Day 3  Waterfalls 

We depart Reykjavík today, heading towards the north of Iceland. On the way we visit the waterfalls of Hraunfossar (Lava Waterfall) and Barnafossar (Children's Waterfall). Both make for great pictures with braided rivulets that tumble over bright green mossy cliffs into bright turquoise waters.

Day 4  Free Day 

Today is yours to do what you want. There is no shortage of activities to be found in Akureyri. There are several museums and galleries, whale watching excursions, an excellent botanical garden, or even trips to one of the nearby islands.

 Hotel Nordurland (2 nights)  https://hotel-nordurland.is/ 

Day 5  Myvatn activities; Dettifoss 

The otherworldly geo-thermal landscape surrounding the pristine beauty of Lake Mayvatn is this morning’s goal.  We’ll see bubbling mud pools, the lava labyrinth of Dimmuborgir, and the volcanic crater group at Skutustadir.  In the afternoon we drive to to the magnificent Dettifoss waterfall, Europe's mightiest cascade. 96,500 gallons crest the brink per second.  It’s so powerful the vibrations can be felt in the nearby rocks. The falls are 100 meters wide, with a 45-meter drop into the Jökulsárgljúfur canyon below. 

Guesthouse Fjalladyrd (1 night) https://fjalladyrd.is/ 

Day 6  Fjiordlands 

Today will be a long drive day, but every drive in Iceland is scenic.  We will be passing next to the eastern fjords, rugged mountains, and immense glaciers along the way. We’ll have lunch together today before finally arriving in our accommodation late in the afternoon. 

Day 7  Jokulsarlon; Diamond Beach

After breakfast,  our goal is one of Iceland's undisputed highlights, the glacier lagoon of Jökulsárlón.  We’ll board an amphibious vehicle to cruise the lagoon and be amazed by some of nature’s finest work, surrounded by floating icebergs.  The rest of your day is free to explore the stunning beauty of southern Iceland. There are many optional activities available:  hiking, glacier walks, ATV tours, and more.

Hotel Smyrlabjörg (2 nights) https://property.godo.is/booking.php?propid=61775&referer=BookingLink 

Day 8  Dyrholaey; Reynisdrangar; Reynisfjara; Solheimajokull; Waterfalls 

Our final day of driving introduces us to Iceland's beautiful South Shore.  We’ll observe sea bird colonies on the promontory of Dyrhólaey, view the amazing stepping-stone rock formations of Reynisdrangar, visit the black sand beach of Reynisfjara, and the dramatic otherworldly landscape of the Solheimajokull glacier along the way.  We’ll also visit two last amazing waterfalls:  mighty Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss. 

Hotel Stracta (1 night) https://www.stractahotels.is/ 

Day 9  Kevlavik; Lava Center

This morning after breakfast, we head west towards Reykjavik or its airport. Along the way we’ll visit the Lava Center to learn more about the volcano activities and history of the country. For those wishing to stay on, additional accommodation can be arranged in Reykjavik.  Note:  Don’t make flight departure arrangements before 16:00 today.