Welcome to Iceland. 

Your private chauffeur will meet you in the arrival hall and help you with your luggage to the car. 

Drive to Reykjavík is about 45 minutes.
 

Use the day to explore Reykjavík at your own pace, immersing yourself in its unique blend of modern elegance and Nordic charm. Wander along the scenic waterfront, admire architectural gems like Harpa Concert Hall, and browse high-end boutiques and galleries showcasing Icelandic craftsmanship. Indulge in world-class dining with fresh seafood and fine wines, then take in breathtaking views from Hallgrímskirkja or explore the city’s rich history and art. 

The science fiction of Jules Verne changed the way people viewed the world in the late 19th century, stories like Journey to the Center of the Earth, were based on research notes of French explorers who had made their journey to the Snæfellsnes peninsula in Iceland.

Mysterious, breathtaking, and out of this world are just simple words to get started when you enter the Snæfellsnes National Park, which some believe to be one of seven magnetic energy centers of the Earth.

What we do know, is that it contains the widest variety of different volcanic systems in the world that can be found in a single area. In effect, this means that in any direction you look at, the landscape changes completely, and the world becomes another.

Check out from you hotel in Reykjavík. Private transfer from your hotel to the airport. 

The flight to Akureyri is about 40 minutes. 

There your guide for the day will meet you and take you directly to Húsavík.  There you will go on a whale watching tour. After the tour you have option to visit Geosea Geothermal sea baths. 

The Diamond Circle connects the most beautiful and well-known sites of north Iceland: Goðafoss waterfall, Mývatn Lake, Ásbyrgi canyon, Dettifoss waterfall, and Húsavík town.

Goðafoss waterfall is one of the most spectacular waterfalls, with strong character, and it is nearly impossible to mistake it for any other waterfall. The waterfall has its name, waterfall of Gods, from playing a significant part in Iceland’s conversion to Christianity.

Lake Mývatn is a nature reserve with rich bird life, both in the water and around. There are many walking and hiking trails around the lake, right along the waters or offering views of the entire lake area.

Ásbyrgi canyon is part of the Vatnajökul National Park. The canyon was formed by the flooding of the glacier river Jökulsá á Fjöllum, but the river now flows about 2 km to the east. In mythology, the canyon is believed to be the touch of the foot of Sleipnir, the eight-legged horse of Óðin.

Powerful waterfall Dettifoss is dominant on the Jökulsá á Fjöllum river, running from the Vatnajökul glacier and forming the Jökusárgljúfur canyon. We admire the power of the water and see also a smaller waterfall on the way.

Húsavík town became famous after the release of the Eurovision Song Contest movie on Netflix. The town is traditionally known for fisheries, and became in recent years popular for whale watching, gaining the nickname “whale watching capital of Iceland”. The offer of the whale watching tours is so wide that everyone can find something suitable! Húsavík is our starting and ending point of the Diamond Circle route.
 

After breakfast and check out, your guide will meet you and show you around Mývatn. 

The Nature Reserve of Mývatn Lake and its wetlands, and the river Laxá that flows out of it, are very important because of the bird life and the ecosystems both inside the water and on the mainland. Lake Mývatn is very unique lake, with incredible surroundings, a true paradise for every nature lover.

Mývatn Lake and the waters are home to unique species of water birds and ducks. The Bird Museum has the best display of nesting birds in the country.

The cape Höfði is a great place for birdwatching and observing the birds in their natural habitat. The lake is guarded by two volcanoes, Mt. Vindbelgur to the east and Hverfjall Crater to the west.

At Dimmuborgir we learn not only about the geology and how the bizarre rock formations were created but also about Icelandic Yule traditions, since the Yule lads call this place home.

The Skutustaðir pseudocraters are a perfect example of how nature reacts when molten lava hits the wetlands. The geothermal activity can be seen at Námaskarð area, and around Krafla volcano. Here the mountains and rocks turned a yellowish colour, due to the high content of sulfur.

check into your hotel in Akureyri in the afternoon. 

Opened in 2022, the Forest Lagoon is a bespoke geothermal pool using the healing powers of the natural steam baths in the surrounding of Iceland´s Northern Capital: Akureyri. Surrounded in a calming birch tree forest, enjoy an out of this world scenery over the Eyjafjörður fjords, Akureyri and the mountains.

A unique experience of the healing powers of the geothermal springs. Soak in a natural pool, listen to the bubbling hot spring in the steam rooms and saunas and experience local baked goods at the cafeteria.

Enjoy your last day in the north by exploring Akureyri by foot.

Here you can feel both the city life and the proximity to nature and the sea. We explore the old city center with traditional houses. You can count the stairs leading to the iconic church on the hill.

Have a stroll in the harbour, and watch boats of all sizes. In the historical center is a great selection of cozy cafés, restaurants, and shops. For something more special, we take a walk in the botanical garden.

Around noon you fly back to Reykjavík, there you private driver will meet you and drive you to your hotel. 

After check in at your hotel, you will go for a private city walk with tasting. 

Today we discover the most well-known natural sites of Iceland, connected by the Golden Circle route. We visit the largest lake in Iceland, Thingvallavatn, and the Thingvellir National Park. This national park is the oldest national park in Iceland and is listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List for both natural and cultural importance. This is the only place in the world where The North-Atlantic Ridge comes to the surface, so you can see its composition. Here was also in 930 AD established Althing, the world’s oldest parliament still in operation.

In the Geysir area, you can see Strokkur, a 20-meter geyser, erupt every few minutes. The best view of the geysers is from the nearby hill with new walking trails, from which you can also see the surrounding landscape. The big Geysir, which gave name to all geysers in the world, is unfortunately not active anymore.

Waterfall Gullfoss is famous for its two cascades, perpendicular to each other. The glacier river Hvítá runs from Langjökull glacier, which you can see from the waterfall on days with good visibility. And on sunny days, a shimmering rainbow can be seen over the waterfall. 
 

For lunch we stop at Friðheimar Tomato greenhouse. 

As we continue, we see Seljalandsfoss waterfall, which you can walk behind and view from every angle, and Skógafoss, the best-shaped and arguably the most photographed waterfall. 

 

We overnight in the town of Vík í Mýrdal, which you will recognize by its iconic church up on the small hill. Here you can taste the local delicacies and learn about local culture.

After breakfast we drive to Skaftafell where we will enjoy the day hiking and exploring Skaftafell - Vatnajökull National Park. 

Being a gateway into the Vatnajökull National Park, Skaftafell has a hiking trail for everyone, according to fitness level and time available. These are some of our favorite trails, that you can choose from, to hike with us.

Visitors trail (4,5 km - 1-1,5 hrs / Easy): leads to the Skaftafelljökull glacier. We can get even closer to the glacier (after the trail ends). On the way back to the visitors’ center we can take the alternative road to make a loop.

Svartifoss - Sjónarsker - Sel (5,8 km - 2 hrs / Easy): Starting by the visitors’ center, we walk first through the campsite, then turn right and uphill. The trail is well-marked and visible. We reach the viewpoint above Svartifoss waterfall, then continue down the ravine across the bridge and over the basalt column steps up on the other side of the ravine. We continue on this path to the viewpoint Sjónarnípa, and then back towards the old turf house at Sel and through Lambhagi back to the visitor’s center.

Skaftafellsheiði (16,5 km - 5-6 hrs / challenging): We start walking to Svartifoss waterfall, we cross the river next to Magnúsarfoss, and head to Sjónasker. We continue towards Gláma. From Gláma we return down to Sjónarnipa and through Austurbrekka to the campsite and visitors’ center. For those who have not seen Svartifoss yet, we can walk to the waterfall. It will prolong the trip by only about 250 meters.

Kristinartindur (17,9 km - 6-8 hrs / difficult): This difficult trail to the top of Kristinartindar peak on good visibility days offers views of the Öræfi mountains and sandy beaches of Skeiðársandur. We start hiking to Svartifoss and to Sjónasker. From Sjónasker the path leads us toward Kristínartindar, we make a turn to the top and we walk through steep rock scree, all the way to the top of the ridge. We turn to the left and continue to the top. On the way back we head toward Gláma, to walk in a loop. We reach Sjónarnípa from which we continue back to the visitors’ center.

Morsájökull (19,5 km - 6-7 hrs / challenging): This scenic glacier in Morsárdalur valley in the summertime offers views of the falling ice. We might have luck and see chunks of ice fall over the cliff. At other times, we can only hear it. The melted water here can form waterfalls, which are the highest in Iceland.

We start hiking to Svartifoss and Sjónarsker and continue to Morsádalur. The trail is well-marked and leads between Grjóthóll and the glacier lake in front of the glacier. There are views of the glacier and the cliffs with waterfalls. We return to Grjóthóll and continue over the bridge over the Morsá river, all the way to Götugil. We cross the bridge and follow the marked path leading back to the visitors’ center.

Kjós (30 km - 8-10 hrs / challenging): Kjós is a colorful glacier valley, with thousand meters high mountains around. The hike leads us towards Morsárdalur, we cross the bridge over the Morsá river, and the path continues to the birch woods of Bæjarstaðaskógur forest. We turn right as we arrive at the signpost in the woods. From here there is no visible trail, so we find a suitable path for us. We walk along the mountain until we reach Kjós. We walk the same way back to Grjóthóll, but we don’t cross the bridge this time. Instead, we walk along the river and cross the bridge at Götugil. This way we make a loop and enjoy more of the spectacular landscapes. The path brings us back to the visitors’ center.

We will return to the hotel in time for dinner.

After breakfast and check out we will drive towards Landmannalaugar where we will change to a Super Jeep and continue the journey on Super Jeep. 

Landmannalaugar, “People´s Pools”, is a vast area of stunning and unique beauty in the heart of south Iceland's highlands. The area offers a superb opportunity for hiking and hot spring bathing.

Landmannalaugar is one of Iceland´s best areas for a day hike, offering a range of hikes from short and easy to tougher climbs up to ancient volcanoes for panoramic views over the region.

Make sure to remember your bathing suits to take a dip in the historical hot springs!

End the day with a stop at the magnificent Sigöldugljufur Canyon.

It's time to say goodbye to this little island in the North.

Private transfer will take you to Keflavik airport.

Hope you enjoyed your stay !