Iceland: See & Do it ALL in 11 Days, 1st Class Traveling

Iceland: See & Do it ALL in 11 Days, 1st Class Traveling

You absolutely will not find another tour out there as packed with activities and attractions as this one. You will also not find another tour out there that offers it all "FIRST CLASS," yet for a relatively low price. We have thousands of travelers taking this specific tour every year-and that's because no competitor can beat us on quality, price and substance. Below are just some examples of what you will see and do on this tour:

> Seeing Geysers, Lava Fields, Hot Springs, Sulphur Springs & Waterfalls

> Bathing in a Geothermal Spa

> Exploring the Capital

> Hiking Around Majestic Mountains

> Riding a Quad at Reynisfjara Beach

> Enjoying Postcard-Perfect Lakes

> Exploring an Ice Cave

> Going Whale-Watching

> Hiking Up a Caldera

> Meeting Friendly Natives

And Much Much More…

Itinerary

Day 1: Exploring the City of Reykjavik

Stop At: Hallgrimskirkja, Hallgrimstorgi 1, Reykjavik 101 Iceland
Our group tour starts in Reykjavik. Tour members would be arriving at different times. Some may be jet lagged while others, not. Those who arrive early enough and have some energy could join our walking tour of the capital. Although most of its attractions are low-key, some are definitely worth a visit, such as the Hallgrímskirkja Church. Other than this Lutheran church, perhaps Reykjavik’s greatest draw is its nightlife.
Duration: 20 minutes

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: Reykjanes Peninsula: a Lake, a Geothermal Area & the World Famous Blue Lagoon

Stop At: Kleifarvatn Lake, Road 42 Iceland
This peninsula is marked by active volcanism under its surface and large lava fields, allowing for little vegetation.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Krysuvik, Iceland
There are numerous hot springs and sulphur springs in the southern half of the peninsula, specifically around Kleifarvatn Lake and a geothermal area known as Krýsuvík.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Blue Lagoon, Nordurljosavegur 9, Grindavik 240 Iceland
There is also a luxury spa and pool area known as the Blue Lagoon. It is one of Iceland’s most famous attractions and a great place to go bathing. Make sure to bring your swimming attire.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 3: Golden Circle Daytrip From Reykjavik: Waterfalls, Geysers & a National Park

Stop At: Gullfoss, White River, Blaskogabyggd 801 Iceland
Today we should be making a daytrip around what is known as the Golden Circle. We should be starting off our morning at the Gullfoss Waterfall, which is less than a 2-hour drive away from Reykjavik.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Geysir, Haukadalur Iceland
Next, we should be taking a 15-minute drive to a geyser called Geysir.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Strokkur, Haukadalsvegur, Geysir Iceland
Next, we should be taking a 15-minute drive to a geyser called Strokkur.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Thingvellir National Park, Thingvellir Iceland
Lastly, from Geysir, we should be taking a 1-hour drive to Þingvellir National Park (a.k.a. Thingvellir National Park). Its waterfalls and canyons are quite impressive. Whatever time we have left today should be spent exploring Reykjavik.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 4: Heimaey Island & Seljalandsfoss Waterfall

Stop At: Eldfell, Iceland
Today we should be relocating to the Thórsmörk (a.k.a. Þórsmörk) Mountain Ridge. We start our day around 5:00am, as there are two stops en route.

Firstly, we should be driving to Landeyjahofn. This is a harbor from where we should take a 35-minute ferry ride to Heimaey Island. We should spend around four hours there.
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Seljalandsfoss, Hella Iceland
We would then return to Landeyjahofn and then take a 15-minute drive to Seljalandsfoss Waterfall. The drive from Seljalandsfoss to Thórsmörk takes about one hour. We should be lodging somewhere in the Husadalur valley.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 5: Hiking Along the Thórsmörk (a.k.a. Þórsmörk) Mountain Ridge

Stop At: Thorsmork, Reykjavik Iceland
As a daytrip, we should be spending the day hiking around Thórsmörk, reaching the Stakkholtsgjá canyon and its waterfall.

There are several hiking routes to choose from. We have chosen the route from Skógar, which is particularly beautiful, as numerous waterfalls are discovered along the way. The hike between Skógar and Thórsmörk takes the average group around six hours.
Duration: 6 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 6: Skogafoss Waterfall & Reynisfjara Beach

Stop At: Skogafoss, Skogar Iceland
Today we should be relocating to the small village of Vík. En route, we should be making a stop at the Skogafoss Waterfall, which is about a 1.5-hour drive away from Thórsmörk. Getting to Vik from Skogafoss takes about 30 minutes.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Reynisfjara Beach, Route 215, Vik Iceland
After checking into our room and getting settled it, we would be taking a 20-minute drive to Reynisfjara Beach. This is where we should spend most of our day, riding a quad (a.k.a. ATV) to explore the area as well as seeing wreckage of a crashed U.S. Navy aircraft abandoned decades ago.
Duration: 3 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 7: Ice Cave, Svartifoss Waterfall & Finally Jökulsárlón Lake

Stop At: Glacier Lagoon, Skaftafell National Park Route 1, Jokulsarlon 781 Iceland
Today we should be relocating to Jökulsárlón Lake.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Vatnajokull Glacier, Vatnajokull National Park Iceland
En route, we should be making a stop in a certain area of the large Vatnajökull National Park. More specifically, we should first be going on an organized tour of the Ice Cave glacier. It is about a two-hour drive away from Vik.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Svartifoss Waterfall, Skaftafell, Vatnajokull National Park Iceland
Afterwards, we should be driving to the very nearby Svartifoss Waterfall. The drive from Svartifoss to Jökulsárlón takes about 45 minutes.

We would need special gear for walking on the glacier. The ice cave and Svartifoss are located in the same area, in a preservation area called Skaftafell. The hike to Svartifoss starts from the visitor center. It is 1.5 kilometers (0.93 miles) uphill. On the way to Svartifoss, we should pass three other waterfalls: Þjófafoss (a.k.a. Thieves Fall), Hundafoss (a.k.a. Dogs Fall) and Magnúsarfoss (a.k.a. The Falls of Magnús). As for Jökulsárlón Lake, we should be spending 1 hour walking around and photographing and another hour going on a boat tour. We should be sleeping in the village of Höfn.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 8: Myvatn Lake

Stop At: Lake Myvatn Iceland
Much of today involves driving. We should be relocating to Myvatn Lake, which is a 6.5-hour drive away from Jökulsárlón. We need to leave Jokulsaron at dawn, so we can spend as much time as possible enjoying Myvatn. There we can find Read morespa baths (somewhat similar to the Blue Lagoon located in the Reykjanes Peninsula), interesting old buildings, a geothermal hot spring area, and many beautiful hiking trails around craters and lava fields.
Duration: 7 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 9: Whale-Watching, Asbyrgi Canyon & Dettifoss Waterfall

Stop At: Husavikurkirkja, Gardarsbraut s/n, Husavik Iceland
Today we should be making a daytrip northwards. Firstly, we should be taking an early-morning, 45-minute drive to the village of Husavik, from where we can go whale-watching.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Asbyrgi (Shelter of the Gods), Cnr Dettifossvegur & Nordausturvegur, Asbyrgi 640 Iceland
The next destination should be Asbyrgi Canyon, which is about a one-hour drive away from Husavik. We should be spending around 2.5 hours exploring this canyon.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Dettifoss Waterfall, Lake Myvatn Iceland
The last destination for today should be Dettifoss Waterfall, which is a 45-minute drive away from Asbyrgi. It takes about 1.5 hours to get back to Myvatn from Dettifoss.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 10: Askja Caldera

Stop At: Askja, Reykjahlid, Lake Myvatn Iceland
Today we should be making a daytrip via a 3.5-hour drive along F-road 905 or 910 to reach the Askja Caldera. Since we plan to drive all the way up to the crater, it should take only around 30 minutes to hike up to the top.
Duration: 6 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 11: Our Tour Ends This Morning

Stop At: Reykjavik Family park and Zoo, Engjavegur, Reykjavik 104 Iceland
Myvatn Lake is the final destination on our group tour of Iceland. From here, we should be taking an early-morning, 6-hour drive back to the capital, from where you could fly out. We could drop you off in downtown Reykjavík or at the nearby airport. It's up to you.
Duration: 1 minute

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.