Iceland · 9 - 16 October 2023

Lights! Ice! Action! BAG's Iceland Adventure

Join B.A.G. Travel on our EPIC 8-day, ALL-INCLUSIVE Iceland Adventure!

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Overview

Indulge in the majestic healing waters of the Blue Lagoon, trek across massive glaciers, walk behind huge waterfalls, earn a foodie badge, and more on an 8-day tour of Iceland: The Land of Fire and Ice!

Highlights

Take SIX incredible tours throughout Iceland.

Take SIX incredible tours throughout Iceland.

Soak in the majestic and soul-refreshing waters of the Blue Lagoon. ♨️

Soak in the majestic and soul-refreshing waters of the Blue Lagoon. ♨️

Search for the legendary Northern Lights with a local guide.

Search for the legendary Northern Lights with a local guide.

Hop on for a wild snowmobile adventure!

Hop on for a wild snowmobile adventure!

Explore an active volcano. 🌋

Explore an active volcano. 🌋

Discover mysterious black sand beaches.

Discover mysterious black sand beaches.

Stuff your happy face during a Reykjavik foodie tour. 🍴

Stuff your happy face during a Reykjavik foodie tour. 🍴

Gear up for a walk on one of Europe’s largest glaciers.

Gear up for a walk on one of Europe’s largest glaciers.

Watch geysers shoot for the sky!

Watch geysers shoot for the sky!

Tour through an enormous ice cave.

Tour through an enormous ice cave.

Soak up sights of the world’s most extraordinary collection of waterfalls

Soak up sights of the world’s most extraordinary collection of waterfalls

Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner included

Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner included

Hosts

This incredible trip was curated for you by our CEO, Mike Henderson, and will be conducted by some of Iceland's top adventure tourism guides.

Mike Henderson

Mike Henderson

Hey, travelers! My name is Mike Henderson, founder and CEO of B.A.G. Travel. I am a 10+ year group travel planning veteran who has traveled to over 25 countries with a passion for providing others the opportunity to experience life-changing global adventures. With a background in urban planning, I also enjoy immersing clients within locations beyond the surface-level experiences depicted in glossy travel brochures.


I am also an Executive Committee member of the annual Black Travel Expo and the founder of social travel and event groups totaling nearly 10k members under the "B.A.G." banner. I look forward to sharing our next adventure together.✈️

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Schedule

Departure on October 9, 2023. Prices start at $3,590 per person, with 4-star accommodations and daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The optional flight package is from Los Angeles (LAX) or New York (JFK).

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Departure for Iceland

DAY 1: Monday, October 9, 2023

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Optional round trip air packages offered from Los Angeles (LAX) or New York City (JFK) to Keflavik Airport (KEF).

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Reykjavík

Arrival and Orientation

DAY 2: Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Arrive at Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to meet the crew and your fellow adventurers.

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Reykjavík

Viking World Museum

DAY 2: Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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Enjoy a traditional Nordic-style breakfast and see the Viking ship Íslendingur (the Icelander), a replica of the famous Gokstad ship. 

While there, don't be shy about putting on some Viking costumes for an excellent, triumphant photo-op! 

Included

Breakfast

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Reykjavík

Explore the Reykjanes Peninsula

DAY 2: Tuesday, October 10, 2023
(cont'd)

Explore Gunnuhver, a bridge between the Eurasian and North American continental plates, or ride past the new lava to Krýsuvík before our coach heads to Reykjavík. 

Check in at Centerhotel Miðgarður and the rest of your day is free to explore Reykjavik. Afterwards, enjoy a 3-course Icelandic Welcome Dinner near our hotel.

Included

Dinner

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Reykjavík

Reykjavík Walking Tour

DAY 3: Wednesday, October 11, 
2023

After our hotel breakfast, this informative yet light-hearted tour takes you on foot around the heart of the capital with an English-speaking Icelandic local. 

During this fun urban trek, you will learn fun facts about Iceland’s history and rich culture full of Vikings, food, nightlife, music, trolls, elves, and of course...Thor! 

Included

Breakfast

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Grindavík

Blue Lagoon Iceland

DAY 3: Wednesday, October 11, 
2023 (cont'd.)

Imagine relaxing in a blend of seawater and geothermally heated spring water - rich in silica, minerals, and algae, surrounded by a lunar lava landscape. 

This uber-famous site, located within the UNESCO World Heritage Reykjanes Peninsula, is good for your skin and a real treat for the mind, body, and soul. The iconic white silica mud face masks are accessible to all lagoon guests.

Included

Lunch

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Highlands of Iceland

Northern Lights Search

DAY 3: Wednesday, October 11, 
2023 (cont'd.)

After dinner, we will hunt for the dazzling lights of the Aurora Borealis. This is truly one of nature’s greatest shows on Earth – and often tops the bucket lists of travelers from all over the globe! 

Join us on a thrilling journey from the artificial illumination of Reykjavik to the deep, dark countryside where this ghostly, glow-in-the-dark show can best reveal itself.

Included

Dinner

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South Coast of Iceland

South Coast Exploration

DAY 4: Thursday, October 12, 2023

Throughout the day, we can expect to see breathtaking landscapes consisting of vast lava fields, waterfalls, black sand beaches, and glacier tongues.

Check out of Centerhotel Miðgarður

Seljalandsfoss: As intimidating as it looks and sounds upon approach - upon closer inspection, you discover a sneaky-little walkway tucked behind this thundering cascade.

Skógafoss: Located at the foot of a famous volcano, Eyjafjallajökull. 

Reynisfjara: a black sand beach full of picturesque basalt column formations that will greet us. This noir-fantasy beach is also famously known for some of the dazzling scenery seen in Game of Thrones. 

Vík: we will ride through this charming little town and grab lunch along the way to our next hotel.

Hvolsvöllur: The group will explore the Lava and Volcano center exhibition, which will give an excellent insight into the volcanic geology in the area and Iceland (admission included).

More lights, anyone?: After some rest, we will hunt again for those enchanting northern lights! Being in the countryside, away from the city lights, is excellent for spotting this natural phenomenon.

Check in at Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon

Included

Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner

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South Coast of Iceland

South Coast Exploration

DAY 5: Friday, October 13, 2023

Today, you will get to know the enormous Vatnajökull Glacier as we venture into an ice cave's sparkling blue/white world with a qualified guide. Getting up close and personal with the vast glacial tongue of the great Vatnajökull is an explorer’s dream!

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Jökulsárlón Ice Lagoon: Exploring this renowned lagoon, made famous by several blockbuster movies such as Batman Begins and The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, is an unforgettable experience! Many natural ice sculptures from the receding Breiðamerkurjökull Glacier jostle for position in the lagoon before being washed onto the nearby Diamond Beach. There, you will see them glittering like diamonds as they rest on the dramatic coal blackness of the sand.

Vatnajökull Ice Caves: Next, we go into the glacier with a qualified guide. New caves are formed each winter by the melt/freeze cycle of the glacier. Our journey into an ice cave will be an excellent opportunity for you to photograph the shimmering, deep shades of jewel-blue light that pass through the glacial ice!

Hella: Yes, as in…a town named after the Norse Goddess of the Underworld!💀 We will stop to enjoy lunch en route.

Skaftafell Nature Reserve: a green area amid amazingly jagged mountains and glacier-topped peaks. The otherworldly scenery of Skaftafell promises to be a highlight of our tour!

Check in at Stracta Hotel

Included

Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner

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The Golden Circle

Golden Circle Tour

DAY 6: Saturday, October 14, 2023

This morning, we drive off to Southwestern Iceland's deservedly-popular "Golden Circle" area on a SUPER JEEP. 

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Þingvellir National Park: a UNESCO World Heritage Site most famous for it's lava field rift valley that sepearates the North-American and Eurasian continental plates. It is also here that Iceland’s first parliament, Althingi, was founded in 930 AD.

Geysir - the original “geyser”: At this world-renowned geothermal area you can witness gurgling bubbling water bursting up to 25 meters high and the ground bubbling underneath your feet. Despite Geysir being the name source for every “hot reverse waterfall” worldwide, nearby Strokkur is now the show's main star as it bursts every 4 to 10 minutes. 

The Golden Waterfall: "The Golden waterfall" is an incredible sight and a perfect photo spot, with water rushing down three steps of lava layers exhibiting breathtaking power and grandeur. 

Snowmobile Time!: Next up, we kick the action into a higher gear and go for a 1-hour snowmobiling ride on Langjökull, Iceland’s second-largest glacier. Our snowmobile guides will welcome and brief us on safety and proper gear. 

Lights Round 3?: Our guides will keep an eye out for the Northern Lights on our way back to Reykjavík and will make a short stop if conditions allow it.

Check in at Centerhotel Miðgarður

Included

Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner

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Reykjavík

Reykjavík Foodie Tour

DAY 7: Sunday, October 15, 2023

After breakfast, enjoy your free day to relax or add a nearby, optional day activity to your experience in Iceland.

Evening Reykjavík Foodie Tour: enjoy a wide range of delicious (and some unusual) dishes as we stroll around the city to learn about the history behind various traditional Icelandic dishes. 

Included

Breakfast, Dinner

KEF

Keflavík International Airport (KEF)

Departure

Day 8: Monday, October 16, 2023

After breakfast, check out of Centerhotel Miðgarður 

Take a departure transfer to Keflavík International Airport (KEF) in your private coach without a guide 
(it is included if you select our optional flight package from LAX or JFK).

Included

Breakfast

What's included

What's Included

All transfers and transportation if traveling with the group are private, deluxe, air-conditioned coaches and English-speaking guide.

Departure Guide

Iceland Adventure Tour guided sightseeing and admissions as per the itinerary

Gratuities to Restaurant Staff and Hotel Porters

Local taxes on accommodation and sightseeing tours, based on current rates

All-Inclusive Meals as indicated on the itinerary (excludes alcoholic drinks)

First Class Hotels w/porterage

Arrival Meet and Greet Guide

OPTIONAL AIRFARE - if you need flights to/from Reykjavík, see our posted air packages from LAX or JFK.

Visas and Transfers + their handling fees

Tips for the Tour Guides and Drivers – suggested amount is $6.00 (USD) a day for each guide and $3.00 (USD) a day for each driver.

Optional Iceland Adventure Tour activities – some may be added later as part of this trip and invoiced for separate booking.

Meals that are not listed in the itinerary

Tip and Gratuity Increase in local tax rates

Early room check-in; late room check-out

Standard check-in time is 3 pm, and check-out time is 10 am

Personal items

Miscellaneous fees, i.e., individual transfers; passports, extra hotel charges (mini bar, spa, gym, etc.); airline seat selection, laundry, meals not listed in the itinerary, beverages at meals, and baggage fees

See https://www.bagtravel.net/terms-and-conditions/ for our full list of exclusions.

Travel Protection Insurance - strongly recommended for any trip. To purchase, add to your cart before checkout.

Trip Tips

On a free day, visit the Blue Lagoon once more. ♨️

On a free day, visit the Blue Lagoon once more. ♨️

On a free day in Reykjavík, take a second dip in the Blue Lagoon. Inquire with your Host for more details.

Reviews

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I joined BAG Travel to Puerto Vallarta on May 2022. It was a great trip; got to meet new friends to travel with, and got to experience new activities that haven't done before on my previous visits to PVR. Would definitely join more trips in the future.

Alex Corona

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The Yosemite trip was very enjoyable and well- organized. The chartered bus was very comfortable and made for an easy entry/exit into/from the park. There was a lot of flexibility to chose activities every day and as an avid hiker I did a 16 mile loop hike with absolutely stunning views! Definitely recommend this trip whether it’s your first time to Yosemite or whether you are a repeat visitor.

Alex Kogoi

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Midgardur by Center Hotels

Midgardur by Center Hotels

This four-star modern hotel in the center of Reykjavík makes for the perfect base on our Iceland adventure with a spa & gym, Jörgensen kitchen, and complimentary daily breakfast. 

Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon Hotel

Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon Hotel

This four-star jewel in the Icelandic tundra is conveniently located for our trek to the nearby Jokulsarlon Glacier. Check out their eye-popping video!


Stracta Hotel

Stracta Hotel

This expansive, four-star hotel complex is a luxurious place to rest our heads after a long day around the sights of Hella. Yes, as in…a town named after the Norse Goddess of the Underworld! 💀 

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