Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Iceland
Your Iceland journey begins with arrival in this land where fire and ice have created dramatic terrain. You'll see lava fields, powerful waterfalls, and small villages along the coast throughout your time here.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Centerhotel Midgardur)
- Day 2
Reykjavik
Start with a walking tour through Reykjavik's old section, passing the Parliament building, the harbor area, city hall, and the city's oldest structures. The modern Harpa Concert Hall catches your eye with its distinctive glass design. Later, you'll join other travelers for dinner at a local restaurant serving fresh Icelandic dishes.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Icelandic food at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Centerhotel Midgardur)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of old Reykjavik including Parliament, harbor, city hall, and oldest building
- Visit Harpa Concert Hall
Landmarks Parliament of Iceland (Alþingi) Harpa Concert Hall 
- Day 3
Golden Circle
Head out on the Golden Circle route to see Iceland's most well-known natural sites. At Thingvellir National Park, you'll walk between two continents at the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. There's a chance to try lava bread cooked underground for 24 hours, and you'll see Gullfoss waterfall's double cascade. Watch Strokkur geyser shoot water into the air before heading back to Reykjavik for the evening on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Hamar)
Included Activities
- Golden Circle tour
- Walk between two continents at Thingvellir National Park Mid-Atlantic Ridge
- Learn about geothermal energy use by locals
- Taste lava bread (submerged in earth and cooked 24 hours)
- Visit Gullfoss waterfall
- Visit Strokkur fountain geyser
Landmarks Thingvellir National Park Gullfoss Strokkur 
- Day 4
Husafell to Borgarnes
Travel inland toward Husafell to see waterfalls flowing over lava rock. At a local goat farm, Jóhanna, the farmer, talks about bringing the ancient breed back from extinction. Lunch features homemade farm foods. Later, you'll ride a mountain truck onto Langjökull glacier and descend into the world's largest man-made ice tunnel to see brilliant blue ice. Your base for two nights is in Borgarnes.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Homemade farm specialties), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Hamar)
Included Activities
- View Husafell waterfalls
- Visit Icelandic goat farm and meet farmer Jóhanna
- Learn about Icelandic goat breed history
- Meal of homemade farm specialties
- Ascend Langjökull glacier via mountain truck
- Enter man-made glacier tunnel to experience blue ice
Landmarks Husafell Waterfalls Langjökull Glacier - Day 5
Snaefellsnes Peninsula
The Snaefellsnes Peninsula offers black sand beaches, peaks, volcanic craters, and fishing villages. In Arnarstapi, a village sitting below Mt. Stapafell, you have free time for lunch and can walk among the columnar basalt formations. This afternoon, Mount Kirkjufell comes into view with its distinctive freestanding shape, one of Iceland's most photographed spots.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fosshotel)
Included Activities
- Snaefellsnes Peninsula tour
- Visit Mount Kirkjufell
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Arnarstapi (on your own)
Landmarks Snaefellsnes Peninsula Mount Kirkjufell Arnarstapi 
- Day 6
Nordurland Vestra and Husavik
You're heading to the Nordurland Vestra region known for horse breeding. At a family farm, take photos of the stables and meet the animals and their caretakers. Along the way, stop at Godafoss waterfall, where according to legend Iceland converted from paganism to Christianity in AD 1000. By evening, you'll be in Husavik, one of Iceland's earliest settlements.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fosshotel)
Included Activities
- Photo tour of horse farm stables
- Interact with horses and farm caretakers
- Visit Godafoss waterfall
Landmarks Godafoss - Day 7
Lake Myvatn and Whale Watching
The volcanic area around Lake Myvatn is your focus today. Check out Hverir's geothermal zone with bubbling mud pools that look almost Martian. Then hike through Dimmuborgir with your tour manager, moving past unusual lava shapes and caves. After lunch on your own, put on thermal gear for a whale watching cruise on specialized boats in Skjálfandi Bay. You might see humpback, minke, fin, or harbor porpoise whales.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Centerhotel Midgardur)
Included Activities
- Explore Lake Myvatn volcanic landscape
- Visit Hverir geothermal area with bubbling mud pools
- Guided hike through Dimmuborgir
- Whale watching cruise on Skjálfandi Bay aboard Zodiacs
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Lake Myvatn area (on your own)
Landmarks Lake Myvatn Hverir Geothermal Area Dimmuborgir Skjálfandi Bay 
- Day 8
Reykjavik and Departure Preparation
Fly back to Reykjavik this morning. Choose between soaking in the warm, mineral-rich waters of Sky Lagoon, or trying a virtual flight experience that simulates flying over Iceland's glaciers and fjords. Later, gather for a farewell dinner with Icelandic cuisine.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner at a restaurant featuring Icelandic cuisine)
Optional Activities
- Geothermal bathing at Sky Lagoon
- Virtual experience ride - flying over Iceland's glaciers, fjords, and landscapes
Landmarks Sky Lagoon - Day 9
Departure
You're leaving Iceland having seen its adventurous landscapes, from volcanic terrain to glaciers, along with the cultural moments and local connections you've made throughout the trip.
