Itinerary
- Day 1
Golden Circle to South Coast
Start your day at Thingvellir National Park where you'll walk between tectonic plates and see the rift valley. From there, drive to Geysir hot spring area and watch the geothermal activity, then head to Gullfoss waterfall which drops dramatically into a canyon. After lunch, continue south along the coast and stop at Seljalandsfoss where you can walk behind the falling water. Later you'll reach Skógafoss waterfall and spend time at Reynisfjara black sand beach before settling into your accommodation near Kirkjubæjarklaustur for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Adventure Hotel Geirland or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Thingvellir National Park
- Visit Geysir hot spring
- Visit Gullfoss waterfall
- Visit Seljalandsfoss waterfall
- Visit Skógafoss waterfall
- Visit Reynisfjara black sand beach
Landmarks Thingvellir National Park Geysir Gullfoss Seljalandsfoss Skógafoss Reynisfjara 
- Day 2
Glacier exploration and Jökulsárlón
Drive south-east along the ring road early in the morning, passing Mýrdalsj\u00f6kull glacier and the expansive lava fields that stretch across the landscape. You'll reach Skaftafell National Park where a glacier hike on one of Vatnajökull's outlet glaciers takes up most of your day. After the hike and some recovery time, head to Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon where you can see and photograph the floating icebergs. By evening you'll be at your accommodation in South East Iceland.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Hofn or similar)
Included Activities
- Glacier hike on Vatnajökull outlet glacier
- Visit Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Landmarks Mýrdalsjökull Skaftafell National Park Vatnajökull Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon 
- Day 3
East Fjords exploration
Drive the narrow coastal roads around the Hvalnes peninsula and past the Þvottárskriður landslides, taking in the dramatic East Fjords landscape. Stop in Djúpivogur, a small traditional fishing village, and check out the sculpture called 'Eggin í Gleðivík' near the harbor. Later in the day head to the Wilderness Center near Egilsstaðir where you can visit their museum and spend time relaxing in the complimentary hot pots before settling in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Wilderness Center or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Djúpivogur fishing village
- Access to Wilderness Center hot pots
Optional Activities
- Immerse yourself in local history at Wilderness Center museum
Landmarks Hvalnes Djúpivogur Eggin í Gleðivík 
- Day 4
Lake Mývatn and Akureyri
Begin at Studlagil Canyon and see the dramatic basalt columns with the turquoise river flowing through them. You'll traverse the Mödrudalur valley wilderness and then reach the Lake Mývatn area where geothermal activity defines the landscape. Spend time exploring Námaskarð with its colorful hot springs, walk around Hverfjall volcanic crater, and wander through Dimmuborgir lava field. Before heading to Akureyri, stop at Goðafoss waterfall which has a distinctive crescent shape and impressive drop.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Berjaya Akureyri Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Studlagil Canyon
- Explore Lake Mývatn landscape
- Visit Námaskarð geothermal area
- Visit Hverfjall volcanic crater
- Visit Dimmuborgir lava field
- Visit Goðafoss waterfall
Optional Activities
- Relax in geothermal waters of Mývatn Nature Baths (entrance fee €46)
Landmarks Studlagil Canyon Mödrudalur Lake Mývatn Námaskarð Hverfjall Dimmuborgir Goðafoss Mývatn Nature Baths 
- Day 5
Whale watching and Trollaskagi Peninsula
Start in Akureyri and head out on a whale-watching boat tour across Eyjafj\u00f6r\u00f0ur Fjord where you'll look for humpback whales, dolphins, and porpoises in their natural habitat. After returning from the tour, drive the scenic road around the Trollaskagi peninsula which runs between mountains and fjord. You'll pass through charming villages and stop in Siglufjörður, a historic herring fishing village from the early 1900s with lots of maritime history to explore.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Laugarbakki or similar)
Included Activities
- Whale-watching boat tour across Eyjafjörður Fjord
- Visit Siglufjörður fishing village
Landmarks Akureyri Eyjafjörður Fjord Trollaskagi Peninsula Siglufjörður 
- Day 6
Borgarfjörður and return to Reykjavík
Head to Borgarfjörður in West Iceland, an area that's gained recognition as one of the top destinations to visit. Check out Deildartunguhver hot spring and see two different waterfalls: Barnafoss (also called Children's waterfall) and Hraunfossar which flows right out of a lava field. Stop at Reykholt to see the historic home of Snorri Sturluson and take in the scenic views of Hvalfjörður (Whale Fjord). You'll reach Reykjavík by evening, arriving around 5 to 6 pm.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Deildartunguhver hot spring
- Visit Barnafoss waterfall
- Visit Hraunfossar waterfall
- Visit Reykholt historic site
Landmarks Borgarfjörður Deildartunguhver Barnafoss Hraunfossar Reykholt Hvalfjörður 
