Journey with me through the Land of Fire and Ice in October 2027 on a small-group tour! We will visit filming locations (Game of Thrones, Star Wars, Star Trek, and more), explore nature and Icelandic/Viking culture. We'll see waterfalls and glaciers and black sand beaches...Oh my! Read on for the full itinerary and pricing.

Tour Info:

Dates: October 3-10, 2027

Itinerary:

Day 1 - Arrival

Welcome to Iceland! You are met at Keflavík airport by your private driver. Your route leads from Keflavík across the interesting ancient lava fields of Reykjanes Peninsula. On the way from the airport, we have included a stop at the Blue Lagoon. Stop at the Blue Lagoon for approx 2-2.5 hours and then continue on around the Reykjanes Peninsula before ending at the hotel for check in.

Check-in to your hotel in Reykjavík. The rest of the day is open for your own activities.

Please note that check-in at most hotels starts between 14:00 and 16:00 (2:00pm and 4:00pm).

Accommodation with breakfast: Kea Hotel Skuggi Standard Rooms

Day 2 - Reykjavik - Reykholt - Borgarnes (B, D)

Breakfast at your hotel. Meet your private driver-guide in the hotel lobby and depart from Reykjavík. Travel northwest via an undersea tunnel through Hvalfjörður (Whale Bay). 

Head onwards to Borgarfjörður, an area rich in natural wonders and Viking history. The first stop will be in Borgarnes at the Settlement Center. Here guests can choose between two exhibits at the musuem. Discover more Icelandic history at Reykholt, which holds an important role as the home of renowned medieval chieftain and Icelandic Saga writer, Snorri Sturluson. View the powerfully churning waters of Deildartunguhver, Europe’s most powerful hot spring. Your day ends with a scenic visit to a duo of unique waterfalls at Hraunfoss and Barnafoss. Lunch at leisure. Dinner included at the hotel. 

Accommodation with breakfast: Hotel Vesturland Standard Rooms

Day 3 - Snæfellsnes Peninsula - Borgarnes (B, D)

After breakfast, head along the rugged coastline of Snæfellsnes Peninsula. Known as “Iceland in a Nutshell,” this area will show you an astonishing variety of natural landscapes. Enjoy views of moss blanketed lava fields, pebbled beaches, imposing cliffs and the iconic Snaefellsjökull glacier-volcano (last eruption: 250 AD). You’ll travel through secluded fishing villages like Grundarfjörður, with its landmark Kirkjufell Mountain, and Hellnar with a year-round population of less than ten residents. The picturesque harbor village of Arnarstapi gives you the opportunity to walk among columnar basalt rock formations and cliffs swarming with colonies of seabirds. Throughout the day, savor the remote tranquility of Snaefelljökull National Park.

We have added a caving experience at Vatnshellir Cave which is an 8000 year old lava tube. Lunch is at leisure today. Dinner included at the hotel. 

Accommodation with breakfast: Hotel Vesturland Standard Rooms

Day 4 - The Golden Circle (B, L, D)

Breakfast at your hotel. Iceland’s Golden Circle showcases a trio of celebrated natural attractions, including the dramatic Gullfoss waterfall and the geothermal fields of Geysir Hot Spring Area, alive with boiling mud pits, steam vents, and exploding geysers. The centerpiece is Þingvellir National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site), where Viking settlers established an annual assembly in AD 930 which has become the world’s oldest ongoing parliament. Þingvellir is also a geological masterpiece, as it marks the visible site of the mid-Atlantic Ridge where the North American and Eurasian continental plates meet. During the day, you’ll visit Fríðheimar greenhouse and horse breeding farm for an interesting demonstration about how Icelandic farmers use geothermal water for producing vegetables. You’ll also meet some of the farm’s friendly Icelandic horses. Tomato soup lunch and fresh baked bread is included here today. 

After an amazing journey, the road takes you to the southern region of Iceland for your overnight stay. Dinner included at the hotel. 

Accommodation with breakfast: Stracta Hotel Hella Standard Rooms

Day 5 - South Coast - Höfn (B, D)

Breakfast at your hotel. Travel along the south coast, one of Iceland’s main farming areas. View the magnificent waterfall Skógarfoss, site of hidden treasure. Nearby is Skógar Folk Museum with a collection of mementos from this region’s past housed in beautifully preserved old turf-roofed buildings. Make a stop in Vík village where you can admire stunning views of a black sand beach and the black basalt columns of Reynisdrangar. Lunch is at leisure. We'll make at stop at Hjörleifshöfði or Gígjagjá, at what they call Yoda's Cave. The cave is easy to access, with a short walk from the nearby parking area and no need for advanced hiking experience.  We end the day in the small town of Kirkjubæjarklaustur. Dinner included at hotel. 

Accommodation with breakfast: Magma Hotel Standard Rooms

Day 6 - Vatnajökull National Park (B, D)

Breakfast at your accommodation. Your hotel is perfectly situated to make a full day of exploring glacial wonders in Vatnajökull National Park, Western Europe’s largest national park. Visit the park’s majestic Skaftafell area, which is located between two glaciers and offers several hiking trails where you can enjoy great views of glaciers. Continue to Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, where blue, white, turquoise and black-streaked icebergs shift and dance. It is a special place for photographers who enjoy the challenge of catching the icebergs in just the right light conditions. Don’t forget to keep an eye out for seals resting amid the glaciers. You have the option to take a boat tour on the glacier lagoon at extra cost. The nearby Diamond Beach has become popular, especially for social media photographers. Icebergs from the Glacier Lagoon wash up on the beach here. The contrast of crystalline ice against black sand is striking. After a day of glacial wonders, head back to the hotel this evening for dinner. Lunch is at leisure. 

Accommodation with breakfast: Magma Hotel Standard Rooms

Day 7 - South Coast - Reykjavík (B)

Breakfast at your hotel. Drive along the scenic south coast back to Iceland’s capital city. En route, you’ll visit Seljalandsfoss, a waterfall that you can walk behind, depending on trail conditions. You will also be passing through the landscape of Eyjafjallajökull volcano, famous for its 2010 eruption. Return to Reykjavík in the late afternoon/early evening. Lunch and dinner at leisure. 

Accommodation with breakfast: Kea Hotel Skuggi Standard Rooms

Day 8 - Departure (B)

Breakfast at your hotel. Your private driver guide will take you to Keflavik Airport. Since the flight will be in the late afternoon we have included a stop at the Viking World Museum not too far from the airport. Depart for home with many incredible Icelandic memories.

Pricing*:

Double Rooms - $3,744/person

Single Rooms (only two available) - $4,620

Deposit: 10% of package price due at time of booking. Fully refundable until July 4th, 2027.

Final Payment Due: August 22, 2027

*Note: Costs are based on a group of 12 people. If we get more than that, costs will go down. If we get less, the cost will go up. This group will be a maximum of 20 people and a minimum of 10 people.

Iceland Travel Terms & Conditions:

Please see Iceland Travel's Terms & Conditions here.

Limited-Time Promotions:

• Book by August 31, 2026 and receive:
• Additional savings of $1,500/person and prepaid gratuities.
• Book a balcony stateroom or higher by December 31, 2026 and receive:
• Categories C-AA will receive a complimentary one-category upgrade (excluding suites; subject to availability) and prepaid cruise gratuities.
• Guests in Suites receive prepaid cruise gratuities, $100 onboard credit per stateroom ($50 per person), and one complimentary bag of laundry per week.

Optional Land Packages (through AmaWaterways):

• 2 Nights Amsterdam (Pre-Cruise - 11/14/2027-11/16/2027) $1,060pp Double Occupancy / $1,700pp Single Occupancy
• 2 Night Lake Como & 2 Night Milan Package (Post-Cruise - 11/23/2027-11/27/2027) $2,360pp Double Occupancy / $3,560pp Single Occupancy

Includes:

• Overnight stays at world-class 4- and 5-star hotels
• Daily breakfast at the hotel
• Guided city tours and excursions
• Complimentary transfers and portage service between your hotel and ship
• The services of one of AmaWaterways' Cruise Managers throughout your river cruise and land journey

Optional Land Package (through Melvin's Travel Adventures):

I will be working on a two-night pre-cruise hotel package in Amsterdam, tickets for the Anne Frank Museum, transfers, etc. once hotel bookings are available (probably in early January 2027).

AmaWaterways Terms & Conditions

Please see AmaWaterways Terms & Conditions here.