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Best of Iceland

7 days
4.9
(133)
Start and end in Reykjavik
Best of Iceland - G Adventures
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Tour Operator:
G Adventures
Max group size:
18
Age range:
12 to 90
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
71701
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Highlights

  • Explore Iceland’s capital Reykjavik at your own leisure
  • Try lobster in Hofn, a fishing town surrounded by ocean
  • Spot seals as you float through the serene glacier lagoon
  • Tread black sand beaches and explore the Golden Circle
  • Marvel at the crashing Goðafoss and Dettifoss Waterfalls

Itinerary

Start and end in Reykjavik! With the In-depth Cultural tour Best of Iceland, you have a 7 days tour package taking you through Reykjavik, Iceland and 7 other destinations in Iceland. Best of Iceland includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Reykjavik
  2. Day 2 Reykjavik/Akureyri (1B)
  3. Day 3 Akureyri to Bakagerdi (Borgarfjörður) (1B)
  4. Day 4 Bakkagerdi/Hofn (1B)
  5. Day 5 Hofn/Vik (1B)
  6. Day 6 Vik/Reykjavik (1B)
  7. Day 7 Reykjavik (1B)
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

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Operated by G Adventures

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G Adventures gives you the opportunity to explore interesting and unusual places at a great price. The G Adventures reviews show high ratings from satisfied customers for all aspects of the trip, so you can be assured that you will be in good hands. If you have any questions at any time during your trip, 24 hour support is offered, so there will always be someone to answer your queries. There are various styles of trip on offer to cater for different tastes, along with a wide range of destinations and departure dates. If you look at the G Adventures reviews you will see that you can travel far and wide, with enthusiastic and helpful guides to assist you during your trip.

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Customer Reviews

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    Excellent
    4.9
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.4
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.1
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.2
  • Food
    Good
    3.9
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  • BS
    · May 31st, 2023
    It was OK The tour director was great Working with tour radar, g adventures not so much Very confusing to work with different agencies for one trip I pay for a service I should not have to arrange all optional, chase refunds, not get a refund,... Show more
    G Adventures commented on this review
    Hi Beverly, Thank you for your constructive feedback. I can appreciate the confusion but if you were interested in travelling with us again, G Adventures lists all of the included activities and meals under the tour details on our website. I've also... Show more
    Trip date: May 2023
  • WJ
    · May 8th, 2023
    I can't say enough good things about our Best of Iceland Tour. Gisli Anton Bjarnason was the best tour guide we've ever experienced! We thoroughly enjoyed our week!
    G Adventures commented on this review
    Hi William - I'm so glad to learn that you enjoyed your time with us in Iceland!
    Trip date: March 2023
  • Best of Iceland reviewer 3
    · April 17th, 2023
    Linas, our guide, was outstanding! He would make any trip fun and exciting. Iceland was amazing. Tour Radar was super supportive.
    G Adventures commented on this review
    Hi Linas, We can't wait to have you back with us :)
    Trip date: March 2023
  • A
    · December 10th, 2022
    We had an amazing 6-day tour of Iceland with Nick Reeves. He was amazing. Nick adjusted to weather conditions and gave us an incredible journey on the Ring Road. He was very knowledgeable and had a wonderful sense of humor. I highly recommend Nick and... Show more
    G Adventures commented on this review
    Hi there! Thanks for the positive feedback. So glad to hear that you enjoyed your time with us in Iceland.
    Trip date: September 2022
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  • A
    · December 6th, 2022
    A full-on week taking in all the essentials of Iceland. Very good experience
    Trip date: April 2022
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  • A
    · December 6th, 2022
    Had a good Iceland Experience for the short time, with a lovely guide and met some cool guys from all over the world.
    Trip date: May 2022
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  • A
    · November 9th, 2022
    Biggi, our CEO, was one of the most memorable parts of our trip. The people on our trip was another "best". We enjoyed every single person. Not sure if that speaks to the open minded, easy going and fun people that are typical GAdventures audience or... Show more
    G Adventures commented on this review
    Hi there - Thank you! Glad to hear it!
    Trip date: August 2022
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  • A
    · November 9th, 2022
    I would highly recommend this trip to anyone who wants to see and experience Iceland. I was very impressed with the amount of things we did in only seven days. Excellent itinerary, knowledgeable and personable guide and over all great experience!
    G Adventures commented on this review
    Hi There - Thanks for the positive feedback. So great to hear!
    Trip date: March 2022
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  • A
    · October 29th, 2022
    very good trip for iceland
    G Adventures commented on this review
    Thanks for your feedback! I appreciate it very much.
    Trip date: September 2022
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  • A
    · October 28th, 2022
    It was a fantastic tour!! Was able to visit majority of the island in 5/6 days. Our tour leader, Hilmar, was amazing. I really enjoyed the small group, 6 of us, on the tour. This was my first tour with G adventure, it won?t be my last!!
    G Adventures commented on this review
    Our world deserves more you!
    Trip date: April 2022
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Best of Iceland
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Frequently Asked Questions

    • What is the age range?

      The group is a fun mix of people all ages ranging from 18 to 65. the minimum age for this tour is 12, however those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

    • Where and when does the tour start?

      Day 1 of the tour is an arrivals day, so you can arrive in Reykjavik at any time. This gives you the opportunity to explore your surroundings and get settled into your hotel. In the evening there will be a welcome meeting, where you will get to know the group you will be travelling with and review the tour details with your guide. Please be aware that the meeting point is subject to change until your final documents are released

    • Is insurance required for this trip?

      Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of G Adventures trips. When selecting a travel insurance policy we require that at a minimum you are covered for medical expenses including emergency evacuation and repatriation. A minimum coverage of USD200,000 is required.

    • Is there a hotel list available?

      All accommodations are subject to change until 4-6 weeks before the departure date, and your specific accommodation details will be listed in your final tour documents. Below is a list of accommodations that the operator will typically use on this tour:

      KEA Skuggi Hotel
      Country Hotel Sveinbjarnargerdi
      Alfheimar Guesthouse
      Hoffell Glacier World Guesthouse
      Hotel Dyrholaey

      Hopefully, this list will give you a better idea of what kind of accommodation you can expect while on tour.

    • Can you confirm what type of transport is used and the likely number of participants on this tour?

      We can tell you that there will be a maximum of 16 people on this trip and that you will be in a private minivan for this trip.

    • How many people are in the group?

      The average group size for this tour is around 12 people with a maximum of 16.

    • What is the difficulty level of ths tour?

      The difficulty level is rated as 'average': Some tours with this rating may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.

    • Are the flights included?

      Flights before and after the tour are not included in the tour price and you need to arrange these separately by yourself once your tour is guaranteed. As we specialise in organising the best tours around the world for you, we are unable to advise on flight prices or book flights on your behalf. If you have not already booked your flights we recommend checking out the following link which is powered by Skyscanner - https://flights.tourradar.com

    • Is whale watching included in the tour?

      Whale watching is not included in the tour but it is offered as an optional activity, at an extra cost. Please note, whale watching is weather dependent.

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    Good to Know

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      Iceland Krona
      Iceland
    • Plugs & Adapters

      As a traveller from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

      Type C
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    • Visa
      • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
      • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
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      • For any tour departing before June 27th, 2024 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 27th, 2024, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with G Adventures. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 45 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
      • Some departure dates and prices may vary and G Adventures will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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