Ultimate Iceland

Day 1: Welcome to Iceland

Upon arrival, make your way over to the hotel for check in. The remainder of the day is at leisure to unwind and explore. If time permits, a great suggestion is to explore Reykjavik, the largest municipality in Iceland.

Day 2: Geysir – Gullfoss – Skogar – Dyrholaey – Vik

After breakfast at your hotel, start the day with a short city sightseeing of Reykjavik. From Reykjavik head through the greenhouse village of Hveragerdi. Head on to the Golden Circle natural wonders. Explore Gullfoss, the “Golden Waterfall”, and the nearby Geysir hot spring area to see the famous Geysir and Strokkur, as well as numerous other hot springs and boiling mud pools. Continue along the south shore and stop to admire the waterfalls Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss before continuing to Dyrholaey and the black sand beaches of Iceland’s South Shore. Continue to the village of Vik.Dinner and overnight stay in the Vik area at either Icelandair Hotel Vik or Hotel Kria.

Day 3: Skaftafell National Park – Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon – Hofn

Breakfast at your hotel followed by a journey on the Ring Road. Cross Eldhraun, the largest lava flow recorded on the planet in historical times. Visit Kirkjubaejarklaustur town, the former site of a 12th-century Catholic convent. The tour continues over Skeidararsandur sands to Skaftafell, a beautiful glacial area within Vatnajokull National Park. Continue to the stunning Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon to see the birthplace of icebergs. Throughout the day you will also enjoy magnificent views of the mighty Vatnajokull Glacier.Dinner and overnight stay in the Hofn area at Hotel Hofn.

Day 4: Hofn – East Fjords – Egilsstadir

Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast at your hotel after which drive from Hofn through Almannaskard pass, stopping to admire the majestic coastline. Continue to the towering mountains plunging vertically into the sea that form the magnificent East Fjords.  Enjoy the amazing views:  keep an eye out for wild reindeer, which can sometimes be seen in the area during the winter months.  You’ll also pass villages, each with its own special history and charm.  The road brings you to Egilsstadir town, located near Iceland’s largest forest and a lake said to be home to a legendary (friendly) monster.  The area is also getting a name for itself for its excellent locally-sourced cuisine. Dinner and overnight stay in the Egilsstadir area at Icelandair Hotel Herad.

Day 5: Lake Myvatn Area

After breakfast at your hotel your tour continues – explore the empty vastness of the highland desert plateau Modrudalsoraefi as you head towards the Lake Myvatn area. On the way, stop at Dettifoss, Europe’s most powerful waterfall. Continue onwards to Namaskard pass with its boiling mud pools and vibrant colors. Explore the natural beauty of the Lake Myvatn area, including the pseudo craters at Skutustadir and the Laxa Salmon River.Dinner and overnight stay in the Myvatn area at Sel-Hotel Myvatn.

Day 6: Lake Myvatn Area – Akureyri – Siglufjordur

After breakfast at your hotel, start the day by exploring the peculiar lava formations at Dimmuborgir. Visit the magnificent Godafoss waterfall and the old turf farm Laufas. Afterwards, visit Akureyri, the colorful northern “capital „of Iceland. The town has charming buildings and beautiful view of the Eyjafjordur Fjord. After spending some time in Akureyri, continue along the coastal roads of Eyjafjordur and the Troll Peninsula. This is a beautiful drive along steep mountains with amazing views over the Arctic Sea and black sand coastline. The destination is Siglufjordur, set in a beautiful fjord of the same name. This town has some of the finest timber buildings in the country, beautifully restored to their original glory. Siglufjordur is a very picturesque and easily walkable town for an evening stroll. Dinner and overnight in Siglufjordur at Hotel Siglo.

Day 7: Skagafjordur – Borgarnes

This morning after breakfast at your hotel, visit Siglufjordur’s  award-winning Herring-Era Museum. The museum recreates the atmosphere of the early 20th century, when Siglufjordur was transformed into a herring boom town, thanks to a large migration of herring. Afterwards, head along majestic mountains and narrow passes to Skagafjordur, considered to be one of the finest places in Iceland for horse breeding. Enjoy an introduction to the unique Icelandic horse breed with its special fifth gait – the tolt. Continue towards the village of Blonduos built on both sides of the river Blanda. Hrutey Island, a protected nature reserve, sits within the centre of this popular Salmon River. Cross the Holtavorduheidi plateau through Borgarfjordur to the beautiful town of Borgarnes. Dinner and overnight stay in Borgarnes area at Icelandair Hotel Hamar.

Day 8: Borgarfjordur – Thingvellir – Reykjavik

This morning drive to Deildartunguhver, the most powerful hot spring in Europe. Stop to admire the beautiful Hraunfossar waterfalls before continuing via Hvalfjordur fjord to Lake Thingvallavatn, Iceland’s largest lake and Thingvellir National Park. This UNESCO heritage site is where the world‘s oldest continuing parliamentary government was founded in the 10th century. It is also the place where the North American and European tectonic plates meet. Overnight stay in Reykjavik at Icelandair Hotel Natura.

Day 9: Departure

After breakfast at your hotel, It’s time to say au revoir. Self-transfer to the airport for your onward journey.

Prices are land only per person based on double occupancy. Additional peak date supplements apply. Ask about our 4 star hotel options. For our complete terms and conditions, click here.

Day 1: Welcome to Iceland

Upon arrival, self transfer and self check in to your hotel, the remainder of the day is at leisure to unwind and explore. If time permits, a great suggestion is to explore Reykjavik, the largest municipality in Iceland.

Day 2: Geysir – Gullfoss – Skogar – Dyrholaey – Vik

After breakfast at your hotel, start the day with a short city sightseeing of Reykjavik. From Reykjavik head through the greenhouse village of Hveragerdi. Head on to the Golden Circle natural wonders. Explore Gullfoss, the “Golden Waterfall”, and the nearby Geysir hot spring area to see the famous Geysir and Strokkur, as well as numerous other hot springs and boiling mud pools. Continue along the south shore and stop to admire the waterfalls Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss before continuing to Dyrholaey and the black sand beaches of Iceland’s South Shore. Continue to the village of Vik.Dinner and overnight stay in the Vik area at either Icelandair Hotel Vik or Hotel Kria.

Day 3: Skaftafell National Park – Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon – Hofn

Breakfast at your hotel followed by a journey on the Ring Road. Cross Eldhraun, the largest lava flow recorded on the planet in historical times. Visit Kirkjubaejarklaustur town, the former site of a 12th-century Catholic convent. The tour continues over Skeidararsandur sands to Skaftafell, a beautiful glacial area within Vatnajokull National Park. Continue to the stunning Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon to see the birthplace of icebergs. Throughout the day you will also enjoy magnificent views of the mighty Vatnajokull Glacier.Dinner and overnight stay in the Hofn area at Hotel Hofn.

Day 4: Hofn – East Fjords – Egilsstadir

Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast at your hotel after which drive from Hofn through Almannaskard pass, stopping to admire the majestic coastline. Continue to the towering mountains plunging vertically into the sea that form the magnificent East Fjords.  Enjoy the amazing views:  keep an eye out for wild reindeer, which can sometimes be seen in the area during the winter months.  You’ll also pass villages, each with its own special history and charm.  The road brings you to Egilsstadir town, located near Iceland’s largest forest and a lake said to be home to a legendary (friendly) monster.  The area is also getting a name for itself for its excellent locally-sourced cuisine. Dinner and overnight stay in the Egilsstadir area at Icelandair Hotel Herad.

Day 5: Lake Myvatn Area

After breakfast at your hotel your tour continues – explore the empty vastness of the highland desert plateau Modrudalsoraefi as you head towards the Lake Myvatn area. On the way, stop at Dettifoss, Europe’s most powerful waterfall. Continue onwards to Namaskard pass with its boiling mud pools and vibrant colors. Explore the natural beauty of the Lake Myvatn area, including the pseudo craters at Skutustadir and the Laxa Salmon River.Dinner and overnight stay in the Myvatn area at Sel-Hotel Myvatn.

Day 6: Lake Myvatn Area – Akureyri – Siglufjordur

After breakfast at your hotel, start the day by exploring the peculiar lava formations at Dimmuborgir. Visit the magnificent Godafoss waterfall and the old turf farm Laufas. Afterwards, visit Akureyri, the colorful northern “capital „of Iceland. The town has charming buildings and beautiful view of the Eyjafjordur Fjord. After spending some time in Akureyri, continue along the coastal roads of Eyjafjordur and the Troll Peninsula. This is a beautiful drive along steep mountains with amazing views over the Arctic Sea and black sand coastline. The destination is Siglufjordur, set in a beautiful fjord of the same name. This town has some of the finest timber buildings in the country, beautifully restored to their original glory. Siglufjordur is a very picturesque and easily walkable town for an evening stroll. Dinner and overnight in Siglufjordur at Hotel Siglo.

Day 7: Skagafjordur – Borgarnes

This morning after breakfast at your hotel, visit Siglufjordur’s  award-winning Herring-Era Museum. The museum recreates the atmosphere of the early 20th century, when Siglufjordur was transformed into a herring boom town, thanks to a large migration of herring. Afterwards, head along majestic mountains and narrow passes to Skagafjordur, considered to be one of the finest places in Iceland for horse breeding. Enjoy an introduction to the unique Icelandic horse breed with its special fifth gait – the tolt. Continue towards the village of Blonduos built on both sides of the river Blanda. Hrutey Island, a protected nature reserve, sits within the centre of this popular Salmon River. Cross the Holtavorduheidi plateau through Borgarfjordur to the beautiful town of Borgarnes. Dinner and overnight stay in Borgarnes area at Icelandair Hotel Hamar.

Day 8: Borgarfjordur – Thingvellir – Reykjavik

This morning drive to Deildartunguhver, the most powerful hot spring in Europe. Stop to admire the beautiful Hraunfossar waterfalls before continuing via Hvalfjordur fjord to Lake Thingvallavatn, Iceland’s largest lake and Thingvellir National Park. This UNESCO heritage site is where the world‘s oldest continuing parliamentary government was founded in the 10th century. It is also the place where the North American and European tectonic plates meet. Overnight stay in Reykjavik at Icelandair Hotel Natura.

Day 9: Departure

After breakfast at your hotel, It’s time to say au revoir. Self-transfer to the airport for your onward journey.

Prices are land only per person based on double occupancy. Additional peak date supplements apply. Ask about our 4 star hotel options. For our complete terms and conditions, click here.