For those looking to explore Iceland and its Highland road, look no further than our 7-Night Small Group Iceland and the Highland Road tour. With overnight stays in Reykjavik, Akureyri, Vik, and Selfoss - each featuring a boutique accommodation - this Iceland vacation is the perfect way to introduce yourself to the landscape of a Nordic country.
Your tour begins in the northernmost capital of the world - Reykjavik. Here, you will meet your guide and be treated to a tour of the city before heading into the Icelandic countryside to visit the Skagafjördur Heritage Museum. After your museum visit, you will continue on to the northern village of Akureyri, where you will spend two nights.
Your time in the North features visits to the magnificent Godafoss Waterfall, the dramatic lava fields of Dimmurborgir, and the blue waters of Viti Crater. You will also be treated to a relaxing soak in the Mývatn Nature Baths that overlook Lake Mývatn. Leave the North behind and enjoy a scenic drive through the highland plateau of Iceland down to the southern coast - from the comfort of a specialized Highlander vehicle.
Your time in the south is filled with adventure including a visit to the Black Sand Beach and an Amphibian Boat tour of the Jökulsárlón glacial lake. Your tour wraps up with a night in Selfoss - giving you easy access to your Golden Circle tour - and one last night in Reykjavik, complete with a soak in the world-famous Blue Lagoon and a farewell dinner at the incomparable Viking Village.
With breathtaking scenery and a full circle tour of the island, this Iceland vacation is sure to leave you feeling excited to book your next Authentic vacation.
Accommodation
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Transportation
- Experienced Driver and Tour leader
- Premium Mini-Coach Transportation
- Tour Escort Services from Day 1 (in the Evening at The Hotel) to Day 8 Inclusive (to Help with Departures from Hotel)
- Highlander Minibus Services on Day 4 for The Drive from Akureyri to Vik
Points of Interest
- Reykjavik
- Hallgrimskirkja Church
- Harpa Concert Hall
- The Skagafjörður Heritage Museum
- Myvatn Nature Baths
- Dimmuborgir Lava Fields
- Godafoss Waterfall
- Viti Crater
- Hveravellir Hot Spring Oasis
- Vatnajökull Glacier - The Largest Ice Cap in Europe
- Jökulsárlón Black Sand Beach
- Geysir Geothermal Area
- Strokkur
- Gulfoss Waterfall
- UNESCO Þingvellir National Park
- The Blue Lagoon
- Reykjanesfólkvangur Nature Reserve
- Viking Village
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