7-day Stress-free Vacation Package to Iceland

It's your first full day in Iceland, and what better way to spend it than basking in the vibrant and quirky city of Reykjavik?

You will easily find the perfect option for you and the whole family with many landmarks, museums, galleries, cafes, restaurants, swimming pools, parks, and even a zoo.

If you didn't have time the day before, we suggest you visit the center and explore some of these beautiful city landmarks. You could even take the opportunity to pay a small fee and take the elevator up to the top of Hallgrimskirkja church bell tower to get an incredible panoramic view of the whole city.

You'll notice how rich in color the rooftops are in reds, greens, yellows, and blues, making for a great stop-and-picture opportunity.

If you want to try some of the local Icelandic cuisines, you'll find cafes and restaurants around the main street, Laugavegur, and a little further afield. For instance, the Icelandic Street Food restaurant offers affordable, delicious, hearty meals catered to travelers.

You'll find that Iceland has a staggering number of swimming pools, not only in Reykjavik but across the country. Visiting one of these geothermal swimming pools is a great way to experience some traditional Icelandic culture. The pools are also a regular hot spot for families to take their children on a wonderful and relaxing day out.

In the afternoon, you will add one of three optional extra activities, which are great fun for the whole family.
Option 1 - Take a 2-hour afternoon horse riding tour just outside Reykjavik. Enjoy a ride on the famously stylish and distinct Icelandic horse. Explore the beautiful, crisp, peaceful, and rugged outdoor terrains that help make Iceland's nature distinctive.

This is a great way to connect with Iceland's incredible nature and is a relaxing activity for the whole family. Please note, however, that all children who wish to join this horse riding activity must be a minimum age of 12 years old.

Option 2 - Take a 3-hour whale-watching tour from Reykjavik harbor out into the deep waters of the Faxafloi bay. Once onboard, you'll be offered some thermals to keep you warm when spotting these marvelous creatures.

Watch in awe as whales, including humpback whales, sperm whales, fin whales, and even orcas, show you their world with breaches and tail fluke dives.

For those more prone to the cold, the boat also offers an indoor cafe. You can keep warm and watch from the window with a nice cup of tea, coffee, hot chocolate, and a snack.

Option 3 - Take a 2-hour whale and puffin-watching rib boat tour from Reykjavik harbor. The boat will take you out of the dock, searching for some of the most incredible creatures Iceland is synonymous with. Watch for breaching whales, spouting blowholes, and picturesque flukes rising from the water for a glimpse of these magnificent giants.

Your guide will point out all the wildlife when spotted, including the cute and distinctive puffins. Famously found in Iceland and a handful of other locations, these delightful birds frequent Iceland's many spectacular cliffs to nest in the summer months. Having the chance to watch them swoop down to the waters is an incredible sight to behold.

Afterward, take the chance to have a pleasant meal in the evening before heading back to your accommodation to rest up for your next day of adventure.

You will then retire for the evening in your Reykjavik accommodation once more.

After a couple of days exploring some of the better-known areas of Iceland today, we're giving you the option to explore some lesser-trodden paths.

Option 1 - Take an 11-hour small group tour of the Snaefellsnes peninsula. This region of Iceland is so diverse it's frequently termed "Iceland in miniature."

On your journey, you'll visit a native seal colony at the Ytri-Tunga bay, and the small fishing villages of Hellnar and Arnarstapi. These villages offer fantastic views of the peninsula and the incredible basalt rock formations that decorate the shoreline.

Next, you'll head to the centerpiece of the peninsula, Snaefellsjokull. This giant glacier sits on top of a dormant volcano that inspired the Jules Verne 19th-century novel "Journey to the Centre of the Earth."

Afterward, you'll go to Iceland's most famous mountain, Kirkjufell. Though this mountain translates to "Church Mountain," nowadays it's more commonly known as "the mountain shaped like an arrowhead" due to the hit HBO show, Game of Thrones. Take your time to get the perfect picture of the most photographed mountain in Iceland.

Please note there is a minimum age requirement of three years old to join this tour.

The highlight of this tour is the 1.6-kilometer-long Vidgelmir Lava Cave. This is the longest and most impressive lava cave accessible to visitors in Iceland. You'll get to take a 1.5-hour expedition to explore the wondrous lava formations.

The last stops of this tour will take you to the historic village of Reykholt. Rich in history, as explained in the medieval writings of Snorri Sturluson, the village most famously hosts a small hot spring used by local people since the 12th century. You'll finally end the day at the relaxing geothermal area where Krauma spa is situated.

Please note that the tour has a minimum age requirement of five years.

Option 2 - Take a 10-hour, all-ages inclusive into the glacier tour. This will take you in a monster-modified vehicle prepared for all terrains. You'll pass by the impressive waterfalls of Hraunfossar and Barnafoss and drive to the top of the Langjokull glacier to explore the ice tunnel.

After leaving Reykjavik, you'll meet both Hraunfossar and Barnafoss waterfalls in West Iceland. These contrasting waterfalls are a beautiful spectacle to visit. They showcase the contrasting powers and the incredible colors from Hraunfossar, which result from old lava meeting the constantly flowing glacier meltwater.

You'll then be driven up the slopes of the Langjokull glacier to the very top. Here, you'll witness the most breathtaking views of Iceland from all angles, including surrounding mountain peaks and exquisite valleys below.

The tour's highlight will take you deep into an ice tunnel carved directly into the glacier. This surreal and other-worldly paradise demonstrates the sheer magnitude of one of nature's greatest wonders and shifts under the constant movement of the glacier.

Option 3 - Take a half-day tour (five hours) to hike to the Reykjadalur geothermal valley to bathe and unwind in one of the many natural hot springs in Iceland.

Once picked up by your guide, you'll be taken on a short 40-minute drive out of Reykjavik to the neighboring geothermal hotspot of Hveragerdi. You'll then hike through a colorful volcanic area, past bubbling mud pots and steaming hot springs. You'll also be surrounded by a picturesque view of colorful mountains and green, mossy hills.

The hike will finish at a river where freshwater mixes with steaming geothermal water, spouting down the mountain range, creating a pool at perfect bathing temperature. Take a dip and relax, surrounded by one of the most beautiful settings in Iceland.

As this tour is only half a day, it gives you plenty of time to spend back in Reykjavik and go through the day at your own pace.

Whichever option you choose, you'll have a memorable day amongst the beautiful nature of Iceland.
You'll then rest up for the night at your Reykjavik accommodation.

It's your last full day in Iceland, and you have a lineup of fantastic experiences you can choose to join.

You can, of course, opt to have a day away from tours and rest at one of the city's many pools or take your family to explore the botanical garden and small zoo. You can also take in some more of the culture with the various art galleries and museums, or even take the family to dress in the attire of Vikings at the delightful Saga Museum.

However, if you prefer a more adventurous day, take your last opportunity with one of these three options:

Option 1 - Take a six-hour tour of the Reykjanes peninsula to the now dormant Thrihnukagigur volcano and descend into the magma chamber within. What makes this volcano distinct from any other in the world is its empty magma chamber that you will descend into. Usually, when volcanoes become dormant, their magma chambers collapse. However, the magma of the Thrihnukagigur volcano drained away.

Taking an old mine shaft into this enormous chasm, you'll quickly notice the beautiful lava trails and colors of red and orange stalactites that decorate the walls. As you get closer to the end of your descent, you'll feel a rise in heat left from the lava lakes of old.

You'll have plenty of time in the magma chamber to explore the many crevasses and take as many pictures as you can with this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Option 2 - Take to the skies with this 40-minute Reykjavik helicopter tour and see Reykjavik from the most unique perspective.

From the domestic airport, you'll board your helicopter, zoom above Reykjavik's incredibly colorful array of buildings, and right the way across the bay to the adjacent mountain, Esjan. You'll then perch on the top and take in the views with a nice glass of sparkling wine before making your way back down across the bay.

For those who have never experienced a ride in a helicopter before, this is the perfect time to change that.
Option 3 - Take a 1-hour visit to the famous FlyoverIceland 4D cinema in Reykjavik for some great fun for the whole family. This ride will dangle you before a 66-foot (20-meter) spherical screen in an impressive 4D experience.

The cinematic display takes you virtually through some of the most incredible terrains in Iceland, from mountain peaks to fjords, volcanoes, glaciers, waterfalls, and even New Year's Eve in Reykjavik.

This exhilarating experience will give you a warm fuzzy feeling of the spectacular nature of the country you've been visiting.

Please note that the minimum age requirement is five years to join this tour.

After an unforgettable day, you can relax in the atmosphere of Reykjavik with a final taste of some Icelandic cuisine.

You'll then retire for the night in your Reykjavik accommodation.