Highlights
Reykjavik - Become acquainted with the Capital of Iceland
Borgarfjördur Valley - Climb volcanoes, watch waterfalls and warm up next to Europe's most powerful hot springs
Snaefellsnes Peninsula - Wander across rugged mountains, charming fishing villages and fjords
Vatnshellir Cave - Take a guided underground tour under Saefellsnesjokull glacier
Borgarnes - Explore the Icelandic Settlement Centre and geothermal pools
Golden Circle - Tour Geysir geothermal fields, the Gulfoss Waterfall, Strokkur geyser and Thingvellir National Park - a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Eyjafjallajökull Glacier - See the site of the famous eruption of April 2010 that halted international air travel for a week
South Coast - Take in the beauty at Skógafoss waterfall, black lava beach & bird cliffs at Reynisfjara beach
Vatnajökull National Park region - Witness Western Europe's largest national park and glacier
Vik - Roam Lava fields, black lava beach and Seljalandsfoss waterfall
Blue Lagoon - Take a relaxing dip in a natural geothermal spa surrounded by a lava field
Icelandic Countryside - Stay up for a night showing of the Northern Lights
Golden Circle - Tour Geysir geothermal fields, the Gulfoss Waterfall, Strokkur geyser and Thingvellir National Park - a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Eyjafjallajökull Glacier - See the site of the famous eruption of April 2010 that halted international air travel for a week
South Coast - Take in the beauty at Skógafoss waterfall, black lava beach & bird cliffs at Reynisfjara beach
Vatnajökull National Park region - Witness Western Europe's largest national park and glacier
Vik - Roam Lava fields, black lava beach and Seljalandsfoss waterfall
Blue Lagoon - Take a relaxing dip in a natural geothermal spa surrounded by a lava field
Icelandic Countryside - Stay up for a night showing of the Northern Lights
Itinerary
Chase the magic of Iceland’s winter on the "Northern Lights Exploration - 8 Days" tour, starting and ending in Reykjavik. Designed for travelers who appreciate nature’s spectacles with a touch of comfort, this easy-paced group trip takes you through the wonders of West and South Iceland—from the erupting geysers of the Golden Circle to the soothing waters of the Blue Lagoon. Climb a volcano, meet Icelandic horses, and spend evenings scanning the sky for the elusive Northern Lights. With hotels, transport, and meals included, the standout feature of this tour package is its comprehensive coverage of Iceland’s seasonal highlights, combining natural marvels and cultural encounters for a truly inclusive winter adventure.
day - 1 Reykjavik
Reykjavik. Welcome to Iceland and the start of your Northern Lights adventure! Your transfer to your accommodation is by Flybus shuttle.
day - 2 City Tour & Hot Springs
Reykjavik - Borgarfjorour Valley - Borgarnes. This morning we enjoy a Reykjavik city tour before visiting Borgarfjorour valley. Climb the Grabrok volcano crater and warm up at Deildartunguhver hot spring, before heading to Hraunfossar, with waterfalls that pour from beneath a wide lava field. Tonight we go in search of the Northern Lights.
day - 3 Mountains & Lights
Borgarnes - Snaefellsnes Peninsula - Breidafjordur fjord cruise - Borgarnes. Today we explore the Snaellsnes Peninsula, a charming fishing town of Stykkishólmur and enjoy a lunchtime cruise on the Breidafjördur fjord. Naturally, once darkness falls, we are out chasing the Northern Lights.
day - 4 Golden Circle & Horses
Borgarnes - Golden Circle - Selfoss. This morning we travel to Thingvellir National Park and to Gullfoss “the golden falls“. Look out for the hot springs and steam from the Geysir geothermal fields as we arrive. When we get to Geysir, we visit the restaurant and taste some local cuisine. Lastly today we visit a geothermal greenhouse.
day - 5 Black Lava Beach
Hella - Eyjafjallajökull - Kirkjubaejarklaustur. Our first stop is at the Eyjafjallajökull Information Centre where we learn about how people live next to a glacier and an active volcano and the famous eruption of 2010. Also on today’s agenda is a visit to a folk museum, the waterfall of Skógafoss, and black lava beach at Reynisfjara beach in South Iceland.
day - 6 Vatnajökull NP
Kirkjubaejarklaustur - Jökulsárlón - Kirkjubaejarklaustur Today's program is all about glaciers, ice and icebergs. First Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon which is filled with floating icebergs - keep an eye out for seals swimming in the freezing Arctic waters. Afternoon visit to a tiny turf church and Vatnajökull National Park, with Iceland’s highest mountains and Europe's largest glacier.
day - 7 Lava Fields & Lagoon
Kirkjubaejarklaustur - Vik - Reykjavík. This morning we head across the Laki lava field to the village of Vik. We take a stroll on the black lava at Reynisfjara beach, explore Seljalandsfoss waterfall before returning to Reykjavik. This evening we head to the famous Blue Lagoon for a relaxing soak, and one last look for the Northern Lights.
day - 8 Reykjavik
Today our Northern Lights Icelandic experience comes to an end with included FlyBus transfer to Keflavik Airport.
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