Itinerary
- Day 1
Reykjavik to South Coast
You'll land in Iceland by mid-afternoon, then head out from the airport at 6 p.m. The drive to your guest farm takes about 2.5 to 3 hours along the south coast. There's an option to stop for dinner along the way if you want to grab something before settling in for the night.
- Meals
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Dinner at a restaurant en route to the guest farm
- Day 2
Westman Islands
This morning you're taking a ferry out to the Westman Islands, a volcanic archipelago sitting off Iceland's south coast. Once there, you'll hike the crater rim of Heimaey, where you'll see lava-covered villages and puffin colonies if you're visiting before mid-July. The island's volcanic landscape and history make for a full day of walking and taking in the scenery.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Simple packed lunch (self-prepared))
Included Activities
- Ferry to Westman Islands
- Hiking on Heimaey including crater rim climb
Optional Activities
- Additional hiking options on the islands
Landmarks Surtsey Heimaey 
- Day 3
South Coast to Vatnajökull
Your journey starts along Iceland's south coast where you'll stop for walks and short hikes to take in the landscape. Throughout the day, you'll see waterfalls dropping from cliffs nearly 100 meters high, walk across black beaches, and check out a lava cave. If you're lucky, you might spot puffins along the way. The drive takes you past outwash plains and glacier tongues before you arrive at Vatnajökull, Europe's largest glacier, by late afternoon. Your accommodation sits near a glacier tongue that you can hike the next day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Simple packed lunch (self-prepared))
Included Activities
- Walk behind, next to and along waterfalls
- Walk along black beaches
- Explore lava cave with octagonal steles
- Puffin spotting
- Drive along outwash plains and glacier tongues
Optional Activities
- Hike to nearby glacier tongue from accommodation
Landmarks Vatnajökull - Day 4
Vatnajökull
This day gives you flexibility based on what interests you. You can join an optional guided glacier hike on Vatnajökull (3 hours total, with 1.5 hours actually on the glacier and crampons provided), self-guide a walk to a glacier tongue and glacial lake, or simply relax at the guesthouse. In the early afternoon, you'll drive to Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon to see the shimmering blue icebergs. From there, head to Diamond Beach where icebergs wash up on black sand. An optional kayak tour is available if you want to paddle through the ice-blue water near the glacier.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Simple packed lunch (self-prepared))
Included Activities
- Visit Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon
- Visit Diamond Beach
Optional Activities
- Guided glacier hike on Vatnajökull tongue (3 hours, 1.5 hours on glacier, crampons provided, English-speaking certified guide) - approximately €115
- Self-guided walk to glacier tongue and glacial lake (2-4 hours)
- Relax at guesthouse and enjoy landscape
- Small kayak tour (1 hour through ice-blue water near glacier and icebergs) - approximately €105
Landmarks Vatnajökull Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Diamond Beach - Day 5
Skaftafell National Park
Today takes you to Skaftafell National Park for a hike along the Kristinartindar ridge, which gives you an impressive view of the glacier landscape from above. Vatnajökull, Europe's largest glacier outside polar regions, spreads out beneath you, covering one of Iceland's most active volcanoes. The hike length can be adjusted to match your fitness level and preferences, so you have control over how much ground you cover.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Simple packed lunch (self-prepared)), Dinner (Dinner prepared together)
Included Activities
- Hike along Kristinartindar ridge in Skaftafell National Park
Landmarks Skaftafell National Park Kristinartindar Vatnajökull - Day 6
Landmannalaugar
You're driving into Iceland's remote highlands on the F208 road, which means navigating river crossings and crossing vast lava fields. You'll reach Landmannalaugar and then hike up Brennisteinsalda mountain to see the colored landscape with red, yellow, black, green, and turquoise volcanic terrain. If hiking doesn't appeal as much, you can relax in the warm natural river instead.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Simple packed lunch (self-prepared))
Included Activities
- Hike up Brennisteinsalda mountain
- Scenic drive through highlands including river crossings
Optional Activities
- Bathing in warm geothermal river
Landmarks Landmannalaugar Eldgiá - Fire Gorge Brennisteinsalda - Day 7
Golden Circle
You'll explore Iceland's Golden Circle in southwest Iceland, starting with a morning hike through a hobbit-like landscape to the hidden Haifoss waterfall. Next, you'll see the mighty Gullfoss waterfall from the left-hand side before heading to the legendary Great Geyser (Strokkur). Here a dome of water slowly builds before exploding into a fountain reaching 25-35 meters high every 10-20 minutes, surrounded by mysterious mist and bubbling springs. By late afternoon you'll head back to your guesthouse, with an optional evening stop at the Secret Lagoon, Iceland's oldest natural swimming pool.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Simple packed lunch (self-prepared))
Included Activities
- Hike to Haifoss waterfall
- View Gullfoss waterfall
- Experience Great Geyser (Strokkur)
Optional Activities
- Swim at Secret Lagoon, Iceland's oldest natural swimming pool
Landmarks Haifoss Gullfoss Great Geyser (Strokkur) Secret Lagoon - Day 8
Thingvellir to Reykjavik
Start your day at Thingvellir National Park, Iceland's historic birthplace, then head to Glymur, the second highest waterfall in the country. You'll navigate a rustic rope bridge and some steep sections for gorge views along the way. After that, take a leisurely walk through Reykjavik and grab a local beer before driving to your accommodation on the Reykjanes peninsula.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Simple packed lunch (self-prepared))
Included Activities
- Short walking tour of Thingvellir National Park
- Hike to Glymur waterfall
- Stroll through Reykjavik
Optional Activities
- Refreshment drink in Reykjavik (e.g., Einstock Icelandic Pale Ale)
Landmarks Thingvellir National Park Glymur Waterfall Reykjavik - Day 9
Return to Keflavik
You're heading out early for your airport transfer to catch your return flight to Keflavik, bringing your Iceland trip to a close.
