Iceland

Part I: South Coast & East Fjords

Day 1: Arrive Reykjavik

✈️ Arrival: Arrive at Keflavik Airport (KEF).

🚗 Transfer: Private transfer to your hotel in Reykjavik.

🏙️ Leisure: Welcome to Iceland! Spend the day exploring the capital city at your own pace.

🏨 Overnight: Reykjavik.

Day 2: South Coast Road Trip Begins

🚗 Road Trip: Meet your guide and begin the small group road trip (approx. 8:30 am).

🏞️ Waterfalls: Visit Seljalandsfoss (walk behind the cascade) and the powerful Skógafoss. Discover the secret waterfall Gljúfrabúi.

🌋 Beaches: Explore the unique black sand beach of Reynisfjara, featuring basalt columns and the dramatic Reynisdrangar sea stacks.

❄️ Glaciers: Visit Skaftafell National Park (within Vatnajökull National Park), a hiker’s paradise.

🏨 Overnight: South Coast region.

Day 3: Glacier Lagoon, Diamond Beach & East Iceland

💎 Jökulsárlón: Visit the world-famous Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, filled with floating icebergs from Vatnajökull. (Boat ride included).

📸 Diamond Beach: See the ice chunks resting on the black sand beach.

🌊 Fjords: Visit Djúpivogur, a small coastal village nestled by the picturesque Berufjörður fjord.

🚌 Transfer: Drive to Egilsstaðir, the service and administration center of East Iceland.

🏨 Overnight: Egilsstaðir.

Part II: North & West Iceland

Day 4: Lake Mývatn & Waterfalls

🚗 Northward Bound: Continue the road trip into North Iceland.

🌋 Volcanic Region: Explore Lake Mývatn, a unique natural environment created by a lava eruption 2300 years ago.

💦 Waterfalls: Visit Dettifoss, Europe’s most powerful waterfall, and enjoy a short hike to Selfoss.

♨️ Geothermal: Explore the geological sites: Hverir (mud pots), Grjótagjá (cave), Dimmuborgir (lava formations), and Krafla Power Station.

👼 Godafoss: Stop at Goðafoss – the Waterfall of the Gods.

🏨 Overnight: Akureyri (Capital of North Iceland).

Day 5: Whale Watching & Scenic West Drive

🐳 Morning Tour: Short tour of Akureyri. Drive to Dalvík, a small fishing village.

⛴️ Whale Safari: Enjoy a 3-hour whale safari at Dalvík (included).

🏞️ Canyon: Visit Kolugljúfur Canyon with its spectacular waterfall.

🦕 Rock Formation: See the unique dinosaur-like sea stack, Hvítserkur.

🚗 Transfer: Drive towards West Iceland.

🏨 Overnight: West Iceland region.

Day 6: Borgarfjörður & Lava Themed Attractions

🧭 Borgarfjörður: Discover the Borgarfjörður area.

💦 Waterfalls: Explore Hraunfossar (waterfalls streaming over the lava field) and Barnafoss (“the waterfall of the children”).

⛰️ Stop: Enjoy a stop at Húsafell.

🏨 Overnight: Borgarnes.

Day 7: Snæfellsnes National Park & Return to Reykjavik

🌋 Volcano: Explore the Snæfellsnes Peninsula and view the Snæfellsjökull volcano (glacier-capped).

🏖️ Seals: Visit Ytri-Tunga, a charming beach popular for its seal colony.

🗿 Pebbles: Explore Djúpalónssandur, a beautiful pebbled beach with dramatic cliffs.

📸 Mountain: Photograph the iconic Kirkjufell mountain.

🚗 Return: Drive back to Reykjavik.

🏨 Overnight: Reykjavik.

Part III: Golden Circle & Departure

Day 8: Golden Circle, Kerid & Blue Lagoon

🌍 Golden Circle: Enjoy the most popular day tour in Iceland.

Geysers: Witness the thermal activity at the Geysir Geothermal Area.

Gullfoss: Visit the powerful Gullfoss (Golden Waterfall).

Thingvellir: Explore Þingvellir National Park (a UNESCO World Heritage Site).

🌋 Crater: Visit the unique volcanic crater called Kerid (included).

♨️ Relaxation: Visit the Blue Lagoon for approx. 2 hours to relax in the natural hot, mineral-rich water.

🔙 Evening: Drop-off in Reykjavík (approx. 8:00-8:30 PM).

🏨 Overnight: Reykjavik.

Day 9: Depart Reykjavik

✈️ Departure: Check-out and enjoy free time depending on your flight schedule.

🚗 Transfer: Private transfer to Keflavik Airport (KEF) 3-4 hours prior to departure.

👋 Farewell: Depart with pleasant memories of Iceland.