Iceland small group trips

June to August brings the longest days, the mildest weather and puffins at Dyrholaey. May and September are quieter at the big sights, and September brings the first dark nights. April and October are cooler, with a chance of snow on the high passes, but have the fewest visitors.

Answer for Iceland: the Ring Road, Glacier Lagoon and Lake Myvatn

Moderately fit. Expect walks of 1 to 5 km most days on uneven, often wet ground; the longest is about 1.5 hours to Svartifoss and back with a steady climb. The steps at Skogafoss and the Hverfjall crater rim are optional, and you can stay with the minibus at any stop.

Answer for Iceland: the Ring Road, Glacier Lagoon and Lake Myvatn

A room of your own is from CAD 1,450 more than the shared price, shown before you book with no surprise at checkout. Solo travellers are welcome on every departure, and you never have to drive: the driver and guide take care of the roads, the weather and the stops.

Answer for Iceland: the Ring Road, Glacier Lagoon and Lake Myvatn

The small-group trip runs with 7 to 12 guests in one minibus, so everyone hears the guide at each stop and fits around one table at lunch. Some Iceland group tours take up to 18 guests, and coach tours far more.

Answer for Iceland: the Ring Road, Glacier Lagoon and Lake Myvatn

Pick your start date and request to book; no payment is taken at that point. We check hotels, the flight and your guide for that date and confirm within 24 hours. The small group starts from CAD 7,245 per person sharing, taxes included, and the private trip from CAD 13,040 per person.

Answer for Iceland: the Ring Road, Glacier Lagoon and Lake Myvatn

Canadian and US citizens do not need a visa for a short stay in Iceland, which is in the Schengen area. Your passport should be valid for at least three months beyond the day you leave. Europe's ETIAS travel authorisation is due to start for visa-free visitors; we confirm before you fly whether it applies.

Answer for Iceland: the Ring Road, Glacier Lagoon and Lake Myvatn

We run this trip from late June to early September. Before then, snow often lies on the upper Skoga river path and the Thorsmork track can be closed or the rivers too high. July and August are the mildest months; early September is quieter, with the first dark nights for the Northern Lights.

Answer for Iceland Hiking: Thorsmork, Skaftafell and the South Coast

For the full walks, you should be comfortable hiking 4 to 6 hours with climbs of about 200 to 550 m on rough, wet paths. Every hiking day also has an easy option of about 1.5 to 2.5 hours, and day 5 is a light day. If you walk regularly at home on hills, you will be fine.

Answer for Iceland Hiking: Thorsmork, Skaftafell and the South Coast

A room of your own for all six nights is from CAD 1,095 on top of the small-group price, shown before you request to book, with nothing added later. Solo guests join the same group, table and activities as everyone else, and with 7 to 12 guests in one minibus nobody is left out of the conversation.

Answer for Iceland in Winter: Northern Lights, the South Coast and an Ice Cave

Pick your start date and request to book; no payment is taken at that point. Send your preferred dates as an enquiry. We check availability and provide the final quote, itinerary and booking terms before you accept. No payment is taken when you send the request. The trip ends at KEF by about 2:15 pm, so it fits a stopover on the way to Europe. Your own dates are a private trip or an independent quote.

Answer for Iceland for three generations: the Golden Circle, Snaefellsnes and the South Coast