Volcanoes and Glaciers of Iceland

Day 1 Welcome to Reykjavik!

Upon arrival at Keflavik Airport, make your way outside of the arrival hall and look for the coaches marked “Flybus." You have a Flybus Plus ticket, so upon presenting your voucher, you will be redirected to a smaller shuttle that will take you to your hotel.

The remainder of your day is at leisure to enjoy Reykjavik!

Day 2 Reykjavik - Westman Islands

After breakfast, you will depart Reykjavik and drive through the volcanic regions of the south shore. In Hvollsvullur town, you'll visit the LAVA Centre to learn all about the volcanos and earthquakes that created the land around you. 

Next, you'll visit Seljalandsfoss Waterfall - you can walk behind this waterfall for an unforgettable view. See Landeyjahofn Harbor, take a ferry ride to Westman Islands, and explore Hejmaey! You'll get to walk to the crater of a three-decade old volcano. 

In the afternoon, explore at your leisure! 

Day 3 Westman Islands - South Shore - Skógar – Vík

Today, you'll take the ferry from Westman Islands to South Shore. You'll see UNESCO site Katla Geopark, visit Skogafoss waterfall, and gaze at Myrdalsjokull Glacier.

Next, you'll go for a glacier hike to discover amazing ice formations. Or, you can see Solheimajokull as you paddle through a stunning lagoon! You'll get to see the black sands of Reynisfara Beach along the way. Spend the evening as you choose.

Day 4 Vik - Skaftafell - Jökulsárlón - Vik

Today, you'll be in Vatnajokull National Park, which was named after Europe's largest glacier. You'll cross Eldhraun, the largest mass of lava ever to flow on the face of the Earth, before reaching the small town of Kirkjubaejarklaustur, a former site of a 12th-century Catholic convent.

You'll then head onwards to Skaftafell National Park, one of Iceland's most outstanding areas of natural beauty. Continue on to the stunning Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon to see floating icebergs and possibly even a curious seal or two! Throughout the day you'll enjoy magnificent views of the mighty Vatnajökull Glacier.

After another adventurous day in the ice, warm up with a 3-course dinner! 

Day 5 Vík - Gullfoss - Geysir - Thingvellir - Reykjavík

Today, you'll visit the Golden Circle, one of the most famous and beautiful regions of Iceland. Head to the Geysir hot spring area to see the famous great Geysir, as well as Strokkur, a hot spring that spouts every few minutes.

From there you will travel to Gullfoss, one of Iceland’s most impressive waterfalls. The next stop is the UNESCO World Heritage-Listed Thingvellir National Park, where the Viking-age parliament met for centuries on the shores of Iceland’s largest lake. This is also where you can see the meeting point of the European and North American tectonic plates! From there you'll head back to Reykjavik.

Day 6 Depart Iceland