Iceland

The Natural Wonders of Iceland

9 Nights
Adventurous, Therapeutic, Scenic
Invigorate the soul on a naturalistic road trip around the coast of Iceland packed with geothermal experiences and dramatic landscapes to boot.
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Tours | Destination | The Nordics
Impero Travel
Reykjavik: 2 nights
DAY 1 Reykjavik: Arrival
Reykjavik

Arrival

  • Fly into Reykjavik with a private transfer to your hotel.
  • Bathe in the Blue Lagoon to cure the jetlag.
  • Dinner in an Icelandic restaurant followed by a Northern Lights guided tour outside the city where light pollution is low.

DAY 2 Reykjavik: Golden Circle Tour
Reykjavik

Golden Circle Tour

  • Embark on an unmissable Golden Circle Tour including Þingvellir National Park, Geysir Hot springs, and Gullfoss Waterfall.
  • Top it off with a visit to Seljalandsfoss Waterfall.

Hella: 2 nights
DAY 3 Hella: Secret Lagoon
Hella

Secret Lagoon

  • Depart for Hella stopping at the Secret Lagoon en route, one of Iceland’s oldest geothermal hot springs located in Flúðir, offering a relaxing and natural bathing experience.
  • Arrive in Hella and check into your hotel.

DAY 4 Hella: Volcanos & valleys
Hella

Volcanos & valleys

  • Visit the active Hekla Volcano with an expert guide who will explain the geology and exercise safety precautions.
  • Hike to Gjáin Valley with its lush greenery and unique rock formations before finishing in Þjórsárdalur Valley to admire the Hjálparfoss double waterfall.

Vik: 1 night
DAY 5 Vik: Reynisfjara Beach
Vik

Reynisfjara Beach

  • Head to the charming village of Vik stopping at the magnificent Skógafoss Waterfall, Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach
  • Hike up Reynisfjall Mountain for stunning panoramic views of the nearby Dyrhólaey arch, and surrounding coastline.

Höfn: 1 night
DAY 6 Höfn: Glacier lagoon
Höfn

Glacier lagoon

  • Continue on to Höfn and visit Vatnajökull National Park to hike the various trails to admire the landscape of lagoons and glaciers.
  • Ascend to Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and nearby Diamond Beach, where icebergs from the lagoon wash ashore.

Vök: 1 night
DAY 7 Vök: Fjords and baths
Vök

Fjords and baths

  • Head to Vök, stopping to hike the East Fjords of Iceland, admiring the landscape.
  • Unwind in the Vök Baths, floating infinity pools on Lake Urriðavatn with a bistro.

Akureyri: 2 nights
DAY 8 Akureyri: Geothermal Area
Akureyri

Geothermal Area

  • Head to Akureyri stopping over halfway at the Námaskarð Geothermal Area, with hot springs, fumaroles, and mud pots.
  • Lunch in the nearby town of Reykjahlíð, located on the shores of Lake Mývatn.

DAY 9 Akureyri: Canyon hike
Akureyri

Canyon hike

  • Visit the Jökulsárgljúfur Canyon and Dettifoss Waterfall at Vatnajökull National Park.
  • Hike the Canyon Loop or the Echo Rocks Trail before returning to Akurery for the evening.

DAY 10 Akureyri: Departure
Akureyri

Departure

  • Head to Akureyri International Airport for your onward flight. You can also finish this loop of Iceland with stops in Siglufjörður for whale watching and Reykholt for more hot springs, volcano hikes and waterfalls before ending back in the capital, Reykjavik.

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