2026 Summer in Iceland Tour
- Aug 14-23, 2026
- Active Trip
- 6-8 People
- 10 Days / 9 Nights
- 4950 pp
Trolls, Fairies & So Many Hours of Light...
Explore the land of trolls and fairies, where over 50% of the population still believes in them. This trip is based on our 20+ visits to the country since 2012, and we are happy to share the best this country has to offer with you.
We will explore the Southern coast of Iceland, including stops at the Golden Circle, Vik, multiple waterfalls, glaciers & a Viking burial spot.
Travelers to Iceland in August can enjoy 18 hours of light, and smaller groups can enjoy going off the beaten track with visits to an abandoned swimming pool & lots of impromptu hikes.
Thermal Pools, Vikings & Lots of Sheep Await You in Iceland
Deposit Required
$750 per person deposit
Iceland in 10 days....
Reykjavik - Golden Circle - Vik - Diamond Beach
This route concentrates on the most visually & activity dense part of Iceland. Besides all the wonders of the Golden Circle like Thingvellir, geysers, & Gullfoss, you will encounter a roadside waterfall with an interior hiking trail, an abandoned pool inside a canyon, a viking burial spot, a glacier lagoon and lots of thermal pools. If you love nature, and don't mind walking and getting wet, this trip is for you.
We Are Doing...
Iceland has no shortage of natural beauty. On this trip, we are packing in a lot so you can SEE Iceland. You will see glaciers, volcanoes, thermal rivers, waterfalls, fjords, Icelandic horses and sheep. We will hike along rivers and through canyons. You will also get down time in several local thermal pools. Be prepared for busy, & action packed days with thermal pools thrown in to make it all worthwhile.
We Are Eating...
While Iceland is not known for it's cuisine, it does have some wonderful local food choices we get to enjoy such as black crust pizzas, reindeer burgers, lunch in a working greenhouse, local rye bread baked with underground thermal heat, lamb stew, the world's greatest hot dog (according to the locals) and Reykjavik's best-known secret - the almighty cinnamon roll.
We Are Staying
We are staying in 5 very cool & different Icelandic hotels across Southern Iceland. First, we are venturing to the James Bond hotel, Ion Adventure Hotel in the heart of the Golden Circle. Next, we head the the bustling black Sand Beach town of Vik for a night and then onward to the Foss Hotel Glacier Lagoon, not far from the famous Diamond Beach. From there we make our way back west to the very chic Umi hotel and finally, we finish our tour in Reykjavik in the quirky Eyja Guldsmeden Hotel. We have stayed in all of these hotels before & love them!
What's Included
- Hotel for 9 nights
- 3 thermal pools
- Laugarvatn geothermal pool + bread demo
- Sky Lagoon thermal pool
- Hvammsvik Hot Springs or TBD Golden Circle Hot Springs
- Several hiking excursions (Viking Burial & Reykjadalur)
- Some meals (9 breakfasts + 5 other meals) plus
- Mini food tour of Reykjavik
- Fridheimar greenhouse lunch
- Several hiking excursions (Viking Burial & Reykjadalur)
- Transportation within Iceland, including airport pickup
What's Not
- Flights to/from Iceland
- Some meals
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
Iceland Photo Gallery
A look at some of the most iconic photos I have taken from all over Iceland. Click anywhere.
Megan - Your Guide
While Megan does lots of NC wine tours, she also started going to Iceland in 2012 and to date has been to Iceland 18 times. Her most recent trip was in June 2024. She knows where to eat in Reykjavik, what waterfalls to see (there are hundreds), the best city pools, and the most interesting hiking trails.
Deposit Requirement: A group deposit is required immediately with each booking request. A booking cannot be guaranteed without a deposit.
Deposits can be made by check, Venmo, or credit card. All credit cards are processed through Stripe.
Trip Costs: This trip must be paid in full four months before its start. If trip fees are not paid within this time frame, trip deposits will be forfeited.
Refund Policy: All reservations will incur a 10% non-refundable fee per person. This trip is only 50% refundable if the request is made within 3 months of departure. If a cancellation request is made after, no refund will be issued. This is due to the strict booking policies for hotels & transportation.
Tour Cancellations: We reserve the right to cancel any trip for any reason and will notify each guest as soon as possible. In such an event, all deposits and monies paid will be refunded 100%.
These policies are strictly enforced due to logistical partners in-country and reservations made with local hotels and providers.
FAQs
We do not have a finalized itinerary yet, but you can be guaranteed that we are doing the following:
- Reykjavik: All the major sites with thermal pools & so much good food: hot dogs, lamb burgers, fresh-baked cinnamon rolls, & rye ice cream, to name a few.
- At least 3 different thermal pools.
- Golden Circle: Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss, Geysir. Food options: greenhouse lunch
- Waterfalls along the southern ring road with optional hiking along Skogafoss.
- Around Vik: Hálsanefshellir Cave aka Yoda cave, Dyrhólaey peninsula, Reynisfjara Beach, Eyjafjallajökull volcano, Hjörleifshöfði, Viking Burial Site hike. Food options: morning coffee in an old school bus and black crust pizza.
- Seljavallalaug swimming pool & surrounding canyon
- Reykjadalur Hot Spring Thermal River hike
- Diamond beach & glacier lagoon
- Other various hikes and visits to glaciers
Yes, we build in time where we can. Reykjavik will offer the most flexibility.
Currently, the volcanic activity around the Blue Lagoon is presenting an issue so we are going to other thermal pools.
Yes, our pricing is based on sharing a room. There are options to stay in a private room for an additional cost.
We pick a variety of hotels based on geography and comfort. We picked some very upscale & design-focused places for this trip.
On this trip, we are going to:
That is no problem. Our pricing is based on groups of 6- 8 people. If your group is smaller, we can adjust our pricing accordingly.
June, July, and August (although not always) are the best weather months to visit Iceland. However, they are also the most crowded and expensive months. But the positives outweigh the negatives, and if this is going to be your first & only trip to Iceland, we recommend going during the summer.
The winter months of November through February are much darker, and weather can present travel issues such as snow storms & high wind travel advisories. Still, you will experience a much different & quieter part of Iceland plus most prices will be 30% cheaper (hotels/rental cars) during these months.
3 Reasons Why
- Megan has been to Iceland 20 times and knows the country well, maybe too well. She will be a great guide.
- We have picked some of the best hotels to date for this trip. We are staying at the iconic Ion Adventure Hotel in the middle of the Golden Circle, and a couple of our other options have spa and sauna services you can take advantage of.
- We keep the group size small, eight or below, so we can take advantage of better restaurants & excursions.