Best of Reykjavik & the Golden Circle
(4 Days)
Reykjavik & Golden Circle
Discover Iceland
(5 Days)
Reykjavik, Langjokull Glacier, Golden Circle, South Iceland
Introduction to Iceland
(5 Days)
Reykjavik, Golden Circle, South Iceland
Highlights of Iceland
(6 Days)
Reykjavik, Golden Circle, South Iceland
A Week in Iceland
(7 Days)
Reykjavik, Golden Circle, South Iceland & Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
Essence of Iceland
(5 Days)
Reykjavik, Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, South Iceland, Golden Circle
Best of Iceland
(9 Days)
Reykjavik & Langjokull Glacier, Golden Circle, South Iceland, Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
Reykjavik & the Snaefellsnes Peninsula
(5 Days)
Reykjavik, Langjokull Glacier, Snaefellsnes Peninsula
Highlights of North Iceland
(8 Days)
Snaefellsnes Peninsula, Langjokull Glacier, Deplar Farm or Akureyri, Lake Myvatn, Reykjavik or Blue Lagoon
Journey Through Iceland
(12 days)
Reykjavik & Blue Lagoon, Golden Circle, South Iceland, Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, Northern Iceland & Lake Myvatn, Langjokull Glacier
Best of Copenhagen
(5 Days)
Best of Stockholm
(5 Days)
Oslo, Bergen & the Fjords
(5 Days)
Oslo, Bergen, Sognefjord (Aurlandsfjord & Naeroyfjord)
Bergen & the Fjords
(5 Days)
Bergen, Flam, Sognefjord (Aurlandsfjord and Naeroyfjord)
Highlights of Norway
(8 Days)
Bergen, Sognefjord (Aurlandsfjord and Naeroyfjord), Balestrand, Briksdal Glacier, Geiranger, Lom, Oslo
Journey Through Norway
(10 Days/9 Nights)
Oslo, Bergen, Sognefjord (Aurlandsfjord and Naeroyfjord), Flam, Loen, Briksdal Glacier, Geiranger, Alesund
Essence of Norway
(7 Days)
Oslo, Bergen, Sognefjord (Aurlandsfjord & Naeroyfjord), Geirangerfjord, Alesund
Fjords in Depth
(7 Days)
Oslo, Bergen, Sognefjord (Naeroyfjord), Solvorn, Norangsfjorden, Geirangerfjord, Alesund
Best of Helsinki
(5 Days)
Helsinki & the Northern Lights
(7 Days)
Helsinki, Lapland
Essence of Estonia
(6 Days)
Tallinn, Muhu Island
Best of the Baltics
(9 Days)
Vilnius, Riga, Muhu Island, Tallinn
Highlights of Scandinavia
(11 Days)
Copenhagen, Stockholm, Oslo, Bergen & the Fjords
Introduction to Copenhagen & Stockholm
(7 Days)
Highlights of Copenhagen & Stockholm
(9 Days)
Copenhagen, Stockholm & Helsinki
(9 Days)
Best of Helsinki & Estonia
(8 Days)
Helsinki, Tallinn, Muhu Island
Highlights of the Baltic States & Finland
(11 Days)
Vilnius, Riga, Muhu Island, Tallinn, Helsinki
Journey Through Scandinavia & Russia
(16 Days)
Copenhagen, Stockholm, Helsinki, St. Petersburg, Moscow
Best of Iceland & Norway
(9 Days)
Reykjavik, Langjokull Glacier, Golden Circle, South Iceland, Oslo, Bergen, Sognefjord (Aurlandsfjord & Naeroyfjord)
Best of Scandinavia & Iceland
(14 Days)
Copenhagen, Stockholm, Oslo, Bergen, Sognefjord (Aurlandsfjord & Naeroyfjord), Reykjavik, Golden Circle
Highlights of North Iceland
(8 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis)
Snaefellsnes Peninsula, Langjokull Glacier, Deplar Farm or Akureyri, Lake Myvatn, Reykjavik or Blue Lagoon
This private Iceland tour focuses on the dramatic landscapes of North Iceland, including Lake Myvatn and Jokulsargljufur, plus touring of Reykjavik and Langjokull Glacier in West Iceland, whale watching and soaking in the Blue Lagoon.
Begin with a night on the beautiful Snaefellsnes Peninsula at a hotel renowned for its cuisine and dramatic setting. See Kirkjufell, one of Iceland’s most photographed mountains, and the nearby Kirkjufellsfoss waterfall. Enjoy private touring of the scenic and cultural highlights of the region, such as the waterfront village of Stykkisholmur, the Norwegian Museum and the Library of Water. Other options include walking on beaches, horseback riding, touring a lava cave and seeing other interesting geological formations.
Continue to Husafell for the "Into the Glacier" tour of Langjokull Glacier, including driving across a glacier and venturing into a tunnel in the blue ice. During private touring, also see Hraunfossar Waterfall, which streams through a lava field. Also enjoy time to relax in open-air geothermal baths at your hotel.
Continue to Deplar Farm, a country lodge on the remote Troll Peninsula. Alternatively, stay in the interesting port town of Akureyri. En route, see the rocky Kolugljufur ravine and its waterfall. Also visit Holar Church, one of North Iceland's most important historical sites, and enjoy a whale-watching excursion.
During private touring, explore the best of North Iceland’s incredible beauty. See the Lake Myvatn region, and visit the Jokulsargljufur section of Vatnajokull National Park, including dramatic Dettifoss waterfall and Asbyrgi canyon. Explore the beautiful and diverse landscapes of the Myvatn-Laxa Nature Conservation Area. See wetland areas popular with migratory birds and the twisted lava outcroppings of Dimmuborgir. Also relax at Myvatn Nature Baths, an open-air hot spring with views. Another option is visiting Askja, a large caldera that’s part of Vatnajokull National Park.
Several of these locations are ideal for watching the aurora borealis (Northern Lights) in the winter.
Finally, fly back to Reykjavik for a final night in the city. Alternatively, end the tour with a relaxing stay at the luxurious Retreat Hotel at the Blue Lagoon, including access to the Retreat Spa, the most exclusive section of the Blue Lagoon. Spend the day soaking in the mineral-rich water, and perhaps luxuriate in spa treatments such as the skin-revitalizing Blue Lagoon Ritual.
Upon request, Artisans of Leisure can incorporate additional activities such as puffin excursions, horseback riding, Icelandic cooking classes, meeting with Icelandic designers, mountain biking, an excursion into a volcano, ATV rides, and tours of noted art and architecture sites.
Itinerary Overview
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Day 1 |
Arrive Iceland – Snaefellsnes Peninsula
Private arrival transfer to Snaefellsnes Peninsula for 1 night. Afternoon private tour |
Day 2 |
Snaefellsnes Peninsula – Langjokull Glacier
Private touring including "Into the Glacier" experience and Hraunfossar Waterfall en route to hotel for 1 night |
Day 3 |
Langjokull Glacier – Deplar Farm or Akureyri
Private transfer to hotel for 2 nights, with scenic touring en route |
Day 4 |
Deplar Farm or Akureyri & Trollaskagi Peninsula
Full-day private excursion |
Day 5 |
Deplar Farm or Akureyri – Husavik – Lake Myvatn
Private transfer to hotel for 3 nights with whale watching en route |
Day 6 |
Lake Myvatn & environs
Private excursion including options such as Askja, Jokulsargljufur, Myvatn Nature Baths |
Day 7 |
Lake Myvatn – Reykjavik or Blue Lagoon
Private transfer to airport for flight to Reykjavik. Private arrival transfer to hotel for 1 night |
Day 8 |
Depart Iceland
Private airport transfer |
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Hotels
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Snaefellsnes Peninsula: |
Hotel Budir |
Langjokull Glacier: |
Hotel Husafell |
Akureyri or Deplar Farm: |
Deplar Farm or Hotel Kea Akureyri |
Lake Myvatn: |
Fosshotel Myvatn |
Reykjavik or Blue Lagoon: |
Konsulat Hotel or The Retreat at Blue Lagoon |
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Cost
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$15,470 |
Per person (based on four travelers/two rooms) |
$21,570 |
Per person (based on two travelers/double occupancy) |
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