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This depends! Iceland's popular south coast is home to highlights including Reykjavik, the Blue Lagoon, Seljalandsfjoss waterfall, and the popular Golden Circle route, as well as plenty of places to see the Northern Lights in winter. It is possible to cover this area in 2–5 days.

However, if you wish to head north, to the country's lesser-visited areas such as Akureyri and the Westfjords, then you need to allow a little more time. We recommend around 7–10 days for a complete exploration of Iceland.

The majority of our tours, including our most popular 5-day Land of the Northern Lights itinerary, include a visit to the Blue Lagoon, where you can relax in the natural geothermal spa surrounded by a dramatic-looking lava field.

If you've got your heart set on a tour that doesn't already include the Blue Lagoon, then don't worry. It can be booked locally, and you can go before or after your tour. We can arrange pre- and post-tour accommodation if required.

In 2021, the brand new Sky Lagoon opened in Reykjavik, which is set to rival the Blue Lagoon. Some of our trips visit this location instead of Blue Lagoon.

Well, we certainly think so! The benefits of booking a package Iceland tour are that you save money by not having to book everything separately, and you can enjoy peace of mind that all of your transport, accommodation, and sightseeing is arranged for you. As Iceland experts, we can guarantee you an efficient itinerary that doesn't miss any of the highlights. And if it's the Northern Lights you're after, on many of our tours we include a dedicated Northern Lights programmer to give you the very best chance to spot the magical Aurora Borealis. And don't forget you will be accompanied the entire way by an expert local guide and a group of fun and friendly like-minded travelers!

The Golden Circle is a popular touring route that covers some of Iceland's best-known natural wonders. It's a circular loop that starts in Reykjavik and includes Thingvellir National Park, Geysir Geothermal Area, and Gullfoss waterfall. You'll get to see all three of these sites on the majority of our Iceland tours, escorted by a knowledgeable guide. Check out our dedicated guide to the Golden Circle if you would like to know more about these impressive sites.

The average group size on our Iceland trips is 20 travellers, but the maximum group size varies from 18 to 40 depending on the tour; check each itinerary for detail.

You'll be travelling with people from English-speaking countries around the world, so you can expect an eclectic mix of personalities and ages, ranging from those in their 20s to those over 60. Children over the age of 8 years are welcome on our Iceland tours.

On our Iceland tours, we use simple yet comfortable hotels that offer great value for money. Rooms are cozy with all the essentials you need. On tours where we stay in the rural town of Hella, you'll stay in homely cottages, a great base for Northern Lights hunting in the dark evenings. If you prefer a higher standard of accommodation, then our 'comfort' upgrade is just the ticket on and of the Northern Lights.

To get from A to B, you'll be travelling on heated coaches that provide free WiFi for you to plaster your photos of Iceland's incredible landscapes straight onto social media. The large windows on our coaches make this even easier, while those not so attached to their phones can simply enjoy the changing scenery. On tours with smaller group sizes, we will use minibuses instead, offering a similar level of comfort.

If you want to see the Northern Lights, then the very best time to visit Iceland is between November and February. This coincides with the darkest months of winter, so there will be better opportunities to see the lights during the long nights.

But if you're in Iceland to see waterfalls swelled with snowmelt, to relax in the Blue Lagoon, and to stroll along the black sand of the Reykjanes Peninsula on the south coast, then the longer days of sunlight between June and August are best. For more details, head to our best time to visit Iceland page.

According to the 2023 LGBTQ+ Travel Safety Index, Iceland scores an A- rating for LGBTQ+ traveller safety, ranking 11th out of 203 countries.

Same-sex marriage is legal, and there are constitutional and worker protections in place for people of all sexual orientations. Hate crimes against members of the LGBTQ+ community are partially criminalized, and 76–100% of consulted citizens consider Iceland a good place to live for gay and lesbian people. There are no legal punishments for same-sex relations, and most trips for LGBTQ+ travelers to Iceland are trouble-free.

The LGBTQ+ Travel Safety Index is designed to provide a good overall picture of attitudes towards the LGBTQ+ community in each country and may not reflect the experience of foreign travelers to the country.

On some of our Iceland trips, we can book pre- or post-tour accommodation for you if you would like to extend your stay in Iceland. You can see the cost of pre- and post-tour accommodation on the relevant webpage for each tour where it applies. Please note that on our Iceland Overnight Adventure, Geysers, Glaciers & Golden Circle, and Iceland North & South tours, we are unable to book pre- and post-tour accommodation, so you will need to make your own arrangements for these tours. On the rest of our Iceland trips, we can gladly assist you with booking extra accommodation.

Yes, you can. A whale-watching cruise is included on our Iceland North & South and South Iceland Summer Explorer tours, and it is an optional activity on Iceland Circle. Keep your eyes peeled! We don't organize whale watching ourselves on our other Iceland vacation packages, but it's easy to book locally, and your tour leader can give you a flyer with a discount code. From Reykjavik's Old Harbor, you can join a whale-watching boat excursion off Iceland's south coast, spending roughly three hours out on the water in search of humpback whales, minke whales, killer whales, and other species of whale and dolphin in their natural habitat. The excursions are available year-round, though the summer months (mid-June to August) are the best time to go whale watching in Iceland. You can also book puffin-watching excursions too! Whale-watching cruises depart from other locations around the country, in Dalvik, for example.