Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Keflavík to Selfoss
Keflavík to Selfoss- Accommodation
- Hotel (Bella Apartments & Rooms)
Optional Activities
- Pick up rental car at Keflavík Airport
- Explore Krýsuvík geothermal field with bubbling mud pots and hissing steam vents
- Relax in Selfoss town
- Dine at Samúelsson Matbar for modern Icelandic cuisine including fresh fish and local lamb
Landmarks Keflavík Airport Krýsuvík Selfoss - Day 2
Selfoss to Vík
Selfoss to Vík- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hótel Kría)
Optional Activities
- Visit Skógafoss waterfall and climb stairs for breathtaking view from above
- Walk to Sólheimasandur Plane Wreck, a surreal DC-3 aircraft ruin in a vast landscape
- Explore Dyrhólaey promontory with massive stone arch and look for puffins during nesting season
- Explore Vík í Mýrdal, the southernmost village on the Icelandic mainland and its iconic hilltop church
- Visit Smidjan Brugghús in Vík for hearty food and refreshing craft beers
Landmarks Skógafoss Sólheimasandur Plane Wreck Dyrhólaey Vík í Mýrdal - Day 3
Vík
Vík- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon)
Optional Activities
- Visit Reynisfjara Beach to admire towering basalt columns and legendary Reynisdrangar sea stacks
- Take a dip in Seljavallalaug, one of the oldest swimming pools in Iceland tucked in a scenic mountain valley
- Walk along the moss-covered edges of Fjádráglúfur Canyon
- Hike well-marked trails to the best viewpoints in the area
- Observe unique geological formations and local wildlife along the trails
Landmarks Reynisfjara Beach Reynisdrangar Seljavallalaug Fjádráglúfur Canyon - Day 4
Vík to Hnappavellir
Vík to Hnappavellir- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon)
Optional Activities
- Join a specialized glacier trekking tour with local guides to safely traverse the majestic Falljökull glacier
- Venture into hidden blue ice caves offering an otherworldly and serene atmosphere
- Learn about the geology and formation of massive ice structures from expert guides
- Visit Skaftafell Terminal base center to gear up with helmets, crampons, and ice axes
- Enjoy a high-end dinner with panoramic glacier views at Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon Dining
Landmarks Vatnajökull Falljökull Skaftafell - Day 5
Hnappavellir to Höfn
Hnappavellir to Höfn- Accommodation
- Hotel (Höfn Hostel)
Optional Activities
- Watch giant blue icebergs slowly drift toward the ocean at Jökulsárlón Lagoon
- Walk among glittering chunks of ice on Diamond Beach with dark volcanic shore
- Capture photos of striking Stokksnes/Vestrahorn mountains reflecting in shallow beach waters
- Take an amphibious boat tour to get closer look at icebergs floating in the lagoon
- Explore the remnants of a movie set at Viking Village
Landmarks Jökulsárlón Diamond Beach Stokksnes Vestrahorn - Day 6
Höfn to Reykjavík
Höfn to Reykjavík- Accommodation
- Hotel (Stay Apartments Einholt)
Optional Activities
- Walk the path behind massive Seljalandsfoss waterfall
- Find hidden Gljúfrabúi waterfall tucked in a narrow gorge
- Ascend Hallgrímskirkja, the tallest church in the city, for panoramic views of colorful rooftops and surrounding sea
- Wander through vibrant streets of Reykjavík to soak up local art and culture
- Dine at Apotek Restaurant, a historic pharmacy-turned-eatery for modern Icelandic culinary finale
Landmarks Seljalandsfoss Gljúfrabúi Hallgrímskirkja Reykjavík - Day 7
Reykjavík to Keflavík
Reykjavík to KeflavíkOptional Activities
- Soak in geothermal turquoise waters at Blue Lagoon and apply rejuvenating silica mud mask
- Enjoy peaceful atmosphere of surrounding volcanic scenery
- Visit on-site saunas and steam rooms to unwind completely before your flight
- Pick up last-minute Icelandic souvenirs at airport duty-free shopping
- Return rental vehicle at airport facility
Landmarks Blue Lagoon Keflavík Airport
