• 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.

Taste Iceland’s countryside at Efstidalur dairy farm, a family-run stop on the Golden Circle where you’ll sample freshly churned ice cream made from the herd you can see in the barn next door. It’s a delicious window into local foodways and rural rhythms.

Hear how sustainable practices shape production on this working farm and why Iceland’s cool climate yields such rich milk. This MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience connects you with the people behind Icelandic flavors while supporting community-focused agriculture.

Visit the South Coast’s most photogenic cascades: Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss. Feel the cool spray, hear the thunder, and watch for misty rainbows arcing across the gorge as you frame the perfect shot.

Learn how ancient ice and recent eruptions shaped this coast, from Seljalandsfoss’s cliff-hugging plume—where, in safe conditions, a path curves behind the sheet of water—to Skógafoss’s 60-meter curtain fed by glaciers above. Legends linger here, along with the deep bass note of water meeting rock.

Walk the volcanic shoreline of Reynisfjara Black-Sand Beach, where Atlantic surf hammers cliffs sculpted into basalt columns and the sea stacks of Reynisdrangar spear the horizon. The setting feels otherworldly—ink-dark sands, white foam, and brooding headlands.

Hear tales of trolls turned to stone and learn how lava cooled into hexagonal organ-pipe formations under the Katla volcano. Guides emphasize safety along this dramatic coast, whose powerful “sneaker waves” are part of the beach’s raw, untamed character.

Explore Vatnajokull National Park at Skaftafell, where birch woods, black sands, and blue ice converge. Take in wide-angle views toward the Svínafellsjokull glacier outlet, admiring ice-sculpted ridges and streaks of volcanic ash that tell stories of eruptions and winters past.

Discover why this protected area is a showcase of fire-and-ice landscapes, with trails and viewpoints revealing how glaciers carve valleys and feed braided rivers. The atmosphere is quiet and crystalline—perfect for unhurried photography and reflection.

Marvel at drifting icebergs on Jokulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, where luminous blocks calve from Breiðamerkurjokull and glide toward the sea. Cross the road to Diamond Beach, a shoreline studded with crystal-clear ice that sparkles against the black volcanic sand.

Learn how Vatnajokull’s retreat carves this deep lagoon, creating a haven for seabirds and, in season, curious seals. The palette here—inky water, cobalt ice, and onyx sand—makes every step feel like a fine-art photograph in motion.

Soak in the Blue Lagoon, easing into silica-rich, milky-blue waters cupped by a stark lava field setting. Steam drifts across the surface as mineral mud masks and gentle heat soothe travel-tired muscles.

Discover how geothermal seawater cycles from deep within the Reykjanes Peninsula to fill this open-air spa at a blissful 37–39°C. Between dips, admire the contrasts that define Icelandic bathing culture: black lava, pale water, and the hush of volcanic landscapes.

Explore the Reykjanes headland, part of the Reykjanes UNESCO Global Geopark, where fresh lava fields, sea cliffs, and steaming vents sketch Iceland’s restless edge. Expect rugged coastlines, wave-lashed headlands, and photogenic geothermal areas.

Gain insight into the Mid-Atlantic Rift as you pass fissures and crater fields and pause at viewpoints with the Atlantic on one side and young lava on the other. The mood is elemental—wind in your jacket, Atlantic breakers below, and tangy mineral air rising from the earth.

Dine in Reykjavik with your group at a convivial welcome dinner, raising a glass to the adventures ahead. Sample modern takes on Icelandic flavors—think tender lamb, North Atlantic cod, or skyr-bright desserts—paired with warm Nordic hospitality.

Hear local stories and travel tips while you toast the journey in a cozy city setting. It’s an easygoing introduction to the capital’s dining scene and a relaxed chance to get to know fellow travelers.

Join a guided glacier hike on Vatnajokull from Skaftafell, strapping on crampons and helmet to step onto living ice. Follow your expert guide across undulating ridges and peer into blue ice formations shaped by time, pressure, and meltwater.

Learn about crevasses, moulins, and glacier safety while taking in vast views toward volcanic peaks. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, weather and conditions permitting; all technical equipment is provided, and no prior ice experience is required.

Savour a coastal farewell dinner on the lava-laced Reykjanes Peninsula, dining on ocean-to-table seafood and seasonal Icelandic produce in a dramatic Atlantic setting. Expect flickers of lighthouse beacons and the hush of open sea.

Celebrate the week’s highlights with your group over local specialties—perhaps langoustine, Arctic char, or herb-roasted lamb—and raise a final toast to Iceland’s elemental landscapes. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Contiki

Explore Iceland’s headline trio on the Golden Circle, taking in Þingvellir National Park, the Geysir geothermal area and Strokkur, and the thundering Gullfoss waterfall. Stand where Iceland’s early chieftains met and where the island’s raw geology performs in real time.

Learn how the rift between the North American and Eurasian plates shapes the landscape at Þingvellir, feel the anticipation as Strokkur erupts every few minutes, and watch the Hvítá River plunge into the two-tiered canyon at Gullfoss, its spray casting shifting rainbows across the basalt walls.