Gear up for a unique holiday experience which will let you enjoy some unique once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Select from Thrillophilia’s Iceland group tours that have been designed to provide you with the best travelling experiences at a pocket-friendly budget.
Group tours of Iceland have been designed to make your group holiday with your extended family and friends hassle-free and fun-filled. Well-curated Thrillophilia packages will ensure that from accommodation to transfers to meals, sightseeing, and activities of your group are well planned and organised, allowing you to focus on enjoying the trip without having to worry about all these arrangements.
As a part of these packages, your group will be able to indulge in a multitude of experiences. You can opt to visit some of the beautiful towns of Iceland such as its capital - Reykjavik, its second most populated city - Akureyri, the town with the black beach - Vík í Mýrda and the land of waterfalls - Selfoss. You can also include some exciting experiences such as Glacier trekking, hiking, whale watching and others in your Iceland group tour cost. You can also include a trip to see the Northern Lights in your Iceland group tours.
The best part about these packages is that team Thrillophilia will always be at your service 24/7 to provide you with our supportive guidance and impeccable services.
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The visa process for Indians is handled by VFSGlobal, a company that processes the initial applications before sending them to the embassy for review. You will first need to decide on the length of your trip and then apply online on the VFSGlobal website. You will be able to apply for your visa no more than six months and no less than 15 days before your trip. To complete your application, you will need to pay a fee of €80 (INR 7,285.98) for an adult and €40(INR 3642.99) for a minor above the age of 6 years. Visa fees are waived for children below 6 years old. You will be given an interview date and on that date, you will need to visit the VFSGlobal centre in your city or visit a nearby city where they have a centre. It takes about 15 to 30 days to process the visa. In rare cases, it may also take 60 days, so apply at the earliest. The standard Schengen Visa which is given for trips is for 90 days and is termed a short-stay visa.
1 Peak Season: Iceland enjoys more tourist footfalls during its summer months, which start in June and last till September. During these months, the weather is the warmest and all roads are accessible. Some of the reasons why a visit during the peak season is best are the phenomenon of midnight sun, the best time for watching Northern Lights, indulging in glacier trekking, and more.
2 Shoulder Season: Spring months from April To May and Autumn months from September To October see a dip in tourist activities, marking the shoulder season for Iceland. However, you may still go on Iceland group tours during these months and enjoy your vacation. During spring, you can visit several top attractions including the Blue Lagoon and can enjoy Reykjavik Art Festival and Rite of Spring Festival. In autumn months, the highlights are the Reykjavík International Literary Fest and International Film Fest in September and the Iceland Airwaves Music Fest in October. You may also be able to see the northern lights if you are really lucky.
3 Waning Season: November to April is when winter sets in Iceland and due to the cold weather, tourist footfalls reduce, marking the waning season for the country. However, the season is also when you can see the snow-covered landscapes as well as the Northern Lights. In the waning season, you will also be able to enjoy low Iceland group tour costs.
There are no direct flights to Iceland from India. However, you can take connecting flights from major Indian cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai and Bangalore. Iceland has one international airport in Reykjavik and all connecting flights from India reach there. The connecting flights may take 15 to 30 hours, depending on the duration and number of layovers.
1 Reykjavik: One of the top attractions which is included in all Iceland group tours is the capital city, Reykjavik. The city will enchant you with its age-old Viking history as well as its bustling metropolis. Some of the places that you can visit in the city include the National Museum of Iceland, Hallgrímskirkja, The Sun Voyager, and Harpa. You can also opt for experiences such as taking a dip in the Elliðaár hot springs, boating in Tjörnin, and exploring the Árbæjarsafn.
2 Selfoss: Located on the banks of Olfusa, the river, Selfoss is home to many beautiful waterfalls such as Oxafarfoss Falls, and Gullfoss Falls. Apart from this, you can also visit the Thingvellir National Park, Ulfljotsvatn Lake, and Kerid Crater while exploring the place. Some exciting activities you can indulge in this place include snorkelling at Thingvellir Park, trekking at Landmannalaugar-Thorsmork and hiking the Seljalandsfoss Falls.
3 Keflavík: Keflavík is the gateway to Iceland, being the city having Iceland’s only international airport. Apart from this the city also has The Icelandic Museum of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Viking World Museum, Stekkjarkot, and Hvalsneskirkja. While in the town, you can enjoy the panoramic views from Garður Lighthouse and take a dip in the Blue Lagoon.
4 Akureyri: A city that is included in all Group tours of Iceland is Akureyri, the second largest populated area after Reykjavík. The city is also known for its breathtaking views and is considered a crucial port city of Iceland. A few places to visit in Akureyri are Akureyrarkirkja, the Motorcycle Museum of Iceland, the Botanical Garden, and the Art Museum. You can try horse riding or whale watching in Fjord Eyjafjörður experience in this town.
5 Vík í Mýrdal: Vík í Mýrdal is known for its unique black sand beach and for housing the crashed DC 3 plane. Apart from this, while exploring this town, you can also visit Myrdalsjokull Glacier, Vik Church, and enjoy paragliding with Tandem.
1 See the Northern Lights: One of the best things to do during Iceland group tours is to see the Northern Lights. You will be able to indulge in this experience between September to April when the Northern Lights become more visible here. Feel awe-struck as you watch the dancing lights, which are one of the greatest natural wonders in the world.
2 Go Whale Watching: You may opt to include an enjoyable activity in your group tours of Iceland, a whale watching experience. Iceland is the home to twenty different species of whales and you will be able to spot Minke, humpback and fin whales in the country. You will be able to take a whale-watching tour from Reykjavik or Akureyri.
3 Soak in Blue Lagoon: An amazing experience which you can indulge in is a soak in the Blue Lagoon. Blue Lagoon is a huge milky-blue spa which is fed by mineral-rich heated seawater that comes from a geothermal plant nearby. Relax in the water and feel rejuvenated.
4 Go for a Glacial Trek: If you are travelling during the winter months, a unique experience that you can indulge in is a Glacier trek. During the winter months, the glaciers become a bit sturdier, and you can walk on it. Go for this trek either from Skaftafell or Sólheimajökull.
Hike the Laugavegur trail: Those looking for a multi-day hiking adventure can hike on the Laugavegur trail, a 55 km trail between Þórsmörk and Landmannalaugar. During this 3 to 5-day hike, you will be exploring some off-beat landscapes of Iceland.
You will need a minimum of 5 days to explore the popular attractions of Iceland. In 5 days, you will be able to cover places such as the capital city of Iceland - Reykjavík, Gullfoss waterfall, Seljalandsfoss waterfall, Skógafoss and Thingvellir National Park. You will also be able to enjoy experiences such as taking a bath in the mystical geothermal spa - Blue Lagoon and walking on Solheimajokull Glacier.
The best time to go on Iceland group tours is during the summer months from June to September. These are the months when the weather is the warmest, and you will be able to reach all the attractions. During the summer months, you will be able to experience the phenomenon of the midnight sun, watch the spectacular Northern Lights, indulge in glacier trekking, hike, and visit lots of popular attractions of Iceland.
The best way to tour around Iceland is by car. Iceland has no trains, buses, or taxis, so touring the place in hired cars is the best option. The easiest would be to opt for one of the Iceland group tour packages that will take care of your local transportation.
Yes, you can see northern lights in Iceland. In fact, Iceland is considered to be one of the best places in the world from where you see aurora borealis or northern lights. In Iceland, at 65° N on the southern edge of the Arctic Circle, you will be able to see the phenomenon almost all night between September to April. You can opt to include this experience in your Iceland group tour packages.
The coldest month in Iceland is January when the temperature stays between -3°C and +2°C. This month will greet you with lots of snow and an enchanting view of ice-covered mountains. You may also be able to see the spectacular Northern Lights if you go on Group tours of Iceland in January.
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