Small Group 4-Day Northern Lights Winter Vacation Package with Golden Circle & South Coast

Your winter vacation in Iceland begins upon arrival at Keflavik International Airport, the biggest airport in Iceland. You will find a bus outside the arrivals hall that will take you to Reykjavik. The first view you'll get is the stunning lava fields of the Reykjanes peninsula. Enjoy the lunar landscape of Iceland on your travel from the airport to the city.

On your way to Iceland's capital city, you will stop at the Blue Lagoon geothermal spa. This world-renowned spa is known for its healing waters, vivid azure colors, and luxurious treatments. It is in the middle of a moss-covered lava field, giving it an otherworldly atmosphere.

This tour package includes the standard comfort entrance to the geothermal spa, encompassing a silica mud mask, towel usage, and full access to the spa's facilities.

Should you wish to enhance your experience, there's an option to upgrade to the premium entrance during the booking process for an additional fee. The premium entrance grants additional perks, such as multiple silica mud masks, a bathrobe and towels, and a glass of sparkling wine while dining at the esteemed LAVA restaurant.

The Blue Lagoon visit will be arranged according to your flights. The lagoon is not a place you want to rush, so if there's no time to visit today, it can be added to another day. Your travel agent will be able to arrange this for you.

You'll soon be in the world's northernmost capital, where you have the remainder of the day to explore. Check out the sculptures by the seaside, wander past colorful corrugated iron houses, and eat in style in one of the many restaurants in the city.

As night falls, take advantage of a northern lights tour. You can choose what kind of northern lights experience you prefer, a boat or bus tour. The boat tour starts from the Old Harbour and takes you to sea to see the dancing lights over the beautiful bay. If you choose the bus tour, you’ll travel into the countryside for optimal viewing conditions.

Your accommodation will be in the city center of Reykjavik for tonight and the next two nights.

On the second day of your winter vacation in Iceland, you will explore the Golden Circle, a famous route that connects three of the country's most iconic natural attractions in the southwest.

The first is the Thingvellir National Park, where the Icelandic parliament gathered in 930 AD.

The deep rifts in the landscape, created by earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, have given Iceland its unique look and now offer a great chance to stride down the great cleft Almannagja by Oxara River.

If you choose to go horseback riding today, that activity will occur before heading to Thingvellir National Park. If you opt for snorkeling, then the snorkeling tour happens at the clear waters of Silfra by Thingvallavatn Lake. Snorkeling participants need to be comfortable in the water and be able to swim.

Your second stop is the Haukadalur valley, where you’ll find the Great Geysir and numerous other smaller geysers. The largest one, Strokkur, has a blast that reaches around 66 feet (20 meters) into the air every few minutes.

The day's last stop will be the magnificent canyon of the Hvita glacial river, where the waterfall, the Golden Waterfall, crashes down with a mighty force. Gullfoss Waterfall has a two-tiered cascade with a height of approximately 105 feet (32 meters).

If snowmobiling is your chosen optional activity today, you'll head to Langjokull Glacier from Gullfoss Waterfall. A guide will lead the trip, so even first-timers can join.

Please note that if you have arranged additional activities with your Golden Circle tour, such as snorkeling, horseback riding, or snowmobiling, your visit to the Blue Lagoon geothermal spa will be scheduled on your arrival or departure day instead, so you will have time to take full advantage of its restorative powers.

You’ll return to your accommodation in Reykjavik for the evening.

On day three of your winter vacation package, you'll discover some of the spectacular nature of Iceland, from high mountains to low beaches, white glaciers, and black cliffs. A minibus will take you from the capital city to explore the South Coast region.

Two of Iceland's loveliest waterfalls, Seljalandsfoss Waterfall, and Skogafoss Waterfall, are part of your day's itinerary. These two waterfalls may offer the breathtaking sight of being partially frozen, presenting a unique spectacle that transforms their cascades into icy formations, enhancing the magical winter atmosphere of Iceland.

Seljalandsfoss Waterfall towers over the area at around 197 feet (60 meters). Besides its height, the waterfall boasts a small cave where you can admire its icy cascade from behind.

Not far from here is Skogafoss Waterfall, which boasts the same height as the Seljalandsoss Waterfall but with a broader flow of approximately 82 feet (25 meters). If you visit in sunny weather, you'll get a fascinating view of rainbows shooting above the waterfall's cascade.

You'll head out along the South Coast, traveling under the magnificent Eyjafjallajokull glacier volcano that gained attention for disrupting aviation in 2010. Beside it is an even bigger ice cap called Myrdalsjokull glacier.

If you want a thrilling exploration atop a frozen wonderland, you choose the South Coast tour that includes a glacier hiking tour on Solheimajokull. Solheimajokull glacier is an outlet glacier of Myrdalsjokull glacier, known for its ice sheets, snowy plains, and rugged terrain with crevasses and ridges.

An experienced guide leads the glacier hike to ensure your safety and enjoyment. Your guide will safely navigate you on the icy terrain while sharing the history and folklore of the Icelandic glaciers.

Other places of interest in the region are the Vik village, Reynisfjara black sand beach, and Reynisdrangar sea stacks.

If you want to make it all the way to Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon on the southeast coast of Iceland, you need to upgrade the tour of the day to the 14-hour excursion, as available below.

After visiting some of the most stunning landscapes Iceland offers, you will return to Reykjavik for one last night. If the forecast is good, watch the skies for the aurora borealis.