Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Reykjavik
You'll land at Keflavik airport and catch the Flybus shuttle to your hotel in Reykjavik. If your flight gets in early, you'll have some time to wander around Iceland's capital and get a feel for the city before settling in for the night.
- Start point
- Reykjavík, Capital Region, Iceland (Arrival Transfer)
Optional Activities
- Explore Reykjavik city on your own
- Day 2
Reykjavik to Akureyri
Meet your guide at 09:00 and head west through Borgarnes. You'll hike up Grábók volcano crater to see the green lava fields stretching out below, then check out Glaumbaer turf house farm and its folk museum. The route continues north through fjords and mountain passes, eventually bringing you to Akureyri, North Iceland's main city. You'll have the evening to explore on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike up Grábók volcano crater
- Visit Glaumbaer turf house farm and folk museum
- Travel through fjords and mountain passes to Akureyri
Optional Activities
- Explore Akureyri town
Landmarks Grábók Glaumbaer Akureyri 
- Day 3
Akureyri to Myvatn
Start by taking in the views over Eyjafj\u00f6r\u00f0ur fjord from Akureyri. Next, you'll see G\u00f3\u00f0afoss waterfall, then move into Lake M\u00fdvatn's geothermal region where you can walk through lava formations at K\u00e1lafstr\u00f6nd and check out the pseudo craters at Sk\u00fatusta\u00f0ir. Later you'll head to Hverfjall tephra cone, then relax in the M\u00fdvatn Nature Baths. By evening, you'll be hunting for the Northern Lights.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Discover Akureyri and panoramic views over Eyjafjörður fjord
- Visit Goðafoss waterfall
- Explore Lake Mývatn geological formations
- Experience Kálafströnd lava formations
- Visit Skútustaðir pseudo craters
- Visit Hverfjall tephra cone
- Relax in Mývatn Nature Baths
- Search for Northern Lights
Optional Activities
- Whale watching tour at 09:00 (April through October, available at extra cost)
Landmarks Akureyri Eyjafjörður Goðafoss Lake Mývatn Kálafströnd Skútustaðir Hverfjall Mývatn Nature Baths - Day 4
Myvatn to East Iceland
You'll walk through Dimmuborgir's twisted lava formations and dark rock structures where the local folklore places trolls. During the afternoon, the route takes you through N\u00e1maskar\u00f0 with its bubbling mud pools and steaming hot springs. Then you'll cross through the uninhabited highlands, a stark landscape that looks like another planet, heading toward East Iceland.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Dimmuborgir lava labyrinth
- Visit Námaskarð hot spring area with mud pools and solfataras
- Travel through uninhabited highlands
Landmarks Dimmuborgir Námaskarð - Day 5
East Iceland to Jökulsárlón
You'll see the dramatic East Fjords and small fishing villages, and stop at a fascinating stone and mineral collection along the way. In the afternoon, Vatnaj\u00f6kull, Europe's largest glacier, comes into view before you arrive at J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rl\u00f3n glacial lagoon with its floating icebergs. You can explore the site and look for seals in the icy water. A boat tour between the icebergs is included if you're traveling May through October.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore East Fjords and fishing villages
- Visit stone and mineral collection
- View Vatnajökull glacier
- Explore Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon
- Boat tour between floating icebergs (May through October)
Optional Activities
- Spot seals in glacial lagoon waters
Landmarks Vatnajökull Jökulsárlón - Day 6
Jökulsárlón to South Coast
You'll travel along Vatnaj\u00f6kull's southern edge and see Iceland's highest mountains and vast alpine landscapes from Europe's second-largest national park. The drive takes you through the Eldhraun lava field and the south coast's sandy deserts with their cliffs, glaciers, and waterfalls framing the landscape. You'll experience real lava being melted at the Icelandic Lava Show, walk the black sand beach at Reynisfjara, and see both Sk\u00f3gafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls. Watch for Northern Lights later if you're visiting September to mid-April.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel along Vatnajökull glacier southern edge
- View Europe's second-largest national park
- Drive through Eldhraun lava field
- Experience Icelandic Lava Show with real melted lava
- Walk black lava beach of Reynisfjara
- Visit Skógafoss waterfall (60 meters high)
- Visit Seljalandsfoss waterfall with trail behind cascading water
- Search for Northern Lights
Landmarks Vatnajökull Eldhraun Reynisfjara Skógafoss Seljalandsfoss - Day 7
Golden Circle Route
Your day follows the Golden Circle route starting at Fri\u00f0heimar farm where you'll learn about Icelandic horses and tour a geothermal greenhouse. You'll see the Geysir geothermal fields and watch Strokkur erupt every 5 to 7 minutes, then visit Gullfoss waterfall plunging 32 meters. After that comes Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. You'll head back to Reykjavik for a short city tour, and optional Northern Lights tours are available that evening if conditions look good.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Friðheimar farm and learn about Icelandic horses
- Explore geothermal greenhouse at Friðheimar
- Visit Geysir geothermal fields
- Watch Strokkur geyser erupt
- Visit Gullfoss waterfall
- Explore Thingvellir National Park
- Brief city tour of Reykjavik
Optional Activities
- Northern Lights evening tour (bookable at hotel lobby, weather dependent)
Landmarks Friðheimar Geysir Strokkur Gullfoss Thingvellir National Park - Day 8
Departure from Reykjavik
The Flybus shuttle picks you up from your Reykjavik hotel and takes you back to Keflavik airport. You'll have final breakfast included before heading to your departure gate.
- End point
- Reykjavík, Capital Region, Iceland (Departure transfer)
- Meals
- Breakfast
