Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Keflavik to Hveragerdi
Keflavik to HveragerdiOptional Activities
- Explore the Reykjanes Peninsula geological features
- Visit Gunnuhver area with colorful mud pools and steam vents
- Relax in the Blue Lagoon
Landmarks Keflavik International Airport Reykjanes Peninsula Gunnuhver Blue Lagoon - Day 2
Golden Circle to Borgarfjordur
Golden Circle to Borgarfjordur- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Gullfoss waterfall
- Explore Geysir geothermal field and Strokkur geyser
- Visit Thingvellir National Park with walking and hiking trails
- Take the scenic Kaldidalur highland wilderness track alongside Langjokull glacier (4WD vehicles category 5.0 or higher, available 20.6-15.9.2024, generally mid-June to mid-September)
Landmarks Gullfoss Geysir Strokkur Thingvellir National Park Hvalfjordur Langjokull - Day 3
Borgarfjordur to Northwest Iceland
Borgarfjordur to Northwest Iceland- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Hraunfossar and Barnafoss waterfalls
- View Deildartunguhver hot springs
- Relax at Krauma Natural Geothermal Spa
- Explore multi-colored Vidgelmir cave
- Guided trip up Langjokull glacier to 'Into the Glacier' ice cave
- Visit Snorri Sturluson's home at Reykholt
- Visit Glaumbaer (Skagafjordur Heritage Museum) turf manor farm and timber houses
Landmarks Hraunfossar Barnafoss Deildartunguhver Krauma Natural Geothermal Spa Vidgelmir Langjokull Reykholt Glaumbaer Skagafjordur - Day 4
Skagafjordur to Lake Myvatn
Skagafjordur to Lake Myvatn- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Browse Listagil art canyon galleries and cafes
- Visit Akureyri Art Museum
- Visit Nonnahus childhood home
- Explore botanical garden
- Relax at Skogabod geothermal baths
- View Godafoss waterfall
Landmarks Akureyri Listagil Akureyri Art Museum Nonnahus Akureyri Botanical Garden Skogabod Godafoss - Day 5
Lake Myvatn
Lake Myvatn- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Stroll footpaths at Dimmuborgir lava formations
- Visit Krafla volcano and geothermal area
- Explore Namaskard pass
- View Skutustadir pseudo craters
- Birdwatching (May-June best, also spring-fall)
- Relax in Myvatn Nature Baths
Landmarks Myvatn Nature Reserve Dimmuborgir Krafla Namaskard Skutustadir Myvatn Nature Baths - Day 6
Lake Myvatn to Eastfjords
Lake Myvatn to Eastfjords- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Whale watching boat tour (available March-November)
- Visit Whale Museum
- Geothermal sea bathing at GeoSea Natural Baths
- Explore Asbyrgi canyon
- Visit Dettifoss waterfall
Landmarks Husavik Whale Museum GeoSea Natural Baths Tjornes Peninsula Vatnajokull National Park Asbyrgi Dettifoss Egilsstadir - Day 7
Eastfjords to Hofn
Eastfjords to Hofn- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Swim in Vok geothermal baths with floating pools
- Visit Hallormsstadur woodland
- Visit Wilderness Center with interactive exhibits and farmhouse cafe
- Try local langoustines at a restaurant in Hofn
Landmarks Vok Baths Hallormsstadur Wilderness Center Eastfjords Vatnajokull Hofn - Day 8
Hofn to Kirkjubaejarklaustur
Hofn to Kirkjubaejarklaustur- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- View Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon and Diamond Beach
- Boat tour in Jokulsarlon Lagoon
- Zodiac boat tours on Fjallsarlon Lagoon
- Hiking trails at Skaftafell
- Visit Svartifoss (Black Waterfall)
- Guided ice hike with glacier education
Landmarks Vatnajokull Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon Diamond Beach Fjallsarlon Lagoon Skaftafell Svartifoss Kirkjubaejarklaustur - Day 9
Kirkjubaejarklaustur to Reykjavik
Kirkjubaejarklaustur to Reykjavik- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Katla Geopark landscape
- View Eldhraun lava flow
- Stop at Dyrholaey black sand beaches and cliffs
- Birdwatching at Dyrholaey (puffins mid-May to early August)
- Visit Skogafoss waterfall with stairs to top
- Visit Seljalandafoss waterfall with trail behind it
- View Eyjafjallajokull volcano
- View Hekla volcano
- Visit LAVA Centre in Hvolsvollur
- Explore Reykjavik
Landmarks Katla Geopark Eldhraun Dyrholaey Skogafoss Seljalandafoss Eyjafjallajokull Hekla LAVA Centre Reykjavik - Day 10
Reykjavik to Keflavik
Reykjavik to KeflavikOptional Activities
- Visit Blue Lagoon if not visited on Day 1 (allow 2-2.5 hours extra)
Landmarks Keflavik International Airport Blue Lagoon
