Jun–Sep tends to have more balanced temperatures and conditions to cover the stages of this trip in comfort.
ICELAND · NATURE + CULTURE
ICELAND — COMPLETE EXPERIENCE
Get around Iceland among volcanoes, waterfalls and glaciers.
DURATION12 days
BEST TIMEJun–Sep
EXPERIENCENature + Culture
COUNTRYIceland
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Reykjavik → Borgarnes → Snaefellsnes → Akureyri and Godafoss → Diamond Circle → Lake Myvatn → Vatnajokull → South Coast Hella → Blue Lagoon → Reykjavik
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Reykjavik Heritage
2Borgarnes historic center
3Traditions of Snaefellsnes
4Architecture and monuments
5Markets and local life
6History and regional identity
Get around Iceland among volcanoes, waterfalls and glaciers. The combination of Reykjavik and Blue Lagoon gives the script an identity that doesn't depend on a single postcard.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in Reykjavik
Arrival in Reykjavik, installation and first hours in Reykjavik's historic center, architecture and local life.
DAY 2
Reykjavik → Borgarnes
Departure from Reykjavik towards Borgarnes, where upon arrival you can start exploring the heritage, markets and notable neighborhoods of Borgarnes.
DAY 3
Borgarnes — full day
More time in Borgarnes, now with monuments, traditions and everyday life in Borgarnes.
DAY 4
Borgarnes → Snaefellsnes
The journey leaves Borgarnes and heads to Snaefellsnes, with the rest of the day focused on monuments, traditions and daily life in Snaefellsnes.
DAY 5
Snaefellsnes — landscapes and culture
The day in Snaefellsnes combines the historic center, architecture and local life of Snaefellsnes.
DAY 6
Snaefellsnes → Akureyri and Godafoss
The route between Snaefellsnes and Akureyri and Godafoss changes the scene of the trip; upon arrival, enter the historic center, architecture and local life of Akureyri and Godafoss.
DAY 7
Akureyri and Godafoss — selected experiences
The stay in Akureyri and Godafoss continues with the heritage, markets and striking neighborhoods of Akureyri and Godafoss.
DAY 8
Akureyri and Godafoss → Diamond Circle
From Akureyri and Godafoss to Círculo de Diamantes, the journey leads to a new stage, followed by heritage, markets and striking neighborhoods of Círculo de Diamantes.
DAY 9
Diamond Circle → Lake Myvatn
Moving from Diamond Circle to Lake Myvatn. After arrival, the day opens up space for monuments, traditions and everyday life in Lake Myvatn.
DAY 10
Lake Myvatn → Vatnajokull
Departure from Lake Myvatn towards Vatnajokull, where upon arrival you can start exploring the historic center, architecture and local life of Vatnajokull.
DAY 11
Vatnajokull → South Coast Hella
The journey leaves Vatnajokull and heads to South Coast Hella, with the rest of the day focused on heritage, markets and striking neighborhoods of South Coast Hella.
DAY 12
South Coast Hella → Blue Lagoon
The route between Costa Sul Hella and Blue Lagoon changes the scene of the trip; Upon arrival, see the monuments, traditions and daily life of Blue Lagoon.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
Landscapes, ecosystems and natural phenomena as the main motivation for the trip. The sequence between Reykjavik and Blue Lagoon gives concrete form to this proposal.
YOUR WAY
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