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Pack your bags and travel to the homeworld of a Song of Ice and Fire, Westeros. This 6-day itinerary to the Golden Circle, South Coast, and Snæfellsnes Peninsula will let you step onto the sets that housed some of the most dramatic moments in the thrilling HBO Series, Game of Thrones, and hike up a glacier in Vatnajökull National Park.
You'll walk in the footsteps of Arya and the Hound, see the major Golden Circle sites, and you might—if you keep your eyes open—even catch a glimpse of the Children of the Forest when you visit the very place where they created the first White Walker.
This holiday package is fit for the traveling nobles, with all accommodation and excursions taken care of. From the moment you land to your departure, you'll be in good hands and set for a stress-free holiday where you can explore lands both in and out of this world.
You'll explore the best-known sites in Iceland, many of which have doubled as locations on both sides of the Wall in the lands of Westeros, such as Þingvellir, which homes the Bloody Gate, and Eastwatch-By-The-Sea, conveniently located on the Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach. Not only that, you will experience what it is like North of the Wall with a glacier hiking tour on top of Sölheimajökull glacier.
Other gems in this trip include the Golden Circle, Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon, and the Kirkjufell mountain. You'll also have the chance to upgrade your excursions and get a little more thrill into your holidays, such as adding a visit to the Blue Lagoon, a snowmobiling excursion to the glaciers, or a snorkeling tour in the crystal clear waters of the Silfra Fissure.
This is a trip that no true fan can miss. Sharpen your Valyrian Steel blade and fill your flask with ale, and travel the King's Road—I mean, Iceland's magnificent South Coast! Check availability by choosing a date.
On your way to Iceland’s capital city, you could choose to make a stop at the Blue Lagoon. This world-renowned spa is known for its healing waters, vivid azure colors, and luxurious treatments. It is located in the middle of a moss-covered lava field, giving it an otherworldly 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. There is still plenty to see and do in Reykjavik if you have extra free time.
Once you arrive in Reykjavík, where you will stay on this night, you could explore the streets and the small nooks and crannies of the old downtown or settle for a solid night’s rest before you set off into the wilds of Iceland.
It might look familiar, as the scenes at The Bloody Gate in the Eyrie were filmed at the Almannagjá canyon, which you'll have the chance to walk—though hopefully, less exhausted than the Hound and Arya arrived at the Bloody Gate.
At Þingvellir, you can also add a little extra to your day. You can go for an awe-inspiring dip in the Silfra fissure and swim between two continental plates as it is here at Þingvellir where the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates meet.
Next, you'll visit the Haukadalur geothermal area, home to the great Geysir. The English word "geyser" comes from this powerful geyser, though it now lies dormant. Strokkur, however, the area's most powerful geyser, erupts every five to ten minutes, blasting a stream of water 49-66 ft (15-20m) into the air.
Your third stop of the day is the enormous Gullfoss waterfall, which is one of Iceland's most iconic and beloved sites and where the Game of Thrones team captured stock footage for future use. Witness the power of nature as the falls thunder into a misty basin. The canyon walls on both sides of the waterfall reach up to 230 ft (70m) and descend into the Gullfossgjúfur canyon.
At Gullfoss, you can opt for an adrenaline-inducing snowmobile ride on the nearby Langjökull glacier. It is a surefire way to make the day brighter.
Alternatively, you can choose to spend your evening visiting the spectacular Fagradalsfjall volcano, which is currently erupting on the Reykjanes Peninsula. This 5-hour-long hiking excursion will provide you with an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime perspective of this primordial phenomenon.
At the end of the day, you'll head to your accommodation in Reykjavík for an evening of relaxation and a restful night.
From there, you'll continue to the impressive Skógafoss, a wide curtain of water that crashes down to the rocks below with a roar. The power of this waterfall causes a spray of water that often casts a beautiful rainbow over it in the summer sun.
Next, you will head to Sólheimajökull, an outlet glacier of Mýrdalsjökull glacier, Iceland's fourth-largest ice cap, which was also used as the location for The Fist of the First Men. There, you will go glacier hiking—an experience akin to a true North-of-the-Wall adventure. Your guide will provide you with a harness, crampons, an ice ax, and a helmet, so you're somewhat more protected than a wildling trying to scale the Wall in wartime.
After this unique experience, you'll jet off to Eastwatch-by-the-Sea, which was filmed on-site at Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach near the village Vík í Mýrdal. Now, as if transported to the edge of the Wall in real life, you'll spy the Reynisdrangar basalt sea stacks rising out of the sea in the shadow of the mountain Reynisfjall.
Reynisfjara does not only serve as Eastwatch-by-the-Sea; you might join Jon Snow and the Onion Knight to meet with Tormund and The Brotherhood Without Banners or spot Viserion decimating the Wall. You will have time to photograph these dark formations, but be mindful that this beach is hazardous: sneaker waves make their way to shore and will take you out to sea. You are not, unfortunately, Ironborn.
Then it is time to cross the Wall and continue further along the South Coast, to your accommodation near Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon for a night's rest, before further adventures await.
While you are there, make sure to look around for seals, but many of them make the lagoon their home and can be seen lounging on the massive bergs in sunlight, enjoying the weather.
If you're traveling from May onwards, you have the option now to cruise these crystal waters on a glacier lagoon boat tour. Sail onto the pristine lagoon and pass the white and brilliant blue bergs as your guide gives you more information about the history and geography of the area.
You can also visit the nearby Diamond Beach, where the ice calved from bergs floats ashore, adorning the black sand like beautiful jewels.
Then it is time to head back to the city to rest after your long journey, to the Wall and back. Your evening will be spent in Reykjavík.
One of the first visits will be Djúpalónssandur, a black pebble beach. There lie the four ancient stones that Icelandic boys had to lift back in the day to see if they were strong enough to become fishermen. Perhaps you could try to lift them, but they range from 51-340 pounds (23-154 kilos).
You'll also stop to see the dramatic Lóndrangar basalt cliffs before reaching the roots of the Snæfellsjökull glacier. Situated on the westernmost part of the peninsula, Snæfellsjökull is one of Iceland's most iconic attractions. Some claim it to be the gates of Hell.
Your next stop set the stage for many a Game of Thrones scene. Kirkjufell mountain is referred to as 'The Mountain like an Arrowhead' and where the Children of the Forest created the very first White Walker. This iconic landform is a recurring symbol throughout the series, both in visions and actuality. While you're in the area, you'll also explore the picturesque Kirkjufellsfoss waterfall, which frames the steep hillsides of the mountain for a perfect photo.
At the end of the day, you will return to the city for a night safe within stone walls, where no White Walkers can get you.
For those who have a later flight and choose to visit the Blue Lagoon today, you will finish off your stay unwinding before you head to the airport. This is the perfect place to relax as you bathe in the warm, mineral-rich waters as you look back on the incredible adventure you have just taken in the land of fire and ice. If your flight is later, there are plenty of things to do in Reykjavik. If you have an early flight back home, we wish you a pleasant journey.
Your shuttle will pick you up and take you to the airport in time for your flight. If your flight leaves in the afternoon, you could visit the Blue Lagoon for some relaxation before your departure flight.
Then it is time to depart the lands of Westeros and Iceland, but we will certainly meet again next season.
Some optional activities might require you to have a valid driver's license, or you might need to send additional information to your travel planner. Please note that you might need to present medical documents should you choose to go snorkeling.
The boat tours on the glacier lagoon are only available from May to October.
Please note that the minimum age for the Blue Lagoon is two years. If you are traveling with a child under that age, you can consult with our customer service team and opt for another hot spring instead.
See our accommodation levels below and our preferred accommodation partners under each day in the daily itinerary. Super budget level accommodations will be arranged in hostel dorm beds. For budget and comfort levels, bookings for one person will be arranged in single rooms, and bookings for two or more people will share a twin/double or triple room(s). For quality level, odd number groups will always be allocated a single room. If you are travelling in a group, but prefer a single room, please make separate bookings. Teenagers and children will be arranged in the same room with parents. If additional room(s) is needed, additional costs will incur. For multi-day guided tours, accommodation cannot be upgraded and the levels below do not apply. Guide to Iceland will provide you with the best available accommodation at the time of your booking from our preferred partners. If our preferred partners are fully booked at the time of your booking, we will find another suitable accommodation for you of similar level. We always do our best to accommodate special requests, which may incur additional costs. Press choose a date to find availability.
Dormitory beds with shared bathrooms in guesthouses or hostels, such as HI Hostels. Located in the capital region. Breakfast is not included.
Private rooms with shared bathroom in guesthouses or hostels such as Capital Inn Guesthouse. Located in the capital region. Breakfast is not included.
Rooms with a private bathroom at three-star hotels such as Hótel Klettur, or quality guesthouses. Located in the city center or in close vicinity. Breakfast is included.
Rooms at four-star design hotels in the city center with a private bathroom at the absolute best locations downtown such as Hotel Alda. Breakfast is included.