Experience Iceland’s Untouched Nature

Drive to Borgarnes with a detour along the Golden Circle, visiting Þingvellir National Park, Geysir, and Gullfoss waterfall—some of Iceland’s most famous natural wonders. Accommodation in a hotel in Borgarnes.

Continue toward Akureyri with stops at Glanni waterfall, said to be the home of elves and trolls, and Glaumbær Museum (not included), housed in historic turf-roofed farm buildings. Accommodation in a hotel in Akureyri.

A day at leisure in Akureyri, the capital of North Iceland. Explore the charming town centre, museums, and galleries. A whale-watching tour in Eyjafjörður is highly recommended, offering the chance to see humpback whales, mink whales, white-beaked dolphins, and harbour porpoises.

Drive to Mývatn, a stunning lake in an area of active volcanism. Visit the Mývatn Nature Baths, walk around the craters, and explore unique volcanic rock formations. Along the way, stop at Goðafoss, one of Iceland’s most spectacular waterfalls, or Dettifoss, the most powerful waterfall in Europe. Accommodation in a hotel in Mývatn.

Journey eastward, stopping at the lava formations of Dimmuborgir, which resemble a landscape from a fairy tale. A must-see detour is Stuðlagil Canyon, where striking black basalt columns contrast against the blue-green river. Arrive in Egilsstaðir, the largest town in East Iceland, located on the banks of the Lagarfljót River. Accommodation in a hotel in Egilsstaðir.

Continue south through East Iceland toward Höfn í Hornafirði. Stops along the way include Litlanesfoss, known for its basalt columns, and Seyðisfjörður, a picturesque town with colourful 19th-century wooden houses. Accommodation in a hotel in Höfn.

Visit Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, a breathtaking natural wonder at the edge of Vatnajökull National Park, where luminous blue icebergs drift in the water. A boat tour on the lagoon is recommended. Nearby, Skaftafell offers the chance to join a guided glacier hike on Falljökull Glacier, part of Europe’s largest glacier, Vatnajökull. Accommodation in a hotel in Kirkjubæjarklaustur.

Drive back to Reykjavík along the South Coast, stopping at Reynisfjara black sand beach, Seljalandsfoss waterfall, and Skógafoss waterfall. A short horse-riding tour at one of the farms along the way is recommended to meet Iceland’s famous horses. Accommodation in Reykjavík.

Departure according to the flight schedule. For later flights, a stop at the Blue Lagoon for a final soak is recommended before heading to Keflavík Airport.