Day 1 Reykjavik Arrival
Arrival at Keflavík International Airport. Direct transfer to the hotel in Reykjavík by coach (without guide). If you arrive early in Iceland you can add an activity to your trip. We will make suggestions according to your interests. One of our favorite things to do after a long plane ride is to visit one of the local geothermal pools. You may also be interested in walking through the old city center, visiting one of its museums or having a coffee in a cozy cafe. Night in Reykjavík. Free night. Dinner is on your own. Reykjavík offers a multitude of restaurants and/or cafes, making dinner a great way to start getting to know Iceland's capital. Important: Check-in time at most hotels in Iceland is between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. (2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.). Please note that an early check-in is not included in the price of this trip. Approximate driving distance: 50 km / 30 miles
Day 2 Golden Circle and South Coast
National Park and its geological wonders – Geysir – Glorious Waterfalls
Breakfast at your hotel. Meet your guide at the hotel reception. Start the day by visiting Þingvellir National Park, where the world's oldest parliament met for centuries, on the shores of Þingvallavatn, Iceland's largest lake. It is driven through crop areas to reach the Geysir geothermal area where there are also solfataras and the famous Strokkur geyser, which erupts boiling water every 10 minutes. Finally, we visit the famous two-tier Gullfoss waterfall, a spectacular visit. Tour of the south coast of the island. This is one of the main agricultural regions of the country. During the tour you can see some typical Icelandic farms, often with Icelandic horses in the fields. Visit to the beautiful Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls. If trail conditions permit, you can walk behind the Seljalandsfoss waterfall. Continuation to the town of Vik. Night in Vík. Dinner included.
Approximate driving distance: 305 km / 190 miles
Day 3 Skaftafell – Jökulsárlón – Höfn
Lava field – Glacier lagoon – Largest glacier in Europe
Breakfast at your hotel. You cross the largest lava region in the world Eldhraun and the sandy desert region of Skeiðarársandur. Continuation to the Skaftafell region, a site of great natural beauty, integrated into the immense Vatnajökull National Park. The name of the park comes from the Vatnajökull glacier, the largest in Iceland with about 8,000 square kilometers of area. Continuation to Jökulsárlón, a glacial lagoon where a 45-minute excursion by amphibious boat takes place that allows you to see the floating icebergs of this lagoon up close. Right next to Jökulsárlón is a black volcanic sand beach known as Diamond Beach, where blue, white and transparent icebergs drift from the glacial lagoon and sit, offering a wonderful landscape. Night in the Höfn region. Dinner included.
Approximate driving distance: 305 km / 190 miles
Optional (With supplement): Vatnajökull Glacier Adventure - 4x4 Glacier Tour | Total duration of the excursion with transfers from the meeting point to the top of the glacier: 3.5 hours. | A minimum of 3 people is needed to take the excursion.
It is advisable to book this activity before arriving in Iceland to ensure your participation in it.
Day 4 Höfn – Dettifoss – Mývatn
Narrow fjords – Steep mountains – Picturesque coastline
Breakfast at your hotel. Departure towards the eastern fjords until reaching the Berufjörður fjord. You cross the Öxi mountain track. Arrival in the town of Egilsstaðir. Tour of the Jökulsársheiði desert area and continuation to the Lake Mývatn region. Visit to the Dettifoss waterfall and the Skútustaðir craters. Night in the Mývatn region. Dinner included.
Approximate driving distance: 415 km / 258 miles
Day 5 Mývatn – Goðafoss – Akureyri
Waterfall of the Gods – Solfataras and fumaroles – Northern capital
Breakfast at your hotel. Exploring the wonders of nature that the Lake Mývatn region offers us: the extraordinary lava formations of Dimmuborgir, the geothermal area of Hverarönd. Fauna and flora are also part of Mývatn's natural wealth. Visit Goðafoss, “Waterfall of the Gods.” Arrival in Akureyri, declared the capital of the north and one of the most beautiful cities on the island. Night in the Akureyri region or in a nearby region, depending on departure date. Accommodation only. Free night.
Approximate driving distance: 115 km / 71 miles
Optional (With supplement): Bathing in the Skógarböð Hot Springs ("Forest Lagoon"), day 5 | Duration: flexible | Includes: Admission | Not included: towel and swimsuit (there is the possibility of renting them), transfers Whale Watching in Akureyri, Day 5 - Cruise that takes you in search of whales and dolphins | Duration: 3 hours | Includes: Guided boat tour, use of warm overalls | Not included: Transfers between the hotel and the port | Important: Usually the language of this excursion is English. It cannot be guaranteed that it is in Spanish.
It is advisable to book these activities before arriving in Iceland to ensure your participation in it.
Day 6 Akureyri – Borgarfjörður
Fertile lands – Picturesque region – Beautiful waterfalls
Breakfast at your hotel. Tour through the Skagafjörður district and the Holtavordurheidi plateau until reaching the picturesque Borgarfjörður region. Visit to the beautiful Hraunfossar waterfall and the most powerful thermal spring in Europe: Deildartunguhver. Night in the Borgarfjörður region. Dinner included.
Approximate driving distance: 395 km / 245 miles
Day 7 The Snæfellsnes peninsula
Volcano topped by a glacier – Volcanic formations
Breakfast at your hotel. The Snæfellsnes peninsula is a unique area with a variety of geological attractions such as lava fields, volcanoes, glaciers, springs, beautiful lava formations, black sand beaches and lava caves. Known as the “essence of Iceland”, this area concentrates all the variety of Iceland's natural landscapes in the quiet and remote Snæfellsjökull nature park. In this region is the Snæfellsjökull glacier, of which you will have a beautiful view during the day's tour. This glacier and the natural wonders that surround it inspired Jules Verne to write his famous novel “Journey to the Center of the Earth.” Return to Reykjavík. Free night. Your guide will see you off at the hotel. Night in Reykjavík.
Approximate driving distance: 385 km / 239 miles
Optional activities: It is advisable to book these activities before arriving in Iceland to ensure your participation in it.
• Whale Watching in Reykjavík - Cruise that takes you in search of whales and dolphins | Duration: 3 hours | Includes: Guided boat tour, use of warm overalls | Not included: Transfers between the hotel and the port | Important: Usually the language of the tour is English.
• Raufarholshellir Volcanic Cave Tour – visit a beautiful and colorful volcanic cave | Includes: Transfers, guided tour of the cave, safety equipment (helmet and flashlight) | Not included: Meals, soft drinks, drinks | Important: Usually the language of the tour is English. Spanish speaking guide cannot be guaranteed.
• Bath in the Hot Springs of Sky Lagoon ("Sky Lagoon") 5 | Duration: 2.5 hours | Includes: Entrance fee, towel, “Seven Step Ritual”, transfers | Not included: swimsuit (there is the possibility of renting them)
Day 8 Reykjavik - Departure
Breakfast* at your hotel. Regular coach transfer without guide.
You must arrive at the airport at least 3 hours before your flight departure time. * Please consider that breakfast on the day of departure may be light, if you take an early morning departure flight.
