Itinerary
- Day 1
Reykjavik
You'll land in Reykjavik and get settled into your hostel. Spend the afternoon walking around on your own, checking out the colorful buildings and quirky character of Iceland's capital. Later, your group meets up for a welcome dinner to get everyone together and start the trip off.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dine on a delicious dinner with your new found friends and toast the beginning of a wonderful adventure)
Included Activities
- Explore Reykjavik
- Welcome dinner with group
Landmarks/POIs Reykjavik - Day 2
Golden Circle
After breakfast, you're heading out on the Golden Circle route. You'll stop at Thingvellir National Park, then grab lunch at a farm-to-table spot called Efstidalur. From there, you see the Strokkur Geysir shooting geothermal water and check out Gullfoss Falls. In the afternoon, there's a geothermal greenhouse to walk through. By evening, you can relax in the rooftop sauna and hot tub back at Midgard Base Camp.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Thingvellir National Park
- Farm-to-table presentation at Efstidalur with local specialities tasting
- Visit Strokkur Geysir geothermal fields
- Visit Gullfoss Falls
- Visit local Geothermal Greenhouse
- Rooftop sauna and hot tub access at Midgard Base Camp
Landmarks/POIs Thingvellir National Park Strokkur Geysir Gullfoss Falls Efstidalur Fridheimar Geothermal Greenhouse - Day 3
South Shore
After breakfast, you're driving along Iceland's south coast. You'll see Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls and pass by Mýrdalsj\u00f6kull Glacier. The day ends at Reynisfjara Beach, where you walk on black sand and see the distinctive basalt columns rising from the shore.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Seljalandsfoss Falls
- Visit Skógafoss Falls
- Walk Reynisfjara Beach black sands
Landmarks/POIs Seljalandsfoss Skógafoss Mýrdalsjökull Glacier Reynisfjara Beach - Day 4
Vatnajökull National Park
After breakfast, you head to Vatnajökull National Park, which has Europe's largest ice cap. You'll see the Svinafellsjökull glacier outlet and then spend time at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon watching icebergs float around. There's Diamond Beach for a walk, and if you're interested, optional glacier hiking is available. You'll finish the day in the town of Vik.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Svinafellsjökull glacial outlet
- Visit Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
- Visit Diamond Beach
- Walk Vatnajökull Glacier (hiking)
Optional Activities
- Optional glacier adventure hike
Landmarks/POIs Vatnajökull National Park Svinafellsjökull Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Diamond Beach - Day 5
Reykjanes Peninsula
You're heading to the Reykjanes peninsula after breakfast. The day takes you through geothermal areas, along dramatic cliffs and coastlines, and through small villages. You get views over Lake Kleifarvatn with its interesting rock formations. If you want, there's an optional soak in the Blue Lagoon hot springs available.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Reykjanes peninsula geothermal sites
- Explore Reykjanes peninsula coastlines and villages
- View Lake Kleifarvatn
Optional Activities
- Blue Lagoon hot springs dip
Landmarks/POIs Reykjanes Peninsula Lake Kleifarvatn Blue Lagoon - Day 6
Reykjavik Departure
Pack your things and get ready to head out from Reykjavik. You'll say goodbye to the group and leave with memories from your time exploring Iceland's landscape.
Optional Activities
- Reykjavik Farewell Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Reykjavik
