Land of Ice & Fire「ICELAND」6D5N

Welcome to Iceland!

The first day is the designated arrival and assembly day, with no group sightseeing arrangements. We provide a complimentary airport pick-up service. After arriving at Keflavik International Airport (KEF), you will be transferred to the hotel. Complimentary airport pick-up times are 10:00, 14:00 and 18:00.

(Hotel check-in is usually at 3:00 p.m.; if you arrive early, you may leave your luggage at reception.)

Important reminder: the times above are the times when the vehicle departs from the airport. The vehicle will not wait for late arrivals. If your flight does not match any of these services, please make your own way to the hotel to join the group.

·Thingvellir National Park (visit approx. 1 hour): This is where the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates meet, creating a spectacular display of fissures in the Earth’s crust. It is also the site of Iceland’s oldest parliament. As one of the filming locations for Game of Thrones, it is well known to many fans of the series.

·Geysir (visit approx. 1 hour): Located in the geothermally active Haukadalur Valley, it is one of Iceland’s larger geysers and a must-visit attraction on the Golden Circle route. It is a circular pool approximately 18 metres in diameter, with a vent more than 10 centimetres wide and water inside exceeding 100°C. Each eruption lasts about 1–2 minutes before gradually subsiding. This cycle repeats continuously and is truly magnificent.

·Gullfoss (visit approx. 1 hour): Iceland’s most representative two-tier waterfall. The river plunges from a height of 32 metres in two stages, with an 11-metre drop at the upper level and a 21-metre drop at the lower level, and is more than 100 metres wide. From a distance it looks like two rainbows surging along a great rift, creating a spectacular scene. It takes its name from the golden appearance of te powerful water.

·Skógafoss (visit approx. 1 hour): Thanks to the abundant spray, a single or even double rainbow readily appears in front of the waterfall on sunny days, earning it the name “Rainbow Waterfall.” A local legend says that Viking ancestors hid a chest of gold behind the waterfall, adding a human story to this natural wonder.

·Black Sand Beach (visit approx. 1 hour): Located beside Vik on Iceland’s south coast, this is one of Iceland’s iconic coastal wonders and is ranked among the world’s ten most beautiful non-tropical beaches. The beach was formed as volcanic lava was eroded and polished by the waves of the North Atlanticover millions of years. Its sand is pure charcoal black, fine and clean without clinging to clothing—a geological wonder jointly sculpted by volcano and sea.

·Vik (visit approx. 1 hour): Vik is a peaceful and harmonious town, with the boundless sea behind it. The town is famous for its mysterious black sand beach, where film crews often shoot science-fiction productions depicting alien planets. It lies on National Route 1 and is easily accessible, while the scenery along the way never disappoints: volcanoes, waterfalls, rivers and lakes, glaciers and distinctive mountain views.

·Seljalandsfoss (visit approx. 1 hour): One of the representative natural attractions on Iceland’s south coast, located beside Iceland’s Route 1 Ring Road. Its most distinctive appeal is a rare 360° viewing experience. A naturally recessed path at the foot of the cliff allows visitors to walk behind the curtain of water and immerse themselves in the roar of the cascading flow and the mist filling the air, as if inside a natural “water-curtain cave.”

·Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon (visit approx. 1 hour): The lake reaches a depth of 200 metres and is also Iceland’s second-deepest lake. Its water is clear and deep blue, with many enormous ice blocks of different shapes floating on the surface. Famous Hollywood films including Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, Batman Begins, and two James Bond films, Die Another Day and A View to a Kill, were filmed here.

·Diamond Beach (visit approx. 30 minutes): Located near the glacier lagoon, the large volume of water causes many pieces of ice from the lagoon to be washed onto the beach with the tide. Ice blocks of different sizes and shapes, crystal-clear like diamonds, create the area’s distinctive landscape.

Visit Reykjavik, the world’s northernmost capital, where colourful houses stretch along the bay, combining untamed nature with Nordic gentleness. Wander through the city streets, experience local Icelandic life and discover the distinctive romance of the edge of the Arctic (city tour approx. 2 hours in total). After lunch at your own arrangement, proceed to the world-famous Blue Lagoon, where you can relax and rejuvenate in its milky-blue geothermal water.

·Harpa Concert Hall（exterior view only）: Iceland’s first professional multi-purpose performing arts venue, with architecture deeply integrating the qualities of Icelandic nature. The façade is composed of thousands of irregular geometric glass blocks, inspired by the columnar basalt formations of the coast and the flowing textures of the Northern Lights. Its honeycomb-like glass structure reflects different colours and patterns of light as daylight, seasons, day and night change.

·Hallgrímskirkja（exterior view only）: Located on a hill in central Reykjavik, it is named after Hallgrímur, a famous literary figure of Iceland, in recognition of his great contribution to Iceland literature. The church was built in 1930 and is a landmark of Reykjavik.

·Lake Tjörnin: Continuously heated by underground hot springs, the lake does not freeze completely in the depths of winter. A patch of constantly warm open water remains, creating a dedicated winter oasis for Arctic waterfowl and a city-centre microcosm of Iceland’s “ice and fire.” It is also one of Europe’s premier urban birdwatching sites, hosting more than 40 species of waterbirds.

·Sun Voyager（exterior view only）: This stainless-steel sculpture was created by Icelandic artist Jón Gunnar Árnason and officially unveiled in 1990 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the founding of Reykjavik. Many visitors regard it as a symbol of the Viking seafaring spirit, while the artist gave it a deeper meaning: a dreamboat sailing towards the light, an ode to the sun, symbolising exploration, hope, freedom and the aspiration to journey into unknown lands.

·Perlan（exterior view only）: A highly recognisable landmark in the capital. The building was constructed around six enormous geothermal hot-water storage tanks and is crowned by a hemispherical glass dome. Thousands of glass panels refract sunlight and shadow, making it look from a distance like a gleaming pearl on the hill—hence the name “Perlan.” The tanks still serve the city’s geothermal heating system today.

·Blue Lagoon (2 hours of free time): A geothermal spa formed partly by volcanic lava, with water at approximately 37–39°C. Rich in minerals such as silica and sulphur, the water has a soft blue colour. It officially opened to the public in 1987 and was named by National Geographic as one of the world’s 25 wonders.

Blue Lagoon tickets must be booked online independently in advance at https://www.bluelagoon.com/ (recommended entry time: between 15:00 and 16:00)

After breakfast, the enjoyable tour comes to an end. Check-out is usually before 11:00 a.m.

We will arrange an airport transfer from the hotel to Keflavik International Airport (KEF). Complimentary airport transfer times are 05:00/10:00/14:00.

Reminder: the times above are the times when the vehicle departs from the hotel. The vehicle will not wait for late arrivals. If your flight does not match any of these services, please make your own way to the airport.