Itinerary Notes
Please note that due to high demand there may be limited availability when booking optional activities during the tour. Many of these can be pre-booked and we recommend that they are purchased in advance in order to secure space as they are quite popular. See the Available Extras below for details and add them in the Tour Extras section when confirming your trip.
Please also note that the weather near the Arctic Circle can be variable, especially in winter. Occasionally this will mean that we need to amend our itinerary to keep you safe. We will always endeavour to deliver a tour as close to the itinerary described as possible and ensure you see as much as possible, despite any bad weather.
Day 1 : Reykjavik
Arrive at any time.
Make your way to Reykjavík today to start your tour.
There are pre-bookable activities available for this tour. Check out the "Available Extras" section of the Overview page for more information on these activities, and cost-saving bundles.
Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
1h
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Optional Activities - Day 1
Harpa Concert Hall
Reykjavik
Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre is one of Reykjavik's greatest and most distinguished landmarks. Situated by the old harbour, the award-winning building serves as a concert all and boasts a wide variety of hosted events where all musical genres play a part.
Acommodation
Hotel Cabin
Day 2 : Reykjavik/Álftröð
Travel from Reykjavík to explore a lava cave in the Bláfjöll Mountains. In the afternoon, get up close and personal with the famous Icelandic horse before returning to Álftröð. In the evening, you will have your first chance to see the Northern Lights out in the countryside.
The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon, and sightings will be dependent on weather conditions. G Adventures cannot guarantee that travellers booked on this tour will experience the Northern Lights.
Private Vehicle
Reykjavik - Thingvellir 0h45m 40km
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Lava Caving by the Blue Mountains
Thingvellir 3h
Go beneath the earth's surface to discover how Iceland was created. Walk and crawl through the Raufarholshellir cave that was carved out by flowing volcanic lava, and marvel at the multi-coloured rock formations left in its path.
Private Vehicle
Selfoss - Hveragerdi 0h30m 38km
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Private Vehicle
Hveragerdi - Álftröð 0h42m 46km
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Meet Icelandic Horses at a Farm
Álftröð
The Icelandic horse is a very unique breed. Although small and at times pony-sized, Icelandic horses are long-lived and hardy. At our guesthouse, stop by the farm and learn all you need to know about the Icelandic horse, with a focus on its gait and unique character.
Acommodation
Alftrod Guesthouse
Acommodation
Alftrod Guesthouse
Meals Included:
Breakfast | Dinner
Day 3 : Álftröð
Head to Þingvellir National Park. Visit sights like the Geysir Hot Spring and Gullfoss waterfall. In the evening, embrace your inner chef and prepare dinner together at the guesthouse. Afterwards, you will have another opportunity to try seeing the Northern Lights.
The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon, and sightings will be dependent on weather conditions. G Adventures cannot guarantee that travellers booked on this tour will experience the Northern Lights.
Private Vehicle
Álftröð - Thingvellir 1h 68km
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Thingvellir National Park Visit
Thingvellir 2h - 3h
Stop at Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO world heritage site, to see the tectonic faults created by North American and Eurasian tectonic plates shifting apart. The Oxara river cuts through the largest rift in the valley, Almannagja, and leads to the Oxarafoss waterfall. Iceland’s parliament was also established in the area in 930. The park was later created to protect the remains of the open-air assembly grounds.
Private Vehicle
Thingvellir - Gullfoss 1h 70km
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Gullfoss Waterfall Visit
Gullfoss 0h45m
Discover one of the most impressive waterfalls in Iceland, Gullfoss, and complete the circuit known as the Golden Circle. This massive waterfall cascades over three “steps” before spilling into a large crevice. Fed by a glacier lake, the water passing through the falls can be a dark grey depending on how much sediment gets pushed through the river.
Geysir Visit
Geysir 0h30m
See a variety of geothermal pools and the erupting hot spring Strokkur. Geysir is one of the oldest geysers recorded in the world, but is most often dormant. Strokkur erupts a spray of boiling hot water straight into the air about every ten minutes.
Private Vehicle
Geysir - Álftröð 0h45m 40km
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Acommodation
Alftrod Guesthouse
Acommodation
Alftrod Guesthouse
Meals Included:
Breakfast | Dinner
Day 4 : Álftröð/Reykjavik
Travel to Sólheimajökull glacier and take some time to explore the area, visit the Skogar Museum or opt for a stunning hike. Drive the scenic southern coast and visit the Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls on the way back to Reykjavík.
Private Vehicle
Álftröð - Sólheimajökull 1h30m 113km
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Free time:
Sólheimajökull
Discover what the Sólheimajökull can tell you about the effects of climate change in Iceland. Opt to take a hike around this beautiful area.
Visit Skogar Museum and take a tour of one of Iceland's most iconic sights, a traditional turf house. Named after the turf used to create the walls and the roof, these cheap but effective houses helped the early Icelandic people to survive the region's harsh seasons. Learn about the construction of these homes, the families who lived there and how a unique culture evolved out of these humble communities.
Private Vehicle
Sólheimajökull - Seljalandsfoss 0h45m 38km
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Seljalandsfoss Waterfall Visit
Seljalandsfoss 1h - 1h30m
Seljalandsfoss is a 60m (196 ft) tall waterfall located along the popular ring road. Behind the flow of water is a path, allowing visitors to peek behind the curtain of water cascading over the rocks above.
Private Vehicle
Seljalandsfoss - Skógafoss 0h30m 30km
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Skógafoss Waterfall Visit
Skógafoss 1h
Visit Skógafoss, one of the largest and most recognizable waterfalls in Iceland. The 60m (200 ft) high falls forms a constant mist that floats in the air, if viewed in the sunlight the mist can create rainbows. The sound and view of the thundering water cutting through the green hills make the falls a must-see on any trip to Iceland.
Private Vehicle
Skógafoss - Reykjavik 2h 148km
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Optional Activities - Day 4
Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike
Sólheimajökull
Equipped with crampons and an ice axe, hike through the dramatic glacier valley and along the black sand flood plains to the edge of the ice. Enjoy stunning, panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, glaciers and the Eyjafjallajökull volcano. The guide will explain the volcanic history of the area and the effects of global warming.
Acommodation
Hotel Cabin
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Day 5 : Reykjavik
This morning join an optional snorkeling to the Thingvellir Silfra (where the tectonic plates meet). Spend free time in Reykjavík before an evening a guided tour through the city with your CEO and some time at the beautiful Sky Lagoon for a warm soak.
Enjoy free time to further explore Reykjavik on your own. Maybe opt to float between the tectonic plates.
Reykjavik City Tour
Reykjavik
Take a tour of the city, learning more about its history, architecture, people and culture.
Sky Lagoon Soaking Experience
Reykjavik
Enjoy a uniquely Icelandic experience, a warm geo thermal bath overlooking the water near the city.
Optional Activities - Day 5
Snorkelling in Thingvellir National Park
Thingvellir
Float between the American and Eurasian continental plates and explore the incredible rock formations.
Located in the heart of Þingvellir National Park, with clear, narrow blue water channels, Silfra Fissure is one of Iceland’s most incredible spots for snorkelling and regularly rated as one of world's top ten dive sites.
Travellers with certain medical conditions cannot participate in this activity and it is non-refundable. Please read the following document to verify you are able to meet the activity requirements, as no refund can be issued if you are declined participation due to one of these conditions: https://adventures.is/media/230104/arctic-adventures-snorkeling-silfra-guide.pdf
Acommodation
Hotel Cabin
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Day 6 : Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Today explore Snaefellsnes Peninsula. Made famous by Jules Verne's Journey to the center of the Earth, the region is known to features many of Iceland's unique landscapes on one peninsula. Stop in small fishing towns and discover beautiful vistas along the way. Today you get Iceland in a nutshell.
Winter or summer, the Snæfellsnes peninsula is one of the most scenic destinations in Iceland. This place is magical and spellbinding with moss-covered lava fields, picturesque mountains, gorgeous black sand beaches, roaring ocean waves, charming little villages, and great vistas from sea cliffs. It's a long day, but well worth it.
Explore Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Snæfellsnes 11h 400km
Explore the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, visiting places such as Kirkjufell, or 'Church Mountain', on the north shore, Ólafsvík and Arnarstapi villages, and Djúpalónssandur pebble beach.
Private Vehicle
Reykjavik 11h 400km
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Acommodation
Hotel Cabin
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Day 7 : Reykjavik
Depart at any time.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
