• 5 Breakfast (B)
• 2 Dinner (D)

• Reykjavik: Head north for a chance to see the northern lights, exploring snow-covered landscapes and hearing stories from the people who’ve lived here for generations. You’ll learn what life’s really like above the Arctic Circle. Please note: while sightings are never guaranteed, the experience of the search is something you’ll never forget.
• Barnafoss: Enjoy views of the Hraunfossar and Barnafoss waterfalls as you drive through glorious landscapes.
• Akranes: Learn about the living conditions and daily routines of local inhabitants throughout Akranes’ history during a visit to the Akranes Folk Museum. 
• Snaefellsjokull: Admire Iceland’s unforgettable geography on today’s excursion to the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. See spectacular glaciers, waterfalls, lava fields and volcanoes. 
• Gullfoss Falls: Learn about the waterfall’s preservation as you marvel at its impressive beauty and magnitude. 
• Geysir: Visit Geysir and watch the dazzling activity of Strokkur as it shoots water and steam to the sky. 
• Grindavik: Visit a geothermal lagoon where locals have bathed for generations. The naturally heated water, rich in minerals, is warmed by volcanic activity beneath the surface. Surrounded by lava fields, this open-air pool is a practical part of life in Iceland, offering healing and rest. 

• Deluxe coach travel
• Selected hotel dinners plus a locally hosted meal
• Standard regional accommodation

Trafalgar

Head out in search of the northern lights beyond Reykjavík, looking skyward for the shifting green glow of the aurora borealis. The outing is a chance to experience Iceland’s dark skies and hear local perspectives on life in this northern landscape.

The display is a natural phenomenon shaped by solar activity and weather, so sightings cannot be guaranteed. Even without an aurora, the search brings you into the stillness of an Icelandic night.

Visit Akranes Folk Museum to discover how people lived and worked in this coastal Icelandic community. Exhibits illuminate the routines, homes and livelihoods of local inhabitants across generations.

Akranes has long been shaped by its relationship with the sea. The museum offers a human-scale view of Icelandic everyday heritage, adding personal context to the fishing towns and windswept shores encountered across the country.

View Deildartunguhver, a powerful hot spring in West Iceland where clouds of steam rise from water heated deep underground. Stand back and observe the visible force of the geothermal activity that shapes the island.

Known for its exceptionally high flow, the spring supplies hot water to communities in the region. It is a striking example of how Iceland puts the Earth’s heat to practical use as well as a reminder of the energy beneath its surface.

Take in the contrasting falls of Hraunfossar and Barnafoss in West Iceland. At Hraunfossar, clear streams emerge from beneath a lava field and spill into the river; nearby Barnafoss rushes through a narrow rocky channel.

Their close proximity makes the difference especially vivid: one waterfall appears as a delicate line of cascades, the other as churning blue-white water. Together they show how lava and flowing water have shaped this landscape.

Visit UNESCO-listed Þingvellir National Park to see the rift landscape created as the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates move apart. Walk amid rocky fissures and broad views across one of Iceland’s most significant natural sites.

Þingvellir is also central to the country’s cultural history: the Alþingi, Iceland’s historic assembly, was established here in 930. The park brings together visible geological change and centuries of civic heritage in one landscape.

Visit Gullfoss, the ‘Golden Waterfall’ of Iceland’s Golden Circle, and watch the Hvítá River plunge in two stages into a deep canyon. The sound of the water and fine spray make its scale tangible.

Hear the story of the campaign to protect the falls from hydroelectric development, often associated with local conservation advocate Sigríður Tómasdóttir. Gullfoss is both a dramatic natural landmark and a symbol of Iceland’s conservation history.

Explore the Geysir geothermal area, where steaming ground and bubbling hot springs reveal the heat beneath Iceland’s surface. Watch Strokkur erupt, sending a plume of hot water and steam into the air at frequent intervals.

The area takes its name from the Great Geysir, which gave the English language the word ‘geyser’. Here, the mineral-scented steam and sudden eruptions bring Iceland’s volcanic geology into sharp focus.

Visit Hellisheiði’s geothermal power station to learn how underground heat is converted into electricity and hot water. This MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience explains the role of superheated water and steam in powering everyday life in Iceland.

Set amid volcanic terrain, the visit connects the geothermal features seen across the country with a practical approach to renewable energy. Discover why geothermal power matters to Iceland’s climate goals and how the station harnesses a resource beneath the landscape.

Meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers over drinks and small bites in Reykjavík. This hosted gathering offers a relaxed introduction to the people sharing your journey and a chance to hear more about the Icelandic landscapes ahead.

In the world’s northernmost capital, conversation might turn to volcanic terrain, Viking heritage and the northern lights—subjects woven into everyday life and local storytelling.

Explore Reykjavík with your Travel Director on a sightseeing tour of Iceland’s compact capital. View the Parliament, Harpa Concert Hall and Hallgrímskirkja Church, whose distinctive silhouette rises above the city’s colourful streets.

Harpa’s faceted glass exterior reflects the changing light beside the harbour, while Hallgrímskirkja’s design evokes Iceland’s basalt formations. Together, these landmarks reveal a city where contemporary architecture and the natural world are closely connected.

Explore the sea-swept Snæfellsnes Peninsula, a stretch of coast known as ‘Iceland in miniature’ for its concentration of glaciers, lava fields, waterfalls and volcanic peaks. Look out for seals along the shore and admire Kirkjufell’s steep profile near Grundarfjorður.

The varied terrain gives you a close look at the forces that define Iceland, from volcanic rock to Atlantic surf. Weather and light shift quickly here, lending the peninsula’s fishing villages and rugged coastline a distinctive atmosphere.

Join local storyteller Ásta Kristrún Ragnarsdóttir and her songwriter husband for an exclusive Be My Guest dinner in the Selfoss area. Share local food while listening to Icelandic stories, poetry and recollections from their family history.

This hosted meal offers a personal encounter with Iceland’s storytelling tradition, in which family memories and tales of place help preserve the island’s heritage. It is a chance to hear local voices around the dinner table, not simply sample regional cuisine.

Explore the Reykjanes Peninsula, a UNESCO Global Geopark of lava fields, steaming ground and stark coastal scenery. View Lake Kleifarvatn and the surrounding geothermal landscape, where sulphurous steam makes the Earth’s heat visible.

The peninsula lies along the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, which rises above sea level here. Its fractured terrain offers a close look at the volcanic and tectonic forces that continue to shape Iceland, alongside a view of Strandarkirkja, a coastal church associated with local legends.

Soak in a geothermal lagoon in southwest Iceland, surrounded by volcanic scenery. Bring swimwear for a dip in naturally heated, mineral-rich water and feel the contrast between the warm pool and the cool Icelandic air.

Bathing in geothermal water is a familiar part of Icelandic life, valued as a place to rest and gather. This included experience lets you take part in that tradition while appreciating the warmth produced beneath the island’s lava fields.

Meet local Icelandic horses on an optional experience offered during your time near Borgarnes. Get to know a breed renowned for its compact build, thick coat and close association with Icelandic rural life.

Horses have played a longstanding role in travel and farming across the island, and an encounter offers a different perspective on its landscape and traditions. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour; specific activities depend on the option available locally.