Early morning departure from Reykjavík. We set course to Snæfellsnes, a volcanic peninsula that stretches out from the Icelandic west coast and is divided by a chain of mountains that lies from east to west. The peninsula is dominated by the majestic Volcano Snæfellsjökull. We head straight to the beautiful town of Stykkishólmur where we will go on the Viking Sushi Boat Trip on the Breidafjörður Bay at 11:00 am. After the boat trip, lunch (not included) in town. After lunch, we explore the northern coast of the peninsula, visit the village of Grundarfjörður and enter the National Park. Stop and walk to a black beach. Overnight in Hof Snæfellsnes on the south coast of Snæfellsnes for 2 nights. 

 Today we will explore the South coast of the Snæfellsnes peninsula. Our first activity will be 2-hour horse riding tour from Lýsuhóll. After the riding tour we drive to Hellnar where we have lunch at the tiny beach café (included). Our next stop is at the hamlet of Arnarstapi where we walk among the basaltic rock formations. We stop at Búðir to visit the beautiful little black church, the yellow sand beach and the rock lava formations and If we have time, we will explore the gorge Rauðafellsgjá. before return to Hof for second night.  (B,L) 

We return south towards the National Park of Thingvellir where we walk along the faults and fissures of the area that make evident the rifting of the earth’s crust and hear about the major historic events that have taken place at this UNESCO world heritage site. From there a short drive brings us to the famous greenhouse Friðheimar where we have their renowned tomato soup for lunch (included). After lunch, take a bath in the secret lagoon nearby (bring your own towels) and we visit two of Iceland’s most famous natural treasures the waterfall Gullfoss and the Geysir hot spring area. The famous hot spring is the namesake of all sprouting hot springs, and his neighbor, the reliable Strokkur geyser, spouts hot water up as high as 15 – 30 m, every 5 – 10 min. Overnight in guesthouse in Selfoss. (B,L) 

 Our first stop today will be the the beautiful waterfall Seljalandsfoss and we will walk behind it. A little bit further east we stop at the black beach of Reynisfjara and the beautiful village of Vík where we can take a short walk on the black beaches, admiring the power and beauty of the Atlantic Ocean. The high cliffs dominate the black beach below and just off the coast pillars of rock rise from the Ocean’s surface. Legend says that these are trolls that turned into stone after staying up past sunrise. After an hour drive across the vast sand desert of the south and the lava field of Eldhraun, one of the biggest lave flow coming from one single eruption, we take a walk at the gorgeous Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon before heading for our accommodation near Kirkjubæjarklaustur. (B) 

Today we head further east for an adventurous day. We enter the Skaftafell National Park where we will hike up to the Svartifoss waterfall. We continue to Fjallsárlón lagoon where we will go on an exciting boat trip among the floating icebergs. After lunch we head for the famous Jökulsárlón Glacier Lake, filled with icebergs and we will walk along the picturesque Diamond Beach before returning to our accommodations in Kirkjubæjarklaustur for the second night. (B) 

Today we have an exciting activity. We will explore the beautiful black beach at Vík and then we go by bus of foot to take picture of the famous DC10 plane wreck. A short drive brings us to the glacier Sólheimajökull where we will be equipped with crampons and ice ax and a specialist glacier guide takes us on a walk up to the ever changing glacier. After this unique experience we visit the majestic waterfall Skógafoss before heading for our accommodation in the country guesthouse Vatnsholt near Selfoss (B)

 We drive to the small village of Stokkseyri where we will paddle on a sea kayak through narrow canals, down the river and out to the sea. the sea. On our way, back to Reykjavik we stop at of the geothermal village of Hveragerði for a short hike among the numerous hot springs and boiling mud pools of Grændalur or Reykjadalur, a magical place. Arrival in Reykjavik in the afternoon. Overnight in guest house Snorri.​ (B) 

 Transfer to Keflavik airport for a return flight.  On the way we will stop at the Blue Lagoon to have a relaxing 2-hour bath its spa-like milky hot water. Considered one of the 25 wonders of the world, the geothermal water originates 6,000 feet below the surface, where freshwater and seawater combine at extreme temperatures. It is then harnessed via drilling holes at a nearby geothermal power plant, Svartsengi, to create electricity and hot water for nearby communities. On its way to the surface, the water picks up silica and minerals, before emerging at a soothing 38°C (100°F). Perfect for a relaxing and re-energizing bath.(B) 

Emily is a long-time teacher having spent the early part of her career in the high school science classroom. Since 2006 she has taught yoga in a variety of settings and leads various community-centered organizations and programs. She is the Swiss-army knife of humans -- eager to shift into whatever leadership role is needed and making fun a priority along the way. She is excited to venture to Iceland for a trek on the glaciers, a wander on a black sand beach, and a dip in the geothermal pools. She runs a small community- and human-building business called Rural Remedy when she's not wrangling her two young kids or cooking something fresh from scratch.