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Iceland Greenland Tour for 12 Days

Double your adventure and combine a tour to Iceland & Greenland. This Iceland Greenland Tour includes a self-drive tour around Iceland with a 3 days trip to Ilulissat in West Greenland. Visit the highlights of the small volcanic island Iceland and explore the glacier world of Greenland. This tour is ideal for travelers with limited time who are looking for unforgettable holidays in the Arctic region. We recommend booking a Greenland tour as early as possible as availability is limited and prices for flights normally raise during the year. Please note that the flights to/from Greenland are the most expensive part of this tour package. You can also add extra nights to make the most out of your Greenland holiday.

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SEASON
June - Sept
travel style
Self-Drive Tours
Duration
12 Days / 11 Nights
Location
Iceland & Greenland
accessibility
Not Recommended

The itinerary

This itinerary can be offered throughout the year (some adjustments might be required depending on travel dates).

Day 1: Welcome to Iceland

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Welcome to your Iceland Greenland Tour! On arrival at Keflavik Airport, you will be greeted by our driver who will take you to your accommodation in Reykjavík. The rest of the day is free for you to explore the northernmost capital of the world. The capital of Iceland with its 120,000 inhabitants is relatively small and the highlights in the city center are all in walking distance. Visit the impressive Hallgrims Church and have a look over the city from the church tower, have a look at Harpa Concert Hall or visit a museum. Relax in one of the cozy cafés or discover Scandinavian design on Laugavegur – the main shopping street. You stay for the night in the city center.

Attractions of the day
Reykjavík City
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Hallgrímskirkja Church
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Laugavegur Shopping Street
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Harpa - Music Hall
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Day 2: Þingvellir National Park, Gullfoss Waterfall and Geysers

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Reykjavík
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Golden Circle area
DRIVING DISTANCE
~ 225 km / 140 miles
About your day

Collect your rental car in the morning and begin your tour on the classic „Golden Circle“ route. Visit Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, the great Geysir geothermal area where the powerful geyser Strokkur erupts every few minutes and have a look at the beautiful Gullfoss waterfall. In the afternoon you can take an optional dip in the warm waters of the Secret Lagoon and dine inside a greenhouse at Friðheimar restaurants. Top off your day with a visit to the volcanic crater Kerið which is 270 meters wide and 55 meters deep. You will find your accommodations for the night in the Golden Circle area.

Attractions of the day
Alþingi National Parliament
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Geysir
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Gullfoss Waterfall
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Kerið Crater
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Day 3: The Beautiful South Coast

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Golden Circle area
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Vík
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~ 160 km / 100 miles
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Today you will be exploring the South Coast of Iceland, known for its plethora of beautiful sights. Start your day with an (optional) visit to the LAVA Centre in Hvolsvöllur where you can learn more about the volcanos in this area. Afterward visit Seljalandsfoss and Skógarfoss waterfall, at the latter you can also visit the Skógar Folk museum and view reconstructed Icelandic turf houses. Here you can also enjoy optional activities such as a snowmobile or ATV tour. In the afternoon, make your way to the Dyrhólaey stone arch which is home to thousands of seabirds during the summer months. Enjoy a stroll on the Reynisfjara black sand beach with views to the Reynisdrangar rock pinnacles before finding your accommodations for the night in the Vík/Kirkjubæjarklaustur area.

Attractions of the day
Seljalandsfoss
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Skógafoss
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Reynisfjara - Black Sand Beach
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Vík
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Day 4: Experience the Glaciers and Icebergs of Iceland

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Vík
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Höfn
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~ 205 km / 130 miles
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Today it’s time continue to Skaftafell National Park and have a look at Vatnajökull the largest glacier in Europe. It is possible to go on a guided glacier walk where you can see the different shades of the glacier – white ice, blue ice, and plain clear ice. Interesting is also the short hike to the beautiful waterfall Svartifoss waterfall. In the afternoon you visit the Fjallsárlón glacier lagoon, and the more famous glacier lagoon Jökulsárlón where icebergs slowly float around. Here you can enjoy an optional boat tour or a kayak tour on the lagoon. Continue to the area of Höfn where you will stay for the night.

Attractions of the day
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
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Höfn
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Day 5: The Tranquil East Fjords

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Höfn
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Egilsstaðir
DRIVING DISTANCE
~ 295 km / 185 miles
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Today you will have the opportunity to explore the wonderful East Fjords of Iceland. This is one of the least-visited region of Iceland, as many visitors prefer to bypass the beautiful fjords on their way to North Iceland. For a more relaxed day you can make a shortcut to the town of Egilsstaðir by driving over Mt. Öxi, but we highly recommend driving along the fjords and exploring highlights such as Petra’s Stone Collection in Stöðvarfjörður, discovering some French charm in the village of Fáskrúðsfjörður and visiting the colourful village of Eskifjörður. In this area you will also find plenty of beautiful waterfalls and interesting hiking trails. You will stay the night in the Egilsstaðir area. 

Attractions of the day
Petra’s Stone Collection
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Fáskrúðsfjörður
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Day 6: Lake Mývatn

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Egilsstaðir
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Mývatn
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~ 255 km / 160 miles
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Continue from Egilstaðir to the amazing are of lake Mývatn. On arrival to Lake Mývatn you have numerous natural wonders to explore, including Dettifoss waterfall, Námaskarð pass with boiling mud pools and colorful mountains, Krafla volcano with the interesting crater Víti, Dimmuborgir lava park and the pseudo-craters at Skútustaðir. In the evening we recommend a relaxing bath in the Mývatn Nature Bath. Stay for the night in this area.

Attractions of the day
Lake Mývatn
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Dettifoss Waterfall
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Krafla
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Dimmuborgir
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Skútustaðir Pseudo Craters
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Day 7: Akureyri and the North of Iceland

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Mývatn
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Sauðarkrókur
DRIVING DISTANCE
~ 225 km / 140 miles
About your day

Visit Goðafoss waterfall (the waterfall of the gods) in the morning before heading for Akureyri, the largest town in the North of Iceland. Visit the beautiful Botanical Garden and have a look at the church overlooking the town. It is possible to join a horseback riding tour or a whale watching boat tour. The Laufás turf houses in Eyjafjörður are also a must visit while traveling in North-Iceland. Continue to the area of Sauðarkrokkur where you will stay for the night.

Attractions of the day
Goðafoss
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Akureyrarkirkja Church
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Akureyri
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Akureyri Botanical Garden
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Day 8: Waterfalls and Hot Springs

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Sauðarkrókur
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Reykjavík
DRIVING DISTANCE
~ 340 km / 215 miles
About your day

On the way back to Reykjavik you will visit the natural highlights of the West of Iceland. Visit the Grábrók volcanic crater and the Icelandic Settlement Centre in Borgarnes. Head to the Borgarfjörður district to see Deildartunguhver hot spring, the largest hot spring in Europe, and visit the beautiful waterfalls Barnafossar and Hraunfossar. In the afternoon we highly recommend to join an optional tour into a 300 meters long man-made ice tunnel. This ice tunnel is the largest in Europe. Drop-off your rental car in the evening and spend the night in Reykjavik.

Attractions of the day
Grábrók Crater
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Settlement Center in Borgarnes
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Barnafoss Waterfall
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Hraunfossar Waterfalls
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Deildartunguhver Hot Spring
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Day 9: Flight to Ilulissat in West Greenland

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Reykjavík
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Ilulissat
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Today the second part of your Iceland Greenland tour is starting! In the morning you take a flight from the domestic airport in Reykjavik to Ilulissat on the Westcoast of Greenland. This charming arctic village is situated at the mouth of the UNESCO listed Ilulissat Icefjord and on a clear day you will have a wonderful view over the ice cap from the plane. The rest of the day is free for you to explore the surroundings. If you are interested you can also go on an optional tour like a helicopter tour over the glacier, a whale watching safari or an excursion to a remote settlement in the area. You spend the night in Illulisat. Highlights of the day: Flight from Iceland to Greenland, Ilulissat, Ilulissat Icefjord, And more

Attractions of the day
Flight from Reykjavik to Ilulissat
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Ilulissat
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Day 10: Ice Fjord Boat Cruise

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Today you will go on a boat tour among the huge icebergs of the Ilulissat Icefjord. You will see huge pieces of ice which had broken off from the most productive glacier in the Northern hemisphere. The glacier flows about 30 meters a day and the icebergs get to the open sea just in front of the village Ilulissat. In the afternoon you can go on a hiking tour or we can also book a guided village tour or a kayaking adventure for you. You stay for a second night in Ilulissat.

Attractions of the day
Ilulissat
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Ilulissat Icefjörd Boat Tour
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Day 11: Flight back to Reykjavik

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Ilulissat
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Reykjavík
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Spend your last morning in Greenland with its colourful houses and Greenland dogs all around the city. We recommend to visit the Knud Rasmussen museum which gives an insight into local history and the life of this well known polar explorer and his many expeditions. The house which accommodates the museum dates from 1848 and was originally North Greenland’s first teaching college. In the early afternoon you fly back to Reykjavik where you stay for the night.

Attractions of the day
Flight from Ilulissat to Reykjavík
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Reykjavík City
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Reykjavík Old Harbour
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The Reykjavík Maritime Museum
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Day 12: Departure day

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Unfortunately, this is the last day of your Iceland Greenland tour. Transfer to the airport by bus. If your flight is in the afternoon we recommend to visit the famous Blue Lagoon situation only 20 minutes from the airport. There you can relax in the warm water before flying home. Have a safe flight and thanks for traveling with Iceland Unlimited.

Attractions of the day
The Blue Lagoon
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What's included in the tour

Included

11 nights accommodation (Budget-Comfort or Quality) with breakfast in Iceland & Greenland

Rental car of your choice for 7 days with unlimited mileage, CDW & VAT

GPS unit for easier navigation

WiFi hotspot in your rental car for easy internet access

Unlimited drivers for the rental car

Transfer from Keflavik International Airport to your accommodation in Reykjavík on arrival

Optional private information meeting with our travel consultant in Reykjavik before your tour starts

Return flight between Reykjavík and Ilulissat

Return transfer from Ilulissat Airport to your accommodation in Ilulissat

Boat tour in Ilulissat Icefjord

Transfer to Keflavík airport with pickup at your accommodation in Reykjavik upon departure

Written guides of the regions you will be visiting

24-hour emergency service

Taxes & service fee

Not included

Flights to/from Iceland

Meals & drinks at restaurants apart from what’s stated in the itinerary

Personal travel insurance

Gasoline

Discover local activities and adventures

Let your personal travel consultant know what other activities catch your eye and we’ll add them to your custom-made trip itinerary.

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Askja, Víti, Holuhraun and more – Super Jeep Highlands Adventure
ATV Tour Reykjavik - Easy Mountain tour
Blue Lagoon
Classic Whale Watching Husavik
Glacier Snowmobiling Iceland on Myrdalsjokull
Horse Riding North Iceland - Riding Tour and Heritage in Skagafjörður
Husavik whale watching & sailing on a Schooner
Ice Tunnel Iceland Tour - Go Into The Glacier - All Year
Iceland Glacier Walk on Solheimajokull
Iceland Helicopter Tour from Reykjavík - Geothermal Wonders
Inside The Volcano Tour
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Boat Tour in an Amphibian Boat
Jökulsárlón Zodiac Tour - Sail Among Icebergs & Close to the Glacier
Katla Ice Cave Tour from Vik
Reykjavik Northern Lights Tour by Super Jeep
Reykjavik Northern Lights Tour by Minibus
RIB boat express whale watching tour in Husavik
Silfra Diving Tour
Silfra Snorkeling Tour
Lava Cave Tour from Reykjavik
North Iceland: Snorkeling tour in volcanic sands
Sky Lagoon
Skaftafell Glacier Hike
Whale watching Reykjavik

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Unwind in the perfect accommodations

We handpick accommodations to ensure memorable stays for every type of traveler.

Comfort

Experience a higher level of comfort with our carefully selected comfort accommodations, each offering private facilities including a shower and toilet for your convenience and privacy. These lodges fall under the 3-star hotel category, providing a perfect blend of quality and value. Most properties boast an on-site restaurant where you can enjoy a variety of meals without needing to venture far. In Reykjavik, all comfort accommodations are ideally situated in central locations, giving you easy access to the city’s main attractions, shopping districts, and vibrant cultural spots. This category represents a significant upgrade in both comfort and service compared to budget options, making it an excellent choice for travelers seeking a cozy yet affordable stay. To make your mornings hassle-free, a delicious breakfast is included with your stay.

Quality

Our quality accommodations feature spacious private rooms with en-suite bathrooms, offering the choice of a relaxing bath or a refreshing shower, along with a private toilet to ensure maximum comfort and privacy. These rooms represent the best available lodging options, found within prestigious 4-star hotels or the finest, highest-quality lodges across each region. In Reykjavik, all quality accommodations are centrally located, placing you within easy reach of the city’s key attractions, shopping areas, and vibrant dining and cultural scenes. These accommodations provide an elevated experience with superior comfort, thoughtful amenities, and attentive service designed to make your stay truly memorable. To enhance your visit, a complimentary breakfast is included each morning, helping you start your day well-nourished and ready to explore.

Luxury

Our luxury accommodations feature exquisite suites and premium rooms within top-tier lodges and resorts, offering an elegant and sophisticated ambiance. Designed with refined decor and upscale touches, these accommodations provide a seamless blend of style, comfort, and exclusivity. Personalized services cater to your every need, ensuring a truly indulgent and tailored experience. In Reykjavik, all luxury accommodations are centrally located, placing you at the heart of the city’s vibrant cultural scene, fine dining, shopping, and key attractions. Whether you’re seeking a tranquil retreat or an immersive urban experience, these upscale lodgings deliver the perfect base. Classy, elegant, and supremely comfortable, our luxury options strive to provide a first-class stay marked by exceptional amenities, impeccable service, and attention to detail. Every aspect is carefully crafted to make your visit not just memorable, but extraordinary.

Get a vehicle that fits your needs

4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser
type
SUV Full size
Passengers
5
Luggage
4
Doors
5
TRANSMISSION
Automatic (Manual option available)
Kia Ceed Wagon
type
Intermediate Wagon
Passengers
5
Luggage
4
Doors
5
TRANSMISSION
Automatic (Manual option available)
Kia Rio
type
Compact Economy
Passengers
5
Luggage
2
Doors
5
TRANSMISSION
Automatic (Manual option available)
Hyundai H1
type
Van
Passengers
8
Luggage
5
Doors
5
TRANSMISSION
Automatic (Manual option available)
Volkswagen Golf
type
Compact
Passengers
5
Luggage
2
Doors
5
TRANSMISSION
Automatic (Manual option available)
4x4 Kia Sportage
type
SUV Full Size Intermediate
Passengers
5
Luggage
4
Doors
5
TRANSMISSION
Automatic (Manual option available)

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Yes. Visitors can drive in Iceland with a valid driver's license from their home country. If your license is not in Latin script, an international driving permit is recommended.

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What language is spoken in Iceland?

The official language is Icelandic, but English is widely spoken, especially in the tourism industry. Most locals are fluent and happy to assist visitors in English.

Is Iceland safe for tourists?

Yes, Iceland is one of the safest countries in the world with very low crime rates. However, nature can be unpredictable. Always follow weather alerts, road conditions, and safety advice when exploring outdoors.

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