Trips to Iceland
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Classic Iceland
Reykjavik, Hella, Grindavik
5 NightsFrom $2,701 PPThis five-nights tour is an ideal way to see Iceland’s highlights, including the Golden Circle, So... -
Highlights of Iceland
Reykjavik, Vik, Hofn, Lake Myvatn, Akureyri
6 NightsFrom $2,701 PPThis one-week tour covers many Iceland highlights, from the Golden Circle and countless waterfalls t... -
Northern Lights Weekender
Reykjavik, Hvolsvöllur
3 NightsFrom $1,895 PPThis three-night trip covers the Golden Circle and South Coast while bringing opportunities to be me... -
The Iceland Adventure
Golden Circle, Reykjavik
4 NightsFrom $2,369 PPThis Iceland adventure covers the Golden Circle, the spectacular South Coast and Reykjavik with thri...
Where to visit in Iceland
Our travel experts have collated their top recommendations of where to visit in Iceland.
Reykjavik
While Iceland’s capital may be small, it has a highly walkable, compact downtown with colorful street art and lots to see and do. One of its most iconic landmarks, Hallgrimskirkja Church stands out on the skyline and offers a panoramic vista of the city’s multicolored rooftops and surrounded mountains from an observation deck near the top. From here, you can stroll down the road that leads directly down to the waterfront, popping into unique shops like the Tonar 12 music store and the enjoy a world-famous hot dog at Bæjarins Beztu.
Vik
The tiny town of Vik is home to a population of only around 300, but it makes a great base for exploring attractions on the South Coast, including jet black sand beaches, unique hexagonal basalt columns, with bizarre sea stack formations pounded by the waves just offshore. On the small peninsula of Dyrholaey near the edge of Vik are dramatic cliffs where puffins can be seen during the summer. In town is a beautiful white church with a red roof that sits atop a hill. It’s not only photogenic itself, but from here you’ll enjoy a magnificent panoramic view.
Golden Circle
The Golden Circle is Iceland’s most famous tourist route. Visitors can stand between two continents and visit Law Rock, the spot where parliament met for over 850 years to legislate, surrounded by a spectacular landscape. You can watch in awe as Strokkur geyser erupts, skyrocketing 100 feet every 5- to 10-minutes and marvel at Gullfoss Falls, the country’s own version of Niagara Falls which cascades powerfully down in two stages, plunging for a total of 105 feet into a rugged canyon below.
Akureyri
Akureyri is often referred to as the “Capital of the North.” For those who plan to explore Northern Iceland, its’ the perfect base. A laid-back city with a population of around 18,000, it lies under snow-dusted peaks at the head of the country’s largest fjord. From here, you can take a number of exciting day trips, including Godafoss Falls, the “Waterfall of the Gods,” Lake Myvatan with its bubbling mud pools, steam vents and geothermal caves, and the Lake Myvatn Nature Baths, a tranquil alternative to the Blue Lagoon. Back in town, you’ll find plenty of shops, bars and eateries to enjoy.
Grindavik
Grindavik is one of the closest towns to Keflavik Airport, located on the Reykjanes Peninsula. It boasts a dramatic setting of lava fields lying right next to the Atlantic, though it may best be known for the famous Blue Lagoon, which is right at its doorstep. Here you can soak in warm, milky turquoise waters, scoop up a handful of silica to make your own revitalizing skin mask and swim out to a bar in the middle to sip strawberry champagne, beer and other beverages. There’s a fantastic restaurant, gift shop and hotel on-site too.
Hofn
The town of Hofn is more of a small fishing village, home to only around 2,000, but after driving through miles and miles of empty landscapes, it’s almost feels like a metropolis. It’s a popular stop along the Ring Road as well as being a good base for outdoor adventurers with the area surrounded by soaring mountains and wide rivers. It’s particularly popular among those who want to explore the glaciers, with the largest in Europe, Vatnajokull, within clear view.
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