Places you'll visit
ReykjavikReykjavik
Lake MyvatnMyvatn
North West IcelandNorth West Iceland.
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ReykjavikReykjavik
Lake MyvatnMyvatn
North West IcelandNorth West Iceland.
North Iceland trip: Tailor-made adventure
Choose a North Iceland journey designed for travelers who want authentic, tailor-made Iceland trips. Skip cookie-cutter tours in favor of private routes, local hosts, and hidden waterfalls that most visitors miss.
Set your own pace, add bespoke experiences, and leave with stories shaped by real Icelandic life. Ready to create your northern escape? Start customizing today and turn a short break into a lifelong memory.
North Iceland trip highlights
- Personalized waterfall and coastline discovery: Drive secluded route to powerful waterfalls and black-sand beaches.
- Húsavík whale watching with local experts: Join small-boat excursions from Húsavík for authentic whale encounters.
- Secluded geothermal baths and hot springs: Relax in hidden hot pots and experience Icelandic bathing rituals.
- Volcanic landscapes and lava-field hikes: Walk ancient lava flows and volcanic craters on curated hikes.
- Tailor-made culture, cuisine, and Northern Lights: Meet local artisans, taste farmhouse fare, and chase seasonal Northern Lights.
| Day | Location | Activity | Overnight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reykjavik to Akureyri and Lake Myvatn | • Morning flight to Akureyri • Pick up rental car and meet local host • Akureyri streets, cafés, and botanical gardens • Continue to Lake Myvatn • Grjotagja lava cave and spring | Myvatn area |
| 2 | Dettifoss, Jokulsargljufur and Husavik | • Asbyrgi horseshoe canyon and Botnstjorn pond • Dettifoss waterfall stop • Drive through Jokulsargljufur canyon • Vesturdalur: Hljodaklettar basalt formations and Raudholar hills • Husavik whale watching and GeoSea sea baths | Myvatn area |
| 3 | North West Iceland, Akureyri and Godafoss | • Akureyri downtown and Lystigardurinn gardens • Godafoss Waterfall of the Gods | North West Iceland |
| 4 | Reykjavik City | • Hallgrimskirkja views • Laugavegur and town squares • Tjornin and the Old Harbour • Harpa Concert Hall and Solfar Sun Voyager sculpture | Reykjavik |
| 5 | Departure day | • Final waterfront walk and coffee • Return to hotel, collect luggage • Drive to the airport for departure |
Day01
Reykjavik to Akureyri and Lake Myvatn
Catch a morning flight from Reykjavik to Akureyri to maximize your Iceland travel day, trading long drives for more time on the ground. Pick up your rental car, meet your local host to fine-tune the route, then enjoy Akureyri’s streets, cafés, and botanical gardens, with optional whale watching or a hot pool soak.
Continue to Lake Myvatn for Hverir and Leirhnjukur’s steaming geothermal fields, Dimmuborgir’s lava formations, Skutustadagigar pseudo craters, and the Viti and Hverfjall craters, ending at the Grjotagja lava cave and spring made famous by Game of Thrones.
Day02
Dettifoss, Jokulsargljufur and Husavik
Visit Asbyrgi’s dramatic horseshoe canyon and the turquoise Botnstjorn pond, then stand before Dettifoss for one of Iceland’s most powerful waterfall moments. Continue through the 25 km Jokulsargljufur canyon to Vesturdalur, home to the Hljodaklettar basalt formations and the colorful Raudholar hills.
Finish in Husavik for a whale watching cruise and a relaxing soak at the GeoSea geothermal sea baths.
Day03
North West Iceland, Akureyri and Godafoss
Explore North West Iceland from Akureyri, one of the best places to visit in Iceland for its charming downtown and the Lystigardurinn botanical gardens. Stop at Godafoss, the picture-perfect Waterfall of the Gods. Then choose a scenic coastal drive along the Troll peninsula to colorful Siglufjordur.
Or take a detour to the Vatnsnes peninsula to see Hvitserkur sea stack, Borgarvirki fortress, and the Seal Centre, with seals often spotted along the shore.
Day04
Reykjavik City
Add Reykjavik to your Iceland itinerary and enjoy the city’s best highlights in a single stroll. Climb Hallgrimskirkja for sweeping views, wander Laugavegur and the town squares, and relax by Tjornin and the charming Old Harbour.
Finish along the waterfront with Harpa Concert Hall and the Solfar Sun Voyager sculpture on the coastline.
Day05
Departure day
Enjoy a relaxed morning in Reykjavik with a final walk by the waterfront and time for coffee. Then return to your hotel, collect your luggage, and drive to the airport with a comfortable buffer before your flight.
