Day 1: Welcome to Reykjavík!
Upon arrival to Keflavik Airport, you are greeted by our driver who will take you to your accommodation in Reykjavík. After settling in, spend the rest of the day exploring the capital area’s attractions, including museums, naturally-heated pools and spas, Icelandic design boutiques, scenic surroundings, and much more. You also have your pick of superb restaurants and cafés in downtown Reykjavik along with a variety of bars and nightclubs if you wish to take part in the legendary Reykjavík nightlife. Spend the next six nights at a comfortable hotel or guesthouse in the heart of the city.

Highlights: Reykjavík.

Day 2: Capital Area Highlights
Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the capital area, including visits to the presidential residence at Bessastaðir, Perlan (“the Pearl”), and Höfði, the historic setting of the 1986 summit meeting between Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev. Other stops include the old harbour, the fish market (seasonal), the towering Hallgrimskirkja church, and Alþingi, the Icelandic Parliament. The tour also takes you to Hafnarfjörður, a neighbouring town rumoured to be inhabited by elves. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure.

Highlights: Hallgrímskirkja church, Perlan, Höfði, Alþingi, Reykjavík harbour, & Hafnafjörður.

Day 3: The Golden Circle
Learn about Iceland´s unique geology and history with an enlightening guided bus tour along the famous “Golden Circle” route. Here, you will visit some of Iceland’s top attractions, including Þingvellir National Park, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, the great Geysir geothermal area with its spouting geyser and steaming hot springs, and Gullfoss, considered one of Iceland’s most beautiful waterfalls. Returning to Reykjavik, the tour makes a stop at the historical site of Skálholt, the ancient seat of Iceland’s bishops and a major political and cultural centre throughout the Middle Ages.

Highlights: Nesjavellir, Þingvellir, Gullfoss, Geysir, Strokkur, and Skálholt.

Day 4: Geothermal Indulgence!
Enjoy a trip to the Blue Lagoon, one of Iceland’s top attractions, where you can relax in warm geothermal seawater surrounded by unearthly lava formations. Let your cares slip away as you unwind in the saunas and steam baths or soak in the radiant white-blue waters with a silica mud mask on your cheeks. Renowned for the healing powers of its mineral-rich waters, this spa also offers optional skin treatments or in-water massages.* Bathing in this surreal environment is a unique experience that no one should miss!

Highlights: Blue lagoon and Reykjanes.
*We recommend booking optional treatments well in advance.

Day 5: A Whale of a Day
Start the day with a whale-watching tour from Reykjavik’s old harbour. Sailing through the beautiful Faxaflói Bay, this tour offers you a chance to observe Minke and Humpback whales or possibly even Fin and Blue whales in their natural habitat. You may also spot other amazing creatures like Orcas, Dolphins, and Porpoises along with a diverse birdlife including puffins, terns, and razorbills. The rest of the day is yours to spend however you please.

Optional: Add a horse riding tour in the morning and then join the whale-watching tour in the afternoon.

Day 6: Free Time to Explore 
Today, explore the Reykjavik area however you wish. Downtown Reykjavík offers a wide range of attractions, including Alþingi, the Icelandic Parliament, or the bird’s-eye views from the tower at Hallgrímskirkja church, the city’s most visible landmark. You may also be interested in a leisurely hike in Reykjavik’s natural surroundings, such as Grótta in Seltjarnarnes, the Laugardalur valley, or the wooded Öskjuhlíðin area near Perlan (“The Pearl”). There are also plenty of exciting optional activities and day tours to choose from. 
 
Highlights: Hallgrímskirkja, Perlan, Alþingi, Laugardalur, and Grótta.

Day 7: Departure
Transfer to Keflavik Airport via FlyBus. If your flight is in the afternoon, you have time to visit some of Reykjavik´s boutiques or museums. You may also opt to take a short tour of the Reykjanes peninsula (not included).