I would be travelling solo and am an airline employee so also flying on a space available / standby basis. Ideally I would come to Iceland a couple days early to be sure to be there for the start of the tour. Could you recommend a cheap place to stay? I am not a fussy person. Also I do not eat fish. Will this be a problem for the lunches included?

We could book you on the first hotel used of this trip, Hotel Klettur which would be an additional CAD $263.00 per single room per night. You would have to look independently if you wanted a different hotel. It's not a problem you would just need to update our portal with any dietary requirements so the tour leader can be aware and cater for you.

Do you make arrangements for airfare there and back?

We can indeed quote flights for you, if they do not depart from the UK. Prices could be higher.

disabled using walker okay? weather winter spring or fall?

For this tour our pace is graded Moderate. Our moderate pace tours are ideal if you want to combine exciting travel experiences with time to unwind. Typically you'll balance busy days with early starts, with time to rest & recharge your batteries.

Are we able to come a day or two before the tour and possibly stay one day after the tour?

Yes, we can offer you pre-tour and post-tour accommodation. Pre/post-tour accommodation in Reykjavik - £180 per single and £210 per twin room per night. We can't arrange private transfers I'm afraid. A complementary ones are included if you arrive on the first or last day of the tour.

Will you have any tours running December 2022 or January 2023?

Unfortunately we don't have departures in December or January. The departures that we have are: 13th to 21st February 2022, 13th to 21st March 2022, 16th to 24th October 2022, 13th to 21st November 2022, 12th to 20th February 2023, 12th to 20th March 2023, 15th to 23rd October 2023, 12th to 20th November 2023

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Iceland Winter Adventure

9 days

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Start and end in Reykjavik

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Iceland is a fabulous country, and every day it was like we were in a different country, and they were all fascinating.
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Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 18
Ages 16+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Reykjavik
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Storm), Hotel (Hotel Storm (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Explore Reykjavik city centre
Landmarks
Reykjavik
Day 2
Reykjavik to Akureyri
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel KEA (or similar))
Included Activities
- Drive to Akureyri with stops for photos and leg-stretching
- Visit Akranes fishing town and view two of Iceland's lighthouses
Optional Activities
- Visit galleries and Lutheran cathedral in Akureyri
Landmarks
Akranes
Akureyri
Day 3
Akureyri - Hrisey Island
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional fish lunch on Hrisey Island)
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel KEA (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit fish factory viewpoint
- Ferry ride to Hrisey Island
- Explore Hrisey Island on foot
- Traditional fish lunch
- Ferry return to mainland
Landmarks
Hrisey Island
Arskogstrond
Day 4
Akureyri - Godafoss - Lake Myvatn - Nature Baths
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Sel Hotel), Hotel (Sel Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Super jeep mountain ride
- Visit Godafoss waterfall
- Explore Lake Myvatn volcanic area
- Swim in Nature Baths natural lagoon and steam baths
Landmarks
Godafoss
Lake Myvatn
Nature Baths
Day 5
Lake Myvatn to Egilsstadir
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Fjallakaffi with traditional Icelandic foods including kleina (Icelandic twisted doughnut), astarpungur (love balls), or kjotsupa (Icelandic lamb soup))
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Eyvindara), Hotel (Hotel Eyvindara (or similar))
Included Activities
- Lunch at Fjallakaffi with traditional Icelandic food options
- Visit Dettifoss waterfall (weather and road conditions permitting)
Optional Activities
- Visit Rjukandi Waterfall (if Dettifoss road is impassable)
Landmarks
Dettifoss
Rjukandi Waterfall
Day 6
Egilsstadir to Hofn
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Smyrlabjorg (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Beljandi local brewery in Breiddalsvik
- Stop in small villages along east coast
- Walk deserted east coast beaches
- View Vatnajokull ice cap
Landmarks
Breiddalsvik
Beljandi Brewery
Hofn
Vatnajokull
Day 7
Hofn to Vik - Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Vik), Hotel (Hotel Vik (or similar))
Included Activities
- View Vatnajokull Glacier
- Visit Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon
- Explore Diamond Beach
Landmarks
Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon
Breidamerkurjokull Glacier
Diamond Beach
Day 8
Vik to Reykjavik - Golden Circle
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Storm), Hotel (Hotel Storm (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Thingvellir National Park and see Mid-Atlantic Ridge
- View Gullfoss waterfall
- Visit Geysir geothermal area and watch Strokkur geyser eruptions
- Bus tour of Reykjavik city
Landmarks
Thingvellir
Gullfoss
Geysir
Strokkur
Day 9
Reykjavik
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Reykjavik

Landmarks
Akranes
Akureyri

Landmarks
Hrisey Island
Arskogstrond

Landmarks
Godafoss
Lake Myvatn
Nature Baths

Landmarks
Dettifoss
Rjukandi Waterfall

Landmarks
Breiddalsvik
Beljandi Brewery
Hofn
Vatnajokull

Landmarks
Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon
Breidamerkurjokull Glacier
Diamond Beach

Landmarks
Thingvellir
Gullfoss
Geysir
Strokkur

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Hotel Storm
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Days 1, 8
Hotel Storm (or similar)
Hotel
Days 1, 8
Hotel KEA (or similar)
Hotel
Days 2, 3
Sel Hotel
Hotel
day 4
Sel Hotel (or similar)
Hotel
day 4
Hotel Eyvindara
Hotel
day 5
Hotel Eyvindara (or similar)
Hotel
day 5
Hotel Smyrlabjorg (or similar)
Hotel
day 6
Hotel Vik
Hotel
day 7
Hotel Vik (or similar)
Hotel
day 7

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4.7

Overall rating based on 21 Reviews

Itinerary
5.0
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4.7
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
4.1
Food
4.3
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Ruth
February 25th, 2023
4.8
Enjoyed the snowcat ride and the tour of the north, rather than just the south coast tourist trail
Traveled in February 2023
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Paul
March 7th, 2023
4.3
The combination of experiences along the north coast of the island: in particular aurorae, snowy landscape and weird...
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Traveled in February 2023
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Tracey
March 7th, 2023
4.7
Snow cat ride
Traveled in February 2023
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Susanna
March 10th, 2023
4.2
Seeing the Northern lights Snowcat ride Waterfalls and geysers Amazing scenery
Traveled in February 2023
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Corin
March 21st, 2023
4.7
The Godafoss Waterfall day - the waterfall was amazing, the natural baths was a brilliant experience, and we saw...
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Traveled in March 2023
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Owen
March 21st, 2023
4.8
Driving to the top of the mountain in a piste-basher, bathing in the natural baths, walking through the snow to the...
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Traveled in March 2023
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Stuart
March 24th, 2023
4.8
From start to finish it was first class
Traveled in March 2023
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Steve
April 3rd, 2023
4.8
Snowcat up the mountain, sledding down. All the waterfalls especially the frozen ones.
Traveled in March 2023
Review collected by Explore!
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Sarah
December 1st, 2023
5
Really difficult as it was all amazing but probably diamond beach, Dettifoss, sunrise at the top of the mountain...
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Traveled in November 2023
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Angela
November 20th, 2023
5
Jeep trip, hot baths, scenery
Traveled in November 2023
Review collected by Explore!

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Tara
Asked on January 31st, 2024
I would be travelling solo and am an airline employee so also flying on a space available / standby basis. Ideally I would come to Iceland a couple days early to be sure to be there for the start of the tour. Could you recommend a cheap place to stay? I am not a fussy person. Also I do not eat fish. Will this be a problem for the lunches included?
Accommodation
Meals
Travel Support
- Explore!Operator•Written February 2024
  We could book you on the first hotel used of this trip, Hotel Klettur which would be an additional CAD $263.00 per single room per night. You would have to look independently if you wanted a different hotel. It's not a problem you would just need to update our portal with any dietary requirements so the tour leader can be aware and cater for you.
L
Laura
Asked on January 30th, 2024
Do you make arrangements for airfare there and back?
Flights / Transfers
- Explore!Operator•Written February 2024
  We can indeed quote flights for you, if they do not depart from the UK. Prices could be higher.
K
Kathleen
Asked on August 4th, 2023
disabled using walker okay? weather winter spring or fall?
Tour Details
Travel Support
- Explore!Operator•Written August 2023
  For this tour our pace is graded Moderate. Our moderate pace tours are ideal if you want to combine exciting travel experiences with time to unwind. Typically you'll balance busy days with early starts, with time to rest & recharge your batteries.
T
Tony
Asked on July 20th, 2023
Are we able to come a day or two before the tour and possibly stay one day after the tour?
Accommodation
- Explore!Operator•Written July 2023
  Yes, we can offer you pre-tour and post-tour accommodation. Pre/post-tour accommodation in Reykjavik - £180 per single and £210 per twin room per night. We can't arrange private transfers I'm afraid. A complementary ones are included if you arrive on the first or last day of the tour.
J
Jeff
Asked on January 6th, 2022
Will you have any tours running December 2022 or January 2023?
Tour Details
- Explore!Operator•Written January 2022
  Unfortunately we don't have departures in December or January. The departures that we have are: 13th to 21st February 2022, 13th to 21st March 2022, 16th to 24th October 2022, 13th to 21st November 2022, 12th to 20th February 2023, 12th to 20th March 2023, 15th to 23rd October 2023, 12th to 20th November 2023

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