Reykjavík: 5-Day Holiday Package Land of Northern Lights

Over 5 days and 4 nights, experience winter in Iceland from Reykjavík to South Iceland and back. Begin with a city tour and visit the Reykjanes Peninsula, including a relaxing soak in the Blue Lagoon. Explore South Iceland’s waterfalls, black sand beaches, volcanic landscapes, and the Skógar Folk Museum, with an optional glacier hike on Sólheimajökull. Complete your journey with the Golden Circle’s geysers, Gullfoss waterfall, and Þingvellir National Park before returning to Reykjavík.

Stay four nights in budget-friendly hotels or cottages in Reykjavík and South Iceland, with an option to upgrade to comfort rooms. An experienced English-speaking guide accompanies you on scheduled touring days, with transportation, guided excursions, Northern Lights presentations, and selected meals included as per the program.

Simply arrive in Reykjavík on your chosen date and follow the itinerary. Book your return flight for departure on Day 5. This guided winter program is suitable for travelers of normal health and moderate fitness.

Day 1: Arrive in Iceland

Individual transfer by Flybus shuttle from Keflavík International Airport to your accommodation in Reykjavík. You may explore the capital on your own if time allows.

Overnight location:
Hotel Cabin (Standard room: 10m²) or Hótel Klettur (Comfort version), Reykjavík. Dinner on your own. (50 km / 31 miles)

Day 2: Explore Reykjavík, Reykjanes Peninsula & Blue Lagoon

At 09:00, meet your tour guide for a city tour of Reykjavík. Afterwards, travel to the Reykjanes Peninsula with its hot springs, mountains, moon-like landscapes, bird cliffs, lighthouses, and fishing villages. In the afternoon, enjoy a relaxing soak in the famous Blue Lagoon.

Drive along the south coast to the village of Hella, where you stay for two nights in simple cottages (option to upgrade to studio rooms at Hotel Stracta). In the evening, learn about the Northern Lights from your guide, and if the sky is clear, head into the garden to watch for them.

Overnight location:
Arhus Cottages or Hotel Stracta (Comfort version), Hella. Breakfast included; lunch & dinner on your own. (220 km / 137 miles)

Day 3: Discover South Iceland & Optional Glacier Hike

Travel along the south coast to the area beneath Eyjafjallajökull volcano and glacier. Stop at Seljalandsfoss waterfall and visit Skógar Folk Museum with its turf houses. At lunchtime, visit Skógafoss waterfall.

In the afternoon, book an optional glacier walk on Sólheimajökull glacier (€130 per person, subject to availability). Without the hike, continue further south to walk on Reynisfjara Black Lava Beach, observe Dyrhólaey cliffs and Reynisdrangar sea stacks, and visit the village of Vík.

In the evening, enjoy another Northern Lights presentation and, if skies are clear, watch the Aurora Borealis.

Overnight location:
Arhus Cottages or Hotel Stracta (Comfort version), Hella. Breakfast included; lunch & dinner on your own. (200 km / 124 miles)

Day 4: Explore the Golden Circle & Visit Icelandic Horses

In the morning, learn about the Icelandic horse and visit a geothermal greenhouse. Travel the Golden Circle, seeing the Geysir geothermal fields, Gullfoss waterfall, and Þingvellir National Park, site of the ancient Viking Parliament and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

An optional Northern Lights evening cruise is available if conditions permit.

Overnight location:
Hotel Cabin (Standard room: 10m²) or Hótel Klettur (Comfort version), Reykjavík. Breakfast included; lunch & dinner on your own. (210 km / 130 miles)

Day 5: Depart from Iceland

Individual transfer by Flybus shuttle from your accommodation in Reykjavík to Keflavík International Airport.

Breakfast included. (50 km / 31 miles)

Please note

• Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability

• This program includes during two evenings a combination of presentations, lectures, film and guided Northern Lights searches in the garden of Stracta Hotel. The tour is dependent on weather, and therefore sightings are not guaranteed. The Northern Lights are in the northern hemisphere from September through April but are only visible when the sky is clear and free of clouds. Like many of natural wonders, the Northern Lights are ephemeral – they may be visible, they may appear for a bit and then be gone (it is not a TV show that you can just turn on and off). But it is worth the patience which is much required. Because they are a winter event, you need to be prepared to wait outside while looking for them. It is best to dress very warmly, in layers, with good footwear, gloves, hats and whatever else will make you comfortable while you await patiently this truly outstanding event. For the best photos, we recommend using a tripod.

• Itineraries may be subject to change at short notice during severe weather conditions and certain outdoor activities/day trips may be cancelled during the winter season in Iceland. In these rare cases, where situations of force majeure apply, excursions/activities cannot be refunded, but the local guides will try their best to find reasonable alternatives where and whenever possible.

• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers

• You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

• Complimentary: Free Wi-Fi on the bus, entrance fees, Use of flashlight, Use of ice grippers spikes for shoes.