In supplier order. Some entries may cover multiple days; optional experiences are described by the supplier.
Sample itinerary. Choose a departure for its exact itinerary and hotel plan.
Day 1 — UK - Reykjavik
Our nationwide shared chauffeur service collects you from home for your flight to Reykjavik. On arrival, what better way to start your adventure in Iceland than a wonderful visit to the Blue Lagoon to immerse yourself in the mineral rich geothermal waters? Complimentary towels, lockers, shower products and hairdryers are provided at the Blue Lagoon. Feeling refreshed, we transfer to Reykjavik and our hotel.
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 — Akureyri
We head to Borgarfjordur this morning, renowned for some of the best salmon fishing rivers in the world. We cross the Holtavorduheidi Plateau and travel through the village of Blonduos, situated at the estuary of a glacial river, to Skagafjordur.
At Vidimyri, we visit a church built in 1836 from turf and stones which is one of the six so-called ‘turf churches’ still standing in Iceland. We continue to Akureyri, gateway to the rich natural splendour of northeast Iceland.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 3 — Akureyri - Húsavík - Tjörnes - Ásbyrgi
Just a stone’s throw from the Arctic Circle is Akureyri, Iceland’s second largest city. Overlooked by snow-capped mountains and surrounded by rich fertile soil, its tree-lined streets and well-tended gardens are a delight. We take a short sightseeing tour of the city before we make our way to pretty Húsavík. We’ll continue to the mountainous Tjornes Peninsula, indented with short valleys and gorges, and then Asbyrgi, home to a spectacular horseshoe-shaped canyon.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 4 — Lake Mývatn - Dettifoss - Egilsstaðir
Our first stop today is the impressive Goðafoss waterfall; then we’ll continue to the Lake Mývatn area - famed for its lava fields, volcanoes and underground caves running with geothermal water. Stop at Namaskard to view its dramatic steam jets and boiling sulphur pits and then Dettifoss, to marvel at one of the mightiest waterfalls in Europe.
We then travel through part of the interior highland plateau to the beautiful town of Egilsstaðir. Located on the eastern bank of the Lagarfljot River, it’s perfect for meandering through the fjords and visiting the small communities that are dotted about.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 5 — Egilsstaðir - Hofn
We head southwards this morning along the rugged and spectacular coastline of the eastern fjords to reach Almannaskard. The star attraction here is the remarkable Vatnajokull Glacier, the world’s third largest icecap. It covers an area of approximately 8,100 square kilometres and is approximately a kilometre thick.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 6 — Hofn - Skaftafell National Park - Vik
Continue along the coast to Jokulsarlon, home to Iceland’s largest lagoons. Skaftafell National Park is set beneath Oraefajokull, Iceland’s highest peak at 2,109m. The scenery here is theatrical, from glaciers and lakes to woodlands carpeted with more than 200 species of flowering plants. Head across vast stretches of sand formed by the huge glacial rivers and over the Eldhraun lava fields to Vík where you stay overnight.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 7 — Hveragerdi
Today our journey takes us to many fascinating areas. We take in stunning views of the Eyjafjallajokull and Myrdalsjokull glaciers. We head to Reynishverfi or Dyrholaey headland, a birdwatcher’s haven (closed to the public during the nesting season, from 1 May to 25 June).
We journey across vast stretches of sand formed by glacial rivers and over the vast Eldhraun lava fields to Skogar, which means ‘woodland’. We’ll visit the fascinating Folk Museum before continuing eastwards, we pass the Skogarfoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls and arrive later at Hveragerdi.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 8 — Gullfoss - Reykjavik
The thermal area of Great Geysir dazzles, especially its hot spring, the Strokkur, also known as ‘The Churn’, which erupts every 10 minutes or so, sending up a column of boiling water to a height of 30m. The rest of the fascinating area features smaller hot springs, steam vents and mud pools.
At Gullfoss, we visit Iceland’s best known and most beautiful waterfall, the two-tiered Golden Falls. This natural wonder, which takes its name from the rainbow that glimmers at the falls when the sun shines, is simply breathtaking. Another highlight is Thingvellir, home of the world’s first parliament and now a national park. In the afternoon we return to Reykjavik.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 9 — Reykjavik
Today is free to explore this intriguing city at leisure. Or you may have pre-booked a whale watching tour.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 10 — Reykjavik - UK
Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK. Upon arrival, your vehicle will be waiting for the journey home.
Meals: Breakfast
