Itinerary
- Day 1
Reykjavik to Hellisandur
A pickup happens at 9 am from central Reykjavik, then you'll head to Borgarfjordur to see Deildartunguhver, which is Europe's largest hot spring. You can choose between going to the Krauma geothermal baths or spending time at a nearby farm with Icelandic horses. After that, travel to Reykholt to check out the medieval poet Snorri Sturluson's former home, and visit Hraunfossar and Barnafoss waterfalls nearby. If the weather cooperates, you'll look for Northern Lights in the evening.
Included Activities
- Visit Deildartunguhver hot spring
- Explore Hraunfossar and Barnafoss waterfalls
- Visit Snorri Sturluson's hot spring pool in Reykholt
Optional Activities
- Visit Krauma geothermal baths
- Meet and pet Icelandic horses at nearby farm
- Northern Lights viewing (weather dependent)
Landmarks Deildartunguhver Hraunfossar Barnafoss Reykholt - Day 2
Hellisandur to Snaefellsnes Peninsula to Reykjavik
Following breakfast, you'll travel to Djupalonssandur Beach on the Snaefellsnes Peninsula to see dramatic coastal scenery and take a short hike along the black pebble shoreline. The area has a shipwrecked British trawler from 1948, and you'll get views of Kirkjufell mountain along the way. Before heading back to Reykjavik, you'll see Snaefellsjokull glacier from a distance. The evening leaves you free to explore the city on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Djupalonssandur Beach
- Short coastal hike along Snaefellsnes
- View Kirkjufell mountain
- View Snaefellsjokull glacier
Optional Activities
- Tour Vatnshellir Cave (extra fee)
Landmarks Djupalonssandur Beach Kirkjufell Snaefellsjokull Vatnshellir Cave - Day 3
Reykjavik to South Coast to Hof
You'll start with breakfast in Reykjavik, then travel along the South Coast through moss-covered lava fields and past small villages. There's a hike behind Seljalandsfoss waterfall, then a visit to Skogafoss at the base of Eyjafjallajokull volcano. From there, you'll head to Reynisfjara black sand beach with its basalt cliffs and sea stacks, pass through Vik, and reach your accommodation in Hof. The evening is for searching for Northern Lights if conditions allow.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike behind Seljalandsfoss waterfall
- Visit Skogafoss waterfall
- Visit Reynisfjara black sand beach
Optional Activities
- Northern Lights viewing (weather dependent)
Landmarks Seljalandsfoss Skogafoss Eyjafjallajokull Myrdalsjokull Reynisfjara - Day 4
Hof to Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon to Reykjavik
Your final day includes visiting Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach to see ice sculptures and floating icebergs washed ashore. You'll explore an ice cave with an expert guide, looking at the deep blue ice formations and light effects inside the glacier. Next is Vatnajokull National Park and the Skaftafell Nature Reserve with its mountain and glacier views. You'll search for Northern Lights during the return journey to Reykjavik, arriving between 9 pm and 11 pm.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
- Visit Diamond Beach
- Guided ice cave tour
- Visit Vatnajokull National Park
- Visit Skaftafell Nature Reserve
Landmarks Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon Diamond Beach Vatnajokull National Park Skaftafell Nature Reserve 
