Day 1:

Pick up your rental car at the airport and start your Iceland adventure. From Keflavik International Airport we recommend driving the southern coast of the Reykjanes peninsula towards your first overnight stay in the charming village of Hveragerdi. The village is one of the few sites in the world located directly in the middle of a geothermal area and because of its many greenhouses, heated by hot water from nearby springs, it is often called the 'flower village'. Depending on your arrival time in Iceland it is ideal to visit the renowned Blue Lagoon to relax in the geothermal waters.

Day 2:

Your journey across the the Icelandic wilderness continues today with highlights that include geological powerhouse of Thingvellir National Park, the stunning Gullfoss waterfall and hot spring geysers. Choose to visit Laugarvatn Fontana Geothermal Baths to soak in the hot springs and enjoy the relaxing environment. Hot, healing steam simmers directly from the ground through grids in the cabin floors of this wellness center, where nature meets tradition.

Travel the south shore, viewing Skogafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls, the black sand beaches around Vik and Myrdalsjokull glacier before arriving at your hotel in Vik.

Day 3:

Visit the village of Kirkjubaejarklaustur, site of a medieval convent en route to Skaftafell, a rare green oasis nestled below the great Vatnajokull glacier. Skaftafell is part of Vatnajokull National Park, the largest of its type in Western Europe.

Your journey continues through the black sand plains created by glacial activity to Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon, a filming location for many Hollywood blockbusters. The picturesque harbour town of Hofn, commonly referred to the lobster capital of Europe, is the perfect place for a bite to eat.

Day 4:

Casually journey through narrow fjords, passing steep mountains and rugged coastline, something that will become the norm after a week in Iceland. The drive along the rugged coastline of the eastern fjords, with their towering mountains and charming fishing villages, is one of the most scenic days of the trip. En route you will have the chance to take a boat tour to Papey Island where flocks of puffins nest for the summer. If the seas are not as inviting, we recommend a visit to Petra's famous collection of local stones and minerals at Stodvarfjordur.

Tonight you have the option to live like a local by enjoying a hearty meal in an Icelandic home. In Egilsstaðir, the main town in the East coast of Iceland, you can experience the great and rare chance to meet with an Icelandic family in their home, an insight into the everyday lives of the locals.