This six-day, stay-put program is based for five nights in the Hella area of South Iceland. Staying in one place means less packing and more time for sightseeing!.
Day 1: South Shore
Early morning transfer from Reykjavik to Hella in South Iceland, where you meet with the group and tour guide. We visit the glaciers, waterfalls, bird cliffs and lava beaches of South Iceland. You have free time for an optional glacier walk or visit the area of Skógar together with our guide.
Day 2: Thjorsardalur
We travel alongside the Hekla volcano and visit the Hjálparfoss waterfall, the Viking farm ruins at Stöng and enjoy a leisurely hike to Gjáin which appears to be like an oasis in this moon landscape.
Day 3: Leisure Day or Optional Day Tour to Vatnajokull National Park
Today is a leisure day or you can join an optional day tour to Skaftafell National Park, travel alongside Iceland's highest mountains and Europe's largest glacier to Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon with floating icebergs. Day tour costs EUR140 per person payable in advance or locally to your guide.
Day 4: Westman Islands
Ferry trip to the Westman Islands where we explore, on foot, the village of Heimaey. You then enjoy the afternoon on your own exploring the island.
Day 5: Golden Circle
Today we visit the Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir hot springs and Thingvellir National Park.
Day 6: Reykjanes Peninsula, Blue Lagoon and Reykjavik
Hot springs, lava fields, amazing bird cliffs and moon landscapes are on today's itinerary. After an optional visit to the Blue Lagoon we return to Reykjavík for a city tour. Overnight in Reykjavik not included.
