All around Iceland in 5 stops. 2 nights at each stop allows you to have time to relax or explore further afield. Visit Lake Myvatn, Jökulsarlon glacier lagoon, Skaftafell National Park, Geysir, Thingvellir National Park and the Blue Lagoon. This package includes a free Whale Watching Tour that you can take from either Reykjavik or Akureyri.
Your memorable adventure in Iceland begins at the very moment you arrive at Keflavik Airport. Once you have picked up your rental vehicle, you’ll head directly for Reykjavik and your exciting, first night in Iceland.
If your flight arrives early enough, we have a great suggestion for starting your trip off the right way: Plan a visit to Iceland’s world-famous Blue Lagoon. Be sure to pack your swimsuit, so you can take a relaxing dip in the Lagoon’s soothing geothermal waters before heading to your hotel.
Now, your real journey to the wonders of Iceland begins. You’ll start by exploring the famous Golden Circle and the other main attractions that Iceland’s southern region offers. Throughout the day, you will marvel the stunning waterfalls of Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss and Gullfoss and visit the world’s oldest parliament, Thingvellir. Then, continue on to Vík, the country’s southernmost village, where you will spend the night.
Use the day for a relaxing visit to the Folkloric Museum in Skogar (not included). You also have the opportunity to experience one of Iceland’s best kept secret, the volcano island of Heimaey in the Westmann Islands archipelago (not included) by ferry from Landeyjarhöfn. Accommodation as on the previous day.
Your next stop is Iceland’s scenic southeast. Driving past a splendid panorama of outlet glaciers belonging to Vatnajökull, Europe’s largest ice cap, you’ll arrive at the mesmerizing beauty of Jökulsarlon, a glacial lagoon. This exceptional sight sits at the foot of Iceland’s highest mountain, Hvannadalshnúkur. Skaftafell National Park is another “must” visit. This oasis, surrounded by glaciers and black sand plains, offers a huge menu of options for great hiking, from easy-going to challenging.
The lowlands of the vast Vatnajökull glacier offers numerous opportunities for interesting stops and further exploration. Anyone interested can even take a jeep or snowmobiling tour on the vast ice cap (not included). Accommodation as on the previous day.
This is the day to discover the East Fjords. Your trip takes you through the Almannaskarð tunnel to the villages of Djúpivogur and Breiðdalsvík. Then, you’ll continue along the fjords towards Reydarfjörður, where a small-but-fascinating World War II history museum is located. You will end your day of sightseeing in Egilsstaðir, where you will spend another restful night.
This day is for relaxing or for excursions around Egilsstadir. It is worth making a trip to Bakkagerði, or walk around the lake Lögurinn and Hengifoss. Accommodation as on the previous day.
The whole day is dedicated to the marvels of Lake Myvatn Nature Reserve. One of its main attractions is the Námaskarð geothermal area where you will find bubbling mud pools and hissing steam vents. You must not miss the Krafla area with the crater Víti and the Leirhnjúkur area. This leads you to a small geothermal area and then to a line of craters surrounded by chaotic black lava fields. Later on you can venture a walk up to the top of Hverfjall crater or dip into the geothermal waters of the natural baths located east of the Lake.
This day offers you an opportunity for further exploration in the Mývatn area or to make a trip to the Tjörnes Peninsula. The horseshoe-shaped canyon Ásbyrgi and the most powerful waterfall in Europe, Dettifoss, are no doubt the highlights of the day. Accommodation as on the previous day.
Before proceeding to the capital of the North you have the opportunity to take a whale watching trip in Husavik (approx. 3 hours, not included). In the afternoon, the Botanical Gardens, Museums and the thermal baths in Akureyri wait for you.
On the way to Akureyri be sure to make a stop at a ”must see”, Godafoss waterfall, which is of unspeakable beauty. It is justly known across Iceland as “the fall of the gods”.
You can spend the day to relax in Akureyri or you can drive around the Tröllaskagi peninsula. You will see small fishing villages hidden in the bays of the rocky mountains but also historically interesting places like the former episcopal Hólar and the Open Air Museum Glaumbær . Accommodation as on the previous day.
Today you have the opportunity to a trip to the waterfalls of Hraunfossar and the historic village Reykholt. You are certain to enjoy the lush, natural surroundings, during your drive back to Reykjavík for (sigh!) your last night in Iceland.
Now it is time to head back home, after an amazing journey through one of the world’s most picturesque landscapes. You will drive back to Keflavík Airport for your flight back home. Depending on your flight time, you may be able to enjoy your last day strolling around Reykjavík. Or, even better, consider booking an extra night in Reykjavík to really give yourself time to experience all the amazing things Iceland’s capital city has to offer.
When we design our tours we book the best accommodation available, in order to make the trip as comfortable and enjoyable for you as possible.
We offer a great selection of hotels, farmhouses and guesthouses for our clients. You can be assured of a warm welcome and an enjoyable stay at all the options offered by us.
Below you’ll find examples of the type of accommodation you could be staying in.
The accommodation options are shown as examples of the types of accommodation we book. Due to high demand during the summer time and limited accommodation capacity in some regions we cannot always guarantee availability. In these circumstances, we will supply an accommodation of an equal standard in the same region before your travel dates. We highly recommend you book as well in advance as possible.
Iceland Tours cooperates with the best and most reliable car rental suppliers in Iceland. You can be sure that the cars you rent through our service will be in excellent condition.
All rates are based on a rental period of 24 consecutive hours. If a rental exceeds the 24 hour period an extra day will be charged.
