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Iceland: Selfoss, Daeli, Akureyri, Reykjavik
Small groups of no more than 16 travelers, guaranteed
Icelandic culture and traditions, together with the power of nature, combine for an unforgettable adventure in an unspoiled land of stark beauty. Meet hardy locals who carve a living from both the land and sea in farming communities and fishing villages. Watch for whales, journey near the Arctic Circle at Akureyri, and feel small against the thunderous falls and dramatic vistas that await.
12 days starting from $7,195
including international airfare from New York or Newark
Single Supplement: FREE
Departure Dates: May-Sep
Activity Level: Moderate
IT'S INCLUDED
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10 nights accommodation, plus 1 night in the U.S. on trips that return in September and October (does not apply to travelers whose final destination is New York or Boston)
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International airfare, airport transfers, government taxes, fees, and airline fuel surcharges unless you choose to make your own air arrangements (please note due to government actions taxes may change)
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All land transportation and 1 internal flight
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23 meals-11 breakfasts, 7 lunches, and 5 dinners (including 1 Home-Hosted Dinner)
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25 small group activities
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Services of a local O.A.T. Trip Experience Leader
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Gratuities for local guides, drivers, and luggage porters
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5% Frequent Traveler Credit toward your next adventure
ITINERARY
DAY 1 • Depart U.S.
Fly overnight from the U.S. to Keflavik, Iceland.
DAY 2 • Arrive in Keflavik, Iceland • Selfoss
Arrive in Keflavik, Iceland in the early morning hours. Transfer to Selfoss, and meet fellow travelers who took our Westman Islands: Volcanic Landscapes & Puffins pre-trip extension. Gather for a Welcome Dinner this evening.
Meals: B,D | Hotel Selfoss or similar
DAY 3 • Visit wool studio • Explore the Golden Circle
Visit a local wool studio for an interactive session on wool-dying, spinning, and knitting. Because of our small group size, we'll be able to help craft wool products using traditional techniques and speak openly with the studio owner about the Icelandic wool industry. Then discover Iceland's Golden Circle, a ring of natural highlights: Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir hot spring area, and Thingvellir National Park. This afternoon, return to Selfoss.
Meals: B | Hotel Selfoss or similar
DAY 4 • Discover Seljalandsfoss Waterfall • Super Jeep tour
Begin your day with a visit to Seljalandsfoss Waterfall, a 180-foot thundering cascade shrouded in great clouds of mist. Later, travel to Vik Village and experience the rugged Icelandic landscape by Super Jeep. We may drive to the dormant glacier of Kotlujokull, or alternatively, we'll head to Hofdabrekku Heidi Mountain.
Meals: B,L | Hotel Selfoss or similar
DAY 5 • A Day in the Life of an Icelandic horse farm
Travel to a family-run farm in Daeli for our A Day in the Life overnight experience. Meet members of the owner's family and learn about their small businesses. You'll also have the opportunity to meet Icelandic horses first brought to the country by Viking settlers.
Meals: B,L,D | Daeli Guest House or similar
ADVENTURE HIGHLIGHT
On Day 5, you'll experience A Day in the Life of rural Iceland when you spend the night at an Icelandic horse farm, where you'll have the opportunity to participate in daily tasks.
DAY 6 • Akureyri • Herring Era Museum • Visit botanical gardens
Travel to Siglufjordur, a fishing village along the northern coast. Here, you'll visit the Herring Era Museum, the largest maritime museum in Iceland. Witness eleven different types of boats, a documentary about herring fisheries, and more. Then, travel to Akureyri, Iceland's second-largest urban area, and visit the local botanical gardens.
Meals: B,D | Berjaya Akureyri Hotel or similar
DAY 7 • Visit Hverabraud & Namafjall • Walking tour of Dimmuborgir • Godafoss Waterfall • Home-Hosted Dinner
Visit Hverabraud, where we'll observe how locals harness geothermal energy to make homemade bread. Then, discover the Lake Myvatn area, the pseudo-crater field at Skutustadir, and the "black castle" lava formations of Dimmuborgir. Later, stop at a viewpoint overlooking the Namafjall geothermic area and Godafoss Waterfall before returning to Akureyri for a Home-Hosted Dinner.
Meals: B,L,D | Berjaya Akureyri Hotel or similar
DAY 8 • Explore Dalvik • Whale-watching excursion
Board a restored fishing vessel in Dalvik for a whale-watching excursion. The onboard staff members are experts on local marine life, and with their help, we'll try to spot minke whales, white-beaked dolphins, harbor porpoises, and humpback whales. Later, return to Akureyri.
Meals: B,L | Berjaya Akureyri Hotel or similar
DAY 9 • Fly to Reykjavik • Visit Perlan museum
Fly back to Reykjavik and visit Perlan, a modern, interactive museum that showcases Iceland's fascinating natural wonders, from the geothermal forces beneath the earth, to the icy glaciers that cover the surface.
Meals: B,L | Radisson Park Inn or similar
ADVENTURE HIGHLIGHT
On Day 4, embark on a memorable Super Jeep tour, an off-road excursion through Iceland's rugged volcanic moonscapes.
DAY 10 • Explore Reykjavik • Geothermal power plant visit • Árbæjarsafn open-air museum
Visit the Hellisheidarvirkjun Geothermal Power Plant, where we'll learn about energy production in Iceland. We'll continue to the Árbæjarsafn open-air historical museum in Reykjavik to gain insight into the living and working conditions of Icelanders in the past.
Meals: B,L | Radisson Park Inn or similar
DAY 11 • Visit the Blue Lagoon
Enjoy a relaxing dip in the famed Blue Lagoon. The water in the lagoon-comprised of 70% sea water, 30% fresh water and maintained at a steady 100°F-is rich in blue-green algae, mineral salts and silica mud, all of which exfoliate the skin and leave it feeling smooth. For those who prefer an alternative to soaking, this complex also features restaurants, a hotel, a spa, steam rooms, a sauna, and even a waterfall that provides a hydraulic massage.
Meals: B,L,D | Radisson Park Inn or similar
DAY 12 • Return to U.S.
Transfer to the airport for your flight home or begin your Greenland's Natural Splendor & Inuit Culture post-trip extension.
Meals: B
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Special Departure available on this adventure. Call for details.
PERSONALIZE YOUR EXPERIENCE on your Iceland adventure
OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS
Choose to maximize your discoveries and value when you add a pre- or post-trip extension—or both—to your adventure.
Westman Islands: Volcanic Landscapes & Puffins
PRE-TRIP: 3 nights from$2,195
This destination is only available as a trip extension
Experience the kaleidoscopic beauty of red cliffs, black sand, and green countryside of this archipelago off of Iceland's southern coast, the premier home of the Atlantic puffin.
IT’S INCLUDED
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Roundtrip ferry from Landeyjahofn to the Westman Islands
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Transfer from the Westman Islands to Selfoss
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3 nights accommodation
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8 meals-4 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 3 dinners
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4 small group activities
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Services of a local O.A.T. Trip Experience Leader
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Gratuities for local guides, drivers, and luggage porters
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All transfers
Learn more at www.oattravel.com/ice-westman-2026
Greenland's Natural Splendor & Inuit Culture
POST-TRIP: 4 nights from $3,595
This destination is only available as a trip extension
Explore the magnificent ice caps and picturesque coastal villages of Greenland, and immerse yourself in the Inuit way of life.
IT’S INCLUDED
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Roundtrip airfare between Reykjavik and Kulusuk
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4 nights accommodation
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11 meals-4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 3 dinners
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5 small group activities
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Services of a local O.A.T. Trip Experience Leader
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Gratuities for local guides, drivers, and luggage porters
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All transfers, including 2 internal helicopter flights
Learn more at www.oattravel.com/ice-greenland-2026