Itinerary
- Day 1
Keflavik to Reykjavik
You'll land at Keflavik airport and catch a shuttle bus to your hotel in Reykjavik. If your timing works out, there's room to wander around the capital on your own before dinner, which you'll sort out independently.
- Start point
- Reykjavík, Capital Region, Iceland (Arrival Transfer)
Optional Activities
- Explore Reykjavik city on own
- Day 2
Reykjavik to Akureyri
Your guide meets you at 9:00 AM at the hotel. The route heads west along Hvalfjoerdur fjord toward Borgarnes, where you'll do a leisurely hike around Grabrok volcano crater with lava fields all around. After that comes Glaumbaer, an old turf house farm with a folk museum attached. The drive continues through scenic fjords and mountain passes, and by the time you reach Akureyri in North Iceland, you'll have the rest of the day free to explore the town at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike on Grabrók volcano crater
- Explore Glaumbaer turf house farm and folk museum
- Travel through fjords and mountain passes to Akureyri
Optional Activities
- Explore Akureyri town on own
Landmarks Grabrók Glaumbaer Akureyri - Day 3
Godafoss - Myvatn
Start the morning checking out Akureyri and the views over Eyjafjordur fjord. Later in the afternoon, head to Godafoss waterfall, then move on to Lake Myvatn to see the lava formations, the pseudocraters at Skutustadir, and Hverfjall cone. By evening, you'll soak in the Myvatn Nature Baths with views out over the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Akureyri
- Visit Godafoss waterfall
- Explore Lake Myvatn with lava formations and pseudocraters
- Visit Hverfjall volcanic cone
- Soak at Myvatn Nature Baths
Optional Activities
- Whale watching tour at 09:00
Landmarks Godafoss Lake Myvatn Skutustadir Hverfjall Myvatn Nature Baths - Day 4
Myvatn to Herad
You'll walk through Dimmuborgir, which is basically a maze of lava formations with a lot of folklore attached. Then there's Namaskar, where you can see bubbling mud pools and steam vents. After that, the route takes you through the highlands toward East Iceland, ending at Dettifoss waterfall.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Dimmuborgir lava formations
- Visit Namaskarð geothermal area with mud pools and solfataras
- Travel through highlands
- Visit Dettifoss waterfall
Landmarks Dimmuborgir Namaskarð Dettifoss - Day 5
Vatnajökull - Jökulsárlón
This day focuses on the East Fjords with their rugged landscapes, and you'll also check out a collection of stones and minerals. Vatnajokull, Europe's largest glacier, comes next so you can see its size firsthand. The highlight is a boat tour on Jokulsarlon glacial lagoon where you'll glide between icebergs. The day wraps up at Diamond Beach, where ice chunks wash ashore on black volcanic sand.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore East Fjords landscape
- View stone and mineral collection
- View Vatnajökull glacier
- Amphibian boat tour at Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon
- Visit Breidamerkursandur (Diamond Beach)
Landmarks Vatnajökull Jökulsárlón Breidamerkursandur - Day 6
South Coast - Hella
Starting along Vatnajokull glacier, you'll explore a national park with Iceland's tallest mountains. In the afternoon, cross the Eldhraun lava field and the southern coast with its cliffs, glaciers, and waterfalls. There's a chance to see the Icelandic Lava Show with actual molten lava, then you'll walk Reynisfjara black beach, check out the village of Skogur and its Skogafoss waterfall, and finish at Seljalandsfoss where a path goes behind the falls themselves.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel along Vatnajökull glacier southern part
- Explore Eldhraun lava field
- Experience Icelandic Lava Show
- Stroll at Reynisfjara black lava beach
- Visit Skógur village and Skógafoss waterfall
- Visit Seljalandsfoss waterfall
Optional Activities
- Trail behind Seljalandsfoss waterfall
Landmarks Eldhraun Reynisfjara Skógafoss Seljalandsfoss - Day 7
Reykjavik
The Golden Circle route includes Fridheimar first, where you'll learn about Icelandic horses and see a geothermal greenhouse. Next is the Geysir geothermal area with its hot pools and Strokkur geyser that erupts every 5 to 7 minutes. Gullfoss waterfall comes after that, a double falls dropping 32 meters into the Hvita river. Then it's inland to Thingvellir National Park before returning to Reykjavik for a quick city tour and three days of free time.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Fridheimar to learn about Icelandic horses
- Visit geothermal greenhouse
- Explore Geysir geothermal fields
- View Strokkur geyser
- Visit Gullfoss waterfall
- Explore Thingvellir National Park
- City tour of Reykjavik
Landmarks Fridheimar Geysir Strokkur Gullfoss Thingvellir National Park - Day 8
Reykjavik
The morning is open for wandering through Reykjavik's streets, checking out boutiques and museums, or just sitting in a cafe. In the afternoon, join the Food Lovers Tour where you'll sample traditional Icelandic dishes at top restaurants around the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Reykjavik Food Lovers Tour with traditional Icelandic dishes
Optional Activities
- Explore Reykjavik on own - wander streets
- Visit local boutiques
- Visit museums
- Relax in cafes
- Day 9
Sky Lagoon
Spend your morning exploring Reykjavik on your own or picking an optional activity like an ATV tour through volcanic fields or horseback riding on Icelandic horses with local guides. Afterward, head to Sky Lagoon to soak in geothermal water with a complimentary drink and ocean views.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Soak at Sky Lagoon geothermal waters with complimentary refreshing drink
Optional Activities
- Explore Reykjavik on own
- ATV tour through volcanic fields and lush valleys
- Horseback riding tour along scenic trails
Landmarks Sky Lagoon - Day 10
Whale Watching
After time on your own in Reykjavik this morning, you'll go whale watching from the harbor. The tour targets minke whales, humpback whales, harbor porpoises, and white-beaked dolphins, and you'll also see various bird species throughout the Atlantic.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Whale watching tour from Reykjavik
Optional Activities
- Explore Reykjavik on own
- Day 11
Reykjavik to Westfjords
Your guide meets you at 09:00 to start for the Westfjords. You'll see Grabrok, a 3,400-year-old volcanic crater with valley views, then move to Eiriksstadir where Viking explorers like Eirik the Red once lived. A replica longhouse and living museum cover Viking life and history. After visiting Thingmannaa Waterfall, you'll settle into the fishing village of Patreksfjorodur for two nights with fjord views.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Grabrók volcanic crater
- Explore Eiriksstađir Viking settlement and replica longhouse
- Visit Thingmannaa Waterfall
- Travel to Patreksfjorodur fishing village
Landmarks Grabrók Eiriksstađir Thingmannaa Waterfall - Day 12
Latrabjarg
Raudisandur beach opens the day, a 10-kilometer stretch with red sand and turquoise water. The Hnjetur Folk Museum gives insights into local life and seafaring history. Then comes Latrabjarg, Europe's tallest seabird cliffs at the country's westernmost point, where you can watch puffins, razorbills, and other birds. On the way back you'll see the Gardar, Iceland's oldest steel shipwreck, before returning to Patreksfjorodur.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Raudisandur beach
- Explore Hnjótur Folk Museum
- Visit Latrabjarg seabird cliffs
- View Gardar shipwreck
Landmarks Raudisandur Hnjótur Folk Museum Latrabjarg Gardar - Day 13
Isafjorodur
Dynjandi waterfall starts the journey, a tiered cascade that's quite notable. Following the coastline and fjords, you'll reach Onundarfjordur pier on a golden beach with fjord views. Flateyri village comes next with Gamla bokabuidin, an old bookstore from 1914 with traditional Icelandic items. You'll learn about the 1995 avalanche and protective measures in place. By afternoon, you're in Isafjorodur, the Westfjords' largest town, where you'll stay two nights.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Dynjandi waterfall
- Explore Onundarfjordur pier
- Visit Flateyri village
- Visit Gamla bokabúdin 'The Old Bookstore'
- Learn about 1995 avalanche and protective fences
Landmarks Dynjandi Onundarfjordur Flateyri Gamla bokabúdin Ísafjorodur - Day 14
Ísafjorodur
This morning takes you up Bolafjall mountain at 640 meters with a steel platform offering sea and fjord views. The Osvor Maritime Museum, set in a restored fishing hut, covers rowboat fishing history and 19th-century isolated fishing village life. Later, Suduryri village offers a walk and local seafood. The afternoon gives you free time in Isafjorodur or optional activities like ATV tours or a trip to Vigur island for puffins and other seabirds.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Seafood meal at Suduryri village from local producers)
Included Activities
- Visit Bolafjall mountain with viewing platform
- Visit Ósvor Maritime Museum
- Journey to Suduryri village with seafood meal
Optional Activities
- Leisure time in Ísafjorodur
- ATV tour around Ísafjorodur
- Visit to Vigur island with wildlife viewing
Landmarks Bolafjall Ósvor Maritime Museum Suduryri Vigur - Day 15
Ísafjorodur to West Iceland
Traveling along Isafjardardjup fjords, you may spot whales. The Saltverk factory in Reykjanes explains salt production using geothermal energy. Then comes Holmavik and its Museum of Icelandic Sorcery and Witchcraft with grimoires, ritual objects, and magical staves. You'll end at Vogur Country Lodge near Breidafjordur Bay for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel along Ísafjardardjúp fjords
- Visit Saltverk factory with geothermal salt manufacturing
- Explore Hólmavík village
- Visit Museum of Icelandic Sorcery and Witchcraft
Optional Activities
- Whale spotting along fjords
Landmarks Saltverk Hólmavík Museum of Icelandic Sorcery and Witchcraft Breiðafjordur Bay - Day 16
West Iceland to Reykjavik
The route back to Reykjavik stops at Hraunfossar, where glacial water filters through lava creating a waterfall effect from the rocks themselves. A horse farm lets you get up close with Icelandic horses known for their fluffy coats. In the afternoon, you'll explore Reykjavik's history and landmarks before wrapping up.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Hraunfossar 'lava waterfalls'
- Visit horse farm to encounter Icelandic horses
- City exploration and landmark visit in Reykjavik
Landmarks Hraunfossar - Day 17
Reykjavik to Keflavik
A Flybus shuttle takes you from your Reykjavik hotel to Keflavik airport. Grab a final Icelandic breakfast before heading out.
- End point
- Reykjavík, Capital Region, Iceland (Departure transfer)
- Meals
- Breakfast
