Scandinavia · Nature & Adventure
Iceland, Waterfalls & Highlands
Reykjavík · South Coast · Icelandic Highlands · 8 nights
Eight nights from Reykjavík to the Icelandic Highlands, paced around the days that matter.
The Journey
Eight nights across three stops: Reykjavík for three nights, Iceland's South Coast for three and the Icelandic Highlands for two. Every transfer between them is private and timed around the day's plan.
The days are built around Reykjavík on Foot, Waterfalls and Black Sand, Super-Jeep to Landmannalaugar and Reykjanes and Geothermal Iceland. Each one is set out below with what you will see, how you get there and which meals are included.
The defining moment of this route: super-jeep run into the highlands with a geologist. Your travel specialist can add a night, swap a day or change the order before you book.
Signature Highlights
- Super-jeep run into the highlands with a geologist
- Reykjavík on Foot
- Reykjanes and Geothermal Iceland, Reykjavík
- Waterfalls and Black Sand, Iceland's South Coast
- Glacier Walk and Ice Caves, Iceland's South Coast
- Super-Jeep to Landmannalaugar, the Icelandic Highlands
Your Experiences
Moments shaped just for you
Reykjavík on Foot
The old harbour, Hallgrímskirkja tower, the Harpa concert hall and the National Museum, with time for the city's food scene around Grandi.
Reykjanes and Geothermal Iceland, Reykjavík
The Reykjanes peninsula's lava fields, the bridge between continents and a geothermal bathing stop. Volcanic activity here can close roads at short notice, and local guidance is followed on the day.
Waterfalls and Black Sand, Iceland's South Coast
Seljalandsfoss, which you can walk behind, Skógafoss on the old coastline, and the Reynisfjara black beach. Reynisfjara's sneaker waves are genuinely dangerous; keep well back from the water.
Glacier Walk and Ice Caves, Iceland's South Coast
A guided walk with crampons on a Sólheimajökull or Vatnajökull outlet glacier, and from November to March a natural blue ice cave under the ice cap.
Day by day
Your Itinerary
- 01Day 1 · Reykjavík
Arrival in Reykjavík
Arrive at Keflavík International, about 45 minutes by road into the city and transfer privately to your base. Time today to walk Laugavegur and up to Hallgrímskirkja for the view over the coloured roofs.
- Private transfer via Keflavík International
- Walk Laugavegur and up to Hallgrímskirkja for the view over the coloured roofs
- Time to settle in before dinner
Meals:D - 02Day 2 · Reykjavík
Reykjavík on Foot
The old harbour, Hallgrímskirkja tower, the Harpa concert hall and the National Museum, with time for the city's food scene around Grandi.
- Hallgrímskirkja tower
- Harpa and the old harbour
- National Museum of Iceland
Meals:BL - 03Day 3 · Reykjavík
Reykjanes and Geothermal Iceland
The Reykjanes peninsula's lava fields, the bridge between continents and a geothermal bathing stop. Volcanic activity here can close roads at short notice, and local guidance is followed on the day.
- Reykjanes lava landscapes
- Geothermal bathing (Sky Lagoon or Blue Lagoon)
- Gunnuhver hot springs, access permitting
Meals:B - 04Day 4 · Iceland's South Coast
Reykjavík to Iceland's South Coast
Follow the Ring Road east along the south shore beneath the ice caps. On arrival, drive east under the glaciers and settle near Vík or Hvolsvöllur.
- Follow the Ring Road east along the south shore beneath the ice caps
- Drive east under the glaciers and settle near Vík or Hvolsvöllur
- Timings reconfirmed locally the day before
Meals:B - 05Day 5 · Iceland's South Coast
Waterfalls and Black Sand
Seljalandsfoss, which you can walk behind, Skógafoss on the old coastline, and the Reynisfjara black beach. Reynisfjara's sneaker waves are genuinely dangerous; keep well back from the water.
- Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss
- Reynisfjara black sand beach
- Dyrhólaey arch (closed in nesting season)
Meals:BL - 06Day 6 · Iceland's South Coast
Glacier Walk and Ice Caves
A guided walk with crampons on a Sólheimajökull or Vatnajökull outlet glacier, and from November to March a natural blue ice cave under the ice cap.
- Guided glacier walk with equipment
- Blue ice cave (November-March)
- Glacier lagoon viewpoint
Meals:B - 07Day 7 · The Icelandic Highlands
Iceland's South Coast to The Icelandic Highlands
Turn inland from the south coast towards the volcanoes of Hekla and the highland interior. On arrival, check in at a lodge on the highland edge near Hella and walk out to the Rangá river before dinner.
- Turn inland from the south coast towards the volcanoes of Hekla and the highland interior
- Check in at a lodge on the highland edge near Hella and walk out to the Rangá river before dinner
- Timings reconfirmed locally the day before
Meals:B - 08Day 8 · The Icelandic Highlands
Super-Jeep to Landmannalaugar
A guided super-jeep day on the F-roads, which only open from about late June to early September, across lava fields to Landmannalaugar's striped rhyolite mountains. Walk the Laugahraun obsidian lava trail and bathe in the natural hot river by the hut.
- Super-jeep with a geologist guide (summer only)
- Laugahraun obsidian lava walk
- Natural hot spring at Landmannalaugar
Meals:BL - 09Day 9 · The Icelandic Highlands
Departure from The Icelandic Highlands
A last view of Hekla before the drive back west along the Ring Road. Private transfer to Keflavík in good time for your onward flight.
- A last view of Hekla before the drive back west along the Ring Road
- Late check-out arranged where the hotel allows it
- Private departure transfer
Meals:B
Inclusions
- Handpicked luxury accommodations across the journey
- Daily breakfast; select lunches and dinners as noted
- Private airport transfers and inter-city ground movement
- Curated experiences and reserved access as listed
- 24×7 on-trip concierge from our India desk
Not included
- International airfare unless explicitly mentioned
- Visa fees, travel insurance and personal expenses
- Meals and experiences not listed in the itinerary
- Gratuities for guides, drivers and hotel staff
- Anything of a personal nature (spa, minibar, laundry)
Transfers
- Private arrival and departure transfers with a named driver
- Moves between stops by private car, rail, ferry or domestic flight, as shown day by day
- Timings reconfirmed with you the evening before each transfer
Visa & Documentation
- Visa guidance provided by our documentation desk
- Recommended to hold passport valid for 6+ months
- Digital pre-arrival forms handled on your behalf where possible
Common Questions
When can we visit the Icelandic Highlands?+
Only from about late June to early September, when the mountain F-roads open. This journey is planned for that window.
Will we see the Northern Lights?+
Not in summer; the nights are too light. In return you get near round-the-clock daylight for exploring.
Do Indian passport holders need a visa for Iceland?+
Yes. Iceland is in the Schengen area, so a Schengen visa is required.
How far in advance should we book?+
Three to four months ahead gives the widest choice of rooms and guided days, and more for school holidays, festivals and peak season. Shorter notice is often possible; ask and we will check live availability.
Can the itinerary be customised?+
Yes. Every journey is a starting point: add or remove nights, swap a day's plan, change hotels or reorder the route, and your travel specialist re-plans the whole trip around it.
What is the payment schedule?+
Your quote sets out the deposit that confirms the booking and the date the balance is due. Both depend on the hotels, airlines and guides involved, so they are agreed with you before you pay anything.
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