Reykjavík, Reykjavik, Golden Circle, Akranes, Reykholt, Stykkishólmur, Breiðafjördur Bay, Grudarfjörður, Lava Exhibition Center, Seljalandsfoss, Vík, Skógar Museum, Sólheimajökull Glacier, Vatnajökull National Park, Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon
An island of dramatic contrasts, uncover Iceland's natural beauty through a land forged by ice and fire. Travel the "Golden Circle" – an epicenter of natural scenic wonders. Stay overnight in a local fishing community and enjoy a picturesque cruise of the bay. Join an explorative coastline walk and visit a maritime museum that illustrates the work of Icelandic fishermen through the centuries. Soak in the mineral-rich waters of the Blue Lagoon. Discover otherworldly wonders and captivating cultures on a fascinating Icelandic journey.
On some dates additional accommodations may be used.
Services of a tour manager
All on-tour transportation and related fees
Hotel-to-hotel baggage handling
Round trip home to airport sedan service provided when you purchase airfare through Member Choice Vacations. One transfer per person, per reservation. (Restrictions apply)
8 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 5 dinners
Itinerary
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Set out on a journey full of dramatic contrasts. Come to know Iceland; a place where steaming lava fields reflect a volcanic nature and massive glaciers sculpt mountains and valleys, leaving behind thundering waterfalls and plunging fjords.
Savor Icelandic cuisine at a popular local restaurant. Gain a local's perspective of Reykjavík on a walking tour.
Centerhotel Plaza, Reykjavik or Centerhotel Grandi, Reykjavik
Lunch
Included
Begin in the capital city of Reykjavík. Get to know your fellow travelers during an Icelandic lunch at a popular local restaurant before checking into your hotel in the later afternoon. Then, join a local expert for a walking tour of The Old City featuring the city hall, the harbor, the Parliament building and the nearby cathedral, dating form 1796. Today lunch will be included.
Travel to the Golden Circle, one of many of Iceland's natural wonders.
Centerhotel Plaza, Reykjavik or Centerhotel Grandi, Reykjavik
Breakfast,
Lunch
Included
Travel the Golden Circle and experience renowned natural wonders, including the double-cascade Gullfoss waterfall, the explosive Geysir thermal area, and the famous Thingvellir National Park, where you'll stand upon the crest of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Along the way, stop at a family-run dairy farm to enjoy various cheeses and their famous ice cream during a light lunch. Your day ends with a visit to Friðheimar's stud farm and greenhouse cultivation center. Discover how pesticide-free produce is grown with the aid of geothermal energy and then learn about the tradition of breeding Icelandic show horses before returning to Reykjavík. Today breakfast and lunch will be included.
Try cured "hákarl," an Icelandic delicacy.
Fosshotel, Reykholt
Breakfast,
Dinner
Included
Explore the western side of Iceland's coastline and visit Akranes, an old fishing town at the base of Akrafjall Mountain. Capture a photo of one of the most picturesque lighthouses in the world. You'll have an opportunity to climb up the stairs and enjoy the stunning views this lighthouse has to offer and hear some of the mysterious stories about this place, or perhaps you will want to take a walk along the historical harbor. Continue to Delidartunguhver, the highest-flowing hot spring in Europe. Enjoy a walk on a number of wooden walkways and observation points to explore the hot spring safely. Listen to local stories and legends while visiting Barnafoss, which translates to "the Children's Falls," before you wrap your day in Reykholt, located in the valley of the River Reykkladalsa. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Savor Viking sushi aboard a Breiðafjördur cruise.
Fosshotel, Reykholt
Breakfast
Included
Begin your day with stunning views on your way to Stykkishólmur, located in the northern part of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. Search for marine birds before joining a nature cruise of Breiðafjördur Bay. As you drift across the water, sample fresh scallops and sea urchin roe straight from the ocean. You might spot puffins,* cormorants, and the white-tailed eagle soaring as you look out at the shoreline. After, enjoy lunch on your own in this picturesque fishing town dotted with traditional wooden houses Before continuing your journey on to Grudarfjörður. Take in views of Mount Kirkjufell with its iconic shape and freestanding form; this is one of the most photographed landscapes in Iceland. Witness Kirkjufellsfoss, a beautiful series of waterfalls, before returning to Reykholt for an evening at leisure. Today breakfast will be included.
*Puffins can usually be viewed mid-May through mid-August.
Dyrholaey Hotel, Vik
Breakfast,
Dinner
Included
Learn about geothermal renewable energy on a visit to Hellisheiðavirkjun, the largest power station in Iceland and the second largest geothermal power station in the world. Visit the Lava Exhibition Center and delve into Iceland's past and present volcanic eruptions. Afterward, witness Seljalandsfoss, a rushing waterfall where you may walk behind the water for unique views from the inside out. Arrive in Vík, Iceland's southernmost village, and one of the most remarkable spots in Iceland. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Explore Icelandic life at the Skógar Museum.
Dyrholaey Hotel, Vik
Breakfast,
Dinner
Included
Drive along the scenic south shore to the Skógar Museum. Discover its turf-built houses and its collection of farm and domestic artifacts. Nearby, find the impressive Skógafoss waterfall, one of the tallest in Iceland. Behold Reynisfjara, a black volcanic sand beach scattered with caves and surrounded by basalt columns and cliffs. The beach is rich with bird life, such as the fulmar, black guillemot, razorbill, and gannet. You might also spot some nesting puffins* along the unique natural rock formations at Dyrhólaey, a volcanic peninsula towering over the ocean. Cap off your day with a visit to Sólheimajökull Glacier, part of Iceland's fourth largest ice cap. Take in its dramatic, blue-white ice, rugged crevasses, and stunning views. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
*Puffins can usually be viewed mid-May through mid-August.
Glide past icebergs on a cruise of the ice-strewn Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon.
Dyrholaey Hotel, Vik
Breakfast,
Dinner
Included
Journey to Vatnajökull, Iceland's largest National Park and home to the country's highest mountains. Marvel at the vistas and snowy mountain peaks while you set sail** along the huge icebergs of the Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon. Keep your eyes peeled for possible seal sightings and get to taste the 1,000-year-old ice that surrounds you. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
**During the months of April and October, the Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon cruise may not operate due to seasonality. This is reflected in the land price for these time periods.
Centerhotel Plaza, Reykjavik or Centerhotel Grandi, Reykjavik
Breakfast,
Dinner
Included
Today, make your way back to Reykjavik, taking in the incredible backdrops that make this journey picturesque. In the afternoon, it's your choice! You may choose to visit the Blue Lagoon and soak in the warm, mineral-rich waters, located in the heart of a dramatic lava field, -OR- visit the Perlan Center to explore the wonders of Iceland through interactive exhibits such as the Ice Cave, the Planetarium, the virtual aquarium and more. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner at a local restaurant and reflect on your adventures in the Land of Fire and Ice. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Breakfast
Included
Depart for home with memories of your Icelandic adventure. Today breakfast will be included.
Itinerary featured is for May 2024 - May 2025 tour departures. Departures prior will vary. On some dates alternate hotels may be used.
Pricing is per person,
double occupancy,
land only, based on April 6, 2024 travel date.
Single supplement from $900.
Call AAA for current airfare rates and availability. Airfare to the destination is not included, on-tour flights, when applicable are included..
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