Watch seals bask on the shore off Vatnsnes peninsula with a fantastic view of the majestic Hvíserkur cliff, which according to legend is a petrified troll! Explore Skagafjörður area and Tröllaskagi peninsula with its high mountains and green valleys. Stop at Glaumbær farm and Víðimýrarkirkja church, old preserved turf houses and end the day in Akureyri town.

Accommodation in Akureyri area.

A short drive from Akureyri town is one of the island’s most spectacular waterfalls, Goðafoss or the waterfalls of the Gods. Continue to Mývatn lake area that has everything from desolated craters to bubbling mud pools and geothermal caves including Dimmuborgir lava field and Námafjall geothermal area. Enjoy the panoramic view from the warm waters of Mývatn Nature Baths before continuing to Húsavík harbour town, the country’s whale-watching capital, and Öxarfjörður.

Accommodation in Húsavík/Mývatn lake area.

Vatnajökull National Park, one of Iceland’s most stunning attractions, includes Ásbyrgi, a gigantic and wide horseshoe-shaped canyon, Dettifoss, the most powerful waterfall in Europe, and Hljóðaklettar or Echo Rocks. Continuing towards Egilsstaðir area. See Lagarfljót river, the alleged home of sea monster Lagarfljótsormur. Explore Hengifoss Waterfall, Hallormsstaður National Forest and Skriðuklaustur Centre of Culture and History.

Accommodation in Egilsstaðir area.

The drive along the Eastfjords is picturesque with a view of dramatic mountains, fjords and small fishing villages. The area has many interesting places, including villages such as Djúpivogur, Neskaupstaður, Seyðisfjörður and Fáskrúðsfjörður, which has a great view of Skrúður, a hollow cliff island that rises steeply out of the sea, east of the bay. Continue to Höfn town, known for its delicious lobster and dine at one of the local restaurants.

Accommodation in Höfn area.

The south-east coast offers spectacular scenery, stop to explore the biggest glacial lagoon of its kind, Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon, its beauty will take your breath away. Enjoy the icebergs up close while sailing on the lagoon (April to October) and watch seals play in the water. Take an unusual tour to Ingólfshöfði cape on a hay wagon (May to August) and stop in Skaftafell, an ideal destination and popular wilderness area that offers hiking trails with stunning views.

Accommodation in Vík/Kirkjubæjarklaustur area.

The south coast holds some of Iceland’s beautiful attractions including Fjaðrárgljúfur, a canyon located not far from Kirkjubæjarklaustur village. Take time to explore the surrounding area of Vík village including Dyrhólaey peninsula, from where you have a breathtaking panoramic view to all directions with an endless black coastline to the west, Reynisdrangar rock formation to the east and Mýrdalsjökull glacier to the north. Continue to Skógafoss, one of the country’s most beautiful waterfalls, and Seljalandsfoss waterfall.

Accommodation in Gullfoss/Geysir area.

Discover all the sights on the Golden Circle route, an area rich in history and culture and includes the stunning Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir hot spring area and Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the historic Skálholt cathedral and explore Kerið, a 3,000-year-old volcanic crater lake located in Grímsnes area.

Accommodation in Reykjavík (optional and not included in tour price).

Optional and not included in tour price.