Iceland Golden Circle Escorted Tour 2026

DAY 1 Reykjavik
Welcome to Iceland! Your tour commences with a shared arrival transfer from Keflavik airport to your hotel. Enjoy the remainder of your day at leisure, resting or exploring the city on your own if time allows.

Stay at: Berjaya Reykjavík Natura Hotel (4 star) or similar

DAY 2 Reykjavik – Borgarnes - Akureyri
This morning, meet your tour guide for your journey west along the scenic Hvalfjordur fjord and the town of Borgarnes. Easy hike on Grabrok volcano crater in the middle of a greenish lava field. Further north visit Glaumbaer, one of Iceland’s most beautiful turf house farms and folk museums. Continue along scenic fjord landscape and over several mountain passes until you reach Akureyri, the capital of North Iceland. The overnight location allows you walk around the beautiful town of Akureyri.

Stay at: Berjaya Akureyri Hotel (3 star) or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast and dinner

DAY 3 Akureyri – Lake Myvatn
In the morning, explore the town of Akureyri, also called the capital of North Iceland, and admire the panoramic view over the Eyjafjordur fjord. There are optional whale watching tours available at 09.00hrs. In the afternoon, travel to Godafoss, the waterfalls of the Gods. Then explore Lake Myvatn, known as a geological wonderland and for its abundant birdlife. See the strange lava formations at Kalfastrond, the pseudo craters at Skutustadir and the tephra cone Hverfjall. Finish off the day relaxing in the geothermal Myvatn Nature Baths with a fantastic view over the whole area.

Stay at: Berjaya Myvatn Hotel (4 star) or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast

DAY 4 Lake Myvatn - Namaskard - East Iceland
Today, you have the opportunity to walk in the lava labyrinth at Dimmuborgir, 'the dark castles', hoping to get a glimpse of the trolls who are said to live there. This afternoon, visit the hot spring area of Namaskard with bubbling mud pools and steaming solfataras. Head through the uninhabited highlands and moon-like surrounding to East Iceland. (From June to August, the tour includes a detour to the powerful waterfall Dettifoss.)

Stay at: Berjaya Herad Hotel (3 star) or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast

DAY 5 East Iceland - Vatnajokull
It’s a day to admire the dramatic fjord landscape and its tiny fishing villages at the end of twisty roads in the East Fjords and on route, visit an interesting stone and mineral collection. In the afternoon, see Vatnajokull – Europe’s biggest glacier that is visible over Southeast Iceland. End the day with a stop at Jokulsarlon glacial lagoon filled with floating icebergs, exploring the extraordinary site and you might see seals swimming in the arctic waters. (A boat tour between floating icebergs is included in the program from May to September). Later, walk on the black sandy beach (The Diamond Beach) where large icebergs get stranded.

Stay at: Hotel Hofn (3 star) or similar.
Meals Included: Breakfast

DAY 6 Vatnajokull National Park - South Coast
Travel along the southern part of the glacier Vatnajokull and get a glimpse at Europe's second-largest national park, which has Iceland's highest mountains in an alpine environment. Continue on with a beautiful drive with many natural wonders awaiting you as you head across the Eldhraun lava field, cross the sandy desert of the south coast, overlooked by mountainous cliffs, glaciers and waterfalls. Experience the unique Icelandic Lava Show where you get to witness and feel the heat from molten lava! Stroll along the black lava beach of Reynisfjara near Vik, then in the small village of Skogar, admire the 60-metre-high Skogafoss Waterfall, one of the most impressive in the country. End the day seeing the narrow Seljalandsfoss Waterfall which has an exciting trail behind it, if you want to get wet!

Stay at: Stracta Hotel Hella (3 star) or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast

DAY 7 South Coast - Thingvellir National Park - Reykjavik
Explore the classics today as you travel the route of the Golden Circle sights. Start the day at Fridheimar, where you learn about the Icelandic horse, its special qualities and history and visit a geothermal greenhouse. Later, see steam from the Geysir geothermal fields along with a variety of hot springs and bubbling pools. The original geyser is now dormant but has been replaced by Strokkur, 'the Churn', which erupts at 5-7 minute intervals. Continue to Gullfoss, 'the golden falls', which is a double waterfall that tumbles 32 meters into the Hvita river and attracts travellers in summer and winter. Travel inland to Thingvellir National Park where the ancient Viking Parliament sat and is now a UNESCO World Heritage site. Return to Reykjavik for a short city tour to show you the highlights of the world’s northernmost capital.

Stay at: Berjaya Reykjavik Natura Hotel (4 star) or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast

DAY 8 Reykjavik
After breakfast, your tour concludes with a shared departure transfer to Keflavik airport for your onward journey.

Meals Included: Breakfast