Winter Adventure & Northern Lights, 3 Days, Iceland Holiday

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A short Iceland holiday that is truly a winter adventure. Whether you get the chance to experience the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) or not, you will have a winter adventure holiday that you will never forget.

December to April

Reviews 2 Reviews

5/5
Vacation Style Holiday Type
Active Holidays, Family Friendly Active Holidays
Activity Level Fairly Easy Adventure Holidays
2/8
Group Size Small Group
12 People

What: Mixed When: April, December, February, January, March

All about the Winter Adventure & Northern Lights, 3 Days, Iceland Holiday.

Winter Adventure & Northern Lights

Overview

3 Days
Staying in Hotels
Super-Jeep Snow Transport
English Speaking Local Guides
Bathe in Natural Hot Spring
Golden Circle, Gullfoss Waterfall
Ride into the Valley of the Landmannalaugar
Glacier Walk
Go Inside a Secret Ice Cave
Northern Lights (Hopefully)

Why Do We Recommend It?

Iceland is a Bucket List Destination, deservedly.

The Natural Landscape is Extraordinary and Beautiful.

Experienced and trusted local tour operator.

Visit UNESCO World Heritage sites.

You’ll experience many of the most iconic sights.

An extraordinary short break

Is It Right for Me?

This is the perfect short break for busy people who are looking to quickly reset and get a shot of inspiration. As you are fully guided and everything is taken care of for you, it’s a great option for a surprise getaway for couples or friends.

Bucket-listers have a chance to experience UNESCO World Heritage sites, walk on a glacier, bathe in natural hot springs and maybe, just maybe see the Northern Lights.

The activities are not difficult, so this is manageable by people of all ages.

What People Say About The Trip

The Guides were very good, very knowledgeable and very friendly…

Can I Go Anytime?

The season is December to April each year.

The tour is scheduled for specific dates and you can find those while checking availability in the fields above. However, not all dates are guaranteed to run and some may already have filled. So, just enter the dates you’re interested in and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible with confirmation of availability. We always do our best to get the trip that suits you best.

If you don’t see any dates that work for you, just select Get In Touch and send us a quick message about what would be ideal for you. We’ll do what we can and get back to you with options to make your dream trip a reality.

Itsy Bitsy Details

Where: Icelandic Highlands
Duration: 3 Days
Tour Starts: Reykjavík, Iceland
Tour Ends: Reykjavík, Iceland
Fly To: Keflavík International Airport, KEF
Fly From: Keflavík International Airport, KEF
Group Size: 4 to 12 people
Age: 10+
Operated By: Icelandic Mountain Guides
Season: December to April

The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance

What is included in this tour?Items that are included in the cost of tour price.

Experienced and qualified Super – Jeep guide
Accommodation at Hotel Fljótshlíð in double/twin rooms with breakfast
Transportation in 4×4 Super – Jeep
Ice cave tour and glacier walk

Optional Extras

Single room (single travellers and groups may need to pay a single supplement)
Accommodation in Reykjavík before and after the tour

What is not included in this tour?Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.

Lunch
Dinner

Day 1 Reykjavík - Þingvellir - Gullfoss - Geysir

Your knowledgeable and friendly driver and guide will pick you up from your accommodation in Reykjavík at 08.30 am. Your first stop is at Þingvellir National Park, site of the ancient Viking Parliament and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Here, we get a good view of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, an area where the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates are slowly drifting apart. Next up, you go on a short drive to the Geysir geothermal area, home to countless hot springs. There, you will witness the mighty Strokkur geyser spew boiling hot water up to 20 meters in the air every 5-10 minutes. After another short ride, you arrive at the famous Gullfoss waterfall, one of Iceland’s most beautiful waterfalls. The thunderous gush of water cascades down about 32 meters in two giant steps and drops into a deep gorge. Afterwards, you are driven through the farmlands of the south to a country hotel that sits in the rural Fljótshlíð, which is away from any light source – a perfect spot for viewing the Northern Lights. You will spend the night in a cozy country hotel.

Driving: 4-5 hrs
Day 2 Hekla - Landmannalaugar

Some of the most beautiful scenery of Iceland is found in the Torfajökull (Landmannalaugar) Massif in the South Icelandic Highlands.
As we drive through Þjórsárdalur historical valley, you will learn about Stöng, an archaeological site with a farm that was covered in volcanic ashes from the Hekla volcano in 1104. Later, we stop at the Ljótipollur Lake or “Ugly Pond”, a crater created during an enormous eruption in 1470. Once in Landmannalaugar, the third largest geothermal area in the world, you will have the opportunity to soak in a natural hot bath before driving back through snow-covered lava fields. Don’t forget to keep a look out for the Northern Lights. You will stay in the same hotel as the night before.

Driving: 4- 8 hrs (depending on conditions)
Day 3 South coast - Ice walk on Sólheimajökull glacier - Secret Ice Cave - Reykjavík

In the morning, you will head east to Sólheimajökull glacier, a glacier tongue extending from Mýrdalsjökull glacier, the fourth largest in Iceland. There, a glacier guide will equip you with crampons, a harness and an ice axe for a fun walk on the glacier. This is a safe and easy glacier walk on crampons up on to the ice field. You will discover a wonderland of ice sculptures, ridges and deep crevasses. From Sólheimajökull, we drive to Vík to enjoy its black sand beaches before driving to the Secret Ice Cave. While visiting this beautiful Ice Cave, we will learn about the infamous volcano Katla and the flashflood of 1918, before heading in the direction of Reykjavík. On the way back, we visit the marvellous waterfalls Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss.

Driving: 4 hrs

Our expert guides may adjust the program depending on weather and conditions. The aim will always be to give the best and safest possible experience!

Tour Details

Winter Adventure & Northern Lights – Iceland Holiday

This short Iceland holiday is like a ‘Best of’ album, you’ll experience all of the most incredible sights of Iceland’s South Coast in just 3 days. Your expert driver and guide will traverse an incredibly diverse landscape at a comfortable pace in a modified 4×4 vehicle. The adventure starts off with a visit to the famous Golden Circle. See Þingvellir, a UNESCO World Heritage site, Gullfoss waterfall and Geysir hot spring. You will have a thrilling ride into the valley of the Landmannalaugar, the world’s third largest geothermal zone. Add in a Glacier Walk on Sólheimajökull Glacier and an exploration of a stunning ice cave, and you have the ultimate south coast adventure. If we are lucky, the Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights may come out and grace us with a spectacular show.

Itinerary

Day 1 – Reykjavík – Þingvellir – Gullfoss – Geysir

Your knowledgeable and friendly driver and guide will pick you up from your accommodation in Reykjavík at 08.30 am. Your first stop is at Þingvellir National Park, site of the ancient Viking Parliament and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Here, we get a good view of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, an area where the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates are slowly drifting apart. Next up, you go on a short drive to the Geysir geothermal area, home to countless hot springs. There, you will witness the mighty Strokkur geyser spew boiling hot water up to 20 meters in the air every 5-10 minutes. After another short ride, you arrive at the famous Gullfoss waterfall, one of Iceland’s most beautiful waterfalls. The thunderous gush of water cascades down about 32 meters in two giant steps and drops into a deep gorge. Afterwards, you are driven through the farmlands of the south to a country hotel that sits in the rural Fljótshlíð, which is away from any light source – a perfect spot for viewing the Northern Lights. You will spend the night in a cozy country hotel.

Driving: 4-5 hrs

DAY 2 – Hekla – Landmannalaugar

Some of the most beautiful scenery of Iceland is found in the Torfajökull (Landmannalaugar) Massif in the South Icelandic Highlands.
As we drive through Þjórsárdalur historical valley, you will learn about Stöng, an archaeological site with a farm that was covered in volcanic ashes from the Hekla volcano in 1104. Later, we stop at the Ljótipollur Lake or “Ugly Pond”, a crater created during an enormous eruption in 1470. Once in Landmannalaugar, the third largest geothermal area in the world, you will have the opportunity to soak in a natural hot bath before driving back through snow-covered lava fields. Don’t forget to keep a look out for the Northern Lights. You will stay in the same hotel as the night before.

Driving: 4- 8 hrs (depending on conditions)

DAY 3 – South coast – Ice walk on Sólheimajökull glacier – Secret Ice Cave – Reykjavík

In the morning, you will head east to Sólheimajökull glacier, a glacier tongue extending from Mýrdalsjökull glacier, the fourth largest in Iceland. There, a glacier guide will equip you with crampons, a harness and an ice axe for a fun walk on the glacier. This is a safe and easy glacier walk on crampons up on to the ice field. You will discover a wonderland of ice sculptures, ridges and deep crevasses. From Sólheimajökull, we drive to Vík to enjoy its black sand beaches before driving to the Secret Ice Cave. While visiting this beautiful Ice Cave, we will learn about the infamous volcano Katla and the flashflood of 1918, before heading in the direction of Reykjavík. On the way back, we visit the marvellous waterfalls Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss.

Driving: 4 hrs

Our expert guides may adjust the program depending on weather and conditions. The aim will always be to give the best and safest possible experience!

The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance.