Best of Iceland
From AUD $3149 Was AUD $4199
Small Group
Average
Rating
(20 reviews)
Best of Iceland
7 days
Small Group
Budget
Average
English
Experience Overview
If you're looking for a fast but full visit around Iceland, this seven-day trip fits the bill perfectly.
If you're looking for a fast but full visit around Iceland, this seven-day trip fits the bill perfectly. It has tons of hidden gems that you won’t find anywhere else in the world, combined with free time to experience plenty of the highlights, like erupting geysers, visiting glacier lagoons, and exploring breathtaking waterfalls and black-sand beaches. Be sure to pack your sense of adventure and get ready to feel Iceland under your feet.
Highlights
- Sleep in a local guesthouse in the eastern fjords region
- Marvel at the largest ice cap in Europe
- Gape at the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon with seals floating on icebergs
- Photograph black-sand beaches and gushing waterfalls around this island nation
Trip Details
7 days
Private minivan/bus, walking.
Small Group
English
Reykjavik, Iceland
Reykjavik, Iceland
Budget
Classic
Average
Itinerary
Day 1: Reykjavik
There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting.
Day 2: Reykjavik/Akureyri
Eyjafjörður is a scenic spot to enjoy the local wildlife and small villages in the area. Opt to go on a whale-watching excursion.
Day 3: Akureyri to Bakagerdi (Borgarfjörður)
Head to Mývatn lake, stopping en route at Goðafoss waterfall. In Mývatn, explore lava formations of Dimmuborgir and the geothermal area of Námaskarð.
Visit Dettifoss waterfall, one of the most powerful waterfalls in Europe.
Reach Bakagerdi (Borgarfjörður) in the East Fjords region for a night in a local guesthouse.
Day 4: Bakkagerdi/Hofn
Day 5: Hofn/Vik
Marvel at the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, with a chance to see seals sunbathing on the bright blue ice. The massive icebergs floating towards shore tower over visitors. Opt to check out the lagoon by boat. Stop by Diamond Beach, which gets its name from chunks of the Breiðamerkurjökull glacier that float to shore. As these blocks of glacier ice melt, they develop a crystal clear sheen, set against the black sand of the beach.
Continue on to Skaftafell National Park with time to explore before continuing on in the evening to the small town of Vík.
Day 6: Vik/Reykjavik
Day 7: Reykjavik
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We willdo our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an Average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling. (Note: I assume each tour has a different description depending on level of fitness required).
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
- Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
- Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
From
AUD $4199
Duration: 7 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Average
If you're looking for a fast but full visit around Iceland, this seven-day trip fits the bill perfectly.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 05 Oct 2025
Customer Reviews
10/14/2023
Due to the bad weather, the trip could not be executed as planned, but was reorganised very professionally and still was fun (special thanks to the guide Ronan).
10/13/2023
I loved my own experience
Tour Operator
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990
10/14/2023
Due to the bad weather, the trip could not be executed as planned, but was reorganised very professionally and still was fun (special thanks to the guide Ronan).
10/13/2023
I loved my own experience
10/11/2026
I personally love G',s tours, but it's not for everyone. The most difficult part is your roommate matching. I've gotten more scared that a bad roommate can ruin my trip. The last 2 tours I've been on there were smokers. I'm very allergic, if I was matched to room with them, I'd have to leave the trip. I was barely ok being in the bus with them. Also I'm getting match more with roommates who snore, very badly, even my noise cancelling ear buds didn't help! I'd hope people would be more considered. G used to have adventurous traveler, but it's getting more tourists who complain about accommodations and want to be babysit by guide. There is less tour options and availabilities, making it harder to book trips.
10/11/2023
The tour was very organized and our tour guide, Hilmar was amazing!
10/11/2023
No surprises. A superb guide.
10/09/2023
Lots of interesting experiences e.g. Glacier hike, Lagoon boat trip in addition to general sightseeing. We saw so much of Iceland.
10/09/2023
Tour guide was great, but not being able to have the time to tour the towns that we past through or even stayed at was very disappointing. To travel all that way and just see mountains, lava rock, waterfalls and the like. Would I recemended a tour to Iceland not to anyone.
10/09/2023
it's a fun and safe way to travel, with all of the planning done for you
10/14/2023
Excellent tour
10/14/2023
This was my third trip with G and it was always an adventure
10/14/2023
Lots of adventures and activities. Moderate size group of about 15 people. Good choice of hotels. Dynamic and active tour guide
10/14/2023
The itinerary as advertised is what made me sign up for this tour. Unfortunately, due to the weather, we weren't able to do a major part of it. I hope my card will soon be refunded for the activities thar we',re missed. Our tour guide, Ronan, was great.
10/09/2023
I have been on a few G Adventures trips and this one just didn't align with the usual style for the company. The tour guide was very knowledgeable but I felt she didn't create the same atmosphere for the group as what I'm used to. It would also would have been useful to get more information on day to day activities, as it was really difficult to dress for the weather and the activities without having to ask quite a few questions. The quality of the hotel in Reykjavik was also well below expectations - the room was very tight, needing serious renovation and with bathrooms that smelt terrible and with visible mould. Given we were in this hotel at the beginning and end of the trip, and for the cost, I'd suggest finding something a little more palatable.
10/09/2023
Enjoyable experience, but a lot of time travelling in the bus.
10/09/2023
A reasonably easy, reasonably painless to cover a lot of ground in a short amount of time, interesting experience to have company when traveling, no need to think of logistics.
10/09/2023
We had a wonderful time on our tour. The tour guide Maria was wonderful and so much fun. It was exactly as planned.
10/07/2023
In 5 days of travelling, we were able to see different regions of Iceland. The different landscapes and natural beauty unique to Iceland. It was an adventure, moderately difficult for a non hiker but doable.
10/07/2023
Great possibility for solo-travels
10/07/2023
I have emailed your customer service department to discuss in detail.
10/07/2023
In 5 days of travelling, we were able to see different regions of Iceland. The different landscapes and natural beauty unique to Iceland. It was an adventure, moderately difficult for a non hiker but doable.
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