Welcome to Iceland

On arrival at Reykjavik International Airport you will be met by our local representative and you will be transferred to the hotel.

Day is free, for you to explore the city at your own pace.

Reykjavik, on the coast of Iceland, is the country's capital and largest city. It's home to the National and Saga museums, tracing Iceland’s Viking history. The striking concrete Hallgrimskirkja church and rotating Perlan glass dome offer sweeping views of the sea and nearby hills. Exemplifying the island’s volcanic activity is the geothermal Blue Lagoon spa, near the village of Grindavik.

 Overnight in Reykjavik.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Start your morning early and get ready for a full day Golden Circle trip. This morning you will head to Þingvellir, a national park which has been nominated as a UNESCO world heritage site. Next, we will visit the great Geysir area with its spouting geysers and colourful hot springs. The tour will continue to Gullfoss, “The Golden Waterfall”, where we will see white water thrash and tumble down the two-tiers, falling metres below. Then we continue our drive to the picturesque waterfalls along the south coast, with a stop at the fairytale-like Seljalandsfoss waterfall, where you can walk right behind the misty cascade. After some time enjoying Seljalandsfoss, your guide will drive you to the gorgeous 60-metre high Skógafoss waterfall just a short drive down the road, before reaching the black sand beach of Reynisfjara. You will continue to Kirkjubæjarklaustur for your night stay.

Overnight in Kirkjubæjarklaustur.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Get to see some actual ice in Iceland! Today’s drive takes us to some of Iceland’s most photogenic attractions, including a visit to the beautiful Skaftafell area of Vatnajökull National Park, named for Iceland’s largest glacier. Here you‘ll have some time to explore the area before the tour heads to Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, where we will sail among the floating icebergs on a guided amphibian boat tour. Adjacent to the glacier lagoon, we will visit the Diamond Beach, where you will see chunks of sparkling ice dotting the shore like diamonds. The tour will make the way to your accommodation, and in the evening you will enjoy dinner at the hotel.

Overnight in Breiðdalsvík.

Breakfast at the hotel.

The lovely east awaits! Today, we will drive along the east which is characterized by spectacular fjords, tranquil fishing villages and sweeping landscapes. This is an especially scenic stretch of Iceland. After reaching North Iceland, prepare to be amazed by the roaring Dettifoss, Europe’s most powerful waterfall. There is a 1 km walk from the parking lot to the waterfall on a gravel road, definitely worth the trip. The tour makes its way to the moon-like landscape of Lake Mývatn, where you will be spending the night.

Overnight in Mývatn.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Today we will explore the volcanic landscape of Lake Mývatn where we will spend the first half of the day visiting sights such as Dimmuborgir, a magnificent lava landscape with extraordinary formations, columns, caves. Námaskarð is another sight you will visit. The area draws many visitors to its Martian-like terrain. On the way to Skagafjörður, we will visit the mighty Goðafoss, (The Waterfall of the Gods), is among the most beautiful falls in the country. Though it is not very tall, the cascade is divided into two horseshoe-shaped falls, making it unique among Icelandic waterfalls. Not far above the falls the river Skjálfandafljót divides in two, forming the island Hrútey. According to the Sagas, Þorgeir Ljósvetningagoði threw his statues of pagan gods into the falls upon deciding that Iceland would officially convert to Christianity in the year 1000. Heading our way to the charming town of Akureyri, where we will take a stroll through the town centre that is always full of life during the summer months. Then we will head for our next destination in the tranquil farmlands of Skagafjörður, where you will enjoy a farewell dinner with the group.

Overnight in Skagafjörður.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Today we head back to Reykjavik. Notable sights along the way include the Grábrók volcanic crater, Deildartunguhver the largest hot spring in Europe and the beautiful twin waterfalls of Hraunfossar and Barnafoss. We end the day by closing the circle around Iceland and heading back to Reykjavík, where you will have the afternoon at your leisure.

Overnight in Reykjavik.

After breakfast. The day is free until checkout time. The driver will pick you up and drop you to the airport for your onward flight.​