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Inspiring Iceland (DI)

8 days from Reykjavik to Reykjavik

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Small groups translate to great experiences on this Small Group Discovery tour. Designed from the ground up for a maximum of 18 guests in Europe, this Small Group Discovery tour has everything you need to explore with up-close-and-exclusive experiences that go beyond traditional tours.

Arrive in Reykjavik and travel through scenic panoramas to discover the stunning geothermal features of Thingvellir National Park. Stand before the mighty Gullfoss waterfall and ferry to the Westman Islands for an overnight stay to meet the largest colony of puffins in the world. Admire the volcanic landscape of Vestmannaeyjar’s archipelago. Discover the soul of Vestmannaeyjar at the Sagnheimar Museum, where a local shares personal memories and traditions, bringing the island’s history to life in a deeply authentic way. Embark on a scenic adventure through the waters around Snæfellsnes, where orcas and other ocean giants glide beneath the majestic Snæfellsjökull Glacier—one of Iceland’s premier whale watching destinations. Explore the Snæfellsnes Peninsula through lava fields along the ocean to the village of Arnarstapi. Weather permitting, marvel at Black Lava Pearl Beach at Djúpalónssandur. Discover the bold art of Hellissandur, “the street art capital of Iceland” and celebrate your Iceland vacation with a lava show upon returning to Reykjavik! A stunning adventure in Iceland, made more perfect on a Small Group Discovery tour!

Special Features Included in this Tour:

• Guided tour of Reykjavik plus Lava Show
• Scenic drive to Thingvellir National Park features a stop at a geothermal bakery
• Photo opportunity at the waterfalls of Gullfoss, Hraunfossar, and Barnafoss
• Ferry ride to the Westman Islands
• Guided tour of Vestmannaeyjar
• Visit to the Sagnheimar Museum with a local guiding the tour and weaving in personal memories and traditions
• Visit to Sturlureykir to see the [LF] majestic Icelandic horses
• Visit to the hot spring of Deildartunguhver
• Guided tour of Stykkishólmur plus Whale Watching boat tour
• Visits to the fishing village of Grundarfjörður, Arnarstapi, and Hellissandur

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 Meals

 Meals & Itinerary

7 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners

 Itinerary

Day 1 ARRIVE IN REYKJAVIK, ICELAND

Your Small Group Discovery Begins! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.

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Day 2 REYKJAVIK–THINGVELLIR–GULLFOSS–VESTMANNAEYJAR

Warm Bread! Travel via scenic route to reach Thingvellir National Park. Stop at a geothermal bakery and see how geothermal bread is made. Next, drive to the mighty waterfall of Gullfoss - the Golden falls - perhaps the most beautiful in the country. Later, head out to the ring road and get to Landeyjarhöfn and take a ferry over to the Westman Islands for your overnight stay.

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CHASING WATERFALLS Visit the mighty waterfall of Gullfoss - the Golden falls - perhaps the most beautiful in the country. Here the glacial river of Hvítá (white river) tumbles 32 meters (105 ft.) in a double cascade. Explore the active geothermal area of Haukadalur which contains the geysers Geysir and Strokkur, and many other hot springs. Most active today is Strokkur, with hot water and steam erupting to an elevation of 25 metres (82 ft) every 5-7 minutes.
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SMALL GROUP EXCLUSIVE Enjoy an overnight stay that’s just right for small groups with an overnight getaway on the Westman Islands (or Heimaey to the Icelanders). Speaking of groups, you’re sure to be outnumbered by the largest puffin colony in the world, who call the islands home.

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Day 3 VESTMANNAEYJAR

Authentic Heritage This morning, meet your Local Guide for a tour of Vestmannaeyjar. In the early afternoon, take advantage of your small group with an intimate visit to Sagnheimar Museum. A local will lead you through the exhibits, sharing heartfelt stories and cultural traditions that offer a deeper connection to the island’s authentic heritage.

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EARTH SCIENCE Learn about the volcanic eruption in 1973, considered the largest natural disaster in Iceland’s recent history. The eruption began on January 23rd on the island of Heimaey, the only populated island of the Vestmannaeyjar archipelago. After the evacuation of the inhabitants and during the five months while the eruption lasted, there was much uncertainty as to whether the island could ever be repopulated. Explore the “Pompeii of the North” at the Eldheimar Museum, where a volcanic excavation project brings this dramatic history to life.

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Day 4 VESTMANNAEYJAR–HRAUNFOSSAR–BARNAFOSS–DEILDARTUNGUHVER–STYKKISHÓLMUR

Horses and Hot Springs Take the ferry back to the mainland and pass the greenhouse town of Hveragerði. Stop in Sturlureykir and Globus Local FavoriteGlobus Local Favorite see the majestic Icelandic horse. Head over to Hraunfossar (Lava falls) and see the clear streams of water run through the lava fields into the river below, and Barnafoss (Children falls). Continue on to the hot spring of Deildartunguhver.

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
WILD HORSES The Icelandic horse is local to this volcanic land and is one of the purest horse breeds in the world., Having arrived here on the very first ships of the settlers, these majestic creatures have remained loyal friends ever since.

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Day 5 STYKKISHÓLMUR–VIKING SUSHI BOAT EXCURION–STOP IN GRUNDARFJÖRÐUR

Coastal Treasures Join your guide for a tour of Stykkishólmur before going on a whale watching boat tour. Afterwards, visit the fishing village of Grundarfjörður, a place with an impressive coastline and mountains, lakes, and waterfalls.

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
SMALL GROUP EXCLUSIVE Discover the rich marine life along the dramatic coastline beneath Snæfellsjökull Glacier—one of Iceland’s top spots for seeing toothed whales such as orcas, sperm whales, and pilot whales. Orcas are especially common here, making this a standout location for killer whale sightings. Depending on the season, you may also encounter minke whales, humpbacks, white-beaked dolphins, and occasionally rare visitors like blue, fin, or sei whales. Each tour offers a unique chance to witness Iceland’s ocean giants in their natural habitat.




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Day 6 STYKKISHÓLMUR–EXCURSION TO ARNARSTAPI–HELLNAR–DJÚPALÓNSSANDUR STOP (WEATHER PERMITTING)–HELLISSANDUR

Iceland at a Glance Explore the Snæfellsnes Peninsula through lava fields, and along the ocean and stop in the village of Arnarstapi. If conditions allow, stop at Djúpalónssandur, the Black Lava Pearl Beach. Finish your tour with a stop in Hellissandur, “the street art capital of Iceland” as the town is adorned with beautiful murals painted on some buildings

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ICELAND IN MINIATURE Snaefellsnes is a large peninsula extending from West Iceland, often nicknamed "Iceland in Miniature" due to the wealth and diversity of natural features found there. A common knowledge amongst Icelanders is that the area is the only part of Iceland where you can see all of the unique natural elements in one place, from untouched lava fields, tall volcanoes, mystical glacier and black beaches to white beaches, a national park, and hazardous cliffs along the coastline.


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Day 7 STYKKISHÓLMUR–REYKJAVIK

Lava Love Head back to Reykjavik. Join your guide for a tour of the capital of Iceland followed by a Lava Show. Tonight, bid farewell to your travelling companions with a farewell dinner at a local restaurant

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NATURAL WONDERS Volcanic eruptions are unpredictable and dangerous events, where access is more often than not prohibited to the public due to poisonous fumes and other volcanic dangers. With this mesmerizing show you will be able to experience real flowing lava in a safe environment.


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Day 8 REYKJAVIK

Safe travels until we meet again! Your tour 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

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