Hot Springs - Lava - Waterfalls - History

Meet your guide after breakfast to begin begin your scenic journey of Borgarfjörður area. On your way, see the twin waterfalls Hraunfossar and Barnafoss and the Deildartunguhver hot spring.

You will have some free time to take one of the optional activities such venturing inside the glacier, soaking in the Krauma geothermal baths, or exploring the lava tunnel Víðgelmir.

In the evening, if the sky is clear, you guide will take you on an Aurora hunt, or you might catch a glimpse from your hotel.

• Breakfast
• Borgarfjörður area
• 196km /121 mi

Today, you will explore the Snæfellsnes peninsula and Snæfellsjökull National Park. Snæfellsnes peninsula is often called “Iceland in miniature” because of its diverse landscape.

As you drive along the coast, you will pass the romantic fishing villages of Hellnar and Arnarstapi. Both locations boast incredible arch rock formations, sea caves, and cliffs with vast colonies of birds.

• Breakfast
• Borgarfjörður area
• 320km / 200mi

Today, your driver will take you on a full-day Golden Circle tour. The Golden Circle is a driving route connecting three important sites: Thingvellir National Park, Haukadalur geothermal valley with many hot springs, and Gullfoss waterfall, one of Iceland's most beautiful attractions.

You will start at the Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its geological and historical importance. Here, in the plains of Althingi, the Viking Nobles got together in 930 AD to form the first Icelandic parliament, nowadays the longest functioning parliament in the world. Thingvellir National Park is also the site of the ever-widening gap between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates, where you will see the fissure between the continents. Thingvellir will surprise you with a myriad of volcanic rock formations, cascading waterfalls nd blue lakes.

The next stop is the legendary Geysir geothermal area, where many geysers throw torrents of boiling water into the air. All geysers around the world got their name from the dormant "Great Geysir." The most active geyser in Iceland is Strokkur, which routinely propels water as high as 25 meters into the air. These incredible natural wonders are the symbols of Iceland that every visitor must see. Steaming fumaroles, bubbling hot pools, and volcanic vents all add to an astonishing one-of-a-kind natural site.

Our final stop is the Gullfoss, one of Iceland's most beautiful and dramatic waterfalls. The Hvítá river plunges 32 meters into a narrow canyon, creating a breathtaking sight that is even more stunning on a sunny day, when it forms a colorful background of rainbows. This is a sight that will leave you amazed and inspired by the natural beauty of Iceland.

• Breakfast
• Selfoss area
• 230km / 140mi

In the morning, your guide will take you along Iceland's south coast toward Kirkjubæjarklaustur area. Along the way, you'll visit remarkable waterfalls: Seljalandsfoss, a stunning waterfall unique in Iceland for the footpath that allows you to walk behind its cascading waters, and the powerful 60-meter drop of Skógafoss.

As you continue your journey, you'll pass the scenic Eyjafjöll mountain range en route to the famous black sand beaches near the village of Vík. You will visit Reynisfjara, Iceland's most famous beach, with striking Reynisdrangar basalt columns rising dramatically from the ocean.

You will spend overnight in the countryside, ideally located away from the city lights, thus improving your chances of seeing the northern lights.

• Breakfast
• Kirkjubæjarklaustur area
• 261 km / 162 mi

In the morning, we head towards the Skaftafell area located in Vatnajokull National Park. Here you will find Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon and the nearby Diamond Beach. We'll drive by moss-covered lava fields, deserts that have been scarred by volcanic activity, and some amazing rock formations that are clear reminders of volcanic activity over the years.

By then, you'll have seen the magnificent Breidamerkurjokull Glacier, which extends like a tongue from Vatnajokull, Europe's largest glacier. The Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, which is known for the sparkling icebergs that float on its icy blue surface, is in its shadow. Some icebergs wash up on the nearby Diamond Beach, shining like precious diamonds against the black sands. Both breathtaking locations will leave you with life-long memories.

• Breakfast
• Kirkjubæjarklaustur area
• 278 km / 172mi

Today, you will return to Reykjavik and explore the volcanic Reykjanes peninsula, known for its geothermal activity caused by the separation of the mid-Atlantic ridge running across Iceland. This is where Iceland’s newest volcano, Fagradalsfjall, erupted in spring 2021 and summer 2022.

The geothermal area of Krýsuvík and the geothermal field of Seltún are known for volcanic fumaroles, mud pots, and hot springs formed over millennia. Nearby, you’ll find Kleifarvatn, the third-largest lake in southern Iceland.

Today, you can also enjoy a unique experience of the Blue Lagoon, a geothermal spa surrounded by exciting lava formations.

In the evening, return to Reykjavik for your last overnight in Iceland.

• Breakfast
• Reykjavik
• 367 km / 228 mi

Today, on the last day of your tour, we will offer a private transfer to the airport.

• Breakfast
• 49 km / 30 mi