Natural Iceland Adventure

Begin the day with a morning pick-up in Reykjavik before heading west to explore the highlights of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula. Travel by minibus to Borgarnes, a village known for its Viking history. Continue to Gerouberg to see its striking basalt columns, followed by a stop at Ytri Tunga, a golden-sand beach often visited by seals.

Visit the hamlet of Búðir, surrounded by lava fields and scenic coastlines, then enjoy lunch in the fishing village of Arnarstapi. In the afternoon, choose between visiting Vatnshellir Cave, an 8,000-year-old lava tube with a guided tour, or exploring the nearby Malarrif Visitor Center and lighthouse.

End the day at Djupalonssandur black sand beach, where the remnants of a 1948 shipwreck remain scattered along the shore. Overnight at Hellissandur Adventure Hotel or a similar accommodation - specific hotels will be assigned closer to your departure. In winter months, conditions may allow for Northern Lights viewing.

Start the day with breakfast at the hotel before heading to Mount Kirkjufell, one of Iceland’s most photographed landmarks and a known filming location from Game of Thrones. Continue to the nearby town of Grundarfjorour for a short stop and the chance to pick up snacks or supplies.

The tour then travels inland toward Hraunfossar and Barnafoss waterfalls. Hraunfossar features streams flowing through lava rock, while Barnafoss is tied to local legends. Next, visit the historic site of Reykholt, home to Snorralaug hot spring, once used by medieval writer Snorri Sturluson.

Optional visit to Sturlureykir horse farm for a local experience with Icelandic horses and a geothermal heating system. The day ends at Deildartunguhver, Europe’s most powerful hot spring, before transferring back to Reykjavik for the night.

Depart Reykjavik and begin the day exploring Iceland’s Golden Circle. The first stop is Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates meet. The site also holds historical importance as the location of the Althingi, the world’s oldest parliament, and offers views of Þingvallavatn, Iceland’s largest natural lake.

Continue to Haukadalur Valley to visit the geothermal field of Geysir. Watch Strokkur erupt every few minutes, shooting water up to 25 meters in the air. Next, arrive at Gullfoss, one of Iceland’s most powerful waterfalls, known for its double cascade into the Hvita River canyon.

Travel south on the Ring Road toward Seljalandsfoss, a 60-meter waterfall famous for the footpath that leads behind the falls. On clear days, views of the Hekla volcano may also appear. End the day with a transfer to a hotel near Kirkjubæjarklaustur. If conditions are right, look for the Northern Lights.

Depart from Vik and travel east through rural landscapes and moss-covered lava fields toward Vatnajokull National Park. The day centers on glacier exploration, with flexible timing based on weather and safety conditions.

Visit Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon to see icebergs drifting in the water, followed by a walk along nearby Diamond Beach, where chunks of ice rest on the black sand. Continue to Skaftafell Nature Reserve and prepare for a guided hike on Vatnajokull, Europe’s largest glacier. Equipped with glacier gear, walk across crevasses and ice formations. The experience includes entry to a natural ice cave, only accessible in winter.

If the weather and the season you are traveling in permit, end the day with views of the Northern Lights. Overnight stay is arranged at a hotel in Skaftafell. If the glacier hike is not possible due to weather conditions, a substitute activity will be arranged.

Ice adventures are always somewhat flexible and very dependent on the local weather conditions, which can be unpredictable. 
The minimum age requirement for a Glacier Hike is eight years old.

 

Begin the day with breakfast in Skaftafell before heading west along Iceland’s scenic South Coast. If road conditions allow, first stop is Fjaorargljufur Canyon, known for steep cliffs and winding river views. Continue past the moss-covered Eldhraun Lava Field before arriving at Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach. Observe powerful waves, basalt cave formations, and the Reynisdrangar sea stacks just offshore.

Travel further west to visit Skogafoss Waterfall, one of Iceland’s largest at 60 meters high. Climb the stairway next to the falls for panoramic views of the coastline and nearby Eyjafjallajokull Volcano, weather permitting.

Conclude the tour with a return drive to Reykjavik, passing more highlights along the South Shore. Arrival in the city is expected between 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Drop-off at accommodations is included.

Please note that the order of the itinerary can change, and we may start with the South Coast and end with West Iceland.