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Iceland: The Snaefellsnes Peninsula, Volcanoes & Hiking Húsafell

10 days, Reykjavik to Reykjavik

10 days

Reykjavik to Reykjavik

From$46899HKD
Valid on May 25 2025
Trip Code: ELGI

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Travel Style: The Geluxe Collection

With perfectly paced itineraries, one-of-a-kind accommodations, and comfort at their very core, these premium active trips are adventure at its finest.

Service Level: Upgraded

Quality accommodations and more inclusions than on other G Adventures tours, like meals, private transport, and activities.

Physical Rating: 3 - Average

Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.

Trip Type: Small Group

Small group experience; Max 16, avg 12.

Age requirement: 18+

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10 days

Reykjavik to Reykjavik

From$46899HKD
Valid on May 25 2025
Trip Code: ELGI

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In a number of impactful ways, your adventure directly benefits the local people and places we visit.

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Trees planted for this trip: 10

Map of the route for Iceland: The Snaefellsnes Peninsula, Volcanoes & Hiking Húsafell

Places visited

Itinerary

Day 1Reykjavik: The Land of Fire and Ice

Northern lights flicker across the sky as you soak in the naturally warm hot springs water. Breathe in the crisp air and scan a sea of ice standing atop a glacier. There is nowhere like the land of ice and fire. We welcome you to Reykjavik, and to Iceland, and invite you to experience duality where rugged volcanic rock shares the skyline with sparkling glaciers.

Meals included:

Dinner

Day 2Reykjavik: The Snafellsnes Peninsula

Made famous by Jules Verne's 'Journey to the center of the Earth', this peninsula is known for its spectacular landscapes. You'll visit small fishing towns and make various stops throughout the day. Experience some truly incredible scenery that serve as a precursor for what is to come on the rest of your adventure across Iceland.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 3Hella: Welcomed by Waterfalls

Head away from the city today as you venture into the Icelandic countryside where you'll get out for the first of many explorations on foot. You'll visit majestic waterfalls and even get the opportunity to walk behind one of them, feeling the power of the thundering water cascade from the heights.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Dinner

Day 4Hella: Gjáin Valley Hike and the Secret Lagoon

Volcanic landscapes and waterfalls abound as you hike in the hidden gem of the Gjáin Valley. Witness the meeting of two rivers at Hjálparfoss and soak in a geothermal pool with a spouting geyser. This is Iceland in all it's glory.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 5Hella: Hike to Skógafoss

Discover more of Iceland's stunning natural beauty as you hike to Skõgarfoss, arguably one of the most mesmerising waterfalls in the country. Featured in films from Thor to The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, you may be familiar with this landmark already. Take in all of the spectacular scenery and learn about the volcanic origins of Iceland's powerful natural formation at the place where two continental plates meet.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 6Húsafell: The Golden Circle

Keep your camera handy today as you visit the highlights along the famed Golden Circle route where you'll see majestic waterfalls and a geyser that spouts water high up into the sky. You'll also taste bread that was baked underground with Iceland's ever-present geothermal energy. Stay active by hiking to another stunning waterfall from Thingvellir National Park.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Foodie Moment Geothermal Bakery

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 7Húsafell: Into a Glacier

Pristine and untouched natural beauty is the theme today as you set off to explore Langjokull, the second-largest glacier in the whole of Iceland. Travel up the snowy white slopes before immersing yourself in man-made ice tunnels, surrounded by ice in the heart of the glacier.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 8Húsafell: Your OMG Day

Immerse yourself further into Iceland's stunning landscapes as you explore by foot, with the choice of either a more challenging or moderate hike. Traverse the canyon and view interesting rock formations and sculptures by the artist Páll Guõmundsson, a Húsafell native, or follow in the footsteps of past travellers who blazed the trail between different regions of Iceland along natural water springs.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your OMG Day Choice of Hikes from Húsafell

Meals included:

Breakfast | Dinner

Day 9Reykjavik: Lava Tube Cave Exploration

Leaving Húsafell behind, you'll head to Vidgelmir cave where you'll see first hand the impact of volcanic activity. Wander into the depths of this magical underworld, where the incredible colours and unique geologic formations once sealed away in darkness are now accessible for you to see and enjoy.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Dinner

Day 10Reykjavik

Today your adventure comes to an end and you can depart at any time.

Meals included:

Breakfast
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Your OMG Stay

Landhotel Hella

Hella, Iceland

3 nights (Day 3 - 5)

Nestled in Southern Iceland, boasting views of highlands, lowlands, and midlands, the Scandinavian design makes you feel at peace with Iceland’s diverse nature. Built with reduced energy consumption and sustainability in mind, you can feel good knowing Landhótel is deeply focussed on reducing harmful impact.

Why we love this stay

  • 1. Soaking in the outdoor hot tub provides unmatched views of the Icelandic wilderness and vast skies.
  • 2. Produce is bought directly from local farmers lessening greenhouse gasses by fuel consumption.
  • 3. Landhótel is centrally located in Southern Iceland allowing for easy access to multiple hiking trails and stunning waterfalls.

What's Included

  • Your Foodie Moment: Geothermal Bakery, Laugarvatn
  • Your OMG Day: Choice of Hikes from Húsafell, Húsafell
  • Complimentary arrival transfer, Orientation drive and walk in Reykjavik
  • Welcome dinner
  • Sky Lagoon visit
  • Full-day excursion to the Snafellsnes Peninsula
  • Gjáin Valley hike
  • Hjálparfoss visit
  • Secret Lagoon Hot Spings
  • Skõgafoss Waterfall Hike
  • Visit the Lava Centre
  • Geothermal Bakery visit
  • See Gulfoss, Geysir and Thingvellir along the Golder Circle Route
  • Öxarárfoss Waterfall hike
  • Expedition into Langjokull Glacier
  • Excursion within Vidgelmir Lava Cave
  • Farewell Dinner
  • All tips included for activities and meals, except for CEO and porterage
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodations

Hotels (9 nts).

Meals

9 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 5 dinners
Allow USD310-405 for meals not included.

Transportation

Private vehicle, walking.

Staff & experts

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Available extras (Add these to your tour when you book)

Silfra Fissure Snorkelling in Thingvellir National Park (from Reykjavik) - From $1289.00

Float between the American and Eurasian continental plates and explore the incredible rock formations. Located in the heart of Þingvellir National Park, with clear, narrow blue water channels, Silfra Fissure is one of Iceland’s most incredible spots for snorkelling and regularly rated as one of world's top ten dive sites. Activity includes roundtrip transportation from Reykjavík (about 35 mins each way). Travellers with certain medical conditions cannot participate in this activity and it is non-refundable. Please read the following document to verify that you are able to meet the activity requirements as no refund can be issued if you are declined participation due to one of these conditions: https://adventures.is/media/230104/arctic-adventures-snorkeling-silfra-guide.pdf

My Own Room - From $23479.00

If you're travelling solo and would prefer to have your own private room throughout your trip, select this option during the online booking process.

Make it a private tour

Book this tour as a private departure, with your own CEO and all the benefits of a G Adventures group tour.

Iceland: The Snaefellsnes Peninsula, Volcanoes & Hiking Húsafell

| 10 days - Reykjavik to Reykjavik - from $46899 HKD