Iceland with Spike! (November 2025)

Most international flights leave at night to arrive in Iceland the following morning. I’ll help you choose the right flight for you. Currently, the fastest and cheapest flight from Detroit is Icelandair 872

Our custom Mercedes Sprinter us will pick us up at the airport for an easy but fun first day in Iceland: Have you ever been in a lava tunnel? We will go underground. And then up top for a chance to walk into the crater of the (inactive) Kerið volcano formed about 6,500 years ago. It’s red volcanic rock and crystal blue lake water creates a visually stunning geological wonder. You’ll learn about how Iceland formed and how it’s still developing today. Finally, a path allows us to walk behind the tall, cascading Seljalandsfoss waterfalls. It’s beautiful as the sun is setting. We’ll retire early tonight to relax. (But the hotel bar will be open if you can’t sleep!)

Our first stop is Skógafoss, one of Iceland’s largest and most powerful waterfalls, known for its impressive spray and vibrant rainbows. Then on to Dyrhólaey Cape to see its stunning panoramic views of the rugged coastline, black sand beaches, and striking rock formations including the famous arch-shaped cliff. You’ll walk away with some stunning photos of this area. At the top of the cape, we’ll also see the famous Dyrhólaey lighthouse and a panoramic view for miles in all directions. Afterwards, we’ll stop for lunch in Vik, and then spend the afternoon in Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon… don’t worry about how to pronounce it – even the Icelandic people struggle with the name! This impressive, moss-covered canyon has steep walls and a winding river; it was formed at the end of the last Ice Age, about ten thousand years ago. The canyon was virtually a secret to visitors until Justin Bieber recorded a video for “I’ll Show You” here (Google it!) 9 years ago. More recently, this location was the backdrop for Game of Thrones. The views are insane!

Vatnajökull – Europe’s largest national park offers vast ice capped mountains, volcanic landscapes and the largest glacier in Europe. First, we’ll visit Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon where you will see huge icebergs floating out to the Atlantic Ocean and maybe some wildlife including seals and dolphins. We will also walk on Diamond Beach, where giant sparkling chunks of ice wash ashore and glisten like diamonds against the black sand. There will also be an optional add-on experience here: your chance to ride in an amphibian boat to see the floating icebergs up close. At night, we are in some of the darkest skies in Europe, so we will be on the lookout for Northern Lights. When the conditions are right, the colorful Aurora will dance right over our heads! If they’re dancing, we may take a late night drive to a photogenic location.

Today, a SuperJeep glacier ice cave tour adventure! We visit the country’s bluest, most captivating ice cave. Get up close and personal to incredible shades of icy blue while you walk into the depths of the mighty Vatnajokull, Europe’s largest Glacier. Tonight, we settle in Vik – a picturesque coastal village nestled beneath dramatic cliffs, known for stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean and a good craft brewery. It’s Iceland’s southernmost town and another good place to spot Northern Lights. There may also be an optional add-on experience available here to go horseback riding on the black sand beach (depending on weather and timing).

We visit Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach, renowned for its dramatic black volcanic sands, powerful Atlantic waves, and striking basalt formations, including the iconic Reynisdrangar sea stacks and hexagonal columns, making it one of the world’s most visually stunning beaches. In the afternoon, we’ll head into Iceland’s famous “Golden Circle.”

After breakfast, we visit an active geothermal hot springs area where you’ll see Strokkur Geyser erupt, shooting boiling water up to 65 feet into the air. After lunch, you’ll see Gulfoss – one of the most powerful waterfalls in Europe, over several multi-step tiers and cliffs into the canyon below. After lunch, a stop in Thingvellir National Park where you can stand between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates where they meet – one foot on each continent! Then we finally reach the Capital city of Reykjavik for our final night. Possible optional add-on experiences to visit the geothermal Sky Lagoon or Blue Lagoon Spa.
Reykjavik is known for its colorful buildings, rich cultural & food scene, and the iconic Hallgrímskirkja church. I’ll give you a guide to the city for exploring.

Bid farewell to Iceland. You’ll have one last chance to enjoy some coffee on a lazy morning and do some last souvenir shopping this morning as most flights depart for the U.S. in the afternoon.