Discover Iceland's Midnight Sun
Explore the capital city of Reykjavík, Þingvellir & Vatnajökull National Parks, Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Látrabjarg, Siglufjörður, the Golden Circle route & more!
| Style | Value Vacation Dedicated tour escorts & guides throughout | ||
| Departures | May 2026 – September 2027 | Group Size | 20 travelers max |
| Themes | Active, History & Culture, Bucket List, Nature & Wildlife | ||
| Activity Level | |||
| What to Expect | This fast-paced, escorted tour includes a reasonable amount of walking or hiking and requires an average level of physical fitness. Travel safely and confidently with our new health & safety protocols. | ||
| Already booked? | Find everything you need to know before you go, including information about passport & visa requirements, flights, luggage, and more. | ||
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Experience the magical atmosphere and untamed beauty of Iceland's nature, breathtaking scenery and unique history. Energize your spirit and soothe your body with geothermal hot springs in the Land of the Midnight Sun. Discover the iconic fjords, charming countryside, towering glaciers, and more. Let your mind be inspired by the culture, from ancient to modern, in the world’s most northerly capital of Reykjavik, a UNESCO City of Literature, and home of one of the world’s oldest Parliaments. All the while, a backdrop of rugged mountains and icy glaciers serve as a constant reminder of Iceland’s tumultuous, volcanic past.
Package includes
- Flights
- Coach
- Transfers
- Hotel
- Meals
- Guides
- Round-trip flights from New York (JFK) or Newark (EWR) to Reykjavik, including taxes & fees
- All ground transportation and transfers
- 11 nights accommodations in Tourist Class hotels with guaranteed early check in
- 20 Meals: 11 breakfast daily, plus 9 dinners
- Comprehensive touring program including entrance fees
- Professional, English-speaking driver/guide
Optional add-ons
- Flights from other cities are available. Request pricing when making your reservation.
- Want to extend your stay before the tour starts or after the tour ends? Request details when making your reservation.
Why you'll love it
- Relax from your flight with guaranteed early check in upon arrival before setting out on your Iceland adventure.
- Explore Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Journey to Snæfellsnes Peninsula and witness the dramatic landscapes covered in lava fields, volcanoes, glaciers, and coastal cliffs.
- Embark on a lava cave tour and travel 115 feet underground to the interior of the Earth.
- Observe a variety of seabirds at the cliffs of Látrabjarg, the most western point of Iceland and Europe.
- Learn about local milk production and sample ice cream at a family-run dairy farm
- Explore Víðimýri, one of Iceland’s few preserved turf churches, and the nearby Glaumbær turf farm museum
- Get the opportunity to spot humpback and minke whales, harbour porpoises and dolphins during a whale watching experience in Eyjafjörður.
- Explore Vatnajökull National Park, home to massive glaciers, ice caves, rugged mountains, and waterfalls.
- Relax and soak at the Vök Nature Baths.
- Get a close-up view of the Seljalandsfoss waterfall as you walk along a trail that leads behind the falls for a unique behind-the-scenes view.
- Travel along the famous Golden Circle route and admire Iceland's stunning scenery.
- Visit a tomato growing geothermal greenhouse and learn about Iceland's most important use of geothermal energy before enjoying an up-close look at Icelandic horses.
Itinerary at a Glance
- 1 Depart USA/Overnight Flight
- 2 Reykjavik
- 3 Þingvellir & Snæfellsnes Peninsula
- 4 West Fjords & Dynjandi Waterfall
- 5 Iceland's Westernmost Point
- 6 Westfjords to Northwest Iceland
- 7 Heading North
- 8 Siglufjörður & Whale Watching
- 9 Geological Wonders and Nature Baths
- 10 Eastfjords and Geothermal Bathing
- 11 Vatnajökull National Park, Glaciers & Glacier Lagoon
- 12 The South Coast & Golden Circle
- 13 Reykjavik/USA
Dates & Prices
Detailed Itinerary
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Day 1 Depart USA/Overnight Flight
- Depart the USA on your overnight flight to Reykjavik, Iceland
Day 2 Reykjavik
- Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel
- Spend the balance of the day at leisure
Hótel Klettur or similar
Day 3 Þingvellir & Snæfellsnes Peninsula
- Explore Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Journey through the Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Fosshotel Stykkishólmur or similarBreakfast & dinner
Day 4 West Fjords & Dynjandi Waterfall
- Enjoy a scenic Ferry Baldur ride over Breiðafjörður Bay
- Admire the seven-level picturesque Dynjandi waterfall
Hotel Flókalundur or similarBreakfast & dinner
Day 5 Iceland's Westernmost Point
- Visit the Hnjótur Folk Museum
- Admire the seabirds cliffs in Látrabjarg
- Explore the red sand beach of Rauðisandur
Hotel Flókalundur or similarBreakfast & dinner
Day 6 Westfjords to Northwest Iceland
- Travel from Westfjords to Northwest Iceland
- Learn about local milk production and sample ice cream at a family-run dairy farm
Hotel Laugarbakki or similarBreakfast & dinner
Day 7 Heading North
- Pass through Hvammstangi, Iceland’s seal capital, and see the legendary Hvítserkur sea stack.
- Explore Víðimýri, one of Iceland’s few preserved turf churches, and the nearby Glaumbær turf farm museum
- Continue along a scenic high mountain road to Akureyri, the capital of North Iceland
Sæluhús Studio Apartments or similarBreakfast & dinner
Day 8 Siglufjörður & Whale Watching
- Enjoy a whale-watching tour in Eyjafjörður
- En route to Siglufjörður, stop at a rare deserted valley
- Visit the Herring Era Museum, Iceland’s largest maritime museum
Sæluhús Studio Apartments or similarBreakfast
Day 9 Geological Wonders and Nature Baths
- Visit Goðafoss, the waterfall of the Gods
- Explore Lake Mývatn and surrounding area
- Explore the Dettifoss waterfall in Vatnajökull National Park
- Visit the Vök geothermal pools
Lake Hotel Egilsstadir or similarBreakfast & dinner
Day 10 Eastfjords and Geothermal Bathing
- Admire the beautiful fjord landscapes in the East Fjords
- Visit the Petra Stone Collection, a privately owned collection of stones from Eastern Fjords
- Witness Europe's most voluminous glacier, Vatnajökull
Hotel Höfn or similarBreakfast & dinner
Day 11 Vatnajökull National Park, Glaciers & Glacier Lagoon
- Embark on a boat ride on the magnificent Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon
- Explore the black sands of Diamond beach
- Tour Vatnajökull National Park
Hotel Vík or similarBreakfast & dinner
Day 12 The South Coast & Golden Circle
- Take in the beautiful view of Skógafoss waterfall
- Explore a behind-the-scenes view of the Seljalandsfoss waterfall
- Visit the Lava Center in Hvolsvöllur
- Stop at Friðheimar, a geothermal greenhouse
- Admire Gullfoss, the beautiful double “Golden Falls”
Hótel Klettur or similarBreakfast & dinner
Day 13 Reykjavik/USA
- Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the USA
Breakfast
Hotels
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Trip Details
- What should I know before I go?We've compiled a comprehensive checklist, including information on how to pay your balance due, flights & transfers, packing & luggage, and more.
- Do I need a visa or other documents? Are there any entry requirements?Please review the visa & entry requirements.
- Can I make changes to my trip?Want to upgrade your seats? Depart from another city? Stay a few extra days? Something else? Just ask!
- Can I bring my kids? Are there any age restrictions?To book this package, you must be 18 or older. Your traveling companions must be 8 or older at time of travel.
- Should I purchase travel insurance?Yes! We recommend you purchase travel insurance to help protect you and your travel investment against the unexpected. For your convenience, we offer a plan provided by Travelex Insurance Services.
- What's the fine print?Review the terms & conditions for this package.
What should I know about Iceland?Check out our guide for practical travel tips, the best time to go, videos, and more.
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