Experience Overview
The otherworldly landscapes of Iceland offer perhaps the closest thing one can have to an out-of-body travel experience. Equal parts rugged and tranquil, the country’s beauty offers the perfect sanctuary from daily distractions back home. Your soothing journey across the country’s southern coast starts with a hike up Öskjuhlíð Hill overlooking the mosaic-like architecture of Reykjavik. Private transportation offers you the luxury of time to see the iconic sights of the Golden Circle and Thingvellir National Park before heading to the stunning black-sand beaches of Reynisfjara for a unique meditation session. And, of course, a visit to Iceland wouldn’t be complete without a stop at the Sky Lagoon, a naturally-heated hotspot for travellers willing to go halfway around the world just to unwind.
Highlights
- Meditate atop the volcanic slopes of Mt Hengill
- Learn to cook bread in a geothermal bakery
- Marvel at the majestic manes of Icelandic horses
- Hike behind the towering Seljalandsfoss waterfall
- Practice meditation on Reynisfjara's black-sand beach
- Suit up with a pickaxe to hike Sólheimajökull glacier
Trip Details
Product Code: 2336
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Moderate
Transport: Private vehicle, walking.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles: Wellness
Supplier Code: ELRRW
Starts: Reykjavik, Iceland
Finishes: Reykjavik, Iceland
Duration: 7 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical rating: Average
Includes
Activities
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Wellness Moment: Yoga Practice in Thingvellir National Park, Thingvellir Your Foodie Moment: Rye Bread Cooking Class, Laugarvatn Your Wellness Moment: Geothermal Baths, Laugarvatn Your Wellness Moment: Reykjadalur Hike & Meditation, Reykjadalur Your Foodie Moment: Locally-Sourced Farm Dinner, Hveragerdi Your Wellness Moment: Black Sand Beach Mantra Meditation, Reynisdrangar Your Wellness Moment: Waterfall Guided Meditation, Seljalandsfoss Your Wellness Moment: Geothermal Rift Lake Yoga, Kleifarvatn Your Wellness Moment: Restorative Yoga, Hveragerdi Your Wellness Moment: Sky Lagoon Entrance, Reykjavik
- Arrival airport transfer
- Öskjuhlíð Hill hike
- Golden Circle sightseeing
- Þingvellir National Park visit
- Geysir Hot Spring visit
- Gullfoss waterfall visit
- Visit to an Icelandic Horse Farm
- Solheimajokull glacier hike (including all required equipment)
- Visits to Skógarfoss waterfall and Seljalandsfoss waterfall
- Dyrholaey visit
- Sky Lagoon entrance and airport transfer
- Transport to/from all included activities and between all destinations
Accommodation
- Hotels (6 nts).
- 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners
Transport
- Private vehicle, walking.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $4164 (CAD $595 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Reykjavik
Arrive at any time. Enjoy an included airport transfer to your Reykjavik hotel and join the group for a welcome meeting. Take this opportunity to set your intention for the trip ahead.
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Please go to the Flybus booth inside the arrival hall before exiting the airport, and advise staff about your name and that you're doing a G Adventures trip. They will then hand you a ticket for the bus that brings you to your start hotel. The bus shuttles leave regularly (approx. every 30 minutes) from the airport to Reykjavik and you can take any of them with this voucher.Activity - Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.Accommodation - Fosshotel Reykjavik
Day 2: Reykjavik
Enjoy a CEO-led morning hike to Öskjuhlíð Hill. The rest of the day is yours to explore Reykjavik. Opt to visit the Nautholskvik Geothermal beach or Vesturbaejarlaug pools. Hop on a bike for a city tour of Reykjavik or go whale watching.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Follow your CEO on a walk up Öskjuhlíð Hill. Reward yourself with panoramic views of Reykjavik and the tranquility of the surrounding trees and nature.Free_time - There's plenty to see and do in Reykjavík. Feel free to relax or try optional activities like hiking over glaciers, whale-watching off the coast, and snorkelling between two continents. Your CEO has more ideas if you need them. Just ask!Accommodation - Fosshotel Reykjavik
Day 3: Reykjavik/Hveragerdi
Leave the city behind and explore the famous Golden Circle. Explore and practice yoga in Þingvellir National Park. Afterwards, take some time to relax and soak in natural pools and hot springs, then visit a local bakery for a rye bread geothermal baking demonstration. Later in the afternoon, visit the Geysir Hot Springs and the Gullfoss waterfall.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Stop at Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO world heritage site, to see the tectonic faults created by North American and Eurasian tectonic plates shifting apart. The Oxara river cuts through the largest rift in the valley, Almannagja, and leads to the Oxarafoss waterfall. Iceland’s parliament was also established in the area in 930. The park was later created to protect the remains of the open-air assembly grounds.Activity - Enjoy a session of hatha yoga in one of the most extraordinary geological sites in Iceland. Practice yoga postures and breathing exercises where the Eurasian and North America tectonic plates meet. Achieve peace to the mind and body in this energy filled site.Activity - Learn to make rye bread in a geothermal bakery. Watch first hand as bakers dig out a pot of fresh bread from hot black sand. Taste the bread, served hot from the ground with some butter and take home the recipe for Iceland's famous rye bread.Activity - Experience the healing powers of geothermal springs. Soak in natural pools and allow your body and mind to relax and unwind. Listen to bubbling hot springs, warm up in steam rooms or take an arctic dip in a nearby refreshing lake.Activity - Discover one of the most impressive waterfalls in Iceland, Gullfoss, and complete the circuit known as the Golden Circle. This massive waterfall cascades over three “steps” before spilling into a large crevice. Fed by a glacier lake, the water passing through the falls can be a dark grey depending on how much sediment gets pushed through the river.Activity - See a variety of geothermal pools and the erupting hot spring Strokkur. Geysir is one of the oldest geysers recorded in the world, but is most often dormant. Strokkur erupts a spray of boiling hot water straight into the air about every ten minutes.Accommodation - Hotel Ork Selfoss
Day 4: Hveragerdi
Enjoy a morning hike around the Reykjadalur area. Take in the stunning landscapes, explore natural hot springs, and enjoy a CEO-led meditation. In the evening, visit a nearby horse farm and enjoy a dinner of locally-sourced produce.
Meals included: Breakfast,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Hike along the scenic Reykjadalur trail. Walk along the rolling hills and pools of bright blue water. Follow the steaming pools that line the footpath until you come to the hot springs - natural pools heated by geothermal activity. Enjoy a CEO-led meditation session.Activity - Enjoy a meal at the farm, which emphasizes local dishes made with fresh ingredients sourced from the surrounding area.Activity - The Icelandic horse is a very unique breed. Although small and at times pony-sized, Icelandic horses are long-lived and hardy. At our guesthouse, stop by the farm and learn all you need to know about the Icelandic horse, with a focus on its gait and unique character.Accommodation - Hotel Ork Selfoss
Day 5: Hveragerdi
Start the day strapping on your crampons for a glacier hike on Solheimajokul glacier. Later, enjoy a mantra meditation practice on the famous Reynisfjara black sand beach. Explore some of Iceland's most famous waterfalls, including Skogafoss and Seljalandsfoss and take time for inner reflection with a guided meditation session.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Equipped with crampons and an ice axe, hike through the dramatic glacier valley and along the black sand flood plains to the edge of the ice. Enjoy stunning, panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, glaciers and the Eyjafjallajökull volcano. The guide will explain the volcanic history of the area and the effects of global warming.Activity - The black sand and ominous rock formations offshore provide an intriguing backdrop for peaceful meditation. Take some time to watch the foaming white waves crash over the jet black shores and let the landscape unfold its secrets as you meditate.Activity - Visit Reynisfjara Beach, just outside of Vík. Its black sand and ominous rock formations offshore make for stunning photos. Take some time to watch the foaming white waves crash over the black sand (but don’t get too close, the waves here can be extremely powerful), explore the shallow cave if weather and time permits, and get a photo of the basalt sea stacks. Activity - Explore Dyrhólaey Cape, a small peninsula originally formed as a volcanic island. Check out the view from the top with glaciers and black lava heading into the sea. In the summer, keep an eye out for nesting puffins.Activity - Visit Skógafoss, one of the largest and most recognizable waterfalls in Iceland. The 60m (200 ft) high falls forms a constant mist that floats in the air, if viewed in the sunlight the mist can create rainbows. The sound and view of the thundering water cutting through the green hills make the falls a must-see on any trip to Iceland. Activity - Seljalandsfoss is a 60m (196 ft) tall waterfall located along the popular ring road. Behind the flow of water is a path, allowing visitors to peek behind the curtain of water cascading over the rocks above.Activity - Calm the mind and set intentions while participating in a guided meditation session set to the flow of cascading water.Accommodation - Hotel Ork Selfoss
Day 6: Hveragerdi
Start the day with a yoga practice at the largest lake on the Reykjanes peninsula, renowned for its depth. Spend the rest of the day exploring the beautiful Reykjanes peninsula, including colourful geothermal areas, dramatic coastal cliffs, and a footbridge spanning two continents, before enjoying a farewell dinner together.
Meals included: Breakfast,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - The incredible depth of Kleifarvatn lake, which has no visible outlets, makes the perfect backdrop for a peaceful Vinyasa yoga practice. Take some time to be still before discovering the connection between mind and body as you move through a series of poses.Accommodation - Hotel Ork Selfoss
Day 7: Hveragerdi/Reykjavik
Following a morning restorative yoga practice, head to the Sky Lagoon. Enjoy one last soak or opt for a treatment, before heading to the airport with your included transfer.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Slow down and open your body through a series of passive stretches allowing complete relaxation and rest.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Enjoy a uniquely Icelandic experience: a warm geo thermal bath overlooking the water near the city.
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Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990
Reviews
Alessandra F. - Traveled, August 2023
We had a great time, but this travel style likely isn't for everyone. It was perfect in Iceland where lots of driving is required
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/02/2023
Jacob F. - Traveled, August 2023
what a great country and a well-organized tour
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/02/2023
Gabriela A. - Traveled, August 2023
Excellent itinerary for Wellness Iceland and great guide. I really enjoyed myself and felt very safe throughout the trip (solo traveler).
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/19/2023
Patricia L. - Traveled, August 2023
Being able to travel as a Solo with not being over-charged and also having the wonderful Group experience!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/19/2023
Zih-Ting Y. - Traveled, August 2023
it's good quality and I enjoyed the trip.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/19/2023
Arica N. - Traveled, July 2023
Iceland did not disappoint. However, the wellness element of the program can be further enhanced. Thus, I'd recommend for someone interested to experience Iceland, but I'm not entirely sure if it?ll meet the expectation of a wellness trip.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/05/2023
Matthew F. - Traveled, July 2023
it depends on the traveler and the locale
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/05/2023
Lorenzo R. - Traveled, June 2023
Small group, adventurous people
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/08/2023
Christina J. - Traveled, June 2023
Wonderful tour guide
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/08/2023
Lorena B. - Traveled, September 2023
great option for solo travel
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/30/2023
Giorgia P. - Traveled, September 2023
Wonderful experience
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/30/2023
Beverly R. - Traveled, September 2023
Small group, mixed ages, wonderful, active daily adventures, wonderful CEO
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/30/2023
Debra M. - Traveled, September 2023
Exceptional experiences in small group travel and exceptional guide!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/30/2023
Olivia R. - Traveled, September 2023
I had a wonderful trip. I take into consideration the people first, were they nice/kind, sociable? How was the guide? I loved the group I was with and my guide was hilarious and educational. The food was amazing, the weather was perfect and the sights were fantastic. I know you can't really predict the weather, and people but those are important factors if my trip went well or not.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/16/2023
Jerica Y. - Traveled, September 2023
It was an amazing trip with a wonderful guide and jam packed with experiences. Loved it!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/16/2023
Silvia W. - Traveled, September 2023
Great travel experience
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/16/2023
Megan M. - Traveled, September 2023
Our guide Misel was fantastic! Could not have asked for a better experience with G Adventures. The layout of the tour was also planned extremely well. And the others on the tour were great! All around amazing!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/16/2023
Erica S. - Traveled, September 2023
The tour activities, pace, size, and guide
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/16/2023
Svetlana I. - Traveled, September 2023
The trip was well organized and exceeded my expectations
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/16/2023
Johanna S. - Traveled, August 2023
I enjoy traveling with G!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/02/2023
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