This luxury Iceland tour takes you along the country’s cinematic south, from the Golden Circle route to the black sand beaches and glaciers of South Coast Iceland. You'll walk behind waterfalls, step inside ethereal ice caves, soak in geothermal pools, and taste your way through Reykjavík’s culinary scene — all while tracing landscapes made famous by James Bond and Game of Thrones. The best bit? You’ll be accompanied by Crystal Hochman, one of Art In Voyage's most experienced and well-loved travel hosts, who’ll make every moment of this Iceland trip unforgettable.
• Touch down in Iceland, where your host, Crystal, welcomes you and whisks you off to the famous Blue Lagoon.
• Soak in steaming, mineral-rich pools surrounded by lava fields — not a bad way to shake off jet lag.
• Have a bite to eat at the on-site café before setting off along the Golden Circle route to Thingvellir National Park, where you'll explore the ancient Althing (parliament), Thingvellir Church, and the remains of turf shelters, set against a landscape that looks straight out of Norse mythology.
• In the evening, settle in at Hotel Grímsborgir, your luxury retreat for the next two nights, and dig into a delicious welcome dinner.
• Travel along the Golden Circle route, starting with the iconic Gullfoss waterfall.
• Next up: Strokkur Geyser, the reliable show-off of the geothermal world. It erupts every few minutes, so cameras at the ready.
• Return to Hotel Grímsborgir for a quiet dinner of your choosing — or let our team recommend a nearby spot.
• Later, we head to the only northern lights observatory in Iceland — the perfect perch for spotting aurora borealis, weather permitting.
• Iceland doesn’t do waterfalls by halves — there are around 10,000 of them — but today’s pair are proper headliners.
• First up is Seljalandsfoss, a 200-foot cascade you can actually walk behind (waterproof layers recommended, smug photos guaranteed).
• Then it’s on to Skógafoss, a thundering wall of water framed by cliffs and mist — a familiar face from Game of Thrones, Vikings, and Thor.
• After lunch, the coastline turns volcanic at the black-sand Reynisfjara beach, where strikingly geometric basalt rock formations rise like cathedrals from the shore and sea.
• End the day at Vík í Mýrdal Church, with views over the coast and village — small, stark, and utterly cinematic.
• Dinner is served at Berg Restaurant in Vík, where exceptional local flavors and a well-earned glass of wine round off the day’s drama.
• The journey continues southeast to Katla, a subglacial volcano that sits beneath one of Iceland’s largest ice caps — and your launchpad for a private guided glacier and ice cave adventure.
• Post-expedition, warm up with lunch at a local pizzeria (yes, there is good pizza in the middle of nowhere).
• This afternoon is yours to relax — the hotel’s hot tub and sauna are waiting.
• If skies hold, the day ends with a sunset visit to Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon (of James Bond film fame) and Diamond Beach, with its glittering chunks of ice.
• Rise early for a private ice cave experience at Vatnajökull, Europe’s largest glacier. The early start means fewer people, more space, and better light. We’ll have a pro photographer on hand to capture you in the moment.
• The rest of the day is yours. If you fancy, ask your Art In Voyage travel concierge to arrange a classic boat tour on Fjallsárlón Lagoon, a glassy expanse dotted with drifting icebergs.
• In the evening, regroup for a relaxed dinner at your luxury hotel.
• Today we trade glaciers for city streets as we head west to Reykjavík, Iceland’s compact, culture-packed capital.
• Weather permitting, we take to the skies for a scenic flight over a recent volcanic eruption site.
• Back on solid ground, we dive fork-first into the capital’s culinary side with a private walking Reykjavík food tour.
• The rest of the evening is yours — roam the city’s cozy bars and design shops or settle into your base for the next two nights: the Reykjavík Konsúlat Hotel.
• If the morning, we head out on a boat for a private whale-watching tour (if the weather behaves).
• Back on land, enjoy a free afternoon in Reykjavík — explore shops, dip into a hot pool, or café-hop through the city.
• Later, we gather for a farewell dinner — one last toast to glaciers, geysers and good company.
Your Art In Voyage travel concierge is on hand to create custom Iceland self-drive trips, a post-tour hop to Norway or London, or simply a few more days to enjoy Reykjavík in your own rhythm. If it’s wheels up today, your luxury airport transfer is already arranged. One last view of lava fields from the window, one last goodbye to your fellow travelers — until the next of our luxury tours calls!
Our day-to-day itinerary may, from time to time and prior to departure, need to be altered or slightly modified to address possible unforeseen logistical and weather challenges. In such rare instances, Art In Voyage guarantees delivery of the content of the itinerary yet, in a different order.
All listed retreats (hotels, villas, and barges) are, at times, subject to changes. In such rare instances, similar or higher standards will be upheld.
Travel insurance, once purchased, goes into effect upon payment of the premium. You have 15 days from that date to cancel it (providing no claims have been filed or initiated during that period). Beyond 15 days, it becomes non-refundable/non-changeable/non-transferrable.
In case of a cancelation at more than 90 days prior to departure, your deposit will be returned minus a $500 per person administrative fee.
In case of a cancelation within the penalty period: Find a replacement at least 30 days prior to departure and your journey will be fully refunded, minus a $500 per person administrative fee.
