Iceland Group Trip
Iceland Group Trip Highlights 2022 – Week One
I fell in love with Iceland in 2018 and had been itching to go back ever since.
And with two back to back sold out group trips, I was so thrilled to finally be coming back to the land of fire and ice…this time with an amazing group of people!
Here is the recap of everything we got up to during week one.
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Day 1: Reykjavik
The ladies of week one began arriving around 7am from overnight flights. After an airport transfer to the hotel and a freshen up, I took them out for a day exploring Iceland’s capital city.
We had intended to take photos by the water but a suddenly flurry of snow changed our plans. We had coffees on the charming rainbow street of Reykjavik until the brief snow flurries passed.
Photos in downtown Reykjavik
Tasting the famous Icelandic hot dogs
For lunch, we grabbed some of the famous Reykjavik hot dogs… a staple here in town! The correct way to order: “I’ll take one with everything.” The unique toppings make the meal!
Walking Tour with CityWalk
After lunch, we grabbed an Icelandic beer and joined a free walking tour of the city with CityWalk. One of the best walking tours I have ever been on!
Welcome dinner with Icelandic food
We freshened up after the tour for our welcome dinner and to meet our guide, Kris!
Day 2: Golden Circle & Secret Lagoon
The next we headed out from Reykjavik and began by exploring the famous Golden Circle. With the recent snowfall, everything was covered in a beautiful white dusting of fresh snow.
It looked like a winter wonderland! We saw waterfalls, geysers and many iconic Icelandic sights. Huge thank you to Emilee Elofson photography for helping capture so many wonderful shots!
Secret Lagoon
After a full day of sightseeing, myself and our local guide Kristjan surprised the ladies with a trip to the Secret Lagoon!
This was a highlight for many of us. It was so nice to relax in Iceland’s oldest pool after a long day outside. That night we had dinner at a cute but very remote hotel with a sustainable farm onsight.
Day 3: Black Sand Beaches, Glacier Views
The next day we departed after breakfast for another full day of exploring!
Highlights included lunch and souvenir shopping in the small fishing village of Vik and a visit to the Black Sand beach. We also stopped along the side of the road to make friends with the country’s fluffiest locals, the Icelandic horses.
As we drove we tried a variety of Icelandic sweets, snacks and even a few liquors!
Later in the day, we caught our first glimpse of Vatnajökull, the largest glacier in Europe, covering 8% of Iceland’s landmass.
That evening, some of us went on a short hike to the glacier outlet just behind our hotel while others indulged in happy hour!
At night, we had an included dinner at the hotel and played games all together.
Day 4: Glacier Hiking, Ice Caves, Diamond Beach, Glacier Lagoon
We started things off with a hike to the glacier in the morning. The views were absolutely surreal and the moment of silence we took overlooking the glacier was a real highlight for us all.
Later that day, we arrived at the stunning Diamond Beach, famous for the glacial ice that washes up on its shores. We all had several close encounters with what the locals call “sneaky waves”.
Glacier hiking & ice cave
That afternoon, we did an adventurous hike to an ice cave inside the glacier. The blue color was nothing short of spectacular.
Day 5: Turf Houses, Lava Center, Artisan Shops, Pool Party
The next day we had a bit of a long drive back. And fortunately, it coincided with the one rainy day we had on the trip.
So we made an impromptu visit to the Lava Center to get out of the rain and learn a little bit about all of Iceland’s active volcanoes. As we drove back, we stopped to see traditional turf houses. That night we had at pool party at Hotel Ork!
Day 6: Volcanic Crater, Blue Lagoon & Farewell Dinner
On our final full day, we started things off by hiking around a scenic volcanic crater.
Then it was off to a fresh fish & chips buffet before heading to the iconic Blue Lagoon!
Farewells & A Goodbye Toast
That night we had a tearful goodbye dinner. It was especially hard parting ways with our wonderful guide, Kris! He went above and beyond throughout the week to ensure we had an incredible experience. From buying us Icelandic sweets or providing us all with crampons so we don’t slip on the ice… Kris is one of the best guides I have ever had the pleasure of partnering with!
Then us ladies went out in downtown Reykjavik for a final evening out together! We started at our favorite Irish pub, the Drunk Rabbit and toasted to our amazing week.
Day 7: Final morning before heading home
The final day, we went to get coffee downtown and did a little more exploring before people flew home!
I can’t thank these ladies enough for making this wonderful week so special.
It was such an honor to travel Iceland with you all!
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