6 Day Express Iceland Small Group Tour
A portion of this tour runs as a group tour where you will be escorted by an expert tour leader. Another portion is self-guided, whether conducted by rail, cruise or land, and you will travel between destinations on your own, with free time to explore at your own pace.
This tour is categorised as 3 out of 5
Balanced exploration with walking tours: Our most popular style, this tour offers a good mix of planned activities and free time. Expect moderate daily walking tours, so pack comfortable shoes.
As a general requirement across all of our trips, you may be required to walk up and down stairs, get on and off transportation, handle your own luggage, and participate in all scheduled sightseeing that may be conducted on uneven ground and terrain. Any physical ailments you may have must be disclosed at the time of booking to determine your suitability and where required, supporting documentation may be requested to ensure that we are comfortable that you will enjoy your trip.
✓ Small, personal group tour – no more than 16 people
✓ Take a dip in the Blue Lagoon, admire the stunning landscape of the South Coast and traverse Iceland’s famous Golden Circle route
✓ 5 nights in 3 and 4-star accommodation
✓ Breakfast daily
✓ Fully escorted by a driver guide from Days 3-5
✓ Arrival and departure airport FlyBus transfers
✓ Dedicated, comfortable coach transportation
✓ Sightseeing including entry fees as per itinerary
✓ 7 Day Cooling off Period
✈ Needing international airfares to accompany your Inspiring Vacation? You will be able to access our flight portal after securing your package to add international airfares to your booking.
🛏️ Shared room available for solo passengers. This tour offers solo passengers the option to share a room with a fellow passenger of the same gender and avoid the Single Traveller supplement.
Discover the essence of Iceland on this 6-day small-group adventure! From the soothing Blue Lagoon to the breathtaking South Coast and the iconic Golden Circle, experience the country’s stunning natural beauty and rich history. With expert guides, comfortable accommodations, and an intimate group setting, it’s the perfect Nordic escape!
Upon arrival at Keflavik International Airport, board the included FlyBus transfer to Reykjavik. As you travel, take in the otherworldly landscapes of the Reykjanes Peninsula, with its vast moss-covered lava fields and rugged terrain.
The evening is yours to explore Reykjavik at your leisure, whether strolling through the vibrant city center, discovering its unique Nordic charm, or enjoying a taste of Icelandic cuisine.
Special Information
The included arrival transfer in Reykjavik is a shuttle bus which departs from outside the terminal every 35 to 40 minutes.
If Inspiring Vacations has not provided your international airfares, please ensure you provide your flight details via your Traveller Hub portal no later than 90 days prior to travel so that your transfers can be confirmed.
Today is yours to explore the charming city of Reykjavik at your own pace. Wander through the colorful streets, visit local landmarks like Hallgrímskirkja Church and the Harpa Concert Hall, or relax in one of the city's cozy cafes. For those seeking adventure, two optional tours are available: embark on an exhilarating whale-watching excursion to spot these majestic creatures in their natural habitat, or set out on a magical Northern Lights hunt by boat, chasing the dazzling auroras over the Atlantic. The choice is yours to create your perfect Icelandic experience.
Embark on an unforgettable whale-watching adventure from Reykjavik, where you’ll encounter Iceland’s diverse sea life, including minke whales, humpback whales, harbor porpoises, and white-beaked dolphins, alongside thriving birdlife. Sail aboard a spacious, family-friendly vessel featuring comfortable interiors, large viewing decks, and onboard amenities like a café and souvenir shop. Expert guides provide fascinating insights into marine life, with interactive displays showcasing whale teeth, bones, and plankton nets, creating an engaging, hands-on experience.
Meeting Point: Special Tour Ticket Office - Geirsgata 11, 101 Reykjavík.
How to get there: Own arrangements
Includes: Guided boat tour, floatable overalls, Wi-Fi
Start Time: 1:00pm
End Time: approx 4:30pm
Sail from Reykjavik’s Old Harbour and, in just 15-20 minutes, reach the perfect spot away from city lights for an exceptional Northern Lights experience. During the 2-3 hour tour, guides share fascinating insights into the science behind the auroras, along with stories and myths from around the world. Stay warm in free onboard overall and enjoy the enchanting colors as they dance across the sky. For added comfort, grab a drink at the bar and watch a captivating Northern Lights video, or simply relax indoors while taking in views of the city lights in the distance.
Meeting Point: Special Tour Ticket Office - Geirsgata 11, 101 Reykjavík.
How to get there: Own arrangements
Includes: Guided boat tour, floatable overalls, Wi-Fi
Start Time: 9:00pm
End Time: Approximately 12:00am
After breakfast, meet your guide and group and start a sightseeing tour of Reykjavik — a classic introduction to the many sights of Iceland’s wonderful capital city. You will see many of the city's main attractions including the City Hall, the National Museum, Höfði house (site of the 1986 summit), the Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre and the city’s main landmark, Hallgrímskirkja Church. We’ll also visit the Perlan glass dome, providing a 360°view over Reykjavík and the surrounding landscapes.
After leaving the city, we journey back to the Reykjanes Peninsula to visit one of the country's most famous attractions, the Blue Lagoon. The lagoon is a unique wonder; a lake with pleasantly warm mineral-rich geothermal water in the middle of a black lava field. The high natural levels of silica and minerals give the Lagoon its rich blue colour. Indulge in the included comfort package and take the opportunity to dip in the thermal waters with a silica mud mask.
On the way to the Selfoss region, where we will be staying for the next two days, we will stop at Krísuvík to see the powerful jets of sulphurous steam escaping from deep below the earth’s crust. Small hot springs, mud pots, boiling pools and other types of geothermal activity can also be seen here.
Inspiring Highlights
Special Information
Your travel time today will be approximately 2.5 hours.
Blue Lagoon has been known to close due to unforeseen volcanic activity. If this is the case during your tour, alternate arrangements will be made at Sky Lagoon, Kópavogur Iceland.
After breakfast we journey through the stunning landscape of Iceland’s south coast, a region of breathtaking scenery and legendary stories. You‘ll encounter the wonderful variety of the south: from the wide plains formed by glacial rivers, to the sheer sea cliffs of Dyrhólaey or Reynishverfi, and the spectacular waterfalls of Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss. In clear weather you can spot unforgettable views of the Hekla and Eyjafjallajökull volcanoes and, if the conditions are right, even the Westman Islands.
You will visit the The Lava Centre in Hvolsvöllur (exhibition and cinema included), dedicated to the unique volcanoes and geology of Iceland. It is an interactive, high-tech educational exhibition depicting volcanic activity, earthquakes and the creation of Iceland.
Inspiring Highlights
Special Information
Your travel time today will be approximately 8 hours.
After breakfast, embark on a journey through the iconic Golden Circle, a route that seamlessly blends Iceland’s natural beauty with its rich history. This unforgettable day includes visits to some of the country’s most renowned landmarks.
Begin with Gullfoss Waterfall, one of Iceland’s most breathtaking cascades, where glacial waters thunder down two dramatic tiers into a rugged canyon. Next, visit the Geysir Geothermal Area, home to bubbling hot springs and the famous Strokkur geyser, which erupts spectacularly every few minutes.
Continue to Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the birthplace of Iceland’s parliament, Alþingi, established over 1,000 years ago. This remarkable location also offers a rare opportunity to walk between the drifting tectonic plates of North America and Eurasia.
Return to Reykjavik in the afternoon and enjoy an evening at leisure, reflecting on your remarkable journey through Iceland.
Inspiring Highlights
Special Information
Your travel time today will be approximately 8 hours.
Your Nordic winter wonderland journey has now come to an end.
Thank you for travelling with Inspiring Vacations. We hope you had a memorable experience.
Special Information
Departure transfers are included as part of your package. You will be collected from your hotel at the appropriate time and transferred by shuttle bus to the airport to meet your flight. To be able to utilise your departure transfer, your flight must not depart before 06:30am.
If Inspiring Vacations has not provided your international airfares, please ensure you provide your flight details via your Traveller Hub portal no later than 90 days prior to travel so that your transfers can be confirmed.
This is a land only package.
This package does not include international airfares. If you would like to add airfares to your booking our flight portal will be available via your Traveller Hub. The flight portal will allow you to search for all available airfares to your destination. The function works like most general flight search engines allowing you to select your preferred airline, book different cabin classes (eg. Business class) and view flight durations and transit times to your destination.
The flight portal will be available via your Traveller Hub once the following criteria has been met:
Visit our Flight Hub for more information on terms and conditions, amending your flights and information on luggage allowances.
It is the traveler's responsibility to ensure they have a valid passport. The passport must be valid for a minimum of six months from the intended date of return. Visas may be required for your destination. For further visa information, CLICK HERE.
Some of our packages will include airport transfers in either one or both directions when arriving or departing from your destination. To know if transfers are included please view the ‘inclusions’ section of your selected package. If airport transfers are stated, transfers will be included as advised.
If transfers are not included, we also offer the option to book your airport transfers using our online portal. Access to this portal is available through your Traveller Hub once your booking is confirmed. Transfers are readily available and do not need to be booked until your final hotel list has been confirmed. Once you have made a transfer booking, please refer to your confirmation email for all transfer details including a local contact number for the transfer company.
If you book pre and/or post-tour accommodation on your own arrangement, and the tour includes transfers, note that these will be forfeited. The transfers are only provided in line with the tour dates and pre and/or post-tour accommodation purchased through Inspiring Vacations when available.
Fitness Requirements
While the tour itinerary should give you some guidance and overview to the expected requirements, to determine if this tour is right for you we categorise each of our tours in terms of their intensity. These guidelines are to ensure that each tour group is conducted as expected and to ensure the overall satisfaction of all Inspiring Vacations customers.
As a general rule, porterage is not included, therefore at all times you are expected to handle your own luggage where help may not be available.
This particular tour is categorised as a ”3”
Balanced exploration with walking tours: Our most popular style, this tour offers a good mix of planned activities and free time. Expect moderate daily walking tours, so pack comfortable shoes.
Tipping
A friendly reminder that tipping is not included in your package. Tipping is not compulsory on your trip, but they can make a big difference to locals employed in the tourism industry. If you feel that your guide and driver have done an impeccable job, you can choose to give a gratuity, but this is entirely your decision.
Accommodation
The accommodation listed is subject to change. Any changes will be of an equal or higher standard. Bedding configurations (double or twin) are requests only. All efforts will be made to meet your preferences, but we can’t guarantee your request will be available at all properties.
Single travellers
When booking this tour, solo travellers will be presented with three options:
1 - Single Supplement
By paying an additional $5,850.00 per person, in addition to the twin-share price, you guarantee the privacy of your own room throughout the entire trip.
2- Shared Room with a known friend
If travelling together with a friend, you can opt to share your room with him/her and avoid paying a single supplement.
You and your friend can create a unique booking each. Creating a unique booking, gives each of you the flexibility of making different travel arrangements (such adding extra accommodation, flights, etc), make separate payments and have individual access to our Traveller Hub
During the purchase path, you will need to provide your friend’s booking ID (if known) or at a minimum, your friend’s full name.
3- Shared Room with a fellow traveller
In this trip you can opt to share a room with a fellow traveller of the same gender – as specified in your passport - and avoid paying a single supplement.
If you believe you may prevent your travelling companion from enjoying a peaceful night’s rest, please refrain from selecting this option.
You will meet your rooming companion at the beginning of your trip.
Changes to room configuration during the trip must be organised by travellers directly with the hotel, subject to availability and additional charges.
This option is not available on additional accommodation booked before or after the tour.
Triple Share
Not available.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is recommended to protect yourself against the unexpected. In addition to the support that a policy may provide, you may be asked to present a copy of your travel insurance documentation while traveling.
Group Size
Minimum: 4
Maximum: 16
Children
Children must be 5 years old or above and share a room with parents at all times. Children are charged the same price as adults.
Tour Style
To meet the needs of various types of travelers, we choose to operate various types of tours, and depending on your selected package will mean different services are provided throughout your trip. The following descriptions of each tour style we hope will ensure that each traveller has appropriate expectations before they start their travels:
To enhance your journey, we are offering guests a choice of the following optional activities (prices are per person):
Optional tours can be selected once you have finalised your tour purchase and paid your deposit. When completing your Passenger Booking Form, you will be asked if you would like to add Optional Tours, where any applicable cost will be added to your final balance. If you choose not to select them at this time, you can choose to add them later by logging in to your Account online.
Please note that you must select your Optional Tours no later than 70 days before departure, after which you will be required to purchase them on tour. Please keep in mind that anything purchased on-tour is subject to availability and prices may vary as you will be paying in local currency. We appreciate your understanding.
All participants must be in good physical condition to fully engage in this journey. For the safety and welfare of yourself and fellow travellers, if you are feeling unwell prior to departure, we advise staying home and contacting us to arrange alternate plans.
Prior to selecting your trip, carefully review the itinerary to assess your ability to comfortably manage our travel style. Please be aware that if, based on evaluation by our leader or local representative, a participant is deemed unable to safely complete the itinerary, we retain the right to exclude them from all or part of the trip without reimbursement.
It is advisable to consult your physician for current medical travel advisories and any required vaccinations before embarking. We recommend carrying a first aid kit and any necessary medications in their original packaging, as they may not be readily available during travel. For those carrying medication, it's essential to check your government's foreign travel guidelines for local restrictions or regulations.
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