Individual transfer by Flybus shuttle bus from Keflavik airport to your accommodation in Reykjavik. You may explore Iceland’s capital city on your own if time allows.
Overnight location:
Hótel Borg or similar
Itinerary
Explore the enchanting landscapes, rich history, and vibrant culture of Iceland’s South and West regions in a small group tour, while enjoying the comfort of first-class accommodation. This extraordinary adventure will lead you through some of the most emblematic and captivating areas of the country, where geological wonders, stunning waterfalls, dramatic sea-bird cliffs, and colorful lava fields await. Prepare to be spellbound by the mesmerizing scenery of South and West Iceland, where each day brings new and unforgettable experiences.
Tour program
Day 1
WELCOME TO ICELAND
Start point
Keflavik International Airport / Keflavíkurflugvöllur (KEF), Keflavíkurflugvelli, Sandgerði, Southern Peninsula Region 235, Iceland
Day 2
THE CAPITAL, GASTONOMY & PRESIDENTIAL RESIDENCE
Meet your tour guide early morning and get ready to explore the world’s northernmost capital and its culinary delights. We will learn about Reykjavík’s fascinating history and stop by its many landmarks such as the popular church of Hallgrímskirkja, The University campus, and Reykjavík’s charming harbour where we get to observe the colourful fishing vessels, the beautiful mountain backdrop, and the spectacular concert hall and conference centre of Harpan. We will also embark on a gastronomic journey between hidden gems where delicious treats await. After indulging in the culinary history of the city, head to Bessastaðir, the official residence of the president of Iceland. Here we will learn about the nation’s history and its democratic traditions while enjoying the surrounding natural beauty that typifies the Icelandic landscape. After an action-packed day of exploring, we will end the day at Og Natura, Iceland’s first winery and home to exquisite liquors, beer and spirits crafted with wild Icelandic botanicals.
Overnight location:
Hótel Borg or similar. Breakfast & lunch included
Day 3
THE GOLDEN CIRCLE: GEOTHERMAL ENERGY & ICELANDIC HORSES
Begin the day at Kerið, one of Iceland’s most stunning volcanic craters. Featuring a perfectly round volcanic caldera with aquamarine water at the bottom, this picturesque crater is a geological wonder due to its vibrant red sediments and striking beauty. We continue to Friðheimar, an impressive greenhouse complex showcasing a tomato farm, a restaurant, a winery, and Icelandic horse stables. Learn about Iceland’s use of geothermal energy in agriculture and meet face-to-face with Iceland’s fluffiest and friendliest natives, the Icelandic horse. Afterwards we drive to the magnificent Gullfoss, also known as the “Golden Falls”. In an incredible show of the sheer power of nature, enjoy the view of the falling waters over a 32-meter plunge against the backdrop of dramatic rock formations and mist. Next, we stop at the exciting Geysir, where we will witness the naturally occurring eruption of bubbling water 15-20 meters up in the air. Conclude the day with a Geothermal tasting experience, in which you’ll get to taste rye bread freshly baked in nearby hot springs accompanied by butter, eggs, and herring. After a day full of excitement, we arrive at our accommodation in Geysir where we will spend the next three nights.
Overnight location:
Hótel Geysir or similar. Breakfast, lunch & dinner included.
Day 4
NATURAL WONDERS, HOT SPRINGS & HERITAGE
Today’s journey will begin at Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site of immense historical, cultural, and geological significance. While we learn about the past of the area, enjoy an exciting walk in a dramatic rift valley formed by the separation of the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. Home to Öxarárfoss waterfall and the beautiful Þingvallavatn lake with its surrounding lush green meadows, the park promises great photo opportunities. We continue to Hvammsvík Natural Hot Springs for a relaxing and invigorating bath, where we relish an uninterrupted view of the Fjord and the Atlantic Ocean while soaking in its warm and therapeutic waters. For our last stop of the day, we head to Efstidalur, a family-owned farm where a presentation on Icelandic dairy farming and food tasting awaits you. Savor and sample delicious skyr, feta cheese, whey, and Ice cream while meeting the family that produces them. In the evening we return to Geysir for the night.
Overnight location:
Hótel Geysir or similar. Breakfast & dinner included.
Day 5
GORGEOUS SOUTH COAST
This morning venture to the South Shore of Iceland and its wonders. We begin at the charming Skógar Folk Museum that features over 15.000 artifacts in an impressive collection encompassing fishing, farming, and cultural traditions. Later get prepared to be blown away by the forces of nature in the world’s only live lava show, where you will get up close to real molten lava and feel its incredible heat at approximately 1100°C (2000°F). After an exhilarating spectacle, continue to the stunning jet-black sands of Reynisfjara beach and its impressive hexagonal basalt columns. Take some time to explore the otherworldly landscape, with its hectic bird colonies, sea caves, and view of the imposing Reynisdrangar Sea Stacks in the North Atlantic Ocean. Next, we stop at the renown Skógafoss waterfall. Standing at about 60 meters tall this mesmerizing waterfall is an imposing sight. Delight in the spectacle of its falling waters, which often produce vibrant rainbows amidst a scenery of lush green moss and dramatic cliffs. Our final stop for the day will be the famous Seljalandsfoss waterfall. This tall and slender waterfall allows visitors to fully encircle it by following a slick and wet trail right behind its plunging waters. After taking in the sight and photographing this natural marvel, we return to Geysir for a well-deserved rest.
Overnight location:
Hótel Geysir or similar. Breakfast included.
Day 6
SELFOSS, REYKJANES PENINSULA & THE BLUE LAGOON
Start the day at the quaint town of Selfoss for a food and history tour, where we will embark in a unique journey through Iceland’s past and culinary traditions. Next, we head to the captivating and geologically abundant Reykjanes Peninsula. Due to its high level of volcanic activity, the peninsula has a unique landscape with numerous features like dramatic fissures, bubbling hot springs, and extensive lava fields. Our first stop is at Gunnuhver, a geothermal area bursting with boiling mud pools, fumaroles, and vibrant colors from surrounding rocks and minerals that give it an otherworldly atmosphere. We continue to Iceland’s oldest lighthouse, Reykjanesviti. Perched on a rocky promontory, this enchanting monument to Iceland’s seafaring heritage is a picture-perfect location to capture scenic vistas of the coast. Slightly Northwards, we stop at the Bridge Between Continents, which lies on one of the world’s largest plate boundaries, that between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. Lastly, we end the day at the iconic Blue Lagoon. This geothermal spa is renowned for its strikingly vivid blue-turquoise and mineral-rich waters. Soak and relax surrounded by the surreal and lunar-like landscape of volcanic rocks and moss. After a week full of adventures, we head back to the hotel in Reykjavík for one last night.
Overnight location:
Hótel Borg or similar. Breakfast & lunch included.
Day 7
DEPARTURE HOME
Individual transfer by Flybus shuttle from your accommodation in Reykjavik to Keflavik airport.
Breakfast included.
End point
Keflavik International Airport / Keflavíkurflugvöllur (KEF), Keflavíkurflugvelli, Sandgerði, Southern Peninsula Region 235, Iceland
Cancellation Policy
Terms & Conditions, Guðmundur Jónasson Travel ehf
- GJ-Travel will confirm bookings in writing, either through the website or via email.
- Travel documents will be issued 30 days prior tour start in a PDF format. Therefore, we need your correct email contact. Should you not receive any vouchers or detailed tour itinerary latest 30 days prior to tour start, contact [email protected]
- If booking through a Travel Agent, GJ-Travel reserves the right to charge a 20% deposit to secure space on tour.
- Travel insurance is not included in our tours and packages. We recommend at this time all passengers buy comprehensive travel insurance in your home country that covers the cost should you have to cancel with short notice.
- See day-by-day itinerary and information about tour departure and pick up time, lengths of the tour, prices and more under each individual tour description, trip guide and prices/departures.
- All prices quoted or shown in our tariffs are subject to change without notice, in the event of currency fluctuations, changes to government taxes, or due to any other cost increases beyond GJ-Travel’s control, except for already confirmed and paid bookings.
- GJ-Travel reserves the right to change the confirmed hotel booking. The change of hotel and hotel address will be advised if needed.
- All prices quoted include VAT and other taxes unless otherwise specified.
- Clothing: Sturdy shoes and warm outdoor wear should be worn when travelling in Iceland during any season. Nature is the main attraction on many of the excursions, and a short outdoor walk may be included to fully enjoy the tour.
- Form of payment for online bookings:
Mandatory single room supplement:
- There is a mandatory single room supplement for travellers choosing/selecting a single room, which needs to be added to your booking. If a mandatory single room supplement is not added to your booking, GJ Travel reserves the right to charge extra for the single room supplement.
Cancellation policy for Individual Travelers:
Multi-day fixed departure/SIC tours: A cancellation fee of 20% will be retained by us for cancellations made from 6 to 8 weeks prior to tour start. From 6 weeks until 4 weeks prior to tour start, the fee is 50%. No refund is possible for cancellations less than 4 weeks prior to tour start, or for no shows, and a tour begun, but not completed. GJ-Travel reserves the right to charge a non-refundable booking fee/deposit of up to 20 % in order to secure space on the tour. Final payment is due 6 weeks prior to tour start.
Customized private tours (individuals and groups): Cancellation terms and fees will be stated in the individual price offer. General terms are: EUR 500 non-refundable deposit from moment of booking until 12 weeks prior to tour start, 10% cancellation fee for cancellations 9-12 weeks prior to tour start, 50% cancellation fee for cancellations 5-8 weeks prior to tour start and 100% cancellation fee for cancellations within 28 days prior to tour start or for no shows, and a tour begun but not completed.
Greenland tours:
A deposit of 60% of the tour package price is required to finalise a booking and issue the flight ticket. Unfortunately, we cannot block flight seats and hotel rooms in Greenland without a deposit. Full payment is due 8 weeks before the tour start.
Once the booking is confirmed and up to 8 weeks before departure: Cancellation and changes (of ANY kind) will cost 60% of the tour package price. 8 weeks before departure and until travel date: Cancellation and changes (of ANY kind) will cost 100% of the tour package price.
Trips to Greenland are always subject to weather, fog and ice conditions. Therefore the sequence of the day tours and excursions in Greenland is subject to change, or if needed, an alternative excursion will be operated if available. In addition, delays and flight cancellations between Iceland and Greenland can happen. Therefore we strongly recommend you buy travel insurance in the country of residence to cover any additional travel expenses should your flights be delayed or cancelled due to weather. We recommend not to book any international flight directly after a trip from Greenland. Ideally, stay a minimum of two nights in Iceland after the Greenland trip to avoid the risk of missing an international flight.
Complaints:
Every effort will be made to provide you with the best holiday possible. Should you, for any reason, not be satisfied with the services provided during your stay, please inform our tour guide or a member of our staff so that the situation can be rectified immediately. If you do not bring the complaint to our attention within 24 hours of the problem occurring and give us the opportunity to put things right, we will not be held responsible for the problem. Thank you for your co-operation!
Important Liability:
Guðmundur Jónasson Travel cannot take responsibility for defaults or delays caused by contracting parties. We reserve the right to change routes, itineraries or timetables without prior notice should road, weather conditions or operational situations so dictate. Some tours may also be operated in reverse. No liability is accepted for losses or expenses due to delays or changes of arrival or departure of flights or other services, injury, sickness, accident, strikes, damage, negligence, weather, war or other causes beyond the control of Guðmundur Jónasson Travel. Guðmundur Jónasson Travel can not accept responsibility for arrangements other than those paid for in advance as part of a Guðmundur Jónasson Tour. Extra excursions taken during one of our tours will be the responsibility of that individual operator.
We strongly recommend that all travellers to Iceland have general travel insurance issued in their country of residence. This insurance should also cover all activities, i.e. horse riding, white river rafting, mountain biking etc. which are part of their tour. Your contract will be governed by Icelandic law, and any disputes will be dealt with in the courts of Iceland.
We look forward to welcoming you to Iceland!
Cancellation Policy for Iceland (Seat-In-Coach)
Multi-day fixed departure/SIC tours:
A cancellation fee of 20% will be retained by us for cancellations made from 6 to 8 weeks prior to tour start. From 6 weeks until 4 weeks prior to tour start, the fee is 50%. No
refund is possible for cancellations less than 4 weeks prior to tour start, or for no shows, and a tour begun, but not completed. GJ-Travel reserves the right to charge a
non-refundable booking fee/deposit of up to 20 % in order to secure space on the tour. Final payment is due 6 weeks prior to tour start.
Cancellation Policy for Solar Eclipse 2026 Tours
A cancellation fee of 20% will be retained for cancellations made 6 to 8 months prior totour start. From 6 months to 4 months prior to tour start, the fee is 50%. No refund is possible for cancellations less than 4 months prior to tour start, for no shows or a tour begun, but not completed. GJ-Travel reserves the right to charge a non-refundable booking fee/deposit of up to 20% to secure space on the tour.
Tour Details
Accommodation
6 nights accommodation in comfort tourist-class hotels including breakfast
Transport
Arrival taxi transfer
Luxury bus throughout tour with free wi-fi
Departure taxi transfer
Insurance
Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered.
Flights
International flights are not included
Meals
6x breakfast
3x Lunches
2x Dinners
Guide
Experienced English-speaking driver and guide throughout tour apart from arrival and departure days
Good to know
Currency
ISK
Iceland Krona
Iceland
Customer reviews
Operator
Faq Tour
How can I book a tour?
You can order a tour on our website by selecting the desired dates and clicking the “Confirm dates” button. You can also contact our sales department by phone or email.
Which payment options are available?
We accept credit cards, bank transfers and other popular payment methods.
Can I change or cancel my reservation?
Yes, changes or cancellations are possible, however penalties may apply depending on the time before the tour starts.
What documents are required to participate in the tour?
You will need a passport with a valid visa (if required) to visit countries along the tour route.
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