Combine a bit of boating and a bit of hot spring relaxation with your Iceland experience
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<li>Amphibian Boat Tour on the Glacier Lagoon</li>
<li>Entrance to Laugarvatn Fontana Steam Baths (includes entrance and towel)</li>
<li>Whale Watching from Husavik</li>
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The Navigator

Interested in soaking in hot springs? This is your ticket to enjoy the best hot spring bathing in South and West Iceland and in Reykjavik! You’ll save time by pre- booking and add some extra fun and memories to your trip! The Wellness Seeker Activity Bundle lets you relax in three great places!
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<li>Krauma Natural Geothermal Spa in West Iceland (includes bathing fee and towel rental)</li>
<li>Sky Lagoon in the Reykjavik area (includes bathing fee and towel rental)</li>
<li>Fontana Geothermal Steam Baths in Laugarvatn, South Iceland (includes bathing fee and towel rental)</li>
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The Wellness Seeker

The Discoverer Bundle is perfect for those looking to discover Iceland&#8217;s amazing geology in a fun way.  Activities include:
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<li>Bathing at the Secret Lagoon in Fludir (includes admission and towel rental)</li>
<li>Visit to the LAVA Centre in Hvolsvollur (includes entrance and volcano film at the LAVA Centre’s Cinema)</li>
<li>Visit to the Perlan Wonders of Iceland Museum in Reykjavik (includes entrance fee)</li>
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The Discoverer

If your interest is outdoor fun, this bundle is perfect! In this optional collection of selected activities in South Iceland you will enjoy:
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<li>Snowmobiling on Myrdalsjokull Glacier including 1-hour snowmobile tour, 2 people sharing one snowmobile and all equipment for snowmobiling</li>
<li>Glacier Experience, hike on Solheimajokull Glacier (including guided 1-1,5 hour glacier walk). Glacier gear and safety equipment provided.</li>
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The Adventurer

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Explore Iceland’s hidden highland beauty as well as famous natural wonders with this popular combination of small group sightseeing and nature walks. Come with us and see the secret wilderness gems that so few visitors ever experience!
Experience the otherworldly volcanic landscapes of Iceland’s uninhabited interior. You’ll travel off-the-beaten track in a specially outfitted 4X4 mountain coach through the untamed highlands of Iceland, highlighted by the multi-coloured mountains of the Landmannalaugar nature reserve, the volcanic Askja area, and the legendary black sands of Sprengisandur. You’ll also visit major attractions such as Geysir geothermal area, Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, and Dettifoss waterfall. You will also enjoy short and easy guided nature walks bringing you closer to Iceland’s natural beauty.
We support Icelandic nature! As part of our pledge to preserve Iceland’s fragile nature, all our escorted tours include carbon offsetting through Kolviður, the Iceland Carbon Fund (ICF)

Summer

Across the Wilderness

Guided Tours

Day 1

Good to Know: Days 2 &#8211; 11: Each day there generally will be no more than 45 minutes to one-hour driving between each tour stop. Your tour vehicle will generally arrive at your next night’s accommodation in the late afternoon.
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Please note: If you have added extra nights in Reykjavík before your tour, the guide will meet your group for the start of the tour on the morning of Day 2 according to the standard “Across the Wilderness” itinerary. Please check the “Program Details &#8220;section in your travel documents to see how to meet your guide at the start of the tour.
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Arrival at Keflavík airport. Transfers to Reykjavík are not included in the tour. We would be happy to arrange shared or private transfers for you, so let us know at booking time.
If you are arriving earlier in the day, you might consider adding a day tour or a visit to the Blue Lagoon or Sky Lagoon. We’d be happy to make suggestions based on your interests. One of our favourite activities after a long flight is to visit one of the neighbourhood geothermal pools. It is so refreshing to relax in the warm water, breathing in the fresh Icelandic air. It’s a great way to get to see Icelandic daily life and maybe meet a few locals. It’s also nice to take a stroll in the old city centre, perhaps visiting one of the museums or relaxing with a cup of coffee in a cosy café.
Dinner this evening is at your leisure. Reykjavík offers a multitude of restaurants and/or coffee-houses, making dinner a great way to get better acquainted with Iceland&#8217;s capital. 
Please note that hotels in Iceland start check-in around 14:00 (2:00pm), and early check-in is not guaranteed. Most hotels will be happy to store your luggage if you are not able to check in early.

Arrival

Day 2

Famous National Park – Glorious Waterfall –  Lively Geysers 
Breakfast at your hotel. Meet your guide at the hotel and start your adventure! Your first day begins with a visit to Þingvellir National Park, the ancient site of the world&#8217;s first parliament. Here you can see the dramatic continental drift between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. Your guide will share interesting facts about some of the interesting historical events that have happened at Þingvellir.
An hour&#8217;s drive away, visit the popular Geysir geothermal area. The most active geyser, Strokkur, shoots water high into the air every few minutes. You&#8217;ll also see several other boiling pools and hot springs.
Head onwards to Iceland&#8217;s most popular waterfall, the impressive two-stage Gullfoss (“Golden Falls”). A series of easy footpaths lead around the waterfall and give you excellent views from different angles.
Dinner and overnight stay in the Hella area.

Þingvellir – Gullfoss – Geysir

Day 3

Thundering Waterfalls – Seabird Colony – Black Sand
Breakfast at your hotel. Start your day by driving along the highway, making a stop at two impressive waterfalls. Seljalandsfoss has a trail leading behind the waterfall.  Skógafoss is a beautiful waterfall and a perfect backdrop for a selfie.
Head to the black sand beaches to enjoy the far-reaching views from Dyrhólaey headland, where thousands of puffins and other sea birds nest (puffins are in Iceland between May and mid-August). Enjoy a stop in the quaint village of Vík before crossing the Mýrdalssandur volcanic ash outwash plains created by flowing water from nearby glaciers. Your day ends after passing through the vast Eldhraun lava field, the world’s largest recorded single lava flow in the last 10.000 years.
Dinner and overnight stay in the Kirkjubæjarklaustur area for the next two nights.

Hvolsvöllur – Vík – Dyrhólaey – Kirkjubæjarklaustur

Day 4

Iceberg Lagoon – Scenic Glacial Park – Europe’s Largest Glacier
Breakfast at your hotel. Today you will be in the southern part of Vatnajökull National Park, the largest national park in Western Europe. Your day starts with a drive through beautiful scenery towards Vatnajökull, the largest glacier in Europe. You will also get a view of Hvannadalshnjúkur, the country’s highest peak. The highlight of the day will surely be the Fjallsárlón and Jökulsárlón lagoons, where huge icebergs dance around in icy seawater. Experience this stunning sight up close on a Zodiac tour among Fjallsárlón Lagoon’s icebergs. You will also view the much-photographed Diamond Beach area, where glittering shards of ice rest on a black sand beach.
Continue your way, passing by several outlet glaciers from Vatnajökull. Along the route you also will get magnificent views of Skaftafell, a glacier-crowned wonderland within Vatnajökull National Park.
Dinner and overnight stay in the Kirkjubæjarklaustur area.

Jökulsárlón – Skaftafell

Day 5

Multi-coloured Mountains – Lava Fields – Hot Spring Bathing 
Breakfast at your hotel. Today some of the roads will be bumpy since you’re on highland wilderness tracks, but it’s all part of the adventure! The views will be amazing!
It&#8217;s time to leave the asphalt behind and meander along the scenic, rugged Fjallabaksleið interior track to Landmannalaugar, an astonishing area surrounded by colourful rhyolite mountains. The surreal beauty of the uninhabited interior reveals deep valleys and sculptured mountains, many formed by volcanic eruptions that happened beneath glaciers during the Ice Age.
After a nice walk in the nature reserve (optional), enjoy a relaxing bath in a warm brook created by the convergence of hot and cold springs. It’s an authentic Iceland experience!  Head to Þjórsárdalur, a scenic valley that holds Iceland’s longest river. The valley is perched just on the edge of the highland wilderness.
Dinner and overnight in the Þjórsárdalur area.

Landmannalaugar

Day 6

Wild Heart of Iceland and Black Sand Desert 
Today some of the roads will be bumpy since you’re on highland wilderness tracks, but it’s all part of the adventure! The views will be amazing!
Breakfast at your hotel. Today, wilderness adventure awaits! It&#8217;s time to head north through the very heart of Iceland. Discover the hidden treasures of Iceland&#8217;s uninhabited interior along the black sands of the Sprengisandur highland route. With only rough tracks and un-bridged glacial rivers, your group will rely on your experienced driver to navigate the rugged passage between the glaciers. This is a true taste of Iceland’s wild side. You’ll also discover how this route holds legends and ghost stories. It is even inspiration for one of the country’s most famous folk songs! Through the day you will get a glimpse of the beautiful flat-topped Herðubreið, Iceland’s “Queen of Mountains.”
Emerge back into “civilisation” in North Iceland, where the landscape is very different from the southern region. Head to the Mývatn area for your overnight.
Note: If Sprengisandur is closed due to road conditions, your group will take the Kjölur highland route instead.
Dinner and overnight stay in the Mývatn area for the next 3 nights.

Sprengisandur Trail

Day 7

Europe’s Mightiest Waterfall – Magnificent Canyon – Volcanic Wonderland
Breakfast at your hotel. Today you will visit the northern part of Vatnajökull National Park, as well as Lake Mývatn. Travel to the unforgettable Lake Mývatn area, a geological wonderland and paradise for bird watchers. Some of the most visually bizarre attractions in the region include the colourful boiling mud pits of Hverarönd and the surreal steaming slopes of Námaskarð. The journey continues to Dettifoss, Europe&#8217;s most powerful waterfall, located in the awe-inspiring Jökulsargljúfur canyon. Discover the impressive 100 meter &#8211; (328-feet) high walls of the horseshoe-shaped canyon of Ásbyrgi. According to Norse mythology, the canyon is the hoof-print left by Sleipnir, the magical eight-legged horse of the pagan god Óðinn. Drive around Tjörnes peninsula, the northernmost point of your journey. In the afternoon visit the pretty fishing village of Húsavík to get a glimpse of local life before returning to your accommodation.
Dinner and overnight stay in the Lake Mývatn area.

Lake Mývatn – Dettifoss – Ásbyrgi

Day 8

Trip to another Planet – Volcanic Crater Lake – Dragon Valley
Breakfast at your hotel. Today, you’ll be visiting the Askja caldera (a sunken crater) located in Vatnajökull National Park’s Ódáðahraun desert area. Askja’s geographic isolation and otherworldly terrain are reasons why NASA leaders used it as a training site for astronauts who went on moon missions in the 1960s and 1970s.
View the vast Askja caldera, formed by a volcanic eruption during the last Ice Age. You’ll also take a walk to see the mountain-ringed Lake Askja, formed by a powerful 19th century volcanic eruption. The same eruption created an imposing crater called Víti, “the gate to Hell.” Standing at the edge of Víti crater and viewing its vast size and the brilliant turquoise water is an amazing experience!
During the day you’ll also visit Drekagil, the Dragon Valley, famous for its strangely shaped lava formations.
Dinner and overnight stay in the Lake Mývatn area.
Note: Today some of the roads will be bumpy since you’re on highland wilderness tracks, but it’s all part of the adventure! The views will be amazing!

The Mighty Askja Caldera

Day 9

Waterfall Of the Gods – The Capital of the North – Scenic Fjord
Breakfast at your hotel. Today, your route takes you along the Arctic Coast Way, which focuses on the enchanting and wild wonders bordering the Arctic Circle. The route takes you alongside the beautiful coastline and tranquil villages, a contrast to the rugged majesty of the highlands you’ve enjoyed the last few days.
Start your adventure with a visit to Goðafoss (“Waterfall of the Gods”), one of the most impressive waterfalls in the country. Continue to Akureyri, the vibrant “Capital of the North.” Enjoy some free time to explore this colourful and charming town.
Travel onto the Troll Peninsula (Tröllaskagi), where the rugged rocks indeed look like frozen trolls. Have your camera ready for the breathtaking views where steep mountains meet the vast Arctic Ocean. You’ll also enjoy the views of tiny, multi-coloured fishing villages cradled in the magnificent setting. One of these villages is Siglufjörður, site of an interesting 20th century herring “gold rush.”
Your route then continues to the Skagafjörður area, known as the traditional heart of horse breeding in Iceland. This fjord also holds many historical sites from the classic Viking-age Sagas.
Dinner and overnight stay in the Laugarbakki area.

Along the Arctic Coast Way

Day 10

Historical Farmlands – Mysterious Peninsula – Leif Eiríksson’s Birthplace
Breakfast at your hotel. Your journey continues around Vatnsnes Peninsula, which holds the extraordinary rock formation of Hvítserkur, a 15 meter (49 feet) tall cliff jutting out straight from the sea. This is an area where the sea and the sky seem to meet, and there are inspiring views far into the distance. You might even see seals resting near the beach.
In the afternoon, drive through rolling farmlands and across Laxárdalsheiði heath and into Western Iceland. Visit the Viking Age house at the Eric the Red Museum. This was the original homestead of Eric the Red, as well as the birthplace of his son, Leif Eiríksson. These men are two of the world’s most legendary Vikings. In a replica of a grass-roofed house, meet modern day Vikings who will show you crafts and activities from a thousand years ago.
Dinner and overnight stay in the Snæfellsnes area.

Vatnsnes Peninsula – Hvammstangi – Eiríksstaðir

Day 11

Breakfast at your hotel. Today you will explore the amazing variety of natural landscapes in Snæfellsjökull National Park. The park’s crown jewel is Snæfellsjökull glacier, which covers a dormant volcano that last erupted in 250 AD. In addition, you’ll also see Kirkjufell, one of the most photographed mountains in Iceland. Walk along the uniquely pebbled seascape of Djúpalónssandur beach. At the picturesque harbour village of Arnarstapi, you can see magnificent basalt rocks in stacked formations and perhaps take a walk along the unique hiking trail linking the historical settlements of Arnarstapi and Hellnar. At the end of the afternoon, your motor coach heads back to Reykjavík. Your guide will bid you farewell at your hotel.
Overnight in Reykjavík. Dinner is on your own.

Snæfellsjökull National Park

Day 12

Breakfast at your hotel. Please note that this might be a light breakfast if you are taking an early morning flight. Transfer on your own to the international airport for your departure flight. The airport transfer is not included, but we are happy to help you arrange shared or private transfers. We recommend you depart your hotel no later than three hours before your departure flight.