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8 Day - Ultimate Iceland Highlight Hitter

8 days
Start and end in Reykjavik
4.4
54 traveler reviews
8 Day - Ultimate Iceland Highlight Hitter - Arctic Adventures
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Tour Operator:
Arctic Adventures
Max group size:
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Age range:
8 to 70
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
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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 from Dalvik - Siglufjordur -Trollaskagi - Bifrost
  6. Day 6 West Iceland - Borgarfjörður
  7. Day 7 Snaefellsnes
  8. Day 8 Reykjavik - Highlands of Iceland
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

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Number of tours

23

Age Range

6 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

92%

Arctic Adventures is a leading Icelandic tour operator with over 30 years of experience servicing clients in adventure tours in Iceland. Our tour company offers a great selection of guided adventure tours in Iceland, including glacier tours, self-drive, group, incentive, mountain climbing, ice...

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.4
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.4
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.1
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.1
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  • 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 2
    · 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
    Trip date: September 2024
  • CL
    · September 10th, 2024
    Great trip. Saw a lot. Long days
    Trip date: September 2024
  • WO
    · September 10th, 2024
    Great tour. Our drivers were very knowledgeable and took us to more places than listed on the itinerary. Iceland is a fantastic place.
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    Trip date: September 2024
  • 8 Day - Ultimate Iceland Highlight Hitter reviewer 8
    · September 1st, 2024
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    The tour was very nice and the guide,very nice, would stop to give detailed explanations . The only real problem was the waiting time on the way back. First we encountered a car from their company stuck in the mud and they made us wait in the rain to lend a helping hand which we later did not have to give. Also, when we arrived at the bus we waited for another group before leaving despite being soaked with water . I recommend more care as people have schedules to keep and long waits are unpleasant especially if you are wet
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    Dear Lorenzo, Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback on the 8-day Iceland Highlight Hitter tour. We genuinely appreciate your insights, as they help us identify areas for improvement and ensure that we offer the best possible... Show more
    Trip date: September 2024
  • EB
    · July 18th, 2024
    Overall, the tour was awesome. The first 6 days with our tour guide Nick were the best. Nick was very informative about Iceland. He was very personable and made us feel like it was important for us to be a tourist in Iceland. He knows so much about the country and shared his knowledge. The first 6 days went very well. What we didn't know was that the 8-day tour we signed up for was broken down into 6 days with the entire group and 2 1-day tours on the last 2 days. The tour guides that picked us up didn't know we had luggage on the last 2 days. They made it doable but there was a disconnect in the communication between the tour group and the tour guides.
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    Trip date: June 2024
  • 8 Day - Ultimate Iceland Highlight Hitter reviewer 10
    · July 13th, 2024
    Amazing great trip around Iceland. Day 8 was disappointing & not a full day as outlined in the itinerary.
    Trip date: April 2024

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What our customers ask about this tour

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    • Can you suggest good places for dinner during the tour?

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

    • How do I book a visit to the ice caves?

      For winter tours, the glacier hike is replaced by a visit to the Crystal Ice Cave, which can be booked as part of the tour package.

    • Are hot springs visits pre-paid?

      You can either pre-book your tickets to hot springs like Vok Baths or pay on site, but it's recommended to book in advance.

    • What is the recommended drop-off time in Reykjavik post-tour?

      The tour usually returns to Reykjavik around 9:00 PM on the last day, subject to certain conditions.

    • Do I need to exchange money or are cards accepted?

      Major cards are widely accepted in Iceland, so carrying a lot of cash is not necessary.

    • How is booking additional nights before or after the tour handled?

      You will need to book additional accommodation on your own, preferably near the tour pick-up points.

    • Where should I wait for the tour pickup?

      You should be at one of the authorized pick-up locations for travelers which are listed on the official website.

    • Can I have recommendations for accommodations in Reykjavik?

      You can find hotel recommendations through various online travel platforms or directly at tourism websites.

    • Is there any provision for single rooms on the tour?

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

    • How can I log in to view my tour details?

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      • For any tour departing before December 28th, 2024 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after December 28th, 2024, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Arctic Adventures. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 35 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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