Scenic Iceland
13 Night 14 Day
Tour Plan
Day 01
Reykjavik
Day 01 - Arrive Reykjavik
Upon arrival in Reykjavik, complete customs and immigration formalities. Meet and greet at the airport, and transfer to your hotel and check in. The rest of the day is free on your own. Overnight at your hotel in Reykjavik.
Day 02
Blue Lagoon
Day 02
Hallgrimskirkja Church
Day 02
Open-air Arbaer Museum
Day 02
Presidential Residence
Day 02
Recreational center of Laugardalur
Day 02 - Reykjavik : Reykjavik city tour and Blue Lagoon
After breakfast, proceed for a half day city tour of Reykjavik in the first half. You'll see top attractions like the Hallgrimskirkja church, the presidential residence at Bessastadir, the fish market in Hafnarfjordur, the open-air Arbaer Museum and the recreational center of Laugardalur.Later, proceed for the "Blue Lagoon "listed as one of National Geographic's most remarkable places in the world. Soak in warm geothermal, mineral-rich aqua waters, and then look into the many other lavish amenities and add-on services, such as an in-water massage. After having enjoyed all that Blue Lagoon has to offer, take a scenic ride back to Reykjavík.Overnight at your hotel in Reykjavik.
Day 03
Snaefellsnes National Park
Day 03
Stykkisholmur fishing village
Day 03 - Reykjavik : Snaefellsnes National Park
After breakfast, proceed for an adventure to western Iceland for a tour of the scenic Snaefellsnes Peninsula and Snaefellsnes National Park. Later, return to Reykjavík through the traditional fishing village of Stykkisholmur. Overnight at your hotel in Reykjavik.
Day 04
Akureyri
Day 04
Borgarnes Valley
Day 04
Glaumbaer Museum
Day 04
Oxnadalsheidi highlands
Day 04
Skagafjordur valley
Day 04 - Reykjavik to Akureyri via Farmlands and mountains of the North West
After breakfast, checkout and head northwards via the tunnel of Hvalfjordur to Borgarnes and Skagafjordur, the valley of horses. A visit to the folk museum of Glaumbaer, an ancient farm with a turf roof, before continuing via highlands, Oxnadalsheidi, to the capital of the north of Iceland, Akureyri. Upon arrival from this full day tour, check in at your hotel in Akureyri. Overnight at your hotel in Akureyri.
Day 05
Godafoss Waterfall
Day 05
Jardbodin
Day 05
Lake Myvatn
Day 05
Namaskaros bubbling sulphur mud-pits and steaming vents
Day 05
Whale watching tour from Akureyri
Day 05 - Lake Myvatn area
After breakfast, proceed for a full day tour of Myvatan. Myvatn is a shallow eutrophic lake in a dramatic landscape dominated by volcanic landforms such as pseudo craters and the lava pillars in Dimmuborgir. Myvatn is a geothermal area with high activity and a place where all your senses will be called upon as we stop at Namaskaro's bubbling sulphur mud-pits and steaming vents. We visit Jardbodin, the Blue lagoon of the North, where it is possible to bathe. Entrance is not included but can be booked beforehand.On our way back to Akureyri, we stop at Godafoss Waterfall. In the afternoon we proceed for Whale watching tour from Akureyri. Overnight at your hotel in Akureyri.
Day 06
Breiddalsvik area
Day 06
Dettifoss Falls
Day 06
Egilsstadir town
Day 06
Modrudalsoraefi Plateau
Day 06 - Akureyri to Breiddalsvik area via Dettifoss waterfall and East Iceland
After breakfast, checkout from your hotel in Akureyri, and depart for the most powerful waterfall in Europe, Dettifoss. We then drive through the highland Plateau Modrudalsoraefi via Egilsstadir town towards the sparsely populated and very beautiful Eastfjords with its small fishing villages and magnificent mountains. Overnight at you hotel in Breiddalsvik area.
Day 07
Djupivogur Village
Day 07
Hofn Village
Day 07
Jokulsarlon Glacier lagoon boat tour
Day 07
Skaftafell National Park
Day 07
Vatnajokull glacier
Day 07 - Breiddalsvik area to area near Skaftafell National ParkFjords, Glacier and Glacier Lagoon
After breakfast, checkout from your hotel at the Breiddalsvik area and travel along the East Coast with its many fjords and dramatic coastline, passing the villages Djupivogur and Hofn. We drive along Vatnajokull glacier before getting to the magnificent Jokulsarlon Glacier lagoon. Here wetake the boat tour for a closer look at the icebergs in the lagoon. From this icy area, we drive to Skaftafell National Park, an enchanting green oasis flourishing between many surrounding glaciers. Overnight in a hotel close to the Skaftafell National Park area.
Day 8
Black sand beach of Reynisfjara
Day 8
Eldhraun the largest mass of lava to have ever flowed on the face of the earth
Day 8
Lava Center
Day 8
Optional horseback ride
Day 8
Selfoss countryside area
Day 8
Seljalandsfoss waterfall
Day 8
Skogafoss waterfall
Day 8 - Skaftafell National Parkto Selfoss : South Shore black beaches and lava fields
Today we cross Eldhraun, the largest mass of lava to have ever flowed on the face of the earth to the famous black beach of Reynisfjara, known for its colony of puffins and unusual rock formations. Along the South shore, we view the fantastic Skogafoss waterfall and the picturesque Seljalandsfoss waterfall. We learn about the forces of volcanic activity at Lava Center before reaching to the countryside area of Selfoss where we check in to a hotel. Later in the evening you can go for an optional horseback ride. Overnight at your hotel in Selfoss.
Day 09
Solheimajokull Glacier Hike
Day 09
Towering cliffs on Icelands south coast
Day 09 - Selfoss, Waterfalls & Glacier Hike
After breakfast, proceed for the Mile-long Atlantic beaches bordered by towering cliffs and covered in volcanic black sand, creating breathtakingly beautiful scenery on Iceland's south coast. Join on an exhilarating hike and ice climb on the Solheimajokull Glacier, a rugged hub of ancient frozen water. Equipment is provided for you to explore this magnificent phenomenon. If you're lucky enough to visit on a sunny day, you're likely to see a colourful rainbow in the mighty spray. Overnight at your hotel in Selfoss.
Day 10
Stop at a large ocean cave Vestmannaeyjar archipelago
Day 10
Vestmannaeyjar archipelago
Day 10 - Selfoss : Vestmannaeyjar Islands
After breakfast, proceed for the Vestmannaeyjar archipelago, also known as the Westman Islands. It is one of Iceland's finest natural wonders. Stop at a large ocean cave to enjoy the acoustics of musical instruments being played within. Overnight at your hotel in Selfoss.
Day 11
Era Viking Lodge
Day 11
Thjorsardalur Valley
Day 11 - Selfoss : Reykjavik : Game of Thrones Filming Locations
After breakfast, checkout from your hotel in Selfoss and then proceed for the footsteps of well-known characters from critically acclaimed game of thrones with a knowledgeable guide. Then arrive at the stunning Thjorsardalur Valley, home to the Settlement Era Viking Lodge. Some of the darkest moments and most elaborate scenes of the series were filmed here. As a bonus, see several of the locations from the Hollywood film The Secret Life of Walter Mitty before reaching at Reykjavik. Overnight at your hotel in Reykjavik.
Day 12
Geysir and Strokkur hot springs
Day 12
Gulfoss Waterfall
Day 12
Thingvellir National - the Great Atlantic Rift
Day 12 - Reykjavik : Gulfoss waterfall & Golden Circle
After breakfast, proceed to visit Gulfoss, Golden waterfall which is considered by many to be the most beautiful in the country. Also visit the neighbouring Geyser hot spring area with the world famous Geysir and Strokkur hot springs and boiling mud pools. Then we continue visiting into Iceland's interior to check out Thingvellir National Park where the forces of the Great Atlantic Rift are clearly visible with the North American and European tectonic plates, drifting apart at a rate of 2-6 cm per year. It is an area of truly outstanding beauty, as well as geological and historical significance. Overnight at your hotel in Reykjavik.
Day 13
Lava Tubes
Day 13 - Reykjavik : Underground Craters & Caves
After breakfast, proceed to uncover some of Iceland's most spectacular sights hidden deep beneath the ground. Squeeze through narrow cave entrances and venture into a veiled world of extraordinary, colourful grottos, intricate lava craters, natural stalactites and rock formations. Embark on this afternoon adventure and explore the natural phenomenon of Iceland's underground world. See curious rock creations and awe-inspiring stalactites and discover how they were created. Ramble along rocky passages, through bizarre caves, and into dark and intriguing grottos. As you go, hear the history of how the surfaces of lava flow hardened, leaving fluid lava to flow in tubes underneath. Overnight at your hotel in Reykjavik.
Day 14 - Depart Reykjavik
After breakfast, checkout from your hotel and transfer to the airport for the flight back to India.