Classic Highlights & Landmannalaugar

Classic Highlights &Landmannalaugar

Iconic sights meet the colourful heart of Iceland’s highlands.

Duration6 days / 5 nights
StyleSelf-drive
SeasonYear-round
PaceModerate

The journey

Iceland's most iconic routes, at your own pace

This six-day journey blends Iceland’s most famous highlights with the raw beauty of the central highlands. Begin with the classic Golden Circle, where tectonic plates, erupting geysers, and thundering waterfalls set the stage. Venture into Landmannalaugar, a hiker’s paradise of rhyolite mountains, lava fields, and steaming hot springs, reached via scenic valleys and waterfalls. Continue along the South Coast to discover legendary waterfalls and black-sand beaches, before exploring Vatnajokull National Park with its glaciers, ice lagoons, and dramatic canyons. Balance adventure with culture in Reykjavik, and finish on the Reykjanes Peninsula, where geothermal forces and volcanic landscapes reveal Iceland’s untamed nature.

The route

Where you'll go

What makes this journey

Things you'll remember

Golden Circle classics: Thingvellir, Geysir & Gullfoss

Landmannalaugar’s colourful rhyolite mountains & hot springs

Scenic highland drive via Thjorsa valley & Haifoss waterfall

South Coast waterfalls & Reynisfjara black-sand beach

Vatnajokull glaciers, Skaftafell hikes & Jokulsarlon lagoon

Explore Reykjavik’s culture and landmarks

Reykjanes Peninsula’s volcanic landscape

Day by day

The itinerary in detail

This is a suggested outline — every day can be adjusted to your pace, interests and travel dates. Contact us to customise any part of it.Click on each day below to expand and see the full details.
1Golden Circle
Golden Circle

The Golden Circle is Iceland's most popular sightseeing route. The three pillars of this region are Thingvellir National Park, the Geysir geothermal area and the Gullfoss waterfall. Thingvellir, a historically significant site, is located in the rift valley between the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates. The Strokkur geyser, which erupts 30 meters up into the air every 8-10 minutes, is the highlight of the Geysir geothermal area. Gullfoss, the golden falls, is one of Iceland's most impressive waterfalls. Apart from the most famous sights, there are several options for activities and lesser-visited gems including the Kerid crater lake and the hot springs town of Hveragerdi.

ZipliningGeothermal Bakery VisitRiver KayakingHorse RidingSnorkellingInside the VolcanoRiver RaftingHot SpringsPaddleboardingFishing Tour
Overnight: Golden Circle
2A Day in Landmannalaugar
3South Coast Waterfalls & Black Sand Beaches
4Skaftafell National Park & Glacier Lagoons
5Reykjavik City
6Reykjanes Peninsula
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Duration6 days / 5 nights
StyleSelf-drive
SeasonYear-round
PaceModerate
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Duration
6 days / 5 nights
Season
Year-round
Pace
Moderate
Available as
Self-drive

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