Itinerary
- Day 1
Reykjavik
Your tour begins this afternoon with a 2:00 PM drive through Reykjavik, taking in the city's colorful architecture and notable buildings like Hallgrimskirkja church and Harpa concert hall. After you head back to the hotel, there's a welcome drink and canapes with the group. The evening is yours for dinner wherever you'd like to go.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fosshotel Reykjavik)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Reykjavik
- Visit Hallgrimskirkja church
- See Harpa concert hall
- Welcome drink and canapés at hotel
Optional Activities
- Independent dining in Reykjavik
Landmarks/POIs Hallgrimskirkja Harpa Concert Hall - Day 2
Golden Circle
Today follows the Golden Circle route starting at Thingvellir National Park where tectonic plates meet above ground. From there you'll go to Secret Lagoon for a soak (don't forget your swimsuit), then have lunch in a greenhouse at Fridheimar Tomato Farm. Later you'll see Strokkur geyser and Gullfoss Waterfall before heading to your hotel near Hekla volcano for group dinner. Once it gets dark, keep an eye out for Northern Lights.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in the greenhouse of Friðheimar Tomato Farm), Dinner (Dinner at hotel located at the foot of Hekla volcano)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Stracta Hotel Mosfell)
Included Activities
- Visit Þingvellir National Park
- Soak in Secret Lagoon
- Lunch at Friðheimar Tomato Farm greenhouse
- View Strokkur geyser
- Visit Gullfoss Waterfall
- Dinner at hotel
Optional Activities
- Northern Lights viewing
Landmarks/POIs Þingvellir National Park Secret Lagoon Strokkur Geyser Gullfoss Waterfall - Day 3
South Iceland
Start the day at the LAVA Center learning about Iceland's volcanoes and how they shaped the landscape. Next you'll see Skogafoss Waterfall, which often shows double rainbows on clear days, then walk through the Skogar Folk Museum to see historical tools, books, and traditional handicrafts. After that, head to Reynisfjara to check out the black sand beach and its unique rock formations. Dinner is back at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fosshotel Nupar)
Included Activities
- Visit LAVA Center
- Visit Skógafoss Waterfall
- Tour Skógar Folk Museum
- Visit Reynisfjara black sand beach
- Dinner at hotel
Landmarks/POIs LAVA Center Skógafoss Waterfall Skógar Folk Museum Reynisfjara Beach - Day 4
Skaftafell and Glacier Lagoon
This day takes you into Skaftafell Wilderness Area with its glaciers, waterfalls, snow-capped volcano, and lava fields. Lunch happens at Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon with views across the landscape. Then you'll spend time at Jokulsglon Glacier Lagoon seeing the bright blue and white icebergs, and visit Diamond Beach nearby to see the ice formations. Arrange your own dinner at the countryside hotel and spend the evening watching for Northern Lights away from city glow.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fosshotel Nupar)
Included Activities
- Visit Skaftafell Wilderness Area
- Lunch at Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon
- Visit Jökulságlón Glacier Lagoon
- Visit Diamond Beach
Optional Activities
- Northern Lights viewing
- Independent dinner at countryside hotel
Landmarks/POIs Skaftafell Wilderness Area Jökulságlón Glacier Lagoon Diamond Beach - Day 5
Seljalandsfoss and Blue Lagoon
Travel to Seljalandsfoss Waterfall where you can hike behind the 60-meter falls if weather allows. Head back to Reykjavik and spend the afternoon on your own exploring the city however you like. In the evening, you'll go to Blue Lagoon geothermal spa set in a man-made lake surrounded by lava fields. Soak in the warm water and watch for Northern Lights, then have a farewell dinner featuring locally sourced Icelandic food.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner of locally sourced Icelandic specialties)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fosshotel Reykjavik)
Included Activities
- Visit Seljalandsfoss Waterfall
- Visit Blue Lagoon geothermal spa
- Farewell dinner of locally sourced Icelandic specialties
Optional Activities
- Walk behind Seljalandsfoss Waterfall (weather permitting)
- Independent exploration of Reykjavik
Landmarks/POIs Seljalandsfoss Waterfall Blue Lagoon - Day 6
Departure
After breakfast this morning, your Iceland tour ends and transfers get you to the airport for your departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
