Perfect 12-Day Adventure Package to Iceland with Ice Cave Tour

Discover the magnificent sights of the Golden Circle sightseeing route on day two of your adventure package.

After breakfast in Reykjavik, you'll meet the expert local guide leading you on your eight-day Ring Road tour, plus the other travelers in your group. It's a small-group tour, so you'll have plenty of opportunities throughout the week to ask your guide questions and learn more about Iceland's history, geography, and culture.

You'll board the minibus and head out of the city to your first sight of the day, Thingvellir National Park. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of three national parks in Iceland. It has lakes, waterfalls, rivers, mountains, mossy lava fields, forests, and canyons.

Thingvellir sits between two tectonic plates that are drifting apart. It's one of the best places in the world to witness this tectonic activity, which usually takes place below the earth's surface. 

Your guide will tell you about the area's geology, and you'll learn about its history, too. Thingvellir is where the world's first parliament, the Althingi, was founded in 930 A.D.

From here, you'll continue to the Geysir geothermal area in the Haukadalur Valley. It's a volcanic area with a distinctive mix of bubbling mud pots, steam vents, and spouting hot springs. 

Head to the Strokkur geyser to see it erupt — it shoots hot water 130 feet (about 40 meters) in the air every few minutes. Get your camera ready to capture it!

The final stop on the day's sightseeing tour is the mighty Gullfoss waterfall. Fed by glacier meltwater, this two-tiered cascade roars down 105 feet (about 32 meters). You can walk along its edge and listen to the thunderous noise while enjoying the view. 

Your guide will now take you to your accommodation, which will be nearby. You can spend the evening relaxing or waiting to see if the majestic northern lights appear — if the skies are clear of clouds, you'll be in with a chance.

You'll then rest up for the night in your Golden Circle accommodation.

Enjoy a thrilling glacier hike and explore the highlights of Iceland's South Coast on day three of your 12-day trip.

After breakfast at your accommodation near the Golden Circle, you'll rejoin the group and start your day's adventure. 

First, you'll stop at two waterfalls: Skogafoss and Seljalandsfoss. Both are about 200 feet (roughly 60 meters) tall, but that's where the similarities end. Seljalandsfoss is narrow and has a beautiful cavern behind it, while Skogafoss is broad and powerful.

From here, you'll continue your drive along the South Coast to reach the Solheimajokull glacier, one of the outlet tongues of the Myrdalsjokull ice cap. You'll meet a glacier-hiking guide and receive all the necessary safety equipment for a glacier hike. After a quick safety briefing, you'll be ready to go.

Hiking a glacier is an incredible experience, not to be missed during your time in Iceland. You'll climb caverns and walk across one of the world's most dramatic landscapes, enjoying sweeping views of the icy wonderland around you. 

While here, you can fill up your water bottle with some of the purest water you'll ever have — drinking right from the source is something you won't forget! Don't forget to bring your camera to capture the views, too.

After the glacier hike, you'll return to the minibus to continue your coastal journey. 

Your driver will take you to Iceland's most famous beach, Reynisfjara. Walk along the black sands and admire the contrast with the white snow and ice surrounding you. You'll also get a fantastic view of the Reynisdrangar sea stacks off the Atlantic coast.

Your guide will tell you about the beach, which has appeared in various films and TV shows (including Game of Thrones and Star Wars: Rogue One). They'll also ensure you don't get too close to the water, as dangerous sneaker waves can appear from nowhere. 

You'll then drive to the picturesque fishing village of Vik. You'll spend the night in South Iceland.

Discover the majestic wonder of the Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon and enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime ice cave adventure on day four of your vacation.

You'll start the day with breakfast at your accommodation in Vik. From here, your group will continue the journey along the South Coast, passing mountains, glaciers, volcanoes, and lava fields. Your driver will take you into the Skaftafell Nature Reserve, part of the Vatnajokull National Park, for your first stop.

Within the nature reserve is the incomparable Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon, often called "the crown jewel of Iceland." This glacial lake is one of the country's most beautiful sights. It's instantly recognizable thanks to the icebergs floating in its waters.

You'll have plenty of time to admire the views of the icebergs here. You can also walk along the volcanic sands of Diamond Beach to see the icebergs that have drifted ashore. Ensure your camera has enough battery for today, as you'll want to take lots of photos of this gorgeous area.

When you've finished enjoying the views of the glistening ice, you'll continue the adventure with an exhilarating trip to an ice cave. You'll meet an experienced guide at the parking lot for the glacier lagoon. They'll provide the safety gear you need for this excursion before driving you onto a glacier in a Super Jeep.

This winter season, two beautiful ice caves have been discovered in the Vatnajokull National Park: the Western Ice Cave and the Eastern Ice Cave. On this amazing adventure, you will get to visit the best ice cave accessible on the day, taking into account the weather conditions and visibility to ensure the ultimate ice-caving experience.

After a magical day enjoying some of the country's best icy features, you'll return to the minibus and check in to your accommodation for tonight in Southeast Iceland.

Journey into Iceland's often-overlooked East Fjords region and soak in the majestic views of mountains, fishing villages, and waterfalls. 

You'll board the minibus after breakfast at your accommodation and continue your journey around the Ring Road into East Iceland. Your driver will take you past picturesque fjords and snow-covered mountains, stopping at viewpoints so you can snap a photo and stretch your legs for a moment.

As you drive, your guide will tell you about the area. Keep your eyes peeled for the wild reindeer that call this region home. Reindeer aren't native to Iceland, but they've been roaming the land since the 1700s.

You'll make various stops today. 

Take a walk along the shore at the Meleyri black-sand beach near the coastal town of Breiddalsvik. Visit quaint fishing villages and learn about the history of the East Fjords. Snap a few photos at one of the most-photographed mountains in Iceland, the Vestrahorn mountain.

Your guide will also take you to various hidden gems in East Iceland to experience the best of nature without the crowds. They'll be free to answer any questions you have about the sights. Traveling with a local guide means you get an insider's view of the attractions and can learn more about Icelandic culture and history.

If you've added a horseback-riding tour to your vacation package, you can do this today. Icelandic horses are a friendly and intelligent breed with a unique gait called the "tolt." Ride through the countryside with a new furry friend — it's a great way to spend a couple of hours in the fresh winter air.

Alternatively, you can visit the Vok geothermal baths today. This spa is on the edge of the Urridhavatn Lake, with gorgeous lake views. It's a great way to relax after a busy few days and makes a fascinating comparison with the Blue Lagoon in Southwest Iceland. 

After a fun day exploring, you'll go to your accommodation in  East Iceland.

Explore some of the highlights of North Iceland and enjoy a beautiful whale-watching boat tour on day seven of your 12-day vacation tour.

You can start your day with a delicious breakfast in your accommodation. If you get up early, you might have time for some more sightseeing in Akureyri. Visit the botanical gardens or the Akureyrarkirkja church to see more of the city's best sights.

From here, you'll travel with your group to the quaint village of Hauganes, known for its gorgeous coastal views, black-sand beach, and whale-watching excursions.

You'll board a boat and head out to sea searching for whales and dolphins. 

North Iceland is the best region to spot whales. If you're lucky, you can see humpback, minke, sperm, and fin whales. Porpoises and white-beaked dolphins also swim in these waters. Keep your eyes peeled and your camera ready!

Next, your group will drive away from the Trollskagi peninsula towards the Hunafjordur fjord on the Vatnsnes peninsula. This is one of the best places in Iceland to see seals. 

You'll drive to the peninsula's edge to see the Hvirserkur rock formation. This 50-foot (15-meter) sea stack is said to resemble either an elephant drinking water or a dragon — try and decide what you can see as you look out for seals swimming below.

You'll now make your way to the town of Borgarnes in West Iceland, with plenty of stops along the way to enjoy the scenic views. Borgarnes is situated on a peninsula at the shore of the Borgarfjordur fjord, providing visitors with a beautiful panorama.

It's a fantastic place to stay up late, searching for the northern lights. Ask your guide if the aurora forecast is optimistic — if it is, it's worth waiting to see the green, yellow, white, and pink lights dancing in the sky above you.

You'll now spend the next two nights at a lovely hotel in West Iceland, so you can take this opportunity to unpack your things and reorganize your suitcase or backpack. 

Discover the beauty of "Iceland in miniature" with a day trip around the gorgeous Snaefellsnes Peninsula in West Iceland. 

Packing your bags is unnecessary this morning, as you'll stay in your hotel for a second night. Instead, enjoy a leisurely breakfast before joining the group and heading west onto the Snaefellsnes Peninsula. 

Icelanders call this peninsula "Iceland in miniature" due to the enormous variety of natural features — everything you can find in Iceland, you can find on Snaefellsnes. On this action-packed day trip, you'll see mountains, glaciers, valleys, lava fields, craters, black-sand beaches, and waterfalls.

Your driver will take your group along the southern coastline first, stopping off at the fishing villages of Hellnar and Arnarstapi. You'll have plenty of time to marvel over the cliff edges and watch the sea crash into the basalt columns below.

Next, you'll travel into the peninsula's main attraction, the Snaefellsjokull National Park. 

This national park is home to the glacier-capped volcano Snaefellsjokull. It's an enormous natural structure, visible from Reykjavik on a clear day. It also acted as the entry to the underworld in the Jules Verne novel Journey to the Center of the Earth.

Spend some time exploring the national park before continuing your journey around the peninsula. Another highlight of the day will be a stop at the Kirkjufell mountain. 

Arguably the most famous mountain in Iceland, it's shaped like an arrowhead and was used in the hit HBO show Game of Thrones. Walk to the Kirkjufellsfoss waterfall for the best view of the mountain.

If this isn't enough excitement for you, you can add a lava cave tour today. Descend deep into the Vidgelmir lava tunnel and learn more about the incredible power of Iceland's eruptions. 

After another fun day of sightseeing with your group, you'll return to your accommodation in West Iceland. Stay up watching out for the northern lights or relaxing in your hotel's hot tub or sauna, then enjoy a good night's sleep.

All adventures must come to an end — say goodbye to Iceland and reflect on the trip of a lifetime.

Depending on your flight's departure time, you might have the opportunity to enjoy some more sights in Reykjavik this morning. Alternatively, if you haven't been to the Blue Lagoon yet, you can book your ticket for today.

The soothing geothermal waters are the perfect place to relax and reflect on your incredible adventure in the land of fire and ice. Enjoy a final view of a lava field as you unwind before your flight home.

When you're ready to leave, you can board the shuttle bus back to the airport and catch your flight home. We hope you've had an incredible trip!