Itinerary
- Day 1
Keflavik to Reykjavik
You'll land at Keflavik Airport and start driving toward Reykjavik for your first night. The route takes about 45 minutes and covers roughly 50 km, giving you time to settle in and get oriented after your flight.
- Day 2
Reykjavik to Vik
This is a full day on the Golden Circle route. You'll start at Thingvellir National Park, then head to Gullfoss waterfall and see Strokkur geyser shooting water about 30 m high every 8-10 minutes. After that, you'll drive south to check out Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss waterfalls along the coast. There's time to stop at thermal baths if you want, or you can do a glacier snowmobile safari in the highlands. You'll cover around 280 km with about 4.5 hours of driving, ending in the Vik area by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Visit Thingvellir National Park
- View Gullfoss waterfall
- Watch Strokkur geyser
- Visit Seljalandsfoss waterfall
- Visit Skogafoss waterfall
Optional Activities
- Soak in hot pools at Fontana spa in Laugarvatn
- Visit Secret Lagoon (Gamla Laugin) in Fludir
- One-hour snowmobile safari on Langjökull glacier with super truck transport to highlands
Landmarks Thingvellir National Park Gullfoss Strokkur geyser Fontana spa Secret Lagoon (Gamla Laugin) Seljalandsfoss Skogafoss 
- Day 3
Vik
You'll spend the day in and around Vik. Reynisfjara Beach is just a short walk away and features the unique rock formation Reynisdrangar on its black sand shore. If you're interested, there are optional trips to the Westman Islands by ferry from Landeyjarhorn, or you can book a glacier hike on Solheimajökull with a guide. This gives you flexibility to either relax or stay active depending on your mood.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Reynisfjara Black Beach
- View Reynisdrangar rock formation
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Westman Islands with ferry from Landeyjarhorn
- Glacier hike on Solheimajökull with experienced guide
Landmarks Reynisfjara Black Beach Reynisdrangar Westman Islands Solheimajökull - Day 4
Vik to Hófn
You'll drive from Vik across the Myrdalssandur sandy plain, one of Iceland's largest expanses. At Skaftafell National Park, you can hike about 6 km on maintained trails to reach Svartifoss waterfall, which drops into a basin surrounded by dark basalt columns. You'll also see Svinafellsjökull, a glacier tongue that moves up to one meter daily. The full drive to Höfn covers around 280 km and takes approximately 5 hours.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike to Svartifoss waterfall in Skaftafell National Park
- View Svinafellsjökull glacier tongue
Landmarks Skaftafell National Park Svartifoss Svinafellsjökull Vatnajökull 
- Day 5
Hófn
You'll explore the area around Vatnajökull, which spans over 8,300 square kilometers. At Jökulsarlon glacier lagoon, you can see ice blocks calving off the glacier up close. There's an optional boat trip between the icebergs if you want a closer look. Then you'll visit Diamond Beach where icebergs sit on black sand. This region has appeared in several major films, including Batman Begins and James Bond movies.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Jökulsarlon glacier lagoon
- Visit Diamond Beach
Optional Activities
- Glacier Wonders glacier hike on Falljökull glacier
- Boat trip between icebergs at Jökulsarlon
Landmarks Jökulsarlon Diamond Beach Falljökull - Day 6
Djupivogur to Egilsstadir
You'll drive along Iceland's east coast with fjords and fishing villages coming into view throughout the day. The route takes you through Djupivogur, a historic fishing village where you can walk around the small houses, check out the local museum, and see Iceland's oldest harbor from the 16th century. After spending time there, you'll continue driving through changing landscapes with beaches, glaciers, and forest sections before reaching Egilsstadir by evening. The whole drive showcases the dramatic mountain terrain that defines this part of Iceland's coastline.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Visit Djupivogur fishing village
- Explore Djupivogur harbor (oldest in East Fjords)
Optional Activities
- Visit museum in Djupivogur
- Explore historic houses in Djupivogur
Landmarks Djupivogur Djupivogur Harbor - Day 7
Hófn to Lake Myvatn
You'll drive along the edge of the eastern highlands toward Lake Myvatn. The area is full of volcanic features including the pseudo-crater at Skutustadir, the lava labyrinth of Dimmuborgir with bizarre rock formations, and the bubbling mud pools at Namaskard. The drive covers around 180 km and takes approximately 2.5 hours. If you're visiting from mid-September onward, this region offers good chances for Northern Lights viewing.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Visit Skutustadir pseudo-crater
- Explore Dimmuborgir lava labyrinth
- View Namaskard mud pools
Landmarks Lake Myvatn Skutustadir Dimmuborgir Namaskard 
- Day 8
Lake Myvatn
You have options for how to spend this day near Lake Myvatn. You can relax at thermal baths like Jardbödín Nature Bath or Myvatn Nature Bath if you book ahead. Or you can drive to Godafoss waterfall or explore the Asbyrgi gorge on the Tjörnes peninsula if you'd rather continue exploring natural attractions. The choice depends on whether you want a quieter day or more activity.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Blue Lagoon of the East thermal bath
- Soak in Jardbödin Nature Bath
- Visit Myvatn Nature Bath
- Visit Godafoss waterfall
- Explore Asbyrgi gorge on Tjörnes peninsula
Landmarks Blue Lagoon of the East Jardbödin Nature Bath Myvatn Nature Bath Godafoss Asbyrgi - Day 9
Lake Myvatn to Akureyri
You'll stop in Húsavík, a fishing village known for whale watching. There's an optional whale watching tour where you can see whales in their natural habitat. Alternatively, you can swim at the new GeoSea geothermal bath in town before heading to Akureyri, the capital of the north. The drive covers around 230 km and takes about 3 hours.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Whale watching tour in Húsavík
Optional Activities
- Swim in GeoSea geothermal bath in Húsavík
Landmarks Húsavík GeoSea - Day 10
Akureyri to Borgarnes
You'll drive through landscapes with majestic mountains toward Skagafjördur, known as Iceland's horse center. There's an optional horseback ride available on Icelandic horses if you're interested in something active. Alternatively, you can visit the seal center in Hvammstangi before heading southwest toward Borgarnes. This full drive covers approximately 400 km and takes around 5 hours.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Optional Activities
- Horseback ride on Icelandic horses in Skagafjördur
- Visit seal center in Hvammstangi
Landmarks Skagafjördur Hvammstangi Seal Center - Day 11
Borgarnes - Snæfellsnes Peninsula
You'll explore the Snæfellsnes peninsula with its coastline around Arnarstapi set against Snæfellsjökull glacier. You'll stop at Kirkjufell, an arrowhead-shaped mountain that gained fame from Game of Thrones but has long been popular with photographers. The peninsula has several caves and lava tubes, and you can book the Vatnshellir Cave Tour as an optional experience. The drive covers around 330 km and takes approximately 4.5 hours.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Arnarstapi
- Photo stop at Kirkjufell
Optional Activities
- Vatnshellir Cave Tour exploring caves and lava tubes
Landmarks Snæfellsnes Peninsula Arnarstapi Snæfellsjökull Kirkjufell Vatnshellir Cave - Day 12
Snæfellsnes Peninsula to Reykjavik
You have two ways to finish your trip before heading back to Reykjavik. The more adventurous option is to explore an ice cave on Langjökull glacier, Europe's second largest. Or you can relax and head straight back to Reykjavik to visit Fly over Iceland, a flight simulator experience. The drive covers around 200 km and takes approximately 2.5 hours.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Optional Activities
- Ice cave exploration on Langjökull glacier
- Fly over Iceland flight simulator experience
Landmarks Langjökull - Day 13
Reykjavik to Keflavik
You'll drive to Keflavik Airport for your departure. The route takes about 45 minutes and covers roughly 50 km, so plan to leave with enough time before your flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
