5-Nights Taste Of Iceland from $3,545

CIE Tours: 2024 - 6 Day Taste of Iceland

Day 1 Reykjavík Panoramic Tour | Perlan Observation Deck
Your tour departs your hotel at 2:00 PM. Discover the capital city Reykjavík on a panoramic tour, experiencing its charming architecture and beautiful, brightly-colored rooftops. Visit the Perlan Observation Deck to see magnificent 360º views of the city and its surroundings of mountain, glacier and volcano vistas. Return to your hotel for a welcome drink and canapés with your group, followed by free time for dining independently.

Day 2 Golden Circle | Friðheimar Tomato Farm
Begin your journey on the famed Golden Circle, starting with the spectacular Þingvellir National Park, a meeting place of old Icelandic clans. It is also where the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates meet above ground. Journey to the Secret Lagoon: smaller and more intimate than the Blue Lagoon, it’s where savvy travelers go to enjoy the Icelandic spa experience. Don’t forget your swimsuit! Savor lunch in the greenhouse of Friðheimar Tomato Farm. Then it’s on to the Strokkur geyser, which erupts every 10 minutes. Stop at Gullfoss Waterfall, one of Iceland’s most popular sights; with two separate drops, it’s one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the world. Move onto your countryside hotel below the Hekla volcano where you’ll enjoy dinner with your group. (B, L, D)

Day 3 LAVA Center | Skógar Folk Museum | Skógafoss Waterfall | Black Sand Beach
Visit the LAVA Center to learn about Iceland’s volcanoes, and how their eruptions and lava flows have shaped the country over time. Visit the Skógar Folk Museum to explore Iceland’s cultural heritage and learn about the lives of Iceland’s early settlers through an array of tools, books, and handicrafts. Visit the nearby Skógafoss Waterfall, where on sunny days a double rainbow is often visible. Discover Reynisfjara’s black sand beach and rock formations along with the legends of its history. Dine at your hotel tonight. (B, D)

Day 4 Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon | Diamond Beach | Skaftafell Wilderness Area
Visit the Skaftafell Wilderness Area and view some of its wonders: glaciers, waterfalls, a snow-capped volcano and lava fields. Savor lunch with a view of the surrounding countryside at the Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon. Visit the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, where bright blue and white icebergs dot the waters. Head to nearby Diamond Beach and marvel at glistening natural ice sculptures on the black sands. Return to your accommodation and dine independently this evening. (B, L)

Day 5 Seljalandsfoss Waterfall | Reykjavík | The Blue Lagoon
Journey to the beautiful Seljalandsfoss Waterfall where, weather permitting, the sure-footed can walk the trail that takes you behind the 60-meter falls. Travel back to Reykjavík, and spend the rest of the afternoon independently exploring the city. In the evening, visit the Blue Lagoon, a geothermal spa in a man-made lake surrounded by lava fields; relax in the mineral-rich waters before sharing in a farewell dinner with your group. (B, D)

Day 6 Tour Ends in Reykjavík
Your tour ends after breakfast. (B) B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner >