Day 1: Exploring Reykjavík
Upon arrival, you will be met by your private chauffeur, who will transfer you fr om Keflavík airport to the amazing Blue Lagoon before heading to your hotel in Reykjavík, where you are greeted with champagne and fresh fruit. Enjoy the afternoon/evening exploring the city and dining at one of Reykjavik’s fines restaurants. Stay in the heart of Reykjavík.
Day 2: Romance by Snæfellsjökull Glacier
Drive to the Snæfellsnes peninsula, a perfect location for nature lovers with amazing birdlife, lush valleys and lava fields. The glacier is believed by many to be one of Earth’s seven major energy centres and was the backdrop to Jules Verne’s famous novel Journey to the Centre of the Earth. Snæfellsnes is great for horseback riding tours, boat tours, whale watching and walks along the beach, as well as bird watching and, if lucky, seal watching by the coastline under Snæfelsjökull glacier. Stay the night in the Snæfellsnes area.
Day 3: Snæfellsnes and valleys of Skagafjörður
Spend the first half of the day exploring Snæfellsnes and/or Snæfellsjökull glacier and all it has to offer before heading towards the valley of Skagafjörður. Skagafjörður is known as ‘The Mecca of the Icelandic Horse’ and is an ideal place to try riding the friendly local breed. If interested the you can start Day 4 by taking a three-hour boat trip in the morning to the islands of Hrísey or Drangey in Skagafjörður, home to one of Iceland’s most notorious outlaws from the saga age, Grettir the Strong. Stay the night in the Skagafjörður area.
Day 4: Akureyri and Lake Mývatn
Drive to Akureyri, the friendly ‘capital of north Iceland’ situated in Eyjafjörður. Explore the welcoming city, museums, cafés and surroundings before visiting Goðafoss (the waterfall of the Gods) on your way to the enchanting Lake Mývatn. The Lake is beautifully located in an area of surreal landscape, bubbling hot springs, moon-like pseudo craters and hot pools. Stay the night in the Lake Mývatn area.
Day 5: Lake Mývatn, Natural Baths and Exotic Lava Fields
Explore the surroundings of Lake Mývatn. Sights include the colorful Námaskarð pass, the tephra crater Hverfell, pseudo craters at Skútustaðir, the fascinating lava formations at Dimmuborgir and the Krafla volcanic region. Many areas around the lake offer excellent hiking opportunities as well as optional activities. End the day by relaxing in the Mývatn Nature Baths and enjoy bathing in a pool of geothermal water drawn from depths of up to 2,500 meters, where in summer you can experience the midnight sun and in winter the dancing northern lights. Stay the night in the Lake Mývatn area.
Day 6: Tranquil Fjords
Drive through the magnificent eastern fjords towards Berufjörður. Each fjord is unique, and you will find many small fishing villages with friendly people in picturesque settings; sights include Mt. Búlandstindur and the monster-habitat Lagarfljót River. Stay the night in the charming seaside-village of Djúpivogur.
Day 7: Glacier Lagoon and Skaftafell National Park
Head south to the picturesque Glacial Lagoon Jökulsárlón, where in summer, you can take an amazing boat ride between the icebergs floating on the lake. Spend the rest of the day exploring the wonders of Skaftafell National Park, situated by the roots of the Vatnajökull Glacier. There are many interesting hiking trails in Skaftafell, including one to the waterfall Svartifoss, which drops from the edge of a wide cliff of basalt columns. Stay the night in the Skaftafell National Park area.
Day 8: Cliffs and Waterfalls
Drive from Skaftafell National Park to Hvolsvöllur. Sights along the way include the spectacular sands and rock formations of Vík, the Skógafoss waterfall and the Skógar folk museum. You have the opportunity to enjoy an adventure on a snow-scooter on the glacier Mýrdalsjökull before visiting the graceful Seljalandsfoss waterfall where you can experience walking right behind the flowing water and feel the light drizzle. Stay in a romantic country-hotel in the Hvolsvöllur area.
Day 9: Geysir and Gullfoss
Travel to some of the best-known natural phenomena in Iceland, including the great Geysir area with its spouting Geysers and colorful hot springs. Continue to the Gullfoss waterfall, “The Golden Waterfall” and the beautiful Þingvellir National Park. This romantic park, which has been nominated as a UNESCO world heritage site, is an ancient assembly site of the Vikings and is set in the picturesque area of vast lava fields, a tranquil lake and deep gorges. Continue to close the circle and head to Reykjavik where you will stay the night.
Day 10: Departure
Transportation to Keflavik International Airport with Fly-bus.
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Each room has its own private shower or bath and WC. These are in the best hotels available at each location. All hotels provide breakfast (included in the price) and have their own restaurant.
