Itinerary
- Day 1
Reykjavik
You'll land at Reykjavik International Airport and catch a shuttle bus into the city center. Your first day gives you time to get oriented and see what interests you most. The 18 geothermal swimming pools are popular if you want to relax and warm up after your flight. Otherwise, walk around and check out the local boutiques and museums at your own pace. If you're feeling energetic, you can arrange a whale watching tour, though it's optional depending on how you're feeling after travel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
Optional Activities
- Geothermal swimming pool visit
- Browse boutique shops
- Visit museums
- Whale watching tours (Reykjavik or Husavik)
- See minke whales, humpback whales, dolphins and porpoises
Landmarks Reykjavik International Airport Reykjavik City Centre - Day 2
Reykjavik to Lake Myvatn
After breakfast, head to Reykjavik Domestic Airport and take an internal flight north to Akureyri. Pick up your rental car and drive toward Lake Myvatn. Along the way, you might stop at Akureyri's Botanic Garden if plants interest you, or detour to see Godafoss waterfall, which sits right off the main route. When you reach your hotel at the lake, you'll have guided walks available ranging from 3km to 15km depending on your energy level and preferences.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Domestic flight from Reykjavik to Akureyri
- Hire car collection
- Guided walks around Lake Myvatn (3km-15km, level 1-3)
Optional Activities
- Visit Akureyri Botanic Garden
- Visit Godafoss waterfall
- Visit Namaskard sulphur mud hot springs near Krafla volcano
Landmarks Reykjavik Domestic Airport Akureyri Akureyri Botanic Garden Godafoss Lake Myvatn Namaskard Krafla Volcano 
- Day 3
Lake Myvatn
Today you've got several options around Lake Myvatn and the surrounding area. Try one of the guided walks (ranging 3km to 15km with varying difficulty levels), or check out Hverfjall Crater and soak in the warm waters at Myvatn Nature Baths. If you want something different, head to Asbyrgi canyon in Vatnajokull National Park, or drive to see Dettifoss and Selfoss waterfalls nearby. Husavik, known as Iceland's whale watching hub, is also within reach if you want to try spotting marine life from the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walks around Lake Myvatn (3km-15km, level 1-3)
Optional Activities
- Walk around Hverfjall Crater
- Bathe at Myvatn Nature Baths
- Explore Asbyrgi canyon and canyon walk
- Visit Dettifoss Waterfall
- Visit Selfoss Waterfall
- Visit Husavik
- Whale watching tour from Husavik - see up to 23 whale species including Blue Whale and puffin colonies
Landmarks Hverfjall Crater Myvatn Nature Baths Asbyrgi Vatnajokull National Park Dettifoss Selfoss Waterfall Husavik - Day 4
Lake Myvatn to Borgafjordur Eystri
Drive to Borgafjordur Eystri, making a stop at Studlagil Canyon to see the distinctive basalt columns and turquoise glacial water. Once you reach this remote area, you'll find it's home to thousands of Atlantic Puffins. The puffin nesting sites have shelters and wooden platforms set up for viewing. Around 10,000 pairs nest here between mid-April and mid-August, so timing matters if puffins are a priority for your trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Puffin watching at Borgafjordur Eystri
Optional Activities
- Visit Studlagil Canyon
Landmarks Studlagil Canyon Borgafjordur Eystri - Day 5
Borgafjordur Eystri
You'll choose which walk appeals to you in this isolated part of Iceland. The Brunavik trail covers varying distances and takes you between fjords and mountains with views stretching across Eastern Iceland. Alternatively, Hvannagil Canyon Loop, sometimes called the Golden Valley, features colorful rhyolite rock formations and dramatic scenery. After your walk, spend the afternoon exploring more trails or head to Puffin Harbour if you haven't seen enough puffins yet.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walks around Borgafjordur Eystri (4km-18km, level 1-3)
Optional Activities
- Walk Brunavik trail
- Walk Hvannagil Canyon Loop
- Visit Puffin Harbour in Borgafjordur Eystri
Landmarks Brunavik Trail Hvannagil Canyon Puffin Harbour - Day 6
Borgafjordur Eystri
Explore Storurd, a hiking area tucked beneath the Dyrfjoll peaks that's still relatively unknown compared to other Icelandic spots. The valley floor is covered with massive boulders dropped by glaciers around 10,000 years ago. You can do the Storurd Circular walk (17.5km) or the shorter Out and Back route (11.5km), depending on how much time and energy you have available.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike Storurd Circular (17.5km) or Storurd Out & Back (11.5km)
Landmarks Storurd Dyrfjoll - Day 7
Borgafjordur Eystri to Reykjavik
Depending on when your flight departs, spend your morning walking around Borgafjordur Eystri one more time. Then drive to Egilsstadir Airport, which takes about an hour. Return your rental car and fly back to Reykjavik. By evening, you'll be back in the capital for your final night. Use it to visit museums you missed earlier, check out galleries, try some restaurants, or just walk around since Reykjavik is the northernmost capital city in the world.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Domestic flight from Egilsstadir to Reykjavik
Optional Activities
- Morning exploration of Borgafjordur Eystri
- Visit museums in Reykjavik
- Visit attractions in Reykjavik
- Dine at restaurants in Reykjavik
- Explore art scene in Reykjavik
Landmarks Egilsstadir Airport Reykjavik Domestic Airport Reykjavik - Day 8
Departure from Reykjavik
Catch the shuttle bus from Reykjavik city center to Keflavik International Airport, which is about an hour away. Head home with your Icelandic memories and photos from the past week.
Landmarks Reykjavik City Centre Reykjavik Keflavik International Airport
