Icelandic Explorer
Starting from $4,195
- 10 Days In 2024
See the beauty of Iceland - and so much more...
Explore Iceland's incomparable waterfalls, geysers, glaciers and landscapes, but take in so much more as you focus on its fascinating culture and heritage. Discover life in early Viking settlements, the land of the sagas, the distinctive Icelandic horses, and the modern people of Iceland.Trip details
Tour start Reykjavik
Tour end Reykjavik
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Featured Attractions
Horse Show
All Icelandic horses are descended from ones brought over by the Vikings a thousand years ago. See a show featuring these extraordinary creatures and discover their distinctive charms.
Glaumbaer Farm and Museum
Discover the life of the early settlers in a visit to the open-air Glaumbaer Farm and Museum.
Diamond Circle
The Golden Circle in Iceland's south is its classic route for visitors. Travel further with us as you take in the extraordinary beauty of the Diamond Circle on the northeast of the island.
Modrudalur
In the heart of the Icelandic wilderness, Modurdalur is the highest inhabited farm in Iceland at 469 meters above sea level.
Strokkur Geyser
Take our ten-day version of the tour to check out the classic visitor experiences on the gorgeous Golden Circle - like Strokkur Geyser, which shoots hot water high in the air every few minutes.
Husavik
Spend some free time exploring Husavik, Iceland’s whale-watching capital. You might recognize this charming town from "Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga", a comedy starring Will Ferrell.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1Reykjavík | Welcome Drink
Day 2Bjarteyjarsandur | War and Peace Museum | Borgarnes
Day 3Glaumbær Farm & Museum | Akureyri | Goðafoss
Day 4Mývatn | Húsavík
Day 5Dettifoss | Móðrudalur | Vök Baths | Eastfjords
Day 6Petra’s Stone Museum | Djúpivogur | Vestrahorn Viking Village | Höfn
Day 7Glacier Lagoon | Diamond Beach | Turf Church | Skaftafell
Day 8Black Sand Beach | South Coast Drive | Eldhestar Horse Farm
Day 9Golden Circle | Blue Lagoon
Day 10Tour Ends in Reykjavík
Where you’ll stay
A Hidden Gem
We are so excited to welcome guests on this new tour for 2023! Of course we’ll show you all of Iceland’s magical beauty, but you’ll also learn more about the history of Iceland, from settlement times until more recently, the Sagas, and the extraordinary lives the Icelanders lead today.
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