Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Iceland
Your guide picks you up at the airport to kick off your Icelandic trip. From there, you'll head to the Blue Lagoon where you can soak in the warm, mineral-rich water. You get a complimentary drink included, and the silica mask is yours to use as much as you want. The facility also has a sauna and steam room if you're interested. After you've had enough time to relax, a driver takes you to your accommodation near Borgarnes, which sits about an hour from Reykjavik.
- Start point
- Keflavik International Airport / Keflavíkurflugvöllur (KEF), Keflavíkurflugvelli, Sandgerði, Southern Peninsula, Iceland (Arrival hall)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fosshotel Baron or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit to Blue Lagoon with access to mineral-rich waters
- In-water silica mask booth
- Complimentary beverage at Blue Lagoon
Optional Activities
- Sauna at Blue Lagoon
- Steam room at Blue Lagoon
- In-water bar at Blue Lagoon
Landmarks Blue Lagoon 
- Day 2
Golden Circle
This day follows the Golden Circle route, hitting Iceland's most famous geological spots. You'll start at Þingvellir National Park to see where tectonic plates are actually pulling apart and where Iceland's parliament first gathered back in 930 A.D. Next comes Brúarfoss Waterfall with its striking blue water and multiple cascading streams. Then you reach Geysir Geothermal Area where Strokkur geyser shoots water about 130 feet up roughly every 5 minutes, so it's pretty reliable for photos. The route ends at Gullfoss Waterfall, which gets its water from Langjökull glacier, and you might catch rainbows in the spray depending on the sun. You'll finish near Hella for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Eyjafjallajökull or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit to Þingvellir National Park
- Visit to Brúarfoss Waterfall
- Visit to Geysir Geothermal Area
- Visit to Gullfoss Waterfall
Optional Activities
- Snowmobile tour on Langjökull ice cap
- Dog-sledding tour (operates on snow or dry-land depending on conditions)
Landmarks Þingvellir National Park Thingvallavatn Lake Brúarfoss Waterfall Geysir Geothermal Area Strokkur Geyser Gullfoss Waterfall Langjökull Glacier 
- Day 3
South Coast Waterfalls and Black Sand Beach
You're heading east along the coast today to see some of Iceland's most famous waterfalls. Skógafoss comes first, dropping about 200 feet into a gorge with a staircase that lets you climb up beside it for views from above. After that, Seljalandsfoss is where you can actually walk behind the waterfall itself, which is a unique experience. Later you'll get to Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach to see the basalt columns, feel the power of the Atlantic waves, and look for puffins on the cliffs if you're there between June and August. The day wraps up near Hof or Kirkjubæjarklaustur.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fosshotel Nupar or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit to Skógafoss Waterfall
- Visit to Seljalandsfoss Waterfall
- Visit to Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach
Optional Activities
- Staircase climb beside Skógafoss gorge for panoramic views
- Hike behind Seljalandsfoss waterfall with raincoat
- Glacier hike on Sólheimajökull
- DC3 Plane Wreck visit on Solheimasandur
Landmarks Skógafoss Waterfall Seljalandsfoss Waterfall Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach Dyrholaey Sólheimajökull Glacier Mýrdalsjökull Glacier DC3 Plane Wreck 
- Day 4
Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach
Today takes you to Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, a 650-foot-deep glacial lake packed with floating icebergs that calve off from Breiðamerkurjökull glacier. You can choose to take a boat ride through the icebergs or walk along the lagoon's edge if you prefer to stay on land. After that, you cross to Diamond Beach on the opposite side, where icebergs wash up onto the black sand and create this icy landscape that looks like scattered jewels. You'll head back toward Hella to wrap up the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Eyjafjallajökull or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit to Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
- Visit to Diamond Beach
Optional Activities
- Amphibian boat tour on Jökulsárlón (includes tasting 1000-year-old ice and possibility of seeing seals, 30-40 minutes with English-speaking guide)
- Zodiac boat tour on Jökulsárlón (covers larger areas and gets closer to icebergs than amphibian boat; includes flotation suits and life jackets)
- Blue Ice Cave Tour (includes Super Jeep transport to glacier, exploration of glacier environment, access inside glacier, safety equipment provided)
Landmarks Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Breiðamerkurjökull Glacier Diamond Beach 
- Day 5
Reykjavik City Tour
You're spending today exploring Reykjavik with a guided tour. It starts at Perlan, the glass dome structure that gives you 360-degree views out over the city. You'll stop by Höfði, the seafront building where Reagan and Gorbachev held their summit back in 1986. Then there's Hallgrímskirkja, which is Reykjavik's most recognizable church thanks to its unique design inspired by basalt columns. The Parliament Building at Austurvöllur in the Old Town is next on the route. After the tour, you have the evening to explore more of Reykjavik on your own before settling in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fosshotel Baron or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit to Perlan (glass dome with 360-degree viewing platform)
- Visit to Höfði building on seafront
- Visit to Hallgrímskirkja church
- Visit to Parliament Building at Austurvöllur and Old Town exploration
Optional Activities
- Wonders of Iceland & Árora Northern Lights Show at Perlan (includes volcano and earthquake exhibits, geothermal energy displays, planetarium with Northern Lights journey, indoor ice cave exploration, observation deck)
- Whale-watching tour (3-hour cruise into Faxaflói bay with expert crew and naturalists)
- Northern Light Cruise September-April (search for Aurora Borealis away from city lights)
Landmarks Perlan Höfði Building Hallgrímskirkja Church Parliament Building Austurvöllur - Day 6
Departure
This is a free day in Reykjavik before you head home. You can handle any last-minute shopping, try restaurants you missed, or just wander around the city. Whenever you're ready, you'll make your way to the airport for your departure flight.
- End point
- Keflavik International Airport / Keflavíkurflugvöllur (KEF), Keflavíkurflugvelli, Sandgerði, Southern Peninsula, Iceland (Departure hall)
- Meals
- Breakfast
