8D7N Highlights of Iceland & Greenland

8D7N Highlights of Iceland & Greenland

8 days / 7 nights

Availability : Thursdays from June - September

Keflavik International Airport, Iceland

Keflavik International Airport, Iceland

Tour Code: ICE & WGR-4

Explore the highlights of Iceland & Greenland! Waterfalls, hot springs, glaciers, icefjords and more are waiting to be seen!

Discover South Iceland’s most iconic attractions, including Gullfoss waterfall and Geysir hot springs, during a 4-night stay in Iceland’s capital. Then, bathe in the famous Blue Lagoon for a holiday of extreme contrasts and explore Reykjavik, Iceland’s cosmopolitan capital city. We offer both a 3-star and a 4-star hotel option in Reykjavík.

A 4-day visit to Greenland brings you to a world of giant icebergs, hauling husky dogs and fascinating Inuit culture. Stay three nights in Ilulissat, West Greenland, which is popular for visitors searching for an ideal mix of authentic Inuit culture and a modern society that pulses under the magical light of the midnight sun. Located on the west coast of Greenland, above the Arctic Circle, Greenland’s famous Ilulissat Icefiord is the sea mouth of Sermeq Kujalleq, one of the many glaciers through which the Greenland ice cap reaches the sea.

Highlights & Experiences

• Golden Circle Tour (seat-in-coach)

• Blue Lagoon comfort package (seat-in-coach)

• Airport transfers

• Inuit culture

• Ilulissat Icefiord

• Boat trip to Eqi glacier

• Sunset cruise among giant icebergs

Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to Iceland

Individual transfer by Flybus shuttle bus from Keflavík International Airport to your accommodation in Reykjavík, where you spend two nights. Today you may explore Iceland’s capital city on your own if time allows.

Overnight location:
Fosshótel Barón (3*) / Fosshótel Reykjavík (4*) or similar hotels, Reykjavík. Dinner is on your own.

Day 2: The Golden Circle

Iceland is spectacular, and so is the Golden Circle Route. The first stop is Thingvellir National Park, the beautiful site of Iceland’s first parliament and the place where the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates meet and move apart. There is a widening fissure in the ground where the planet opens up. The next stop is the Gullfoss waterfall that tumbles 34 meters into the Hvítá river. Nearby we explore the Geysir geothermal fields with a variety of hot springs and bubbling pools. The sheer power of water and steam erupting from the ground makes you realise how alive the ground is beneath our feet. Trip duration: 8 hours

Overnight location:
Fosshótel Barón (3*) / Fosshótel Reykjavík (4*) or similar hotels, Reykjavík.
Meals included: Breakfast

Day 3: Reykjavik - Ilulissat, city walk in Ilulisat & sunset cruise in the Icefiord

Private airport transfer to Keflavík International Airport for your 3-hour flight to Ilulissat, Greenland. Transfer to your accommodation. After the welcome meeting with your local guide, enjoy a guided city walk of Ilulissat. Afterwards, you have some time to explore the town, visit the local museum and observe Greenlandic life at the always busy harbour. Welcome dinner (2-course) is included at your hotel in Ilulissat.

Around 22:00, depart for a sunset cruise to the famous Ilulissat Icefiord, the world’s largest ice sculpture park. The experience is overwhelming; the lights and colours constantly change. Enjoy a late drink on “the real rocks”. The tour duration is about 3 hours. Dress warmly.

(Note: The season for midnight sun is approx. May 22-Jul 24. Outside this season, the excursion is operated as an evening cruise with the beautiful sunset reflecting over the icebergs).

Overnight location:
Accommodation: Best Western Hotel Ilulissat or similar
Meals included: Breakfast & dinner

Day 4: Boat trip to Eqi - the calving glacier

Breakfast at the hotel. Early morning departure for the one-day boat trip to Eqi – the calving glacier. The Eqi glacier runs into the fjord 80 km north of Ilulissat and is one of the most beautiful places in Greenland. It is possible to get very close to the 5-km wide glacier front and experience huge pieces of ice breaking off. The sound of an active calving glacier is quite remarkable, while the sight of icebergs toppling into the water is breathtaking.. Tour duration: about 6,5 hours.

Overnight location:
Accommodation: Best Western Hotel Ilulissat or similar
Meals included: Breakfast & dinner

Day 5: Inuit Settlement at the Ilulissat Icefiord

Breakfast at the hotel. By bus as far as the road goes. Guided walking tour to the old Inuit settlement Sermermiut located on the famous Ilulissat Icefiord inscribed on the UNESCO’s world heritage list in 2004. The ancient settlement of Sermermiut, 1.5 km south of the town, is surrounded by Ilulissat’s beautiful icebergs. Various Inuit cultures have lived here over the past 4,000 years, and you can still see remains from ancient times. Learn about local history and customs before Europeans arrived. See plots settled for thousands of years and admire the views across the majestic icebergs. Please wear proper boots or hiking boots. The hiking distance is about 3 km (1,9 mls) round-trip; hiking time is about 1 hour. Terrain: mainly track bridge and a bit of uneven nature and rocky trail. The tour duration is about 3 hours.

After the hike you will be taken to a local family for a home visit. These are locals opening their homes to you, the latest gossip is shared over a cup of coffee. You will learn about life of the locals isolated from the rest of the world.

Overnight location:
Accommodation: Best Western Hotel Ilulissat or similar
Meals included: Breakfast & dinner

Day 6: Ilulissat - Reykjavik

Breakfast at the hotel. Spend some time in the morning exploring the town of Ilulissat and last-minute Greenland shopping. The short Arctic adventure has ended, and you return by flight to Keflavík, Iceland. Private airport transfer to Reykjavik to your accommodation. Stay two nights in a 3 or 4-star hotel in Reykjavik, Iceland.

Overnight location:
Fosshótel Barón (3*) / Fosshótel Reykjavík (4*) or similar hotels, Reykjavík.
Meals included: Breakfast

Day 7: Blue Lagoon & Reykjavik

Depart by bus (no guide) and drive through rough lava fields to the Blue Lagoon, where you can relax in its rejuvenating geothermal water. The water is rich in minerals and believed to have healing powers. The afternoon is free at leisure to explore Reykjavik, Iceland’s capital, or enjoy an optional spa treatment at the Blue Lagoon.

Overnight location:
Fosshótel Barón (3*) / Fosshótel Reykjavík (4*) or similar hotels, Reykjavík.
Meals included: Breakfast

Day 8: Departure Home

Individual transfer by Flybus shuttle bus from your accommodation in Reykjavik to Keflavik International Airport.

Meals included: Breakfast at the hotel

Price & Details for Summer 2024

Prices for June - August 2025

Tour with 3-star option in Reykjavík

• Double/Twin: $8,918 per person
• Single: $10,678 per person

• Double/Twin: $9,548 per person
• Single: $11,798 per person

Please note that flight supplements might apply depending on flight availability.

Inclusions / Exclusions

Price Includes

Iceland part

• 4 nights at a 3- or 4-star hotel in Reykjavik
• Private return transfer Keflavik international airport to/from accommodation in Reykjavik for the Greenland part
• 8 hours guided Golden Circle tour (seat-in-coach)
• Blue Lagoon comfort package (by bus, no guide)
• Daily breakfast

Greenland part

• Return flight Keflavik-Ilulissat-Keflavik, including airport taxes
• Hotel/airport transfer in Greenland
• 3 nights in 4-star hotel in Ilulissat, in a standard room with shower/wc
• Daily breakfast at your hotel in Ilulissat
• Welcome meeting with a local guide at the hotel
• 1-2 hours guided city walk Ilulissat
• 2.5 hours sunset cruise, sailing among icebergs, incl. refreshment
• 6.5 hours boat trip to Eqi glacier  incl. dinner
• 3 hours hike to old Sermermiut settlement at the Icefiord, incl. refreshments
• Home visit with the locals

Price Excludes

• Any private expenses
• Everything not listed under “included”
• Travel insurance (recommended)
• Flight supplement (if any)

Start & End Location: Keflavik International Airport

Tour dates: Thursdays from June – August

Important: Trips to Greenland are always subject to weather, fog and ice conditions. Therefore the sequence of the day tours and excursions in Greenland is subject to change, or if needed, an alternative excursion will be operated if available. In addition, delays and flight cancellations between Iceland and Greenland can happen. Therefore we strongly recommend you buy travel insurance in the country of residence to cover any additional travel expenses should your flights be delayed or cancelled due to weather. Finally, we recommend not to book any international flight directly after a trip from Greenland. Ideally, stay a minimum of two nights in Iceland after the Greenland trip to avoid the risk of missing an international flight.