Romantic Getaway of a Lifetime: Iceland Adventure

Beautiful Svartifoss waterfall with basalt columns on South Iceland

What to expect on this itinerary

Designed for the fearless couple that wants to explore a land of raw beauty and elemental power, this luxurious, 10-day adventure will provide you with the opportunity to step outside of your comfort zone in a safe and exciting manner. Marvel at a waterfall that looks like a giant heart, stroll hand-in-hand across what appear to be diamonds, ride horseback across sandy beaches, and indulge in a whale-watching excursion.

Countries Visited

Iceland

Places Visited

Reykjavik, Grindavik, Hella, Hof, Hofn, Vik, Skalholt, Grundarfjordur, Holmavik

Suggested Duration

10 Days

Customizable Itinerary

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Day 1

Reykjavik - The Beauty of the Sunset

When your plane lands at Keflavik Airport, your private driver will transfer you to Nautholsvik Geothermal Beach, which is located just within the bounds of Keflavik. The beach will prove to be your slice of paradise as you wander across the golden sands together. From here, your guide will lead you to the only Michelin-starred restaurant in Iceland for a mouthwatering, seafood dinner. When the sun begins to set, your guide will lead you to where the Grotta lighthouse on Faxafloi Bay sits to watch the sun dip below the horizon.

What's Included:

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Day 2

Grindavik - Champagne in Geothermal Pools

Day 3

Hella - Indulge in a Nature Walk

Day 4

Hof - The Oasis of the Highlands

Day 5

Hofn - The Heart of Iceland

Day 6

Vik - Stroll Across Diamonds

Day 7

Skalholt - Saddle Up for a Ride

Day 8

Grundarfjordur - In Search of Orcas

Day 9

Holmavik - The Jewel of the Westfjords

Day 10

Reykjavik - Departure

Trip Highlights

  • Marvel at the sunset across Faxafloi Bay alongside that will be complete with a spectacular view of Reykjavik
  • Traverse up the valley of Reykjadalur and submerge yourself in geothermal pools with a glass of champagne in hand
  • Revel in the tranquility of the Lake Raudavatn area, where the picturesque lake awaits
  • Hike among the unparalleled oasis in the highlands of Thorsmork, where your hike will culminate in a hidden waterfall
  • Obtain the warm embrace of the heart-shaped waterfall, which is known as Svartifoss
  • Traipse across the black sand beach with ice chips that glitter like diamonds in the sunlight
  • Ride friendly, Icelandic horses across sandy beaches for a thrilling, movie-like experience
  • Board a high-speed vessel and venture out to sea on a whale-watching excursion
  • Rejoice in the beauty of the Westfjords, which is known as Dynjandi or Bridal Falls

Starting Price

$7,800 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

What's Included

  • Accommodations
  • In-country transportation
  • Some or all activities and tours
  • Expert trip planning
  • 24x7 support during your trip

Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.

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Review: Iceland, Grindavík, Husafell Stone, Icelandic Horses, Hiking Glaciers, Waterfalls, Museums
Our guide was amazing and full of awesome information. The hotels were awesome. The breakfast at the hotel was amazing. Especially at the hotel in Grindavík. Even though we got there late due to our air travel being delayed, we were able to fit everything we wanted to see in. It was especially awesome when our guide surprised us with a trip to the Hisafell Stone.

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Travel Review: Family Trip to Iceland, Reykjavik, Thorsmork, Geysir, Gullfoss, Jokulsarlon & Thingvellir National Parks

Our guide was great.  He met us at Keflavik Airport at 4:50 AM in his 17 passenger mini-bus, showed us a lavafield on our way to the Blue Lagoon, and took us to a very nice breakfast at a small café in Grindavik, before taking us to our hotel in Reykjavik which had a great fish and chip on the menu.

Iceland was a great trip and our guide was a great guide for it.  We were a family of 5, ages 16 to 85, and Our guide was able to accommodate all of us.  My wife and mom were not up for the more challenging hikes, so he got them to lunch and a museum.  My son wanted to get the morning light for his camera, so he was in the lobby on two mornings at 3 AM.  My other son forgot his toiletries bag in one of the 8 hotels we stayed in, so our guide coordinated with his niece to have the bag delivered to us before we got on the plane. Lastly, I have an interest in the sagas, Njal's Saga in particular, so our guide got me to the site of the Njal burning (which was not easy), the saga museum, and various landmarks along the way.  Also, waterfalls, a hike on the glacier, a hike in the glacier, in a cave, Thingvellir, Thorsmork, Geysir, Guilfoss, Reynisfjara, Jokulsarlon, and more.  Stops at Bonus, souvenirs, the new Iceland Costco?  No problem!

It was also a great help to have him as a driver.  If you want to see the scenery, you're going to have to drive out, in a country on the metric system, where you might not see another car for an hour.  Our drivers knew which one lane road or dirt road was the right road, and that is  tricky if you're not a native.

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Iceland Travel Review: 7-Days in Reykjavik, Golden Circle, Glaciers, Waterfalls
I chose our travel specialist based on reviews I read on Trip Advisor. Arnar worked with me to design a 7-day trip for my husband and I. He was flexible and thoughtful with his planning and our tour guide was so full of knowledge. You would never know that English was not his first language. It was a great way to learn about the country without being lectured to. He also turned out to be a fabulous photographer who took great photos of my husband and I.We visited the Blue Lagoon first thing which was an awesome experience especially in winter. We had a nice balance of "tours" and alone time to explore Reykjavik. 4 days of private tours:Golden Circle Adventure which we stopped at a tomato farm for an AMAZING lunch! Also did the Lava Tube Cave.Thorsmork & Eyafjallakull Adventure where we did a snowmobiling trip on Eyjafjallokull Glacier. Such a blast!Jokulsarlon Glacier Adventure. We had planned to go on a glacier hike, but after speaking with people on our snowmobiling trip we decided to go hike to an ice cave. Arnar was able to make this happen with the help of our guide. It was such a site!WaterFalls & Volcanoes Adventure. The weather was so bad that the activity we had planned, which was an ATV Tour, was cancelled. Our guide quickly came up with a new plan. We went to an Interactive Volcano and Earthquake Exhibition.  It was fascinating to learn all about the different types of volcanoes and to better understand the explosive history of this extraordinary country. Then to a local restaurant that he knew.The accommodation in Reykjavik that he chose was in a great location. Really modern and chic hotel with lovely hotel rooms. Located in the center of the town well placed for restaurants and bars.The accommodation in Vik was a very basic accommodation. Breakfast was good, they had nice home baked bread and waffles. Because of the distance from other places our guide was able to take us to see the Northern Lights which were spectacular!Overall it was an AWESOME vacation and would definitely recommend our travel specialist. 

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Iceland Family Trip Review: Reykjavik, Vik, ATV Ride, Blue Lagoon, 6-Day Tour
This was a great experience. I left the entire trip up to Jonathan and he put together a great plan. Communication prior to the trip was timely and helpful. The entire trip and all of our excursions were put on an app that we used the entire trip. It made life so easy. It had navigation and I got about each stop. The excursions were great. I’d highly recommend the Midgard day and the ATV trip. The hotels were top notch. Our first and last night we spent in Reykjavik at the same hotel. The last night seemed so much better maybe we were not jet lagged. I’d suggest the first night staying outside the city and then use the last night to walk the streets of Reykjavik and shop. Stay at the hotel in Hella in the cottage. We loved that and the restaurant was amazing. In Vik, the hotel could definitely be a two night stay. It is first class. All of the stops were great and it was fun to pick and choose how long we stayed at each and which ones we visited. Getting around was easy and the Mercedes passenger van was easy and perfect for our family of 5. I’d highly recommend using this travel company. 

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Travel Review: Iceland Tour, Reykjavik, Thorsmork, Vik, Blue Lagoon, Valley of Thor, Eyjafjallajokull Glacier, Geysir Hot Spring
Our vacation, and the guide exceeded all of our expectations! We saw so much of the southern part of Iceland in 6 days which was perfect for us. We had a private guide for the entire trip, and our guide took us everywhere in his jacked up Land Rover with giant tires capable of driving through rivers, lava fields, and on beaches! Our guide was so knowledgeable about the people, culture, and land, and we felt like we really knew the country and had made a real friend by the time we left. Having a private guide and being able to go where and when we wanted was awesome, and our guide went over and above to make sure we saw the highlights as well as less seen places, and he kept an eye on the Aurora forecast, and got us to a very dark place where we were lucky enough to see a spectacular show! Our stops included, the Blue Lagoon which was a great way to start our vacation after taking the red eye from the US. It's a tourist stop, but worth going to since it takes 20 years off of your body- so they say! We went 400 feet inside of a 4000 year old volcano which was an awesome experience. We saw multiple waterfalls- Gljufrabui, Seljalandsfoss, Hraunfossar, and the Golden, and all were worth the hike. In Thorsmork we went to Thor's Ravine, an awesome canyon and a pretty good hike. Eyjafjallajokull Glacier is the one that erupted in 2010, and it's stunning. We spent 2 nights in Vik, and traveled around from there, and 3 nights total in Reykjavik, which is a great little town with restaurants and bars and a harbor. We took a zodiac boat ride on a glacial lagoon, and got up close and personal with the glacier. We drove the Kaldidalur Mountain Pass between glaciers, and went into the Langiokull Glacier through a manmade ice cave. Finally, we went on to the Golden Circle, with it's three main attractions- Thingvellir National Park, Geysir Hot Spring, and the Golden Waterfall. I planned the entire trip with the owner of the travel company, and he tailored the trip specifically to my family. We emailed and had one 45 minute phone call, and he had the entire trip planned including hotel reservations, reservations at attractions, and he even suggested and made dinner reservations for us. Also, he and his wife gave us weather forecasts, tips for clothing, and answered any other questions and concerns, and always responded almost immediately. I would totally recommend Zicasso, who asks a bunch of questions so they can pair you with 3 highly rated travel agencies, and follows up with you, and the travel company- an awesome travel agency who planned a trip that exceeded all of our expectations! 

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Iceland Vacation Review: Reykjavik, Snaefellsnes National Park, Diamond Beach, Glacier Lagoon Boating, Food & Distillery Tours

“We had a great guided tour of South Iceland with this travel agency, as well as a self-drive to the west peninsula and a few days in Rekyavik. We were able to get in everything from a glacier trek, to an underground lava cave walk, to a food tour in Rekyavik.  The island is amazing with its wonderful landscape and people. We had the best time! Our guide and tour planner was very knowledgeable, thoughtful and full of great stories and anecdotes about the island and its history.  He made our trip very memorable!”

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