Itinerary
- Day 1
Keflavik to Reykjavik
You'll land at Keflavik airport and catch an individual Flybus shuttle to your hotel in Reykjavik. If your arrival time works out, there's opportunity to walk around the 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
Reykjanes Peninsula - Hella
Meeting your guide at 9:00 am, you'll tour Reykjavik's main sights and then head out to the Reykjanes Peninsula. The day takes you through hot springs, bird cliffs, and small fishing villages. You'll then spend time at the Blue Lagoon before traveling to Hella. Later, your guide talks through Northern Lights basics and you'll prepare for aurora hunting as evening sets in.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Reykjavik's highlights
- Explore Reykjanes Peninsula hot springs
- Visit bird cliffs
- Explore fishing villages
- Unwind at Blue Lagoon
- Northern Lights presentation and Aurora hunting
Landmarks Blue Lagoon Reykjanes Peninsula - Day 3
Eyjafjallajökull Region
Traveling south along the coast toward Eyjafjallajökull volcano, you'll see Seljalandsfoss waterfall and walk behind the falls. The Skógar Folk Museum shows historic turf houses and artifacts, and then you reach Skógafoss waterfall. From there, you can either do an optional glacier hike at Sólheimajökull or continue to Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach. Back at your hotel, there's a Northern Lights presentation in the evening with viewing opportunities from the grounds.
Included Activities
- Visit Seljalandsfoss waterfall
- Explore Skógar Folk Museum
- Visit Skógafoss waterfall
- Visit Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach
- Northern Lights presentation
Optional Activities
- 3-hour guided glacier hike at Sólheimajökull (pre-booking required; bring warm clothes, rain gear, and hiking boots)
Landmarks Seljalandsfoss Skógar Folk Museum Skógafoss Sólheimajökull Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach - Day 4
Þingvellir National Park
Today covers the Golden Circle route. You start learning about Icelandic horses and their characteristics, then stop at a geothermal greenhouse to see how locals grow fresh produce using natural heat. Next, the Geysir geothermal fields let you see active hot springs and geysers. Gullfoss waterfall comes next, a double cascade dropping into a deep canyon. Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO site, shows you the tectonic rift and tells the story of Iceland's ancient Viking Parliament. An optional Northern Lights cruise is available this evening.
Included Activities
- Learn about Icelandic horses and their history
- Visit geothermal greenhouse
- Explore Geysir geothermal fields
- Visit Gullfoss waterfall
- Explore Þingvellir National Park
- Learn about tectonic rift between North American and Eurasian plates
- Visit historic site of Iceland's ancient Viking Parliament
Optional Activities
- Evening Northern Lights cruise (weather permitting)
Landmarks Geysir Gullfoss Þingvellir National Park - Day 5
Reykjavik
This day is entirely yours to spend in Reykjavik as you like. Stroll down the main shopping streets, check out one of the many museums, or settle into a cozy café for some downtime. The pace is completely up to you.
Optional Activities
- Stroll main shopping street
- Visit museums
- Relax in cozy cafés
- Day 6
Ísafjörður
Setting off early heading west with your guide, you'll climb Grábók, a 3,400-year-old volcanic crater with views across the landscape from the top. After lunch in the coastal town of Búðardalur, you continue along the Ísafjardardfjúp fjords and might spot whales along the way. Litlibaer, one of Iceland's last turf houses, is now a café and museum worth visiting. You'll reach Ísafjörður in the Westfjords for a three-night stay. Darkness falls early, so Northern Lights viewing begins soon after arrival.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Búðardalur)
Included Activities
- Visit Grábrók volcanic crater
- Enjoy lunch in Búðardalur
- Travel along Ísafjardardjúp fjords
- Visit Litlibaer turf house café and museum
- Northern Lights hunting
Optional Activities
- Whale spotting (subject to luck and conditions)
Landmarks Grábrók Búðardalur Litlibaer - Day 7
Dynjandi - Ísafjörður
Dynjandi waterfall is the main attraction today, with its tiered water dropping into the fjord. You'll travel along the coast and fjords to the pier at Örundarfjörður, which sits against a golden beach with mountains behind it. After a nature walk, you'll have a meal and wander through Ísafjörður's colorful houses and cobblestone streets. Once evening comes, you head out again hoping to catch the Northern Lights.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Dynjandi waterfall
- Travel along coastline and fjords
- Visit Örundarfjörður pier
- Nature walk
- Enjoy meal
- Explore Ísafjörður town
- Northern Lights viewing
Landmarks Dynjandi Örundarfjörður - Day 8
Flateyri - Ísafjörður
The Ósvor Maritime Museum is a restored 19th-century fishing hut showing how tough life was for Icelandic fishermen in remote villages using only rowboats. From there, Flateyri is your next stop, and you'll visit Gamla bókabuðin, a bookstore that's been operating since 1914 with unique souvenirs and traditional craftsmanship. You'll see Flateyri's history and the avalanche protection fences built to protect the town. Later, take a stroll under the Arctic sky with hopes of seeing the Northern Lights.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Ósvor Maritime Museum
- Explore Flateyri village
- Visit Gamla bókabuðin (The Old Bookstore)
- Learn about Flateyri's history
- Visit avalanche protection fences
- Northern Lights stroll
Landmarks Ósvor Maritime Museum Flateyri Gamla bókabuðin - Day 9
Vogur
You'll visit Hólmavík and explore the Museum of Icelandic Sorcery and Witchcraft, which holds ancient grimoires, ritual objects, and magical staves. After that, head to Vogur Country Lodge in West Iceland, a good spot for Northern Lights hunting. Staying alert during the evening, you'll watch the skies for a chance to see the Aurora Borealis.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Museum of Icelandic Sorcery and Witchcraft
- Explore Icelandic magic history and folklore
- View ancient grimoires and ritual objects
- Northern Lights hunting at Vogur Country Lodge
Landmarks Museum of Icelandic Sorcery and Witchcraft Hólmavík - Day 10
Borgarnes - Reykjavik
The Settlement Center in Borgarnes has exhibitions spread across a warehouse, merchant house, and reception hall that explain early settlement in Iceland. Moving south to Reykjavik, you'll see the city's historic spots and landmarks like Hallgrímskirkja church, the University, and the harbor with colorful fishing boats and mountain backdrops. The Harpa Concert Hall is an architectural highlight on the waterfront. Before you go, try Iceland's famous fermented shark and toast with Brennivín as a final send-off.
Included Activities
- Visit Settlement Center in Borgarnes
- Explore Hallgrímskirkja church
- Visit University campus
- Explore harbour area
- Visit Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre
- Taste fermented shark
- Shot of Brennivín
Landmarks Settlement Center Hallgrímskirkja Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre - Day 11
Reykjavik to Keflavik
Your last morning brings an individual Flybus shuttle transfer from your Reykjavik accommodation to Keflavik airport for departure. The distance is 50km/31mi, so allow enough time before your flight.
- End point
- Reykjavík, Capital Region, Iceland (Departure transfer)
- Meals
- Breakfast
