Discover Iceland

(5 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis)
Reykjavik, Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, South Iceland, Golden Circle

This private luxury tour moves quickly to cover the highlights of Iceland in a short amount of time. Experience Iceland's beautiful natural landscapes and incredible outdoors activities such as seeing waterfalls, geysers, volcanoes, black sand beaches, rock formations, icebergs, hot springs and more.

Upon arrival in Iceland, enjoy a VIP visit to the famed Blue Lagoon. Enjoy insider touring of the highlights of Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland. See the iconic architecture of Hallgrimskirkja Church. Explore the colorful backstreets of the town, and walk along the harbor. Also visit Harpa, the concert hall designed in conjunction with renowned artist Olafur Eliasson. If desired, browse top boutiques for Icelandic crafts such as hand-knit sweaters and blankets. Other options include visiting museums such as the National Museum of Iceland, Reykjavik Art Museum, Arbaer Open Air Museum, Viking Village or the Imagine Peace Tower. Artisans of Leisure can also arrange tickets to performances and reservations at top restaurants, such as a lunch reservation at a restaurant inside a hilltop building with incredible views over the city.

Next, you will be transferred along Iceland's spectacular southern coast, a region that offers some of the country's most impressive scenery, to stunning Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon. See icebergs floating in the lagoon, and visit nearby Diamond Beach, where chunks of ice create a glittery display on the black sand. Depending on the season, take a Zodiac cruise among the floating chunks of glacial ice or a super Jeep tour on Skaftafellsjokull glacier to see ice caves. Artisans of Leisure will arrange for you to have lunch at a local country farm. Accommodation will be at a luxury hotel with incredible views of the dramatic landscapes.

Next, explore more of South Iceland. See Reynisfjara black sand beach and its basalt rock columns, and take in views of monumental sea stacks off the coast. Also see the amazing waterfalls Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss, and tour cultural highlights such as the Skogar folk museum and the Lava Center, a fascinating interactive museum dedicated to Iceland's geological forces.

Next, enjoy private touring in the iconic Golden Circle. See Gullfoss, Iceland's most famous waterfall, and watch Strokkur and other geysers erupt. Visit Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where the Althing (Icelandic assembly) met for over 850 years in a spectacular rift valley between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. Enjoy a private tour and local lunch at a geothermal greenhouse. Also visit other highlights of the area, such as Kerid crater lake. If desired, opt to take a dip in the Secret Lagoon, a unique natural hot spring. Alternatively, soak in the lakeside hot springs of Laugarvatn Fontana and sample bread and other baked goods from its geothermal bakery.

Upon request, Artisans of Leisure can arrange tickets to cultural performances and reservations at top restaurants. Artisans of Leisure can also incorporate additional activities such as whale watching or puffin excursions, horseback riding, Icelandic cooking classes, meeting with Icelandic designers, mountain biking, an excursion into a volcano, ATV rides, and tours of noted art and architecture sites.

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All Artisans of Leisure tours are private and depart daily.

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• Private touring with your own personal guides and drivers
• Preferred rooms in the very best luxury hotels
• Firsthand, sophisticated destination knowledge and recommendations from our travel specialists
• Itineraries that are customized according to your interests and schedule
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• A seamless travel experience, including all logistics, skipping lines during touring whenever possible, restaurant and spa reservations, performance tickets, private airport transfers, internal transportation, VIP and fast-track airport assistance in many destinations
• Around-the-clock support in each destination during your trip
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