The Land of Fire & Ice
April 7 - 12, 2026 | Maximum Group Size: 15 Participants | Availability: Open
From steamy hot springs to top-notch spas, spectacular scenery to magnificent art museums, this unique land is the perfect place to relax, recharge, and explore. According to legend, the ancient gods themselves guided Iceland’s first settler, Ingolfur Arnarson, to make his home in Reykjavik (“Smoky Bay”), named after the geothermal steam he saw. Today, this geothermal energy heats homes and outdoor swimming pools throughout the city—a pollution-free energy source that leaves the air outstandingly fresh, clean, and clear.
Renowned for its spellbinding beauty and stunning landscape, Iceland is the only place on Earth where you can stand on top of the Atlantic Ocean’s submarine mountain chain, as it is the only spot where the chain peaks above sea level! From this perch, you can walk from North America to Europe.
We’ll journey through the north, south, and west of the island, enjoying the long evening twilight of the northern summer and visiting a wondrous variety of small settlements, good-sized towns, and amazing natural landscapes. This captivating geological wonderland offers the opportunity to explore dramatic natural phenomena, many not found together elsewhere on the planet: colossal glaciers, active volcanoes, geysers, hot springs, glacial rivers, cascading waterfalls, moss-covered lava fields, and glacial lagoons.
We’ll dine on Icelandic specialties, including seafood fresh from the morning’s catch, highland lamb, and unusual varieties of game. It’s purely natural food, imaginatively served.
Join European Discoveries for on an amazing adventure to The Land of Fire and Ice.
Tour at a Glance:
Apr 7 – Depart U.S. for Reykjavik
Apr 8 – Arrive Reykjavik • City tour • Free time • Welcome dinner
Apr 9 – South Coast excursion • Black sand beach • Seljalandsfoss & Skógafoss waterfalls • Lobster feast in Stokkseyri
Apr 10 – Hvalfjörður & Reykholt • Krauma Geothermal Spa soak • Overnight in Borgarnes
Apr 11 – Explore Snæfellsnes Peninsula • Lava fields • Cliffs • Fishing villages • Breiðafjörður Bay
Apr 12 – Reykjanes Peninsula • Geothermal wonders • Fisherman’s lunch in Grindavik • Return flights to U.S.
*Once you have submitted the above registration form with your digital signature, a European Discoveries staff member will be in contact as soon as possible to process your deposit and welcome you to the tour.