Iceland summer small group holiday
Single supplement from £899 - £945.
Mimimum age 16.
Description of Iceland summer small group holiday
Iceland’s famous Ring Road follows the island’s craggy coastline, connecting the most inhabited parts of the country and passing its most spectacular landmarks. Starting in the tiny but spirited capital city of Reykjavik, where you’ll have a little time to discover its striking architecture and infamous nightlife, we’ll set off east on this circular tour of the land of fire and ice.
This 10 day guided tour takes in the thundering waterfalls, fjords and powerful geysers that punctuate the pristine landscapes. By visiting in the summer, we can make the most of the longer hours of daylight, see the burst of wildflowers that carpet the meadows and enjoy the abundance of wildlife. Seals, whales, puffins and other birdlife are best spotted at this time of the year.
Travelling by minibus, we’ll stop at Seljalandsfoss Waterfall, where we can walk behind the falling wall of water, and explore the dramatic black sands of Reynisfjara beach. In the Vatnajokull National Park, we’ll watch the floating ice boulders on Jokulsarlon lagoon and try to spot seals swimming in the blue waters. Passing the edge of the Arctic Circle, we’ll head south again to experience the roar of Europe’s most powerful waterfall, Dettifoss. After some city sightseeing in Akureyri, we’ll take famous Golden Circle route where we can discover Gullfoss, Geysir and Thingvellir National Park.
Along the way we’ll stop in small fishing villages, where herds of reindeer populate the hillsides, stay in farmhouses and cosy cottages, and eat locally sourced langoustine and traditional Icelandic recipes.
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Single supplement from £899 - £945.
Mimimum age 16.
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1 Reviews of Iceland summer small group holiday
Reviewed on 01 Jul 2026 by Ruth Law
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Wild flowers at Skaftafell Nature Reserve - for some reason I hadn't realised how many wild flowers I'd see in Iceland. Icebergs at Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon - even though the weather was cold and wet!
Whale-watching trip - we saw white-beaked dolphins, humpback and minke whales. Then had Coffee and snacks with our guide and his wife and son at their second home - such a privilege to be invited into somebody's home in another country
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Do everything that's on offer - but you'll probably need wet weather gear!
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes - our guide chose to visit shops/cafes in very out-of-the-way places. He made it clear that some of them were struggling to survive.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
I've been thinking about going to Iceland for years, but was always put off by the cost. It was definitely worth the money.
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CARBON REDUCTIONAs a travel company we're acutely aware of our impact on the environment. Each one of our tours displays a carbon footprint, and we're working to reduce our emissions by regularly reviewing our itineraries and embracing lower-impact styles of travel such as trains, public buses or walking – which aren't just better for the planet, but we believe offer a more enjoyable and authentic travel experience too. We're a Certified B Corp that's committed to creating unforgettable adventures while protecting our planet for future generations.
On this trip we make use of Reykjavik's excellent public shuttle bus to and from the airport. Using this service means you can arrive at any time of the day and share transport to reduce the amount of traffic on Iceland's roads, yet still arrive directly at your hotel.
Nearly 100 % of Iceland's electricity comes from geothermal and hydroelectric sources, and most heating is geothermal as well. The hotel we use on this trip are powered by renewable energy from the grid.
ENVIROMENT & WILDLIFE
We strive to support nature and biodiversity through protection and regeneration projects, and for every customer that travels with us we make a donation to Rewilding Britain and Cool Earth.
Water in Iceland is excellent quality and we encourage all customers to carry a re-usable bottle with them and fill up during the day, avoiding the need for single-use plastic bottles. Where tap water isn't safe to drink we recommend Water-to-Go bottles, a filtration bottle allowing you to drink water from any source.
Our ground agent is working on a reforestation project with local authorities to plant an Icelandic forest of local trees adn fauna.
People
Working with a small local operator we travel with Icelandic guides which allows us to learn all about modern life in Iceland and hear the history as their share local myths and legends that have been passed down through the generations.During the trip we stay in small family run hotels and guesthouses, getting a chance to meet the owners and understand how their life changes with the seasons, from the near permanent daylight of the Midnight Sun to the short daylight hours in the winter months.
As a company we have valuable and longstanding partnerships with UK charities Toilet Twinning and Send a Cow, plus many smaller initiatives and projects around the world. We’re members of the UK travel industry body AITO because we believe it’s important to share our knowledge and experience, as well as learn from other operators.
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