Welcome to Iceland! Upon your arrival at the Keflavik International Airport, you will collect your rental car.

You will begin your drive to the Blue Lagoon and dive into the geothermal waters. A visit to the Blue Lagoon geothermal spa is a great start to your stay in Iceland. Guests renew their relationship with nature, soak up the scenic beauty, and enjoy breathing the clean, fresh air while relaxing in the warm geothermal seawater.

After your luxurious visit to the baths, you'll make your way to Reykjavík to take in the city's sites!

Reykjavík

The capital of Iceland, Reykjavík or ‘Steamy Cove’, named after its geothermal location, is a vibrant city with a lively culture and fun-filled nightlife, not to mention the oldest Parliament - the Althingi - in the world. With a relatively small population of 200,000 people living in the Greater Reykjavík area (2/3 of the country’s total population), Reykjavík boasts panoramic views of the mountains and the Atlantic Ocean on almost all sides. In the summer, you can sit by the harbor at midnight and watch the sun dip slightly below the horizon, before it makes its way up again. The city is unique for its numerous wells that allow all the city’s residents to enjoy inexpensive central heating and a smoke-free city.

Reykjavík to Stykkishólmur via Snæfellsnes Peninsula

After breakfast and check-out from the Hotel Island this morning, you have the chance to explore the Borgarfjördur area and Reykholt, one of the most important historical places in the country and visit the Snorri Museum. The beautiful waterfalls Hraunfossar and Barnafoss. Next to the Hreðavatnsskáli lies the ring krater of the extinct Grábrók Volcano, the climb up there is tiring, but the view is splendid.

Continue to the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. The main attraction of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula is the Snæfellsjökul Glacier. Even today, it is said to have magic powers. In Jules Verne’s novel, “Travels to the Center of the Earth” the glacier is the gate to a subterranean path.

In Búðir, on the southern coast of the peninsula, lies Iceland’s ‘Copacabana’. A beautiful church surrounded by a small cemetery hovers above the golden sand dunes and the background of the snow covered Snæfellsjökul Glacier. The fishing village Arnarstapi is known for its basalt coast and a picturesque harbor. A 2.5 km long street leads you relatively quickly to the “Baðstofa” (bathhouse) cave of Hellnar, also set on an interesting basalt coast.

Next, the bird cliffs of Lóndrangar: these peculiar rock formations can be seen from the main road but you can also drive down to Malarrif and take a short hike from there to the rock formations and back. Atlantic puffins, razorbills, kittiwakes, and many bird species invite a further break. On the west side of the peninsula a 2.5 km street veers off to Dritvík. Here a foot path leads to the sea. From there a 1 km long hike takes you to the no longer populated village of Dritvík, where only the foundations of the houses remain. There is also a beautiful cave called Vatnshellir where you can go on guided tours. You will find Kirkjufell Mountain by the town of Grundarfjörður, which is one of the most photographed mountains in Iceland.

Stykkishólmur to Akureyri via Skagafjörður

After breakfast, you will drive to Akureyri. The Skagafjörður area features a number of intriguing sights. This region is particularly famous for breeding the world-renowned Icelandic horses. Nearby is Saudakrokur and the fascinating folk museum at Glaumbær. There are possibilities for horseback riding on Icelandic horses, hiking tours, and if you want more excitement, there is river rafting. In Víðidalur near Hvammstangi, you will find the beautiful Kolugljúfur canyon with its stunning waterfall Kolufossar. In this area, you will also find the amazing cliff Hvítserkur.

Explore Akureyri in the evening.

Akureyri to Lake Mývatn

This morning, continue your drive to Goðafoss Waterfall on your way to Húsavík where you will join a Whale Watching and Puffin Safari tour on a Rib Boat. The tour offers great adventures on the boat and you get very close to the whales.

Húsavík is often called the Whale Watching capital of the north. Continue on and explore the area around Lake Mývatn. This is an active volcanic zone with pseudo-craters, sulfuric springs and bizarre lava formations, as well as lush green, fertile plains. This region is also home to a wonderful variety of birdlife. A couple of highlights by Mývatn are the lava “town” of Dimmuborgir and geothermal area Námaskarð.

Lake Mývatn to Egilsstaðir

From Lake Myvatn you drive through the uninhabited and desert-like areas of the Möðrudalsöræfi. Drive to Stuðlagil Canyon for a hike to the amazingly beautiful canyon. The hike can take about an hour each way so you will need plenty of time here.

After the tour you will continue to Vök Baths where you can relax in the geothermal pool located on Lake Urridavatn. If you feel adventurous you can hop in the cold water of the lake. Drive to the Hallormsstaðaskógur Forest close to Egilsstaðir. This is a very beautiful area to relax.

Egilstaðir to Höfn

You could start the day early with a hike up to Hengifoss Waterfall close to the hotel. You would need to do this early as you have the whole day ahead of you driving through the East Fjords.

If you have enough time, we suggest that you drive towards Eskifjordur. It is considered one of the most beautiful fjords in Iceland. With its old red wooden houses situated on the seafront. You can stop at the stone museum of Petra in Stöðvarfjörður, which is a private collection of Icelandic minerals. In Djupavogur you will find "Eggene i Gledivik", a stone sculpture consisting of 34 large stone eggs set up by the seaside. Geologically the East Fjords are the oldest parts of Iceland. An area of fjords, steep mountains, majestic mountain peaks, rich bird life and ancient memories.

If time allows you, can take a tour to the coast outside Höfn, and enjoy the views of the most photographed mountain in Iceland, Vestrahorn on the Stokksnes peninsula.

*Note that you probably won’t have time to visit all these sights, you can prioritize which ones you would like to be sure to include!

Höfn to Vík & Glacier Hike

After breakfasts and hotel check out this morning, continue south on the Ring Road. Nearby is Europe‘s biggest glacier, Vatnajökull, and the extraordinary Jökulsarlon Glacial Lagoon. Without a doubt, these are the highlights of the day!

You can join a tour by boat or kayak on the lagoon if you'd like. Make sure to visit Diamond beach, just by the Glacier Lagoon. Here you will find icebergs from the lagoon that have drifted ashore and created the most magical setting. White melting icebergs on a black beach.

Continue to Skaftafell National Park. The mountains are reminiscent of the Alps, and have been formed by volcanoes, glaciers, and water. Skaftafell is an area you can spend a whole day. Svartifoss waterfall, one of the most popular attractions in the park is a unique natural gem framed in black lava columns. You will join a guided Glacier Hike on one of Vatnajokull’s outlet glaciers. Step onto the icy wonderland where the guide shows you crevasses and the beautiful glacier landscape.

After the tour you will continue your drive on to Vík Village.

Vík - Geysir

At Vik, you will find Reynisfjara, Reynisdrangar and Dyrholaey. Reynisfjara is a black lava beach that has amazing basalt rock formations. Out in the sea, you can see the basalt-shaped pillars Reynisdrangar. The area has a rich bird life and you will be able to see puffins here.

Dyrholaey is a small peninsula at Reynisdrangar. Here you should take pictures of the view. Stop at Seljalandsfoss and Skogarfoss. These are two of Iceland's loveliest waterfalls. You can walk to the back of Seljalandsfoss. On the way from Vik you will pass Eyjafjallajökull glacier and the area evacuated in the large volcano eruption in 2010. You can visit the Secret Lagoon (about 15 min drive from Geysir). From the foot of Hekla volcano, it is well worth taking a trip to the valley of the Thjorsa River. The earliest settlers in Iceland chose this valley. There you can visit the Viking farm Stöng, which is a reconstruction of the farm as it was 1000 years ago. The original farm was destroyed by a major volcanic eruption in the year 1104. Many scenes from the TV series Games of Thrones were taken in Thjórsárdalur valley.

Enjoy a bath in this geothermal natural pool. You also find the farm Fridheimar who offers lunch between 12 and 16. At Fridheimar, you can enjoy homemade dishes in a Greenhouse sitting area. The farm produces tomato all year around in the green houses, warmed up by geothermal heat. At Efstidalur Farm you can try homemade local ice cream.

This morning, visit the thundering Gullfoss waterfall and famous Geysir geothermal area, where the geyser of Strokkur regularly erupts and numerous other hot springs bubble and steam. Drive to the World Heritage Site of Thingvellir National Park. This is the location of Iceland‘s original parliament. Enjoy views across the clear waters of Lake Thingvallavatn.

Although your adventure must come to an end today, you will be leaving fully refreshed and surely enamored with the rugged beauty of Iceland. Drive to Keflavik Airport where you will drop off your rental car before and board your international departure flight.

We wish you safe and happy travels home!