarð stops
• Dettifoss waterfall visit
• Vatnajökull glacier visit
• Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon visit
• Reynisfjara beach
• Seljalandsfoss waterfall
• The Golden Circle: Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir Hot Springs, and Þingvellir National Park
• All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
• Accommodations Standard hotel (5 nights), local guesthouse (1 night).
• Meals 6 breakfasts. Allow USD350-455 for meals not included.
• Transportation: Private minivan/bus, walking
Additional Options Available:
• Single Supplement (one available) $799
• Trip extension to chase Northern Lights and go to Blue Lagoon. Arrive a day early, go to the world famous Blue Lagoon thermal pools, and chase the Northern Lights in a 4x4 jeep by night. 2 days/1 nt $449 (single supplement $525) Early Bird $399.
• Skaftafell National Park Glacier Hike $96.00 per person
• Whale Watching from Dalvik $93.00 per person
• Arrival and Departure transfers
• Air is not included but a quote can be provided
Terms and Conditions
*Tour only price per traveler. Flight quote available on request. Taxes inclusive. My Own Room charges will apply. For full terms and conditions visit gadventures.com/terms
Cancellation policy:
The $350 Deposit is non-refundable but does become a "lifetime deposit" with G Adventures .
Cancellation Policy
* Cancellation 60 days or more prior to departure = Loss of deposit
* Cancellation between 30 and 59 days prior to departure = 50% loss
* Cancellation within 30 days of departure = 100% loss
Insurance is mandatory and a quote will be provided.
Available Packages
G Adventures Double Occupancy
Unavailable as of
August 1, 2022
$2,699.00
Deposit: $350.00 per person
Iceland Trip for 2 people traveling together. Indicate travelling companion to be roomed with or if you need one assigned.
G Adventures Single Supplement
Unavailable as of
August 1, 2022
$3,498.00
Deposit: $350.00 per person
Iceland Trip for one person in their own room.
Extra Options
Blue Lagoon and Northern Lights Add-On Early Bird price $399 (includes free entrance to Blue Lagoon)
Unavailable as of
April 15, 2022
$399.00
Deposit: $50.00
Includes an extra 1 night/2 days, transportation and entrance to the Blue Lagoon, chasing the Northern Lights in a Jeep 4 x 4, and hotel.
Blue Lagoon and Northern Lights Add-On $449 October 1-2
Unavailable as of
August 1, 2022
$449.00
Deposit: $50.00
Includes an extra 1 night/2 days, transportation and entrance to the Blue Lagoon, chasing the Northern Lights at night in a Jeep 4 x 4, and hotel.