Salt Lake City departure with Overnight Flight

We’re on our way to Iceland! Today you will get picked up at your home and transferred to the Salt Lake City airport to meet and check in with your group to depart to a land shaped by fire and ice. From steaming lava fields to massive glaciers carving deep valleys and fjords, every corner of this island tells a dramatic story. In this land of natural wonders, we’ll have the rare opportunity to search for the aurora borealis — the dancing northern lights that illuminate Iceland’s skies. (Home to airport transfers included within 100 miles of the SLC airport)

Reykjavík, Iceland

Today as we arrive in Iceland’s vibrant capital, Reykjavík, we will be transferred to our hotel to check in & refueling with a hearty breakfast. (for AM arrival flights) This afternoon, we truly begin our adventure by exploring old town Reykjavík on a guided walking tour, visiting the harbor, city hall, Parliament building, and the 18th-century cathedral. Tonight, we gather with our fellow travelers for a welcome dinner featuring authentic Icelandic cuisine. Afterward, the night isn’t over, we set sail into the dark waters of Faxaflói Bay for our first northern lights cruise for a thrilling chance to witness nature’s most dazzling light show.

Reykjavík – Golden Circle – Vík

This morning, we travel Iceland’s famous Golden Circle, beginning at the Geysir thermal area to watch bubbling hot springs and explosive geysers in action. We then marvel at Gullfoss, the majestic double-cascade waterfall, and continue to Thingvellir National Park, where we stand atop the Mid-Atlantic Ridge — the meeting point of two continents. After lunch, we visit the Lava Exhibition Center to learn about Iceland’s fiery geological history before experiencing the stunning Seljalandsfoss waterfall. We end our day in the charming town of Vík and, weather permitting, step outside to search the night sky for the northern lights.*.

Vík – Reynisfjara – Vík

Today, we venture to Reynisfjara, Iceland’s famous black sand beach lined with towering basalt columns and home to nesting seabirds. We’ll admire the rugged sea stacks and the dramatic cliffs of Dyrhólaey before visiting the Skógar Museum — a fascinating collection of turf homes and artifacts that reveal Iceland’s rural heritage. Then, we gaze upon the mighty Skógafoss waterfall before capping the day at the edge of Sólheimajökull Glacier, where ice and ash meet in dramatic contrast. After dinner, we once again step outside in search of the glowing aurora above.*

Vík – Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon – Vík

Today, we travel into the heart of Vatnajökull National Park, home to Europe’s largest glacier. We’ll stand in awe at Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon, where blue icebergs drift across crystal waters and seals swim gracefully nearby. The otherworldly beauty of this landscape will leave us breathless. On our return to Vík, we enjoy another delicious dinner before one last evening of northern lights gazing.*

Vík – Blue Lagoon – Reykjavík

This morning, we journey along Iceland’s south coast to the Reykjanes Peninsula, known for its lava fields, hot springs, and dramatic coastline. Our destination — the world-famous Blue Lagoon. We relax in the warm, mineral-rich waters surrounded by black lava rock — an unforgettable Icelandic experience. Returning to Reykjavík, we gather one last time for a farewell dinner and reflect on the incredible adventure we’ve shared.

Bergen Walking City Tour

After breakfast, we will have a walking tour of the city to experience its long history and European culture, including the UNESCO heritage site - Bryggen, the Church of Mary, the Haakon's Hall inside Bergenhus Fortress and the lively Fish Market. We will take the Fløibanen Funicular to the top of the Mountain Fløyen, from which you can overlook the beautiful panorama of Bergen.