Seven days focused on Iceland’s most concentrated stretch of coastline. The Golden Circle, the South Coast waterfalls, Vatnajökull National Park, and the glacier lagoon. With a Travel Consultant who knows every stop worth making along the way.
Price from 1406 EUR per person
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Iceland's South Coast is the most concentrated stretch of natural spectacle in the country. Waterfalls you can walk behind, a glacier lagoon where icebergs drift in silence, black sand beaches backed by basalt columns, and Vatnajökull hanging over everything. This itinerary gives it seven days and the space to take it in properly. Your Travel Consultant knows this route well and will put together a handwritten map with the stops worth making along the way. The planning is done before you leave.
A private transfer meets you at Keflavík International Airport and takes you straight to your hotel in central Reykjavík. The drive in crosses open lava fields: the landscape starts immediately. Check in, collect your travel documents, and take the afternoon at your own pace.
Reykjavík is compact and easy on foot. Hallgrímskirkja church has a lift to the viewing platform. Harpa concert hall and the Sun Voyager sculpture sit along the flat waterfront path. The Old Harbour is the right place for the first evening: good restaurants, the water close, the pace relaxed.
Optional Activities
ACTIVITY
Duration
2 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Minimum Age
12 Years Old
Season
All Year
Region
Kópavogur, approx. a 10-min drive from Reykjavik
Step into serenity at Sky Lagoon, Iceland’s newest geothermal spa, where tradition meets luxury just minutes from downtown Reykjavík. Perched on the edge of the North Atlantic Ocean, Sky Lagoon offers an unforgettable blend of natural beauty, Icelandic wellness rituals, and dramatic coastal views.
ACTIVITY
Duration
3 - 5 Hours
Difficulty
Easy
Minimum Age
No Age Limit
Season
All Year
Region
Reykjavík
Go on this Whale Watching Tour in Reykjavik and meet the giants of the ocean in their natural habitat. Iceland is a great place to go whale watching and in total there are 23 different types of whales in the waters around Iceland. Join this whale watching tour for a wonderful day out at sea.
ACTIVITY
Duration
35 min
Difficulty
Easy
Minimum Age
6 Years Old
Season
All Year
Region
Reykjavík
Fly Over Iceland is a must-do when visiting Reykjavik. Before the incredible flying ride, you will experience a pre-show consisting of two different parts.
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Suggested hotels, or similar
HOTEL
Tier
Superior
Region
Reykjavik city centre
Central Reykjavik, walking distance to Laugavegur and the harbour. Our usual Superior choice in the city when guests want to be able to leave the hotel and be somewhere on foot.
HOTEL
Tier
Classic
Region
Reykjavik city centre
A short walk from the centre of Reykjavik. Our Classic option in the city: simpler rooms than Saga, same easy access on foot.
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Region
Iceland
The Blue Lagoon is Iceland's most visited tourist attraction and one of the most recognizable geothermal spas in the world, set in a black lava field on the Reykjanes Peninsula about 20 minutes from Keflavík International Airport and 45 minutes from Reykjavík. Its milky-blue color comes from silica dissolved in the geothermal water, which precipitates to the surface as the water cools and scatters light in the blue wavelengths. The water is maintained at 37 to 39 degrees Celsius year-round and is rich in silica, sulfur, and algae. The lagoon was not designed. It formed accidentally in 1976 when wastewater from the adjacent Svartsengi geothermal power plant began flooding a nearby lava field. A power plant employee with psoriasis bathed in it and found it relieved his condition; word spread, and by 1987 the site had been developed for public bathing. The formal spa facilities opened in 1999.
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Region
Iceland
Reykjavík is the capital and biggest city of Iceland with a population of approximately 124,000. It is the northernmost capital in the world. Despite its small size, you can find many attractions and museums, making Reykjavik a popular destination.
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Region
Iceland
Hallgrímskirkja is Reykjavík's most recognizable building and Iceland's tallest church at 74 meters, dominating the city skyline from its hilltop position above Skólavörðustígur. It is a Lutheran parish church named after the 17th-century Icelandic poet and clergyman Hallgrímur Pétursson, author of the Passion Hymns. Designed by state architect Guðjón Samúelsson in 1937, it took 41 years to complete, with construction running from 1945 to 1986. The distinctive stepped concrete facade was directly inspired by the hexagonal basalt column formations found at Svartifoss waterfall and across Iceland's volcanic landscape. A tower elevator open to visitors daily gives panoramic views over Reykjavík and, on clear days, across Faxaflói Bay toward Snæfellsjökull. In front of the church stands a statue of Leif Eiríksson, a gift from the United States in 1930 to mark the Alþingi's 1,000th anniversary.
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Region
Iceland
Harpa is Reykjavik's concert hall and conference center, sitting on the waterfront at the edge of the Old Harbor. Its glass facade, designed by artist Ólafur Elíasson and Henning Larsen Architects, has made it one of the most photographed buildings in Iceland since it opened in 2011. The public areas are free to enter, and the building is home to the Iceland Symphony Orchestra and the Icelandic Opera.
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Region
Iceland
The Old Harbor is Reykjavik's most characterful waterfront neighborhood, where converted fishing warehouses now house restaurants, museums, and galleries alongside working boats that still come and go from the pier. Whale watching tours, puffin cruises, and northern lights boat trips all depart from here, making it both a destination and a gateway to the sea.
Collect your car and head east. Þingvellir National Park is your first stop: a UNESCO World Heritage Site where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates pull slowly apart. The rift between them is walkable, and the Alþingi parliament established here in 930 AD is the oldest in the world. Your Travel Consultant will have flagged the viewpoints worth time at.
The Golden Circle continues to Geysir geothermal field, where Strokkur erupts every few minutes on its own schedule, and Gullfoss waterfall, thundering into its two-tiered canyon. Kerið volcanic crater is worth the short stop on the drive south. Tonight, the Selfoss area.
Optional Activities
ACTIVITY
Duration
3-5 hours
Difficulty
Moderate
Minimum Age
14 Years Old
Season
All Year
Region
Golden Circle
The Silfra fissure is the most impressive snorkeling site in Iceland, and perhaps the world. Silfra is located in Þingvellir, a UNESCO world heritage site. Silfra river is located in a crack between two tectonic plates, the Eurasian and the North American plates. Snorkeling in between these plates and experiencing crystal clear water is an incomparable experience.
ACTIVITY
Duration
3-5 Hours
Difficulty
Hard
Minimum Age
17 Years Old
Season
All Year
Region
Golden Circle
The Silfra fissure is very unique and one of the most popular diving sites in Iceland. Silfra is a fascinating site of wonder. Here you can dive in naturally lava filtered 2°C water, with up to 100 meters of visibility. You will dive a maximum of 18 meters deep.
Optional activities (book through your Travel Consultant)
Suggested hotels, or similar
HOTEL
Tier
Superior
Region
Grímsnes, Golden Circle
In the countryside along the Golden Circle, the overnight stop after Þingvellir, Geysir and Gullfoss.
HOTEL
Tier
Classic
Region
Hvolsvöllur, South Iceland
In the Hvolsvöllur area within easy reach of the South Coast waterfalls, and the overnight stop after the Golden Circle and Friðheimar.
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Region
Iceland
Þingvellir National Park is Iceland's first national park and its only UNESCO World Heritage Site, sitting 47 kilometers east of Reykjavik at the first stop on the Golden Circle. It is the site of the Alþingi, Iceland's parliament, which first convened here in 930 AD, making it the oldest continuously operating parliament in the world. The park also straddles the rift valley between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates, one of the few places on earth where the Mid-Atlantic Ridge can be seen and walked above sea level.
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Region
Iceland
The Geysir geothermal area in the Haukadalur valley of South Iceland is one of the three main stops on the Golden Circle and home to the hot spring that gave the English language the word geyser. The Great Geysir has been erupting intermittently for thousands of years and at its peak could blast water up to 70 meters into the air, but it is now largely dormant, erupting unpredictably and rarely. Its neighbor Strokkur, whose name means the Churn, erupts reliably every 5 to 10 minutes to heights of 15 to 40 meters and is the reason visitors gather here. The wider geothermal field contains dozens of hot springs, bubbling mud pools, fumaroles, and smaller geysers, making it worth exploring beyond just waiting for Strokkur. The site is free to visit year-round.
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Region
Iceland
Gullfoss, meaning Golden Falls, is one of Iceland's most powerful and visited waterfalls, dropping 32 meters in two dramatic tiers into the narrow Gullfossgjúfur canyon on the Golden Circle route. Fed by glacial meltwater from Langjökull glacier, it carries an average of 140 cubic meters of water per second in summer, producing a roar and a cloud of mist that can be heard and felt long before the falls come into view.
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Region
Iceland
Kerið is one of Iceland's most striking volcanic craters, a 6,500-year-old caldera filled with vivid aquamarine water and ringed by steep red and black volcanic rock. It sits right off Route 35 on the Golden Circle route, making it one of the easiest natural wonders in Iceland to add to a day trip.
The South Coast is Iceland at its most dramatic, and most of it is right there from the road. Seljalandsfoss comes first: walk behind it if conditions allow, which in summer they usually do. Wear something waterproof and go for it. Skógafoss follows, 60 meters of vertical drop with the Skógar Folk Museum beside it: reconstructed turf houses and Icelandic artefacts worth an hour.
Reynisfjara black sand beach is where the basalt columns rise in perfect geometric stacks and the Reynisdrangar sea stacks stand offshore. Your Travel Consultant will make sure you know the wave rules before you arrive. Overnight in Vík or Kirkjubæjarklaustur: your Travel Consultant will advise on the better option for your routing.
Optional Activities
ACTIVITY
Duration
3 Hours
Difficulty
Moderate
Minimum Age
8 Years Old
Season
All Year
Region
South Iceland
Not many people can say that they have walked on a glacier – this easy and safe glacier tour is your chance to be one of them! Enjoy a breathtaking 3 hours glacier walk on the Sólheimajökull glacier tongue in the South of Iceland.
ACTIVITY
Duration
3 Hours
Difficulty
Easy/Moderate
Minimum Age
6 Years Old
Season
All Year
Region
South Iceland
Explore the unique Katla Ice Cave, famous for blue and black ice. The astonishing Katla Ice Cave is located far away from the regular tourist trail and is only reachable by Super Jeep. It got its name from the mighty Katla volcano, one of Iceland’s most explosive volcanoes, located underneath Iceland’s fourth largest ice cap, Mýrdalsjökull. Katla Ice Cave is the only one available all year in the South Coast area.
Optional activities (book through your Travel Consultant)
Suggested hotels, or similar
HOTEL
Tier
Classic
Region
Kirkjubæjarklaustur, South Iceland
Near Kirkjubæjarklaustur in South Iceland, away from town lighting, which makes it a good base for northern lights evenings between the South Coast and the Glacier Lagoon.
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Region
Iceland
Seljalandsfoss is a 60-meter waterfall on Iceland's South Coast, fed by meltwater from Eyjafjallajökull glacier flowing down the Seljalandsá river. It is one of the first major waterfalls visitors encounter heading east from Reykjavík along the Ring Road, about 120 kilometers from the capital. What makes it unusual among Iceland's waterfalls is a path that runs around the base of the cliff and directly behind the falls, allowing visitors to stand inside the curtain of water and look back out through it. The walk takes about 10 minutes and the cavern behind the falls is large enough to move around comfortably, though the path becomes extremely slippery and is closed in winter when ice makes it dangerous. The waterfall faces west and catches sunset light particularly well in the late afternoon. A second waterfall, Gljúfrabúi, is hidden inside a narrow gorge two minutes drive east and is worth the small detour.
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Region
Iceland
Skógafoss is one of Iceland's largest and most visited waterfalls, dropping 60 meters over a 25-meter wide curtain of water on the South Coast near the village of Skógar. The sheer volume of spray it produces means that on clear days, single and double rainbows are almost guaranteed, making it one of the most photogenic spots in the country.
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Region
Iceland
Skógar Museum (Skógasafn) is one of Iceland's most celebrated regional museums, sitting directly beside Skógafoss waterfall on the South Coast. It holds over 18,000 artifacts spread across three sections: a folk museum, an open-air village of reconstructed turf houses and historical buildings, and a technical museum covering transport and communication. The collection was built over decades by local historian Þórður Tómasson, who founded the museum in 1949 and curated it until his passing in 2022 at the age of 100.
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Region
Iceland
Kirkjubæjarklaustur, universally shortened to Klaustur, is a small village of around 120 people in South Iceland, sitting on the Ring Road between Vík and Höfn. It is the only inhabited settlement on a 300-kilometer stretch of the Ring Road, making it the essential service stop for anyone driving this section of the south coast. The name translates as church farm cloister, a reference to the Benedictine convent of nuns that operated here from 1186 until the Reformation in 1550. Local place names including Systrafoss waterfall, Systravatn lake, and Systrastapi rock all take their names from the sisters of the convent and carry legends of religious transgression, execution, and vindication that remain among the more vivid pieces of south Iceland folklore. The village is surrounded by significant natural attractions including the Kirkjugólf basalt pavement, Fjaðrárgljúfur canyon, and the gateway to the Laki craters.
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Drive east through the Eldhraun lava field, ancient and carpeted in moss, and past Fjaðrárgljúfur canyon, a deep and dramatic gorge just off the road. Skaftafell in Vatnajökull National Park is next: a green oasis between Europe's largest glacier and the vast black sand plains below it. The walk to Svartifoss waterfall earns its reputation, basalt columns framing black water in a setting that looks composed rather than accidental.
Make a stop at the smaller Fjallsárlón and then head to Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, the crown jewel of Iceland’s South Coast. Icebergs the size of houses drift in total silence across water so clear you can see the color shifting from white to deep blue. An optional Zodiac boat takes you close to the glacier and icebergs, and the experience is one of the finest Iceland offers. Diamond Beach is just across the road: the same icebergs on black sand, catching the light. Tonight, Höfn, Iceland’s lobster capital.
Optional Activities
ACTIVITY
Duration
30-40 Minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Minimum Age
None
Season
May - Sep
Region
South Iceland
Go on a very special amphibian boat tour on Jökulsárlón, the famous glacier lagoon in Iceland. You will glide among impressive icebergs that have broken off of Breiðamerkurjökull which emerges out of Vatnajökull, Europe's largest glacier.
ACTIVITY
Duration
1 Hour
Difficulty
Easy
Minimum Age
10 Years Old
Season
Jun - Oct
Region
South Iceland
Sail among the huge icebergs in the picturesque scenery of Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon. This Jökulsárlón zodiac tour takes you very close to the huge icebergs. The glacier lagoon Jökulsárlón is an impressive place where huge icebergs float slowly in the direction of the open ocean. On the zodiac tour, you will cover a large area of the lagoon and get as close as it is safe to the glacier. During the tour, you have the chance to see seals that live in the lagoon and your guide tells you more about the history and about famous films that were shot at the lagoon (such as Batman or James Bond).
ACTIVITY
Duration
3,5 Hours
Difficulty
Moderate
Minimum Age
14 Years Old
Season
May - Sept
Region
South Iceland
Glacier kayaking in Iceland (in the Heinaberg glacier lagoon) is a unique and unforgettable experience. The lagoon is located in the Vatnajökull National Park, with panoramic views of the beautiful surrounding mountains and glaciers. Also included in the tour is a short glacier hike in this magical area.
Optional activities (book through your Travel Consultant)
Suggested hotels, or similar
HOTEL
Tier
Superior
Region
Jökulsárlón area, Southeast Iceland
Near Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon and Diamond Beach, with views toward Vatnajökull.
HOTEL
Tier
Classic
Region
Höfn, Southeast Iceland
In the harbor town of Höfn in Southeast Iceland, the overnight stop after Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach.
ATTRACTION
Region
Iceland
Svartifoss, meaning Black Falls, is a 20-meter waterfall in the Skaftafell area of Vatnajökull National Park on Iceland's South Coast, framed by a sweeping wall of dark hexagonal basalt columns that form a natural amphitheater around the cascade. The columns are the same geological formation found at Reynisfjara and elsewhere in Iceland, where lava cools slowly into polygonal shapes, but here their arrangement around a single waterfall is particularly theatrical. The design of Hallgrímskirkja, Reykjavík's most recognizable church, is widely attributed to this basalt column formation, making Svartifoss one of the more architecturally significant natural sites in the country. A 3-kilometer return hike from the Skaftafell visitor center leads to the falls through birch woodland, passing two smaller waterfalls along the way.
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Region
Iceland
Jökulsárlón is a glacier lagoon in southeast Iceland at the foot of Breiðamerkurjökull, an outlet glacier of Vatnajökull. It only came into existence in the 1930s when the glacier began retreating, and has grown rapidly since, making it Iceland's deepest lake at 248 meters and covering an area of around 25 square kilometers. Icebergs calved from the glacier drift slowly across the lagoon before flowing out through a short channel to the sea, passing Diamond Beach on the south side of the Ring Road as they go. The lagoon holds seals year-round, who hunt fish in the cold, clear water among the icebergs. Boat tours operate from May to October on both amphibian vehicles and zodiac inflatable boats. The lagoon has appeared in two James Bond films, Tomb Raider, and Batman Begins, among other productions.
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Region
Iceland
Svinafellsjokull is an outlet glacier of Vatnajokull, Europe's largest ice cap, located in Vatnajokull National Park in southeast Iceland. Known for its vivid blue ice formations, dramatic crevasses, and its role as a filming location for Game of Thrones and Interstellar, it is one of the most visited glaciers in the country.
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Region
Iceland
Höfn í Hornafirði is a fishing town of around 2,500 people on Iceland's southeast coast, sitting on a low peninsula where the Ring Road rounds the corner between the South Coast and the Eastfjords. Known throughout Iceland as the Lobster Capital, it is the primary landing point for langoustine caught in the cold, clean waters of the southeast, and several of the town's restaurants have built their entire menus around the local catch. The name Höfn simply means harbor in Icelandic, and the working harbor framed by the Vatnajökull ice cap on the skyline gives the town a character that is both practical and unexpectedly dramatic.
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Region
Iceland
Diamond Beach, formally known as Breiðamerkursandur, is a stretch of black volcanic sand on Iceland's South Coast where icebergs from Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon drift out to sea and are pushed back onto the beach by Atlantic waves. The contrast between the jet-black basalt sand and the translucent ice, which ranges from clear white to deep blue depending on its age and density, is one of the most visually distinctive natural scenes in Iceland. Some pieces arrive small enough to hold in your hands; others stand taller than a person. The ice carries black stripes of volcanic ash from eruptions centuries ago, a record of Vatnajökull glacier's history preserved within the ice itself. The beach is directly opposite the Jökulsárlón parking lot on the south side of the Ring Road and free to visit year-round.
Turn west and begin the return along the South Coast. The drive from Höfn is long but the road gives you back everything in reverse: the moss-covered lava plains, the glacier tongues hanging above the road, the black sand plains stretching to the sea. Kirkjubæjarklaustur is worth a brief stop. Kirkjugólf, a natural formation of flat hexagonal basalt tiles worn smooth by glacial action, is a short walk from the road and one of those stops that most visitors miss.
The Eldhraun lava field lines the road for a long stretch before you reach Vík. Reynisfjara black sand beach is worth a second look in the afternoon light if you have time. Dyrhólaey headland gives a wide view along the coast and out to sea. Overnight in the Hvolsvöllur area, well positioned for tomorrow.
Optional activities (book through your Travel Consultant)
Suggested hotels, or similar
HOTEL
Tier
Superior
Region
Hvolsvöllur / Hella area, South Iceland
A hotel in the Hvolsvöllur and Hella area, well placed for Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss and the rest of the South Coast.
HOTEL
Tier
Classic
Region
Hella, South Iceland
A practical, comfortable hotel in Hella, central to the Golden Circle and the South Coast.
ATTRACTION
Region
Iceland
Vatnajökull is Europe's largest glacier by volume, covering around 8,100 square kilometers and roughly 8% of Iceland's total land area. Beneath its ice lie several active volcanoes, over 30 outlet glaciers flow from its edges, and the vast Vatnajökull National Park that surrounds it is the second largest national park in Europe.
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Region
Iceland
Eldhraun, meaning Fire Lava, is the world's largest lava field produced by a single eruption, covering 565 square kilometers of South Iceland between Vík and Kirkjubæjarklaustur. It was created during the Laki eruption of 1783 to 1784, one of the most catastrophic volcanic events in recorded history. Today the entire field is covered in a continuous layer of woolly fringe moss that has taken centuries to grow, giving it one of the most otherworldly appearances of any landscape in Iceland.
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Region
Iceland
Vík í Mýrdal is Iceland's southernmost village, sitting on the South Coast about 180 kilometers from Reykjavik. With a population of around 300, it is a small but well-serviced settlement, the main overnight stop on the South Coast route between Reykjavik and Jökulsárlón. Reynisfjara black sand beach and the Reynisdrangar sea stacks are 10 minutes west; the Mýrdalsjökull glacier covering Katla volcano dominates the landscape to the north. The hilltop Víkurkirkja church, with its distinctive red roof, is the most photographed building in the village and sits high enough to serve as a designated evacuation point if Katla erupts.
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Region
Iceland
Reynisfjara is Iceland's most famous black sand beach, sitting on the South Coast just west of the village of Vík í Mýrdal, about 180 kilometers from Reykjavik. The beach is framed by a wall of hexagonal basalt columns and the three offshore Reynisdrangar sea stacks, which folklore says are trolls turned to stone by the rising sun. It is regularly cited as one of the most dramatic non-tropical beaches in the world, and is equally well known for its powerful and unpredictable sneaker waves, which can surge far up the beach without warning.
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Region
Iceland
Dyrhólaey, meaning Door Hill Island, is a 120-meter volcanic promontory on Iceland's South Coast about 10 kilometers west of Vík. It is best known for its massive natural rock arch, wide enough for small boats to pass through, which was carved by wave action over thousands of years. The promontory is a protected nature reserve and one of the most accessible puffin-watching sites in Iceland, with colonies nesting on the clifftops from May through August. From the top, views extend across Reynisfjara black sand beach, the Reynisdrangar sea stacks, and Mýrdalsjökull glacier.
The return to Reykjavík takes a deliberate detour through the Reykjanes Peninsula: an active geothermal landscape that most Iceland visitors fly over without stopping. Drive south from Selfoss toward the coast. Seltún geothermal area has boiling mud pools and sulfurous vents right beside the path. The colorful mineral formations on the hillside behind it make Seltún one of the more photogenic geothermal stops in Iceland. Kleifarvatn volcanic lake sits just inland, worth a brief stop on the way through.
Continue along the coast to Grindavík and the Bridge Between the Continents: a short bridge over the visible rift between the North American and Eurasian plates, a neat bookend to Þingvellir on Day 2. The Blue Lagoon is worth adding if you have time before heading back. You’ll drop off the rental car when you arrive in Reykjavík. Overnight in the city.
Optional Activities
ACTIVITY
Duration
3
Difficulty
Easy
Minimum Age
3 Years Old
Season
All Year
Region
Reykjanes Peninsula
Discover the ultimate Icelandic experience at the Blue Lagoon, one of the world’s most famous geothermal spas, located just 45 minutes from Reykjavík and minutes from Keflavík International Airport. Surrounded by a surreal lava field and powered by naturally heated mineral-rich waters, the Blue Lagoon offers a rejuvenating escape in the heart of Iceland’s volcanic landscape.
ACTIVITY
Duration
3 - 5 Hours
Difficulty
Easy
Minimum Age
No Age Limit
Season
All Year
Region
Reykjavík
Go on this Whale Watching Tour in Reykjavik and meet the giants of the ocean in their natural habitat. Iceland is a great place to go whale watching and in total there are 23 different types of whales in the waters around Iceland. Join this whale watching tour for a wonderful day out at sea.
Optional activities (book through your Travel Consultant)
Suggested hotels, or similar
HOTEL
Tier
Superior
Region
Reykjavik city centre
Central Reykjavik, walking distance to Laugavegur and the harbour. Our usual Superior choice in the city when guests want to be able to leave the hotel and be somewhere on foot.
HOTEL
Tier
Classic
Region
Reykjavik city centre
A short walk from the centre of Reykjavik. Our Classic option in the city: simpler rooms than Saga, same easy access on foot.
ATTRACTION
Region
Iceland
The Reykjanes Peninsula is a UNESCO Global Geopark in southwest Iceland, about 40 minutes from Reykjavík and directly adjacent to Keflavík International Airport, making it the first landscape most visitors to Iceland drive through. It is where the Mid-Atlantic Ridge rises above sea level, marking the boundary between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates, and the entire peninsula is a young, geologically active landscape of lava fields, volcanic craters, geothermal springs, and sea cliffs. Since 2021 the peninsula has experienced 12 volcanic eruptions in a period geologists have called the Reykjanes Fires, the first eruptions in the region in 800 years, and visits to recent lava fields have become one of Iceland's most distinctive travel experiences. The Blue Lagoon, one of Iceland's most visited attractions, is located here.
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Region
Iceland
Seltún is a striking geothermal field within the Krýsuvík volcanic zone on the Reykjanes Peninsula, about 40 minutes from Reykjavik. Boiling mud pots, hissing steam vents, and hillsides painted yellow, orange, and red by mineral deposits create a landscape that looks genuinely otherworldly, and a boardwalk trail makes it accessible and safe to explore up close.
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Region
Iceland
The Blue Lagoon is Iceland's most visited tourist attraction and one of the most recognizable geothermal spas in the world, set in a black lava field on the Reykjanes Peninsula about 20 minutes from Keflavík International Airport and 45 minutes from Reykjavík. Its milky-blue color comes from silica dissolved in the geothermal water, which precipitates to the surface as the water cools and scatters light in the blue wavelengths. The water is maintained at 37 to 39 degrees Celsius year-round and is rich in silica, sulfur, and algae. The lagoon was not designed. It formed accidentally in 1976 when wastewater from the adjacent Svartsengi geothermal power plant began flooding a nearby lava field. A power plant employee with psoriasis bathed in it and found it relieved his condition; word spread, and by 1987 the site had been developed for public bathing. The formal spa facilities opened in 1999.
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Region
Iceland
The Bridge Between the Continents is a 15-meter footbridge on the Reykjanes Peninsula that spans the rift between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. It is one of the very few places on Earth where the Mid-Atlantic Ridge rises above sea level, making it possible to walk between two continents in a matter of seconds. Entry is free and it is about 25 minutes from Keflavik International Airport.
Yourprivate transfer to Keflavík Airport is arranged and ready. If yourflight departs in the afternoon, Reykjavík is worth one last morning onfoot. The Old Harbour for a final coffee, the waterfront, the kind ofunhurried morning that closes a trip properly.
If you want to extend the trip, an extra night in Reykjavíkis straightforward to arrange through your Travel Consultant. The city has morethan enough to fill another day.
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Region
Iceland
The Blue Lagoon is Iceland's most visited tourist attraction and one of the most recognizable geothermal spas in the world, set in a black lava field on the Reykjanes Peninsula about 20 minutes from Keflavík International Airport and 45 minutes from Reykjavík. Its milky-blue color comes from silica dissolved in the geothermal water, which precipitates to the surface as the water cools and scatters light in the blue wavelengths. The water is maintained at 37 to 39 degrees Celsius year-round and is rich in silica, sulfur, and algae. The lagoon was not designed. It formed accidentally in 1976 when wastewater from the adjacent Svartsengi geothermal power plant began flooding a nearby lava field. A power plant employee with psoriasis bathed in it and found it relieved his condition; word spread, and by 1987 the site had been developed for public bathing. The formal spa facilities opened in 1999.
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Region
Iceland
Reykjavík is the capital and biggest city of Iceland with a population of approximately 124,000. It is the northernmost capital in the world. Despite its small size, you can find many attractions and museums, making Reykjavik a popular destination.
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We handpick accommodations to ensure memorable stays for every type of traveler.
Our Superior accommodations feature spacious private rooms with en-suite bathrooms, offering the choice of a relaxing bath or a refreshing shower, along with a private toilet to ensure maximum comfort and privacy. These rooms represent the best available lodging options, found within prestigious 4-star hotels or the finest, highest-quality lodges across each region. In Reykjavik, all Superior accommodations are centrally located, placing you within easy reach of the city's key attractions, shopping areas, and vibrant dining and cultural scenes. These accommodations provide an elevated experience with superior comfort, thoughtful amenities, and attentive service designed to make your stay truly memorable. To enhance your visit, a complimentary breakfast is included each morning, helping you start your day well-nourished and ready to explore.
Experience a higher level of comfort with our carefully selected Classic accommodations, each offering private facilities including a shower and toilet for your convenience and privacy. These lodges fall under the 3-star hotel category, providing a perfect blend of quality and value. Most properties boast an on-site restaurant where you can enjoy a variety of meals without needing to venture far. In Reykjavik, all Classic accommodations are ideally situated in central locations, giving you easy access to the city's main attractions, shopping districts, and vibrant cultural spots. This category represents a significant upgrade in both comfort and service compared to budget options, making it an excellent choice for travelers seeking a cozy yet affordable stay. To make your mornings hassle-free, a delicious breakfast is included with your stay.
Our luxury accommodations feature exquisite suites and premium rooms within top-tier lodges and resorts, offering an elegant and sophisticated ambiance. Designed with refined decor and upscale touches, these accommodations provide a seamless blend of style, comfort, and exclusivity. Personalized services cater to your every need, ensuring a truly indulgent and tailored experience. In Reykjavik, all luxury accommodations are centrally located, placing you at the heart of the city’s vibrant cultural scene, fine dining, shopping, and key attractions. Whether you’re seeking a tranquil retreat or an immersive urban experience, these upscale lodgings deliver the perfect base. Classy, elegant, and supremely comfortable, our luxury options strive to provide a first-class stay marked by exceptional amenities, impeccable service, and attention to detail. Every aspect is carefully crafted to make your visit not just memorable, but extraordinary.
Prepare for your adventure with these essential tips and information for a smooth journey.
All travel arrangements should be booked at least 48 hours in advance. For holiday packages and custom-made tours, we strongly recommend you book with a few weeks/months notice. For larger groups we recommend you book with a few months’ notice.
The official language is Icelandic, but English is widely spoken, especially in the tourism industry. Most locals are fluent and happy to assist visitors in English.
We regret that we are unable to offer a full refund in the case of cancellation. The cancellation fee depends upon the length of notice and type of booking. Please refer to our Booking Information section “Cancellations.”
Everything you see on this site; all the products and packages are created by us. Iceland Unlimited organises all the travel arrangements in close co-operation with the very best local providers who are valuable members of our team.
The currency is the Icelandic króna (ISK). Credit and debit cards are widely accepted, even for small purchases. ATMs are easily accessible throughout the country.
Iceland is a year-round destination, each season offering unique experiences. - Summer (June–August): Midnight sun, milder weather, and access to the highlands. - Winter (October–March): Best for viewing the Northern Lights and experiencing snowy landscapes. - Shoulder seasons (April–May and September): Fewer crowds and lower prices, with a good mix of daylight and activities.
