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This 7-day Iceland group tour offers Arctic scenery at its best. See Deildartunguhver, the highest-flow hot spring in Europe. Visit a traditional turf church and see more waterfalls than you thought possible in one week, including Goðafoss waterfall, the “Waterfall of the Gods”. Walk through the black basalt pillars of Dimmuborgir, see the icebergs floating on Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, and visit the famous Diamond Beach where these glaciers wash up. Visit Thingvellir National Park, a filming location for Game of Thrones, and walk through Almannagjá gorge, a boundary between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. Explore the Geysir geothermal area and see Strokkur erupt. This is Iceland’s Ring Road and the Golden Circle in their truest forms.

Reykjavík
Reykjavík
6 Nights (vetted, value hotels)
6 Nights
(vetted, value hotels)
6 Breakfasts | 1 Lunch | 2 Dinners
6 Breakfasts
1 Lunch
2 Dinners
Air-conditioned coach
Air-conditioned coach
Fully-guided tour
Fully-guided tour


Welcome to your Iceland Full Circle Uncovered tour, kicking off in the world’s northernmost capital! Meet your tour leader and fellow travellers at the Reykjavík hotel this afternoon for an overview of the next few days. Tonight, enjoy a hearty welcome dinner and get ready for a thrilling Iceland group tour ahead.
Tuck into wholesome local cuisine and get to know your new travel buddies.
Tuck into wholesome local cuisine and get to know your new travel buddies.

Today, we travel through the Hvalfjörður tunnel, pausing at the Deildartunguhver – the highest-flow hot spring in Europe. Next, you’ll visit the Hraunfossar and Barnafoss waterfalls, where water appears straight out of the ancient rocks. Afterwards, view the unusual Víðimýrarkirkja turf church. This afternoon, you’ll cross the Öxnadalsheiði mountain pass into North Iceland en route to Akureyri, your home for tonight. Take this evening to unwind.
Marvel at the highest-flow hot spring in Europe, tirelessly boiling at 100°C.
Marvel at the highest-flow hot spring in Europe, tirelessly boiling at 100°C.
Watch Hraunfossar’s spring water seeping out of a lava field into the turquoise Hvítá River. Its brother, Barnafoss, showcases the same river rushing through a narrow gorge.
Watch Hraunfossar’s spring water seeping out of a lava field into the turquoise Hvítá River. Its brother, Barnafoss, showcases the same river rushing through a narrow gorge.
With its grass-covered roof, it is one of only a handful of its kind remaining in Iceland and is still a functioning parish church.
With its grass-covered roof, it is one of only a handful of its kind remaining in Iceland and is still a functioning parish church.

After breakfast, make your way to Goðafoss waterfall. Then, stop for photos at the Skútustaðagígar pseudocraters on Lake Mývatn, and enjoy an included lunch. Next, walk through the Dimmuborgir lava field and explore the Námaskarð geothermal area. Continue on to Dettifoss, Europe’s most powerful waterfall. This afternoon, cross the scenic Möðrudalsöræfi highland desert en route to Egilsstaðir, home for the night.
Please Note: The visit to Dettifoss is dependent on road conditions. The Dettifoss viewpoint is a 15-20 minute walk each way over uneven terrain.
Experience the near-perfect horseshoe of blue-green glacial water, about 12 metres high and 30 metres wide.
Experience the near-perfect horseshoe of blue-green glacial water, about 12 metres high and 30 metres wide.
Formed millennia ago when lava flowed over wetlands and trapped steam blasted up, these craters have been studied by NASA because near-identical ones exist on Mars.
Formed millennia ago when lava flowed over wetlands and trapped steam blasted up, these craters have been studied by NASA because near-identical ones exist on Mars.
These black hardened lava pillars are up to 20 metres tall. These structures normally only form on the ocean floor; this is one of the only places on Earth where you can walk among them on dry land.
These black hardened lava pillars are up to 20 metres tall. These structures normally only form on the ocean floor; this is one of the only places on Earth where you can walk among them on dry land.
These boiling mud pots are roaring steam vents with sulphur crusts, a surreal phenomenon you’re unlikely to come across again soon!
These boiling mud pots are roaring steam vents with sulphur crusts, a surreal phenomenon you’re unlikely to come across again soon!
Roaring at 100 metres wide and dropping 44 metres, this waterfall releases around 200 tonnes of water a second. Meet Europe’s most powerful waterfall.
Please Note: The visit to Dettifoss is dependent on road conditions. The Dettifoss viewpoint is a 15-20 minute walk each way over uneven terrain.
Roaring at 100 metres wide and dropping 44 metres, this waterfall releases around 200 tonnes of water a second. Meet Europe’s most powerful waterfall.
Please Note: The visit to Dettifoss is dependent on road conditions. The Dettifoss viewpoint is a 15-20 minute walk each way over uneven terrain.

Today is a day for scenery. You’ll follow the Ring Road through the Eastfjords, passing dramatic cliffs, and follow the coast to the village of Breiðdalsvík. There, visit a mid-20th-century cooperative trading post, still open today. Continue on to Djúpivogur, the country’s “slow town”, and see the Eggs of Merry Bay. Afterwards, head to your home for tonight in Höfn. The evening is yours.
Arguably the most beautiful part of the Ring Road, this region with its rugged mountains is dotted with remote fishing villages.
Arguably the most beautiful part of the Ring Road, this region with its rugged mountains is dotted with remote fishing villages.
Iceland’s only “Slow Town” was part of the international movement that promoted a focus on quality of life rather than speed of development. Here, the Eggin í Gleðivík reminds visitors of the region’s thriving bird life.
Iceland’s only “Slow Town” was part of the international movement that promoted a focus on quality of life rather than speed of development. Here, the Eggin í Gleðivík reminds visitors of the region’s thriving bird life.

Your first stop today is Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon. Just down the road, you'll visit Diamond Beach, where icebergs wash ashore. Then, cross the Eldhraun lava fields to the village of Vík. Next, Reynisfjara's black sand and towering basalt await. Move on to Skógafoss waterfall, and dare to climb to the top. Lastly, visit Seljalandsfoss waterfall and walk the optional trails, weather permitting. Tonight, enjoy free time in Selfoss.
Please Note: The Skógafoss staircase – 527 steps – and the Gljúfrabúi path at Seljalandsfoss are optional activities for fit walkers.
Strewn with icebergs, Iceland’s deepest lake reaches a record depth of about 284 meters.
Strewn with icebergs, Iceland’s deepest lake reaches a record depth of about 284 meters.
Walk where chunks of ice wash ashore on black volcanic sand.
Walk where chunks of ice wash ashore on black volcanic sand.
This sleepy village, known for its red-roofed hilltop church, is the perfect spot to try a traditional Icelandic hot dog for lunch.
This sleepy village, known for its red-roofed hilltop church, is the perfect spot to try a traditional Icelandic hot dog for lunch.
Experience this famous beach with towering basalt columns, the Hálsanefshellir cave, and roaring waves.
Experience this famous beach with towering basalt columns, the Hálsanefshellir cave, and roaring waves.
This impressive 60-metre curtain of falling water, fed by nearby glaciers, is a magnificent sight to behold. You can walk right up to the base of the falls.
This impressive 60-metre curtain of falling water, fed by nearby glaciers, is a magnificent sight to behold. You can walk right up to the base of the falls.
This is the waterfall you’ll see in every brochure, and you can’t leave Iceland without seeing it. If weather permits, walk the trail that takes you behind the waterfall, or seek out the secret Gljúfrabúi falls.
This is the waterfall you’ll see in every brochure, and you can’t leave Iceland without seeing it. If weather permits, walk the trail that takes you behind the waterfall, or seek out the secret Gljúfrabúi falls.

Today, experience the Golden Circle! First, view the Gullfoss waterfall, which thunders in two tiers. Move on to the Geysir geothermal area, where Strokkur, the fountain geyser, erupts every few minutes. Then, explore Thingvellir National Park and walk through the gorge. This evening, savour your last night with the group at the farewell dinner back in Reykjavík. Or, if you can’t say goodbye yet, extend your stay and book the optional Snæfellsnes Peninsula tour for the next day.
Take in the splendour of this two-tiered waterfall. The first drop is 11 metres, followed by a more dramatic 21-metre drop.
Take in the splendour of this two-tiered waterfall. The first drop is 11 metres, followed by a more dramatic 21-metre drop.
Here, amidst bubbling pools, the most well-known geyser, Strokkur, blasts boiling water into the air. You’ll also see the vividly blue Blesi spring and the now-dormant Great Geysir.
Here, amidst bubbling pools, the most well-known geyser, Strokkur, blasts boiling water into the air. You’ll also see the vividly blue Blesi spring and the now-dormant Great Geysir.
A filming location for the hit series Game of Thrones, this park is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Along the 1.3 km gorge, you’ll see “Law Rock”, where independence from Denmark was proclaimed in 1944. Your coach is waiting for you at the end of the walk.
A filming location for the hit series Game of Thrones, this park is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Along the 1.3 km gorge, you’ll see “Law Rock”, where independence from Denmark was proclaimed in 1944. Your coach is waiting for you at the end of the walk.
Tonight, end the tour on a high note with your newfound friends. Exchange contact details and plan your next trip together before you go back home tomorrow, or get ready for one more day of Icelandic adventure tomorrow.
Tonight, end the tour on a high note with your newfound friends. Exchange contact details and plan your next trip together before you go back home tomorrow, or get ready for one more day of Icelandic adventure tomorrow.

After breakfast, you’ll either conclude your magical tour of Iceland and make your way back home, or choose to add one more day to your trip and explore the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. This is an optional excursion with an extra hotel night in Reykjavík. Make even more memories and discover a rare golden beach, walk along a cliff, and see the country’s most photographed mountain.
See the church at Búðakirkja, walk the black sands of Djúpalónssandur and visit Kirkjufell on this “mini Iceland” peninsula tour.
See the church at Búðakirkja, walk the black sands of Djúpalónssandur and visit Kirkjufell on this “mini Iceland” peninsula tour.

These boiling mud pots are roaring steam vents with sulphur crusts, a surreal phenomenon you’re unlikely to come across again soon!

Experience this famous beach with towering basalt columns, the Hálsanefshellir cave, and roaring waves.

Roaring at 100 metres wide and dropping 44 metres, this waterfall releases around 200 tonnes of water a second. Meet Europe’s most powerful waterfall.
Please Note: The visit to Dettifoss is dependent on road conditions. The Dettifoss viewpoint is a 15-20 minute walk each way over uneven terrain.

See the church at Búðakirkja, walk the black sands of Djúpalónssandur and visit Kirkjufell on this “mini Iceland” peninsula tour.

Strewn with icebergs, Iceland’s deepest lake reaches a record depth of about 284 meters.














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Not sure how to spend your free day? Explore the city on your own, or choose from these handpicked optional experiences designed to show you the best of the region.
Unless marked as "Pre-Book", all optional excursions can be booked directly with your tour leader on tour, payable in cash or by card in the stated currency. Prices and availability are subject to change.

See the church at Búðakirkja, walk the black sands of Djúpalónssandur and visit Kirkjufell on this “mini Iceland” peninsula tour.
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Price is based on a sharing twin room. Single room (optional).
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Price is based on a sharing twin room. Single room (optional).
Share a bit of detail so our support team can pick up where you left off.
Price is based on a sharing twin room. Single room (optional).
Share a bit of detail so our support team can pick up where you left off.
Price is based on a sharing twin room. Single room (optional).
Share a bit of detail so our support team can pick up where you left off.
We partner with a range of hand-picked hotels in each destination. The hotels listed below are those we stay at most frequently. However, you may stay at different hotels of a similar standard.
All rooms are twin share with private, en suite bathrooms. Solo travellers will be paired with another traveller of the same gender. Single supplements are available upon request at checkout. A confirmed list of hotels is emailed to all travellers prior to their tour departure. To extend your stay in Reykjavík, click here to book pre and post-tour accommodation through our partner Booking.com.











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