Itinerary
- Day 1
Reykjavik
You'll get picked up at the airport and head to your hotel to settle in. There's a welcome meeting at 6 pm where you'll meet the group and your leader. If your flight gets in early, the National Museum is worth checking out to get some background on Iceland's history. After the meeting wraps up, you'll have dinner together and try Icelandic food for the first time.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner with group, introducing Icelandic cuisine)
Included Activities
- Airport transfer to hotel
- Welcome meeting with group and local leader
- Welcome dinner with group
Optional Activities
- Visit National Museum (permanent exhibition of Iceland's history)
Landmarks National Museum 
- Day 2
Golden Circle
Start the day at Thingvellir National Park where your leader will explain the historical significance of Iceland's old parliament dating back to AD 930. From there, you'll see the spouting hot springs at Geysir and Strokkur. Next comes Gullfoss, Iceland's largest waterfall. In the afternoon, there's an option to soak in the Secret Lagoon, a natural geothermal pool. Later in the evening, you'll head out to search for the Northern Lights.
Included Activities
- Visit to Thingvellir National Park with historical context
- Visit to Geysir and Strokkur hot springs
- Visit to Gullfoss waterfall
- Aurora spotting (weather dependent)
Optional Activities
- Visit Secret Lagoon - ISK3000
Landmarks Thingvellir National Park Strokkur Geyser Gullfoss Waterfall Secret Lagoon 
- Day 3
Reykjavik - South Coast - Vatnajökull
This morning starts at Seljalandsfoss waterfall, then you'll drive to Reynisfjara Beach to see the dramatic black sands and basalt formations. You'll stop briefly in Vik village before heading through the vast lava fields that came from the 1784 Laki volcanic eruption. Your leader will explain how this eruption shaped Iceland's landscape. By afternoon, you'll reach Vatnajokull National Park to see Europe's largest glacier. Tonight you're staying at Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon with mountain and sea views, and dinner features local Icelandic produce at their restaurant.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon on-site restaurant with local Icelandic produce)
Included Activities
- Visit to Seljalandsfoss waterfall
- Visit to Reynisfjara Beach with basalt formations
- Drive through Laki lava fields with leader commentary
- Visit to Vatnajökull National Park and Europe's largest glacier
- Dinner at Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon on-site restaurant
Landmarks Seljalandsfoss Waterfall Reynisfjara Beach Reynisdrangar Basalt Formations Vík Laki Lava Fields Vatnajökull National Park 
- Day 4
Vatnajökull - South Coast - Reykjavik
Begin at Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon where icebergs float on the glacial lake. Your leader will explain how the lagoon formed and its connection to the surrounding glaciers. Next, you'll visit Solheimajokull outlet glacier to see the constantly changing ice landscape up close. Then you'll see Skogafoss waterfall, one of Iceland's largest at 60 metres high and 25 metres wide. After heading back to Reykjavik, the evening is free. You might try the famous lobster soup at the Old Harbour or go for fermented shark with Brennivin (Icelandic Schnapps) if you're feeling adventurous.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon with walk along shore
- Visit to Sólheimajökull outlet glacier
- Visit to Skógafoss waterfall
Optional Activities
- Dinner and drinks at Old Harbour (lobster soup, fermented shark, Brennivin)
Landmarks Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon Sólheimajökull Glacier Mýrdalsjökull Ice Cap Skógafoss Waterfall Old Harbour - Day 5
Reykjavik - Snaefellsnes Peninsula
After breakfast, you'll explore Reykjavik with your leader, getting a local perspective on the city. You'll learn about the Old Harbour's history and walk through the city centre, visiting Hallgrimskirkja church and the Pearl. Then you're heading to the remote Snaefellsnes Peninsula for the next two nights. Along the way, you'll pass waterfalls Hraunfossar and Barnafossar in Borgarfjordur, then visit Deildartunguhver, Europe's most powerful hot spring. You'll relax in Krauma thermal pools where hot spring water mixes with glacial water. Dinner's at your accommodation, followed by Northern Lights hunting if conditions allow.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at accommodation)
Included Activities
- Reykjavik leader-led walking tour of Old Harbour, city centre
- Visit to Hallgrimskirkja church
- Visit to Pearl (Perlan)
- Drive past Hraunfossar and Barnafossar waterfalls
- Visit to Deildartunguhver hot spring
- Visit to Krauma geothermal pools with dip in thermal waters
- Dinner at accommodation
- Aurora spotting (weather dependent)
Landmarks Hallgrimskirkja Church Pearl (Perlan) Hraunfossar Waterfall Barnafossar Waterfall Deildartunguhver Hot Spring Krauma Geothermal Baths - Day 6
Snaefellsnes Peninsula
Today explores the Snaefellsnes Peninsula starting with the charming village of Grundarfjordur and Kirkjufell, one of Iceland's most photographed mountains. You'll travel through Snaefellsjokull National Park where weather permitting, the glacier-capped dormant volcano comes into view. Stop at Djiupalonsandur, a striking black pebble beach surrounded by twisted lava formations. Visit Arnarstapi's coastal village for a walk along bird-filled cliffs, then pass through the picturesque hamlet of Budir. You'll have a home-cooked dinner with a local host at a horse farm in Lusuholl. After returning to your accommodation, if weather permits, you'll search for the Northern Lights again.
- Meals
- Dinner (Home-cooked farmhouse dinner at Lýsuhóll horse farm with local host)
Included Activities
- Visit to Grundarfjördur village
- Visit to Kirkjufell mountain
- Drive through Snaefellsjökull National Park
- Visit to Djúpalónssandur black pebble beach
- Visit to Arnarstapi village and coastal bird cliffs walk
- Visit to Búðir hamlet
- Home-cooked dinner at Lýsuhóll horse farm with local host
- Aurora spotting (weather dependent)
Landmarks Grundarfjördur Kirkjufell Mountain Snaefellsjökull National Park Snaefellsjökull Glacier Djúpalónssandur Beach Arnarstapi Búðir Lýsuhóll Horse Farm - Day 7
Snaefellsnes Peninsula - Reykjavik
You'll drive back to Reykjavik today while your leader shares Norse mythology stories along the way, so keep an eye out for elves and fairies. Spend the afternoon browsing Reykjavik's galleries and museums since the city has an eclectic art and music scene. If you prefer something more active, you can take a ride on an Icelandic horse or go on a whale watching expedition to see killer whales. For another chance at the Northern Lights, you can head out of town later. Ask your leader for details on any of these activities.
Optional Activities
- Browse galleries and museums
- Icelandic horse riding
- Whale watching expedition
- Northern Lights chasing expedition
- Settlement Exhibition - ISK1700
- Saga Museum - ISK2200
- Whales of Iceland Museum - ISK2900
- Maritime Museum - ISK1700
- Harpa Concert Hall - Free
- Volcano House - ISK1790
- Perlan Museum - ISK3900
- Lava Tunnel Tour - ISK11400
Landmarks Settlement Exhibition Saga Museum Whales of Iceland Museum Maritime Museum Harpa Concert Hall Volcano House Perlan Museum - Day 8
Reykjavik
Your Icelandic adventure ends after breakfast. If you'd like to extend your stay, contact your booking agent in advance to arrange additional accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast
