Best of Iceland

You’re on your way to Iceland, a land forged by fire and ice, where adventurous landscapes give way to a rich cultural heritage. Prepare to discover the dramatic contrasts from ethereal lava fields and thundering waterfalls to charming coastal villages.

Arrive in Reykjavík, Iceland’s vibrant capital. Explore the city’s old core on a guided walking tour featuring the Parliament, harbor, city hall, and the city’s oldest building. Marvel at the dazzling glass façade of the Harpa Concert Hall, a true marvel of modern architecture. This evening, join your fellow travelers for dinner featuring fresh Icelandic ingredients at a local restaurant.

Travel the Golden Circle to see Iceland's most iconic natural wonders, including the Mid-Atlantic Ridge in Thingvellir National Park, where you can walk between two continents. Visit a geothermal bakery to see how Icelanders use natural steam to cook food underground, and taste the delicious, slow-cooked “lava bread.” Continue along the Golden Circle and take in the beauty of the Gullfoss (Golden Falls) double-cascade waterfall before visiting the explosive Strokkur fountain geyser. Return to Reykjavík for an evening at leisure.

This morning, travel inland to Húsafell to view its misty waterfalls cascading over ancient lava rocks. Experience an Impact Moment during a visit to an Icelandic goat farm, where you’ll learn how local farmer Jóhanna helped revive this historic breed, dating back to Iceland’s earliest settlers. Enjoy a simple meal of homemade specialties before continuing onward. Then, bundle up for an adventurous ascent of Langjökull glacier* via mountain truck. Go “Into the Glacier” to explore the shimmering blue ice inside the world’s largest man-made ice tunnel.** End the day in Borgarnes, your home for the next 2 nights.