I always wanted to go to Patagonia and prefer trips with a hiking focus. This trip exceeded my expectations. The scenery is superb and the organisation was such that we were able to make the most of every day. It was well organised with a good mix of activities. Sophia was most helpful, and I appreciated having local guides when we were hiking in Torres del Paine and El Glacier national Park.
Why you’ll love this trip?
- A perfect mix of geothermal spas, glaciers, and volcanoes
- Scenic drives through Iceland’s most dramatic landscapes
- Opportunity to see puffins, whales, and arctic wildlife
- Explore both famous sights and hidden gems
- Enjoy local culture, history, and warm hospitality along the way
What’s the Activity level?
- Suitable for generally active individuals in good health.
- Moderate walking involved throughout the tour.
What’s the transport and accommodation like?
- Travel in Rental Cars and on a local ferry
- Enjoy cozy 3-star accommodations with private facilities and local charm.
- Hotels selected for their safety, location, ambiance, and friendly staff
*All our tours are non-smoking
TRIP SUMMARY
Duration: 16 days from Reykjavík to Reykjavík
Trip focus: A moderately active sightseeing trip exploring the highlights of Iceland
Accommodation: 15 nights hotels
Transport: Rental car, boat and local ferry
Group size: Maximum 12 + S.E.T. tour leader, Minimum 6
Single supplement: $4,490
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- Delight in a Food walking tour on your first night
- Puffin sightseeing boat tour
- Relaxing soak at Hvammsvík hot springs
- Visiting spectacular waterfalls
- Exploring volcanoes and lava fields
- Enjoy excellent birdwatching opportunities throughout the journey
- View breathtaking Fjords
- Learn about Icelandic Black Magic
- Visit several museums around Iceland to learn of the local culture and history
- Ferry to Hrísey Island in the middle of Eyjafjördur fjord.
- Have a well-deserved soak at Vök Baths
- Take an amphibian boat tour among the floating icebergs
- Visit Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site
- Go snorkelling in Silfra
- Tour leader throughout
- All breakfasts, plus meals as listed
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:
- All items of a personal nature, laundry, drinks, souvenirs etc
- International flights.
- Travel insurance, visas and vaccinations
DAY 1 – ARRIVAL DAY REYKJAVIK
Your Iceland adventure begins at Keflavík Airport. After picking up your rental car, head to Reykjavík. If arriving early, visit the famous Blue Lagoon for a soothing dip—don’t forget your swimsuit! In the evening, join a local food walking tour and meet your fellow travellers.
Optional: Blue Lagoon (depending on your flight arrival time)
Driving distance / time: approx. 50 km / 45 minutes
Meals Included: Welcome dinner
DAY 2 – REYKJAVÍK TO BORGARFJÖRÐUR
Start the day with a puffin boat tour from Reykjavík’s old harbour. Then head to scenic Hvalfjörður for a relaxing soak at Hvammsvík hot springs, set by the sea and mountains. Enjoy a peaceful drive along the fjord before continuing to Borgarnes and the Borgarfjörður region. Explore Deildartunguhver, Europe’s most powerful hot spring, and the beautiful Hraunfossar waterfalls.
Driving distance: approx. 200 km
Meals Included: Breakfast
DAY 3 – SNÆFELLSNES PENINSULA
Head to the SNÆFELLSNES Peninsula, home to the majestic Snæfell volcano. Explore highlights like Eldborg crater, Gerduberg basalt columns, Búdir’s wooden church, and the coastal village of Arnarstapi. Spot seabirds along the cliffs, walk the black sands of Djúpalónssandur and white sands of Skardsvík, then drive the north coast past fishing villages, Kirkjufell mountain, and the Berserkjahraun lava fields.
Optional tour: ATV tour on the glacier
Driving distance: approx. 160-200 km
Meals Included: Breakfast
DAY 4 – BREIÐAFJÖRÐUR AND LÁTRABJARG
From Stykkishólmur, you can take the ferry Baldur across the scenic
Breidafjördur bay to the West Fjords or drive along the coast. Once you’ve
reached the region of Flókalundur and Patreksfjördur in the West Fjords,
you start to visit some of the most secluded places in Iceland, where steep
mountains and deep fjords are predominant. Make your way to Látrabjarg,
a huge cliff with thousands of breeding birds.
Driving distance – including ferry crossing: 2.5hrs ferry crossing +
approx. 150 km
Meals Included: Breakfast
DAY 5 – WEST FJORDS, DYNJANDI AND ÍSAFJÖRÐUR
Continue north through the remote and dramatic West Fjords, with breathtaking views of steep cliffs and winding fjords. Stop at Dynjandi, one of Iceland’s most stunning waterfalls, before passing through charming fishing villages like Thingeyri and Flateyri.
Driving distance: approx. 150-200 km
Meals Included: Breakfast
DAY 6 – ÍSAFJÖRÐUR, HÓLMAVÍK, HRÚTAFJÖRÐUR & HVAMMSTANGI
From Ísafjörður, drive along the scenic fjords of Ísafjarðardjúp, spotting seals along the coast. In Hólmavík, visit the Witchcraft Museum, then continue through Hrútafjörður to Hvammstangi, a small fishing village and home to the Icelandic Seal Center.
Driving distance: approx. 360-380 km
Meals Included: Breakfast
DAY 7 – HÚNAFLÓI, SKAGAFJÖRÐUR AND EYJAFJÖRÐUR
Continue along Húnaflói Bay and the Skagafjörður region. Detour to see Hvítserkur, a unique sea stack, and admire the area’s famed Icelandic horses. Visit Glaumbær, a well-preserved turf farmhouse museum, and nearby Vídimýri Church, built from turf in 1834.
Driving distance: approx. 200-340 km
Meals Included: Breakfast
DAY 8 – AKUREYRI AND EYJAFJÖRÐUR
Explore Akureyri, the “Capital of the North,” and enjoy its excellent local swimming pool. Drive around the scenic Tröllaskagi Peninsula, or take a ferry from Árskógssandur to peaceful Hrísey Island, a car-free haven and nesting site for arctic terns. End your day in Siglufjörður, visiting the award-winning Herring Era Museum, then relax at the Forest Lagoon, surrounded by nature.
Driving distance: approx. 80-260 km
Meals Included: Breakfast
DAY 9 – GODAFOSS AND LAKE MÝVATN
Head toward Lake Mývatn, stopping at the stunning Goðafoss waterfall on the way. Explore Mývatn’s volcanic wonders, including the Skútustaðir pseudo-craters, Dimmuborgir lava fields, and the steaming geothermal area of Námaskard. Visit the Krafla volcanic zone, with the Víti crater and Leirhnjúkur, where eruptions between 1975–1984 created dramatic lava landscapes.
Driving distance: approx. 200-250 km
Meals Included: Breakfast
DAY 10 – LAKE MÝVATN
Wrap up your visit to Lake Mývatn with a hike around Víti, Hverfjall, or Vindbergarfjall. Visit Sigurgeir’s Bird Museum, explore the geothermal fissure at Grótagjá, and wander the lava formations of Kálfaströnd. End the day with a relaxing soak at the Mývatn Nature Baths.
Driving distance: approx. 80-120 km
Meals Included: Breakfast
DAY 11 – HÚSAVÍK, TJÖRNES, ÁSBYRGI AND DETTIFOSS
Start in Húsavík, known for whale watching, then drive around the Tjörnes Peninsula to spot puffins near the lighthouse (spring to early August). Continue to the impressive Ásbyrgi gorge and on to Dettifoss, Europe’s most powerful waterfall. Cross the barren Möðrudalsöræfi region to reach Egilsstaðir and Lake Lagarfljót. Time permitting, detour to Borgarfjörður Eystri for more puffin viewing. End the day with a relaxing soak at the Vök Baths.
Driving distance: approx. 325-450 km
Meals Included: Breakfast
DAY 12 – EAST FJORDS AND HÖFN
Travel through the scenic East Fjords from Egilsstaðir to Höfn, passing villages like Reyðarfjörður (with its WWII museum) and Stöðvarfjörður, home to Petra’s Stone Collection. Wind through fishing towns like Breiðdalsvík and Djúpivogur, with dramatic coastal roads and views of Lónsvík bay. Watch for reindeer or swans along the way. Arriving via the Almannaskard tunnel, you’ll reach Höfn, gateway to the mighty Vatnajökull glacier—the largest in Europe.
Driving distance: approx. 250-325 km
Meals Included: Breakfast
DAY 13 – JÖKULSÁRLÓN, SKAFTAFELL AND VÍK
Explore Iceland’s scenic southeast and the Vatnajökull glacier region. Visit Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon, where icebergs drift to Diamond Beach, and enjoy an amphibian boat tour among them. Continue to Skaftafell for hikes like Svartifoss, set between glacier tongues and volcanic plains. Drive across Skeidarársandur to the cliffs of Lómagnúpur, then explore Fjaðrárgljúfur canyon and the vast Eldhraun lava field, shaped by the 1783 Laki eruption.
Driving distance: approx. 280 km
Meals Included: Breakfast
DAY 14 – VÍK, SOUTH SHORE AND HELLA
Explore the South Shore near Vík, under the Katla and Eyjafjallajökull volcanoes. Visit Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls, Reynisfjara black sand beach, and Dyrhólaey promontory—home to puffins in season (access may be closed mid-May to late June). Stop at Sólheimajökull glacier before heading west to end the day in the Hella area.
Optional tour: horse riding
Driving distance: approx. 100-200 km
Meals Included: Breakfast
DAY 15 – GOLDEN CIRCLE AND REYKJAVÍK
Before returning to Reykjavík, visit a lava tunnel, then explore the Golden Circle: admire Gullfoss waterfall, watch Strokkur erupt in the Geysir area, and visit Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO site rich in history and geology. Option to snorkel in the clear Silfra fissure. End the day with a farewell dinner, sharing memories with your fellow travellers.
Driving distance: approx. 200-220 km
Meals Included: Breakfast and Farewell Dinner
DAY 16 – DEPARTURE DAY
Time to head home after an incredible journey. Drive to Keflavík Airport, return your rental car, and catch your flight. If time allows, enjoy a final stroll or explore a few last sights in Reykjavík.
Driving distance / time: approx. 50 km / 45 minutes
Meals Included: Breakfast
TESTIMONIALS
HIGHLIGHTS
DATES
| Start Date | End Date | Availability | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31st May 2026 | 15th Jun 2026 | AVAILABLE | $12,740 |
