Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Keflavik to Reykjavik
Keflavik to Reykjavik- Start point
- Keflavik International Airport / Keflavíkurflugvöllur (KEF), Keflavíkurflugvelli, Sandgerði, Southern Peninsula, Iceland (Car rental booth in arrival hall)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Fosshotel Baron or similar)
Optional Activities
- Visit Blue Lagoon geothermal spa with in-water mask booth, sauna, and steam room
- Complimentary beverage at Blue Lagoon bar (included with booking)
Landmarks Keflavik International Airport Blue Lagoon - Day 2
Golden Circle
Golden Circle- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Eyjafjallajökull or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Þingvellir National Park UNESCO World Heritage Site
- View Þingvallavatn, Iceland's largest natural lake
- Visit Brúarfoss waterfall
- Visit Gullfoss waterfall
- Visit Geysir Geothermal Area and watch Strokkur geyser
Optional Activities
- Snowmobile tour on Langjökull glacier (Iceland's second largest ice cap) with safety briefing and equipment provided
- Dog-sledding tour on snow or land cart depending on conditions with Musher guide
- Geothermal Bread Baking experience - bake bread in the ground and sample freshly baked dark rye bread
- Visit Kerid Volcano Crater, a 3000-year-old extinct volcano with scenic lake
Landmarks Þingvellir National Park Þingvallavatn Brúarfoss Gullfoss Langjökull Geysir Strokkur Kerid - Day 3
South Coast
South Coast- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Fosshotel Nupar or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Seljalandsfoss waterfall
- Visit Skógafoss waterfall
- Visit Reynisfjara black sand beach
- Observe basalt columns and rock pillars at Reynisfjara
- View Dúrholaey cliffs
Optional Activities
- Glacier Hike in Sólheimajökull, part of Mýrdalsjoküll glacier (featured in 2012 documentary 'Chasing Ice'), includes exploration of blue ice and glacier moulin
- DC3 Plane Wreck visit on Solheimasandur black sand (US Navy plane wreck from 1973)
- LAVA Centre interactive exhibition - explore volcanic activity, earthquakes, and Iceland's geological creation
Landmarks Seljalandsfoss Skógafoss Reynisfjara Dúrholaey Sólheimajökull Mýrdalsjoküll LAVA Centre - Day 4
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Vik or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
- Visit Diamond Beach
Optional Activities
- Amphibian Boat Tour on Jökulsárlón (30-40 minutes with English-speaking guide, includes tasting 1000-year-old ice, possible seal sightings)
- Zodiac Tour on Jökulsárlón - covers large areas of lagoon and gets closer to icebergs, includes flotation suits and life jacket (not recommended for children under 10)
- Blue Ice Cave Tour - Super Jeep to glacier with specially modified vehicle, includes glacier exploration, blue ice cave experience, helmet and crampons provided, local guide included
Landmarks Jökulsárlón Breiðamerkurjökull Diamond Beach - Day 5
Reykjavik
Reykjavik- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Fosshotel Baron or similar)
Optional Activities
- Visit Perlan's 360-degree observation deck for city and landscape views
- Visit Höfði historic building by the water (site of 1986 Reagan-Gorbachev summit)
- Visit Hallgrímskirkja church and climb to viewing platform at top
- Explore Parliament building area near Austurvöllur
- Explore Old Town charming streets, cafés, shops and galleries
- Wonders of Iceland & Árora Northern Lights Show at Perlan - volcanoes, earthquakes, geothermal energy planetarium, indoor ice cave, 360° observation deck
- Northern Light Cruise (September to April) - winter cruise away from city lights to see Northern Lights
- Aurora Reykjavik - museum exploring Northern Lights history, legends, myths from around the world, interactive displays, photo booth with camera settings guidance, 20-minute HD film on 7-meter screen
Landmarks Perlan Höfði Hallgrímskirkja Austurvöllur Aurora Reykjavik - Day 6
Reykjavik
Reykjavik- End point
- Keflavik International Airport / Keflavíkurflugvöllur (KEF), Keflavíkurflugvelli, Sandgerði, Southern Peninsula, Iceland (Rental Car Drop-off)
- Meals
- Breakfast
