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Small Group Discovery
Select Globus 2021 Europe tours are limited to an average of just 24 guests per tour. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus European tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery Europe vacation is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.
2022 Tour itinerary
Total meals included:
- 7 breakfasts, 7 dinners
ARRIVE IN REYKJAVIK, ICELAND
Day1
Welcome to Reykjavik! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Meals included:
- Dinner
REYKJAVIK–HELLISHEIÐARVIRKJUN–GEYSIR–GULLFOSS–THINGVELLIR–BORGARNES.
Day2
REYKJAVIK Orientation drive.
HELLISHEIÐARVIRKJUN Visit to the geothermal heat and electric power station.GEYSIR Stop at the hot springs and LF taste local specialties with a glass of Geysir Schnapps.
GULLFOSS Take pictures at the Gullfoss waterfalls.THINGVELLIR LF Walk through the rift valley that marks the separation between the North American and European tectonic plates en route to Borgarnes.
31 mi / 50 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
BORGARNES–HAUGANES–AKUREYRI
Day3
HAUGANES LF Whale-watching cruise before continuing to Akureyri.
217 mi / 350 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
AKUREYRI–GOĐAFOSS–LAKE MÝVATN–DETTIFOSS–BORGARFJÖRĐUR EYSTRI
Day4
AKUREYRI Orientation includes the botanical gardens.
GOĐAFOSS Take pictures of the “Waterfall of the Gods.”Scenic drive to the lovely blue Lake Mývatn.
LAKE MÝVATN Stop at the geothermal Mývatn Nature Baths.DETTIFOSS Take photos of the most powerful waterfall in Europe (road conditions permitting) before continuing to Borgarfjördur Eystri.
190 mi / 305 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
BORGARFJÖRĐUR EYSTRI–HÖFN AREA.
Day5
BORGARFJÖRĐUR EYSTRI Walking tour. Scenic drive en route to Höfn.
159 mi / 256 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
HÖFN AREA–LAKE JÖKULSÁRLÓN–SKAFTAFELL NATIONAL PARK–VIK AREA
Day6
LAKE JÖKULSÁRLÓN LF Take photos of the Vatnajökull Glacier (weather permitting).
Scenic drive through Skaftafell national park en route to Vik. 169 mi / 272 km
ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Höfn with an iceberg cruise on Lake Jökulsárlón. This and many more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
VIK AREA–SELJALANDSFOSS–REYKJAVIK
Day7
Scenic drive includes views of the Eyjafjallajökull volcano, known for the eruption that generated the massive ash cloud in 2010.
SELJALANDSFOSS Take photos of the waterfall.REYKJAVIK Farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
118 mi / 190 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
REYKJAVIK
Day8
. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Hilton Reykjavik Nordica
First-Class
Contemporary concrete & glass hotel in the heart of business district, near shopping, sports facilities & exhibition hall.
Location
Sudurlandsbraut 2, Reykjavik, Iceland
Hotel Facilities
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Currency Exchange
- Parking/Valet
- Concierge desk
- Gift Shop
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
- ATM
- Fitness Room
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
- Spa Services
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Hair Dryer
- Cable/Satellite
- Phone
- Air Conditioning
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Room Service
- Coffee Maker
- Television
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Internet Access
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Mini-bar
- Desk
Icelandair Hotel Hamar
First-Class
At Icelandair Hotel Hamar you can relax and rejuvenate in peace and tranquility, with every comfort available. Enjoy magnificent views of the Borgarfjordur fjord while you indulge in the personal service and delicious, locally-sourced meals.
Location
Hamar Golf Course, Borgarnes, Iceland
Hotel Facilities
- Parking/Valet
- Restaurant On-Site
- Pool
- Laundry Available
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
Room Facilities
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Hair Dryer
- Coffee Maker
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Room Service
- Phone
- Internet Access
- Desk
- Television
Hotel Kea
First-Class
Kea has been welcoming guests since 1944 with the same high standards of elegance, quality, service and comfort which would be expected of one of Iceland's well-established hotels.
Location
Hafnarstraeti 87-89, Akureyri, Iceland
Hotel Facilities
- Currency Exchange
- Hot Tub
- Free WiFi
- Bar/Lounge
- Luggage Storage
- Restaurant On-Site
- Ice Machine
- Business Center
- Beauty Salon
- Parking/Valet
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Desk
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
- In-Room Safe
- Alarm Clock
- Hair Dryer
- Mini-bar
- Coffee Maker
- Phone
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Room Service
Alfheimar Country Hotel
First-Class
Álfheimar Country Hotel will be your relaxed home away from home. This family run property offers simple and functional modern comforts in harmony with the environment. The restaurant focuses on ingredients supplied by local fishermen and farmers, and guests can enjoy local specialties cooked in Icelandic-style. Free access to high-speed wireless Internet is available.
Location
Álfheimar, Borgarfjordur Eystri, Iceland
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Luggage Storage
- Parking/Valet
- Currency Exchange
Room Facilities
- Window Opens
- Internet Access
- Wake-Up Calls
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
Fosshotel Vatnajokull
First-Class
Fosshotel Vatnajökull is a modern hotel situated in the southeast of Iceland with a spellbinding view of the magnificent glacier Vatnajökull. The building was designed to create a perfect integration with the surrounding environment, making sure to offer the most peaceful and relaxing stay to all guests. Guestrooms feature a modern design with hardwood floors, stylish interiors, and a view over Vatnajökull Glacier and the surrounding mountains, making the Lindabakki area one of the most exciting locations in Southeast Iceland. A TV, fridge, bathroom, and free Wi-Fi are included.
Location
Lindarbakki, Hofn, Iceland
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Laundry Available
- Business Center
- Luggage Storage
- Bar/Lounge
- Free WiFi
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Hair Dryer
- Desk
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
- In-Room Safe
- Phone
- Television
- Complimentary Toiletries
Katla
Moderate First-Class
Hotel Katla is an ideal location for short trips to explore some of the most spectacular places in Iceland, like Seljalandsfoss waterfall, Dyrholaey, Westman Islands, Jokulsarlon Glacier lagoon and Skaftafell National Park.
Location
Mýrdalur, Vik, Iceland
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Hot Tub
- Bar/Lounge
- Free WiFi
Room Facilities
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Internet Access
- Coffee Maker
- Hair Dryer
- Television
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