Exciting 2-Week Guided Tour Package in Iceland

On the third day of your summer vacation in Iceland, you’ll leave the city lights of Reykjavik behind and head out to explore the famous traveler’s trail of the Golden Circle.

On this day of adventure, your first stop is visiting Iceland’s UNESCO World Heritage site, Thingvellir National Park. 

Standing between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates, beautiful canyons, springs, ravines, waterfalls, and forestry surround this geological wonder.

It is also an important site in Iceland’s history. Thingvellir National Park also hosts the site of the world’s first established parliament, Althingi, in 930 AD and has had a lasting impact on the development of democracy.

You’ll also be able to walk across the Bridge Between Continents here. Although the bridge doesn’t actually cross between the two continents, it symbolizes the rift between the tectonic plates, and waking up on it is a great experience.

Next, you’ll visit the mesmerizing hot springs at the Geysir geothermal area. The area has bubbling mud pots, steaming vents, and a spouting geyser.

You’ll find most visitors surrounding the hot spring named Strokkur, which erupts boiling water up to heights nearing 66 feet (20 meters) every 5-10 minutes, giving you plenty of time to get your perfect photograph.

The final stop on this tour will take you to the mighty Gullfoss waterfall. Fed by the meltwater of the nearby glacier Langjokull along the Hvita River, the waterfall cascades down around 105 feet (32 meters) over two steps. The first is a shorter drop measuring 36 feet (11 meters) tall, while the second cascade is about 69 feet (21 meters) tall.

You can walk much closer to the falls in the summer months and feel the misty waters on your face while watching the waters thunder down into the cavern below.

After spending time at these sights, you will retire to your comfortable accommodation in the Golden Circle area for the night.

On the fourth day of your tour of Iceland's Ring Road, you'll check out the best sights along Iceland's wondrous South Coast, including waterfalls, black sand beaches, and rock formations. You can also visit an ice cave if you wish.

After you leave the Golden Circle sightseeing route, you'll join the famous Ring Road, the main road that travels around Iceland. 

You'll head straight to your first stops at Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss waterfalls, both standing at 197 feet (60 meters). 

At Seljalandsfoss waterfall, you can walk behind the curtain of water as it has a cavern behind it. Once you enter the cavern, you can view the waterfall from a unique perspective.

Skogafoss waterfall is a much more powerful waterfall you can walk very close to if you don't mind the powerful mist. It features a fantastic width of 82 feet (25 meters), and the falls plummet dramatically over a cliff, creating a breathtaking curtain of mist and rainbows on sunny days.

Nearby, a staircase leads to a stunning viewpoint, offering panoramic vistas of the cascading water and picturesque landscapes.

Continuing your journey, your driver will take you to the famous Reynisfjara black sand beach. It is known as one of the most beautiful non-tropical beaches in the world. 

This picturesque volcanic setting is further enhanced by the eerie atmosphere from the basalt sea stacks of Reynidrangar and the Dyrholaey arch in the distance. Be careful not to tread too close to the unpredictable waters.

If you're feeling extra adventurous today, you can take a tour to visit an ice cave within the Myrdalsjokull glacier above the most powerful volcano in Iceland, the Katla volcano.

Once within these beautiful natural caverns, you'll see an otherworldly paradise of shimmering colors and ice formations.

You will then rest up for the evening at your accommodation in South Iceland.

The fifth day of your summer vacation in Iceland will take you across the black sand desert of Solheimasandur, through lava fields, and past the beautiful hiking region of the Skaftafell Nature Reserve to the southern part of the massive Vatnajokull National Park.

At Skaftafell Nature Reserve, you will join a hiking tour. The hike will take you close to some of the magnificent glacier tongues of Europe's largest glacier, Vatnajokull.

Vatnajokull is Europe's largest glacier, covering an area of around 4,908 square miles (7,900 square kilometers) in Southeast Iceland. This massive ice cap holds several active volcanoes beneath its surface, resulting in spectacular ice caves and crevasses.

You will then stop at what is referred to as "the crown jewel of Iceland," the Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon. The Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon is full of drifting enormous icebergs that break off from the outlet glacier of Breidamerkurjokull and float on its surface.

It is Iceland's deepest lagoon, and it continues to grow as ice blocks break off from the shrinking Breidamerkurjokull glacier above it. The receding glacier shows the effects of global warming.

You'll also visit Diamond Beach on the southern shore. Here, many icebergs wash up on the beach from the same currents that pull the icebergs out to sea. 

This bizarrely beautiful environment allows you to walk among these stunning ice formations as they slowly glitter and melt in the sunlight. The icebergs resemble precious stones, which is how the beach gets its name.

While traveling during the summer, you can take a boat tour in the Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon. The amphibian boat will slowly take you through the calm waters and close to the moving icebergs.

You may even spot some of the area's indigenous seals who like to sun themselves on top of the icebergs.
You will then rest for the night at a comfortable accommodation in the Jokulsarlon area.

Your sixth day will take you to explore the less-explored area of Iceland's breathtaking Eastfjords.

Though often the least visited part of the country due to its distance from the capital, the Eastfjords is full of gems, including incredible mountain peaks, deep fjords, quaint fishing towns, and intriguing folklore.

The first peaks you'll visit are the Vestrahorn and Eystrahorn mountains. Vestrahorn Mountain is a formidable sight at the end of a black sand beach. It is a favorite amongst photographers and is often pictured under the midnight sun. 

Eystrahorn Mountain is an incredible peak to photograph from the opposite angle.

Your guide will take you to all the best spots along the drive, including mountains, waterfalls, and craggy coastlines, but they will also take you to some of the lesser-known landmarks.

For instance, you'll visit Lake Lagarfljot, easily one of the most beautiful spots in the Eastfjords. According to legend, it is home to a sizeable worm-like creature thought to live in its depths - the Icelandic version of the Loch Ness Monster.

You'll also visit Audun's Rock Museum, which sits in the peaceful town of Djupivogur and hosts a fantastic collection of polished stones, making it an excellent place for anyone interested in geology.

Afterward, you'll take the time to explore Iceland's largest forest, Hallormsstadaskogur. If you have yet to notice, there is a lack of trees in Iceland, making this forest a unique sight.

The forest is near the largest town in the east, Egilsstadir, with a delightful array of hiking trails to explore.

You can always add adventure to your day by including a horse riding tour. Take another chance to ride a beautiful Icelandic horse through the wild terrain of Iceland's untouched nature.

At the end of your sixth day, you'll retire for the night in your accommodation in the Eastfjords.

On the seventh day of your summer vacation in Iceland, you'll explore Iceland's Diamond Circle trail, considered the Golden Circle's northeastern counterpart. Sights along this route include Lake Myvatn, Dettifoss Waterfall, and Asbyrgi Canyon.

You can start your day at the only geothermal spa in East Iceland, the Vok Baths, if you choose to do so while booking.

Your first stop of the day will take you to visit Europe's most powerful waterfall, the Dettifoss waterfall. With a height of 144 feet (44 meters), this thunderous waterfall is featured at the start of the hit sci-fi movie Prometheus. 

Often seen as the most ominous of waterfalls because of its darkened waters, you can also easily visit the smaller neighboring waterfall of Selfoss, roughly a 10-minute walk away upstream.

It's a short drive to your next stop, the horse-shoe-shaped canyon of Asbyrgi. Known in folklore as created by an imprint of Odin's eight-legged horse, Sleipnir, this beautiful area is rich in trees, cliffs, and abundant wildlife.

The third stop of the day will take you to the charming fishing town of Husavik. After this, you'll go to Lake Myvatn, a vast body of water formed following several volcanic eruptions over 2300 years ago. 

Covering an area of 14 square miles (37 square kilometers), in summer, it is abundant with birdlife and flora, making it a delight to visit.

Also in the region is the famous Namaskard Pass, a geothermal area like no other. Covered in steaming vents, this site showcases this region's volcanic nature and is also a fantastic picture spot.

On your way to your final destination in Akureyri, you'll stop at another charming waterfall, Godafoss Waterfall. Though renowned for its scale, shape, and beauty, it also has interesting historical folklore, which you can read more about on-site.

After a long day of sightseeing, you will retire for the night in North Iceland.

On the ninth day of your two-week tour of Iceland's Ring Road, you'll explore the richly diverse Snaefellsnes peninsula, a captivating area on Iceland's west coast.

This area is often called "Iceland in miniature," as it has all the scenery that Iceland is famous for, including various mountains, waterfalls, lava fields, craters, and a glacier.

The Snaefellsnes peninsula is known for a stratovolcano called Snaefellsjokull, which inspired Jules Verne's "Journey to the Center of the Earth." It stands mightily at 4,744 feet (1,446 meters) tall, with a twin-peaked glacier capping it. You'll also find charming fishing villages like Arnarstapi and Stykkisholmur here.

You'll first visit the most photographed mountain in Iceland, Kirkjufell Mountain. Though its name translates directly to "Church Mountain," due to its feature in the hit HBO show, Game of Thrones, it is now more commonly referred to as "the mountain shaped like an arrowhead."

Make sure you get a spot by the adjacent waterfall of Kirkjufellsfoss for the perfect photograph of the mountain in the surrounding nature.

Next, you'll go to another black sand beach named Djupalonssandur, found at the base of the mighty Snaefellsjokull glacier. Djupalonssandur Beach was once a popular fishing village and port.

Now, it sits deserted aside from a few lifting stones used throughout history as a strength test among local fishermen. For the mighty among you, this is an excellent opportunity to test your strength.

The Snaefellsnes peninsula is a sanctuary for wildlife, with seabird colonies and seals thriving in its pristine habitats. Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for nesting puffins, sometimes seen here during summer.

After a great day exploring the beautiful Snaefellsnes peninsula, you will return to the same accommodation you spent the previous night. Here, you will rest up and get ready to explore more of West Iceland tomorrow.