Summer Volcanoes and Glaciers

Welcome! Please be prepared to meet in the lobby at 6:00pm to depart for your welcome dinner. The dinner reservation time will be finalized closer to your trip date. If you plan on arriving today, we recommend flying into KEF.

Today is your first full day in Iceland! After breakfast, start your adventure with an epic road trip in a private coach in the Icelandic countryside and through the Golden Circle with spouting geysers, crashing waterfalls and breathtaking views. Your first stop will be in Thingvellir National Park. From there continue on to Gullfoss Waterfall to take in this natural wonder. Next stop at the Great Geysir to view this spouting hot spring. Round out the day with a trip to Secret Lagoon for some time to relax and soak in the hot springs. When you arrive at your new accommodations you will have the remainder of the day at your leisure.

• Thingvellir National Park Tour

  Today you will be privately transferred 45 minutes to your first stop in Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Here you will be able to look down a volcanic rift and straddle two tectonic plates. Fun fact: This is the only place where the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates meet and can be seen on dry land! Thingvellir is recognized as the place in which Iceland’s identity as a nation began as it was the site the Viking settlers chose as their parliament back in the 10th century. From the vehicle, you will be making multiple stops. The walking distance from the parking lot to the viewpoint will vary between .2 miles and .5 miles. The paths will be unpaved and mostly gravel so please expect mud in certain areas and be sure to wear comfortable shoes.

  09:00· 60 min· Thingvellir National Park
• The Great Geysir Viewing

  From Thingvellir National Park you will be privately transferred 35 minutes to the viewpoint. Visit the spouting hot springs of the Great Geysir and Strokkur where you’ll be able to walk around the geothermal area. The lively Strokkur spouts water 100 feet into the air every few minutes, so have your camera ready and enjoy the show! Your walk will be short but on an unpaved, gravel path so please wear comfortable walking shoes. Due to the weather in Iceland changing constantly, please be prepared for mud on the trail.

  11:00· 40 min· Strokkur
• Gullfoss Waterfall Visit

  Travel to where the milky Hvita river drops into a volcanic fissure, forming one of Iceland's most beautiful waterfalls, Gullfoss. From the geysir you will be privately transferred 10 minutes to the viewpoint. You will have some time to walk around the area and take some epic photos. Your walk will be short but on an unpaved, gravel path so please wear comfortable walking shoes. There are several walking paths and viewing platforms around Gullfoss that offer stunning views of the waterfall and canyon. Be careful and stay on designated paths, as the terrain can be slippery and dangerous. Due to the weather in Iceland changing constantly, please be prepared for mud on the trail.

  13:00· 45 min· Golden Circle
• Soak in the Secret Lagoon

  After visiting the waterfall you will be transferred 30 minutes to take advantage of the healing and rejuvenating waters of the Secret Lagoon. This man made geothermal pool, built in 1891, is the oldest swimming pool in Iceland. You’ll be surrounded by walkways and small steamy hotspots as you soak and relax at the end of your tour. Please bring a bathing suit, towel and a change of clothes. A locker will be provided in the changing rooms for you to keep your things. Please note you are expected to have a quick shower before entering the thermal baths. These showers are in one room without any blockers/walls to separate people so you may experience nudity. You are free to wear your bathing suit in this instance.

  14:30· 90 min· Secret Lagoon
• Transfer · Secret Lagoon → Hvolsvollur

  Take a private transfer to Hvolsvollur. Stops for the bathroom/snacks will be made as needed.

  private · 60 min

Day 3 of your epic adventure continues with a road trip through Iceland’s spectacular South Coast, where the forces of nature continue to dramatically shape the island. Keep your camera ready to record the breathtaking scenery you’ll pass along the way. After breakfast you will be privately transferred to visit Seljalandsfoss Waterfall and Skogafoss Waterfall. From there you will continue to Black Sand Beach for scenery unlike no other. You will then be taken into town for lunch on your own. Then you will go to Fjadrargljufur Canyon where you will hike to the viewpoint. Lastly you will be transferred to your new accommodations where you will have the remainder of the evening at your leisure.

• Seljalandsfoss Waterfall Walk

  This morning you will be privately transferred 30 minutes to Seljalandsfoss Waterfall. A short hike will take you to the magnificent falls, also one of the most popular sites in Iceland. The 200 foot cascade is fed from a volcanic glacier and thunders over steep granite walls. A pathway behind the falls will allow you to experience the power of the falling water. You will get wet from the mist created by the waterfall, so plan to bring suitable clothing, like a waterproof jacket. The path to the falls is unpaved gravel so please be prepared for mud in some places and wear comfortable walking shoes.

  09:00· 40 min· Seljalandsfoss
• Skogafoss Waterfall Walk

  You will be transferred 25 minutes to explore the Skogafoss Waterfall. There are two viewpoints for this waterfall, one is ground level while the other is at a higher point requiring stairs to reach it. The height is similar to walking up 5 floors. Walking over emerald green landscapes, beside rugged canyons and countless waterfalls, you’ll be surrounded by giant rainbows as you approach Skogafoss. Keep your camera handy, this is said to be the most breathtaking hike of your visit. The path to the falls is unpaved gravel so please be prepared for mud in some places and wear comfortable walking shoes.

  11:00· 30 min· Skogafoss
• Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach Visit

  From the falls you will be transferred 30 minutes to a place like no other. You’ll be enchanted by the mystical Reynisfjara black sand beach. The panorama of basalt caves, black beach sand and giant stacks of basalt rock overlooking the Atlantic Ocean could be mistaken for a completely different planet. The waves are dangerous so there will be no swimming but you will be able to walk up and down the beach taking in the scenery. As it will be windier on the coast, please be sure to bring layers to bundle up for this experience. From here you will be transferred into town for lunch on your own.

  12:00· 45 min· Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach
• Fjadrargljufur Canyon Hike

  From town you will be transferred 55 minutes to the Fjadrargljufur Canyon, one of the most beautiful gorges in Iceland. This massive canyon is millions of years old and features the Fjarda River carving the way through its base to create a truly breathtaking landscape. Here you will hike (1.9 miles roundtrip) above the canyon. This is marked as an easy trail fit for beginners. The path is mainly gravel so please wear comfortable walking shoes.

  14:30· 60 min· Fjadrargliujufur Canyon
• Transfer · Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon → Skaftafell

  Take a private transfer to Skaftafell. Stops for the bathrooms/snacks will be made as needed. Please note this is a remote area so the driver will let you know when and where you can stop.

  private · 90 min

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel. After, start the day with a short drive to one of Iceland’s crown jewels, Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon where today's adventure begins. You'll board a boat and take a ride past the icebergs that float by, later strapping on crampons and hiking on the glacier itself. After you will be transferred back to your hotel where you'll have the remainder of the day to relax on your own. For today's activities, be sure to dress warm! Bring a waterproof jacket, a hat and wear comfortable hiking shoes. Gloves, waterproof pants and cramp-ons will be provided.

• Jokulsarlon Iceberg Boat Ride

  The lagoon is formed naturally from melted glacial water and is exponentially growing from blocks of ice that crack away from the glacier and crash into the waters. Your 40 minute private boat tour will take you around the lagoon to float alongside the icebergs and watch the seals at play.

  10:00· 45 min· Jokulsarlon Iceberg
• Breidamerkurjokull Glacier Hike

  After the boat tour, you will be transferred 30 minutes in a jeep where you will begin your walk. Explore the Breidamerkurjokull section of the largest glacier in Iceland, Vatnajokull. You’ll snap on a pair of crampons and listen to a brief safety briefing from your local guide. After you are ready to explore the endless terrain of snow and ice and photograph the magnificent Crystal Ice Caves. This hike is considered easy and no prior experience is necessary. The hike is 2 miles roundtrip and will take approximately 3 hours. After returning to Jokulsarlon you will be transferred back to your hotel to relax for the remainder of the day.

  14:00· 240 min· Vatnajokull National Park

It's time to head back to Reykjavik, as your journey in the land of ice and fire comes to a close. After breakfast you will begin to make your way back. The first stop on your private transfer back will be to hike to one of the most popular areas, the breathtaking Svartifoss Waterfall. Then head to Reykjavik and stop in Vik on the way for lunch on your own. After arriving in Reykjavik, enjoy the evening one last time with your group at a farewell dinner.

• Svartifoss Waterfall Hike

  A 10 minute private transfer from your hotel gets you to Vatnajokull National Park. A leisurely 2.5-mile hike through the park will take you to the spectacular Svartifoss Waterfall. At a towering 66 feet, the water cascades down massive basalt columns that are nestled in the lush green landscape. Generally considered a moderately challenging route with an unpaved gravel trail so please be sure to wear comfortable hiking shoes and pack a warm, waterproof jacket.

  10:00· 150 min· Vatnajokull National Park
• Transfer · Skaftafell → Reykjavik

  Take a private transfer to Reykjavik. Along the way you will have a 1 hour stop in a town called Vik for lunch on your own. Stops along the way for bathrooms/snacks will be made as needed.

  private · 240 min

All good things must come to an end, but only until your next adventure! Enjoy a final breakfast and then make your own way onward. If departing directly from the hotel, we recommend flying out of KEF.