Day 01: REYKJAVIK

• Arrive in Reykjavik, with free time to settle in or independently explore the capital’s boutiques and cosy cafés.

• Attend the important 06:00 p.m. welcome meeting to meet your local leader and fellow travellers.

• Insurance and emergency contact details will be collected during the welcome meeting.

• Highlight: Begin your Iceland adventure in the world’s northernmost capital before exploring the country’s volcanic and glacial landscapes.

• After the meeting, you may choose to join the group for dinner at your own expense.

• Accommodation: Hotel.

Day 02: REYKJANES PENINSULA, HAFNARFJORDUR, HVERAGERDI

• Travel across the Reykjanes Peninsula and stop at the Bridge Between Continents, spanning the fissure between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates.

• Visit Gunnuhver Hot Springs to see its geothermal landscape of bubbling mud pools and steam vents.

• Continue to Hafnarfjordur for a guided visit to a local artists’ community and meet some of the artists working there.

• Enjoy an included lunch before travelling through the geothermal areas of Krisuvik and Seltun.

• Visit Strandarkirkja, a historic Lutheran church that has long served as a landmark for seafaring travellers.

• Highlight: Combine Reykjanes’ geothermal landscapes with a meaningful introduction to Iceland’s local creative community.

• Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch | Travel: Approx. 3 hours.

Day 03: HVERAGERDI, GOLDEN CIRCLE

• Explore Iceland’s celebrated Golden Circle, beginning at Thingvellir National Park and the historic Parliament Plains.

• See the Silfra Fissure, where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates are slowly moving apart.

• Continue to the geothermal area to see Strokkur Geysir, which regularly erupts around 15 to 20 metres into the air.

• Visit Gullfoss Waterfall, the powerful double waterfall on the Hvita River.

• Highlight: Relax with an included winter soak in the geothermal waters of the Secret Lagoon in Fludir.

• Return to your accommodation with an opportunity to head outside and search the skies for the Northern Lights.

• Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: Breakfast | Travel: Approx. 3 hours.

Day 04: HVERAGERDI, SOUTH COAST

• Visit Seljalandsfoss Waterfall before continuing to impressive Skogafoss, one of Iceland’s largest waterfalls.

• Take a short hike to Kvernufoss Waterfall, hidden within a nearby valley surrounded by moss-covered lava cliffs.

• Highlight: Join an included guided hike across Solheimajokull Glacier, with a safety briefing and all necessary glacier equipment provided.

• No previous glacier-hiking experience is required, but reasonable fitness and mobility are necessary due to uneven and potentially slippery terrain.

• Important: Ankle-high footwear is required so the supplied ice crampons can be fitted correctly.

• Travellers who prefer not to participate in the glacier hike may instead hike towards the glacier tongue.

• Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: Breakfast, Dinner | Travel: Approx. 3 hours.

Day 05: REYKJAVIK

• Return to Reykjavik, where your leader will take you on an included walking tour introducing the capital’s history and culture.

• Highlight: Complete your Iceland journey with a guided exploration of Reykjavik before continuing with your onward arrangements.

• The organised trip ends after the walking tour at approximately 02:00 p.m.

• Road and local conditions may affect the expected finishing time.

• Flights departing Iceland should be booked for after 06:00 p.m.

• Additional accommodation in Reykjavik can be arranged separately, subject to availability.

• Meals: Breakfast

IMPORTANT TRIP INFORMATION

• Group Size: 1 to 12 travellers.

• Minimum Age: 15 years.

• Fitness: A reasonable level of fitness is suitable for the trip, although the glacier hike can be physically demanding.

• Glacier Hike: No previous experience is required; a safety briefing and all necessary glacier equipment are provided.

• Glacier Footwear: Ankle-high shoes are required so the supplied ice crampons can be fitted correctly.

• Mobility: Glacier terrain is uneven and potentially slippery and may be challenging for travellers with certain health or mobility concerns.

• Glacier Alternative: Travellers who opt out may instead hike towards the glacier tongue.

• Operational Conditions: The order of the South Coast activities may be adjusted when required for safety.

• Northern Lights: Sightings depend on natural conditions and cannot be guaranteed.

• Single Supplement: Available for all nights, subject to availability.

• Accommodation Changes: Similar-standard accommodation may be substituted when preferred properties are unavailable.

• Early Check-In: Immediate room access cannot always be guaranteed; luggage storage or shared day rooms may be used where available.

• Transport Conditions: Travel is by private minibus with complimentary Wi-Fi; some journeys include rough, gravelly and winding roads, with early departures possible.

• Luggage: A small-to-medium wheeled suitcase is recommended, and travellers must be able to handle their own luggage.

• Day Bag: A daypack is recommended for water, clothing and activity-specific items.

• Arrival Transfer: Not included as standard; a private transfer can be pre-booked separately, with flight details required at least 14 days before departure.

• Travel Insurance: Compulsory for international travellers, with at least medical expenses and emergency repatriation cover required; specific waiver provisions apply to travellers residing in the EU, Switzerland or USA.

• Emergency Funds: Access to an additional USD 500 is recommended for emergencies or unavoidable itinerary changes.

• Group Leader: The group leader also acts as the driver throughout the Iceland journey.