• 2 Dinner (D)
• 3 Breakfast (B)

• London: Your Trip Manager will advise you on who you’ll share your room with. On this trip, you’ll stay in a multi-share room with other travellers of the same sex.
• Reykjavik: The climate in this region is unpredictable due to its geographical location. In shoulder season (May, September, and October) you can expect temperatures to vary between single digits and warm sunny days, while from June until September temperatures can reach up to 25 C (77 F) during the day with July being the warmest month. During summer, Iceland also regularly experiences 24 hours of daylight, so you can truly make the most of your sightseeing!
• Reykjavik: It is always a good idea to bring a warm windproof jacket. No matter which time of year you decide to travel, it can get quite cool at night especially outside of the cities, so we recommend that you bring a warm jacket or fleece. It is also recommended to bring along comfortable walking shoes, waterproof jacket & pants, sunscreen and a hat.
• Reykjavik:
  Your trip offers an optional glacier hike and with the varied weather conditions of Iceland its essential you dress for the occasion. Please pack the following: 

  Hiking boots (if you do not have these, you are able to hire them from the Mountain Guides) 

  Waterproof jacket 

  Warm socks  

  Hat and gloves
  Warm trousers/pants (pack a waterproof outer layer if you have it) 

• Reykjavik: The Northern Lights are more common during the winter months, when it gets darker earlier and the sky is clear and free of light pollution. The Northern Lights (AKA the Aurora Borealis) are a natural display of coloured lights in the night sky of the northern hemisphere. They’re a natural phenomenon, so it can never be guaranteed. But you’ll have a higher chance of seeing them the further up north you go. (Fingers crossed…) 
• Reykjavik: The currency of Iceland is the Icelandic Krona (ISK). ATMs are readily available, and most places accept credit/debit cards. 

• Reykjavik: Dine on a delicious dinner with your new found friends and toast the beginning of a wonderful adventure – the possibilities are endless!!
• Midgard: Stay at this wonderful camp, decked out with a sauna. Plus, if you’re lucky, you might even catch the northern lights from while you’re warming up in the hot tub here!  There’s also a cosy communal area with board games.  
• Geysir: Get your camera ready for this jumping geothermal wonder as we explore the heart of Iceland, Thingvellir National Park. And if you miss the photo op don’t worry. It’ll happen again in five minutes. Luckily! 
• Midgard: After visiting the mighty Gullfoss waterfall, we’ll swing by a local dairy farm for a sweet little pit stop and the chance to try their freshly made ice cream. It’s a fun way to see a slice of Icelandic farm life (and why the dairy here is such a big deal).
• Skaftafell: Get your camera reel a-ready for some of the weirdest and most wonderful waterfalls you’ll have ever seen in your life!
• Skaftafell: Walk the black sands on the world-famous Reynisfjara Beach and look out for the basalt pillars and unique rock formations on the coast.
• Skaftafell: Marvel at canyons, volcanoes & glaciers on a drive through Kirkjubaejarklaustur, a beautiful rural town of just 500 people.
• Jokulsárlón Glacier Lagoon: We ain’t joking when we tell you that this lagoon will absolutely blow your mind. You have some time to take in the glacial scenery & check out the world-famous Diamond Beach.

Gather for an optional farewell dinner on the Reykjanes Peninsula and share a final meal with your fellow travellers. It offers a hosted occasion to reflect on Iceland’s waterfalls, glaciers and volcanic landscapes together.

Reykjanes brings a rugged coastal setting to the close of the trip, with lava terrain and the Atlantic shaping the surrounding scenery. The farewell dinner is an optional experience at additional cost and bookable on tour; the venue and menu are not specified.

Share a welcome dinner in Reykjavik and get to know your fellow travellers over a meal. It is a hosted start to the trip rather than an evening left to arrange on your own.

Iceland’s compact capital brings together colourful streets, a lively dining scene and views towards Faxaflói Bay. The dinner offers a chance to settle into the group before exploring the landscapes beyond the city.

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Explore Þingvellir National Park, a Golden Circle landmark where broad lava plains meet the shores of Þingvallavatn, Iceland’s largest natural lake. Look across the rift landscape formed where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates pull apart.

Þingvellir is also central to Icelandic history: the Alþingi parliament first assembled here in 930. Its combination of visible geology and centuries of civic heritage gives this stop a significance beyond its sweeping scenery.

Taste freshly made ice cream at Efstidalur farm and see Icelandic cattle during this MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experience on the Golden Circle. It is a chance to connect a favourite local treat with the farm and animals behind it.

Dairy farming has long been part of rural Icelandic life. This visit puts that tradition in a contemporary setting, offering a small, flavourful glimpse of the people who work the land beyond Reykjavik.

Watch Strokkur erupt in the Geysir geothermal area, where water bursts from the ground against a backdrop of steaming vents and mineral-streaked earth. Its frequent eruptions make this one of the Golden Circle’s most compelling natural sights.

The area takes its name from the Great Geysir, the hot spring that gave English the word “geyser.” Here, geothermal heat is visible at the surface, offering a close look at the forces beneath Iceland’s volcanic landscape.

Visit Gullfoss and watch the Hvítá River plunge in two stages into a rugged canyon. Viewing areas reveal different angles of the falls, from the broad upper cascade to the spray rising from the narrow gorge.

Its Icelandic name means “Golden Falls,” though the scene changes with the light and weather. The sound and force of the water make this a distinctive Golden Circle stop, not simply a distant viewpoint.

Unwind in the sauna and rooftop hot tub at Midgard Base Camp in southern Iceland. These shared facilities offer a warm contrast to a day spent outdoors among the Golden Circle’s open landscapes and waterways.

The camp’s communal spaces make it easy to relax with fellow travellers. If skies are dark and clear enough, there may be a chance to spot the northern lights from the hot tub, although this natural display can never be guaranteed.

Visit Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss, two striking waterfalls along Iceland’s South Coast. At Seljalandsfoss, water drops from a high cliff edge; at Skógafoss, a wide curtain of water falls with a roar onto the plain below.

Both are fed by rivers connected to the Eyjafjallajokull glacier. Their different shapes make this more than a pair of photo stops: it is a close encounter with glacial water shaping the southern landscape.

Walk on Reynisfjara’s black sand near Vík and examine the basalt columns and coastal rock formations that give the beach its stark character. Dark volcanic grains, pale Atlantic surf and the Reynisdrangar sea stacks create a memorable contrast.

The sand and cliffs reflect Iceland’s volcanic geology, while the exposed shoreline shows the power of the North Atlantic. Keep well clear of the water: unpredictable sneaker waves make this a beach to admire from a safe distance.

View Svínafellsjokull, an outlet glacier flowing from the vast Vatnajokull ice cap, and visit Skaftafell in Vatnajokull National Park. Take in a landscape where glacier ice, mountain slopes and pockets of vegetation sit close together.

Skaftafell is known for this meeting of ice and volcanic terrain. Seeing the glacier from the national park area gives a sense of the scale and movement of Iceland’s ice without requiring a glacier hike, which is offered separately as an optional activity.

See icebergs floating across Jokulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, where ice breaks from Breiðamerkurjokull and drifts through still water towards the Atlantic. Spend time taking in the varied shapes and blue-white tones of the ice.

Visit nearby Diamond Beach, where some fragments wash onto black volcanic sand. The contrast is striking, but the setting also reveals an active glacial landscape: the ice on the shore began as snowfall compressed over many years.

Explore the Reykjanes Peninsula for views of lava landscapes, geothermal areas, dramatic coastline and small villages. This scenic exploration shows a rugged side of southwestern Iceland beyond Reykjavik’s city streets.

Reykjanes lies along the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, where tectonic activity helps shape its volcanic terrain. Steam, dark rock and open coastal views give the peninsula a distinct character, even within a country renowned for its fire-and-ice scenery.

Join an optional guided glacier adventure in the Vatnajokull area for a closer encounter with Iceland’s ice. A glacier hike offers the chance to examine frozen textures and features with a guide rather than viewing the ice only from a distance.

Glaciers are constantly changing, shaped by snowfall, pressure and meltwater. This activity is at additional cost and bookable on tour; suitable warm, waterproof clothing and hiking boots are needed, and boot hire may be available.

Soak in the Blue Lagoon on the Reykjanes Peninsula, surrounded by dark lava fields. Its milky-blue, mineral-rich geothermal water offers a different way to experience Iceland’s volcanic setting: immersed in warmth rather than looking out across it.

The lagoon’s distinctive colour and steamy atmosphere make it one of the country’s best-known bathing experiences. This soak is presented as an optional addition in the tour overview; it is at additional cost and bookable on tour.