Around the Island of Fire and Ice

Kickstart your Icelandic adventure with a drive to the Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site that beautifully showcases the movements of the earth's crust. Next, marvel at the hot springs at the Geysir high thermal area and witness the spectacular Strokkur geyser erupting up to 20 meters high. End your day with a visit to Gullfoss, one of Iceland's most iconic waterfalls. After a day of exploration, unwind with an overnight stay in a guesthouse.

Today, you'll venture south into the expansive Thorsá Valley and visit a reconstructed historical settlement site. Continue your journey into the southern highlands towards Landmannalaugar, where you can enjoy a warm bath in the springs and take in the stunning views of the surrounding rhyolite mountains. In the afternoon, you'll head to the south coast to visit the magnificent waterfalls of Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss. After a day filled with natural wonders, relax with an overnight stay in a guesthouse.

Begin your day with a visit to the southern cape 'Cape Dyrhólaey', where you'll be awed by the majestic rock gate that towers over the enormous black beach. Next, head to the southernmost village of Vík to explore the striking basalt columns at Reynisfjara beach. In the afternoon, continue your journey along the south coast to the Skaftafell National Park. After a day of coastal exploration, unwind with an overnight stay in a guesthouse.

Today, you'll explore the large glaciers around Skaftafell and Svartifoss. Visit the glacier tongue of Svinafellsjökull and admire the beautiful Svartifoss waterfall nestled in the ridge of Skaftafell. Depending on the weather, you can extend your hike to the higher parts of the Skaftafell ridge. After a day of glacier exploration, relax with an overnight stay in the guesthouse.

Today, you'll continue your journey around Hvannadalshnúkur. Consider an optional excursion to the Ingólfshöfði bird cliff, home to countless puffins and great black-backed gulls. Next, visit Jökulsárlón, Iceland's largest glacier lagoon. After a short stop in Höfn, drive to the wild east coast towards Djúpivogur. After a day of exploration, relax with an overnight stay in a guesthouse.

Today, you'll drive along the serene eastern fjords, passing through quaint fishing villages. Experience the vastness and emptiness of the eastern highlands as you cross the large glacial river Jökulsá á Fjöllum. Your day ends with a visit to the solfatar field of Námaskarð, just before Mývatn. After a day of scenic drives, relax with an overnight stay in a guesthouse.

Spend the entire day exploring the diverse volcanic phenomena around Mývatn. Discover explosion craters, fissure volcanoes, huge fissures, pseudo-craters, solidified lava lakes, and boiling solfataras. This unique landscape is sure to leave you spellbound. End your day with a relaxing hot bath in the 'hot pot'. Enjoy an overnight stay in the guesthouse.

Today, you'll drive to Dettifoss, the most powerful waterfall in Europe. Next, marvel at the largest horseshoe gorge in the world, Ásbyrgi. Continue your journey to Husavík, the capital of European whale watching. Consider an optional whale watching trip. On your way to Akureyri, stop by the legendary Goðafoss, also known as the Waterfall of the Gods. After a day of exploration, relax with an overnight stay in a guesthouse.

Today, you'll drive along the western fjord road of Eyjafjörður to the fishing villages of Dalvík, Ólafsfjörður, and Siglufjörður. Visit the old Glaumbær peat farm, a restored open-air museum that offers a glimpse into Iceland's past. Continue your journey to Hrútafjörður in the west. After a day of exploration, relax with an overnight stay in a guesthouse.

Today is free for walks in the Snæfellsjökull volcano region. Explore the bizarre coastal formations along the outermost coastline of the peninsula. In the afternoon, cross the peninsula south to the beautiful wooden church of Buðir and then return to Hellnar. After a day of exploration, relax with an overnight stay in the guesthouse.

Today, you'll leave the Snæfellsnes peninsula and drive along the coast towards Borgarnes. Visit the charming 'valley of the smoke farm' - Reykholt and marvel at the most productive hot water spring in Europe. The day culminates with a visit to the fascinating Hraunfossar waterfalls. After a day of exploration, relax with an overnight stay in a guesthouse.

Today, you'll drive towards Reykjavík. On the way, take a short hike to the Grimma waterfall. In the afternoon, explore the city center on your own, starting from the sober Protestant Hallgrímskirkja. After a day of exploration, relax with an overnight stay in a guesthouse.