Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Reykjavik
After you land, the Flybus shuttle gets you to your hotel in Reykjavik. From there, the afternoon and evening are open for you to wander around the city on your own and get a feel for the place.
Optional Activities
- Explore Reykjavik
- Day 2
Reykjanes Peninsula - Blue Lagoon - Hella
You'll start with a quick orientation tour through Reykjavik, then head out to the Reykjanes Peninsula to see fishing villages and hot springs. The Blue Lagoon is next, where you can soak and relax, then you'll make your way to Hella. Later that evening, look for Northern Lights from your accommodation garden.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Brief orientation tour of Reykjavik
- Visit Reykjanes Peninsula
- Entrance to Blue Lagoon with towel provided
- Northern Lights search and guided programme (evening)
Landmarks Blue Lagoon Reykjanes Peninsula - Day 3
Eyjafjallajökull - Skógafoss - Hella
This day focuses on Iceland's natural features. You'll see the Eyjafjallajökull glacier, then check out Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls. There's the Skogar Folk Museum to walk through, and you can choose between a glacier hike on Solheimajokull or exploring Reynisfjara's black lava beach and bird cliffs. Another Northern Lights hunt happens that evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Eyjafjallajökull glacier
- View Seljalandsfoss waterfall
- View Skógafoss waterfall
- Entrance to Skogar Folk Museum
- Northern Lights search and guided programme (evening)
Optional Activities
- Optional glacier hike on Solheimajokull (must be booked in advance)
- Stroll on black lava beach at Reynisfjara
- View bird cliffs at Reynisfjara near Vík
Landmarks Eyjafjallajökull Seljalandsfoss Skógafoss Skogar Folk Museum Solheimajokull Reynisfjara 
- Day 4
Golden Circle - Reykjavik
Travel back toward Reykjavik on the Golden Circle route. You'll stop at a local horse stable, tour a geothermal greenhouse, see the hot springs and geysers at Geysir (Strokkur erupts roughly every 10 minutes), and view Gullfoss waterfall. Thingvellir National Park is also on the drive. Your evening is free, or you can book an optional Northern Lights cruise.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit local horse stable and meet Icelandic horses
- Tour geothermal greenhouse
- View Geysir geothermal area and Strokkur geyser
- View Gullfoss waterfall
- Drive through Thingvellir National Park
- Guided sightseeing tour of Golden Circle
Optional Activities
- Optional evening cruise to spot Northern Lights from the water
Landmarks Geysir Strokkur Gullfoss Thingvellir National Park - Day 5
Reykjavik
You have the full day to yourself in Reykjavik. Consider booking a whale watching cruise, spending time in the Old Harbour area, or walking down Laugavegur if you feel like browsing shops and cafes.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Whale watching cruise
- Explore Old Harbour area
- Stroll down Laugavegur shopping street
Landmarks Old Harbour Laugavegur - Day 6
Grabrok - Budardalur - Isafj Ördur
Head west to new terrain. Grabrok, a 3,400-year-old volcanic crater, offers 360-degree valley views. After lunch in Budardalur, you'll travel along the fjords of Isafjardardjup where whale sightings are possible. Stop at Litlibaer turf house for waffles and coffee, then arrive in Isafj Ördur for a three-night stay. Join an evening Northern Lights search to kick off your time there.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Grabrok volcanic crater
- Guided sightseeing in Westfjords including Grabrok
- Visit Litlibaer turf house café and museum
- Northern Lights search and guided programme (evening)
Optional Activities
- Whale spotting along Isafjardardjup fjords
Landmarks Grabrok Budardalur Isafjardardjup Litlibaer - Day 7
Dynjandi - Isafj Ördur
Dynjandi waterfall is the focus today with its tiered cascades dropping dramatically. From there, you'll follow the scenic coastline and fjords to Ónundarfjordur pier on a golden beach. A nature walk and meal help you recharge. Explore Isafj Ördur's colorful houses and cobblestone streets, then search for Northern Lights as darkness falls.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious meal)
Included Activities
- Visit Dynjandi waterfall
- View Örundarfjordur pier and golden beach
- Nature walk
- Explore Isafj Ördur town
- Northern Lights search and guided programme (evening)
Landmarks Dynjandi Örundarfjordur - Day 8
Sudureyri - Flateyri - Isafj Ördur
Start at the Osv Ör Maritime Museum to learn about 19th-century fishing hut life and rowboat fishing history. Then head to Flateyri village and check out Gamla bokabudin, a historic bookstore open since 1914 with Icelandic design souvenirs. You'll return to Isafj Ördur for an evening stroll and Northern Lights watch.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Osv Ör Maritime Museum
- Explore Flateyri village
- Browse Gamla bokabudin historic bookstore
- Northern Lights search and guided programme (evening)
Optional Activities
- Purchase Icelandic design souvenirs at Gamla bokabudin
Landmarks Osv Ör Maritime Museum Flateyri Gamla bokabudin - Day 9
Höolmavík - Breidafj Ördur
Travel to Hólmavík to visit the Museum of Icelandic Sorcery and Witchcraft, where you'll learn about Iceland's mystical history and folklore through exhibits and artifacts. Your day ends near Breidafjördur Bay in West Iceland, a remote spot where you can hunt for Northern Lights.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Museum of Icelandic Sorcery and Witchcraft in Hólmavík
- Northern Lights search (evening)
Landmarks Hólmavík Museum of Icelandic Sorcery and Witchcraft Breidafj Ördur Bay - Day 10
Borganes - Reykjavik
As your trip winds down, you'll head back to Reykjavik with stops along the way. The Settlement Centre in Borganes shows exhibitions on Iceland's early human settlement. Arrive in Reykjavik by afternoon and explore Hallgrimskirkja church, the university campus, and the harbor. End at the Icelandic Bar to try fermented shark and Brennivín as a final celebration.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Settlement Centre in Borganes
- Tour Hallgrimskirkja church
- Visit University campus
- Explore Reykjavik harbour
- Guided tour of Reykjavik
Optional Activities
- Try fermented shark and Brennivín at the Icelandic Bar
Landmarks Settlement Centre Borganes Hallgrimskirkja Reykjavik Harbour - Day 11
Departure from Reykjavik
After breakfast, your Icelandic adventure ends. The Flybus shuttle will pick you up from your Reykjavik accommodation and take you to Keflavik airport for your departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
