| 3/15 |
10:00 |
Departure City |
Depart from your city to Reykjavik, Iceland. |
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14:30 (local) |
Reykjavik |
Arrive in Reykjavik. Transfer to hotel. Check-in and relax. |
Reykjavik Hotel |
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18:00 |
Reykjavik |
Explore Reykjavik city, visit Hallgrimskirkja Church, and stroll through downtown. |
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20:00 |
Reykjavik |
Northern Lights tour (evening tour to chase the aurora). |
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| 3/16 |
08:00 |
Reykjavik |
Breakfast at the hotel. |
Same as above |
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09:00 - 12:00 |
Golden Circle |
Visit Thingvellir National Park, Geysir Hot Springs, and Gullfoss Waterfall. |
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12:30 - 13:30 |
Golden Circle |
Lunch at a local restaurant. |
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14:00 - 16:00 |
Golden Circle |
Visit Kerid Crater and enjoy scenic views. |
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18:00 |
Reykjavik |
Dinner at a cozy local restaurant (try Icelandic lamb or seafood). |
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| 3/17 |
08:00 |
Reykjavik |
Breakfast at the hotel. |
Same as above |
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09:00 - 12:00 |
South Coast |
Visit Seljalandsfoss Waterfall, Skogafoss Waterfall, and Dyrhólaey Peninsula. |
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12:30 - 13:30 |
South Coast |
Lunch at Vík (famous for black sand beaches). |
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14:00 - 16:00 |
South Coast |
Explore Reynisfjara Beach (black sand beach). |
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18:00 |
Vík |
Stay overnight in Vík for better Northern Lights viewing. |
Vík Hotel |
| 3/18 |
08:00 |
Vík |
Breakfast at the hotel. |
Same as above |
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09:00 - 11:00 |
Vatnajökull |
Visit Vatnajökull National Park, explore Svartifoss Waterfall. |
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11:30 - 13:00 |
Jokulsarlon |
Explore Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach. |
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13:30 - 14:30 |
Jokulsarlon |
Lunch by the lagoon. |
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16:00 |
Vík |
Return to Vík. |
Vík Hotel |
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18:00 |
Vík |
Northern Lights tour from Vík if the forecast is good. |
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| 3/19 |
07:30 |
Vík |
Breakfast at the hotel. |
Same as above |
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08:30 - 12:00 |
South Coast |
Drive back to Reykjavik, stopping at Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon. |
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12:30 - 13:30 |
Reykjavik |
Lunch in Reykjavik. |
Reykjavik Hotel |
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14:00 - 16:00 |
Reykjavik |
Visit Harpa Concert Hall and Perlan Museum. |
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20:00 |
Reykjavik |
Northern Lights tour if the forecast is strong. |
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| 3/20 |
08:00 |
Reykjavik |
Breakfast at the hotel. |
Same as above |
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09:00 - 12:00 |
Reykjanes Peninsula |
Visit Blue Lagoon for a relaxing geothermal bath. |
Blue Lagoon Hotel |
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12:30 - 14:00 |
Reykjanes Peninsula |
Lunch at Blue Lagoon restaurant. |
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15:00 |
Reykjanes Peninsula |
Explore Gunnuhver Hot Springs and Krýsuvík geothermal area. |
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18:00 |
Reykjanes Peninsula |
Stay at Blue Lagoon Hotel for relaxation and scenic views. |
Blue Lagoon Hotel |
| 3/21 |
08:00 |
Reykjanes Peninsula |
Breakfast at the hotel. |
Same as above |
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09:00 - 12:00 |
Reykjavik |
Free day for local exploration, shopping, or visit museums. |
Reykjavik Hotel |
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12:30 - 14:00 |
Reykjavik |
Lunch in Reykjavik, trying more local dishes. |
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14:00 - 16:00 |
Reykjavik |
Explore National Museum of Iceland and Icelandic Phallological Museum. |
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20:00 |
Reykjavik |
Northern Lights tour (final chance for aurora viewing). |
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| 3/22 |
08:00 |
Reykjavik |
Breakfast at the hotel. |
Same as above |
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10:00 |
Reykjavik |
Transfer to Keflavik International Airport for return flight. |
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