Choose Your Own Iceland

Enjoy the bus transfer from the airport to the capital city past moss covered terrain and lava fields. Drop off your luggage at your hotel and spend some time at leisure enjoying the city. Join an afternoon tour today. Overnight in Reykjavík

Excursion options today:

• Whale Watching – Professional guides are on board to help you make the most of your tour by pointing out the whales and other wildlife that may be seen.
• Reykjavík Food Tour – Get acquainted with the city and its culture with a local guide, stopping at various dining establishments across the city to sample some of the best native Icelandic treats.
• Horseback Riding Tour – This tour is for riders of all abilities and riding gear is provided in all sizes to protect against wind and weather. After your ride, enjoy coffee and a home-baked treat.
• Reykjavík Sightseeing – The tour travels the greater Reykjavík area including surrounding municipalities which provides an excellent opportunity to discover various things to see or to do in Reykjavík during your stay in Iceland.

Begin your first full day in Iceland with a guided tour of Iceland’s unique landscapes. Overnight in Reykjavík

Excursion options today:

• South Coast – Enjoy stops at Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls and Sólheimajökull Glacier. You’ll also see Iceland’s famous black sand beaches and the village of Vík.
• Golden Circle – Travel Iceland’s most well-known route, seeing Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir hot springs and Þingvellir (Thingvellir) National Park.
• Snæfellsnes Peninsula – Experience the many wonders and idyllic villages of West Iceland. Visit black sand beaches and basalt columns, spot birds and seals, and see Mt. Kirkjufell, waterfalls and a lava cave. The option is available to descend into the lava cave for a supplemental cost.
• Game of Thrones – Indulge your imagination and your senses while soaking up the natural beauty of Iceland as you visit Game of Thrones filming locations. Your guide will also treat you to “behind the scenes” stories of the production.

Today’s tour will get you up close and personal with Iceland while also getting your blood pumping! Overnight in Reykjavík

Excursion options today:

• Golden Circle by Super Jeep – Travel Iceland’s most well-known route in a classic Iceland mode of transportation: the Super Jeep. See Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir hot springs and Þingvellir National Park and the impressive Langjökull glacier. You can also add one hour of snowmobiling on the glacier for a supplemental cost.
• Glacier Wonderland – Explore one of Iceland’s amazing glaciers, Langjökull, from the inside! A monster truck will take you past lava fields, hot springs and waterfalls to the entrance of the ice tunnel where you will learn the meaning of the name “ICE-land.”
• South Coast & Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon – Head along the south coast to eastern Iceland, making several stops along the way to see the sights. Then visit the glacier lagoon with its icebergs as well as the Diamond Beach. Take the optional boat ride (May thru Sept) to get you even closer to the icebergs, at a supplemental cost. You will also have time at Skaftafell Nature Reserve located near Iceland’s biggest glacier, Vatnajökull.
• Inside the Volcano – This unique volcano tour literally takes you inside a dormant volcano, through the top crater and to the bottom of its magma chamber where molten magma flowed during an eruption.

Spend the day at leisure in Reykjavík or join one of the listed day tours for an additional cost. Overnight in Reykjavík

Your last day in Iceland will be spent either through an up-close experience with the unique nature or learning more about the country through their culinary arts. Overnight in Reykjavík

Excursion options today:

• Hot Spring Hunt – This hiking tour will have you exploring much of the breathtaking Reykjadalur Valley. Explore the fields of hot springs, from small bubbling puddles to large pools big enough to soak in, so don’t forget your bathing suit!
• Sea Angling – The crew on board will help increase your chances of a catch by teaching you the best techniques and finding the best fishing grounds of the day. When you return to the harbor chefs will fillet your fish and cook it for your dinner.
• Fjord Serenity – (Offered May – Sept.) Climb into sea kayaks for a morning paddle out on Hvalfjörður (Hvalfjordur), the Whale Fjord. In addition to scenery and wildlife, you will also see the bay where allied troops hid submarines and ships during WWII. Winter alternative: Northern Lights excursion.
• Cooking School – A professional chef will instruct you in preparing a three-course meal featuring traditional Icelandic dishes. After all of your hard work, sit down and enjoy your lunch along with a glass of wine.

Morning transfer to the Blue Lagoon. Once there, store your luggage for a small fee (paid onsite) and then head into the lagoon to enjoy the morning relaxing in the geothermal pool. The mineral rich water is a milky shade of blue and the soothing and healing effects on the skin have been experienced by visitors during its 40 years of existence. Your entrance includes the self-applied silica mud mask to soften and clean the skin, towel usage, and your first drink in the lagoon free. You will leave the lagoon feeling clean, relaxed, and satisfied. Transfer to the airport for your flight home – or extend your stay in Scandinavia!