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133 reviews

Best of Iceland

7 days
4.9
(133)
Start and end in Reykjavik
Best of Iceland - G Adventures
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Tour Operator:
G Adventures
Max group size:
18
Age range:
12 to 90
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
71701
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Highlights

  • Explore Iceland’s capital Reykjavik at your own leisure
  • Try lobster in Hofn, a fishing town surrounded by ocean
  • Spot seals as you float through the serene glacier lagoon
  • Tread black sand beaches and explore the Golden Circle
  • Marvel at the crashing Goðafoss and Dettifoss Waterfalls

Itinerary

Start and end in Reykjavik! With the In-depth Cultural tour Best of Iceland, you have a 7 days tour package taking you through Reykjavik, Iceland and 7 other destinations in Iceland. Best of Iceland includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Reykjavik
  2. Day 2 Reykjavik/Akureyri (1B)
  3. Day 3 Akureyri to Bakagerdi (Borgarfjörður) (1B)
  4. Day 4 Bakkagerdi/Hofn (1B)
  5. Day 5 Hofn/Vik (1B)
  6. Day 6 Vik/Reykjavik (1B)
  7. Day 7 Reykjavik (1B)
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

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Guesthouse

Operated by G Adventures

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.4
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.1
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.2
  • Food
    Good
    3.9
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  • BS
    · May 31st, 2023
    It was OK The tour director was great Working with tour radar, g adventures not so much Very confusing to work with different agencies for one trip I pay for a service I should not have to arrange all optional, chase refunds, not get a refund,... Show more
    G Adventures commented on this review
    Hi Beverly, Thank you for your constructive feedback. I can appreciate the confusion but if you were interested in travelling with us again, G Adventures lists all of the included activities and meals under the tour details on our website. I've also... Show more
    Trip date: May 2023
  • WJ
    · May 8th, 2023
    I can't say enough good things about our Best of Iceland Tour. Gisli Anton Bjarnason was the best tour guide we've ever experienced! We thoroughly enjoyed our week!
    G Adventures commented on this review
    Hi William - I'm so glad to learn that you enjoyed your time with us in Iceland!
    Trip date: March 2023
  • Best of Iceland reviewer 3
    · April 17th, 2023
    Linas, our guide, was outstanding! He would make any trip fun and exciting. Iceland was amazing. Tour Radar was super supportive.
    G Adventures commented on this review
    Hi Linas, We can't wait to have you back with us :)
    Trip date: March 2023
  • A
    · December 10th, 2022
    We had an amazing 6-day tour of Iceland with Nick Reeves. He was amazing. Nick adjusted to weather conditions and gave us an incredible journey on the Ring Road. He was very knowledgeable and had a wonderful sense of humor. I highly recommend Nick and... Show more
    G Adventures commented on this review
    Hi there! Thanks for the positive feedback. So glad to hear that you enjoyed your time with us in Iceland.
    Trip date: September 2022
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  • A
    · December 6th, 2022
    A full-on week taking in all the essentials of Iceland. Very good experience
    Trip date: April 2022
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  • A
    · December 6th, 2022
    Had a good Iceland Experience for the short time, with a lovely guide and met some cool guys from all over the world.
    Trip date: May 2022
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  • A
    · November 9th, 2022
    Biggi, our CEO, was one of the most memorable parts of our trip. The people on our trip was another "best". We enjoyed every single person. Not sure if that speaks to the open minded, easy going and fun people that are typical GAdventures audience or... Show more
    G Adventures commented on this review
    Hi there - Thank you! Glad to hear it!
    Trip date: August 2022
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  • A
    · November 9th, 2022
    I would highly recommend this trip to anyone who wants to see and experience Iceland. I was very impressed with the amount of things we did in only seven days. Excellent itinerary, knowledgeable and personable guide and over all great experience!
    G Adventures commented on this review
    Hi There - Thanks for the positive feedback. So great to hear!
    Trip date: March 2022
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  • A
    · October 29th, 2022
    very good trip for iceland
    G Adventures commented on this review
    Thanks for your feedback! I appreciate it very much.
    Trip date: September 2022
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  • A
    · October 28th, 2022
    It was a fantastic tour!! Was able to visit majority of the island in 5/6 days. Our tour leader, Hilmar, was amazing. I really enjoyed the small group, 6 of us, on the tour. This was my first tour with G adventure, it won?t be my last!!
    G Adventures commented on this review
    Our world deserves more you!
    Trip date: April 2022
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Best of Iceland
From Reykjavik to Reykjavik
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Frequently Asked Questions

    • What is the procedure if I want to upgrade my room?

      You can request an upgrade to a superior room and pay the additional charges associated with the single supplement and room upgrade.

    • Can I bring my own health insurance if it meets the coverage criteria?

      Yes, as long as your insurance meets the required criteria for coverage amounts and benefits, you can use your own health insurance.

    • What happens if the tour dates I want are booked?

      If no spaces are available for your preferred dates, we will do our best to find an alternative or you can choose to join the next available dates.

    • What is the process for confirming bookings?

      Your booking is not confirmed until our local operations team provides notification. Please allow 3-4 business days for processing.

    • How can I prepare for the tour?

      Please review the itinerary and tour details from the provided PDF document and complete the Good to Go forms at your earliest convenience.

    • Is it recommended to book flights before the tour is confirmed?

      We strongly recommend refraining from booking any flights until your tour is fully confirmed.

    • If I am a solo traveler, will I need to share a room?

      If you do not purchase a single supplement, you will be sharing with another solo traveler of the same gender on the tour.

    • Are certain vaccinations required to travel?

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    • Are there any age restrictions for the tours?

      Our tours are generally suitable for ages 18 to 65. If you are outside this age range and have concerns, please contact us.

    • Can I cancel my trip and use my deposit for a future trip?

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      Iceland
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