Discover Iceland

Depart Wilkes-Barre and Scranton to the Newark International Airport to board our Icelandair flight to Reykjavik.

Arrive in Iceland – “Land of the Midnight Sun.” Most flights arrive early in the morning, so hotel rooms may not be immediately available. Upon arrival, we will enjoy a guided tour of Reykjavik City, the world’s northernmost capital and home to over one-third of Iceland’s population. Our first stop is the Viking Museum, where breakfast will be served. Then, we’ll explore major attractions, including Parliament, the National Museum, Laugadalur swimming pool, the Ásmundur Sveinsson Sculpture Museum, The Pearl, Holfoi House, and Hallgrímskirkja Church—whose steeple is a Reykjavik landmark. Admission to the Wonders of Iceland exhibitions and the observation deck at Perlan is included. Afterward, we’ll check into our hotel. (B)

Today, enjoy a full day at leisure. Reykjavik is surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and countless natural wonders. Join our optional Golden Circle Tour, which highlights some of Iceland’s most iconic natural, cultural, and historic sites. This unforgettable tour includes the Geysir geothermal area, home to the famous Geysir and Strokkur hot springs, with Strokkur erupting every five minutes. You’ll also visit Gullfoss, known as the “Queen of Iceland’s Waterfalls,” cascading into a dramatic gorge. Finally, explore Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where the tectonic plates of Europe and North America meet, and where one of the world’s oldest parliaments was founded in 930 AD. (B) Optional: Golden Circle Tour $160 per person with lunch.

Full Day at Leisure to explore Reykjavik at your own pace—perfect for last-minute shopping or sampling local delicacies, including hákarl, Iceland’s famous fermented shark, traditionally hung to dry for four months. You may also choose to join an optional tour to the world-famous Blue Lagoon, a unique geothermal spa located in the youngest lava field in western Iceland. (B) Optional: Blue Lagoon experience $160 per person. Includes one alcoholic beverage and facial mast.

Spend the day exploring Reykjavik at your own pace. Visit some of the city’s fascinating museums, such as the National Museum, Reykjavik Art Museum, and Whales of Iceland , or unwind with a relaxing soak in the Laugardalur geothermal pool. Stroll through charming Old Reykjavik, shop along Laugavegur—Reykjavik’s main shopping street—or opt for a whale watching tour departing from the Old Harbor. (B)

After breakfast, depart Iceland. Return to Newark International Airport for motorcoach to Wilkes Barre/Scranton. (B)