Private circuit to Iceland for 10 days.

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Reykjavik
1 stop
1
Reykjavik
We will arrive in Reykjavik at night. We will rest in our hotel to leave early the next morning to discover Iceland.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Golden Circle_ Waterfalls and Geysers
5 stops
2
Golden Circle Route
We leave Reykjavyk to visit the most important points of the famous "Golden circle". We will visit the Gullfoss waterfall, one of the most impressive waterfalls on planet earth. We will also see the “Geysir” explode hundreds of meters above our heads, and Thingvellir, where the first European democracy was founded. We will end up doing a 1-hour hiking route through the Hveragerdi mountains to find a hot river, where we will enjoy a pure Icelandic bath in nature.
12 hours • Admission ticket included
3
Hveragerdi
We will end the day by hiking for 1 hour between the Hveragerdi mountains to find a hot river, where we will enjoy a pure Icelandic bath in nature.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
4
Strokkur
Strokkur is Iceland's most visited active geyser. One of the three major attractions on the world-famous Golden Circle sightseeing route. Strokkur is found in the Geysir Geothermal Area, titled after the Great Geysir, which lent its name to all others across the world. It is the greatest active geyser on site; Geysir itself is in a period of inactivity. Strokkur erupts more regularly than Geysir ever did, blasting water to heights of around fifteen to twenty meters every five to ten minutes
40 minutes • Admission ticket free
5
Pingvellir National Park
Þingvellir was the site of the Alþing, the annual parliament of Iceland since the year 930. The Icelandic parliament is considered the oldest in Europe, being the first democracy in history Thingvellir is now a national park in southwestern Iceland and a site of historical, cultural, and geological significance, and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Iceland. The park lies in a rift valley that marks the crest of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge and the boundary between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. It,s was designated as a World Heritage Site in 2004.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
6
Gullfoss
Gullfoss (translated to ‘Golden Falls’) is one of Iceland’s most iconic, impressive and beloved waterfalls, found in the Hvítá river canyon in Southwest Iceland.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 3
South coast of Iceland
7 stops
7
Vik
In this stage we will travel along the south coast of Iceland until we reach VIk (famous for having been the scene of Game of Thrones). We stop at two different waterfalls, but both majestic: Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss. We will visit the tongue of a glacier, where those who have chosen the extra activity will be able to walk on it with professional guides. We will walk, weather permitting, to an abandoned plane. We will stop at the black sand beaches of Vik and its basalt columns.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
8
Seljalandsfoss
Seljalandsfoss is a waterfall that can be fully encircled, situated on the South Coast of Iceland. The most distinguishing feature of Seljalandsfoss is a pathway that stretches around it. The cliffs behind the falls have a wide cavern, and rocks and paths allow guests to fully encircle it in summer. Though a mesmerizing opportunity, visitors should be prepared to get dampened due to the perpetual mist of the falls.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
9
Skogafoss
Skógafoss is one of Iceland's biggest and most beautiful waterfalls. Due to the amount of spray the cascade produces, at least one rainbow is present any time the sun emerges from behind the clouds. The land underneath the waterfall is very flat, allowing visitors to walk right up to the wall of water.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
10
Solheimajokull Glacier
We will visit this glacier, where those who have chosen the extra activity will be able to do a trek with professional guides on the tongue of the glacier.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
11
Sólheimasandur
If time permits, we will hike to a beach where an abandoned DC-3 US military plane is located.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
12
Dyrholaey
The Dyrhólaey Peninsula is a 120-meter promenade famed for its staggering views of Iceland’s South Coast, as well as its historic lighthouse and wealth of birdlife. It is home to a rock arch of the same name.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free
13
Reynisfjara Beach
Reynisfara is also known as "The Black Sand Beach". The Black Beach of Reynisfjara is one of the most popular tourist locations. Around the corner is the Hálsanefshellir cave, which is famous for the basalt columns inside it. The ocean waves have formed the cave for decades.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Skaftafell National Park and Jokursalon
3 stops
14
Skaftafell
Today we will do another hiking route in the Skaftafell National Park to savor the wonderful Icelandic nature on foot. On this route, we will see the glacier that gives the park its name and the Svartifoss waterfall. We will continue to Jökursálón, considered one of the most beautiful places on the planet. Here, we will take a boat ride among the ice packs and the sea seals.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
15
Svartifoss Waterfall
We'll visit this cute waterfall as part of the Skaftafell national Park route.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
16
Jökulsárlón
Titled by Lonely Planet as "the most beautiful place on planet earth", few landscapes convey as much peace in Iceland as Jökulsárlón, where hundreds of icebergs drift through this massive glacier lagoon on the country's southern coast. We will have the opportunity to explore it on a boat that winds through the ice blocks. If you are lucky and pay attention, you will see seals swimming very close.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 5
On the way to the north of the island
3 stops
17
Namafjall Hverir
The Námafjall Geothermal Area is located in Northeast Iceland, on the east side of Lake Mývatn. At this area, also known as Hverir, you will see many smoking fumaroles and boiling mud pots, surrounded by sulfur crystals of many different colours. This sulfur gives the area an overwhelming smell of egg. Námafjall was the place chosen by NASA to practice the moon landing.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
18
Myvatn Nature Baths (Jardbodin vid Myvatn)
The Mývatn Nature Baths are a set of geothermally heated pools and steam baths found in the Lake Mývatn area. The Mývatn Nature Baths can be considered to be somewhat of a northern equivalent of the world-famous Blue Lagoon Spa, found in Iceland's south-west. Here, we'll stop to take a long and relaxing thermal bath.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
19
Borgarhofn
Here, we will meet the Icelandic horses and we will make a route riding these beautiful animals
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 6
In the north of Iceland- Myvatn Lake
5 stops
20
Dimmuborgir Lava Formations
Dimmuborgir is a forest of solidified lava, the scene of many legends. This place is popular for being one of the scenes of Game of Thrones. In addition, it is very important in Icelandic mythology, since it is the home of the ogre Grylla and her children, the 13 Santa Clauses of Christmas or Yule Lands.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
21
Skutustadahreppur
We will take a walk among the perfectly rounded dormant craters of Skútustaðahreppur.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
22
Laufas Heritage Site and Museum
We will visit a traditional Icelandic farm. Laufás is a turf house located in north Iceland. It is approximately 20 minute's drive from the 'Capital of the North', Akureyri.
40 minutes • Admission ticket included
23
Akureyri
Akurery is known as "the capital of the north". It is the largest population and the nerve center in the north of Iceland.
15 hours • Admission ticket free
24
Godafoss
Goðafoss waterfall is located in the river Skjálfandafljót in north Iceland, the fourth largest river in Iceland. It is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the country, falling from a height of 12 meters over a width of 30 meters.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 7
Coming back to the south
4 stops
25
Akureyri
We will spend the morning in Akurery, the largest town in northern Iceland. We will have part of the morning totally free in this town. We'll eat something light, and then we'll head south again.
5 hours • Admission ticket free
26
Grábrók
Gabrok is a dormant volcano. We will stop here for a short time, to stretch our legs and rest in the middle of the road.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
27
Borgarnes
Borgarnes is a town of fewer than 2000 people, located on a peninsula at the shore of Borgarfjörður. It is a historical settlement, a cultural hub and an essential commerce center for a large part of Western Iceland. Borgarness will be our place to sleep tonight. In addition, it is the gateway to the Snaefellsnes peninsula.
10 hours • Admission ticket free
28
Borgarnes Swimming Pool
It,s the popular Borgarnes sports stadium. Here, you will find both an outside and an inside swimming pool, hot tubs, a steam bath which is fed with steam straight from the Deildartunga hot spring, a children's pool and water slides. All in all, an excellent health spa. Interesting place because it is the perfect opportunity to mix with local people and be part of their routine.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Day 8
Snaefellsnes Peninsula
6 stops
29
Budakirkja
This small black church is located in a beautiful setting and deserves to take a photo.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
30
Arnarstapi
Arnarstapi is a village on the southern side of the Snæfellsnes peninsula, once a fishing hub and now a place for travelers to refuel before entering Snæfellsjökull National Park. The area has several old and charming houses with interesting stories about them and is renowned for its beautiful nature. We will go through its cost full of cliffs with extraordinary geological forms. We can also observe an interesting fauna living in the folds of its cliffs.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
31
Snaefellsjokull National Park & Glacier
In the Snaefellsjökull National Park is one of the most famous volcanoes in Iceland. This volcano is famous because Jules Verne, in his book "Journey to the Center of the Earth" located in this volcano the entrance to the center of the Earth. It is a very high volcano covered with snow. We'll see it from various points on Highway 54.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
32
Kirkjufell Mountain
Kirkjufell, or 'Church Mountain', is a distinctly shaped peak found on the north shore of Iceland's Snæfellsnes Peninsula, only a short distance away from the town of Grundarfjörður. It is often called ‘the most photographed mountain in Iceland’, due to its dramatic formation and perfect coastal location.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free
33
Kirkjufellsfoss
Right next to the Kirkjufell mountain, there is this beautiful waterfall that we will also visit
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
34
Stykkisholmur
In my opinion, Stykkishólmur is the most beautiful village in Iceland. This small town on the Snaefellsnes peninsula has everything to be idyllic: colorful houses, a charming port, beautiful views and a great atmosphere. The town has only 1000 inhabitants, but it is still the largest town in Snaefellsnes.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 9
Back to Reykjavik
4 stops
35
Reykjavik
We will spend the morning discovering the main places of Reykjavik.
1 day • Admission ticket free
36
Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre
Harpa is Rekjavík's premier concert hall and conference centre. Opened in 2011, its design was a collaboration between Danish-Icelandic artist Ólafur Elíasson, and the Danish firm Henning Larsen Architects. Today, it is a cultural center of Reykjavík and one of the city's most iconic landmarks.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
37
Blue Lagoon
The Blue Lagoon is a geothermal spa found on the Reykjanes Peninsula in southwest Iceland. It is the most popular attraction in Iceland, drawing people from all across the world. The Blue Lagoon is considered to have such remarkable regenerative qualities because the water is rich in silica and sulphur. A research and development facility on site finds cures and remedies for skin ailments, and silica mud is available for free on the sides of the pool for guests to enjoy a face-mask.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
38
Whales of Iceland
We will go on an excursion on a boat to observe the whales of the bay of Reykjavik
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 10
Last day. Back to Spain
1 stop
39
Keflavik
We will go to Keflavik airport to return home.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Tags