TRAVEL DAY - OVERNIGHT FLIGHT TO ICELAND

DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN ICELAND  |  GOLDEN CIRCLE

• Early morning arrival in Iceland, your vehicle and guide will be waiting upon arrival to start your adventure. Start the morning right with a group breakfast.

• Head through the lava fields of the Reykjanes peninsula towards Reykjavik, then swiftly out of town for the splendor of the Golden Circle.

• Enjoy a stop at Thingvellir National Park, the site of the ancient Viking Parliament, founded in 930 and walk through the North Atlantic Continental Rift between America and Europe.

• Travel through the active geothermal areas of the southwest and enjoy the spectacular golden waterfall Gullfoss before arrival at Geysir hot-spring area. There, explore the multitude of hot springs. We recommend walking around the area, enjoying the big sky views and hopefully catching a glimpse of the Northern Lights.

• Overnight at Icelandair Hotel Fludir or similar. (B, D) 

DAY 2 - SOUTH SHORE TOUR

• Travel through the lush farmlands of South Iceland. Approach the mountainous highland ridge before a stop at Seljalandsfoss and Skógarfoss waterfalls among other natural pearls of the south.

• Get up close and personal with Svinafellsjökull glacier and experience the Game of Thrones like transformation from lush fields to black sands, vast lava fields, volcanoes and deserts carved out by glacial rivers.

• Overnight at Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon or similar. (B, D)

DAY 3 - VATNAJOKULL GLACIER

• Spend the early part of the day exploring the amazing Vatnajokull Glacier, in winter, this will include a visit to one or more of the amazing ice caves that form during the melt of the glacier in the summer-time.

• Explore the Glacier Lagoon and the black sands and icebergs at Diamond Beach.

• See the amazing rock formations and basalt columns of Reynisfjara and take in the breathtaking views of Dyrholaey. 

• Overnight in Vik at Hotel Vik or similar. (B, D)

 

Day 4 - REYKJADALUR & BATHING IN A GEOTHERMAL RIVER

• There is one uniquely Icelandic activity left. You will spend the day hiking into Reykjadalur valley which offers the opportunity of a dip into a truly natural geothermal river. Wear your bathing suit as this is a natural spring with very limited facilities.

• After the hike, the night in Reykjavik awaits, where everything is in full swing with restaurants, bars, clubs and entertainment. (B)

• Overnight in Reykjavik city center. Exeter Hotel or similar.

 

DAY 5 - FREE DAY  |  REYKJAVIK 

• After the excitement of the last few days, you have a free day to explore Reykjavik, this northernmost Capital in the world. Reykjavik is known for its eclectic architecture, phenomenal food and endless shops and cafes. 

• Overnight in Reykjavik city center. Exeter Hotel or similar. (B)

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DAY 6 - DEPARTURE

• This last day of the tour. Use it for a quick spa visit or some last minute shopping and exploration of the city.

• Enjoy some Icelandic pastries, one of the many coffee houses.

• Feed the ducks at Reykjavik centrum lake Tjörnin or enjoy handmade chocolates at Omnom. 

• This afternoon your shuttle will take you back to Keflavik Airport for your flight home. (B)