Iceland Adventure – Active Light

Our Tour Package Includes:

• 6 night package in 4-star hotels
• 14 meals – 6 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 5 dinners
• Transportation and sightseeing as outlined in the itinerary
• English speaking local tour guides
• Roundtrip airport transfers
• Amazing Journeys Onsite Travel Coordinator
• All taxes and service charges
• Gratuities for guides, drivers, servers at included meals
• Amazing Journeys gift for each participant
• Amazing service throughout

Highlights Include:

• Hike through National Parks and around waterfalls
• Soak in the thermal waters at Sky Lagoon
• Walk behind Seljalandsfoss Waterfall
• Ride horseback through the Icelandic countryside
• Discover the stunning Golden Circle
• Eat your way through Reykjavik on a culinary tour
• Taste bread baked in a geyser
• Walk through a Lava Tunnel
• Kayak among the glaciers in Jökulsárlon Glacier Lagoon
• Visit multiple UNESCO World Heritage Sites
• Enjoy a special dinner in a Viking Longhouse
• Try your hand at axe throwing

What’s Not Included:

• Optional tours and entrance fees not listed on the itinerary
• International flights
• Baggage handling
• Travel protection
• Meals and drinks not mentioned on the itinerary
• Arrival or departure airport taxes
• Medical costs
• Incidentals

Activity Level:

This trip is for you if you’re an on-the-go traveler and are excited to be active on your travels.  Walking and standing for 2-3 hours isn’t a big deal and you’re able to walk and/or hike at a moderate pace, covering several miles, hills and uneven surfaces.  You can easily climb stairs (sometimes without a handrail) and navigate hills and uneven/wet ground independently. You can expect full days with little down time on this exciting itinerary.
You will be taking three light/medium hikes for 1-2.5 hours each on uneven and occasionally wet/slippery ground.  You will be walking in a cave, riding a horse and going kayaking.  You do not need prior experience with any of these activities.  While any of these activities can be skipped, please note that this itinerary has been created for travelers who are excited to explore Iceland and like to be on the move.
You must be in good health and prepare properly. This trip is not suitable for those who require assistance with walking or who travel on mobility devices. As this is a group tour, individual accommodations cannot be made for those who are not able to keep up with the group.  If you have questions or concerns, please be in contact with Amazing Journeys before registering for this trip.

Flights:

Arrive into Reykjavik on June 23 – land in Reykjavik (airport code KEF) before 11:00am. Our first program will be in the early afternoon.
Return from Reykjavik on June 29 – depart from Reykjavik (airport code KEF) any time.

Wednesday, June 23

Welcome to Iceland! Your journey begins in Reykjavík, the country’s vibrant capital. Discover this charming, walkable city as you explore its iconic landmarks, including the colorful Skólavörðustígur (Rainbow Street), the striking Hallgrímskirkja Church, the award-winning Harpa Concert Hall, City Hall, the historic Old Harbour, the Sun Voyager sculpture, and more.

This evening, get to know your fellow travelers at our Amazing Journeys Welcome Event before enjoying a delicious dinner at a favorite waterfront restaurant overlooking the marina. Savor traditional Icelandic cuisine as you celebrate the start of your unforgettable adventure.

Dinner is included today.  Overnight at Hotel Exeter, Reykjavik.

Thursday, June 24

No visit to Iceland is complete without a visit to the geothermal lagoons, and we will visit the luxurious Sky Lagoon with its infinity pool that overlooks the Atlantic Ocean.  Enjoy the 7-step Skjól Ritual, including a swim in the lagoon’s warm geothermal waters, a cold plunge, a calming sauna, a body scrub, and more.

This afternoon, get to know more about the Icelandic lifestyle by embarking on a culinary tour.  We’ll sample local delicacies at well-known ‘must visit restaurants,’ family-run businesses and secret, local hangouts. We’ll see why Icelanders are proud of their local food by focusing on the most delicious traditional cuisines – from modern cuisine to comfort foods to a fine dining version of Icelandic cuisine classics; we’ll be immersed in the Icelandic food scene.  This evening, enjoy some free time exploring Reykjavik.

Breakfast and lunch are included today.  Overnight at Hotel Exeter, Reykjavik.

Friday, June 25

We’ll head out of the city and travel along one of Iceland’s highlights, the Golden Circle. Experience a diverse set of landscapes, natural wonders and places of interest within a relatively small region. Visit UNESCO World Heritage Site Þingvellir National Park, a geological phenomenon and the most important historical site on Iceland, where the world’s first Parliament was founded in 930AD.  Next, we’ll learn the age-old method of Geyser Bread baking using geothermal heat and taste the delicious results.

We’ll have a unique food experience as we visit Friðheimar Tomato Farm.  Visit the greenhouses and enjoy a farm-to-table lunch experience among the tomatoes.

See Geysir Hot Springs as you witness the erupting geyser and spouting hot springs in Haukadalur.  Witness thousands of tons of icy water thunder majestically down in a double-fall into a deep gorge at thundering Gullfoss Waterfall, one of Iceland´s most iconic waterfalls.

We’ll come together this evening for an Amazing Journeys Shabbat.  And what Shabbat is complete without axe throwing?  Enjoy a Viking experience with typical Icelandic cuisine at a Viking Longhouse, styled after the traditional farmhouse built more than 1,100 years ago. Try your hand at axe-throwing to see how you would hold up in the Viking days.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included today.  Overnight at Hotel Exeter, Reykjavik.

Saturday, June 26

Today’s journey begins by driving along the South Coast visiting some of the most cherished and famous treasures Iceland has to offer. Powerful waterfalls, the thundering ocean and the charming countryside are the main attractions of this day.

Visit Seljalandsfoss, a picturesque waterfall that can be fully encircled, where the water flows from a volcano and drops about 200 feet over an ancient sea cliff into a pool. There is a footpath behind the waterfall at the bottom of the cliff where you can feel the mist on your skin and listen to the roar of the rushing water.

Experience Iceland the way generations of locals have – on the back of the remarkable Icelandic horse, a breed renowned for its gentle temperament, sure-footedness, and unique smooth gait known as the tölt.  You’ll meet these friendly horses before setting out on a scenic ride through the countryside’s rolling meadows and rugged landscapes.

We will continue along the South Coast as we enjoy a light hike up to the Dyrhólaey and its lighthouse, literally translated to “door hill island”, a 400-foot-high promontory named from the massive arch that the sea has eroded from the headland. If you can believe it, one of Iceland’s daredevils flew a small airplane through the archway. Dyrhólaey is also famous for its birdlife so keep an eye out for fulmars, kittiwakes, gulls and perhaps puffins.

Visit Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach, featuring an amazing cliff of basalt columns resembling a rocky step pyramid called Gardar. According to folklore, two trolls attempted to drag a ship to land but were turned to stone as daylight broke, turning them into the Reynisdrangar stacks – spectacularly shaped basalt sea stacks. During summer, the area has rich birdlife including puffins, fulmars and guillemots.

Drive through the dramatic landscapes of Hjörleifshöfði and the vast Eldhraun Lava Field, where towering volcanic formations and one of the world’s largest moss-covered lava fields create an unforgettable glimpse into Iceland’s powerful geological history.

This evening, spend time in the quaint village of Vik, where you will have free time for dinner.  Later, we’ll drive to our hotel, further up the Southern coast with the midnight sun lighting the way, allowing you to witness the dramatic landscape.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included today.  Overnight at Hotel Jökulsárlon.

Sunday, June 27

This morning, start your day Icelandic-style with time at our gorgeous hotel’s sauna or hot tub, or taking in this unbelievable landscape before we depart for a truly amazing day.  Walk along the spectacular Diamond Beach with its stranded ice chunks that resemble diamonds, contrasting with the black sand, glistening in the sun.

Get ready for a truly unique experience as we will don drysuits and kayak among the glaciers in Jökulsárlon Glacier Lagoon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  The spellbinding glacial landscape and calm waters will make you feel like you have been transported into a fantasy world. Our guides will lead us around the glaciers and in between icebergs to admire these natural wonders from a perspective that can only be seen while on the water (no previous kayaking experience needed). This area is also full of birdlife, especially during summer, where you may see the arctic tern and several other birds.

Discover the natural beauty of Skaftafell National Park on a scenic hike to the spectacular Svartifoss waterfall. Framed by striking black basalt columns formed by ancient lava flows, this iconic cascade is one of Iceland’s most photographed natural wonders.

Enjoy dinner together at our hotel’s wonderful restaurant while we take in our beautiful Icelandic surroundings.

Breakfast and dinner are included today.  Overnight at Hotel Jökulsárlon.

Monday, June 28

Our drive westward will show us beautiful views as we take in our scenic surroundings.  Skógafoss is one of the largest and most elegant waterfalls in Iceland.  Due to the mist and amount of spray, the waterfall consistently produces a single or double rainbow on sunny days. An ancient folklore tells the tale of Þrasi, the first Viking settler in the area, who buried his chest of gold in a cave behind the waterfall. Climb the staircase alongside the falls for panoramic vistas, then continue along the trail beyond the waterfall where dramatic landscapes, cascading streams, and Iceland’s rugged natural beauty unfold at every turn.

This afternoon we’ll walk through the Lava Tunnels where we will explore the geological history of the area and learn how the powerful volcanic activity shaped this region.

His evening, we’ll finish off our exciting and unique visit to Iceland with our Amazing Journeys Farewell and group dinner where we’ll toast amazing friends, wonderful memories and unforgettable scenery.

Breakfast and dinner are included today.  Overnight at Hotel Exeter, Reykjavik.

Tuesday, June 29

This morning we head back home with memories of our Amazing Journey through Iceland, the Land of Fire & Ice.

Breakfast is included today.

Our Hotels
Night 1-3        Hotel Exeter, Reykjavik
Nights 4-5      Hotel Jökulsárlon, Suðursveit
Night 6           Hotel Exeter, Reykjavik

Please note: Alternate hotels may be used.  The order of the tour may be changed.  Some activities are weather dependent

A deposit of $900 is due with your reservation.  Full payment is due on February 23, 2027.

*Twin occupancy is available for those coming with a friend. Roommate matching is not available.

Pre-Tour Stay: For those who want to arrive prior to the start of the tour, we have a limited number of rooms held at our group hotel in Reykjavik. Please note – there will be no Amazing Journeys staff present nor will there be programming on these days.  A deposit of $50 is required for each pre-night reserved.  Rates listed are per day and include taxes and breakfast daily.

Reykjavik (June 22)
Twin* – $315 per person
Single – $610

Rates are subject to change based on availability.

These rates are based on an all-inclusive, custom-designed package that differs from offerings seen in public advertising. We are unable to make any of our package components available to anyone who is not part of our Amazing Journeys group.

Items listed on this website are subject to change at any time.  By providing payment you agree to the terms and conditions as outlined on this website. All rooms are non-smoking.

Cancellation Policy: From the time of deposit until January 12, 2027, there is a $250 penalty for cancellation. From January 13, 2027 – March 16, 2027 the cancellation penalty is the amount of deposit including pre/post nights. From March 17, 2027 – March 31, 2027 the cancellation penalty is 60% of the cost of the tour for the tour and pre/post nights. From April 1, 2027 until the day of travel, the cancellation penalty is 100% of the cost of the tour and pre/post nights.  Cancellations made on the day of departure and “no-shows” will receive no refund.  There is no refund in the event of interruption or cancellation by the passenger after the start of the journey. Your decision not to participate on the tour due to State Department advisories, fear of travel, illness or any other reason will be deemed a cancellation.

Travel Protection: Travel protection is recommended for participation in this program.  Information will be sent with your tour confirmation.

Activity Level: This trip is for you if you’re an on-the-go traveler and are excited to be active on your travels.  Walking and standing for 2-3 hours isn’t a big deal and you’re able to walk and/or hike at a moderate pace, covering several miles, hills and uneven surfaces.  You can easily climb stairs (sometimes without a handrail) and navigate hills and uneven/wet ground independently. You can expect full days with little down time on this exciting itinerary. You will be taking three light/medium hikes for 1-2.5 hours each on uneven and occasionally wet/slippery ground.  You will be walking in a cave, riding a horse and going kayaking.  You do not need prior experience with any of these activities.  While any of these activities can be skipped, please note that this itinerary has been created for travelers who are excited to explore Iceland and like to be on the move. You must be in good health and prepare properly. This trip is not suitable for those who require assistance with walking or who travel on mobility devices. As this is a group tour, individual accommodations cannot be made for those who are not able to keep up with the group.  If you have questions or concerns, please be in contact with Amazing Journeys before registering for this trip.

Dietary Restrictions: For our group meals on this itinerary, we are able to accommodate the following diets: celiac/gluten free, vegetarian, pescatarian (no shellfish), or dairy free.  We cannot accommodate special requests such as salt-free meals, low-oil meals, low-carb meals, etc. and cannot guarantee accommodations for severe allergies.  Group meals are pre-arranged menus – sometimes there will be menu choices and other times it will be a set menu.  Dietary requirements must be communicated with us in advance as last-minute changes may not be possible.  If you have questions or concerns, please contact us before registering for this trip.

Passport & Visas: A passport is necessary to travel on this itinerary.  It must be valid for six months beyond the last day of the trip.  If the name on your passport differs from the name on your registration form, a name change fee may be incurred.  If you are arriving from the US, Canada, Australia or the UK, no visas are necessary at this time, however, beginning in late 2026, travelers will need an ETIAS waiver to travel to Europe. We will share information as it becomes available. More information can be found here: ETIAS Travel Authorization  Please note that visa requirements can change at any time and it is up to the traveler to be aware of visa requirements.

EES (Entry/Exit System): The Entry/Exit System (EES) is Europe’s new border management system for registering non-EU nationals traveling for a short stay, each time they cross the external borders of 30 European countries. The EES was progressively launched on 12 October 2025 at the external borders of the European countries using the system and is fully operational since 10 April 2026. Fully automated and digital, the EES replaces passport stamping throughout most of Europe. Complete details on EES can be found here.

Twin Accommodations: Twin accommodations are available if you and a friend are traveling together.  When signing up for twin occupancy, should one of the roommates cancel, the remaining traveling roommate will assume the cost of a single supplement. Standard cancellation terms apply to any cancellation.

Vaccines: At this time there are no specific vaccinations required for international travelers. We recommend visiting a travel clinic or seeing your health professional to be sure you are up to date on vaccinations needed for international travel. Requirements can change at any time. You can get more information at the following web site: Center for Disease Control. Please note that our Amazing Journeys staff are not medical professionals and therefore are unable to give specific information on vaccinations or medications you may need for this or any other tour.

Taxes & Gratuities: Taxes, surcharges, and government fees are subject to change. Gratuities have been included on this tour and include tips for the tour manager, local guides, drivers, and included meals. Gratuities are not included for housekeeping staff in the hotels and tipping is at your discretion.

Flights: It is important that you not purchase airfare until you receive a Confirmation Letter from Amazing Journeys.  For this itinerary, flight parameters are as follows:
Arrive into Reykjavik on June 23 – land in Reykjavik (airport code KEF) before 11:00am.  Most flights arrive very early in the morning.  Check-in time at our hotel is 3:00pm.  If your room is ready before that time, the hotel can check you in early, otherwise, you can leave your luggage at the hotel until it is ready.  Our first program will be in the early afternoon.
Return from Reykjavik on June 29 – depart from Reykjavik (airport code KEF) any time today.

Transfers: Group transfers between the airport and group hotel are included in your tour package for those arriving on June 22 and 23 and departing on June 29.  These transfers will be organized around scheduled flight arrival/departure times and you will be transferred with others arriving/departing around the same time.  A surcharge may be added for those arriving outside of typical arrival/departure hours.

Credit Card Payments: Rates listed are for final payments made by check. After the initial deposit, all payments made by credit card will have a 3% credit card fee.

Baggage: Regardless of what your international air carrier permits, each traveler will be limited to one checked suitcase and one carry-on bag. Your carry-on bag must fit up on the bus (not a roller-board) and cannot go under the bus.  We recommend using a backpack, tote bag or purse.

Fuel Surcharge: Should oil costs go above $65 a barrel and our tour operators adjust the rate of the tour costs accordingly, we reserve the right to adjust the cost of the tour.

Exchange Rate: In the case of currency fluctuations greater than 3%, we reserve the right to adjust our pricing accordingly in order that we may be able to operate the tours effectively.

This tour is operated by Atlantik. There must be a minimum of 17 participants in order to operate this tour.