2021 & 2022 Globus Guided Tours - Globus® Vacation Packages

Iceland Adventure (ZR)

8 days from Reykjavik to Reykjavik

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Icelandic folklore maintains there are clans of elves and trolls living in the country’s extraordinary hills, rocky outcrops, and lava fields. Will you meet these “Huldufólk”, or “Hidden People” said to dislike churches, daylight, and electricity? Hard to say. But here’s what you will see on this breathtaking tour of Iceland—active volcanoes, roaring waterfalls, jagged glaciers, floating icebergs, black-sand beaches, and brilliant-blue geothermal springs. Unique, local experiences await in the “Land of Fire and Ice,” including tasting piping hot bread baked by the heat from the hot springs, sipping Geysir schnapps served at freezing point, and standing in awe before the spectacular Lake Jökulsárlón, home to Europe’s largest glacier and the site of some of the most dramatic scenes from the James Bond movie Die Another Day. The gargantuan sights in the land of the elves will surely leave you stirred, not shaken.

Special Features Included in this Tour:
  • Orientation drive of Reykjavik
  • Visit to the geothermal heat and electric power station at Hellisheiðarvirkjun
  • Visit to the hot springs of Geysir for a [LF] taste of local specialties cooked with the heat from the hot springs
  • Photo opportunities at the waterfalls of Gullfoss, Godafoss, Dettifoss (road conditions permitting), and Seljalandsfoss
  • Visit to Thingvellir rift valley
  • [LF] whale-watching cruise from Hauganes
  • Orientation walk in Akureyri including the botanical gardens
  • Visit to Lake Jökulsárlón and see the [LF] Vatnajökull Glacier (weather permitting)
  • Scenic drive through Skaftafell National Park en route to Vik
  • Scenic drive in the Vik area with views of the Eyjafjallajökull volcano

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Iceland Adventure map

 Photo Highlights

 Meals

 Meals & Itinerary

7 Breakfasts, 6 Dinners

 Itinerary

Day 1 ARRIVE IN REYKJAVIK, ICELAND

Welcome to Reykjavik! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.

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Day 2 REYKJAVIK–HELLISHEIÐARVIRKJUN–GEYSIR–GULLFOSS–THINGVELLIR–BORGARNES

Incredible Iceland Start the day with an orientation drive around the capital city of Reykjavik, then continue to Hellishiðarvirkjun to visit the geothermal heat and electric power station. Reach the hot springs of Geysir and Globus Local FavoriteGlobus Local Favorite taste local specialties, including freshly baked bread and a glass of Geysir Schnapps. Stop to take photos at Iceland’s most famous falls, Gullfoss Waterfall, before arriving at Thingvellir. Here, a unique experience awaits with a Globus Local FavoriteGlobus Local Favorite walk through the Rift Valley’s landscape formed by shifting tectonic plates and stand on two continents at the same time! Later, arrive in Borgarnes.
196 mi / 315 km

LOCAL FAVORITE
NATURAL WONDERS Iceland is the only place in the world where separation between the North American and European geological rift (tectonic plates) are above sea level, and nowhere in the world are the edges of both plates as clearly visible than the Rift Valley in Thingvellir National Park.

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Day 3 BORGARNES–HAUGANES–AKUREYRI

Giant Love Take in the splendid scenery as you drive north to Hauganes and embark on a Globus Local FavoriteGlobus Local Favorite whale-watching cruise. Embark on the opportunity to witness the breathtaking beauty of these majestic mammals in their natural habitat. Continue to the charming town of Akureyri, considered to be the “Capital of Northern Iceland.”
224 mi / 360k m

LOCAL FAVORITE
WILD & WONDERFUL Take a whale-watching cruise from Hauganes for the chance to spot humpback and minke whales and dolphins surfacing on the glassy waters of Eyjafjordur bay. An epic experience!

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Day 4 AKUREYRI–GOĐAFOSS–LAKE MÝVATN–DETTIFOSS–EGILSSTADIR

Heavenly Sights This morning, join an orientation walk in Akureyri, including the botanical gardens. Depart Akureyri for fantastic photo opportunities en route to Godafoss for a stop to see the “Waterfall of the Gods.” Enjoy a scenic drive to Lake Mývatn, formed by a volcanic eruption that left its imprint with various volcanic landforms. Stop to enjoy free time to admire the incredible panorama. Later, arrive at Dettifoss and take photos of the most powerful waterfall in Europe (road conditions permitting) before continuing to Egilsstadir.
224 mi / 360 km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
PICTURE PERFECT Take the photographs of a lifetime with a stop at North Iceland’s historic and magnificent Goðafoss waterfall, stretching 90 feet across dramatic rock formations to deliver its spectacular cascades along the glacial-fed Skjálfandafljót River.

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Day 5 EGILSSTADIR–HÖFN AREA

Warm Friends on an Icelandic Fjord Depart Egilsstadir for a scenic drive to Höfn, a charming fishing town in the southeast which is thought to have been settled by Irish monks. Enjoy free time to explore the town.
162 mi / 260 km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CULTURE & TRADITION Hear about the Lagarfljótwurm, a snake-like animal that is supposed to guard a pot of gold located by Lake Lögurinn and take in the natural beauty of this fjord town where sheep farming, fishing, and music festivals are all part of the culture.

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Day 6 HÖFN AREA–LAKE JÖKULSÁRLÓN–SKAFTAFELL NATIONAL PARK–VIK AREA

Icy Beauty This morning, stop at Globus Local FavoriteGlobus Local Favorite Lake Jökulsárlón and snap photos to capture the beauty of the glacier Vatnajökull, the largest in Europe. Admire the stunning scenery as you drive through Skaftafell national park en-route to the Vik area.
174 mi / 280 km

LOCAL FAVORITE
PICTURE PERFECT Drive through the national park at Skaftafell and stop at the stunning Lake Jökulsárlón, Iceland’s largest lake. Here, Icebergs break away from the vast Vatnajökull Glacier (the Water Glacier) and drift gracefully toward the Atlantic. Snap photos to capture the astonishing majesty of Iceland's largest ice cap.

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Day 7 VIK AREA–SELJALANDSFOSS–REYKJAVIK

Earthly Powers This morning, enjoy a scenic drive that offers stunning views of the mighty Eyjafjallajökull volcano. Later, stop to take photos of the Seljalandsfoss waterfall before continuing to Reykjavik. This evening, join your travel companions for a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
118 mi / 190 km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
NATURAL WONDERS Eyjafjallajökull is one of Iceland’s few stratovolcanoes (with an ice cap covering the caldera). When the volcano erupted in 2010, the glacier topping also broke, and the plume of ash rose over five miles into the sky – interrupting European air travel for almost a month!

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Day 8 REYKJAVIK

Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

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 Accommodations

 Optional Excursions

No matter what you’re into: food, wine, history, art, music or anything else, we give you the freedom to personalize your vacation with optional excursions that speak to your interests.

When you book your excursions with us, you can be assured that every optional excursion that we offer coordinates with the free time that you'll have in your destination, so you'll never have conflicts between included and optional activities. Our team of travel experts carefully selects each optional excursion that we offer to ensure that you receive the highest quality at a great value. Our tried-and-true partners have a finger on the pulse of the city in which they operate so they deliver the very best experiences. We offer experiences you cannot create on your own and because you’re booking with us, we coordinate all your transportation and timing needs.

The following optional excursions are examples only for this vacation. These may or may not be offered, and availability is subject to days of operation and seasonality. Please select a departure date to view optional excursions and pricing for a specific date (due to currency fluctuation, pricing shown is subject to change until purchased). Optional excursions are available for purchase on our MyGlobus site 90 days prior to the tour start date.

Price Ranges

$ ($50 CAD and under)
$$ ($51 - $100 CAD)
$$$ ($101 - $150 CAD)
$$$$ (Over $150)


Reykjavik

Reykjavik

Excursion to the Blue Lagoon

Excursion to the Blue Lagoon

Enjoy a peaceful time at the Blue Lagoon, an incredible geothermal spa set in an otherworldly area where lava and thermal waters complement each other.

Price Range: $$$$

 Private Touring

Private Touring: Globus European Private Touring enables you to experience all of the attractions, sights and highlights of your selected Globus tour as a private experience - delivered just for you and your traveling party. With Private Touring, you'll have your own dedicated Tour Director, your own private transportation and driver, and your own professional local guides. All with greater flexibility in pace and your experience.

For your selected tour, there will be additional per-person cost for the size of your party - from 1 to 24. This additional supplement is reduced with each traveler you add to your party.

Here's a sample of the additional cost:

6 guests in a party: $3,322*
18 guests in a party: $817*

Contact Globus or your preferred travel agent for pricing for your specific party size as well as any other information on Globus Private Touring.

* Supplement pricing is per person (CA) and will be added to the standard published price for your given departure date and is based on availability. Supplement price is valid for 2020 and 2021 travel years. Occasionally some included and optional activities & excursions may be operated with other guests. Additional restrictions may apply. Not applicable for custom groups. No Group allowances or promotions are available on Private Touring. Published itineraries only. Note that blackout dates may exist where the Private Touring option is not available.



The “Starting at” or listed price is based on the lowest price available to book. Price is per person based on twin occupancy and any applicable port charges, non-commissionable taxes and fees and intra-vacation flight are included in the price shown. Any included overnight stay in Canada, applicable GST/HST is also included in the price shown. International airfare, however, is not included. If price is crossed out, the new price shown includes a limited time promotional offer(s). Please review current promotions or deals for additional information.