Start your Icelandic adventure by exploring the charming capital city, Reykjavik. Get a feel for Iceland's culture and history through a guided tour of the city. Visit Perlan Museum for panoramic views of the city.
Experience Iceland's natural wonders with a day tour of the Golden Circle. Visit the Geysir Geothermal Area and see eruptions of hot springs. Hike through Thingvellir National Park and witness the mid-Atlantic rift. End the day with a relaxing soak in Secret Lagoon.
Go on a breathtaking tour of ice caves in Húsafell, a scenic drive from The Golden Circle. Explore the largest man-made ice cave in the world, Into the Glacier, surrounded by blue and white icy walls. Afterward, hike through Hraunfossar Waterfalls.
Take a scenic domestic flight to Akureyri, Iceland's biggest small town. Take a stroll in one of Iceland's most charming streets, Hafnarstræti. Visit Akureyri Churchand enjoy a local Trout dinner.
Go on a Whale watching excursion in the Arctic waters of Húsavík. Afterward, visit the stunning Godafoss Waterfall and Dimmuborgir Lava Formations at Lake Mývatn.
Embark on a scenic road trip along the East Fjords, and witness picturesque views of Iceland's countryside, waterfalls and fjords. Along the way, stop by Egilsstaðir town and enjoy a traditional Icelandic meal.
Experience a thrilling glacier hike atop Iceland's largest glacier, Vatnajökull. Discover the majestic beauty of storied ice formations and crevasses.
Take a short drive to Skaftafell, a national park that combines glaciers, mountains and rugged scenery. Hike Svartifoss Waterfall and explore Arctic rivers and activities, including kayaking and ice climbing.
Observe the incredible beauty of Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, an outpost of brightly glowing blue icebergs. Walk the black shores of Diamond Beach and take a Zodiac boat tour amidst the ice floes.
Embark on a self-guided tour of the Sólheimasandur Plane Crash, where you can see the wreckage of a famous 1973 crash. Visit Vík, the southernmost village in Iceland for a walk on the stunning Black Sand Beach.
Take a drive to the Reykjanes Peninsula, a geothermal wonderland on the outskirts of Reykjavik. Explore the Blue Lagoon Geothermal Spa and end the day with the Northern Lights.
Go on a road trip along Iceland's West Coast, known for its dramatic sights of massive sea cliffs and picturesque towns. Stop by the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, a national park that offers glacier hiking and lava field exploration.
Experience Reykjavik's famed nightlife while savoring the city's unique food with a guided tour. Discover the best local restaurants and taverns, and enjoy locally brewed beers and cocktails.
Depart from Iceland, feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. Don't forget to grab souvenirs from the Iceland Duty-Free Shop.
Consider renting a car or taking a domestic flight to travel to locations outside of Reykjavik. All listed destinations have local transportation options available. Estimated total travel costs are $500 per person.
If you have more time, extend your stay at any of the national parks, such as the Þingvellir National Park or the Skaftafell National Park. For less time, remove the East Fjords road trip but keep the Húsafell Ice Cave Tour.
Iceland has only one international airport, Keflavík International Airport (KEF), which is 50 km from Reykjavik City Center.