Around Iceland in 8 days

Around Iceland in 8 days / 7 nights - year round

This is an ideal drive if you can’t squeeze out more time away from home. You start with a day and night in Reykjavik, to rest up from the flight, then head to the beautiful north, where there’s interesting history, deep fjords and fields full of horses. If planned rihgt, you could take a riding tour, or a rafting trip near your hotel. Then further east to take a bit of Akureyri, second largest city, with a bit of urban culture, and then on to the Myvatn area with it’s geothermal activity and zillions fo birds. The landscape changes as you head to Egilstadir, in the east, as the twisty sea coast is a beautiful but slow drive. The next days are in sight of Europe's largest glacier, Vatnajokull, as you head along the south coast with it’s waterfalls, glaciers, black sand beaches and well known sites. A last night in Reykjavik before heading home!

Day 0
Leave the US from Boston, Baltimore, JFK, Minneapolis, San Francisco or Orlando. Go to sleep - as it’s a short night flight!

Day 1
Welcome to Iceland! Grab your luggage and your car, and hit the road! You could explore the Reykjanes Peninsula and soak in the Blue Lagoon on your way into Reykjavik. Overnight in one of our Fosshótels in Reykjavík or similar.

Day 2
Drive north to Skagafjörður, the Valley of the Horses, see the innumerable hills at Vatnsdalshólar and the turf farm at Glaumbær. Overnight at Fosshótel Áning in Saudakrokur or similar.

Day 3
See Akureyri, capital of North Iceland. Visit Goðafoss – the Waterfall of the Gods. Stay at Fosshótel Laugar / Húsavík or similar.

Day 4
Explore the natural wonders of Lake Mývatn, the hot springs at Námaskarð, and the lava fields at Krafla before driving on to East Iceland. Stay at Fosshótel Hallormsstaður / Reyðarfjörður near Egilsstadir or similar.

Day 5
Enjoy the dramatic fjord landscape and fishing villages of the East Fjords before reaching Vatnajökull, Europe’s largest glacier.
Overnight near Höfn at Fosshótel Vatnajökull or similar.

Day 6
It’s a long day, with many natural wonders today as you pass Jökulsárlón, a glacial lagoon, Skaftafell National Park, many waterfalls, black lava beaches and rugged lava fields. Overnight at Fosshótel Mosfell in Hella / Fosshótel Nesbúð in Nesjavellir.

Day 7
Visit Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir hot springs, Þingvellir National Park, drive to Reykjavík and enjoy a walk through downtown.
Overnight in one of our Fosshótels in Reykjavík or similar.

Day 8
Morning to relax, see Reykjavik, do museums, shops, pools or the Blue Lagoon. Drop car at airport and hop on the plane for home!