Iceland Itineraries With Whale Watching

Waterfalls and the Katla Ice Cave, then the Golden Circle, whale watching and a final soak by the fjord.

Geysers, waterfalls, a real lava show, whale watching and a Blue Lagoon soak, all in a standard rental car.

A June 4x4 adventure with Landmannalaugar hikes, a glacier walk, a summer ice cave, Jökulsárlón and whales to finish.

Whales, a glacier hike, the Katla ice cave and a northern lights hunt, all on guided tours over one autumn week.

Ride a snowmobile on one glacier, hike another, walk into an ice cave and cruise Jökulsárlón in one September week.

Real trails at Skógafoss, Skaftafell and Glymur, plus an ice cave and whales, all on paved roads in a regular car.

A school-age family adventure with a glacier hike, an ice cave, an iceberg boat tour and a day in the highlands.

A July loop by 2WD with whale watching, the Lava Show, two nights at Mývatn and a seal-spotting detour on the Vatnsnes peninsula.

A summer camper van loop with a horseback ride near Vík, canyon walks, three geothermal pools and a Snæfellsnes day.

A relaxed July Ring Road with two-night stays in Vík and Mývatn, a Superjeep day and a Snæfellsnes finale.

A clockwise September loop with a glacier hike, a beach ride, whale watching, a lava cave and two days in Reykjavik.

A July Ring Road by camper van with a glacier hike, an ice cave, a lagoon boat ride and two chances to see whales.

Sixteen unhurried days in early spring, with a big activity most days and no drive much over four hours.