Itinerary
- Day 1
Reykjavik
You'll land in Reykjavik and have time to explore from the airport. The Blue Lagoon is an option on your way into the city if you're interested in those geothermal pools. Hotel check-in starts at 2pm. Spend the afternoon wandering around the city center and browsing shops, then head to the hotel bar this evening where you'll meet the group, get a briefing about the trip ahead, and have a welcome drink before dinner at a local spot.
- Start point
- Keflavik International Airport / Keflavíkurflugvöllur (KEF), Keflavíkurflugvelli, Sandgerði, Southern Peninsula 235, Iceland (If you arrive on the first day of your trip, you’ll be free to make your own way to your accommodation in Reykjavík. )
- Meals
- Dinner (Delicious meal in a local restaurant)
Optional Activities
- Visit the Blue Lagoon hot pools on the way from Keflavik International Airport to Reykjavik
Landmarks Blue Lagoon Reykjavik Harbour - Day 2
Reykjavik to Fludir
Head northeast to Thingvellir National Park, where Iceland's first parliament once gathered. You'll hike to Oxarfoss, a waterfall created back in the 9th century that used to supply water to those early politicians. After traditional Icelandic meat soup for lunch, the route takes you toward the highlands with stops at Laugarvatan cave, Geysir Nature Reserve, and the impressive Gullfoss waterfall. You'll stay overnight in Fludir.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Icelandic meat soup), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Þingvellir National Park
- Hike to Öxárfoss waterfall
- Learn about Laugarvatan cave
- View Geysir Nature Reserve
- Visit Gullfoss waterfall
Landmarks Þingvellir National Park Öxárfoss Geysir Gullfoss 
- Day 3
Fludir to Vestmannaeyjar
Travel south to the coast and take a ferry out to Heimaey, the only inhabited island in the Vestmannaeyjar group. The Eldheimar Exhibition shows the island's volcanic eruption history and what happened in 1973. Hike up to Eldfell peak for mainland views while learning about that eruption. There's an optional three peaks hike if you want to do more exploring.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing to Heimaey
- Visit Eldheimar Exhibition
- Volcanic hike to Eldfell peak
Optional Activities
- Complete the 'Three Peaks Hike' (1.5 kilometres, 0.5-1 hour with 200m elevation gain and loss; 1.8 kilometres, 0.5-1 hour with 150m elevation gain and loss)
Landmarks Heimaey Eldheimar Exhibition Eldfell - Day 4
Vestmannaeyjar to Öræfi
Back on the mainland, you'll hike to two major waterfalls - Seljalandsfoss where you can walk behind the falls, and Skogafoss. Lunch happens after that. Then spend time looking for stone trolls scattered along the South Coast while seeing Eyjafjallajokull volcano, Vatnajokull ice cap and its outlet glaciers, all framed by sea cliffs and moss-covered lava. The evening ends relaxing at Fosshatel with coastal views.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Seljalandsfoss waterfall
- Walk behind Seljalandsfoss waterfall
- Hike to Skógafoss waterfall
- Explore South Coast with stone troll viewing
Landmarks Seljalandsfoss Skógafoss Eyjafjallajökull Vatnajökull - Day 5
Öræfi
Bring binoculars to spot puffins (called 'Lundi' here), guillemots, and skuas as you hike the high sea cliffs at Ingolfshofdi headland. After a quick bite, you'll hike to Svartifoss waterfall with views over Skeidararsandur and Europe's biggest outlet glacier. There's an optional glacier hike on Svinfellsjokull available if you want to strap on crampons and ice axes for extra cost.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike Ingólfshöfði headland for puffin and seabird viewing
- Hike to Svartifoss waterfall
Optional Activities
- Ice hiking on Svínafellsjökull glacier with specialist glacier guides (1-2 hours on the ice, 2.5-3 hours total time; alternative to Svartifoss waterfall hike; advance reservations available; good fitness level required; glacier boots, socks, crampons, ice axe, and waterproof raincoat provided)
Landmarks Ingólfshöfði Svartifoss Skeiðarársandur Svínafellsjökull - Day 6
Öræfi to Reykjavik
Jokulsarlon Lagoon is where you'll see seals among floating icebergs, and you can hike Iceland's shortest river to a beach covered with stranded ice chunks. Later, trade hiking boots for a kayak and paddle onto Heinabersgjokull Lagoon with professional guides, getting close to icebergs and the glacier face if conditions work out. Evening brings a domestic flight back to Reykjavik for a final group dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Visit Jökulsárlón Lagoon
- Hike Iceland's shortest river
- Sea kayaking on Heinabergsj\u00f6kull Lagoon among icebergs
- Domestic flight from Höfn to Reykjavik
Landmarks Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Heinabergsj\u00f6kull - Day 7
Reykjavik
Your last morning is free. Sleep in if you want, take your time exploring Reykjavik on your own, or hit up shops for souvenirs. Your guides can point you toward other spots around the city if you're staying longer in Iceland.
- End point
- Keflavik International Airport / Keflavíkurflugvöllur (KEF), Keflavíkurflugvelli, Sandgerði, Southern Peninsula 235, Iceland (On the last day you're free to fly out any time after breakfast, and you'll need to organise your own transfer to Keflavík International Airport (KEF), in time for your departing flight. )
- Meals
- Breakfast
