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2027 June 6-13 Globus Iceland Group Trip

Jun 6 - 13, 2027

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Leah Goerke

Escape The Nest Travel

Travel Institute Certified Travel Associate: 56890

leah@escapethenesttravel.com

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Overview

Iceland is one of those places that genuinely lives up to the pictures, and June is one of the best times to see it. Long days, green valleys, and landmarks that feel almost too dramatic to be real.

This 8-day escorted tour departs June 6 and returns June 13, 2027, round trip from Reykjavik. Over the course of the week, the group travels the entire ring of the island, stopping at Gullfoss and Dettifoss waterfalls, the geysers and rift valley at Thingvellir National Park, the volcanic landscapes of Lake Mývatn, and the stunning glacier lagoon at Jökulsárlón. There's a whale-watching cruise from the small harbor town of Hauganes, a scenic drive through Skaftafell National Park, and time at the iconic Blue Lagoon before departure.

A welcome dinner greets the group on arrival night, and a farewell dinner in Reykjavik closes out the tour. Accommodations are at hotels in Reykjavik, Borgarnes, Akureyri, Egilsstadir, the Höfn area, and the Vik area.

This is a fully escorted Globus tour, so the logistics are handled from start to finish. Your job is simply to show up and take it all in.

Day 1 · Sun, Jun 6 · Reykjavik

Arrival in Reykjavik and welcome dinner

Welcome to Reykjavik! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. Meals: dinner

Hilton Reykjavik Nordica

Sudurlandsbraut 2, 108 Reykjavik, Iceland

Note: Hotel subject to change until 30 days before departure. If change is necessary, a hotel with comparable amenities will be selected. Hotel amenities: Business Center Spa Services ATM Fitness Room Elevator Laundry available Concierge desk Rest...

Day 2 · Mon, Jun 7 · Borgarnes

Reykjavik orientation drive

Start the day with an orientation drive around the capital city of Reykjavik before leaving the city. Meals: breakfast, dinner Distance: 196 mi / 315 km

Visit Hellisheiðarvirkjun geothermal power station

Overview Continue to Hellisheiðarvirkjun to visit the geothermal heat and electric power station and learn about Iceland’s use of geothermal energy.

Geysir hot springs visit with local tastings

Overview Reach the hot springs of Geysir and taste local specialties, including freshly baked bread and a glass of Geysir Schnapps, cooked and heated by the hot springs.

Photo stop at Gullfoss Waterfall

Photo stop at Gullfoss Waterfall Stop to take photos at Iceland’s most famous falls, Gullfoss Waterfall, and enjoy the impressive cascades and surrounding scenery.

Walk through Thingvellir National Park Rift Valley

Natural Wonders Iceland is the only place in the world where the separation between the North American and European geological rift (tectonic plates) is above sea level, and nowhere are the edges of both plates as clearly visible as in the Rift Va...

Day 3 · Tue, Jun 8 · Akureyri

Scenic drive to Hauganes and Akureyri

Tour theme: Giant Love Drive north from Borgarnes through splendid scenery to Hauganes, then continue to the charming town of Akureyri, considered to be the “Capital of Northern Iceland.” Distance: 224 mi / 360 km Meals: breakfast

Whale-watching cruise from Hauganes

Embark on a whale-watching cruise from Hauganes with the opportunity to witness the breathtaking beauty of humpback and minke whales and dolphins surfacing on the glassy waters of Eyjafjordur bay. Wild & Wonderful Take a whale-watching cruise from...

Day 4 · Wed, Jun 9 · Egilsstadir

Akureyri orientation walk and botanical gardens

Overview This morning, join an orientation walk in Akureyri, including a visit to the botanical gardens, before departing the town.

Visit Goðafoss Waterfall

Picture Perfect Take photographs of a lifetime at Goðafoss waterfall, stretching 90 feet across dramatic rock formations to deliver spectacular cascades along the glacial-fed Skjálfandafljót River.

Scenic drive and free time at Lake Mývatn

Scenic drive and free time at Lake Mývatn Enjoy a scenic drive to Lake Mývatn, formed by a volcanic eruption that left its imprint with various volcanic landforms. Stop to enjoy free time to admire the incredible panorama around the lake.

Visit Dettifoss Waterfall

Overview Later, arrive at Dettifoss and take photos of the most powerful waterfall in Europe (road conditions permitting) before continuing to Egilsstadir. Meals breakfast dinner Distance 224 mi / 360 km

Day 5 · Thu, Jun 10 · Höfn Area

Scenic drive from Egilsstadir to Höfn and free time

Culture & Tradition Hear about the Lagarfljótwurm, a snake-like animal that is supposed to guard a pot of gold located by Lake Lögurinn, and take in the natural beauty of this fjord town where sheep farming, fishing, and music festivals are all pa...

Day 6 · Fri, Jun 11 · Vik Area

Visit Lake Jökulsárlón and view Vatnajökull Glacier

Picture Perfect Drive through the national park at Skaftafell and stop at the stunning Lake Jökulsárlón, Iceland’s largest lake. Here, icebergs break away from the vast Vatnajökull Glacier (the Water Glacier) and drift toward the Atlantic, offerin...

Scenic drive through Skaftafell National Park to Vik area

Overview Admire the stunning scenery as you drive through Skaftafell National Park en route to the Vik area. Meals breakfast dinner Distance 174 mi / 280 km

Optional Iceberg cruise on Lake Jökulsárlón

Optional excursion: Iceberg Cruise on Lake Jökulsárlón. Come face to face with icebergs the size of football fields and enjoy stunning scenery showcased in Hollywood blockbusters on this cruise across the Lake Jökulsárlón glacial river lagoon. App...

Day 7 · Sat, Jun 12 · Reykjavik

Scenic drive via Eyjafjallajökull and Seljalandsfoss to Reykjavik

Natural Wonders Eyjafjallajökull is one of Iceland’s few stratovolcanoes (with an ice cap covering the caldera). When the volcano erupted in 2010, the glacier topping also broke, and the plume of ash rose over five miles into the sky, interrupting...

Farewell dinner in Reykjavik

In the evening, join your travel companions for a farewell dinner at a local restaurant in Reykjavik.

Optional Excursion to the Blue Lagoon

Optional excursion: Enjoy a peaceful time at the Blue Lagoon, an incredible geothermal spa set in an otherworldly area where lava and thermal waters complement each other. Approximate duration: 4h 0m Price range: $$$$ (exact price to be confirmed ...

Day 8 · Sun, Jun 13 · Reykjavik

Departure from Reykjavik

Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning in Reykjavik. Meals: breakfast