Welcome to the Land of Fire and Ice. Upon arrival at Keflavik Airport, pick up your rental car and head to the Blue Lagoon. Once you have soaked your travel wearied bodies, start your drive East to your hotel, where you will stay the next 3 nights. You will pass by the infamous Seljalandsfoss Waterfall on the way and Skógafoss Waterfalls is about 10 minutes past your hotel.

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A long but adventurous day today touring the beautiful Thorsmork, The Valley of Thor (or Þórsmörk in Icelandic). This is a nature reserve in the southern highlands, located between three glaciers; Eyjafjallajökull (the famous glacier volcano that erupted in 2010 and caused widespread disruption to air traffic in Europe), Mýrdalsjökull and Tindfjallajökull. Þórsmörk is a place of diverse and magnificent landscape with its ice capped peaks, jagged mountain ridges and valleys rich with moss and birch woodland. Þórsmörk is a paradise for hikers, photographers and nature lovers. Journey to Þórsmörk in a super jeep, a modified vehicle with huge tires that can forge rivers and tackle just about any terrain. But don't worry, you can hop out of the super jeep and go for a hike to enjoy the spectacular scenery!

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Catch the ferry to the Westman Islands today where you will spend the day. While there, hop on a minibus tour and explore the stunning nature of the island with unique history, friendly locals, vikings and see the biggest Puffin colony in the world. Also visit Herjólfstown, named after the first viking family that settled in Vestmannaeyjar around the year 900. You can either stay on the island tonight or head back to your hotel from the previous evening.

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After breakfast, head to Vik, where you will jump in a Super Jeep, strap on your crampons and step into the mighty glaciers and ice caves of South Iceland. Prepare for movie-like landscapes and jaw-dropping sights like nothing you've ever seen before. An easy hike out across the Myrdalsjokull glacier, then visit the amazing blue and black ice cave of Kötlujökull glacier on Mt. Katla. After the tour, on your own, check out Reynisfjara black sand beach and the awesome rock formations called “Reynisdrangar” that rise from the the ocean close to the shore. An option for later afternoon would be to attend the Lava Show, the only place in the world where you can safely experience hot molten lava in close proximity. The show recreates a volcano eruption, similar to what Eyjafjallajökull and Katla volcano are famous for. Finish the day with a 2 hour drive to your hotel for the next 2 nights, conveniently located between Skaftafell National Park and Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon.

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A fun-filled day today! This morning, a zodiac boat ride, which will take you all the way up to the glacier wall, within a safe distance of course. Sail around huge icebergs in the breathtaking environment of the Jökulsárlón Ice Lagoon. After, explore Diamond Beach, enjoy some lunch, and then join a small group glacier walk in Skaftafell National Park - exploring the beautiful ice formations on the Falljökull outlet glacier, which is a part of Europe’s largest ice cap, Vatnajökull.

After breakfast, make your way to the infamous Golden Circle, where you can explore the wondrous sites at your own pace. It's about 3.5 hours to get to Selfoss, which is at the bottom of the Golden Circle. Along the route, visit Gullfoss waterfall, the Geysir hot spring, and Strokkur, a fountain geyser, famous for its frequent eruptions, every 5-7 minutes. Stay tonight along the Golden Circle, your hotel is on the doorstep of the geothermal area in the historic Haukadalur Valley.

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Head to Þingvellir (Thingvellir) National Park, a historic site and national park in Iceland. It's known for the Alþing (Althing), the site of Iceland's parliament from the 10th to 18th centuries. Here, you can snorkel Silfra, a fissure created by the separation of the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates cutting through Iceland. Float over lava, swim between large volcanic canyons and discover the crystal clear waters. Another option would be to go snowmobiling or a buggy adventure.

After your tour, head to Reykjavik. This afternoon, a 3 hour walking food tour making no less than 6 stops for tapas, drinks, traditional Icelandic dishes and desserts. You be will delighted with stories of the Sagas, historical facts on Iceland and much more.

Whale watching today, where you will also be able to experience some of Iceland’s rich and thriving bird life, as well as visit the large variety of sea-life, including minke whales, humpback whales, harbour porpoises and white-beaked dolphins among other whale species. This afternoon, enjoy one last soak in geothermal waters tonight, at the Sky Lagoon, where the sea meets the sky. While soaking, enjoy their seven-step ritual, based on the traditions of Icelandic bathing culture and is rooted in wellness, wholeness and wonder.

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Enjoy a leisurely morning before heading to the airport to catch your flight home. Safe Travels!