At Escape Expert, we believe journeys that blend extremes — fire and ice, sea and mountain, tradition and adventure — awaken something in the soul. This expedition across Iceland is made for explorers: from volcano caverns glowing in dormant magma, to glaciers that stretch into fjords, to bubbling geothermal springs beneath moss-green lava fields.
Duration: 9 nights
Best months: May to October
Price: from USD 25,740 per person, excluding flights
Country: Iceland
Region: South & Northwest Iceland, Reykjanes Peninsula
The Adventure Unfolds
Reykjavik: The Pulse Before the Wild
Begin your journey in Reykjavík, where modern design meets ancient myths. Walk through streets lined with bold architecture, creative boutiques, gourmet restaurants, and lively cafés. Fuel up for what’s ahead with flavors of fresh fish, hearty lamb stews, and skyr. The city is your launchpad — vibrant yet welcoming.
A hike leads you to the depths of a dormant volcano, descending into magma chambers via open shafts. From there, a helicopter lifts you above Eyjafjallajökull—its snow crown, brooding and majestic.
A land where earth, ice, and ocean combine in wild harmony
Into the Southwest: Lava Fields, Black Beaches & Golden Mysteries
Leave Reykjavík behind for the dramatic Southwest. Cut across Thórsmörk valley in a rugged super-jeep, crossing rivers and valleys carved by meltwater, framed by glaciers like Tindfjallajökull and Mýrdalsjökull. Picnic among dramatic landscapes, then spend the nights in turf houses that echo Viking roots, dining by candlelight with basalt rock walls around you.
Walk the black-sand beaches at Reynisfjara where stone stacks rise from the sea. Stand beneath waterfalls like Skógafoss, feel the spray, hear the roar. Then take the Golden Circle route: where land trembles at tectonic plates, where hot springs bubble beneath tundra, and a tomato farm illustrates geothermal life made manifest.
Northwest Wilderness: Fjords, Remote Retreats & Untamed Coast
Next, venture north. A short flight takes you to the remote mountains of the Northwest. Stay at a lodge tucked into wild valleys, with views over fjords that carve into steep terrain. Choose your own adventure: kayak where whales move silently, surf shorebreaks, trail with guides, or simply rest in luxury amid the wilderness.
In Reykjanes, retreat to lunar-scaped geothermal zones. Mud pools, steam vents, lava beds. End with restorative time at a spa retreat beside the Blue Lagoon’s milky waters: soak, float, relax, under wide skies and soft light.
Ready for Something Extraordinary?
We craft journeys that go beyond the ordinary—blending stunning landscapes with immersive cultural encounters. Designed for travelers seeking authenticity, wonder, and unforgettable memories.
Signature Moments You’ll Carry
- Descending into a volcano’s magma chamber at dawn
- Crossing ice-water rivers and glacier fringes in rugged terrain
- Walking black-sand beaches and witnessing waterfalls in thunderous splendor
- Remote lodges with fjord views, wilderness methods and luxury comforts
- Hot springs, spa moments, and nature’s rhythms guiding your rest
Why This Expedition Becomes a Memory
This isn’t just a tour of landscapes — it’s a journey through Iceland’s elemental soul. Each place — volcanic cavern, glacier ridge, ocean shore — asks you to feel deeply, to breathe wide, to notice. When you depart, you’ll carry more than photos: the echo of waterfalls, the hush of snow-brow hills, the glow of geothermal pools, and the sense that nature is as powerful as it is beautiful.
