Welcome to Iceland! Enjoy today at your leisure, shake off the jetlag, go for a soak at the Sky Lagoon, the newly opened luxury hot pool just 15 minutes from the city centre. Or venture out and explore our favourite little capital. Grab a coffee from Reykjavík Roasters, which has a new location inside Ásmundarsalur Art Museum. Bite into Brauð & Co’s famous cinnamon buns and visit the top of Hallgrímskirkja church for views over the city. Perlan Museum boasts a 360-degree view of Reykjavik on a clear day and hosts a wonderful exhibition called The Wonders of Iceland. Another fun option is FlyOver Iceland, a new and exciting activity in the Grandi area at walking distance from your hotel – it’s an incredible way to see parts of the country that you can’t really get to otherwise. And get a jump on souvenirs with a visit to the Sóley flagstore, one of the wonderful Icelandic cosmetic brands that uses 100% natural and Icelandic ingredients – so pure you could eat their products. Though you might prefer eating the amazing ice cream and chocolate from their neighbours at Omnom. Tonight, join the group for dinner at a hip restaurant, which features local produce, and meet your travel mates for the week before you take on the island.

Included activities: Group airport transfer from KEF airport to hotel in Reykjavík

Accommodation: Hilton Hotel Konsulát, gym and spa on site (check in from 3 pm)

We’ll get picked up at the hotel by our guide and head out to see an impressive variety of natural phenomena. Today we explore the entire south coast of Iceland, including Skógafoss waterfall and moody and majestic Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach. Both sites will leave you in awe of the power of Mother Nature. We’ll have lunch here before heading further east. The afternoon will be filled with views of spectacular glaciers and Iceland’s highest mountains, as well as a hike along the ridges of Fjaðrárgljúfur canyon, believed to have been formed 9,000 years ago. We’ll have dinner at the hotel restaurant, which showcases traditional Icelandic dishes. Post meal, treat yourself with a visit to their sauna and hot tub. And if the stars align, you could see the Northern Lights. The hotel is in a great location for viewing the aurora borealis on a clear night, and offers wake up calls if they appear after you’ve gone to bed.

Included meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon, sauna, hot tub, gym on site

Today we’ll explore Vatnajökull National Park. You’ll want to make sure your phone is fully charged because the photo ops today are plentiful. Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, the first stunning sight, has icebergs floating around this lagoon and washing up on the black sand shores of Diamond Beach. Here, you’ll learn about the effects of climate change on Iceland’s glaciers. Then, we meet with our partners who will take us to a highlight of the trip: an ice cave. Together, in their specialized super jeeps, we’ll drive over rugged terrain to a more remote part of the glacier. From here, it’s a short walk to the cave where you’ll see close up the textures of these natural works of art. Once back at Jökulsárlón, we take time to explore the enormous glacier lagoon. Seals can often be spotted swimming amongst the icebergs. We then return to the hotel. And if we're lucky, another chance to see the Northern Lights.

Included meals: Breakfast

Included activities: Ice Cave Tour with all glacier gear provided (harness, helmet, axe and crampons)

Accommodation: Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon, sauna, hot tub, gym on site

After two adventurous days in the southeast, it's time to slow the pace a little and have a more relaxed day as we head west. Our guide will show you their favourite places along the south coast. We’ll stop at the Eldhraun lava field, which was created in one of the biggest volcanic eruptions recorded in history. Lunch will be in the picturesque town of Vik, and then we’ll head to one of Iceland’s wonderful horse farms. Here you’ll meet the famous (and adorable) Icelandic horses; you might get some hair envy while you’re at it.

You have the option to add on a one-hour horseback ride to the beautiful, hidden waterfall Írárfoss, and experience the tölt, the extra gait unique to the Icelandic horses that allows them to safely and speedily cross the lava landscapes. You’ll notice that this gait is also very comfortable for you, the rider, as you can just lean back and relax. If horses aren’t your thing, no worries. Our guide will lead you on a short canyon hike with beautiful views and offer insight into the local terrain. We’ll then head to our accommodation for the night, one of our favourite south Iceland accommodations. Enjoy a soak in their outdoor hot tub in the evening. The hotel is perfectly located for seeing the Northern Lights when conditions are favourable. You might even see them from the hot tub…

Included meals: Breakfast

Optional activities: 1-hour horse riding tour

Accommodation: Hotel Vos, hot tub on site

Another jolt of adrenaline today as you head to Iceland’s highlands for exploration via super jeep. The first stop at Gigjökull glacier puts the jeep to the test as we splash through rivers and streams. Gigjökull is a glacier tongue stretching from the world-famous glacier Eyjafjallajokull, the volcano that erupted in 2010 wreaking havoc all over Europe. Iceland has one of the highest densities of active volcanoes in the world. This and the fast-changing and sometimes harsh weather conditions instill an absolute awe for Mother Nature in the Icelandic people. She dictates all and we have to abide by her rules. Once we are deep into the Þórsmörk valley, you’ll hike through extraordinary terrain and soak in remarkable vistas. You will be able to take the time to let the beauty of this area sink in – it’s an ideal location for meditative exercises focused on experiencing silence and connection with the world around you.

At the end of this amazing tour, you’ll visit the gorgeous Seljalandsfoss where you can enjoy the spectacular views from behind the water curtain. We'll head back for another night at Hotel Vos.

Included meals: Breakfast, (simple) packed lunch

Included activities: Private Super Jeep day tour to Þórsmörk

Accommodation: Hotel Vos, hot tub on site

Today, our journey of Iceland’s famed Golden Circle starts with some thermal therapy. Icelanders are addicted to their pool and hot pot visits, and you’ll discover why at the Secret Lagoon, the country’s oldest natural geothermal hot pool. You’ll get your glow on thanks to the sulfur-rich water, which has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, and stays at 38-40 C year-round. Soaking in the warm water helps reduce stress and brings a sense of peace and serenity that is enhanced by the natural environment of the pool. Lunch provides insight into how the island, much of which is tundra, produces food. Our time at Friðheimar Tomato Farm includes a tour and a very fresh lunch among tomato vines inside their greenhouse. It's a truly unique experience!

After lunch it's off to see the famous sights within the Golden Circle where the mighty Gullfoss waterfall awaits us, as well as the geothermal area of Geysir with its erupting geysers (yes, this is where the word comes from). We end the day with one of the most historic and stunning sights in Iceland. Þingvellir National Park, where the tectonic plates are pulling apart. From here it's a short drive back to Reykjavík, just in time for dinner in the city.

Included meals: Breakfast, lunch at Friðheimar Tomato Greenhouse (alcoholic beverages not included)

Included activities: Entrance fees and towels at Secret Lagoon

Accommodation: Hilton Hotel Konsulát, gym and spa on site

Reality awaits, but not before one final Icelandic wellness experience – a soak at the famous Blue Lagoon. It’s the stuff Instagram dreams are made of. But honestly, there’s no better way to prepare for a flight home. The warm silica rich milky waters are so beneficial for your skin that they have even developed psoriasis treatments. With the Premium Entrance, you’ll get the full experience with three silica and mud masks, so you’ll board your flight with a glowing skin and feeling totally relaxed after a three-hour soak in the warm waters surrounded by an otherworldly lava landscape. Then it is time to head to the airport for your flight home. As Icelanders say: Þar til næst… until next time!

Included meals: Breakfast

Including activities: Airport transfer from Reykjavík to KEF airport with three-hour stop at the Blue Lagoon, Premium entrance to Blue Lagoon (includes entrance, three masks, one drink, towels, use of slippers & bathrobe)