Tour Description

Small groups translate to great experiences on this Small Group Discover tour of Iceland! Arrive in Reykjavik and travel through scenic panoramas to discover the stunning geothermal features of Thingvellir National Park. Stand before the mighty Gullfoss waterfall and ferry to the Westman Islands for an overnight stay to meet the largest colony of puffins in the world. Explore the volcanic landscape of Vestmannaeyjar’s archipelago. Enjoy a Viking sushi tour while sailing around Breiðafjörður’s fairytale-like scenery aboard a shellfish boat collecting fresh delicacies of scallops, sea urchins, and crabs—perfect for a small group adventure. Explore the Snæfellsnes Peninsula through lava fields along the ocean to the village of Arnarstapi. Weather permitting, marvel at Black Lava Pearl Beach at Djúpalónssandur. Discover the bold art of Hellissandur, “the street art capital of Iceland” and celebrate your Iceland holiday with a lava show upon returning to Reykjavik! A stunning tour of Iceland that’s perfect for small group adventurers!

Traveller Notes
- We’ve packed everything you need for the perfect tour—from hand-selected hotels and dining to the friendly expertise of Globus Tour Directors and Local Guides (with headsets to hear every word), to seamless transportation between destinations and VIP access to the world’s most iconic sites! Touring by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi. Board ferries to get to the island of Vestmannaeyjar. Enhance your free time with your GlobusGO mobile app!
- Designed from the ground up for a maximum of 18 guests in Europe, this Small Group Discovery tour has everything you need to explore with up-close-and-exclusive experiences that go beyond traditional tours.

Priced From:

$ 10999pp ^*

Start Location: Reykjavik, Iceland

End Location: Reykjavik, Iceland

Major Destinations: Hot spring of Deildartunguhver ,Grundarfjörður,Hraunfossar,Stykkishólmur,Vestmannaeyjar

Breakfast Meals Included: 7

Lunch Meals Included: 0

Dinner Meals Included: 4

Tour Advisors

Tiffany McCrea-Lennon

Managing Director

Michelle Baldwin

Travel Specialist

Gaylyn Murdoch

Administration Manager

Russell Mein

Travel Specialist

Holly Skene

Travel Co-ordinator

Kim Thomas

Broker

Itinerary

Your Small-Group Discovery Begins! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)

Warm Bread! Travel via scenic route to reach Thingvellir National Park. Stop at a geothermal bakery and see how geothermal bread is made. Next, drive to the mighty waterfall of Gullfoss - the Golden falls - perhaps the most beautiful in the country. Later, head out to the ring road and get to Landeyjarhofn and take a ferry over to the Westman Islands for your overnight stay. (B,D) TOUR HIGHLIGHT CHASING WATERFALLS Visit the mighty waterfall of Gullfoss - the Golden falls - perhaps the most beautiful in the country. Here the glacial river of Hvita (white river) tumbles 32 meters (105 ft.) in a double cascade. Explore the active geothermal area of Haukadalur which contains the geysers Geysir and Strokkur, and many other hot springs. Most active today is Strokkur, with hot water and steam erupting to an elevation of 25 metres (82 ft) every 5-7 minutes. TOUR HIGHLIGHT SMALL GROUP EXCLUSIVE Enjoy an overnight stay that's just right for small groups with an overnight getaway on the Westman Islands (or Heimaey to the Icelanders). Speaking of groups, you're sure to be outnumbered by the largest puffin colony in the world, who call the islands home.

Amazing Archipelago This morning, meet your Local Guide for a tour of Vestmannaeyjar. In the early afternoon, take advantage of your small group size to enjoy a Rib Safari. Check out the small islands that are closest to our largest island Heimaey. Then head off further to the other islands that are included in the archipelago. (B) TOUR HIGHLIGHT EARTH SCIENCE Learn about the volcanic eruption in 1973, considered the largest natural disaster in Iceland's recent history. The eruption began on January 23rd on the island of Heimaey, the only populated island of the Vestmannaeyjar archipelago. After the evacuation of the inhabitants and during the five months while the eruption lasted, there was much uncertainty as to whether the island could ever be repopulated. Explore bird cliffs during our tour to the Westman Islands, walk up to the volcano crater, and visit the "Pompei of the North" (Eldheimar Museum), a volcanic excavation project.

Horses and Hot Springs Take the ferry back to the mainland and pass the greenhouse town of Hverageroi. Stop in Sturlureykir and [LF] see the majestic Icelandic horse. Head over to Hraunfossar (Lava falls) and see the clear streams of water run through the lava fields into the river below, and Barnafoss (Children falls). Continue on to the hot spring of Deildartunguhver. (B,D) TOUR HIGHLIGHT WILD HORSES The Icelandic horse is local to this volcanic land and is one of the purest horse breeds in the world. Having arrived here on the very first ships of the settlers, these majestic creatures have remained loyal friends ever since.

Coastal Treasures Join your guide for a tour of Stykkisholmur before going on a Viking Sushi boat tour. Afterwards, visit the fishing village of Grundarfjorour, a place with an impressive coastline and mountains, lakes, and waterfalls. (B) SMALL GROUP EXCLUSIVE FISH STORIES Embark on the perfect small group adventure on a Viking sushi tour while sailing around Breioafjorour's innumerable islands. Get a glimpse of the fjord's fairytale-like scenery, featuring dramatic rock faces along with the strongest ocean currents anywhere on Iceland's coasts. A highlight of your tour is the towing of the dredge along the ocean floor as a variety of shellfish are scooped up from the bottom of the ocean with a haul of scallops, sea urchins, crabs, and starfish, some of which can be eaten fresh (scallops and sea urchins, for example).

Iceland at a Glance Explore the Snaefellsnes Peninsula through lava fields, and along the ocean and stop in the village of Arnarstapi. If conditions allow, stop at Djupalonssandur, the Black Lava Pearl Beach. Finish your tour with a stop in Hellissandur, "the street art capital of Iceland" as the town is adorned with beautiful murals painted on some buildings (B) TOUR HIGHLIGHT ICELAND IN MINIATURE Snaefellsnes is a large peninsula extending from West Iceland, often nicknamed "Iceland in Miniature" due to the wealth and diversity of natural features found there. A common knowledge amongst Icelanders is that the area is the only part of Iceland where you can see all of the unique natural elements in one place, from untouched lava fields, tall volcanoes, mystical glacier and black beaches to white beaches, a national park, and hazardous cliffs along the coastline.

Lava Love Head back to Reykjavik. Join your guide for a tour of the capital of Iceland followed by a Lava Show. Tonight, bid farewell to your travelling companions with a farewell dinner at a local restaurant (B,D) TOUR HIGHLIGHT NATURAL WONDERS Volcanic eruptions are unpredictable and dangerous events, where access is more often than not prohibited to the public due to poisonous fumes and other volcanic dangers. With this mesmerizing show you will be able to experience real flowing lava in a safe environment. 

Safe travels until we meet again!  Your tour ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

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2025-09-13

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2025-09-20

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