Day 1
Suvarnabhumi Airport – Departure
Meet at Suvarnabhumi Airport, check in and depart for Iceland (connecting via Oslo). Your tour leader is with you from the start, with the trip dossier and northern-lights plan.
Iceland9 Days 6 Nights
The journey, day by day
A 9-day, 6-night private Iceland journey with Wanvela into the land of fire and ice, taking in some of the most dramatic nature on earth. Stand beneath the iconic cone of Kirkjufell on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, walk behind thundering waterfalls, ride an ATV across black sands, see sapphire icebergs drift across a glacier lagoon and diamond-clear ice scattered on black beaches, then soar over the island at FlyOver Iceland, before unwinding in the premium Blue Lagoon geothermal spa. Travellable in any season, we recommend May–Oct and late-year/early-year (winter) for the Aurora and ice caves. THB 189,000 / pax (based on 6 travelers), with a photographer on every trip.
Last updated: 13 August 2026
Day 2
Arrive in Reykjavík
Arrive in Oslo, connect to Keflavík airport and head into Reykjavík. Enjoy dinner and rest, ready for the adventure ahead in the land of fire and ice.
Stay in Reykjavík
Day 3
Snæfellsnes Peninsula – Búðakirkja – Arnarstapi – Ingjaldshóll – Kirkjufell
Explore the Snæfellsnes Peninsula: the black Búðakirkja church set in a lava field, the fishing village of Arnarstapi (Gatklettur, Arnarstapi Cliff, Stone Bridge), the old Ingjaldshóll church, and finally Kirkjufell, Iceland's most iconic peak.
Stay in Selfoss
Day 4
Golden Circle – Þingvellir – Geysir – Gullfoss – Black Sand ATV
The Golden Circle: Þingvellir National Park and its continental rift, the Geysir hot springs and Gullfoss waterfall. Ride an ATV across the black sands to a plane wreck and photograph the Icelandic horses.
Stay in Vík
Day 5
South Coast – Seljalandsfoss – Skógafoss – Reynisfjara – Svínafellsjökull
Walk behind Seljalandsfoss, find hidden Gljúfrabúi and mighty Skógafoss, then the Reynisfjara black-sand beach and the Svínafellsjökull Glacier.
Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon
Day 6
Diamond Beach – Jökulsárlón – Mossy Lava Fields – Vík í Mýrdal – Dyrhólaey
Diamond Beach, where crystal-clear ice glitters on black sand, the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, the moss-covered Mossy Lava Fields, the Vík í Mýrdal church and the Dyrhólaey viewpoint.
Hotel South Coast
Day 7
FlyOver Iceland – City Tour – Blue Lagoon
Soar over Iceland's landscapes in the FlyOver Iceland virtual-flight experience, take a Reykjavík city tour, then close the trip with a soak in the milky-blue Blue Lagoon set amid a lava field.
Konvin Airport Hotel
Day 8
Return Flight to Bangkok
Farewell Iceland, transfer to Keflavík airport and depart for Thailand (connecting via Oslo). Rest on board with your memories from the land of ice and fire.
Day 9
Arrive Suvarnabhumi Airport
Arrive safely at Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok, with your memories and a digital album from the land of ice and fire.
Hotels chosen for you
Destination Stays that Wanvela has vetted for comfort and selected for PRIVATE GROUPS. In some cities the stay can be switched, for example to a large luxury VILLA where the whole family can relax together.
Note: accommodation varies by season and by the route travelled, and if your preferred room is fully booked, our team will recommend an equivalent property for you to choose from.
- Reykjavík · 1 night — starting point in the capital
- Selfoss · 1 night — hub for the Golden Circle route
- Vík · 1 night — heart of the South Coast
- Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon · 1 night — glacier views over Vatnajökull near Jökulsárlón
- Hotel South Coast · 1 night — along the South Coast route
- Konvin Airport Hotel · 1 night — final night near Keflavík airport for a smooth flight home
- Named hotels are the primary stays along the route; the Reykjavík, Selfoss and Vík nights are curated by travel month and availability. Please contact your Wanvela concierge for a detailed trip plan.
What's included
- Price based on 6 travelers (1 vehicle)
- 9 days 6 nights
- double occupancy
- 6 nights of top-choice stays (Reykjavík, Selfoss, Vík, Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon, Hotel South Coast, Konvin Airport Hotel)
- private vehicle & Icelandic driver-guide (1 vehicle)
- tour leader from Bangkok
- professional photographer
- Schengen visa
- comprehensive insurance
- daily breakfast
- 14-day photo album
- International flights (Economy ~THB 50,000–60,000 / Business 195,000–220,000 quoted separately)
- lunch & dinner (free to choose, with curated restaurant suggestions)
- optional ice cave tour (winter only, ~THB 12,000/pax)
- optional Jökulsárlón Zodiac boat (summer, ~THB 4,000/pax)
- personal expenses & shopping
- Travellable in any season — our team adapts the plan to road and weather conditions each month
- May–October: midnight sun (May–Jul), full road access, and first Aurora sightings (Sep–Oct)
- Late-year to early-year (winter): Aurora and ice caves
Iceland reviews · 4.9 / 5
Genuine guest reviews. Some trips may feature stops or a route different from the current signature itinerary, as Wanvela tailors each trip and route to the group and the season of travel.
★★★★★
"The Snæfellsnes day delivered, Kirkjufell at golden hour, then Búðakirkja, the lone black church on a lava field. Nothing else looks like it. Hotels Laugavegur is right in the centre, we walked to Hallgrímskirkja and dinner without needing the car."
★★★★★
"Day 4 whale watching at sunrise, two humpbacks fully breached, my 9-year-old screamed. Then straight on to the Golden Circle with Strokkur erupting right in front of us. The 6-night pacing is perfect, full but not exhausting."
★★★★★
"Morning at Jökulsárlón, the blue icebergs drifting slowly out to sea, then washed back onto Diamond Beach. An image I'd never seen anywhere else. Closing the trip with an afternoon at Sky Lagoon before the airport, every bit of road tiredness melted in an hour."
Common questions
Summer or winter, which is better?
Different trips entirely. Summer (May–Aug) brings midnight sun, fully open roads, puffin colonies at Dyrhólaey, wildflowers, and green peaks, the sweet spot for this pacing. Autumn (Sep–Oct) gives shoulder-season colour and first Aurora sightings. Winter (Dec–Mar) brings ice caves and Aurora but some roads close. Wanvela recommends June or July for first-timers, September for shoulder season + first Aurora.
What makes Kirkjufell on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula special?
Kirkjufell is one of Iceland's most photographed mountains, a distinctive cone mirrored on still water on calm days. It sits on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, often called "Iceland in miniature" for packing in the black Búðakirkja church on a lava field, the fishing village of Arnarstapi, sea cliffs and a stone arch. This trip gives it a full day (Day 3) to capture every stop.
What makes the Blue Lagoon special, and why the final day?
The Blue Lagoon is Iceland's iconic landmark, milky-blue silica water in a lava field near Keflavík airport, which makes it the ideal closing experience on Day 7 before the final night near the airport and the flight home. Wanvela arranges an unhurried soak with a premium package so a week of adventure melts away.
Why do we sleep at the airport on the final night?
Most return flights from Iceland leave Keflavík early (6–9 AM). The drive from Reykjavik is 45 minutes plus a winter buffer for snow or storms. Staying near the airport on the final night means a calm morning instead of a 3 AM departure from town. Wanvela doesn't believe in pre-dawn wake-up calls.
Can we drive the Ring Road ourselves?
You can in summer, but we use a local driver-guide for four reasons: (1) weather changes fast even in summer, and locals read the signals best; (2) you get to look out the window, not focus on the road; (3) guides know photo stops and shortcuts Google Maps misses; (4) it's safer, especially with children in the car.
Can we extend the trip?
Yes, extend to 12–14 nights and add the North (Akureyri, Mývatn Nature Baths, Goðafoss) or East Iceland around Höfn (Stokksnes, Vestrahorn) to complete the full Ring Road loop, plus winter add-ons such as an ice-cave tour and Aurora hunting. Just let our team know.
