Iceland Hidden Powers & Midnight Sun Small Group Tour

Arrive Reykjavík. Transfer and check in to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Today travel to Þingvellir National Park where the ancient parliament met for centuries on the shores of Iceland's largest lake. Journey through the farmlands to the Geysir geothermal fields and view steaming hot springs, bubbling mud pools and the famous Strokkur geyser, a hot spring that sprouts every few minutes. Travel to Gullfoss, one of the most impressive waterfalls and popular tourist attractions in the country, before stopping to the town of Laugarvatn and visit an unique outdoor geothermal bakery, where Icelandic rye bread is baked in the hot sands. Continue along the scenic south shore to the spectacular waterfalls Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss, stroll on the volcanic black sands of Reynisfjara beach and see the extraordinary rock formations and thundering waves of the Atlantic Ocean. Overnight in Vík, Iceland’s southernmost town. (B,D*)

*Two-course dinner included

Discover Vatnajökull National Park, one of Iceland's outstanding areas of natural beauty which is dominated by Europe's largest ice cap. Enjoy breathtaking views of floating icebergs on the Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon and discover the 'Diamond beach', where shrinking icebergs settle on the black sands before they drift out to sea. Visit the national park’s famous Skaftafell area, a green oasis of outstanding natural beauty surrounded by several magnificent glaciers and volcanoes. In the evening, join your group for a night walk in the beautiful Vík. (B,D*)

*Two-course dinner included

Travel to the village of Hveragerði, one of the few sites in the world located directly on top of a geothermal area and home to many greenhouses heated by hot water from nearby springs. Visit a horse farm to meet some local Icelandic horses: also known as the Icelanders’ most faithful friends, this Viking horse breed played a pivotal role in Icelandic history. Continue along the coast to the Reykjanes peninsula to the famous Blue Lagoon, where you can enjoy a relaxing dip. Return to Reykjavík and overnight at your hotel. (B)

Transfer to the airport for the flight back to the UK. (B)