Begin in Reykjavik - Iceland’s tiny but very explorable capital. Spend a day walking along its quaint stony streets and staring out to the Atlantic from the harbour before dining in one of the city’s cool new restaurants. If you’re a wildlife lover, then arrange a day trip from Reykjavik to go whale spotting along the gorgeous Faxafloi Bay. Those looking for the ultimate spa experience should then travel out to the sublime waters of the Blue Lagoon for a day of luxuriating amongst the stark lava landscapes. Next, take a day to explore the wonderful Golden Circle, taking in the stunning waterfall at Gullfoss, the Pingvellir open-air parliament and the hot waterspouts at the Grand Geysir.
If you’d like to see more of Iceland’s towns, then we suggest taking a trip to Akureyri on the north coast, which makes for a fantastic summer foodie spot, thanks to its thriving restaurant and bar scene. If you’d prefer to delve deep into Iceland’s countryside, then take a trip to the incredible Vatnajökull National Park to see its geysers, waterfalls (don’t miss Dettifoss - Europe’s largest waterfall) and jagged volcanic peaks. Winter travellers should spend a day in the ice caves that form each winter and then head out to the wilderness at night to hunt for the unmistakable neon lights of the aurora borealis.
Best Time: Jun–Aug daylight / Sep–Mar Northern Lights
Tailor-Made: 5–12 day self-drive & guided tours
Hotels: Eco-hotels, luxury spa resorts
Flexible: Ring Road self-drive, super-jeep tours, glacier flights
Extensions: Greenland & Faroe Islands
Top Places: Reykjavik, Golden Circle, South Coast, Akureyri
Best Season: Summer for mild weather / Winter for auroras
Scenic Routes: Ring Road & Diamond Circle drives
Highlights: Blue Lagoon, Gullfoss, Reynisfjara black sand beach
Extensions: Snaefellsnes Peninsula & Westfjords
Best Activities: Northern Lights hunting, ice cave exploration, whale watching
Best Time: Sep–Mar peak aurora borealis viewing
Stay Options: Glass igloo lodges, boutique countryside stays
Interests: Geothermal spas, glaciers, volcanoes, waterfalls
Culture: Icelandic saga history, geothermal cuisine, craft beers
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