Indulge in geothermal healing this Icelandic summer
Experience Iceland’s capital city and head out for epic adventures on this 5-day tour. Stay in Reykjavík and join expert guides each day for excursions to some of Iceland’s top attractions.
Stand under thundering waterfalls, watch powerful geysers erupt, and get immersed in Icelandic legend. Each day, your guides will show you the best of their homeland, while your mornings and evenings are free to discover Reykjavík’s tempting food and bar scene.
Plus, explore quaint villages and shop for unique souvenirs like lopapeysa (traditional wool sweaters). To top it all off, spend a day relaxing in the world-famous Blue Lagoon spa, where geothermal energy and volcanic minerals make the waters warm and milky blue.
On this tour you will...
Stroll the colorful streets of Reykjavík
Walk between tectonic plates in Þingvellir National Park
Sink into the waters of the famous Blue Lagoon spa
Stand before thundering waterfalls like Gullfoss
Witness the Strokkur geyser’s immense geothermal power
Discover Vík í Mýrdal village and its striking black sand beach
Top attractions
Why book a multi-day trip with Iceland Tours?
Start your tour on the date that suits you
Stay at the same place in Reykjavík for your whole trip
Travel on comfortable buses with free Wi-Fi
Effortlessly customize your trip with extra activities
24/7 emergency helpline in Iceland
Secure your booking with just a 5% deposit
Your 5-day bus itinerary
Welcome to Iceland! After touching down at Keflavík airport, grab your bags and head out through customs. A shared transfer will be waiting to take you straight to your hotel.
After checking in, it’s time to explore the city you’ll call home for the next few days. Set off up the colorful Laugavegur street to Hallgrímskirkja church.
From here, head down to the famous harbor to admire the Harpa Concert Hall and iconic Sun Voyager sculpture.
And for your first taste of Iceland’s famous spa scene, why not book a ticket for Sky Lagoon? This incredible geothermal pool is just outside of the city centre.
Highlights
Extra activities
Get ready for your first full day of adventure! You’ll be ticking off incredible sights around the Golden Circle route.
Meet your guide and fellow travellers in central Reykjavík and set off. You’ll first go to Þingvellir National Park to see 2 tectonic plates drifting apart.
Next is the Geysir geothermal area, where you can marvel at the powerful Strokkur geyser blasting boiling water into the air every few minutes.
You’ll then head to Gullfoss, or ‘Golden Falls’. When the sunlight hits the spray just right, you can see rainbows in the air.
End the day at Friðheimar farm and restaurant, where the tomatoes are grown in geothermally-heated greenhouses.
After breakfast in the city, meet today’s guide and get ready for another day of thrills.
You’ll be heading toward the south shore to discover more natural wonders. Your first stop is Seljalandsfoss, a towering waterfall where you can walk behind the sheet of water.
Next up is Skógafoss, one of Iceland’s largest waterfalls at nearly 25m (82 ft) wide and 60m (197 ft) tall. Legend tells that there’s treasure buried behind the powerful spray.
Your last stop today is Vík í Mýrdal, the southernmost village in Iceland. Check out the charming wooden church and stroll the dramatic black sand of the nearby beach.
After 2 days of epic sights, it’s time to let yourself totally relax. Today is all about the Blue Lagoon – an unreal milky-blue thermal spa.
You’ll be transferred to the lagoon this morning. Then, head inside and get ready to indulge. Sink into the silica-rich warm waters and take in views of the lava fields all around.
The water here is heated by volcanic activity and full of minerals. Your skin will love the soak, and you can even treat yourself with a face mask of volcanic mud.
Enjoy a refreshing drink from the in-pool bar, then head back to the city later.
It’s your last day in Iceland. If there’s time before your flight home, spend the morning exploring more of the city.
Try a pastry in one of the cozy cafés, and pick up some quirky souvenirs from some of the many boutique stores.
What’s included?
Budget, Comfort, or Quality accommodation every night
Continental breakfast every day
Airport transfer
Golden Circle & Friðheimar guided bus tour
South Shore Adventure guided bus tour
Blue Lagoon Comfort admission (includes towel rental, silica mud mask, 1 drink)
24/7 emergency helpline when you’re in Iceland
Carbon offsetting of your tour
VAT, taxes & service fees
Flights to Iceland
Food & drink, unless otherwise stated
Attraction entrance fees, unless otherwise stated
Personal travel insurance
FAQs about our multi-day trips
Throughout your multi-day trip with Iceland Tours, you’ll be based in the Icelandic capital of Reykjavík or Akureyri the capital of the North. From here, you can join guided tours into the surrounding countryside to soak up the mind-blowing scenery. Your package will include at least one day trip, and depending on the length of your tour package you can opt to add more.
It’s worth bearing in mind that you won’t have the same guide throughout your trip. In fact, on each escorted group day trip from Reykjavík or Akureyri, you’ll get to meet a new guide and new fellow travelers.
What’s more, spending each night in the same accommodation means you don’t need to worry about unpacking and repacking during your trip. It also gives you the chance to experience more of the city’s restaurants, food halls, and bars. And you’ll have time to browse the local shops and visiting the city’s attractions.
When you opt for a multi-day package, you won’t be traveling with the same guide and group throughout your trip. This means that number of fellow travelers you meet on your guided excursions will vary depending on the activity.
For instance, if you’re going on an ice cave tour, your group could include a just a handful people. Meanwhile, a tour of the Golden Circle by bus will often be a larger group as you’ll likely be traveling by coach. And you’ll find evening Northern Lights tours are usually by coach too, although you have the option to upgrade to a small group, super jeep, or boat tour.
Depending on the excursion, your bus could be either a minibus or coach. Most buses will have free onboard Wi-Fi and charging points for your phone. Larger buses also have overhead compartments for stowing your bag and jacket.
It’s good to know that although there’s no restroom on the bus, your guide will make sure to include regular breaks throughout the journey.
Yes, all of these multi-day trips include airport transfers by bus from Keflavík International Airport to Reykjavík on arrival and departure.
On each morning of your trip, you’ll get a tasty continental breakfast at your accommodation. In most places, this is served buffet-style in a communal dining room.
With most packages, lunch and dinner are not included so you’re free to choose from all of the options available. In Reykjavík and Akureyri, you’ll be spoiled for choice when deciding where to eat.
Some festive packages include special meals. Check the ‘What’s included?’ section for the individual package to find out exactly what you’ll get.
If your package features longer day tours, you’ll find that the guide will factor in lunch and restroom stops. But it’s still good to come prepared by packing a few snacks and plenty of water. And if you prefer, you could bring a picnic lunch rather than eat out.
Absolutely! You can customize your package by:
- Picking your level of accommodation (Budget, Comfort, or Quality)
- Extending your stay with extra nights in Reykjavík at the start or end of your trip
- Adding optional activities, such as a food tour or glacier hike
Enter your dates and the number of people in your group on the tour package page. Here you can also choose your accommodation level.
At checkout, you can customize your trip with extra days and activities. Afterwards, follow the steps to finalize your booking and you’ll get a confirmation from us via email.
There’s one more thing that’s great to know: all it takes is a 5% deposit to secure your booking today.
Because a multi-day trip is made up of different excursions every day, you won’t always be with the same group. That said, Iceland is small enough that you might just bump into someone from the day before!
If you’re looking for the kind of experience where you can hang with the same group and make new friends, we also offer guided group tours of Iceland. These are led by local experts who will take you and your travel buddies all over the country.
Once you’ve decided roughly when you want to visit Iceland, you can start searching for flights online. Iceland is well connected to major airports in Europe and across North America.
It makes the most sense to book your package with Iceland Tours first. Once your booking is confirmed, go ahead and purchase your flights. Then all you need to do is think about what to pack! In fact, you can read all about that below.
On all of our multi-day tours from Reykjavík, you’ll stay at the same hotel or guesthouse in the city for the length of your trip. This is great if you prefer to stay settled in one place and explore by day.
If you’d rather get to stay in different places in the countryside, you could go for an Iceland self-drive tour, where you can set your own pace. Another great option is a guided group tour, where you’ll travel with the same awesome fellow travelers for your whole trip.
On a multi-day package with Iceland Tours, you can choose from 3 levels of accommodation:
- Budget – Guesthouses and hotels, with shared bathrooms
- Comfort – Hotels or guesthouses of around 3 stars, with private bathrooms
- Quality – Hotels or guesthouses of around 4 stars, with private bathrooms
Each accommodation level offers different types of rooms. We’ve described them below to help you choose the best one for you. Just keep in mind that not every hotel has all these room types available.
- Single room: one single bed in a room, perfect for solo travelers.
- Double room: a full-sized double bed for 2 people.
- Twin room: a room with 2 single beds that fit 1 person each.
- Triple room: these vary in size and layout, but are designed to fit 3 adults. Triple rooms feature a combination of double, single or sofa beds, depending on the hotel.
No matter which accommodation level you pick, breakfast is included. Read more about the differences between the levels on this accommodation page.
In Iceland, the weather can change in a flash. The upshot is that if you don’t like the weather, you won’t need to wait long for it to pass.
With that in mind, you should pack smart so you’ll be comfortable no matter the conditions. Here’s a suggested Iceland packing list:
- Rugged hiking boots
- Wooly hat, scarf, and gloves
- Thick, waterproof winter coat
- Sweaters and fleeces for extra warmth
- Swimming gear (for hot springs and pools)
- Sunglasses
- Lip balm and moisturizer
If you’re planning a trip to Iceland in winter, sunglasses are essential because the sun is low in the sky for most of the day. You’ll also want to protect your skin from the dry air with moisturizer.
For more tips, see our Iceland packing list.
There’s an incredible amount you can do on a multi-day vacation from Iceland Tours. Here’s some ideas to spark inspiration:
- Roam the black sands of Reynisfjara beach on a south coast tour
- Venture under a glacier on a guided ice cave tour
- Complete the Golden Circle, including Gullfoss waterfall
- Explore ‘Iceland in Miniature’ on the Snæfellsnes peninsula
- Join a glacier hike across thousand-year-old pack ice
- Go whale watching from Reykjavík and spot the gentle giants
- Follow in the footsteps of Vikings at Þingvellir National Park
- Marvel at natural hot springs, like the Strokkur geyser
- Unwind in the soothing waters of the Blue Lagoon or Sky Lagoon
- Hunt down the Northern Lights on a magical winter tour
Because you’ll be based in Reykjavík for your whole trip, most excursions will take you to the south or west of Iceland. Be sure to check out this guide to the best things to see and do near Reykjavík.
If you want to see North Iceland, East Iceland, or the Westfjords, you might want to consider a self-drive or guided group tour. These are also great options if the Ring Road is on your must-do list.
For even more inspo, explore these awesome things to do in Iceland.
No worries! Iceland Tours is already offsetting the carbon footprint of your tour package. We've teamed up with an environmental fund in Iceland to cover the carbon offset for all our tours.
Carbon offsetting for international flights is not included, but we suggest checking with your airline or through a local environmental fund for options.