Itinerary
- Day 1
Reykjavik to Golden Circle to South Coast
A pickup in Reykjavik starts things off, then you're heading straight to the Golden Circle to see Thingvellir National Park with its UNESCO heritage and the Silfra fissure where tectonic plates separate. You'll check out Geysir's geothermal hot springs and watch the Strokkur geyser go off, then move on to Gullfoss waterfall. After that, the scenic drive down the south coast has stops at Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls before reaching the black sand beach at Reynisfjara with its basalt columns. By evening you're at a country hotel near Kirkjubæarklaustur for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Adventure Hotel Geirland or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Thingvellir National Park
- See Silfra fissure between Eurasian and North American tectonic plates
- Visit Geysir geothermal area and view Strokkur hot spring
- Visit Gullfoss waterfall
- Stop at Seljalandsfoss Waterfall
- Stop at Skógafoss waterfall
- Visit Reynisfjara black sand beach and Reynisdrangar peaks
Optional Activities
- Walk behind Seljalandsfoss waterfall cascade
- Northern Lights viewing tips and guidance (September to April)
Landmarks Thingvellir National Park Silfra fissure Geysir Strokkur Gullfoss Seljalandsfoss Skógafoss Reynisfjara Reynisdrangar 
- Day 2
South Coast to Vatnajökull National Park
After breakfast you'll continue south toward Vatnajökull National Park. The main event is a guided glacier hike on a Vatnajökull outlet glacier where certified guides provide crampons (or an ice cave tour if you're visiting October through April), and you'll see crevasses and glacier formations up close. Later on you're at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon to watch floating icebergs, some with brilliant blue ice. Then there's a walk to Diamond Beach where icebergs rest on black sand. You'll stay at comfortable accommodation in South East Iceland.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Adventure Hotel Hof or similar)
Included Activities
- Glacier hike on Vatnajökull outlet glacier with certified guide and equipment (May-September)
- Crystal Ice Cave tour through Vatnajökull glacier (October-April)
- Visit Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
- Visit Diamond Beach
Landmarks Vatnajökull National Park Skaftafell Hvannadalshnúkur Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Breiðamerkurjökull Diamond Beach 
- Day 3
East Fjords to Wilderness Center
Today takes you through Iceland's remote East Fjords on narrow coastal roads around the Hvalnes peninsula and past the Þvottárskrifur landslides. You'll stop in Djúpivogur, a traditional small fishing village, to see the outdoor sculpture 'Eggin í Gleðivík'. The day ends at the Wilderness Center, about 40 minutes from Egilsstaðir, where you can check out their museum, soak in complimentary hot pots, and settle into cozy accommodation. If you're visiting in winter, keep an eye out for the Northern Lights.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Wilderness Center or similar)
Included Activities
- Stop at Djúpivogur fishing village
- View Eggin í Gleðivík sculpture
- Access to Wilderness Center museum
- Use of complimentary hot pots at Wilderness Center
Landmarks Hvalnes Þvottárskriður landslides Djúpivogur Eggin í Gleðivík 
- Day 4
North Iceland Highlights
North Iceland is the focus here, starting with Studlagil Canyon where basalt columns flank a turquoise glacial river. You'll go through the remote Mödrudalur valley at 469 meters, Iceland's highest farm, then head to the Námafjall geothermal area with colorful mud pools and steam fumaroles. There's a chance to soak in mineral-rich geothermal waters at Mývatn Nature Baths (optional extra). Next you're seeing Hverfall volcano crater and exploring Dimmuborgir's striking lava formations. After circling Lake Mývatn and stopping at Goðafoss waterfall, you'll reach your country hotel near Akureyri, Iceland's second-largest city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Berjaya Akureyri Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Studlagil Canyon
- Visit Mödrudalur valley
- Stop at Námafjall geothermal area
- Visit Hverfjall volcano crater
- Explore Dimmuborgir lava formations
- Visit Goðafoss Waterfall
Optional Activities
- Bathe in Mývatn Nature Baths (entrance fee available at booking or on-site; or enjoy a stroll around the landscape and relax in the cafeteria)
Landmarks Studlagil Canyon Mödrudalur Námafjall Mývatn Nature Baths Hverfjall Dimmuborgir Lake Mývatn Goðafoss - Day 5
Akureyri to Whale Watching and Trollaskagi Peninsula
The day starts with a drive through Akureyri, North Iceland's capital, with a brief stop depending on the tour. Then it's out on Eyjafjarður Fjord for a whale-watching boat tour where you're looking for humpback whales, dolphins, porpoises, and sometimes seals and blue whales. Afterwards you drive the scenic road between towering mountains with fjord views, going through the Trollaskagi peninsula past charming villages and hamlets. There's a stop in Siglufjörður to explore this historically rich village, once the herring fishing capital with a well-preserved gold-rush atmosphere. You'll overnight at a country hotel like Hotel Laugarbakki.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Laugarbakki or similar)
Included Activities
- Whale-watching boat tour on Eyjafjörður Fjord
Landmarks Akureyri Eyjafjörður Fjord Trollaskagi Siglufjörður - Day 6
Borgarfjörður
You're heading to Borgarfjörður in West Iceland, an area that got recognized as one of the best destinations by Lonely Planet back in 2016. The stops include Deildartunguhver hot spring and two waterfalls: Barnafoss and Hraunfossar, which cascade straight from a lava field. There's also Reykholt, a historic site and former home of Snorri Sturluson, the famous Icelandic historian and author of the Icelandic Sagas. You'll overnight in the Borgarnes area or back in Reykjavik.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Borgarnes or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Deildartunguhver hot spring
- Visit Barnafoss waterfall
- Visit Hraunfossar waterfall
- Stop at Reykholt historic site
Landmarks Borgarfjörður Deildartunguhver Barnafoss Hraunfossar Reykholt - Day 7
Snaefellsnes Peninsula
After breakfast your Snaefellsnes guide picks you up around 9:15am for a day with diverse scenery. You'll start at the golden sand beach of Ytri-Tunga where seals and seabirds hang out. The drive goes through spectacular countryside with mountain and coastal views, stopping at the charming villages of Arnarstapi and Hellnar for a lunch break at a local restaurant (lunch is on your own). You'll walk through moss-covered lava and see views of Snæfellsjökull glacier, famous from Jules Verne's 'Journey to the Center of the Earth'. Next is the black pebble beach at Djúpalonssandur with dramatic cliffs where you can try lifting traditional fishermen's stones. On the return to Reykjavik you stop at Kirkjufell mountain and Gerðuberg's geometric basalt columns before evening drop-off.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Ytri-Tunga beach
- Stop at Arnarstapi village
- Stop at Hellnar village
- View Snæfellsjökull glacier
- Visit Djúpalonssandur black pebble beach
- Visit Kirkjufell
- Stop at Gerðuberg basalt columns
Optional Activities
- Lunch at a local restaurant in Arnarstapi or Hellnar (food and drink not included)
- Attempt lifting traditional fishermen's stones at Djúpalonssandur
Landmarks Ytri-Tunga Arnarstapi Hellnar Snæfellsjökull Djúpalonssandur Kirkjufell Gerðuberg
