Highlights
- Snæfellsnes Peninsula panoramas
- Golden Circle: Þingvellir, Geysir & Gullfoss
- South Coast: waterfalls, black sand beaches & glaciers
- Crystal Ice Cave
- Blue Lagoon & Sky Lagoon
- Countryside stays for Northern Lights
Itinerary (short version)
Arrive in Iceland. Airport transfer to the Blue Lagoon for a relaxing soak, then continue to Reykjavík to check in. Explore at your own pace and meet the group for dinner in the evening.
Pickup ~09:00. Full-day trip to Snæfellsnes: Ytri Tunga seal colony, Búðir black church, Rauðfeldsgjá gorge, Arnarstapi cliffs, Lóndrangar sea stacks, and Kirkjufell. Return to Reykjavík in the evening.
Classic sights: Þingvellir National Park, farm stop at Efstidalur (ice cream!), Geysir hot springs, Gullfoss waterfall, Kerið crater, and Selfoss area. Overnight on the South Coast.
Waterfalls Seljalandsfoss & Gljúfrabúi, Skógafoss, views at Sólheimajökull, Reynisfjara black-sand beach, Vík, Eldhraun lava field, and Skaftafell. Overnight at Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon.
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, Crystal Ice Cave tour, Diamond Beach, and Fjallsárlón. Drive back via Vík to Reykjavík. Overnight in a 4-star hotel.
Free day to enjoy Reykjavík. Unwind with a soothing session at the Sky Lagoon.
Tour ends. Airport transfer included.
You can add days before or after the tour on request.
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What's included / Not included
Included
- Expert local guide & transport
- 6 nights accommodation w/ breakfast
- Blue Lagoon & Sky Lagoon entries
- Crystal Ice Cave tour + gear
- Northern Lights
Excluded
- International flights
- Lunches & Dinners
- Travel insurance
- Optional add-ons
Accommodation & logistics
Hotels
Comfortable countryside hotels positioned away from light pollution to improve Northern Lights chances, plus Reykjavik stays close to dining and sights.
- Center Hotels Plaza or similar in Reykjavik
- Hotel South Coast or similar in Selfoss
- Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon or similar in South Iceland
Pickup & timing
- Pick up at airport on first date
- Reykjavik pick up: 08.00 – 08:30
- Max luggage: 24″ suitcase + daypack
Good to know
- Countryside hotels for Northern Lights.
- Possible to add days before and after tour
- Weather-flexible route
- Moderate pace & short walks
- Licensed & insured
FAQ
Small group, max 12 travelers.
From Reykjavík hotels or designated bus stops, typically 08:00–09:00. Your exact pickup window is confirmed on your voucher the day before.
Easy–moderate. Short walks on uneven ground (waterfalls, beaches, viewpoints). The ice-cave portion includes walking on ice/gravel with provided gear. The activities is listed as easy.
They’re a natural phenomenon, so not guaranteed. We choose countryside hotels and monitor forecasts; if conditions align, we go out to look.
Yes—conditions permitting. If the cave is unsafe/closed, we arrange the best available alternative (e.g., glacier experience or extra South Coast sights).
Expert local guide & licensed vehicle, 6 nights accommodation with breakfast, Blue Lagoon & Sky Lagoon entries, Crystal Ice Cave tour/gear, and 24/7 local support.
Flights, lunches & dinners, personal expenses, travel insurance, and optional add-ons.
One 24″ suitcase per person in the minibus + a small daypack for daily essentials.
Layers! Waterproof jacket & pants, warm hat/gloves, thermal base layers, sturdy waterproof shoes/boots. We supply helmets/crampons for the ice cave.
Breakfasts are included with your hotels. Lunches & dinners are at your own cost; your guide suggests great local stops.
Our licensed, local guides. We’re fully licensed by the Icelandic Tourist Board and our local guides have all licenses needed to operate tours in Iceland.
Safety first. The order of days/stops may change for weather/road conditions. We always deliver equal or better alternatives when adjustments are needed.
Twin/double rooms as booked. Single supplement applies for solo occupancy. Roommate matching may be available on select departures—ask us.
Great for families used to light walking. Minimum ages can apply to specific activities (e.g., ice cave is 8+). Tell us your child’s age so we can advise.
Yes—vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and other common requests with advance notice. Options can be limited in remote areas; we’ll plan accordingly.
Cards are accepted almost everywhere. Currency is ISK; small cash can be handy in remote cafés.
10% deposit to confirm; balance due 30 days before departure. Free cancellation up to 30 days prior; after that, standard terms apply.
Yes—easy to add nights before/after and arrange private transfers on request.
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Payment
Deposit: 10% to confirm your spot
Balance: Due 30 days before departure
Method: Secure online payment (major cards)
Currency: Prices in ISK
Tip: You can also use “Hold my seat 24h” before paying.
Cancellations
Free cancellation: Up to 30 days before departure
After 30 days: Standard terms apply
Weather: If a paid activity is cancelled and no equivalent is possible, we refund the affected component per supplier policy.
Licensed & Safety
Fully licensed by the Icelandic Tourist Board
Small groups • Safety-first routing • Expert local guides
Weather-flexible: we adjust plans for safe, quality experiences
Detailed Itinerary
Welcome to Iceland! Your driver meets you in the arrivals hall for a seamless transfer to the Blue Lagoon. Enjoy a relaxing soak (luggage stored while you bathe), then continue into Reykjavík for hotel check-in.
Afternoon: Free time to explore the old harbor, Hallgrímskirkja church, or cozy cafés.
Evening: Meet the group for dinner (intro briefing with your guide).
Meals: — (dinner on your own)
Overnight: Reykjavík (central 4★ or similar)
Notes: If your flight arrives very early, rooms may not be ready until mid-afternoon; hotel can store your bags.
Pickup: ~09:00 from your hotel.
Head west to the “Iceland in Miniature” peninsula: sandy Ytri-Tunga seal colony, the Instagram-famous black church of Búðir, narrow Rauðfeldsgjá gorge (short walk), the sea-arch cliffs of Arnarstapi, dramatic Lóndrangar basalt towers, and iconic Kirkjufell mountain.
Drive time: ~5–6 hrs total, spread across the day with many stops.
Meals: Breakfast included; lunch en route (own expense).
Evening: Return to Reykjavík. If skies are clear, keep an eye out for the Northern Lights on the drive back.
Overnight: Reykjavík.
Pickup: ~08:30.
Walk between tectonic plates at Þingvellir National Park, sample farm-fresh ice cream at Efstidalur, watch Strokkur geyser erupt at Geysir, feel the spray at Gullfoss waterfall, and peer into the vivid caldera of Kerið crater. Continue south via Selfoss to your countryside hotel.
Drive time: ~4–5 hrs.
Meals: Breakfast included; lunch en route.
Evening (weather-dependent): First dedicated aurora hunt from the hotel—your guide monitors the forecast and takes you to nearby dark-sky viewpoints if conditions are promising.
Overnight: South Coast hotel.
Start: ~08:00.
Walk behind the curtain at Seljalandsfoss, peek at the hidden Gljúfrabúi, then the mighty Skógafoss. Views of Sólheimajökull glacier (optional short walk to the glacier viewpoint). Carefully visit Reynisfjara black-sand beach with its basalt columns. Continue past Vík, across the mossy Eldhraun lava field, and into Skaftafell in Vatnajökull National Park for gentle trails and glacier vistas.
Drive time: ~5–6 hrs.
Meals: Breakfast included; lunch en route.
Evening: Check in at the Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon (or similar). Aurora watch from the hotel area if the sky clears.
Overnight: Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon.
Start: ~08:30.
Marvel at icebergs drifting on Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon; stroll the nearby Diamond Beach. Join a guided Crystal Ice Cave tour (~3 hrs total incl. 4×4 transfer and ~45–60 min inside the cave; helmet & crampons provided). Stop at Fjallsárlón glacier lagoon for a different angle on the ice. Afternoon drive back along the South Coast with a coffee/stretch in Vík, arriving Reykjavík in the evening.
Drive time: ~6–7 hrs with breaks.
Meals: Breakfast included; lunch en route.
Overnight: Reykjavík (4★).
Notes: Ice caves are 100% weather/condition-dependent.
Morning/Afternoon: Free time to explore: museums, street art, Perlan’s observation deck, or shopping along Laugavegur.
Later: Timed entry to the Sky Lagoon—enjoy the thermal waters and the 7-step Ritual with ocean views.
Meals: Breakfast included; other meals at leisure.
Overnight: Reykjavík.
Add-ons (optional): Whale watching, food walk, FlyOver Iceland, or a helicopter city flight (weather-dependent).
Included transfer from your hotel to Keflavík Airport. We recommend pickup ~3 hours before flight time.
Meals: Breakfast if flight time allows.
Notes: Want more time? Additional nights before/after the tour can be arranged on request.
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Pace & fitness: Easy–moderate. Short walks on uneven ground; sturdy shoes recommended.
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Luggage: One 24″ suitcase per person + small daypack on the bus.
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Weather flexibility: Order of days/stops may adjust for weather/road safety; we always aim to deliver equal or better experiences.
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Aurora: The Northern Lights are natural and not guaranteed; we prioritize hunts on countryside nights when conditions align.
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Safety: Follow guide instructions at waterfalls, cliffs, and Reynisfjara (dangerous waves)