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Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 40
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Reykjavik

    Start point
    Keflavik International Airport / Keflavíkurflugvöllur (KEF), Keflavíkurflugvelli, Sandgerði, Southern Peninsula 235, Iceland (Flybus PLUS shuttle transfer from Keflavík International Airport to your accomodation in Reykjavík. The Flybus departs from Keflavík Airport 35-40 minutes after each flight arrival. )

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Reykjavik city center
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  2. Day 2

    Borgarfjordur - Borgarnes

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Reykjavik city highlights tour
    • Settlement Center visit in Borgarnes
    • Grábrók volcano crater climb
    • Deildartunguhver hot spring visit
    • Hraunfossar waterfalls visit
    • Barnafoss waterfall visit
    • Northern Lights Academy lecture
    • Northern Lights search with midnight refreshment
    Landmarks
    Grábrók
    Deildartunguhver
    Hraunfossar
    Barnafoss
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  3. Day 3

    Snæfellsnes Peninsula

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour into Vatnshellir cave (35 metres underground, approximately 200 metres into lava tube)
    • Visit fishing village of Grundarfjörður
    • View Kirkjufell mountain
    • Explore Arnarstapi coastal cliffs and rock formations
    • Northern Lights Academy program - photography tips and guided Northern Lights search
    • Access to hotel outdoor hot tubs
    Landmarks
    Snæfellsnes Peninsula
    Grundarfjörður
    Kirkjufell
    Vatnshellir Cave
    Snæfellsjökull Glacier
    Arnarstapi
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  4. Day 4

    Golden Circle - Geothermal Areas - South Iceland

    Meals
    Lunch (Hot spring tasting with geothermally cooked bread, Icelandic butter, boiled eggs and herring)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Þingvellir National Park (UNESCO World Heritage site)
    • See Geysir geothermal fields
    • Hot spring tasting with geothermally cooked bread, eggs and herring
    • Visit Gullfoss waterfall
    • Learn about Icelandic horses at stables
    • Visit geothermal greenhouse
    • Northern Lights search
    Landmarks
    Þingvellir National Park
    Geysir
    Gullfoss
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  5. Day 5

    South Coast Exploration

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Lava & Volcano Exhibition Center visit
    • Folk museum visit with turf-built houses
    • Skógafoss waterfall visit
    • Reynisfjara black beach stroll
    • Northern Lights search
    Landmarks
    Skógafoss
    Reynisfjara
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  6. Day 6

    Skaftafell National Park & Vatnajökull Glacier

    Included Activities

    • Explore Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon and floating icebergs
    • Walk on Diamond Beach with stranded icebergs
    • Visit turf church at Hof
    • Explore Skaftafell National Park
    • Northern Lights Academy program - film presentation and guided Northern Lights search

    Optional Activities

    • Ice Cave Tour in Vatnajökull National Park (October-April, weather permitting) - approximately 2.5 hours duration with 30-minute 4x4 transfer and 5-15 minute walk to cave entrance, exploring naturally formed ice structures and blue ice (ISK 25,000 per person, minimum age 10 years, warm waterproof clothing and sturdy hiking boots essential, note: participants miss visits to Skaftafell National Park and Hofs church)
    Landmarks
    Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon
    Diamond Beach
    Hof Church
    Skaftafell National Park
    Vatnajökull Glacier
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  7. Day 7

    South Coast Return and Blue Lagoon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Vik village photo stop
    • Reynisfjara black beach viewing
    • Seljalandsfoss waterfall visit
    • Blue Lagoon entrance and towel

    Optional Activities

    • Blue Lagoon additional services or packages
    Landmarks
    Eldhraun Lava Field
    Vik
    Seljalandsfoss
    Blue Lagoon
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  8. Day 8

    Departure from Reykjavik

    End point
    Keflavik International Airport / Keflavíkurflugvöllur (KEF), Keflavíkurflugvelli, Sandgerði, Southern Peninsula 235, Iceland (Flybus PLUS shuttle transfer from your accomodation in Reykjavík to Keflavik Airport)
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4.7
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    4.7
  • Transport
    4.7
  • Guide
    4.8
  • Accommodation
    4.2
  • Food
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  • W
    April 8th, 2026
    The tour driver and guide were both excellent! The guide (Roman) provided nearly non-stop information and...
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    Traveled in March 2026
    Reply from: GJ Travel
    We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour! We sincerely apologize for the lack of the promised Northern Lights program elements as they were indeed intended to be part of the itinerary, and we understand your disappointment that they were not delivered as expected. It is concerning to hear that the guide was not familiar with this aspect of the program as it does not reflect the level of preparation and service we strive to provide. We will review this carefully to ensure this does not happen again. Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and we hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a fully seamless experience in the future.
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  • J
    April 5th, 2026
    Trip was fantastic and our guide Andreas shared so many interesting facts about Iceland. So much to see Trip was...
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    Traveled in February 2026
    Reply from: GJ Travel
    Thank you for your amazing review! Great to hear that you enjoyed the tour with us! :D
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  • S
    April 4th, 2026
    Excellent tour guide and nicely organized tour with very nice overnight stays.
    Traveled in March 2026
    Reply from: GJ Travel
    Thank you for your wonderful review! We hope to see you in Iceland again someday!
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  • 8 Days Northern Lights Exploration reviewer 4
    February 9th, 2026
    The tour of Iceland was absolutely amazing. Hotels excellent, tour guide brilliant and we saw so much. My only...
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    Traveled in January 2026
    Reply from: GJ Travel
    Hi Deborah, Thank you for this amazing review! We as so delighted to hear that you were happy with our tour, we hope to see you in Iceland again someday. Best regards, GJ Travel team
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  • P
    December 7th, 2025
    The tour guide Martina was oputstanding. She is a living library. Shehas a deep knowledge of the historie and a super...
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    Traveled in November 2025
    Reply from: GJ Travel
    Thank you so much for this review. We are delighted to hear that you were happy with the tour! We hope to see you again some day. All the best from Iceland, Team GJ Travel
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  • K
    November 29th, 2025
    We thoroughly enjoyed our trip. Our driver/guide did so much to help make our trip enjoyable and easy. Nice hotels....
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    Traveled in November 2025
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    Thank you so much for this review. We are delighted to hear that you were happy with the tour! We hope to see you again some day. All the best from Iceland, Team GJ Travel
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  • E
    November 25th, 2025
    Fantastic! There were so many tours to choose from, so pleased I went with GJ Tours… the smaller group, itinerary,...
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    Traveled in November 2025
    Reply from: GJ Travel
    Thank you so much for this review. We are delighted to hear that you were happy with the tour! We hope to see you again some day. All the best from Iceland, Team GJ Travel
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  • J
    November 16th, 2025
    Well organized and excellent tour guide. There were some very interesting places to visit.
    Traveled in November 2025
    Reply from: GJ Travel
    Thank you so much for this review. We are delighted to hear that you were happy with the tour! We hope to see you again some day. All the best from Iceland, Team GJ Travel
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  • 8 Days Northern Lights Exploration reviewer 9
    November 4th, 2025
    Martina was an excellent tour guide. She really cares about the tourist, and the tour itself. We had a little delay...
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    Traveled in September 2025
    Reply from: GJ Travel
    Thank you so much for this review. We are delighted to hear that you were happy with the tour! We hope to see you again some day. All the best from Iceland, Team GJ Travel
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  • A
    October 27th, 2025
    We just completed our Northern Lights tour with Martina & Franz from GJ Travel on 24 October. We cannot emphasise...
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    Traveled in October 2025
    Reply from: GJ Travel
    Thank you so much for this review. We are delighted to hear that you were happy with the tour! We hope to see you again some day. All the best from Iceland, Team GJ Travel
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    Lauren

    Asked on March 3rd, 2026

    Are hair dryers provided in each hotel? What about the use of a curling iron— Is special plug in necessary for me to bring or is it furnished by the tour group??

    Accommodation
    • GJ TravelOperatorWritten March 2026

      Yes they are, at most of the hotels there is a hair dryer in the room. If not they are available at the reception :D
      Iceland uses EU plugs - we do not provide plug in adapters.

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      Lauren

      TravelerWritten March 2026

      What time is the trip over on April 3rd?

    • GJ TravelOperatorWritten March 2026

      I assume you're refering to the tour that starts on March 27th. April 3rd is departure day so there is nothing scheduled on that day.

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    Cathy

    Asked on February 27th, 2026

    Can I request a group of 16

    Group size
    • GJ TravelOperatorWritten March 2026

      If you have 14 more people with you, unfortunately the hotels do not have the availability to accommodate them, we are contacting the hotels right now to book your room and we are optimistic that they will have an available room for you and then we will confirm your booking.

      If you are referring to the tour with a 16 passenger maximum, this departure that you booked on March 27th is for a maximum of 40 passengers, though at the moment there are only 22 people booked.
      The closest available departure for the 16 max tour is on March 17th.

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    Leah

    Asked on February 23rd, 2026

    I'm trying to book an alternate date for your tour and the website shows a 20% discount which was available on my first booking but is no longer showing for my new desired dates. I'd like to book at the price advertised with the discount.

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    • GJ TravelOperatorWritten February 2026

      There is a 20% discount off the departure on February 27th :D
      The departure on March 27th is full price.

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    Joy

    Asked on February 18th, 2026

    What would be the extra cost for a solo traveler?

    Single supplement
    • GJ TravelOperatorWritten February 2026

      There is a single supplement for solo travelers as sharing a room costs less per person. If you try booking for 1 passengers you will see the price pop up :D For this departure on March 27th the price is 3.030 EUR for a solo traveler. We have a departure on February 27th that is 20% off!

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    Liam

    Asked on January 25th, 2026

    I'm interested in a tour to Iceland. I'm looking for northern lights, waterfalls, geysers, beaches, walks, volcanic landscapes. I would be traveling solo and would like to join a small group. I would prefer a private room with private bathroom. I would like to depart from Madrid in early February for approximately one week. The departure dates and duration are flexible.

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    • GJ TravelOperatorWritten January 2026

      This tour is perfect to experience Northern Lights, waterfalls, geyser, beaches and volcanic landscape. As there is a very short time until the 6th of February departure, we have released our allotment and will have to contact the hotels to confirm another room. Initial check shows that the hotels seem to have availability, but we can only book the rooms once you confirm your booking for the tour. If you are flexible on departure dates, then we have another departure for this tour on February 27th which still has confirmed availability.

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    Jackie

    Asked on January 15th, 2026

    There seems to be a discrepancy for the Meals in the Daily itinerary and the What's Included section. The Daily shows Dinners and the What's Included shows Breakfast and 1 lunch. Please clarify. I would also like to know the difference in this tour and the Small Group tour. Is it only the amount of people? Are more destinations included in the Small Group? Are the hotels the same?

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    • GJ TravelOperatorWritten January 2026

      This tour includes breakfast every day and 1x lunch.

      The difference is the size of the group, large group has a maximum of 40 passengers and small group has a maximum of 16 passengers.
      The tour it self is exactly the same, the hotels and everything!

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    Shirley

    Asked on December 19th, 2025

    Would like to ask whether, on each day when there is a Northern Light search opportunity, a guide is accompanying the group in the area, or if this is an activity that clients are expected to search for on their own, or whether the tour takes place in an area that is already suitable for viewing the Northern Lights?

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    • GJ TravelOperatorWritten December 2025

      Every night during the tour when you are with your guide, he will be outside with you to guide you in the direction to look, how to take the best photos etc. The accommodations in this tour are remote from any light pollution so if they are visible in general they are visible there so you just simply walk outside and try to catch a glimpse. But the guide will be there as well.

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    Virginia

    Asked on November 18th, 2025

    Would you recommend any additional sightseeing for my clients to add to their stay in Iceland in addition to your tour? If they want to eat at some specific resturants is that possible to arrange on the tour? For example, the Froheimar Greenhouse and in Arnarstapi the Beer Spa?

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    • GJ TravelOperatorWritten November 2025

      On our tour they will cover the South and West of the country. There are not many day tours that can cover an area that is not already covered in our tour, so I would rather recommend and activity, like a Glacier Hike or ATV tours. There is an optional Ice cave tour during our tour that can be booked with our guide.

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    Nicola

    Asked on September 27th, 2025

    Do you need a minimum number of people booked on each tour before it's considered a guaranteed departure? Are there luggage dimensions & weight specification limits for luggage on the bus? Can we book a room at the hotel in Reykjavik (Hotel Klettur) prior to when the tour starts if we want to get there 1-2 days earlier? Can we get the Flybus transfer vouchers if we arrive earlier and stay later than the actual tour dates? We really want to see the Northern Lights. What is the percentage of Northern Light sightings in March?

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    • GJ TravelOperatorWritten September 2025

      If a passenger is booked on a tour departure the tour will run. We have the same luggage as you have on a plane, one big suitcase and one small one. You can also have a backpack with you on the coach. Yes you can book the room through us and we honour the prices on our price list. The Flybus vouchers are an open ticket, so you are able to use them on the arrival day and departure day. The Northern Lights season is from September to mid-April. The longer you stay in Iceland during those months the more likely you are to see the Northern Lights. 2-night stay: About 20-25% chance. 4-night stay: About 60% chance. 5+ night stay: Over 85% chance. On the months where daylight is shorter, we do adapt the tour but you still see everything that is listed.

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    Georgia

    Asked on September 22nd, 2025

    I can walk quite a bit, however being born in tropical country I am not great with icy roads. If this is the tour for us we'll come back to you.

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    • GJ TravelOperatorWritten September 2025

      This tour is very easy and a good fit for those who don't want to walk a lot. There is snow in Iceland in the winter months, but the places visited during this tour are all taken care of by the state. We still advise you to bring good shoes with you.

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