Essence of Iceland: All Travel Matters Group 

Arrival
Welcome to Reykjavik - the picturesque capital of Iceland! 

Today you have free time to relax in your cozy room, dine in one of the nearby restaurants or start exploring the amazing city center on your own.

Optional Tour:

In the afternoon, you have the option to discover Reykjavik’s local flavors, history, and traditions on this food walk. Stroll through downtown with a knowledgeable guide, visiting 5-6 restaurants, from famous spots to hidden gems. Enjoy seasonal Icelandic delicacies like lamb, seafood, and artisanal ice cream while skipping unusual dishes like fermented shark. Taste why Icelanders are proud of their cuisine! 

Blue Lagoon & Northern Lights Cruise
In the morning after breakfast you meet your driver and continue your Iceland adventure with a relaxing tour to the Blue Lagoon - one of the most visited attractions in Iceland.

You have some free time to soak up in the Northern sun while relaxing in warm geothermal seawater surrounded by a surreal lava field.

In the evening your private driver transfers you to the pier for a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the beautiful Northern Lights Cruise on board a comfortable boat.

During the tour your expert guide tells you all about the Northern Lights, the folklore and superstition, and explains the underlying scientific facts that make this magical light show possible. The cruise takes 2-3 hours. Warm overalls are included. After the cruise you are transferred to your hotel. Overnight in your hotel in Reykjavik.

Premium Golden Circle Tour with Laxnes Horse Farm
In the morning after breakfast and check out, you meet your private driver-guide at the hotel lobby and start your trip to Selfoss with a Premium Golden Circle tour on the way. 

Your first stop is Laxnes Horse Farm, a charming, family-run farm located just outside Reykjavík. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to meet the friendly Icelandic horses in a scenic valley setting. An optional horseback ride through the beautiful countryside can be arranged (weather and schedule permitting), offering a unique introduction to the Icelandic horse's gentle gait and the landscape it calls home. For non-riders, it’s also a peaceful and enjoyable chance to observe and interact with the horses up close.

The next highlight of your trip is visiting the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Site - Thingvellir National Park. The national pride of the country, the Thingvellir National Park has a very important historical significance - it is the place where the oldest existing parliament in the world (first assembled in 930 AD) is set. The “Althing” was held here for almost 9 centuries, until 1800. 

However, it is not the only history that attracts thousands of visitors to this unique land. Being part of a fissure zone running through Iceland, the Thingvellir area is a great lava arena in a rift valley formed between the Eurasian and the North American tectonic plates and serves as a visual representation of continental drift. The area also features the largest natural lake in Iceland - Thingvallavatn, surrounded by lava flows and lush vegetation. 

The next stop is the picturesque Gullfoss - one of the most beautiful and popular waterfalls in Iceland.

Finally, you will see the Fridheimar Tomato farm.

Note: The duration of the tour may vary depending on traffic conditions, weather, and the time spent at each stop. 

Arrival in Selfoss
Upon arrival in Selfoss, you check into your hotel. The rest of the evening is free. 

South Coast Premium Tour
In the morning after breakfast and check out, you meet your private driver-guide at the hotel lobby and start your trip to Vik with a South Coast Premium scenic tour on the way. 

The very impressive Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss waterfalls are your first stop. Seljalandsfoss cascades down the mountainside of West Eyjafjoll and is narrow and very high. There is even a path at the bottom of the cliff providing a safe and easy opportunity to walk behind the waterfall. You then see Skogafoss - an impressive 60 m high waterfall located in Skogar. 

You also get to see the Solheimajökull glacier and Reynisfjara shore and black sand beach. You then proceed to Vik village the charming southernmost village in Iceland famous for breathtaking mountainous vistas, rich vegetation, and birdlife. 

Arrival in Vik
Upon arrival in Vik, you check in to your hotel. The rest of the evening is free. 

 South Glacier Premium Tour
In the morning after breakfast and check out, you meet your private driver-guide at the hotel lobby and start your trip to Glacier Lagoon with a South Glacier Premium scenic tour on the way. 

Your start with exploring the Myrdals and Skeidarar Sands. Then you proceed to Fjardarargljufur canyon where you can find a marvelous unnamed waterfall. Next, your stop is Skaftafell Nature Park - an oasis of diverse landscapes and features. Here you see Svinafells Jokull and a beautiful hotel Skaftafell. 

You continue to Glacier Lagoon and located nearby striking Diamond Beach - a black-sand beach famed for the huge, glistening iceberg fragments that drift ashore. 

Arrival
Following the tour, you arrive in Reynivellir and spend the rest of the day at lesiure. After dinner, keep an eye out for the Northern Lights — this area is great for sightings with minimal light pollution. 

Glaciers, Cliffs and Waterfalls & Return to Reykjavik
Following breakfast, you have free time to relax and enjoy the breathtaking surroundings of Jökulsárlón on your own. After check-out and lunch, you have another chance to see the Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach in the bright daylight.

After stopping at Fjallsarlon, a mini version of the Glacier Lagoon often with more, but smaller icebergs, and fewer tourists, you head back to Rejkjavik. Shortly after a break for coffee, you can walk to the beautiful Svartifoss, the Black Waterfall, a very impressive sight. Other beautiful waterfalls you see today from the road is the Systrafoss or the Sisters' Falls and the Urridafoss.

Later today, your journey continues westward along the scenic South Coast. A highlight of the day is a visit to the stunning Cliffs of Dyrhólaey, a 120-meter-high promontory offering sweeping views over black sand beaches, sea stacks, and the Atlantic Ocean. Weather permitting, you can enjoy panoramic photo opportunities from the lighthouse at the top.

After the tour, your driver takes you to a Reykjavik hotel.

Arrival

After a day full of sightseeing and adventures, you arrive at the hotel for an overnight stay. 

Departure
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and depart from Iceland.

We wish you a safe flight and hope to work on your future trips!