8-Day Summer Vacation Package Tour of the Best Attractions in Iceland

After landing at Keflavik International Airport, take the airport transfer through the lava fields of Reykjanes peninsula to the cute little smoky bay of Reykjavik, the northernmost capital in the world.

On your way to Iceland's capital city, you can stop at the Blue Lagoon. This world-renowned spa is known for its healing waters, vivid azure colors, and luxurious treatments. It's in the middle of a moss-covered lava field, giving it a unique atmosphere. If you add the Blue Lagoon, it will be arranged according to your flights.

If there is no time to visit the lagoon today, it can be added to another day. Your travel consultant will be able to arrange this for you. Moreover, there's plenty to see and do in Reykjavik if you have extra free time.

Regardless of how you start your eight-day summer vacation package in Iceland, you'll get to see the Reykjanes Peninsula en route to Reykjavik. This region boasts beautiful lava fields, large volcanoes, and dramatic beaches.

After your arrival, multiple opportunities await in the capital. Reykjavik is rich in culinary culture and will please you with its variety of restaurants and darling little cafes downtown.

You can stroll the city streets, investigate the Old Harbor area with its fishing boats and whale-watching ships, or see what's playing at various theaters or clubs with live music.

Drop by the Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Center, the city's leading cultural hub. It has a beautiful facade featuring 714 glass panels with LED lights, illuminating the building at night.

Next, about 2.4 miles (3.9 kilometers) from Harpa, is the Perlan Museum. It features interactive displays and exhibits about Icelandic nature.

Also, check out the Hallgrimskirkja church, about 1.6 miles (2.5 kilometers) away. Standing 245 feet (74.5 meters) tall, Iceland's tallest church is one of the city's most iconic landmarks.

In the evening, you'll head to your accommodation in Reykjavik.
 

Some people come to Iceland to see glaciers and snow, while others want to see the incredible power of the Earth on this land of fire or get to know the diverse wildlife that calls the island its home. Now, you can choose which experience you'd like to know better.

Today, you have multiple excellent options to go deep into the nature of Iceland. Each option represents a unique side of the country: ice, fire, wildlife, or hot springs.

If you choose the glacier tour, you'll jump aboard a Superjeep monster truck that will take you to the Langjokull glacier. Here, you’ll enter a man-made tunnel carved into the thick blue ice. 

The tunnel creates an underground maze of corridors, rooms, halls, and a chapel. Blue light dances off the frozen walls, which record centuries of geological history in their layers. 

If you love the cold and ice, this trip is for you. However, if you're more of a firecracker, you might want to visit the amazing Thrihnukagigur volcano, the only place on Earth that allows you to go inside a dormant volcano.

After a hike to the oval lava dome, you'll descend over 328 feet (100 meters) down into this now-empty magma chamber of the dormant giant. The bottom is the size of a football field. The deepest channels run nearly 656 feet (200 meters) underground.

The Thrihnukagigur volcano is one of Iceland’s most colorful wonders. After the volcano’s last eruption around 4,000 years ago, the volcano’s rocks turned into a visual spectacle.

If you'd like to experience something more relaxing, you might want to soak in the revitalizing warm waters of the Sky Lagoon. This amazing spa is only a few minutes drive from the city and has a spectacular view overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

Another great option for this day is to get to know the beauty of Iceland's wildlife. Go for a family-friendly whale-watching experience from Reykjavik's harbor, or meet an adorable yet strong Icelandic horse and ride in the countryside.

After enjoying a day of adventure, you'll return to the city for the night, as tomorrow is yet another journey!

Day six is another day full of great options. You can join an amazing tour of the Snaefellsnes peninsula in the west, with all its scenic fishing villages and stunning nature, explore Reykjavik city, or visit an incredible lava tunnel!

If you choose to head west, you will visit the incredibly diverse region of the Snaefellsnes peninsula. Its name comes from the great glacier on the peninsula’s edge, Snaefellsjokull Glacier. With a name that means “The snowy mountain,” Snaefellsnes was made famous by French sci-fi author Jules Verne in his classic adventure “Journey to the Center of the Earth.”

The glacier has been considered a possible entrance to hell since the Middle Ages. In Verne's book, Snaefellsnes is the gateway to a fantastic underground world, eventually leading the characters to the Earth's core.

Snaefellsjokull National Park holds wonderful sights. The black sands and rock formations at Djupalonssandur offer an opportunity to test your worth on the old stones of power. In the past, young sailors had to hold up rocks that stated their strength and salary.

You'll also see the Bardarlaug Lake, where a great and mythological Jotunn, Bardur Snaefellsas, used to stay. Plenty of birdwatching and a seal colony await along the peninsula’s southern coastline. Last but not least, snap a shot of the iconic Kirkjufell mountain, known for its cone shape and stunning nearby waterfalls.

If you would rather stay in the city on this day, you have the option to choose from joining a fun and exciting guided walking tour to taste local beer and schnapps, booking a city card that gives you access to the most popular museums and galleries in Reykjavik or visiting the interactive exhibition at Perlan museum.

If you decide to go for the guided walking tour, you will be accompanied by an expert local guide who will introduce you to the local beers and schnapps that Iceland produces. You will learn about the ban on beer until 1989 and get a glimpse of local life as you taste these excellent beverages.

If you choose to book the city card, you can explore the best museums and galleries at your own pace. Reykjavik is home to many fascinating exhibitions that showcase Icelandic history, the Viking heritage, and local art.

If you are looking for some more action, choose to join the exciting Lava Tunnel exploration of Raufarholshellir. This tunnel was carved by a volcanic eruption that took place over 5,200 years ago and left beautiful lava formations and colors on the walls. Walk where lava once flowed and learn about this unique place as you explore the tunnel in this guided tour.

Whichever you choose, the end of your day will be in Reykjavik, where the city once more greets you with fine accommodation.

Your last full day in Iceland will surely be a hit, regardless of whether you feel four days of nature is enough or never want to leave the wilderness.

Today, you'll decide if you’ll stay in the city and get to know the locals's pastimes, take a trip to one of the hidden oases in the highlands, or go for an action-packed activity!

If you choose to stay in town, you'll have the chance to witness lava forming right in front of your eyes in the amazing Lava Show. This newly opened museum is located in the city, close to the harbor, and is the only live lava show in the world.

Or, if you prefer to fly in an incredible state-of-the-art simulator, join the Fly Over Iceland tour and see some of Iceland's most beautiful locations from above. You will get to feel like you are flying!

If you prefer to get in touch with nature, you can jump on an incredible super jeep that will take you to the hidden gems of the Landmannalaugar region. You'll ride up between the mighty glaciers Langjokull and Hofsjokull to a location that has been a popular pit stop on journeys across the highlands for centuries.

This geothermal area has a wondrous charm, fantastic hiking paths, and wild hot springs. Here, you can enjoy the wilderness in its purest form and Iceland at its best.

Fabulous colors fill the area where the geothermal energy has affected the chemical structure in the rocks and cliffs. You’ll see these rock formations sporting a weird, reddish-rainbow look. 

Another fantastic nature tour available for this day is to experience the Valley of Thor, or Thorsmork, a region in the Highlands only accessible by 4x4. Join this tour to Thorsmork and experience what it is like to navigate through valleys and cross rivers like a local.

You can also go on this day for the thrill of an ATV tour. In this experience, you'll be picked up in Reykjavik and taken to the ATV base camp just outside the city. You'll then be fitted with the necessary gear and given a safety briefing before taking off to explore the countryside in this exhilarating activity.

If you'd rather go on an action-packed RIB whale-watching experience, join the amazing two-hour RIB boat whale-watching tour from Reykjavik harbor. This exhilarating ride will take you to search for whales on the Atlantic Ocean while wearing warm overalls. Get close to the whales on this exciting tour.

After an eventful and adventurous day, you’ll spend your last night in the lovely capital.