Itinerary
- Day 1
Geysir - Gullfoss
Your driver picks you up at 8:30 AM from your Reykjavik place and takes you to Thingvellir National Park. You'll hike about 10 km along the Earth's fault lines, and your guide explains why this UNESCO World Heritage Site matters historically. After that, you head to Geysir to see the spouting springs, then continue on to Gullfoss waterfall. By evening you're at your hostel by Lake Laugarvatn, where you'll stay for the next three nights. That night you can look for Northern Lights from the hostel.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Country Hotel Efstidalur)
Included Activities
- Hike along fault lines at Thingvellir National Park (10 km)
- Visit Geysir geothermal area
- Visit Gullfoss waterfall
Landmarks Thingvellir National Park Geysir Gullfoss 
- Day 2
Lake Laugarvatn to Nesjavellir
It's a short drive to Nesjavellir geothermal power plant this morning. Depending on snow conditions, you'll either hike or snowshoe for about 5 to 10 km through lava rocks, mud pots, and boiling springs. You head back to the hostel for dinner. Later if you want, there's the Fontana Spa geothermal baths just a few minutes away, where the outdoor hot jacuzzi lets you soak while watching for Northern Lights overhead.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Country Hotel Efstidalur)
Included Activities
- Hike or snowshoe walk at Nesjavellir geothermal area (5-10 km)
Optional Activities
- Bathing in Fontana Spa geothermal baths (available at extra cost)
Landmarks Nesjavellir Fontana Spa - Day 3
Sólheimajökull Glacier - Reynisfjara
Today you drive south toward Iceland's coast to reach Sólheimajökull glacier. A certified guide leads you on the glacier walk where you'll see ice in white, blue, and crystal shades, plus deep crevasses and water cauldrons. Your guide talks about how glaciers form and connect to the volcanoes nearby. After that, you stop at the Black Beach of Reynisfjara, then check out Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls on the way back to your hostel. The evening is yours to watch for Northern Lights.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Country Hotel Efstidalur)
Included Activities
- Glacier walk at Sólheimajökull with certified guide
- Visit Black Beach of Reynisfjara
- Visit Skógafoss waterfall
- Visit Seljalandsfoss waterfall
Landmarks Sólheimajökull Reynisfjara Skógafoss Seljalandsfoss - Day 4
Lake Laugarvatn to Hveragerði to Reykjavik
You pack up and drive to Hverageröi, the greenhouse village. From there you hike or snowshoe about 11 km up to Reykjadalur valley, climbing into a valley full of solfataras and hot springs. If you're feeling brave, you can dip into a natural hot river. Then it's a drive to your final accommodation back in Reykjavik.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike or snowshoe walk to Reykjadalur valley (11 km)
Optional Activities
- Dip into natural hot river
Landmarks Hveragerði Reykjadalur 
