Tours in Iceland

This tour takes us to the most famous sights in Iceland along with some hidden gems. Waterfalls, geyser, black sand beach and a glacier. Day one The Golden Circle The best bakery in Iceland The boundaries of the North american and Eurasian tectonic plates Þingvellir the Fields of Parliament that was founded in 930 ac. Þórufoss hidden gem waterfall Geysir hotspring area, with the erupting geyser Strokkur Gullfoss one of Icelands most iconic tourist attractions Brúarhlöð a tranquil place where the massive river runs throug a narrow ravine Drive to our Hotel on the south coast for dinner and a good night sleep Day two The South Coast Skógarfoss majestic waterfall with the 430 stears forour active guests Dyrhólaey the Door Hill drive on island, amazing view of the south coast Reynisfjara basalt column beach, remind us to tell you about the seals cave Vík town, church and cemetery Unforgettable Hike to Sólheimajökull outlet glacier Seljalandsfoss walk behind waterfall Back to Reykjavík with a stop in Hveragerði the Hot Spring town. We are usually back in Reykjavík around 18.00 in the evening

Coffee and a special treat at the best bakery in Iceland before we head out to the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. Drive in the tunnel under Hvalfjörður bay to Borgarnes where the history of the most famous Viking in Iceland Egill Skallagrímsson comes to life, Sheep waterfall, Gerðuberg basalt columns, Bjarnarhöfn Shark museum culture and tasting, Grundarfjörður and Mt. Kirkjufell and Kirkjufellsfoss waterfall iconic photographic stop, drive through Ólafsvík, Hellisandur and Rif small fishing villages, Skarðsvík white sand and lava beach, Saxholl red gravel crater, Vatnshellir lavatube cave depending on availability, Djúpalónssandur pebble beach and pond, Þúfubjarg rock formation beach with stranded light troll, Hellnar and Arnarstapi safe walk on the edge of the cliff, Rauðfeldargjá walk into the mountain, Ölkelda natural carbonated mineral drinking water, back to Reykjavík driving in Hvalfjörður bay (Whale fjord) We can choose to stay either in Stykkishólmur or on the southern part of the peninsula. Order of places visited depends on what hotel we book.

Choose this tour with a pick up from KEF airport or any hotel in the vicinity of Reykjavik´s greater area. Day one Visit the youngest part of Iceland, only few hundred thousand years old. See the lava-fields from recent eruptions, colorful geothermal sights with bubbling hot springs and the vigorous waves from the Atlantic ocean hitting the beautiful cliffs. We visit Hafnarfjörður The town of elves and Vikings Seltún Colorful geothermal area with bubbling hot springs and blue clay, a scenic view over Kleifarvatn, see the stranded ships in the coastline of Grindavík. Depending on start time we have lunch or snacks. The lobster soup is simply delicious! Reykjanestá and Valahnjúkur Watch the beautiful rocks and the powerful Atlantic ocean waves in full action, Gunnuhver one of Iceland biggest bubbling hot spring where Gunna the ghost got lost! The Bridge Walk between America and Evrasia. Day two The Golden Circle is not actually a circle! It is more of a triangle for it is a route between the three most famous places in Iceland. The ancient Viking parliament site Thingvellir, the geyser area and Gullfoss, Iceland's second largest waterfall. We have added many great sights so now it is a polygon and a very large one indeed! In this tour that could actually be called Iceland 101 you will learn about the Sagas, geology, flora and fauna but above all, you will enjoy the beauty of it and have fun! Þórufoss waterfall one of the hidden gems in Iceland. Scenes from Game of Thrones were filmed there. Þingvellir national park to watch the tectonic plates move apart (slowly). Þingvellir is a heritage site where the parliament was established in the year 930 AD. Europa's oldest working parliament. Vígða laug (Holy pool) historical site for Christianity in Iceland Geysir geothermal area watch Strokkur the amazing spouting geyser in Haukadalur. Haukadalur church site where the good troll is buried. Gullfoss waterfall Icelands 2nd biggest waterfall. Saved by Sigríður from Brattholt. Faxi waterfall and Kerið crater on our way back to Reykjavik. On this tour you can choose to stay anywhere between Reykjavik and Selfoss after the first day

The Crazy poet and Viking Egill Skallagrímsson along with finding of land in the west is some of the things you will learn about on this tour when travelling between the beautiful scenery. Day one: The Golden Circle a must do tour for first time visitors. There you get to know about the tectonic plate boundaries and the old parliament site at Thingvellir, Gullfoss waterfall and the geysers. Drive through the Whale fjord too with the beautiful scenery Day two: Snæfellsnes peninsula spectacular nature. The shark museum, small fishing villages, white-black sand and pebble beaches, craters and the omnipresent magnificent Glacier Snæfellsnesjökull, loads of history, folklore and ghost stories. Day Three: Borgarfjörður with the beautiful lava waterfalls Hraunfossar and Barnafoss and the Deildartunguhver Geothermal are, craters and lavafields.

The Westfjords in Iceland are a tranquil place with relatively few tourists. Because of few hotels we only visit this part of the country in summer time. Perfect place to see Puffins from May to Agust. Tour description Day 1 - Reykjavík to Stykkishólmur Mosfellsbær for the best bakery in Iceland, Beautiful view of the splatter cone Eldborg, Gerðuberg basalt columns, Djúpalón black sand and pebble beach, stranded light troll and it´s boat at Þúfubjarg parricidal crater, Yellow sand beach at Skarðsvík (Viking burial place), Drive through the small towns of Ólafsvík, Hellissandur and Rif, Grundarfjörður with the photogenic: Mt.Kirkjufell and Kirkjufellsfoss waterfall, Shark museum and optional shark tasting, Stykkishólmur for dinner and accommodation Day 2 - Stykkishólmur to Patreksfjörður Beautiful Ferry ride with Baldur to Brjánslækur, Látrabjarg bird cliff puffin watching when possible, Optional stop at museum at Hnjóti, Rauðisandur beach red sand beach, Patreksfjörður for dinner and accommodation Day 3 - Patreksfjörður-Bolungarvík to Ísafjörður Pollurinn hot tub Tálknafiörður (bring swimsuit), Down by the ocean in Bíldudal, Dynjandi Icelands top 3 waterfalls, Short hikes and scenic photo stops on the way to Bolungarvík, Bolafjall Magical Mountain view, Óseyri old fishing farm museum, Ísafjörður town, dinner at Fjöruhúsið restaurant Day 4 – Ísafjörður to Djúpavík or Drangsnes Seal watching in Skötufjörður, Coffee and pancakes in Litli Bær (When operating), Reykjanes optional swimming in the hot pool, Short hikes and stops in the many fjords, Holmavík museum of sorcery, Scenic drive to Djúpavík, Day 5- Djúpavík-Reykjavík Herring museum visit at Djúpavík, Lunch in Hólmavik, Hike on the crater Grábrók, Borgarnes home of the Psychotic famous Viking Egill Skallagrimsson, Drive through the tunnel under the Whale fjord, Back to Reykjavík Depending on weather and season we may change the order of places visited.

Try to add some extra adventures to the shorter tours and enjoy the tour with more relaxed pace. You can for example add Snowmobiling, Ice cave exploring, Lava tube exploring in Raufarhólshellir, Vatnshellir, Víðgelmir or get lowered down into Þríhnúkagígur lavatube, Horseback riding or hiking in any area.

This tour visits the sights on the so called Golden Circle and the attractions by road number one that goes around the main part of Iceland. Day 1. Pick up after breakfast at 8:30 from your accommodation in Reykjavik. Iceland's most popular attractions the Golden circle: Thingvellir, Strokkur geyser, Gullfoss waterfall where we have the opportunity to have their famous lamb soup for lunch. We add many hidden gems to this tour before we go to the accommodation in the Hella area where we also dine. Day 2. The most popular attractions on the South coast: great hidden waterfall, Gljúfrabúi, Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss, Reynisfjara. The road takes us to Fjaðrárgljúfur. Skaftafell, hike to Svartifoss, Svínafellsjökul, Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon. Staying in the area. Day 3. ,Vestra horn mountain, viking village, Petra's stone collection, staying in the area of Egilsstaðir. Day 4. Ancient Troll wall at Möðrudalsöræfi (in summer), Stuðlagil, Dettifoss Europe biggest waterfall, Krafla, Námaskarð, Leirhnjúkur. Staying two nights by Mývatn or at Fjalladýrð in Möðrudalur. Day 5. Dimmuborgir, Hverfell, Skútustaðagígar pseudo craters and the Nature baths. Day 6. Goðafoss, Kaffi Kú, Akureyri town visit, drive around the Troll peninsula, Hofsós swimming pool. Accommodation and dinner at Hofsstaðir or Lónkot. Day 7. Glaumbær turf house, Borgarvirki, Hvítserkur, Kolugljúfur, Grábrók crater, Borgarnes and finally we arrive in Reykjavík before dinner time.

This tour visits the sights on the so called Golden Circle and the attractions by road number one that goes around the main part of Iceland. The difference here to the 7 day tour is that this is done in a slower pace and we have the opportunity to add more hiking or have the days shorter. Pick up after breakfast at 8:30 from your accommodation in Reykjavik or KEF airport to start on Iceland's most popular attractions the Golden circle: Thingvellir, Strokkur geyser, Gullfoss waterfall where we have the opportunity to have their famous lamb soup for lunch. We add many hidden gems to this tour before we go to the accommodation in the Hella area where we also dine. The most popular attractions on the South coast: great hidden waterfall, Gljúfrabúi, Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss, Reynisfjara. The road takes us to Fjaðrárgljúfur. Skaftafell, hike to Svartifoss, Svínafellsjökul, Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon. Staying in the area. Vestra horn mountain, viking village, Petra's stone collection or similar, staying in the area of Egilsstaðir. Ancient Troll wall at Möðrudalsöræfi (in summer), Stuðlagil, Dettifoss Europe biggest waterfall, Krafla, Námaskarð, Leirhnjúkur. Staying two nights by Mývatn or at Fjalladýrð in Möðrudalur. Dimmuborgir, Hverfell, Skútustaðagígar pseudo craters and the Nature baths. Goðafoss, Akureyri town visit, drive around the Troll peninsula, Hofsós swimming pool. Glaumbær turf house, Borgarvirki, Hvítserkur, Kolugljúfur, Grábrók crater, Borgarnes and finally we arrive in Reykjavík before dinner time. Accommodations we like to book for this tour are: Hofsstaðir Country hotel Boutique Hotel Anna Fosshótel Glacier lagoon Hótel Hallormsstaður or Hótel Hérað Vogafjós Farm Resort Hraunsnef Country Hotel

On this tour we learn about the crazy Viking and poet Egill Skallagrímsson while touring between beautiful tourist attractions. Places visited: The best bakery in Iceland Þórufoss waterfall The sights of Whalefjord (Hvalfjörður) Steðji (Anvil) rock Glymur highest waterfall in Iceland when accessible Deildartunga hot spring area Hraunfossar Lava waterfalls Stay and dine at a hotel in the heart of the fjord Þingvellir(fields of Parliament) on the boundaries of the tectonic plates Laugarvatn geothermal infused lake Geyser area with the erupting one Strokkur Gullfoss the Golden waterfall Kerið the Crater lake Hveragerði Town of Hotsprings Back to Reykjavík Activities that can be added to this tour: Lavatube cave, Snowmobile ride, Man-made Ice cave, Atv Tour

We visit Iceland´s largest National park Vatnajökulsþjóðgarður with its gigantic glacier the size of Cyprus or Delaware and Long island combined. Day one: The South coast with the majestic waterfalls Seljalandsfoss you can walk behind, Skógafoss, Reynisfjara black sand and pebble beach with Basalt columns and a few active volcano's (not erupting at the moment). We stay close to Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon. Day two: Vatnajökull national park with Skaftafell, waterfalls, glaciers, glacier rivers, mountain view and the magnificent unforgettable Glacier lagoon Jökulsárlón. When headed back to Reykjavik we visit Fjaðrárgljúfur, Vík black sand beach and cape Dyrhólaey for a spectacular view over the long black beach. We are back to Reykjavik at around 6:30 pm.

The Viking Parliament, waterfalls, spouting geyser and glaciers is what Iceland is famous for. All this in only three days. Day one: Visiting the typical sights of the Golden Circle which is a must do for first time visitors. You get to know about the tectonic plate boundaries and the formation of Iceland. You get to see the old parliament site at Thingvellir, Gullfoss waterfall, the geysers and some hidden gems like Þórufoss from Game of Thrones, Vígða laug (Holy pool), Haukadalur church burial site of the good troll. Stay in the south for the night. Day two: The South coast with the majestic waterfalls Seljalandsfoss you can walk behind, Skógafoss, Reynisfjara black sand and pebble beach with basalt columns and a few active volcano's (not erupting at the moment). The second night we stay close to Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon. Day three: Vatnajökull national park with Skaftafell, waterfalls, glaciers, glacier rivers, mountain view and the magnificent unforgettable Glacier lagoon Jökulsárlón. When headed back to Reykjavik we visit Fjaðrárgljúfur, Vík black sand beach and cape Dyrhólaey for a spectacular view over the long black beach. Depending on weather and season we may change the order of places visited. The Ice cave in Vatnajokull isn't available from April to October. Availability is limited and is booked separately. Please contact us prior to booking if you are interested in the Ice cave visit.

The northern part of Iceland is very different from the south. Often warmer in summer and colder in winter. Here we enjoy beautiful lava structures, hike on volcanic craters and and bathe in the Nature baths by Mývatn. The places we stay are perfect for Northern Lights viewing in winter. Day one: Reykjavík to AkureyriDrive on road 1 north to Akureyri where we stay the first night. On the way we visit Borgarnes town, viking grave, Grábrók crater, Kolugljúfur canyon and the unique Cat eye* Day two: The sites of the North We will enjoy the largest waterfall in Iceland Dettifoss*. Goðafoss, the Mývatn area including Námaskarð, Krafla, Leirhnjúkur* and Dimmuborgir. Day three: Akureyri to Skagafjörður Sightseeing in Akureyri and Eyjafjörður scenic drive around the Troll peninsula to Siglufjörður. We stay the third night in Skagafjörður. Day four: Skagafjörður to Reykjavík We drive towards Reykjavik visiting Glaumbær*, Borgarvirki natural fortress, Hvítserkur rock formation where we often see seals and the Glanni waterfall.

Here we combine the Classic Golden Circle and the northern part of Iceland, which is unique and quite different from the south. Often warmer in summer and colder in winter. We enjoy beautiful lava structures, hike on volcanic craters and bathe in the Nature baths by Mývatn. The Hotels we stay in are perfect for Northern Lights viewing in winter. Day one: Pick up from Reykjavík or Keflavík airport, do The Golden Circle, it is not actually a circle! It is more of a triangle for it is a route between the three most famous sights of Iceland. The ancient parliament site Thingvellir, the geyser area with the spouting Strokkur, and Gullfoss, Iceland's second-largest waterfall, we visit sights of Borgarfjörður, Staying in Húsafell Day two: Húsafell to Hofsstaðir, Drive on road 1 north to Hofsstaðir where we stay the second night. On the way we visit Grábrók crater, Kolugljúfur canyon, and the unique Cat eye* Day three: The sites of the North, Goðafoss, the Mývatn area including Námaskarð, Krafla, Leirhnjúkur*, and Dimmuborgir. Stay 2 nights in Mývatn Day four: Majestic sights of Jökuldárgljúfur, including the largest waterfall in Iceland Dettifoss* Sightseeing in Akureyri and Eyjafjörður scenic drive around the Troll peninsula to Siglufjörður. We stay the third night in Skagafjörður or Siglufjörður Day five: Reykjavík We drive towards Reykjavik visiting Glaumbær*, Borgarvirki natural fortress, Hvítserkur rock formation where we often see seals, and the Glanni waterfall, Borgarnes the settlement of the Phsicotic Viking family of Egill, arriving in Reykjavík between 17.00 and 18.00 *Sites are sometime not possible to visit

Enjoy the Snæfellsnes peninsula, the sights of the Golden circle and the Glacier lagoon Jökulsárlón all in six days. Tour description: Day one: Snæfellsnes peninsula spectacular nature. The shark museum, small fishing villages, white-black sand and pebble beaches, craters and the omnipresent magnificent Glacier Snæfellsnesjökull, loads of history, folklore and ghost stories. Day Two: Borgarfjörður with the beautiful lava waterfalls Hraunfossar and Barnafoss and the Deildartunguhver Geothermal area, craters and lava fields. Day Three: Visiting the typical sights of the Golden Circle which is a must do for first time visitors. You get to know about the tectonic plate boundaries and the formation of Iceland. You get to see the old parliament site at Thingvellir, Gullfoss waterfall, the geysers and some hidden gems like Þórufoss from Game of Thrones, Vígða laug (Holy pool), Haukadalur church burial site of the good troll. Stay in the south for the night. Day Four: The South coast with the majestic waterfall Skógafoss, Reynisfjara black sand and pebble beach with basalt columns and a few active volcanoes (not erupting at the moment). We stay close to Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon. Day Five: Vatnajökull national park with Skaftafell, waterfalls, glaciers, glacier rivers, mountain view and the magnificent unforgettable Glacier lagoon Jökulsárlón. When headed back we visit Fjaðrárgljúfur, Vík black sand beach and cape Dyrhólaey for a spectacular view over the long black beach. Stay again in the South Day Six: Seljalandsfoss waterfall you can walk behind, Urriðafoss and Kerið crater are among the places we visit on our way back to the Capital area. Depending on weather and season we may change the order of places visited. On this tour it is possible to add horseback riding, zodiac tour on the Glacier lagoon, ATV or Snowmobiling.

This tour is the same as the 7 day tour but with one day of hiking or actually doing whatever you like to do spending a day out in the countryside. Day 1. Pick up after breakfast at 8:30 from your accommodation in Reykjavik. Iceland´s most popular attractions the Golden circle: Thingvellir, Strokkur geyser, Gullfoss waterfall where we have the opportunity to have their famous lamb soup for lunch. We add many hidden gems to this tour before we go to the accommodation at Leirubakki where we also dine. Day 2. Day starts with a drive and a hike in Gljúfrabúi and Seljalandsfoss. After the hike we visit the most popular attractions on the South coast: Skógafoss waterfall where we also have lunch and Reynisfjara black sand beach. The road takes us to Fjaðrárgljúfur and through Skaftafell. We stay and dine at Fosshotel Glacier lagoon. Day 3. Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon and diamond beach, Vestra horn mountain, viking village, Petra's stone collection, hiking in Hallormsstaðarskógur forest, staying in the area of Egilsstaðir. Either at Hótel Hallormsstaður or Icelandair hotel Hérað. Day 4. Ancient Troll wall at Möðrudalsöræfi (in summer), Stuðlagil, Dettifoss Europes biggest waterfall, Hiking in Hljóðaklettar for an hour. Krafla, Námaskarð, Leirhnjúkur. Staying two nights by Mývatn Day 5. Dimmuborgir and Hverfell hike, Skútustaðagígar pseudo craters and the Nature baths. Day 6. Goðafoss, Kaffi Kú, Akureyri town visit, drive around the Troll peninsula, Hofsós swimming pool. Accommodation and dinner at Hofsstaðir two nights. Day 7. Glaumbær turf house. Hike Mt.Mælifell. Option to go on a horse ride tour or river rafting or whatever you like to do spending a day in Iceland. For hiking or riding this day could be any day of the tour. Day 8., Borgarvirki, Hvítserkur, Kolugljúfur, Grábrók crater short hike, Borgarnes and finally we arrive in Reykjavík before dinner time.

In this slow pace tour in the west and south in Iceland you will see, experience and enjoy every sight without having to think that you are missing anything. Day 1: Landing early in Keflavik or pick up from Reykjavík" Pick up at 7 am - Short tour around Reykjanes peninsula, breakfast at the Viking museum and drop off at the Northern Lights Inn hotel or Silica hotel by the Blue lagoon. You can then relax in the hot water at the Blue Lagoon (Premium Admission to the Blue Lagoon and unlimited access to the Silica Lagoon when available) and get ready for the next day. Dinner at the hotel or the Lava restaurant (Tasting menu, excluding drinks) by the Blue Lagoon. Day 2: Pick up at 9:30 am - from the Northern Lights Inn Visiting the sites of Borgarfjörður including Deildartunguhver hot springs, Hraunfossar, Barnafossar, Reykholt Snorri's pool, Hvalfjörður Whale bay, and Réttarfoss staying at Hotel Glymur in Hvalfjörður for two nights in a detached house with two bedrooms and a hot tub viewing ever the bay. Good food and atmosphere. Day 3: Day starts at 9:30 am Visiting the sites of the Snæfellsnes peninsula including Arnarstapi, Beautiful view of the splatter cone Eldborg, Gerðuberg basalt columns, Shark museum and optional shark tasting, Grundarfjörður with the photogenic: Mt.Kirkjufell and Kirkjufellsfoss waterfall, Drive through the small towns of Ólafsvík, Hellissandur, and Rif, Yellow sand beach at Skarðsvík (Viking burial place), Djúpalón black sand and pebble beach, stranded light troll and it´s boat at Þúfubjarg parricidal crater. Dinner at Glymur. Day 4: Day starts at 9:30 Visiting the sites of the Golden Circle including Þórufoss waterfall One of the hidden gems in Iceland, Þingvellir national park Watch the tectonic plates move apart (slowly). Þingvellir is a heritage site where the parliament was established in the year 930 AD. Europa's oldest working parliament, Vígða laug (Holy pool) historical site for Christianity in Iceland, Geysir geothermal area watch Strokkur the amazing spouting geyser in Haukadalur, Haukadalur church site where the good troll is buried, Gullfoss waterfall Iceland´s 2nd biggest waterfall. Saved by Sigríður from Brattholt, Faxi waterfall, and Kerið crater. Staying two nights at Hotel Rangá or Fosshótel Hekla depending on availability Day 5: Day starts at 10:00 am a) Visiting the sites in the area, waterfalls, gorge, small hikes, and the Lava museum if you are interested. or b) depending on driving conditions we visit the colorful area of Landmannalaugar in the Highlands of Iceland. Day 6: Day starts at 9:30 am Driving east visiting sites of the South coast including The black sand beach, Skógafoss waterfall, and the Sólheimajökull glacier. Staying and dining at Hotel Laki for three nights. Day 7: Day starts at 10:00 Visiting sites in the Lavafield of Laki, depending on road conditions we visit the Laki craters. Day 8: Day starts at 10:00 Visiting the Glacier lagoon, boat trip if you like around the icebergs. 90 minutes hike in Skaftafell to Svartifoss and back, depending on your stamina :-) and the Diamond beach. Day 9: Day starts at 10:00 Driving west visiting the sites of the South coast we skipped on the way east including Seljalandsfoss waterfall, Dverghamrar old basalt columns cliffs, and cape Dyrhólaey with a view over the Black sand beach. Arriving in Reykjavik at around 5 pm