Welcome to Iceland! You’ll arrive in Reykjavik at your convenience today. Flights from North America often land in the early morning, so you may have some free time before we gather. Our adventure officially begins at 5:00 PM at our Reykjavik hotel. After a warm welcome and introductions, we’ll head out for our first dinner together. This will be a great opportunity to meet everyone and sample some delicious Icelandic dishes!

Included Meals: Dinner
Accommodations: Skuggi Hotel, Reykjavik

After a peaceful night’s sleep, we’ll kick off the day by shaking off any lingering jet lag with a visit to the renowned Sky Lagoon! This oceanside hot spring offers spectacular ocean views, providing the perfect place to relax and refresh. Once we've had our fill of soothing waters, we’ll head back to Reykjavik to explore the iconic Hallgrimskirkja church. Next, we’ll enjoy stunning vistas from Perlan, a fascinating science and cultural center built on top of hot water storage tanks, and check out other exciting landmarks like the brand-new city hall. It’s going to be a day packed with adventure and amazing sights!

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodations: Skuggi Hotel, Reykjavik

Today, we leave Reykjavik behind and head into the stunning Icelandic countryside for the next three nights. Our journey begins with a visit to Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the site of Iceland’s Parliament from 930 to 1798. Thingvellir is also one of the rare places on Earth where you can witness the separation of the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates, most clearly seen at Almannagja (Everyman’s Gorge).

For lunch, we’ll stop at a charming family-run geothermal greenhouse farm, where we’ll enjoy a meal made from fresh produce grown right on the farm. After lunch, we’ll head to Geysir, the birthplace of the geyser phenomenon, and watch the hot springs erupting in a spectacular display. Just a short 10-minute drive from there, we’ll visit Gullfoss, Iceland's famous Golden Falls, one of the country’s most iconic waterfalls. In the afternoon, we’ll visit a local ranch for a fascinating introduction to the Icelandic Viking horse, a unique breed brought to the island by early settlers in the 9th century. We’ll wrap up the day with a relaxed riding tour through beautiful landscapes, with views of Hekla, one of Iceland’s most renowned volcanoes.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodations: Hotel Stracta, Hella
Driving Time: ~2 hours

This morning, we will pack a delicious picnic lunch and journey into the stunning highland nature reserve of Landmannalaugar, one of Iceland's most dramatic regions. Known for having the largest geothermal field in the country, Landmannalaugar’s beauty and diverse landscapes are shaped by Iceland’s active volcanic zone. The area is filled with breathtaking features, including vast ravines, steep rhyolite slopes, rocky cliffs, mountains with boiling hot springs, crystal-clear springs, lush valleys dotted with wildflowers, light-colored alluvial plains, and striking peaks displaying every color of the rainbow. Your guide will choose a hike suited to your interests and fitness level. In the afternoon, we’ll continue across the vast Eldhraun lava fields, remnants of one of the world’s largest volcanic eruptions from the 18th century. Later, we’ll check into our hotel in the remote southeast, where we’ll stay for the next two nights.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodations: Hotel Klaustur, Kirkjubaejarklaustur
Daily Activities: Hiking (3.1 miles)

Today, we’ll explore the stunning landscape beneath Vatnajökull, Europe’s largest glacier. Our adventure begins at the incredible Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon, where icebergs drift out to sea. This magical location, featured in two James Bond films, offers a chance to spot seals, eider ducks, and even witness glaciers calving into the crystal-clear turquoise waters. We’ll take a boat tour through the lagoon before heading to the nearby Diamond Beach, where large chunks of ice cover the black sand in a breathtaking contrast.
After our time at the lagoon, we’ll continue to Skaftafell National Park, where we’ll embark on a scenic hike through breathtaking alpine landscapes. Surrounded by waterfalls, glacier tongues, towering peaks, and vast black desert sands stretching to the sea, the views will be nothing short of spectacular.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodations: Hotel Klaustur, Kirkjubaejarklaustur
Daily Activities: Hiking (2.8 miles)

Today, we’ll explore the stunning south coast of Iceland, famous for its dramatic landscapes, including black-sand beaches and waterfalls. We’ll begin with a visit to the charming village of Vik, nestled within the Katla UNESCO Global Geopark and surrounded by volcanoes, glaciers, and expansive black sand beaches. Here, you’ll have the chance to learn about Iceland's unique geology and the lava flows that shaped much of the land at the Lava Exhibit, followed by a thrilling Lava Show.

Afterward, we’ll visit the impressive Skogafoss waterfall and the iconic Seljalandsfoss waterfall, where you can even walk behind the cascading water. Our day will also include stops at towering cliffs teeming with puffins and seabirds, offering incredible views of the coastline.

Later, we’ll return to Reykjavik, where you’ll have the evening free to enjoy as you please. Whether you’d like to take a stroll around the city and dine at your leisure or relax and call it an early night, the choice is yours!

Included Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodations: Radisson Blu 1919 Hotel, Reykjavik
Daily Activities: Hiking (455 stairs)

Today is the exciting day we’ll experience the total solar eclipse in Iceland! On this rare occasion, the path of totality will pass directly over Iceland, giving us an incredible opportunity to witness the moon completely blocking the sun, casting a shadow across the land. This total solar eclipse will last up to 2 minutes and 10 seconds in some areas, making it one of the longest solar eclipses of the century. To ensure we get the best view, we’re keeping the day open, giving us the flexibility to move around depending on cloud cover and weather. It’s going to be an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime experience!

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodations: Radisson Blu 1919 Hotel, Reykjavik

You are free to leave anytime this morning. We'll arrange shuttles to the airport based on departure times.

Included Meals: Breakfast