Winter adventures in Iceland

Reykjavik

Arrival at Keflavík international airport. One of our transferists drives you to your accommodation in Reykjavik and you have the rest of the day to discover the city.

Night in Reykjavík – breakfast included

Svinafellsjokull glacier in Iceland

It’s time to say goodbye to the capital city and pick up your car rental to head along the Hvalfjorður, « Whale Fjord ». After settling into your hotel, explore the wild coast between the tiny harbors of Arnastapi and Hellnar where the coves and cliffs are home to the Black-legged Kittiwake gulls and arctic terns. A paradise for the bird lovers! If you’re more on the adventurous side, discover the edges of the center of the world: Snæfellsjökull glacier.

Night in Stykkishólmur area – breakfast included

snaefellsnes-hraunfossar

Today spend a second day following the traces of Jules Verne and his novel « A Journey to the Centre of the Earth » in the area of the glacier of Snæfellsjökull. One of other highlights of the National park is the Budahraun lava field which circles the glacier. Then, head to the beaches of Djúpalónssandur and Skarðsvík which have fascinating geology and beautiful seascapes.

Night in the Stykkishólmur area– breakfast included

Deildartunguhver Geothermal Spring, Iceland

Head to the region of Borgarnes. From there go to the Valley of Húsafell and Reykholt, home of the fastest flowing hot springs in the world : the Deildartunguhver. With water at 100°C, gushing strongly there is no question of having a bath ! If you really need to relax, you can have a dip in Krauma spa or close to the Hraunfossar and Barnafoss falls where there is also a swimming pool.

Night in the Borgarnes area– breakfast included

Geyser Strokkur eruption

Today discover one of Iceland’s most famous areas : the Golden Circle. Start with Þingvellir and its national park and discover the effects of the ocean rift and the site of the oldest parliament in the world. Next drive to Geysir where you will find the popular hot springs and geysers including the powerful Strokkur, the country’s most famous geyser, shooting vast jets of boiling water up to 40 meters high. Finish your day at the waterfall of Gullfoss, one of Iceland’s most iconic and beloved waterfalls.

 Night in the Fludir area– breakfast included

Girl on Diamond Beach in Iceland

Take the South Coast road and observe the Eyjafjallajökull and Mýrdalsjökull glaciers as you drive through lands. Stop at the black sand beaches and observe the bird cliffs on the ocean-side of the road.

Night in the Kirkjubæjarklaustur area– breakfast included

Iceberg in Jokulsarlon lagoon, Iceland

Take a hike around the area of Skaftafell and discover the spectacular trails of the Vatnajökull National Park. Then, drive east to the Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon and be amazed by the icebergs that are cast off from Europe’s largest glacier. It almost seems like you are in Greenland for a minute or two.

 Night in the Jökulsárlón area– breakfast included

Iceland Travel - Stunning Vatnajokull glacier and mountains in Iceland

After discovering Europe’s largest glacier: Vatnajökull, move to the verdant region of Kirkjubæjarklaustur: ancient lava flows covered by a thick layer of moss and waterfalls. End your day by crossing the verdant region of Kirkjubæjarklaustur and the long of the black desert of Myrdalssandur back to Vík.

Night in the Vík area– breakfast included

blue lagoon near Reykjavik

Drive along the southern coast of the Reykjanes peninsula heading to Keflavík. Observe the savage coasts and lunar landscapes formed by numerous volcanic eruptions mixed with the turquoise waters of the Blue Lagoon.

 Night in the Blue Lagoon area– breakfast included

blue lagoon near Reykjavik

Sadly, it’s time to drop your rental car off at Keflavík International airport for your flight home. If you have a late flight, why not take a little moment to relax with a pre-flight soak at the Blue Lagoon.