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8 Day - Ultimate Iceland Highlight Hitter

8 days
Start and end in Reykjavik
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Group Size 1 - 18
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Highlights

  • Explore the Golden Circle and South Coast
  • Hike glaciers in Vatnajökull National Park
  • Visit the East Fjords and Djúpivogur village
  • Relax in Mývatn Nature Baths
  • Witness whales off the coast of Dalvík

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 The Golden Circle & South Coast
  2. Day 2 Vík - Skaftafell - Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon - South East
  3. Day 3 East Fjords - Djupivogur - Egilsstadir
  4. Day 4 Studlagil, Lake Myvatn, Godafoss - Akureyri
  5. Day 5 Whale watching in Eyjafjörður Fjord - Siglufjordur -Trollaskagi -Laugarbakki
  6. Day 6 West Iceland - Borgarfjörður
  7. Day 7 Snaefellsnes
  8. Day 8 Reykjavik - Highlands of Iceland
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  • TB
    · July 14th, 2025
    amazing, well run tour
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    Trip date: June 2025
  • 8 Day - Ultimate Iceland Highlight Hitter reviewer 2
    · July 7th, 2025
    Awesome guide, great itinerary. Activities were interesting. The hotels are a bit rustic at times, so be prepared. The food selection was pretty good.
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    Trip date: May 2025
  • AE
    · June 3rd, 2025
    Guide service level - Our 6day, 7th day and 8th day tour guide deserved 5 stars especially Thor given his long hours of driving around the island. Their driving skills was good, kept us informed of stories on the site and break time. Accommodation - comfortable and clean .. overall okay at Hofn, I was allocated a room where the window is in maintenance mode and the other window is very close to the car park. I was too tired to feedback for the change . at Hótel Laugarbakki, the hotelier was able to solve problem by providing a fan as the room's air circulation was poor At Borgarnes, the room has lacked of air circulation but there is no extra room to swap and no alternative but to live with it. the room was facing a car park. same situation lack of privacy when the window is opened. Luggage handling- on 7th and 8th day tours, our guides had to squeeze our bags in the limited space within the vehicle without breaking their backs. The company could have arranged additional tow capacity.
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    Trip date: May 2025
  • SS
    · February 1st, 2025
    A comprehensive tour covering most parts of Iceland
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    Trip date: June 2023
  • AM
    · October 3rd, 2024
    Itinerary was great. Accommodation was different and awesome locations. Good driver but a stretch to say a guide as well. Some directions were not well articulated but he kept us all on time. Bumpy start as he refused the offered paperwork on pickup saying not our bus and left, then had to return for us. This tour gave us everything we wanted in terms of seeing this stunning land.
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    Trip date: September 2024
  • 8 Day - Ultimate Iceland Highlight Hitter reviewer 6
    · October 1st, 2024
    Amazing tour leader, Svavar! Made it great and was a full part of our group. Also, great group, made great friends. I loved the accomodation and restaurants, the best way to experience the real Iceland. Islandic people are very welcoming and nice. I loved the itinerary and we went off the beaten path several times and avoided the crowds. I will say that the last 2 days are day tours with brand new people everytime as the 8 day tour is an addition to the 6 day ring road tour which wasn’t mentionned before booking, so I was dissapointed that I couldn’t continue my full tour with my new friends…
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    Trip date: September 2024
  • TS
    · September 24th, 2024
    The first six days were great, largely do to our guide Siggy. He did a terrific job with all aspects of the tour, making sure we had enough time at each venue to truly enjoy it. His knowledge of the island's history added to the experience. Unfortunately the weather caused some difficulties, with our whale watching day cancelled, but that is certainly uncontrollable. Days 7 and 8 were spent almost entirely on the bus and were not nearly as interesting. I wish I would have stayed with the six day. The communication before the trip was not sufficient regarding the schedule, what to bring on the trip and any depth about the sites attended. Had it been clearer, I would have made many different choices.
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    Trip date: September 2024
  • JC
    · September 19th, 2024
    Very good and knowledgeable guides. The one thing that would have been helpful is letting us know where our last night in Reykjavik would be so we could have booked that same hotel for our last night without having to move to ANOTHER hotel for one night.
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    Trip date: September 2024
  • SH
    · September 14th, 2024
    Artic adventures did a fine job. Hotels were all nice, as was the food. The drivers all did great in telling us about the sights. Enjoyed
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    Trip date: September 2024
  • CD
    · September 10th, 2024
    Great trip. Saw a lot. Long days
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    Trip date: September 2024

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    Hayley

    Asked on June 19th, 2025

    Where do we meet for the tour bus and what documentation do we need to show?

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    • Arctic AdventuresOperatorWritten June 2025

      Pick-up location is Hotel Klettur. Pick-up starts at 8:00 AM. Look for white or silver minibus with Arctic Adventures logo. Guide will call out your name. Show your travel agent's voucher during pick-up.

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      Hayley

      TravelerWritten June 2025

      Do you accommodate gluten free diets?

    • Arctic AdventuresOperatorWritten June 2025

      We do not accommodate special diets on this tour. Hotels have buffet breakfasts with variety of food options. Stops at cafes, restaurants, and gas stations offer lunch choices. Dinner options available at hotels.

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    Hayley

    Asked on June 17th, 2025

    Just one quick question, they will pick us up for the tour from our hotel?

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      Hayley

      TravelerWritten June 2025

      do you know which accommodation will be used in Reykjavík on the final night of the tour (night 7)? Since the tour finishes late the next day, we're considering staying at the same hotel for convenience. If we decide not to, will drop-off be limited to the locations listed in your pick-up options or is it possible to arrange drop-off at a different hotel?

    • Arctic AdventuresOperatorWritten June 2025

      Usually, our customers stay at the Hotel Island Spa and Wellness. Our pick-up and drop-off locations are limited to our authorized pick-up/drop-off locations. In this case, if the guide cannot drop you off directly at your hotel, he/she will drop you off at the closest possible authorized location.

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    Frances

    Asked on May 18th, 2025

    how much does it cost for additional luggage and what is the size?

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    • Arctic AdventuresOperatorWritten May 2025

      You cannot bring any additional check-in sized luggage with you on the tour. If you want to store additional pieces of luggage in Reykjavik for the duration of the tour, the price of such service is 38.26 USD. With that service you can leave one piece of luggage.

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      Frances

      TravelerWritten May 2025

      how to collect at the end of tour? how do i sent my bag? how do i request this service?

    • Arctic AdventuresOperatorWritten May 2025

      At the begining of the tour, you will have to take all of your luggage with you, to your pick-up location. Once the guide arrives, he will place your luggage, that you will be taking on the tour to the trailer and place your excess luggage separately. Then once the pick-up process is done, the guide will stop by our office and leave the excess luggage at our luggage storage. At the end of the tour, the guide will stop by our office and collect the excess luggage from the luggage storage and give it back to you at your drop-off location. If you want to add the luggage storage service to your booking, please let us know as soon as possible and we will add it to your booking along with the payment request.

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    Dean

    Asked on March 14th, 2025

    does this tour have any luggage restrictions per the size of your luggage, ours are 33 inches. Also, do you have any options to do the ice cave tour?

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    • Arctic AdventuresOperatorWritten March 2025

      Each participant is allowed to bring one piece of luggage with a maximum weight of 20 kg, in addition to a day backpack. Luggage larger than 33 inches may not fit comfortably in vehicles. The combined dimensions of each bag must not exceed 158 cm (62 in). For excess luggage, we offer storage at our Reykjavík location for 4,500 ISK. The tour does not include ice cave directly, but has plenty of glacier explorations.

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    Brooke

    Asked on March 10th, 2025

    I am looking for a guided tour around Iceland in the time between 15.June and 15 July 2025

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    • Arctic AdventuresOperatorWritten March 2025

      We have several options available between June 15th and July 15th, 2025. Could you please let us know the preferred length of the tour? Additionally, if you have any specific interests (e.g., nature, culture, adventure), we can tailor the experience to suit your preferences.

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    Loreto

    Asked on February 28th, 2025

    Is there any provision for single rooms on the tour?

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    • Arctic AdventuresOperatorWritten March 2025

      Single room accommodations are available but they might incur an additional fee. Details can be provided upon request.

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    Helen

    Asked on February 25th, 2025

    On day 2, at the end of the day do we sleep at a hotel or is it camping

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    • Arctic AdventuresOperatorWritten February 2025

      On Day 2 of the tour, you will be staying in a hotel with a private bathroom, not camping. All accommodations throughout the tour are in hotels or guesthouses with private bathrooms, ensuring a comfortable experience.

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    Sonia

    Asked on February 23rd, 2025

    What level of physical ability is needed on the hikes on Ultimate Iceland Highlights 8 day tour

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    • Arctic AdventuresOperatorWritten February 2025

      The hikes on the Ultimate Iceland Highlights 8-Day Tour are generally moderate in difficulty, with some longer walks on uneven terrain. It's suitable for most people with a basic level of fitness and no significant health issues. You'll be walking for a few hours at a time, so a good level of stamina is helpful.

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    Renee

    Asked on February 14th, 2025

    Can you suggest good places for dinner during the tour?

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    • Arctic AdventuresOperatorWritten February 2025

      During the tour, the guide will make several stops at cafes where you can purchase meals.

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    Sophie

    Asked on January 31st, 2025

    How can I log in to view my tour details?

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    • Arctic AdventuresOperatorWritten February 2025

      You should be able to log in through the My Adventures portal with your booking email and ticket number.

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