Best of Iceland featuring the Northern Lights

What's Included

• Golden Circle Tour

  Travel the Golden Circle and straddle the continents in Thingvellir National Park.

• Reykjavík Walking Tour

  Tour the old section of Reykjavík on foot.

• Snæfellsnes Peninsula Journey

  Journey to Snæfellsnes Peninsula with its picture-perfect vistas.

• Hraunfossar Waterfalls Visit

  Stand in awe before the misty Hraunfossar waterfalls and watch the water cascade over lava rocks.

• Langjökull Glacier Experience

  Ascend the massive Langjokull glacier via mountain truck.

• Icelandic Goat Farm Visit

  Learn about Icelandic goats and how local farmers brought this rare breed back from the brink of extinction.

• Icelandic Horse Farm Visit

  Get acquainted with the famous Icelandic horse breed on a family-owned farm.

• Lava Bread Tasting

  Try a piece of lava bread and learn how locals use geothermal energy to cook food.

What's Not Included

• Meals Not Specified

  Meals are not included unless specifically mentioned in the itinerary.

• Personal Expenses

  Personal expenses such as souvenirs and additional activities are not included.

• Optional Activities

  Optional activities such as the Sky Lagoon experience or virtual ride are not included.

Experiences

• Ascend the massive Langjokull glacier via mountain truck.
• Learn about Icelandic goats and how local farmers brought this rare breed back from the brink of extinction.
• Get acquainted with the famous Icelandic horse breed on a family-owned farm.

Culinaries

• Taste homemade specialties during a goat farm visit.
• Indulge in Icelandic cuisine at a local restaurant.
• Try a piece of lava bread and learn how locals use geothermal energy to cook food.

Must See

• Travel the Golden Circle and straddle the continents in Thingvellir National Park.
• Tour the old section of Reykjavík on foot.
• Journey to Snæfellsnes Peninsula with its picture-perfect vistas.
• Stand in awe before the misty Hraunfossar waterfalls and watch the water cascade over lava rocks.

Choice Highlights

Reykjavík Located in southwestern Iceland, the capital and largest city of Iceland is said to be the location of the first permanent settlement. It is believed that the city was established around AD 870. Until the 18th century, there was no urban development, but the city was founded in 1786 as an official trading town and grew steadily over the next decades. Soon Reykjavík became the national center of commerce, population, and governmental activities. The city is rated among the cleanest, greenest, and safest cities in the world.

Golden Circle The Golden Circle is the most popular tourist route from Reykjavík in South Iceland. Two main stops on the route are the national park Thingvellir and the waterfall Gullfoss (Golden Falls). The route covers about 300 kilometers looping from Reykjavík into central Iceland and back.

Thingvellir National Park Around 930, the Althing general assembly was established in Thingvellir. A law passed in 1928 protecting the area, which shall remain the property of the Icelandic nation under the preservation of the Althing. Thingvellir National Park was officially founded in 1930, marking the 1,000th anniversary of the Althing. In 2004, the park became a World Heritage Site. Throughout the park, visitors can travel among the many hiking trails.

Gullfoss One of the most popular tourist attractions in Iceland is Gullfoss, an incredible waterfall located in the canyon of Hvita river in southwest Iceland. As one first approaches the falls, the crevice is obscured from view, so that it appears that a mighty river magically vanishes into the earth. The falls offer a spectacular view of the forces and beauty of the untouched nature in Iceland. On a sunny day, a rainbow can be seen over the falls. In 1907, Gullfoss was owned by a local farmer, who was approached by an Englishman who wanted to buy it to produce electricity. Although the farmer declined the Englishman’s generous offer, he leased it to him. After the farmer’s passing, his daughter went to great lengths to save Gullfoss to stop construction that would damage it. She is often called Iceland’s first environmentalist. In 1979, Gullfoss was designated as a nature preserve and permanently protected for the public to enjoy.

Horse Farm Visit

Snaefellsnes Peninsula Snæfellsnes Peninsula is situated in western Iceland and has been named Iceland in Miniature because many national sights can be found in the area, including the Snæfellsjokull volcano. The bodies of water surrounding the peninsula include the Atlantic Ocean, Faxafloi Bay and Breiðafjorður. The Snæfellsnes Peninsula is known for its natural beauty where mountains, lava fields, and water can be seen all around.

Impact Moment Experience an Impact Moment with a visit to Jóhanna’s goat farm. Here, she has helped to bring this unique breed, dating back to the time of Iceland’s settlement, back from the brink of extinction.

Langjokull Glacier

Hraunfossar Waterfalls

Mode of Transport

Travel through Iceland's breathtaking landscapes via mountain truck, exploring glaciers, waterfalls, and geothermal wonders, with convenient transfers between key locations.

Accommodation

Stay at the Centerhotel Midgardur in Reykjavik and Hotel Hamar, offering comfortable accommodations with easy access to Iceland's stunning landscapes and cultural sites.