5D4N Hidden Powers (Summer)
Discover the very best of Iceland’s South Coast region on this compact but complete small group summer tour. You’ll experience Iceland’s amazing natural forces first-hand in a great introduction to the land of fire and ice. If you’re looking for a short tour that perfectly introduces you to Iceland’s nature and culture, you just found it! We’ll show you beloved South Iceland places such as Geysir, Gullfoss waterfall, the Glacial Lagoon/Diamond Beach, Eyjafjallajökull volcano, and the Blue Lagoon. We’ve included fun activities unique to the summer, when nature is at its greenest, birdlife is vibrant, and there is plenty of daylight to explore. Overnights in the countryside let you experience how the legendary midnight sun burnishes the landscapes with a magical glow.
Tour Highlights
- Discover Iceland’s most iconic sights along the Golden Circle, including Þingvellir National Park, the Geysir geothermal area and Gullfoss waterfall
- Explore the dramatic South Coast, featuring Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss and the black sands of Reynisfjara Beach
- Visit the breathtaking Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and nearby Diamond Beach
- Experience the vast glaciers and volcanoes of Vatnajökull National Park
- Relax in the Blue Lagoon’s mineral-rich geothermal waters
- Enjoy the magical glow of Iceland’s midnight sun during long summer evenings
Good to know
- Remarks : It is not recommended that child age 0 - 7 years old travel on schedule tours.
- Child age 12 years and older pay full price
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 Arrive Reykjavik
Arrival at Keflavík airport and transferred to the Reykjavík city centre hotel.
Day 2 Golden Circle and South Shore
Start your day with breakfast before departing Reykjavík. Visit Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO site, then explore the geothermal wonders of Geysir and the stunning Gullfoss waterfall. In Laugarvatn, enjoy freshly baked Icelandic rye bread from a geothermal bakery. Drive along the scenic South Shore, passing farms and volcanoes, with stops at Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls. Walk on the black sand of Reynisfjara beach, known for its dramatic rock formations and seabirds. End the day in Vík, where the summer sun paints the landscape in golden hues.
Dinner and overnight in the Vík area.
breakfast · dinner
Day 3 Vatnajokull National Park – Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon - Walk under Midnight Sun
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Travel through the Katla UNESCO Geopark, shaped by centuries of eruptions, and visit Reynisfjara black sand beach, known for its basalt columns and powerful Atlantic waves. Continue to the Lakagígar region and cross the vast Eldhraun lava field, formed during the historic Laki eruption. Enter Vatnajökull National Park, home to Europe’s largest glacier and the volcano Öræfajökull, whose 1362 eruption once devastated the region. Visit the stunning Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon for a boat tour among floating icebergs, then stop at nearby Diamond Beach, where icebergs rest on black sand. Explore the scenic Skaftafell area before returning to Vík village. In the evening, meet locals at Smiðjan Brugghús for a brewery visit, beer tasting, and Icelandic-style barbecue dinner. End the day with a guided night walk under the magical midnight sun. Dinner and overnight in the Vík area.
breakfast · dinner
Day 4 Hveragerdi - Blue Lagoon - Reyjavik
After breakfast, journey back along the scenic South Coast. Stop in Hveragerði, known as “The Flower Village” for its geothermal greenhouses. Visit a horse farm to meet friendly Icelandic horses, learn about their history, and enjoy traditional farm refreshments. Drive along the southern coast and through the striking landscapes of the Reykjanes Peninsula. Relax in the famous Blue Lagoon’s warm, mineral-rich waters before returning to Reykjavík. Enjoy an open evening in the city. Overnight in Reykjavík.
breakfast
Day 5 Depart Reykjavik
After breakfast, make your way to the international airport for your departure. Airport transfer is included.
breakfast
What's included
Included
- Accommodations
- Meals as per itenarary
- Sightseeing as per itinerary
- English speaking guides
Not included
- ~ International flight ticket
- Travel insurance
- Others not mentioned above
- ~ Tippings
Prices & dates
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Your hotels
Hótel Skuggi
★★★
Reykjavík Hverfisgata 103, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Hótel Kria
★★★
Vik Sléttuvegur, 870 Vík, Iceland
Hotel Vik
★★★
Vik 2 Klettsvegur, 870 Vik, Iceland
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