Arrive Keflavik & Transfer to hotel – Reykjavik City Tour
Arrive Keflavik airport and after Customs & Immigrations, Check in at Hotel (40-45 mins drive).
In the evening we enjoy city Tour of Reykjavik. We cover all sightseeing points such as Sun Voyager, Harpa concert house, City Hall, Parliament House, etc. The most famous landmark of the city is the Hallgrimskirkja Church. We make a photo stop here and spend some free time.
Later on, we proceed towards Flyover Iceland & Aurora Show – Perlan water tank.
Overnight in Reykjavik.
Hotel Icelandair Marina Reykjavik / Similar
Golden Circle tour (Thingvellir National park, Geysir, Gullfoss)
Þingvellir National Park - a place of great beauty located on the biggest lake of Iceland (Thingvellir Lake) where the Tectonic Plates of North America and Euro Asia continent drifts apart each year. The park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Geysir - home to the Littli Geysir & the great Strokkur Geyser which erupts about every 8 minutes.
Geysir is the Gullfoss Waterfall, one of the most impressive waterfalls in Europe that falls in two folds.
Optional visit to Tomato Farm to see Green house farming (10 EUR pp extra fees).
Overnight in Reykjavik in same hotel.
Reykjavik – Akureyri
Today we proceed for a Long drive that passes through various landscapes and is one of the most scenic drives of the journey towards Akureyri, capital of North Iceland.
Photo stop at Glaumbaer Museum(from outside)
Evening orientation tour of Akureyri town covering the Church, Fjord waterfront and old town pedestrian street.
Overnight in Akureyri
Hotel Kjarnalundur / Similar
390 Kms - 5 hours’ driving time
Total length of the day - 10 hours including drive
Diamond Circle (Godafoss, Lake Myvatn) – Myvatn Nature Bath – Akureyri
Godafoss waterfall, the waterfall of the pagan gods.
Lake Myvatn area - We take a walk at the fantastic volcanic formations of Craters (Caldera) called Dimmuborgir lava formations and also a look at the Skutustadur pseudocrates.
Namaskard geothermal boiling mudpool area. We visit the amazing boiling mud pools and steam vents of Namaskard, and then the Krafla area, where a series of volcanic eruptions tool place from 1975-1984. Myvatn nature baths for a relaxing geothermal bath in a stunning natural lagoon. (Remember to carry your Costume).
Evening back to Akureyri. Overnight in same hotel.
Total Drive during the day - 350 kms (4 hours’ drive)
Total length of the day - 10 hours including drive.
Akureyri – Into The Glacier – Reykholt
Today morning we begin our journey towards Langjökull (second largest glacier in Iceland). During the journey we enjoy charming views and scenery. Our first stop will be at Deildartunguvher Hot springs, it is the hottest spring in Europe where water erupts between 90 to 120 degree each second. most Next stop would be a picturesque waterfall “Hraunfossar & Barnafoss”. Here we have a 10 min walking trail.
Later we continue to get Up close and personal on a glacier - the best way to experience Iceland! In Into The Glacier tour you will drive in SuperJeep on the Langjokull Glacier and take a guided tour in first man-made cave inside the Glacier to see what the world beneath the Glacier is like. The walking tour inside the Glacier is of an hour and the to and fro journey in Super Jeep is of 30 mins each way. (Total duration of approx. 4 hours from Husafel which the start and end point of this tour is.) This is truly a once in a lifetime experience which you might not encounter anywhere else in your life.
Arrive and check in at the hotel. Overnight in Reykholt.
Fosshotel Reykholt / similar
Total Drive during the day - 300 kms (04 hours’ drive)
Total length of the day - 09 hours including drive
This tour takes you west from Reykjavik on a scenic route to Borgarfjörður and the village of Borgarnes. Shortly after entering Snæfellsnes peninsula, by Ytri-Tunga Farm you ‘´ll get a chance to spot local wildlife at the beach which is home to a seal colony and variety of sea birds. Next is a visit to the idyllic Arnarstapi village where you ‘ll take a walk to view the extraordinary landscape along the precipitous shoreline before continuing to the small village of Hellnar. The area all around the glacier contains hundreds of lava tubes, which makes the area really special for those interested in caves.
We start our next adventure by visiting Vatnshellir Cave. Tour guides lead visitors down a subterranean, spiral staircase to explore this ancient lava tube. Exploring Vatnshellir cave is truly amazing and unforgettable experience. This 8000-year-old lava tube reaches over 200 meters and goes 35 meters below the surface.
Later we visit Grundarfjörður is home to one of the peninsulas ‘s most iconic and photographed landmarks, the symmetrical mountain Kirkjufell that towers 1500 ft. up from the shoreline.
Overnight in Reykholt in same hotel.
Total Drive during the day - 285 kms (04 hours’ drive)
Total length of the day - 10-11 hours including drive
Later we depart towards South Iceland and visit the very first location of Gerua fame waterfall - Seljalandsfoss where there is 30min walking trail behind the waterfall (carry rainy wear if you don’t want to get wet). Then we continue journey towards South Iceland. arrive Vik and check in at the hotel. After this, we will be proceeding towards waterfall Skogafoss, where on a bright sunny day at least 2 rainbows are visible at a time.
We then visit the Solheimasandur – Plane wreck location by shuttle bus. It is one of the well known locations from the Gerua song (Subject to permission – it is closed in July / Aug)
Lastly we will proceed towards Reynisfjara - BLACK SAND BEACH (one of its only kind in the world) where you would enjoy the Rock apostles in the ocean & also see Basalt Rock columns & cave formation at the beach. Note - It is always extremely windy at the beach.
Overnight in Vik.
Hotel Dyrholaey Vik / Similar
Total Drive during the day - 370 kms (05 hours’ drive)
Total length of the day - 11 hours including drive
08: Black Sand Beach – Skaftafell National park & Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
Today we will visit the most beautiful places in Iceland - Skaftafell National Park, Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon & Diamond beach.
We start towards Skaftafell National Park which is a magnificent area. The birch forest is like an oasis surrounded by the enormous tongues of the Vatnajökull glacier and the sands of Skeiðarárasandur.
Next, we continue east in order to reach the glacier lagoon Jökulsárlón, one of the most spectacular sights in Iceland. Enormous icebergs constantly break off the glacier into the lagoon, melting slowly as they drift towards the sea nearby. Here we will take photo-stop and walk around the lagoon to enjoy this amazing landscape. May to October we enjoy an Amphibian boat Ride at this Lagoon.
Opposite to the lagoon is the Diamond Beach where you have the icebergs that are at the shore making it beautiful location to photograph at. Evening back to hotel.
Overnight in Vik in same hotel.
Total Drive during the day - 425 kms (05 hours’ drive)
Total length of the day - 11 hours including drive
Vik–Blue Lagoon Thermal bath–Reykjavik
After Breakfast, check out from Vik & we proceed towards the famous Blue Lagoon. Total Drive during the day - 80 kms (1.5 hours’ drive) The Blue Lagoon is a unique sight where guests enjoy relaxing in warm geothermal water surrounded by magical black lava fields. The Blue Lagoon’s warm water and natural active ingredients; mineral salts, silica and blue green algae, help you relax and escape the stress and strain of daily life (entrance fee, welcome drink, 1 face mask & towel rental included in our Comfort Package).
Overnight in Reykjavik / Keflavik.
Grand Hotel Reykjavik / Park Inn Keflavik / Similar
Total Drive during the day - 350 kms (4.5 hours’ drive)
Total length of the day - 10 hours including drive
Airport Drop off
Only 1-way airport drop off today.
Tour of Iceland ends with ever lasting memories.
Hallgrimskirkja Church-Reykjavik, Þingvellir National Park- a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Golden Circle tour Thingvellir National park, Geysir, Gullfoss. Diamond Circle-a 260-kilometre Route with bubbling hot springs, volcanic lake beds and dried lava fortresses, covering city of Lake Mývatn, Godafoss Waterfall etc, Vatnshellir Cave, Grundarfjörður, the Solheimasandur – Plane wreck location, Skaftafell National Park, Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, Blue Lagoon Thermal bath.
Tour Cost Includes:
- 9 Nights’ Accommodation in 3*/4* hotel with breakfast on twin / triple sharing
- Transport in Luxury Van as per the itinerary
- Unlimited Northern lights hunting tours as per forecast (up to 03 hrs per tour)
- Entry fees to all the sightseeing mentioned in Excursions
- Orientation tours as per the itinerary
- 9 breakfast in hotel, 8 lunches & 9 dinner by our chef
- Unlimited WiFi on the Van
- English speaking driver cum tour manager throughout the tour
