Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Reykjavik
You'll arrive at Keflavik Airport and catch a shuttle bus heading into Reykjavik to reach your hotel. If your flight gets in early enough, there's time to walk around the capital and get oriented before settling in for the night.
Optional Activities
- Explore Reykjavik on your own
- Day 2
Reykjavik to Akureyri
Meeting your guide at 09:00, you'll head west toward North Iceland. First stop is Grábróck volcano crater with its greenish lava field surrounding the hike, followed by Glaumbaer, a traditional turf house farm that's now a folk museum. The drive takes you through fjord landscapes and mountain terrain before reaching Akureyri, where you can spend the evening checking out the town.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike on Grábrók volcano crater
- Visit Glaumbaer Folk Museum
Landmarks/POIs Grábrók Glaumbaer - Day 3
Akureyri to Lake Myvatn
Start the morning in Akureyri with views over Eyjafj\u00f6rdur fjord, and there's an option for whale watching if you're interested. Later, you'll drive to Godafoss waterfall, then spend the afternoon wandering Lake Myvatn's geological features like lava formations at Kálfarströnd, the pseudo craters at Skútustaðir, and Hverfjall tephra cone. By evening, you'll relax in the geothermal Myvatn Nature Baths.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Akureyri
- Visit Godafoss waterfall
- Explore Lake Myvatn geological sites
- Relax in Myvatn Nature Baths including towel
Optional Activities
- Whale watching tour at 09:00
Landmarks/POIs Akureyri Godafoss Lake Myvatn Kálfarströnd Skútustaðir Hverfjall Myvatn Nature Baths - Day 4
Lake Myvatn to East Iceland
Early on, you'll walk through the lava labyrinth of Dimmuborgir called 'the dark castles'. The afternoon brings you to Namaskard hot spring area with its bubbling mud pools and steaming solfataras. After that, you'll travel through uninhabited highlands toward East Iceland. During summer months (June to August), there's a detour to see Dettifoss, a powerful waterfall in the region.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walk in lava labyrinth at Dimmuborgir
- Visit hot spring area of Namaskarð
Landmarks/POIs Dimmuborgir Namaskarð Dettifoss - Day 5
East Fjords to Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
You'll drive along East Fjords on winding roads, passing fishing villages and stopping at a stone and mineral collection. From there, Vatnajökull glacier comes into view (Europe's largest), and you'll head to Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon with its floating icebergs. There's a boat tour between the icebergs, and afterward you'll walk on Diamond Beach where more icebergs wash up on the black sand.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore East Fjords and fishing villages
- View Vatnajökull glacier
- Explore Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon
- Boat tour between floating icebergs
- Walk on Diamond Beach
Landmarks/POIs Vatnajökull Jökulsárlón Diamond Beach - Day 6
South Coast Drive
Traveling along Vatnajökull glacier, you'll pass Europe's second-largest national park and Iceland's highest mountains. The route crosses the Eldhraun lava field and the sandy south coast with its dramatic cliffs and waterfalls. You'll see molten lava at the Icelandic Lava Show, then walk Reynisfjara's black lava beach. Next comes Skógafoss waterfall (60 meters high) and the unique Seljalandsfoss, where you can hike behind the falling water.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Drive along Vatnajökull and national park area
- Cross Eldhraun lava field
- Experience Icelandic Lava Show
- Visit Reynisfjara black lava beach
- Visit Skógafoss waterfall
- Visit Seljalandsfoss waterfall
Landmarks/POIs Eldhraun Reynisfjara Skógafoss Seljalandsfoss - Day 7
Golden Circle and Return to Reykjavik
The Golden Circle route starts at Friðheimar where you'll learn about Icelandic horses and tour a geothermal greenhouse. You'll see Geysir's hot springs and watch Strokkur erupt every 5-7 minutes. Gullfoss waterfall (32 meters) comes next, followed by Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO site. The drive back includes a short city tour of Reykjavik highlighting the world's northernmost capital.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Friðheimar Icelandic horse stables and geothermal greenhouse
- Visit Geysir geothermal fields
- Watch Strokkur geyser
- Visit Gullfoss waterfall
- Explore Thingvellir National Park
- City tour of Reykjavik highlights
Optional Activities
- Northern Lights evening tour (bookable at hotel lobby from September to mid-April, weather dependent)
Landmarks/POIs Friðheimar Geysir Strokkur Gullfoss Thingvellir National Park - Day 8
Departure from Reykjavik
A shuttle bus picks you up from your Reykjavik accommodation and takes you to Keflavik Airport for your departure flight.
