Itinerary
- Day 1
Reykjavik to Heimaey (Westman Islands) to Hella
You'll head out from Reykjavik early in the morning and travel southeast toward the coast. From there, you'll catch a ferry over to Heimaey in the Westman Islands. Once you arrive, a guided bus and walking tour takes you through the volcanic terrain, including the 'Pompeii of the North' excavation site and a volcano crater. Keep an eye out for puffins and other migratory birds during the exploration. After the guided portion wraps up, you'll have some free time to wander around Heimaey town on your own before heading back to the ferry. The return journey takes you to the mainland and then to your overnight spot in Hella.
Included Activities
- Return ferry trip to the Westman Islands
- Bus and walking tour of Heimaey village
- Visit to 'Pompeii of the North' volcanic excavation site
- Walk up volcano crater
- Independent exploration of Heimaey town and surrounding areas
Optional Activities
- Pre-tour accommodation in Reykjavik (available on request)
Landmarks/POIs Heimaey Pompeii of the North Westman Islands - Day 2
Hella to Seljalandsfoss to Vik to Skogar to Hella
This day focuses on Iceland's powerful natural features. You'll start at Seljalandsfoss waterfall and actually walk behind the cascading water, which is quite the experience. Next comes the famous Vik lava show where you'll see a volcanic eruption re-enacted with flowing lava and real heat. Then you walk across the black lava beach at Reynisfjara to check out birdlife and unusual rock formations. After lunch, you'll explore the Skogar Folk Museum with its traditional turf houses, followed by a stop at Skógafoss waterfall, which is seriously powerful. If you're interested, there's an optional glacier hike available as well.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Walk to and behind Seljalandsfoss waterfall
- Entrance to the Vik lava show
- Walk on Reynisfjara black lava beach
- Entrance to the Skogar Folk Museum
- Viewing of Skógafoss waterfall
Optional Activities
- Optional glacier hike at Sólheimajökull glacier - ISK 23,000 per person
Landmarks/POIs Seljalandsfoss Reynisfjara Skógafoss Skogar Folk Museum Sólheimajökull - Day 3
Hella to Landmannalaugar to Reykjavik
An unpaved road takes you to Landmannalaugar, where you'll see the distinctive 'rainbow' mountains with their reds, yellows, and browns created by rhyolite lava formations. You'll also see sizzling sulfur springs and geothermal activity with steam rising from the ground. Grab a picnic lunch and then spend free time exploring the area or taking a dip in a natural geothermal stream if you'd like. Before heading out, you'll stop at Hjalparfoss waterfall. The tour concludes back in Reykjavik, and a Flybus Shuttle transfer will get you to Keflavik International Airport.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive to Landmannalaugar via unpaved road
- Viewing of 'rainbow' mountains
- Picnic lunch in Landmannalaugar
- Free time to explore and bathe in natural geothermal stream
- Viewing of Hjalparfoss waterfall
- Return to Reykjavik
Landmarks/POIs Landmannalaugar Hjalparfoss
