When it comes to environmental wonders, there’s simply nowhere in the world like the top of the world. This trip brings you right up close to lava tube caves, volcanos and glaciers, set against the magnificent backdrop of Iceland’s natural beauty. Even with all this fire and ice, you’ll still stay comfortable with private transport and unique local hotels. Elemental elegance and epic memories guaranteed.
Day 1 Reykjavik
Arrive at any time.
Day 2 Reykjavik/Hveragerdi
Explore the geological wonders that have shaped Iceland on the Golden Circle tour, including a walk in Thingvellir National Park and visits to the Gullfoss Waterfall and Geysir Hot Springs.
Day 3 Hveragerdi/Núpar
Visit the island’s south shore beginning with a walk behind Seljalandsfoss Waterfall. Stop at the black sand beaches then continue to Solheimajokull Glacier and view the infamous Eyjafjallajokull Volcano. Option to visit the Iceland Erupts exhibition.
Day 4 Núpar/Fáskrúðsfjörður
Take an ice walk on Falljokull Glacier, then visit the scenic Jökulsárlón Glacier lagoon with the option to take a ride on a 'wheeled boat' for a closer look at the icebergs. Continue to the east shore for the evening.
Day 5 Fáskrúðsfjörður/Skútustaðahreppur
Scenic drive around Iceland’s East Coast before heading inland to the northern lakeside village of Skútustaðahreppur in the Myvatn area. Visit the geothermal lake, Dimmuborgir Lava Fields and Krafla geothermal area. Option to visit the local geothermal pools.
Day 6 Skútustaðahreppur
Visit to the mighty Dettifoss Waterfall and Ásbyrgi Canyon. Embark on a whale watching excursion in Húsavík, Iceland's whale watching capital.
Day 7 Skútustaðahreppur/Akureyri
Visit the stunning Godafoss 'horseshoe' waterfalls before arriving in the town of Akureyri, Capital of the North.
Day 8 Akureyri
Free day to explore or choose from the many optional activities in the area.
Day 9 Akureyri/Reykjavik
Depart early, returning to Reykjavik. Option to take a culture and history tour of Reykjavik or visit the Blue Lagoon this afternoon.
Day 10 Reykjavik
Depart at any time.
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
- Golden Circle tour with a walk in Thingvellir National Park
- Visit Gulfoss Waterfall and Geysir Hot Springs
- Walk behind Seljalandsfoss Waterfall
- Visit black sand beaches
- Take an ice walk on Falljokull Glacier
- Visit Jökulsárlón Lagoon
- Explore Myvatn's geothermal Lake, Dimmuborgir Lava Fields and geothermal area
- Whale-watching excursion
- Visit Godafoss Waterfalls
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
- 9 breakfasts
- 1 dinner
Reference : GAH