I want to make sure I see the most scenic HIGHLIGHTS of ICELAND. I can share with another guest of your own choice. Allowed? Possible?

We would not be able to pair you with someone. If you are unable to find a travel partner and wish to travel solo you would need to pay the single supplement fee.

We are looking at booking this trip for my parents who are 76 & 80 years old. My mother wonders if it's a lot of hiking up & down hills or if the outings would have easier terrain to get out of the van, take a little walk and enjoy the sights.

Many of our tours incorporate walking tours in interesting locations; these are leisurely paced guided walks.

What are the specific requirements regarding COVID vaccination and any testing?

This is an outdoor type of tour with a lot of walking and hiking over rough terrain. There is one section that you have to hike a bit down to the waterfall.

Icelandic Explorer - 10 days/9 nights (28 destinations)

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Great locations and tours along the way around the Iceland countryside. Good food and enjoyed the thermal bath stops.
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Reykjavík
Reykjavík
Accommodation
Hotel (Fosshotel Reykjavik)
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of Reykjavík
Landmarks
Reykjavík
Day 2
Bjarteyjarsandur - Borgarnes - Reykholt
Bjarteyjarsandur - Borgarnes - Reykholt
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Fosshotel Reykholt)
Included Activities
- Meet farmers at Bjarteyjarsandur family farm and learn about daily life and sustainable farming
- Explore Settlement Center in Borgarnes to discover Iceland's early history and sagas
- Visit Deildartunguhver hot spring
- Visit Barnafossar (Children's Falls)
- Visit Hraunfossar (Lava Falls)
Optional Activities
- Explore Borgarnes town during free time
Landmarks
Bjarteyjarsandur
Settlement Center
Deildartunguhver
Barnafossar
Hraunfossar
Day 3
Skagafjörður - Húsavík
Skagafjörður - Húsavík
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Fosshotel Husavik)
Included Activities
- Visit Glaumbaer Farm & Museum with turf-roofed houses
- Lunch at Glaumbaer Farm & Museum
- Visit Akureyri
- Visit Goðafoss waterfall
Landmarks
Glaumbaer Farm & Museum
Akureyri
Goðafoss
Skagafjörður
Day 4
Diamond Circle - Húsavík
Diamond Circle - Húsavík
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Fosshotel Husavik)
Included Activities
- Visit Lake Mývatn
- Visit Reykjahlíð church
- Visit Hverir sulfur springs
- Short hike at Dimmuborgir
- Visit Skútustaðagígar pseudocraters
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of Húsavík
- Whale-watching cruise from Húsavík
- Visit GeoSea Spa
Landmarks
Lake Mývatn
Reykjahlíð Church
Hverir
Dimmuborgir
Skútustaðagígar
GeoSea Spa
Day 5
Ásbyrgi - Fáskrúðsfjörður
Ásbyrgi - Fáskrúðsfjörður
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Fosshotel Eastfjords)
Included Activities
- Visit Ásbyrgi Canyon Visitor Center
- Visit Dettifoss waterfall
- Visit Móðrudalur farm
- Lunch at Móðrudalur farm
- Bathe in natural geothermal waters at Vök Baths
Landmarks
Ásbyrgi Canyon
Dettifoss
Móðrudalur
Vök Baths
Day 6
Djúpivogur - Höfn
Djúpivogur - Höfn
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Fosshotel Vatnajokull)
Included Activities
- Visit Petra's Stone Museum
- Visit Djúpivogur
- View Vestrahorn
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of Höfn
Landmarks
Petra's Stone Museum
Djúpivogur
Vestrahorn
Day 7
Jökulsárlón - Skaftafell
Jökulsárlón - Skaftafell
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Fosshotel Nupar)
Included Activities
- Visit Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
- Visit Diamond Beach
- Lunch at Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon
- Visit turf church at Hof
- Explore Skaftafell Wilderness Area
Landmarks
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Diamond Beach
Hof Church
Skaftafell
Day 8
South Coast - Reykjavík
South Coast - Reykjavík
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Fosshotel Reykjavik)
Included Activities
- Visit Reynisfjara black sand beach
- Visit Skógafoss Waterfall
- Visit Seljalandsfoss Waterfall
- Icelandic horse demonstration at Eldhestar Horse Farm
Optional Activities
- Walk trail behind Seljalandsfoss (weather permitting)
Landmarks
Reynisfjara
Skógafoss
Seljalandsfoss
Eldhestar Horse Farm
Day 9
Golden Circle - Blue Lagoon
Golden Circle - Blue Lagoon
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Fosshotel Reykjavik)
Included Activities
- Visit Gullfoss Waterfall
- Visit Geysir and Strokkur geyser
- Visit Þingvellir National Park
- Soak in Blue Lagoon geothermal waters
Optional Activities
- Independent evening exploration of Reykjavík
Landmarks
Gullfoss
Geysir
Strokkur
Þingvellir National Park
Blue Lagoon
Day 10
Reykjavík
Reykjavík
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Reykjavík

Landmarks
Bjarteyjarsandur
Settlement Center
Deildartunguhver
Barnafossar
Hraunfossar

Landmarks
Glaumbaer Farm & Museum
Akureyri
Goðafoss
Skagafjörður

Landmarks
Lake Mývatn
Reykjahlíð Church
Hverir
Dimmuborgir
Skútustaðagígar
GeoSea Spa

Landmarks
Ásbyrgi Canyon
Dettifoss
Móðrudalur
Vök Baths

Landmarks
Petra's Stone Museum
Djúpivogur
Vestrahorn

Landmarks
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Diamond Beach
Hof Church
Skaftafell

Landmarks
Reynisfjara
Skógafoss
Seljalandsfoss
Eldhestar Horse Farm

Landmarks
Gullfoss
Geysir
Strokkur
Þingvellir National Park
Blue Lagoon

Accommodation
Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

Fosshotel Reykjavik
Hotel
Days 1, 8, 9
Fosshotel Reykholt
Hotel 3*
day 2
Fosshotel Husavik
Hotel 3*
Days 3, 4
Fosshotel Eastfjords
Hotel
day 5
Fosshotel Vatnajokull
Hotel
day 6
Fosshotel Nupar
Hotel 3*
day 7

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4.9

Overall rating based on 19 Reviews

Tour Operator
4.6

Jack5.0•June 2023
Excellent Adventure. We have traveled.with CIE before and have often recommended them
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James5.0•June 2023
Outstanding tour of Iceland - services provided were excellent
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Mrs.5.0•June 2023
I would have given 5 stars but disappointed that NO BACKPACK received prior to the trip and after asking the Tour...
I would have given 5 stars but disappointed that NO BACKPACK received prior to the trip and after asking the Tour Director many times it turned up on the very last day. However it was missing the map and information on Iceland. I would like that information and have requested it from the Ireland branch of CIE and to date have not received any acknowledgement of my request. Extremely disappointed especially as the 38 American tourists had all received their backpacks and all information prior to leaving the States. Living in Australia as I do should not present a problem. This was my second trip with CIE and had no problems with the first trip. Iceland was an excellent trip but spoilt by lack of attention to detail.Show more
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Perry5.0•July 2023
David and Palli were great! The itinerary was diverse, so we felt like we got a good glimpse at Iceland and how the...
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Ms.5.0•July 2023
I had a great time. The tour was well organized - we saw so much of Iceland. The hotels were all good. Our guide...
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John5.0•July 2023
Great itinerary, wonderful hotels, delicious meals, and tour director (Petur) and driver (Jon) were outstanding!!!
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Roberta4.0•July 2023
This tour met our expectations and we would recommend to future travelers. There was only one stop that we would...
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Sheri5.0•July 2023
Everything from beginning to end was perfect. This was our 2nd CIE tour. 1st time was so good we decided to use them...
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Kimberly5.0•July 2023
The guide, Maria, and the driver, OleJon, were wonderful. Loved the trip. Iceland was beautiful. Would use CIE again!
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John5.0•August 2023
Best vacation ever great tour director great locations and tours along the way around the iceland countryside. good...
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Asked on June 20th, 2023
I want to make sure I see the most scenic HIGHLIGHTS of ICELAND. I can share with another guest of your own choice. Allowed? Possible?
Single supplement
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- CIE ToursOperator•Written June 2023
  We would not be able to pair you with someone. If you are unable to find a travel partner and wish to travel solo you would need to pay the single supplement fee.
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Carlos
Asked on June 13th, 2023
We are looking at booking this trip for my parents who are 76 & 80 years old. My mother wonders if it's a lot of hiking up & down hills or if the outings would have easier terrain to get out of the van, take a little walk and enjoy the sights.
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- CIE ToursOperator•Written June 2023
  Many of our tours incorporate walking tours in interesting locations; these are leisurely paced guided walks.
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Adam
Asked on March 22nd, 2023
What are the specific requirements regarding COVID vaccination and any testing?
Tour Details
- CIE ToursOperator•Written March 2023
  This is an outdoor type of tour with a lot of walking and hiking over rough terrain. There is one section that you have to hike a bit down to the waterfall.
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  Adam
  Traveler•Written March 2023
  Are luggage transfers included in the day-to-day trips?
- CIE ToursOperator•Written March 2023
  Porterage between the coach and your hotel room is included.

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