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Rugged Iceland Summer Adventure

PRIVATE/GROUP TOUR - 6 DAY SAMPLE ITINERARY

FROM £$ 6410

Private/Group Tour Highlights

  • Hop on a quad bike and speed across the beautiful countryside up to a mountain top for a panoramic view of Reykjavik.
  • Join an unforgettable adventure out at sea to see the world of whales and sea birds.
  • Walk along the famous Reynisfjara beach, widely considered to be the most beautiful examples of Iceland's black sand beaches.
  • Visit the charming coastal village of Vik i Myrdal, whose picturesque church enjoys glorious ocean views.
  • Soak in the lagoon's milky geothermal water at Iceland's iconic Blue Lagoon.
  • Explore one of the cleanest, greenest, and safest cities in the world, Reykjavik!
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Tour Overview

Home to some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the world, Iceland offers endless adventure opportunities year-round with summers providing unique experiences. Nature lovers and adventure seekers alike can embark on a Rugged Iceland Summer Adventure through its bubbling lava fields, massive glaciers, and awe-inspiring waterfalls during the long summer days.

Starting in Iceland’s Capital, the tour takes travelers along the most famous sightseeing route in Iceland known as the Golden Circle to see the wonders of Thingvellir National Park, the geothermal area of Geysir and the spectacular Gullfoss waterfall. The adventure continues with a panoramic view of Reykjavik from atop the surrounding mountains while racing along the rugged landscape on an all-terrain vehicle, followed by a memorable whale watching experience along the island’s coast.

The adventure is then capped off with a private tour along South Iceland to take in the most beautiful examples of Iceland’s black sand beaches. Here visitors will experience the island’s coastline with some of Iceland’s most impressive waterfalls and observe puffins in their natural habitat. Before heading off to the airport, travelers will soak in Iceland’s most famous Blue Lagoon geothermal spa to ensure a well-relaxed flight home.

Inclusions
Price includes domestic and regional flights within the itinerary; all hotel accommodations including daily continental or buffet breakfast and daily city tax; all transfers between airports and hotels with assistance and baggage handling; guided tours in English including entrance fees.
Exclusions

International airfare (unless specifically included), airport departure taxes that must be paid on-site, gratuities, meals not mentioned, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages with meals, early / late check-out, room service, visa fees/services, and other personal items or services not mentioned.

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Package Price: From £$ 6410

Prices shown above are per person. Hotel categories do not adhere strictly to international ratings; Yampu has evaluated the hotels according to destination and availability. Prices include local airfare (where applicable), hotel accommodation including daily breakfast; all transfers with baggage handling, all guided tours in English and all entrance fees.

Please note that prices are subject to change based on availability and seasonality, especially during the holiday season from December 20th through January 5th each year. Please contact a Yampu Travel Specialist for more information on best times to travel.

Trip Type:

All our trips are operated on a private basis unless specified otherwise. This is only a sample itinerary; your Yampu Tour Consultant will personalize this trip for you according to your available dates, interests and type of hotels. This is your trip and we will work on making it perfect!

Tour Itinerary

Day
1

International Flight to Iceland

Overnight International Flight to Keflavik, Iceland.

Overnight International Flight to Keflavik, Iceland.

Day
2

Keflavik - Reykjavik

Upon arrival to Keflavik, you will be met at the airport and privately transferred to your hotel in Reykjavik. The 45-minute drive between Keflavik and Reykjavik takes you through a great lava field, making it not only an airport transfer, but also a sightseeing adventure.

Reykjavik, on the coast of Iceland, is the country's capital and largest city. It's home to the National and Saga museums, tracing Iceland's Viking history. It is among the cleanest, greenest, and safest cities in the world. Reykjavik is the only capital city in the world that is home to a puffin colony.
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Day
3

Private Golden Circle Tour

The Golden Circle needs little introduction - it is, without doubt, the most famous sightseeing route in Iceland. For those that want to avoid the big buses and crowds, a private tour is a great option! On the Golden Circle tour, we visit the beautiful national park Thingvellir, the geothermal area of Geysir and the spectacular Gullfoss waterfall. On your private tour, you have the flexibility of choosing how much time you spend at each place and our guides will show you some hidden treasures as well.

The Golden Circle needs little introduction - it is, without doubt, the most famous sightseeing route in Iceland. For those that want to avoid the big buses and crowds, a private tour is a great option! On the Golden Circle tour, we visit the beautiful national park Thingvellir, the geothermal area of Geysir and the spectacular Gullfoss waterfall. On your private tour, you have the flexibility of choosing how much time you spend at each place and our guides will show you some hidden treasures as well.

Day
4

Group Safari Quad Tour to Reykjavik Peak and Whale Watching

You don't have to go far to experience thrill and excitement! Hop on one of our quad bikes located just ten minutes outside Reykjavik city and speed across the beautiful countryside.

The tour takes you all the way up to a mountain top where you see a panoramic view of Reykjavik and the surrounding mountain ridge.

On a clear day you can even see Snaefellsjokull glacier, 100 kilometers away on the other side of the bay, famous for being the entrance to Earth's centre in Jules Verne's "Journey to the Centre of the Earth"! The bikes are easy to operate so you can just focus on the fun!

At our base camp you'll get all the equipment you need along with careful instructions from our experienced guides.

After your ATV experience join an unforgettable whale watching adventure out at sea to see the world of whales and sea birds.

Iceland is frequently mentioned amongst the top 10 whale watching spots in the world and Reykjavik has become the whale watching capital of Northern Europe.

The ship, or the rib safari boat, depart from the downtown Reykjavik harbour, sailing around the bay to search for the area's underwater residents. These include minke whales, white-beaked dolphins, harbour porpoises and the popular humpback whales.

Sea birds in the area include puffins, gannets, guillemots, arctic terns and many more. The whale watching season begins in April and continues through August. Although trips are organized in wintertime, sightings of whales and seabirds are much rarer during that time.
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Day
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Private South Coast Tour

The south coast of Iceland is a magical area filled with adventure opportunities. Vast black lava beaches as far as the eye can see, majestic waterfalls, rugged rock formations and enchanting glacier tongues, all within an arm's reach. With the Atlantic Ocean to the south and a huge ice cap to the north, as well as two mighty glacier rivers to the east and west, the scenery is simply breathtaking and is one of Iceland's best road trips.

Your private tour means that the day will be fully tailored to your interests, and no two south coast tours are exactly alike. However, there are certain signature attractions you can expect to see. Perhaps the most well known is Reynisfjara beach, widely considered to be the most beautiful examples of Iceland's black sand beaches. As you walk along the jet black sand, you will immediately spot the Reynisdrangar rocky sea stacks which, according to legend, are trolls turned to solid stone at sunrise as they tried to drag ships from the ocean to the shore. You will also visit the charming coastal village of Vik i Myrdal, whose picturesque church enjoys glorious ocean views. Nearby is Dyrholaey; a 120m (400 ft)-high natural rock arch also serves as a bird sanctuary, and every summer, thousands of visitors and birdwatchers alike flock here to observe puffins in their natural habitat. You can also expect to see some of Iceland's most impressive waterfalls, including Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss, where you'll find a winding staircase leading to the top of the falls, offering a birds' eye view of this natural marvel.
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Day
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Blue Lagoon with Transfer to Keflavik airport

At the appropriate time, you will be met at your hotel and privately transferred to Keflavik airport for your flight home. As you travel through the Reykjanes Peninsula, you'll get your last glimpse of Iceland's mossy lava fields and stark volcanic landscape before arriving at Iceland's iconic Blue Lagoon. Soak in the lagoon's milky geothermal water, enjoy a refreshment from the in-water bar and relax with a mineral face mask, made from the natural silica or algae that is prevalent in the surrounding landscape.

International Flight Home
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Keflavík, Iceland

Reykjavík, Iceland

Grindavik, Iceland

Reykjavik Peak Mountain, Iceland

Places You'll See

  • Keflavik

    Serving as the main starting point for international travelers arriving via Keflavik International Airport, Keflavik serves as the perfect introduction to Iceland. Much smaller than Iceland’s capital of Reykjavik, Keflavik was founded as a fishing port and fish processing center. Come World War II, the tiny fishing village became home to an important allied military base that is now Iceland’s international airport. Visitors will appreciate the quaint atmosphere, numerous museums including Viking World, and the Icelandic Museum of Rock N Roll.

  • Reykjavik

    The perfect starting point of any Iceland itinerary is the country’s capital, Reykjavík. both cosmopolitan and small-town, Reykjavík is a flourishing city with a long history with many monuments new and old throughout its center. Admire the striking, modern Hallgrimskirkja church and trace back the Island’s Viking history at the National and Saga museums. No trip to Iceland is complete without a long soak at the Blue Lagoon geothermal spa, just outside of the city.

  • Grindavik

    Located on the southern end of the geothermal Reykjanes Peninsula is the small fishing village of Grindavik. Home to the Iceland’s largest attraction, the Bllue Lagoon geothermal spa, Grindavik welcomes travelers from around the globe. Aside from relaxing at the lagoon, adventurers can enjoy the region’s gorgeous landscape via ATVs or horseback riding, fishing and trekking

Hotel Options

4 Star Properties

Reykjavik : Reykjavik Konsulat Hotel, Curio Collection By Hilton

Testimonials

Jacqueline P.

Traveled February 2019

I will use them again on my next trip!!

I will use them again on my next trip!!

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Holly H.

Traveled November, 2012

Everything went smoothly

Everything went smoothly. We were very pleased with Cecil, our guide in Rio, and India, our guide in Iguazu. Also in Iguazu, the driver, Aloisio(?), was a delightful guy. The day trip to Petropolis was very pleasant. We had a truly outstanding meal, one of the best in Brazil (and we ate at DOM in Sao Paulo and other top restaurants there), at the Leopoldina in the lovely Solar do Imperio Hotel. The best thing about the Porto Bay, by far, was the Copacabana location and the roof deck with spectacular views. Otherwise, the rooms were very plain and the Internet was costly and the connection was quite poor. We liked the Santa Teresa neighborhood and the hotel was great. Unfortunately, there were a couple of holidays and some closings of good spots with the best views. We can recommend a little seafood place near the hotel, Sobre Natural.Iguazu was stunning. Das Cataratas a super place. We liked being able to walk to the Falls just outside the hotel. The day trek and zodiac on the river was a fun adventure. Happy to answer any questions happy to recommend our itinerary and Yampu.

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Stefani V.

Traveled November, 2004

our trip was wonderful

Our trip was wonderful. Thank you for great ideas and planning!!! Such a well balanced trip. we will have so many memories and our lives are richer from this adventure.

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