Iceland Itinerary
Iceland is a land of dramatic contrasts, where fire and ice shape some of the most breathtaking landscapes on Earth. From cascading waterfalls and towering glaciers to volcanic craters, black sand beaches, and the mesmerizing Northern Lights, every corner of this island offers a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Whether you're seeking adventure, relaxation, or natural beauty, Iceland delivers it all in unforgettable ways.
Now is the perfect time to explore this extraordinary destination—and we’re here to make it effortless. With our expertly curated travel options, you can experience Iceland your way. Choose from immersive full land tours, scenic cruises, comfortable hotel stays, or exciting day excursions that bring you closer to the country’s most iconic sights. Let us handle the details while you focus on the adventure. Book your Iceland journey with us today and turn your dream trip into reality.
Day 1
Blue Lagoon
The geothermal spa is heated naturally by underground volcanic activity beneath the Reykjanes Peninsula. It’s surrounded by otherworldly volcanic landscapes formed over 800 years ago. The unique and isolated environment makes it perfect for travelers who want to unplug and decompress.
The waters of Blue Lagoon are said to be rejuvenating and stay between 98-104°F (37-40°C) no matter the weather, making it a popular destination year-round. Luxury hotels, restaurants, walking trails, and saunas abound, making the Blue Lagoon a truly memorable experience.
Entrance Fee: From $78 USD Per Person
Reservations: Highly Recommended
Suggested Visit: 2-3 Hours
Kerið Volcanic Crater
Kerið, a volcanic crater lake located in the Grímsnes area in south Iceland, is one of the most visually stunning geological wonders in the country. This vibrant blue gem, which is part of the Western Volcanic Zone that includes the Reykjanes peninsula and the Langjökull Glacier, is a mere 6,500 years old – making it one of the three most recognizable volcanic craters in Iceland. The caldera is approximately 55 m deep, 170 m wide, and 270 m across, and is made up of a unique red volcanic rock.
Entrance Fee: From $5 USD Per Person
Reservations: Not Required
Suggested Visit: 1 Hour
Urriðafoss
Urriðafoss is a waterfall in the Þjórsá River. Þjórsá is Iceland's longest river, 230 km, and Urriðafoss is the most voluminous waterfall in the country. This mighty river drops down (360 m3/sec) by the edge of the Þjórsárhraun lava field in beautiful and serene surroundings. Þjórsárhraun lava field is the result of the greatest lava flow on earth since the Ice Age. It is located right off highway 1.
Entrance Fee: None
Reservations: Not Required
Suggested Visit: 30 Minutes
Day 2
Gullfoss
Gullfoss waterfall is one of Iceland's most famous natural attractions, located on the Golden Circle route, approximately 1.5 hours from Reykjavik city.
The name Gullfoss means "Golden Falls," and it's known for its powerful cascade. Gullfoss is fed by the Hvita River and plunges into a dramatic canyon, creating two distinct drops that total around 105 feet (32 meters) in height.
Entrance Fee: None
Reservations: Not Required
Suggested Visit: 1-2 Hours
Geysir Geothermal Area
One of the greatest natural attractions of Iceland and part of the famous "Golden Circle Tour," The Great Geysir, or Stori-Geysir, has been dormant since 1916 when it suddenly ceased to spout. It came to life only once in 1935 and quickly went back to sleep. Since then, its repose has sporadically been disturbed by the dumping of tons of carbolic soap powder into its seething orifice to tickle it to spout.
Reservations: Not Required
Entrance Fee: None (Paid Parking)
Suggested Visit: 1 Hour
Þingvellir National Park
One of the greatest natural attractions of Iceland and part of the famous "Golden Circle Tour," The Great Geysir, or Stori-Geysir, has been dormant since 1916 when it suddenly ceased to spout. It came to life only once in 1935 and quickly went back to sleep. Since then, its repose has sporadically been disturbed by the dumping of tons of carbolic soap powder into its seething orifice to tickle it to spout.
Reservations: Not Required
Entrance Fee: None (Paid Parking)
Suggested Visit: 2-3 Hours
Located on the Golden Circle, Fridheimar is Iceland’s most unique tomato farm, offering lunch right in the greenhouse. Sit down to a feast of tomato soup served with freshly baked bread and cucumber salsa. Guests can buy delicious food souvenirs like Tomato Jam, the Cucumber Salsa, and Tomato Drinks. Stop by Friðheimar on your next visit to the Land of Fire and Ice!
Reservations: Required
Entrance Fee: None
Suggested Visit: 2 Hours
Seljalandsfoss
Day 3
A unique waterfall in the river Seljalandsá, about 30 km west of Skógar: it is 60 meters high with a footpath behind it at the bottom of the cliff, but with a thin cascade. It is the only known waterfall of its kind where it is possible to walk behind it. The waterfall is very picturesque; therefore, its photo can be found in many books and calendars.
Access to the waterfall is from the farm of Seljaland along the Ring Road, Iceland's main highway. Several falls a little further to the west, including the interesting Gljúfrabúi, partially masked by its canyon. Access to it is from Hamragarðar farm along the road, east of Markarfljót.
Reservations: Not Required
Entrance Fee: None (Paid Parking)
Suggested Visit: 1-2 Hours
Eyvindarholt Plane Wreck
The DC-3 airplane, which can be found here in Eyvindarholt, has a story that dates back to the year 1944 when it embarked on its first flight. It served the United States Navy at the naval base in Keflavík for several years during the 1960s.
A few years ago, the airplane at Sauðanes became a tourist attraction, making it challenging for the animals to live peacefully and calmly in the field near the plane wreck. As a result, the farmers Ágúst and Steinunn in Sauðanes decided that it was time for the plane to take its final flight. Now the Sauðanes DC-3 plane wreck can be once again enjoyed by people here, in Eyvindarholt.
Entrance Fee: None (Paid Parking)
Reservations: Not Required
Suggested Visit: 30 Minutes
Dyrhólaey Peninsula
Dyrhólaey is a 120-meter high promontory not far from Vík. The place got its name from the massive arch that the sea has eroded from the headland. When the sea is calm, big boats can sail through it. A maniacal daredevil pilot has even flown through the arch with a small-craft airplane!
From the top of Dyrhólaey, there is a great view. The headland is thought to have been made in an underwater volcanic eruption late in the glacial period, not unlike the eruption of Surtsey. Several outcrops are in the sea; the highest one, called Háidrangur ("High column"), is 56 m. high. Dyrhólaey has been a natural reserve since 1978.
Entrance Fee: None
Reservations: Not Required
Suggested Visit: 30 Minutes
Vikurfjara Beach
Vikurfjara Black Sand Beach, located in South Iceland, is known for its distinctive black sands and dramatic coastal views. It draws its name from the nearby village of Vik.
As one of the many natural wonders found on Iceland's South Coast, Vikurfjara black sand beach offers a unique landscape with its black sands and coastal cliffs. Visitors should be careful of sneaker waves, as both Vikurfjara and the nearby Reynisfjara beach are known for their unpredictable and powerful waves. It's an essential stop for anyone exploring Iceland's diverse terrain.
Reservations: Not Required
Entrance Fee: None
Suggested Visit: 30 Minutes
Day 4
Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon
It is believed that Fjaðrárgljúfur was formed at the end of the last Ice Age, about nine thousand years ago. When the glacier retreated, a lake formed in the valley behind a hard, resistant rock.
The run-off from the lake flowed to where Fjaðrárgljúfur is today. Glacial rivers from the glacier’s edge carried a lot of sediment into the lake, and the river which ran from it dug itself down into the rock and down onto the palagonite in front of it. Because the cascade was so large, it was powerful in digging out the canyon.
Reservations: Not Required
Entrance Fee: None (Paid Parking)
Suggested Visit: 2-3 Hours
Gígjagjá (Yoda Cave)
Yoda Cave, located in the Hjorleifshofdi mountain, is named for its resemblance to the Star Wars character. Parts of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story were filmed in the mountain itself. Nestled in the black sands and lava fields of Iceland’s South Coast, this unique formation is sure to impress.
Gígjagjá has become a popular destination for both Star Wars fans and nature lovers on the South Coast. The surrounding area offers hiking opportunities with spectacular views of black sand beaches, rolling seas, and snow-capped mountains. Yoda Cave offers travelers a beautiful experience without requiring advanced hiking or outdoor experience.
Reservations: Not Required
Entrance Fee: None (Paid Parking)
Suggested Visit: 30 Minutes
Vík í Mýrdal Church
Located on a hillside overlooking the village of Vík, the Víkurkirkja (Vík í Mýrdal Church) stands as one of Iceland’s most photographed landmarks. Its red roof and white walls stand out sharply against the dark volcanic landscape, offering a striking visual contrast that captures the raw beauty of the South Coast.
Though small and simple, the church has a quiet presence that’s hard to overlook. Surrounded by black sand beaches, basalt cliffs, and the endless Atlantic Ocean, it offers one of the most dramatic views in the region. From its hillside perch, you can see the village below, the Reynisdrangar Sea Stacks rising from the ocean, and the slopes of Katla Volcano stretching inland.
Reservations: Not Required
Entrance Fee: None
Suggested Visit: 30 Minutes
Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach
Reynisfjara is a world-famous black-sand beach found on the South Coast of Iceland, which features basalt columns and the dramatic Reynisdrangar sea stacks. It's beside Vik i Myrdal, the southernmost village on the mainland of Iceland.
Reynisfjara, known for its black sands, basalt columns, and Atlantic waves, is a must-see on Iceland’s South Coast. Just 117 miles (188 km) from Reykjavik, it’s a 2.5-hour drive along the scenic Ring Road.
Reservations: Required
Entrance Fee: None (Paid Parking)
Suggested Visit: 1 Hour
Day 5
Skaftafellsjökull
The glacier tongue of Skaftafellsjökull sits in Skaftafell, a nature reserve in Öræfi, Vatnajökull National Park. It is one of many tongues stretching from the largest glacier in Europe, Vatnajökull itself. This ice cap covered eleven percent of the surface area of Iceland.
This reserve was once a national park in its own right, before it was enveloped into a new, much greater one. The Vatnajökull National Park was created to incorporate many other protected areas, including the Jökulsárlon glacier lagoon in the south and the Jökulsárgjlúfur canyon in the north.
It is now the largest national park in Iceland.
Reservations: Not Required
Entrance Fee: None
Suggested Visit: 1-2 Hours
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Jokulsarlon (Jökulsárlón) is known as Iceland’s top glacier lagoon thanks to its appearance in blockbuster hits such as James Bond and Tomb Raider. Visit the crown jewel of Iceland – one of the most famous natural attractions in the world!
Jökulsárlón Glacier lagoon is a grand natural spectacle. Its visitors are left in complete awe and if there is ever a moment to bring out your camera it is at the moment you visit the lagoon.
Reservations: Not Required
Entrance Fee: None
Suggested Visit: 30 Minutes
Diamond Beach
Visit the magical Diamond Beach, a black volcanic sand beach next to Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon on the South Coast of Iceland. Transport yourself to a new world as you walk between diamond-shaped blocks of ice that have drifted ashore from Breiðamerkurjökull Glacier.
Next to the famous Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, take a stroll at the Diamond Beach, where blue, black, transparent, and white icebergs shine like diamonds as you weave your way between them. Prepare to be amazed at the most popular beach in Iceland!
Reservations: Not Required
Entrance Fee: None
Suggested Visit: 1 Hour
Crystal Blue Ice Cave
From Jökulsárlón, you’ll hop into a super jeep for an off-road ride to the edge of the glacier. After a short walk, your guide will lead you into a naturally formed ice cave—a surreal world of deep blue ice. You’ll explore the cave at your own pace while learning how these seasonal structures form from meltwater tunnels and freeze into magical shapes. The tour ends back at the lagoon, where you were picked up.
Reservations: Required
Entrance Fee: From $200 USD per person
Suggested Visit: 3 Hours
Fjallsárlón Glacier Lagoon
A glacier lake at the south end of the Icelandic glacier Vatnajökull. Fjallsjökull which is part of the bigger glacier reaches down to the water of the lake and some ice-bergs are drifting by on its surface.
The glacier calving into the lagoon is a part of Vatnajökull National Park and the better known glacier lake Jökulsárlón is not far from there. From the glacier lake Breiðárlón a little river flows into the Fjallsárlón.
Reservations: Not Required
Entrance Fee: None
Suggested Visit: 1 Hour
Day 6
Vestrahorn
In Iceland, one of the first settlement farms was Horn, built by Hrollaugur, son of Rögnvaldur Earl of Møre in Norway. The Hornafjörður Municipality and several natural sites are named after the settlement farm. Horn means the same thing in Icelandic and English.
The area is approximately a ten-minute drive away from Höfn. The Horn area is below Vestra-Horn, a 454-meter-high mountain, and it is an interesting geological site composed of un-stratified plutonic rock, mostly gabbro but with some granophyre. East of the mountain is a strange-shaped outcrop called Brunnhorn that stretches out to sea. Seals also tend to hang out on the stretch of sand, so if you’re lucky, you can also catch a picture of a lazing seal.
Reservations: Not Required
Entrance Fee: $6.50 USD
Suggested Visit: 1 Hour
Viking Village Film Set
Iceland’s Viking Village gives visitors the thrill of time-travelling to a replica of a settlement that would have been common in the first century along the southern coast of Iceland. It’s not a common stop on tours of Iceland’s Ring Road.
The Viking Village Film Set is a replica of a traditional Viking settlement on the Stokksnes Peninsula that was originally constructed as a film set. It is now a popular tourist attraction that you can add to your Icelandic trip itinerary.
Reservations: Not Required
Entrance Fee: Included with Vestrahorn Admission
Suggested Visit: 1 Hour
Day 7
Hestheimar Horse Farm
At Hestheimar we offer riding tours to riders of all levels in the astonishing icelandic nature surrounding the farm. Our horses are well educated and we have horses for both beginners and experienced riders.
We specialize in rides for small and private groups - but also welcome bigger groups (maximum capacity is 15 people).
The tours will be guided and you will have a chance to get to know your horse in our indoor riding arena before riding out.
Reservations: Highly Recommended
Entrance Fee: From $115 USD
Suggested Visit: 2 Hours
Reykjavik
For most visitors, Reykjavik is a gateway to the out-of-this-world natural sites that make up the Golden Circle, like Geysir Geothermal Area, Gullfoss Waterfall and Thingvellir National Park. But the city itself deserves a few itinerary days to help you get a feel for Icelandic culture.
Start by digging into Nordic food (order anything with fish or lamb), then dive into Reykjavik’s legendary music scene—it’s a hub for the indie and electronic musicians that fuel its nightlife. Afterwards, recharge in one of the area’s many hot springs. You can’t go wrong with a soak in the Blue Lagoon, though locals often prefer the casual Sundhöllin public baths.
Reservations: Not Required
Entrance Fee: Varies by Attraction
Suggested Visit: 1-2 Days
Day 8
Mink Viking Portrait Studio
Guided by our expert Icelandic staff, who have worked on Game of Thrones and other epic productions, dive into an authentic Viking transformation. Dress in real Viking attire, wield authentic weapons, and adorn yourself with period jewelry—all crafted to perfection in our exclusive Viking Craft Studio.
Your session includes a personalized photoshoot with an emphasis on both stoic and action poses. Our professional photographers will help you embody the fierceness and spirit of the Viking era.
Reservations: Highly Recommended
Entrance Fee: From $150 USD
Suggested Visit: 2 Hours
Bridge Between Continents
The lava-scarred Reykjanes peninsula lies on one of the world's major plate boundaries, the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. According to the continental drift theory, the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates are continuously drifting apart with great forces under the gaping rifts. As the plates diverge, linear fractures, known as fissures, form due to stresses created by the tension that builds up as the plates move away from each other.
The Bridge between two continents at Sandvík is a small footbridge over a major fissure, which provides clear evidence of the presence of a diverging plate margin. The bridge was built in 2002 as a symbol for the connection between Europe and North America.
Reservations: Not Required
Entrance Fee: None
Suggested Visit: 30 Minutes
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