Travel Type
Guided Tours
Duration
9 Days/8 Nights
Country
Iceland
Embark on an extraordinary 9-day journey across Iceland, where dramatic landscapes, natural wonders, and unique cultural experiences come together for an unforgettable adventure. This carefully curated itinerary takes you around the island, showcasing the very best of Iceland’s iconic highlights and hidden gems, perfectly balanced between exploration, relaxation, and authentic local encounters.
Inclusions
– 8-night accommodation in standard rooms with private facilities
– 11 meals: 8 Icelandic breakfasts and 3 dinners; buffets or two-course local-cuisine dinners in the countryside with coffee / tea
– Souvenir Icelandic Search and Rescue keyring
– Entrance to the Aurora Reykjavik Northern Lights Centre
– Entrance to the Herring Era Maritime Museum
– Microbrewery visit and beer tasting in Breiddalsvik
– Horse show in Borgarfjördur
– Use of crampons / cleats (if needed) for walking on snow / ice covered surfaces
– Northern lights guided hunt on foot one evening, including use of crampons and headlight
– Northern lights “wake-up call” option during the night on days 2-7 (available at most countryside hotels)
– Transportation by motorcoach, including free Wi-Fi on board
– Round-trip airport transfers
– Information meeting with guide (day 1)
Exclusions
International flights – Meals and beverages other than those mentioned – Baggage porterage at airport/hotel – Personal travel insurance (highly recommended) – All other items not mentioned in the Inclusions.
Additional Information
Note
If you have added extra nights in Reykjavík before your tour, our guide will meet you and the group for the start of the tour on day 2 according to the itinerary.
Special Notes
– Northern lights are dependent on weather conditions and sightings are not guaranteed. We reserve the right to alter routes without prior notice, due to road conditions
– A minimum of 3 passengers is required to guarantee each departure, max. 24 passengers
1
DAY 1 ARRIVAL IN REYKJAVIK
Arrival at Keflavik International airport. Transfer from the airport to your hotel. (Please note that hotels in Iceland start check-in around 2:00pm, and early check-in is not guaranteed. Most hotels will be happy to store your luggage if you are not able to check-in early). If you arrive earlier in the day, you might consider adding a day tour. One of our favorite activities after a long flight is to visit one of the neighborhood geothermal pools. It is refreshing to relax in the warm water, breathing in the fresh Icelandic air. It’s a great way to get to see Icelandic daily life and maybe meet a few locals. It’s also nice to take a stroll in the old city center, perhaps visiting one of the museums or relaxing with a cup of coffee in a cozy café. Dinner is at leisure. Reykjavik offers a multitude of restaurants and/or coffee-houses, making dinner a great way to get better acquainted with Iceland’s capital. Tonight, there will be an information meeting at your hotel. You will meet your guide, travel companions, and learn more about the tour.
Accommodation : Reykjavik for 1 night
2
DAY 2 THE GOLDEN CIRCLE AND THE SOUTH SHORE (APPROX. 325 KM)
Breakfast at your hotel. Your guide will meet you in the lobby of the hotel. Start your adventure by visiting the fascinating Aurora Reykjavik Northern Lights Centre. You’ll get a great introduction to northern lights, how they are formed and the folklore surrounding them. You’ll also get tips about how to capture northern lights on film. Continue to the Golden Circle natural wonders. Explore Gullfoss waterfall, a spectacular sight in winter when frozen mid-cascade. Continue to the geothermal fields of Geysir with bubbling mud pools and the high-spouting Strokkur hot spring (and other geysers). Continue along the south shore and stop to admire the waterfalls Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss before continuing to Dyrholaey and the black sand beaches of Iceland’s South Shore. Continue to the village of Vik. Dinner and overnight in the Vik area.
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation : Vik area for 1 night
3
DAY 3 VATNAJOKULL NATIONAL PARK AND SKAFTAFELL ARE (APPROX. 265 KM)
Breakfast at your hotel. Today, you’ll be visiting the southern area of Vatnajokull National Park, named after Europe’s largest glacier. The total park area covers almost 14% of Iceland, making it the largest national park in Western Europe! Visit the national park’s famous Skaftafell area, a site of outstanding natural beauty dominated by several magnificent glaciers. Visit Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon where you can enjoy the breath-taking sight of icebergs floating in the fantastic 180m (591 ft.) deep glacial lagoon (make sure your camera is loaded and ready!) Nearby is the dramatic beauty of Diamond Beach, where shrinking icebergs settle on the black sands before they drift out to sea. Dinner and overnight in Southeast Iceland or in the Hofn area.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Hofn area for 1 night
4
DAY 4 THE EAST FJORDS (APPROX. 260 KM)
Breakfast at your hotel. Get ready to enjoy some amazing views today! Drive through Almannaskard pass, stopping to admire the majestic coastline. Continue to an area of towering mountains plunging vertically into the sea that form the magnificent East Fjords. Keep your hand on your camera and keep an eye out for wild reindeer, which can sometimes be seen in the area during the winter months. You will also pass villages, each with its own special history and charm. One of these is the tiny village of Breiddalsvik. Here, you’ll visit the local Beljandi microbrewery and sample some of the beer. You’ll meet one of the townsfolk and get a feel for life in a small town. Drive to Egilsstadir town, located near Iceland’s largest forest and a lake said to be home to a legendary (friendly) monster. Egilsstadir is also getting a name for itself for its excellent locally sourced cuisine, and you will surely enjoy some of it at dinner. Dinner and overnight in the Eastfjords area.
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation : Eastfjords area for 1 night
5
DAY 5 LAKE MYVATN AREA (APPROX. 255 KM)
Breakfast at your hotel. Explore the empty vastness of the highland desert plateau Modrudalsoraefi, desolate and yet hauntingly beautiful in its winter snows, as you head towards the Lake Myvatn area. On the way, stop at Dettifoss, Europe’s largest and most powerful waterfall*. Continue onwards to Namaskard pass with its boiling mud pools and vibrant colors. We often feel like we are visiting another planet when we come here, and you may the same way. It’s such a surreal experience! Explore the natural beauty of the Lake Myvatn area, including the pseudo craters at Skutustadir and the Laxa Salmon River. You will probably see why this area, especially during the wintertime, has been so popular with movie makers. Overnight stay in the Myvatn area.
*The visit to Dettifoss waterfall depends on weather and road conditions and cannot be guaranteed.
*The visit to Dettifoss waterfall depends on weather and road conditions and cannot be guaranteed.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Myvatn area for 1 night
6
DAY 6 AKUREYRI AND THE TROLL PENINSULA (APPROX. 235 KM)
Breakfast at your hotel. Start the day by exploring the peculiar lava formations at Dimmuborgir. The name means “Dark Citadels” in Icelandic, and they certainly look as though were built by fantasy creatures. There are local legends that elves live here. Visit the magnificent Godafoss waterfall, one of the most important symbols of North Iceland. Afterwards, drive to Akureyri, the colorful northern “capital” of Iceland. The town has charming buildings and a beautiful view of the Eyjafjordur fjord. After spending some time in Akureyri, continue along the coastal roads of Eyjafjordur and the Troll Peninsula. This is a beautiful drive along steep mountains with amazing views over the Arctic Sea and the black sand coastline. Enjoy a stop in Siglufjordur, a town set in a beautiful fjord of the same name. This town has some of the finest timber buildings in the country, beautifully restored to their original glory. Visit Siglufjordur’s award-winning Herring-Era Maritime Museum. The museum recreates the atmosphere of the early 20th century, when Siglufjordur was transformed into a frontier-like boom town, thanks to a large migration of herring. The museum will transport you back to that exciting time. Afterwards, head along majestic mountains and narrow passes to Skagafjordur, considered to be one of the finest places in Iceland for horse breeding. Overnight in Northwest Iceland.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Akureyri area for 1 night
Optional Excursions : Forest Lagoon Baths – Relax in a lovely geothermal lagoon in a peaceful fjord and forest setting | Duration: Flexible time | Included: Bathing fee and towel | Not Included: Swimsuit (rentals available)
7
DAY 7 SKAGAFJORDUR – BORGARFJORDUR (APPROX. 350 KM)
Breakfast at your hotel. Today you will enjoy an introduction to the unique Icelandic horse breed with its special fifth gait, the tolt. Icelandic horses are very important to the country’s history. These gentle horses are known as the Icelandic people’s most faithful servant. Continue towards the village of Blonduos, built on both sides of the river Blanda. This is a part of Iceland known from the Icelandic literary work Vatnsdaela Saga. Cross the Holtavorduheidi plateau taking you into West Iceland. Drive through Borgarfjordur, a region that has been getting international recognition for its diverse landscapes and its Viking history. Dinner and overnight stay in the Borgarfjordur area.
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation : Borgarfjordur area for 1 night
8
DAY 8 BORGARFJORDUR – THINGVELLIR – REYKJAVIK (APPROX. 205 KM)
Breakfast at your hotel. Visit some of West Iceland’s beautiful natural wonders. Drive to Deildartunguhver, the most powerful hot spring in Europe. Stop to admire the beautiful Hraunfossar waterfalls, where brightly blue water rushes through black lava formations. Nearby is Barnafoss, a waterfall with a brilliantly blue color. Drive through the scenic and mountain lined Hvalfjordur fjord to Lake Thingvallavatn, Iceland’s largest lake, and Thingvellir National Park. This UNESCO heritage site is where the world’s oldest continuing parliamentary government was founded in the 10th century. It is also the place where the North American and European tectonic plates meet. You will have the unusual experience of walking between two continents! Afterwards, head to Reykjavik for a last night in the colorful capital city. Your guide will bid you farewell at your hotel. Overnight stay in Reykjavik. Dinner is on your own.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Reykjavik for 1 night
9
DAY 9 FAREWELL TO THE LAND OF FIRE AND ICE
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer without assistance from your hotel to Keflavík International Airport before your return flight.
Meals : Breakfast
HOTEL OPTIONS OR SIMILAR
Reykjavik: Radisson RED Hotel 4*
Vik Area: Dyrhólaey Hotel 4*
Eastfjords Area: Höfn Hotel 4*
Akureyri: Akureyri Hotel 4*
Borgarfjördur Area: Hamar Hotel 4*
Rates in CA$, per person, starting from | |||
| Departures 2026-2027 | Double Occupancy | Single Occupancy | |
| 24 Passengers Maximum | |||
| November 4, 2026 | 5245 | 6845 | |
| October 7, 21, 2026 February 10, 2027 March 10, 31, 2027 April 7, 2027 | 5460 | 7100 | |
| Supplement | |||
| Forrest Lagoon Baths on day 5 | 125 | ||
Product Code: IT
**Prices in this document are for information only; they were issued at press time, for the current year. Please note that due to exchange rates and temporary promotions, they can increase or decrease at any time. Contact your travel agent for the price and promotion of the moment. Prices include the contribution of customers to the Compensation Fund for clients of Quebec travel agents.
*** PLEASE CAREFULLY READ OUR TERMS & CONDITIONS. ***
Iceland Complete Northern Lights Edition – Detailed Itinerary
Iceland Complete Northern Lights Edition – Detailed Itinerary
