Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Arrival in Reykjavik
Arrival in Reykjavik- Start point
- Keflavik International Airport / Keflavíkurflugvöllur (KEF), Keflavíkurflugvelli, Sandgerði, Southern Peninsula Region 235, Iceland (Hertz Car rental desk)
Optional Activities
- Visit Café Loki for traditional Icelandic home recipes
- Explore Hlemmur Food Hall near Laugavegur shopping street
- Visit Grandi Matthöll in the Old Harbor
- Explore Posthús and Hafnartorg food halls and bars downtown
- Join Reykjavik Food Walk guided tour sampling traditional Icelandic favorites
Landmarks Hallgrimskirkja Church Keflavik International Airport - Day 2
Golden Circle and South Shore
Golden Circle and South Shore- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Visit Gullfoss waterfall
- Visit Geysir hot spring area
- View Seljalandsfoss waterfall
- View Skógafoss waterfall
Optional Activities
- Traditional sweet rye bread baking experience at Fontana Geothermal Baths café (must be pre-booked)
- Lunch buffet at Fontana Geothermal Baths with Icelandic homestyle food
- Visit Efstidalur II traditional dairy farm restaurant near Gullfoss featuring locally sourced beef, vegetables, homemade ice cream, feta cheese, and skyr; watch dairy cows through barn window
- Visit Friðheimar greenhouse farm and horse ranch near Flúðir with geothermal tomato soup and fresh bread (advance reservation recommended)
Landmarks Gullfoss Waterfall Geysir Hot Spring Area Seljalandsfoss Waterfall Skógafoss Waterfall Eyjafjallajökull Volcano - Day 3
Vatnajökull National Park and Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Vatnajökull National Park and Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Visit Eldhraun lava flow
- Visit Skaftafell area of Vatnajökull National Park
- Visit Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
- Visit Diamond Beach
Optional Activities
- Guided glacier hiking tour onto a glacier in Skaftafell area
- Visit Þorbergur Cultural Centre dedicated to Icelandic author Þorbergur Þórðarson; restaurant at Hali specializing in traditional Icelandic specialties including arctic char
- Visit Smiðjan Brugghus in Vik for craft beer, barbecued ribs, pulled pork, burgers, and french fries
Landmarks Eldhraun Lava Flow Vatnajökull National Park Skaftafell Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Diamond Beach - Day 4
Þingvellir National Park and Borgarfjörður
Þingvellir National Park and Borgarfjörður- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Visit Þingvellir National Park
- Walk between continents on Mid-Atlantic Ridge path
- Visit Hraunfoss waterfall
- Visit Barnafoss waterfall
- Visit Deildartunguhver hot spring
Optional Activities
- Relax at Krauma natural geothermal baths with pools fed by Deildartunguhver water and glacial springs
- Dine at Krauma restaurant with bistro-style courses featuring West Iceland farm produce, goat farm cheese and cured meats, and greenhouse vegetables
- Visit Settlement Centre in Borgarnes for Viking history exhibits and restaurant serving traditional Icelandic fish soup and grilled lamb
- Shop at Ljómalind Country Market in Borgarnes for homemade ice cream, candy, cheese, jams, handicrafts, and herbal remedies
Landmarks Þingvellir National Park Mid-Atlantic Ridge Hraunfoss Waterfall Barnafoss Waterfall Deildartunguhver Hot Spring - Day 5
Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Snæfellsnes Peninsula- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Visit Arnarstapi sea cliffs
- Visit Djupalonssandur rocky beach
- View Snæfellsjökull glacier-volcano
- View Kirkjufell mountain
Optional Activities
- Visit House of Food (Bjargarsteinn) in Grundarfjörður, a restaurant in a renovated early 20th century house with seasonal seafood, lamb, and vegetarian offerings overlooking the seacoast
- Visit Stykkishólmur town, considered one of Iceland's most eco-friendly communities
- Dine at Sjávarpakkhusid restaurant in Stykkishólmur with low environmental impact cuisine using local fishermen, farmers, and brewery ingredients; views over Breiðafjörður Bay
Landmarks Snæfellsnes Peninsula Snæfellsjökull National Park Arnarstapi Sea Cliffs Djupalonssandur Beach Snæfellsjökull Glacier-Volcano Kirkjufell Mountain - Day 6
Reykjanes Peninsula and Return to Reykjavik
Reykjanes Peninsula and Return to ReykjavikIncluded Activities
- Visit Lake Kleifarvatn lava fields
- Visit Krýsuvík geothermal area with bubbling mud pools
Optional Activities
- Visit Blue Lagoon (bookings must be made in advance)
- Dine at Lava Restaurant at Blue Lagoon, a fine dining experience built into an 800-year-old lava cliff overlooking the lagoon; features locally sourced fish from Grindavik harbor and 4-course tasting menu for dinner
Landmarks Reykjanes Peninsula Lake Kleifarvatn Krýsuvík Geothermal Area Blue Lagoon - Day 7
Return to Keflavik International Airport
Return to Keflavik International Airport- End point
- Keflavik International Airport / Keflavíkurflugvöllur (KEF), Keflavíkurflugvelli, Sandgerði, Southern Peninsula Region 235, Iceland (Car Rental drop of location)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
Optional Activities
- Visit Blue Lagoon en route to airport (if not visited earlier; requires 2-2.5 hours extra time)
Landmarks Keflavik International Airport
