Itinerary
- Day 1
Reykjavik to Akureyri
Your Icelandic adventure kicks off with a scenic drive through North Iceland. You'll pass through the Hvalfjörður Tunnel, then stop at Glaumbær Museum to check out a traditional turf farmhouse and get a sense of how people lived in Iceland long ago. After that, the route takes you across the Öxnadalsheiði plateau, which is surrounded by mountains on all sides. By evening you'll arrive in Akureyri, and if you're interested, there's an optional chance to relax at the Forest Lagoon geothermal spa, which is a nice way to unwind after the long drive (roughly 4-5 hours of driving total).
- Start point
- Reykjavík, Capital Region, Iceland (Hotel or bus stop in Reykjavík, 08:00 - 08:30)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Glaumb\u00e6r Folk Museum - traditional turf farmhouse
Optional Activities
- Forest Lagoon geothermal spa visit
Landmarks Hvalfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur Tunnel Borgarnes Skagafj\u00f6r\u00f0ur Fjord Glaumb\u00e6r Museum \u00d6xnadalshei\u00f0i Plateau Akureyri Forest Lagoon 
- Day 2
Akureyri to Egilssta\u00f0ir
Today focuses on the volcanic landscapes around Lake Mývatn. You'll start at Góðafoss Waterfall, then move through the Dark Castles lava formations and walk around the pseudocraters at Skútustaðagígar. From there, head into Grjótagjá lava cave, where there's a naturally heated thermal spring that you can see up close. Next comes Námafjalls steaming geothermal fields, which have this otherworldly feel with all the steam rising up. You'll also stop at Dettifoss Waterfall, one of Iceland's most powerful waterfalls. After all that, you cross through remote highlands before reaching Egilsstaðir by evening (this is a full day of driving and walking, around 6-7 hours).
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Landmarks Lake M\u00fdvatn G\u00f3\u00f0afoss Waterfall Dimmuborgir Sk\u00fatusta\u00f0ag\u00edgar Grj\u00f3tagj\u00e1 N\u00e1maskard Dettifoss Waterfall M\u00f6\u00f0rudals\u00f6r\u00e6fi Highlands Egilssta\u00f0ir 
- Day 3
East Fjords to H\u00f6fn
This day takes you through the East Fjords, where you'll see narrow fjords, steep mountainsides, and small fishing villages. It's a remote area and you might spot Iceland's only wild reindeer population if you're lucky. In the afternoon, there's an optional Glacier Jeep Adventure available on Vatnajökull, Europe's largest glacier, which is a 3-4 hour super jeep excursion where you'll actually walk on snow and take in mountain views from way up there. You'll finish the day in Höfn, a charming fishing town that's well known for its lobster (drive time is around 4-5 hours, longer if you do the glacier tour).
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Optional Activities
- Glacier Jeep Adventure on Vatnaj\u00f6kull - super jeep tour with snow walking (3-4 hours)
Landmarks East Fjords Vatnaj\u00f6kull H\u00f6fn - Day 4
Southeast Coast to Selfoss
You'll travel along Iceland's southeast coast starting with Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, where you'll take an amphibian boat tour floating among icebergs. Next is Diamond Beach with its ice-covered black sand, then you continue through Vatnajökull National Park near Iceland's highest peak. In Vík, you'll walk across the black sand beach at Reynisfjara and see the basalt columns and sea arch at Dyrhólaey. Later in the day, you visit two iconic waterfalls: Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss, and at Seljalandsfoss you can actually walk behind the water itself. It's a long driving day, around 5-6 hours, but packed with really significant sights.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Amphibian boat tour on J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rl\u00f3n Glacier Lagoon
Landmarks J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rl\u00f3n Glacier Lagoon Brei\u00f0amerkurj\u00f6kull Glacier Diamond Beach Vatnaj\u00f6kull National Park Hvannadalshn\u00fakur Eldhraun Lava Fields M\u00fdrdalssandur V\u00edk Reynisfjara Beach Dyrh\u00f3laey Sk\u00f3gafoss Waterfall Seljalandsfoss Waterfall 
- Day 5
Golden Circle to Reykjavik
This is the famous Golden Circle route. Start with Gullfoss Waterfall, a two-tiered cascade that drops into a rugged canyon. Then head to the Geysir Geothermal Area to watch hot springs bubble up and see Strokkur geyser go off every few minutes (it's quite a sight). After that, you'll reach Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where tectonic plates actually drift apart and where Iceland's historic Althing Parliament was established back in 930 AD. You'll head back to Reykjavik in the afternoon, and if you want, there's an optional add-on to visit the Blue Lagoon for an extra fee (the drive is around 3-4 hours total).
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Optional Activities
- Blue Lagoon comfort admission including mud mask, towel, 1 non-alcoholic drink, and return transfer
Landmarks Gullfoss Waterfall Geysir Geothermal Area Strokkur Geyser \u00deingvellir National Park Al\u00feingi Parliament Site Blue Lagoon Reykjavik 
