Natural Wonders of Iceland

Welcome to Iceland. On arrival at Reykjavik’s Keflavik Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel on your complimentary Insight shuttle operated by Flybus. Join your Travel Director and travel companions this evening for a Welcome Reception served with canapés.

Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, heading east to visit Iceland’s newest geothermal and electric power station at Hellisheiðavirkjun. Later, explore a local farm and sample their sweet-tasting, homegrown tomatoes. Meet the family to learn about Icelandic horticulture and growing the tastiest tomatoes. Continue to the hot springs at Geysir and the mighty Gullfoss waterfalls, the Icelandic equivalent of Niagara Falls. In the afternoon, visit the majestic south coast waterfalls of Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss before continuing to your hotel in Vik.

• Hellisheiði Geothermal Power Plant Visit
• Meet a Local Family at a Tomato Farm in Fridheimar
• Visit Gullfoss Waterfall
• Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss
• Vik Orientation

Travel along the southern coast of Iceland, beside the black sand beaches and basalt rock formations. Continue through the National Park at Skaftafell and see the largest glacier in Europe, Vatnajökull. Travel on to the luminous blue icebergs of Lake Jökulsárlón, the highlight of the day. This dramatic setting was featured in two James Bond films. Arrive in the small harbor town of Höfn, an active lobster fishing hub. From here, your Travel Director will lead a short orientation. Dine at your hotel's restaurant tonight and experience what the local produce has to offer.

• View Skaftafell Vatnajokull Glacier
• See Lake Jokulsarlon
• Hofn Orientation

Explore yet another face of Iceland, as you drive through narrow fjords surrounded by steep cliffs and past small fishing villages. Catch a glimpse of Papey Island, once the home of Gaelic monks who settled here before the arrival of the Vikings. Continue to the lakeside town of Egilsstaðir where upon arrival relax in the untouched nature at Iceland’s only geothermal floating pools. Vök Baths harnesses the natural geothermal power of the area to create a unique bathing experience with amazing views of the Lake Urriðavatn. The architecture of the hot springs is designed to complement the unspoiled beauty of the Icelandic environment. Continue on to your hotel for an included dinner.

• Egilsstadir Orientation
• Vök Baths

Continue on to the beautiful Lake Mývatn and explore a wide spectrum of geological formations. The concentrated geothermal activity produces mud pools and spectacularly colored deposits. Continue to the charming fishing village of Húsavík for some free time to enjoy lunch. Perhaps visit the Húsavík Whale Museum for a guided tour to learn about whales, their significance in marine ecosystems and the history of whaling in Iceland. This evening is yours to relax or explore Akureyri at your leisure.

• Visit Lake Myvatn

Enjoy an orientation of Akureyri, the capital of northern Iceland, first established as a trading center in 1602. Travel past mountains, waterfalls, and green coastal regions. Later, continue to the southwest coast of Borgarnes.

• Akureyri Orientation
• Borgarnes Orientation

Travel along the Snæfellsnes Peninsula to Snæfellsjökull National Park, known as the Jewel of West Iceland and crowned by the ice-capped Snæfellsjökull volcano. Long linked to Icelandic folklore and literary imagination, this dramatic peninsula brings glaciers, lava fields, sea cliffs and black-sand shores into close view. En route, admire Búðir, where dark lava fields meet pale sands and coastal hills. Continue to Arnarstapi for a walk along basalt sea cliffs shaped by the Atlantic, then take in views across the wild coastline. This evening, consider an Optional Experience in Borgarnes, meeting Icelandic horses and learning what makes this pure breed so treasured locally. Alternatively, enjoy dinner at The Settlement Center restaurant, set in one of the town’s oldest houses and home to an exhibition on Iceland’s Settlement Era.

• Snæfellsjökull National Park
• Arnarstapi Sea Cliff Walk

Journey south to Thingvellir. This remarkable UNESCO World Heritage Site lies on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates meet. Take an Insight Choice in Reykjavik between either a visit to the Perlan Museum with the Wonders of Iceland's one-of-a-kind exhibition to experience Iceland’s natural beauty or experience the magic of Iceland on an exhilarating flight-ride at FlyOver to see incredible scenery from sweeping glaciers to stunning fjords. This afternoon, enjoy time at leisure in the city. Perhaps unwind in one of Reykjavík’s many geothermal pools, visit the iconic Sky Lagoon or explore the vibrant Icelandic streets. Round off your journey through one of the world's most naturally beautiful places with a delicious dinner at a local restaurant.

• Reykjavik FlyOver Flight-Ride Experience
• Reykjavik Perlan Museum Visit
• Reykjavik Dinner

Your Icelandic adventure comes to an end, with a transfer to Reykjavík's Keflavík Airport.