Tour available on selected Friday only.
Discover the enchanting beauty of Iceland in winter. This 8-day guided tour takes you through Iceland’s most stunning winter landscapes, from snow-covered volcanoes and glaciers to icy waterfalls and black sand beaches.
This is the perfect time to search for the Northern Lights, with two excursions included in the tour. Throughout our journey, we’ll visit prime locations for viewing this spectacular phenomenon, as the tour is tailored for optimal aurora sightings. Marvel as the aurora borealis illuminates the sky with vibrant colors. Enjoy cozy accommodations, warm Icelandic cuisine, and expert guidance on this unforgettable winter adventure.
Welcome to Iceland! On arrival at the airport, individual transfer by Flybus shuttle from Keflavik airport to your accommodation in Reykjavik.
Upon check in hotel, at own leisure.
The name of Iceland's capital, Reykjavik, literally translates to 'Smoky Bay'. The origins can be traced to the first permanent settler in Iceland. Reykjavík is the natural starting point for any visit to Iceland, and not undeservedly so. The capital is world-renowned for its culture, history and natural beauty.
At 09:00, meet our tour guide and depart from Reykjavík Natura Berjaya Iceland Hotels.
Travel west along the scenic Hvalfjörður fjord and the town of Borgarnes. Easy hike on Grábrók volcano crater in the middle of a greenish lava field.
Further north visit Glaumbær, one of Iceland’s most beautiful turf house farms and folk museums. Continue along scenic fjord landscape and over several mountain passes until we reach Akureyri, the capital of North Iceland. The overnight location at allows you to walk around the beautiful town of Akureyri.
In the morning explore the town of Akureyri, also called the capital of North Iceland, and admire the panoramic view over the Eyjafjörður fjord.
From April-October, there are optional whale watching tours available from 09:00-12:00 am; check with us for the option available.
In the afternoon, travel to Goðafoss, the waterfalls of the Gods. Then explore Lake Mývatn, known as a geological wonderland and for its abundant birdlife. See the strange lava formations at Kálfaströnd, the pseudo craters at Skútustaðir and the tephra cone Hverfjall. Finally, end the afternoon relaxing in the geothermal Mývatn Nature Baths with a fantastic view over the whole area.
As night falls, the search for the Northern Lights begins. Join us in seeking out the best spots to witness the mesmerizing aurora borealis, a true spectacle of nature’s beauty. Enjoy the peaceful night, surrounded by Iceland’s stunning winter landscape, as you wait for the magical light show to appear in the sky.
There is a possibility of seeing the Northern Lights during the evening from mid-September to mid-April.
Overnight at Lake Myvatn or in Husavik
In the morning we walk in the lava labyrinth at Dimmuborgir “the dark castles”, hoping to get a glimpse of the trolls who are said to live there.
In the afternoon, we visit the hot spring area of Námaskarð with bubbling mud pools and steaming solfataras. We head through the uninhabited highlands and moon-like surrounding to East Iceland.
It’s a day to admire the dramatic fjord landscape and its tiny fishing villages at the end of twisty roads in the East Fjords and, on the route, visit an attractive stone and mineral collection.
Then, in the afternoon, see Vatnajökull – Europe’s biggest glacier visible all over Southeast Iceland. We end the day with a stop at Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon filled with floating icebergs, exploring the extraordinary site and might see seals swimming in the arctic waters. A boat tour between floating icebergs is included in the program from May through September.
There is a possibility of seeing the Northern Lights during the evening from September to mid-April.
NOTE: Please note that the itinerary on this specific day can change due to seasonal factors, such as daylight.
Travel along the southern edge of the Vatnajökull glacier, catching glimpses of Europe’s second-largest national park, home to Iceland’s highest mountains and vast alpine landscapes. In the afternoon, take a scenic drive through the Eldhraun lava field and the sandy deserts of the south coast, framed by towering cliffs, glaciers, and waterfalls. Witness the Icelandic Lava Show, where you can experience real lava being melted to a molten state.
Then walk along the black lava beach of Reynisfjara near Vík. Visit the impressive 60-meter high Skógafoss waterfall in Skógar and continue to Seljalandsfoss waterfall, where an exciting trail leads behind the cascading water.
There is a possibility of seeing the Northern Lights during the evening from September to mid-April.
NOTE: Please note that the itinerary on this specific day can change due to seasonal factors, such as daylight.
Discover the classics today as we journey through the Golden Circle route. Begin at Friðheimar farm, where you’ll learn about the unique Icelandic horse and visit a geothermal greenhouse. Next, arrive at the Geysir geothermal fields, where steam rises from various hot springs and bubbling pools. Watch Strokkur, “the Churn,” erupt every 5-7 minutes.
Continue to Gullfoss, the “golden falls,” a stunning double waterfall that plunges 32 meters into the Hvítá river. Head inland to Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Upon returning to Reykjavík, enjoy a brief city tour highlighting the world’s northernmost capital.
Northern Lights: From September to mid-April optional Northern Lights evening tours can be booked at the lobby of your hotel, should weather conditions be favourable.
After breakfast, end of our services. Hotel check out time 1000am.
Your arrangements conclude today with a transfer by Flybus shuttle to Keflavik airport.
ITEM | ADULT | CHILD |
---|---|---|
Private airport transfer per way per car (1- 6 persons) | 714.00 | - |