Start your Iceland adventure along the stunning South Shore, where you’ll marvel at the thundering Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls and spot glaciers and sea cliffs that seem to merge with the sky. From there, unwind in the mineral-rich, steaming waters of the Blue Lagoon, surrounded by lava fields that make you feel like you’ve landed on another planet. Continue to Reykjavík to enjoy its colorful houses, vibrant harbor, and lively cafés, before setting out on the Golden Circle route to explore Thingvellir National Park’s tectonic rift, the erupting Strokkur geyser and the majestic, icy spray of Gullfoss waterfall—an itinerary blending raw natural beauty with relaxation and cultural charm. Check out this video for a quick introduction to this amazing opportunity:

https://youtu.be/XxPPAFHfDfE

I will be sending you a trip planner for recommended budget on meals, what to pack and what to expect regarding some local customs & shopping when we get closer to departure preparations.

This trip is offered to coincide with the Aurora Borealis optimal viewing timeline. During the tour, there will be a special excursion to a location selected by your guide that will offer optimal viewing of this amazing natural phenomenon. If the "lights" are not seen, there will be one more opportunity offered during the tour. Please note the excursions are dependent on weather conditions and sightings are not guaranteed.

This tour is listed at 4 out of 5

Meaning you must be able to walk uneven terrain, maneuver around obstacles, climb a flight of stairs, and be able to take care of your own personal needs during the tour. You will be returning to your hotel room each night, so luggage handling should not be considered on a daily basis. If for any reason you need to stay behind at the hotel you are able to do that and rejoin the tour when ready. Options are available to stay in the vehicle during any walking portion of the tour if so desired.

$3889.00 total cost is paid directly to Mayflower Cruises and Tours - you'll be directed to their website for further registration and payment. Deposit to Mayflower is $250 pp during registration, and then you pay them directly on your own timeline until your final payment due date June 17, 2026.

Free airfare from select airports is offered through March 31 2026- see details.

Single supplement for your own room is an additional $1,699.00 with no additional deposit due.

If you want to continue your adventure, we are offering the option to stay an extra 3 nights, 4 days to see the northern part of the island that is not easily accessible.

We will travel in a comfortable mini bus to a small northern town on the Ring Road called Akueyri. a charming coastal town with historical and cultural sights. Our hotel is in a luxurious apartment building in the center of town, where we will have a comfortable stay while touring the area by day. We'll have a local expert guide along with a driver to take us on another exceptional series of adventure tours through the north of Iceland: waterfalls, craters, lagoons, forest and the far north sea! You're still travelling on your free airfare home at the end of this extension we'll drive you back to the airport near Reykjavik. Space is limited -this is only available on 1st come basis.

Total cost is $1575.00 pp with a $575.00 deposit and final payment due by May 10, 2026.

DAY 1 Depart the USA: Today you’ll depart the USA on your

overnight flight to Keflavik, Iceland.

Iceland is full of surprises – for one, it isn’t covered in ice! It’s a stunning mix of green plains, wild volcanic scenery, beautiful coasts and lakes, spouting geysers, hot springs, mud pools and sophisticated cities. Topped off by clean, fresh air, you’ll find yourself in a trance surrounded by unique natural beauty throughout the country. Upon arrival, you’ll be met by a representative of Mayflower Cruises & Tours and transferred to your hotel in the town of Hveragerdi or Selfoss. Rooms will be available for check-in upon arrival. All flights should arrive by 3:30 pm. This evening, enjoy a welcome dinner at the hotel. Meal: D

After breakfast, your adventure to the South Shore begins with a journey through small villages and farmlands to the majestic mountains with views including Mt. Hekla, the most active volcano in Iceland, and the towering, ice-capped strato volcano Eyjafjallajokull, which last erupted in 2010. Iceland is also famous for its waterfalls and you’ll see two of the most magnificent—the Seljalandsfoss (#3 on the top 5 list of best in Iceland), which tumbles over high rock escarpments allowing you to walk behind the waterfall, and Skogafoss, (#2 on the top 5). Learn about the preservation of the Southern Iceland cultural heritage on the visit to Skogar Folk Museum. Exploration continues to Dyrholaey, a magnificent rocky headland with sheer cliffs, en route to the village of Vik. Head to the seashore, flanked by steep bird cliffs rising high above the beautiful black sand beach. In the sea, just outside of Vik, see the Reynisdrangar Rocks which stand 216 feet above sea level at their highest point. Meal: B

This morning, head for the rough tracks of Reykjanes, one of the most active volcanic areas in Iceland. Visit the geothermal area of Krysuvik. A remarkable life enriching experience is a visit to the Blue Lagoon – a lake of warm, mineral-rich geothermal water, internationally renowned for its healing prowess. Located in the middle of a lava field in the pure and beautiful Icelandic wilderness, water is heated by underground volcanic activity at a depth of 5,400 feet and is pumped to the surface to form this man-made wonder. The Blue Lagoon is known for its special properties and its beneficial effect on the skin. Visitors from all over the world come here in search of health, relaxation and an exotic experience. You’ll have an opportunity to soak in the pleasantly warm mineral-rich water. Meal: B

Reykjavik, Iceland’s capital city of 100,000 people, is unique in many ways. This capital is a modern city with a variety of restaurants, museums, galleries and theaters. Heated entirely by geothermal water, it is home to the “smoking bay”, so named for the rising steam that greeted the city’s Viking founder, Angolfr Arnarsson, as he sailed into the bay here in 874 AD. The city center is the heart of Reykjavik and home to many charming historic buildings of stone and timber contrasting with imaginative modern architecture. It has the features of a modern society complemented by a close connection to natural wonders right on the city’s doorstep. Hot springs, glaciers, lava fields, midnight sun, waterfalls, northern lights, volcanoes and bizarre landscapes – the city has them all!

On the included panoramic city tour of the world’s most northerly capital, see the old town center, Parliament, cathedral, harbor, National Museum, “Pearl” and Hofoi House (site of the Iceland summit of 1986), and Hallgrímskirkja Church whose steeple is a landmark of the city.

Enjoy free time for lunch on your own and shopping, then prepare to “take off” as you visit FlyOver Iceland. During this virtual flight, experience waterfalls, geysers, scenic landscapes, and the spectacular natural wonders of Iceland like never before. With the special effects of motion, wind, sound and scents, this unique “flying” experience is sure to be a highlight of your day! Return to the hotel late afternoon for an evening at leisure. Meal: B

On the full-day tour of the Golden Circle, enjoy scenic drives along with the geological and historic sites of the island. Your excursion includes a drive to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Thingvellir National Park. A remarkable geological site, it is one of the few spots in the world where the Mid-Atlantic Ridge is seen above water. The amazing canyon that runs through the park is a meeting point of two of the earth’s tectonic plates. The park is situated by Lake Thingvallavatn, the largest lake on the island. The park is also the most historic site on the island as the world’s oldest democratic parliament was founded here in 930 AD.

You’ll see outstanding natural wonders when you visit Geysir, Iceland’s most famous area for thermal activity. View “Strokkur”, one of the most active geysers, and “Gullfoss” (Golden Waterfall is #1 of top 5), Iceland’s most famous waterfall. Before returning to the hotel, a visit to a local farm gives you the chance to meet some of the native Icelandic horses, as well as learn about the growing of healthy tomatoes using green energy, pure water and organic pest controls. This evening, join your travel companions for the farewell dinner. Meals: B, D

Following breakfast, transfer to Keflavik Airport and bid a fond farewell to amazing Iceland, as you return home with memorable life enriching experiences to cherish. Meal: B

If you want to continue your adventure, we are offering the option to stay an extra 3 nights, 4 days to see the northern part of the island that is not easily accessible.

Following breakfast on the last day, we'll check out from the hotel and join a local tour company for travel in a comfortable mini bus to a small northern town on the Ring Road called Akueyri. We'll stop along the way for lunch, see some sights and arrive in the afternoon to check into a luxery apartment room in town which is centrally located. Walking distance to shops, restaurants and across the street from waterfront activities including the Hof Cultural Center.

Meal: B

Your local guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in a private minibus and take you on a journey through some of the region’s most remarkable landscapes shaped over thousands of years, from the beginning of time itself.

Start the day at one of Europe’s most powerful waterfalls. Fed by the massive Vatnajökull river, Dettifoss crashes 45 m (150 ft) into a canyon, creating an incredible display of raw glacial power. Dettifoss checks off our #5 top waterfall in Iceland that we will experience up close.

Just upstream, Selfoss waterfall offers a wide, scenic series of cascading falls along the powerful Jökulsá á Fjöllum before the river flows north to the Arctic coast.

Explore the dramatic Hljodakletter “Echo Rocks,” where volcanic formations and basalt columns majestically rise from the landscape.

Rauðhólar is part of a crater chain formed by eruptions about 9,000 years ago.

At Asbyrgi see this awe-inspiring horseshoe-shaped canyon surrounded by cliffs and forest—one of the most unique landscapes in North Iceland you will experience.

End the day in the charming coastal town of Husavik on Skjálfandi Bay, famous for whale watching and home to the famously beautiful wooden church Húsavíkurkirkja.

This action packed day is well paced with time to stop for breaks and lunch giving you plenty of time to explore and ask questions of your expert guide.

At the end of day we'll head back into town for dinner on your own to enjoy an evening at leisure.

Another day begins as our guide and driver pick us up in the morning, setting out on a remarkable journey through Iceland’s far northern landscapes—where astonishing scenery and majestic moments create unforgettable memories

Goðafoss Waterfall is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Iceland. Nicknamed the Waterfall of the Gods due to its history. The water falls from a height of 12 meters (43ft) over a width of 30 meters (99 ft), listed as #4 of top 5 waterfalls in Iceland.

Skútustaðagígar Rare pseudo craters formed when hot lava flowed over wetlands and lakes, causing steam explosions. These unusual formations around Lake Mývatn are some of Iceland’s most striking natural monuments.

Dimmuborgir was formed in an eruption that occurred in the area 2,300 years ago

when lava flowed over a lake and trapped steam beneath it. The resulting explosions left behind towering lava pillars, caves, and formations that resemble a dark medieval fortress with its many hidden chambers and rising towers.

Grjótagjá is a small lava cave near Lake Mývatn in Iceland. It has a thermal spring inside. In the early 18th century the outlaw Jón Markússon lived there and used the cave for bathing. Until the 1970s Grjótagjá was a popular bathing site.

Hverir Geothermal Area is a dramatic landscape of steaming fumaroles and bubbling mud pots. Bright mineral deposits and sulphur crystals paint the ground in vivid colors—along with the area’s unmistakable sulphur smell.

Nature Baths (optional)

Drawing on a centuries-old tradition, the tastefully designed complex offers bathers a completely natural experience that begins with a relaxing dip amidst clouds of steam rising up from a fissure deep in the Earth's surface, and ends with a luxurious swim in a pool of geothermal water drawn from depths of up to 2.500 meters.

Admission fee is included, yet if you don't want to partake in the bath, you may enjoy a nearby viewpoint with refreshments.

A perfect way to end the day before we head back to the hotel for a final evening to relax and prepare for travel home.

Following breakfast we will return to Keflavik Airport for our flights home. Our journey will follow the Ring Road south with rest stops and lunch along the way, returning home with unforgettable, life-enriching experiences to cherish and new memories of friendships made along the way.