5-Day Winter Tour Package: Golden Circle, South Coast & Ice Caves
Duration
5 Days
Availability
Oct - Apr
Difficulty
Easy
Minimum Age
None
Overview
Embark on a trip to the Golden Circle and South Iceland during the Northern Lights season, where your destination is the Blue Ice Cave in Vatnajökull National Park. Those looking to combine this Arctic island’s staggering beauty with adventure need to look no further.
Experience Iceland in the wintertime with this 5-day Ice Cave Adventure Tour.
- Explore iconic attractions such as Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss Waterfalls, Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach, and Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon.
- Travel with knowledgeable and friendly guides who will ensure that you have an unforgettable experience.
- Customize your trip with a personal travel planner, add extra days or additional adventures such as visiting the Blue Lagoon.
- Keep an eye out for the Northern Lights each night, adding an element of excitement and wonder to your trip.
Included
- 1 night in countryside accommodation (breakfast included, private bathroom)
- 3 nights of accommodation in Reykjavik (different levels available; breakfast included for all levels; more details in accommodation tab)
- Golden Circle small group tour
- South Coast 2-day tour in small group with ice caving
- Airport transfers (Arrival and Departure)
- Detailed Itinerary with all the information you’ll need for your trip
- Experienced travel agent to oversee your itinerary together with you
- Taxes
Not included
- Flights to/from Iceland
- Personal travel insurance
- Meals & drinks (unless otherwise stated)
- Any services not listed as “Included”
Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival in Reykjavík
You’ll arrive at Keflavík International Airport, a short drive from the country’s capital, Reykjavík. After collecting your bags, find a bus that will take you to the city, where you’ll spend your first night in Iceland. Feel free to explore your surroundings, and who knows? Perhaps you’ll catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights.
Highlights:
- Hallgrímskirkja Church
- Harpa Concert Hall
- Laugavegur Shopping Street
Optional Activities
- Blue Lagoon Comfort Entrance: Includes entrance to the Blue Lagoon, silica mud mask, use of towel, and 1st drink of your choice.
- Blue Lagoon Premium Entrance: Includes entrance to the Blue Lagoon, silica mud mask, use of towel, 1st drink of your choice, second mask of choice, slippers, use of bathrobe, table reservation at Lava Restaurant, and sparkling wine if dining.
Day 2 – The Golden Circle
In the morning, you’ll meet your friendly guide, who will pick you up in a small but comfortable minibus. They will take you out of the city and to the Golden Circle, Iceland’s most popular sightseeing route. It serves as a great introduction to this fascinating country. At the end of the day, you’ll return to your accommodations in Reykjavík.
Highlights:
- Þingvellir National Park
- Geysir Geothermal Area
- Gullfoss Waterfall
Optional Activities
- There are no optional activities for this day.
Day 3 – South Iceland’s Waterfalls
On your third day in Iceland, a professional guide will pick you up in the morning. You’ll then head out to Iceland’s South Coast, an area filled with glistening waterfalls, glaciers, and black sand beaches. You’ll end the day at accommodations on the South Coast. Your guide will let you know if there is a chance the elusive green Northern Lights will make an appearance tonight.
Highlights:
- Seljalandsfoss Waterfall
- Skógafoss Waterfall
- Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach
Optional Activities
- There are no optional activities for this day.
Day 4 – Glacier Lagoon & Ice Cave
Wrap up warm because today, you’ll have some icy adventures! You’ll start with a visit to the beautiful Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and the adjacent Diamond Beach. Afterward, you’ll strap on crampons and, accompanied by a trained glacier guide, enter a bright blue ice cave! Then, it’s time to head back to Reykjavík, where you’ll arrive in the evening.
Highlights:
- Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
- Diamond Beach
- Ice Caving
Optional Activities
- There are no optional activities for this day.
Day 5 – Departure
Today is your last day in Iceland. When the time comes, you’ll board a bus that will take you to Keflavík International Airport so you can catch your departing flight. If your flight leaves in the afternoon or evening, you can explore Reykjavík before you go or, perhaps, visit the Blue Lagoon.
Highlights:
- Tjörnin Lake
- Old Harbour
- City Hall
Optional Activities
- Blue Lagoon Comfort Entrance: Includes entrance to the Blue Lagoon, silica mud mask, use of towel, and 1st drink of your choice.
- Blue Lagoon Premium Entrance: Includes entrance to the Blue Lagoon, silica mud mask, use of towel, 1st drink of your choice, second mask of choice, slippers, use of bathrobe, table reservation at Lava Restaurant, and sparkling wine if dining.
Accommodation
While staying in Reykjavík, you’ll have a choice of three accommodation levels. See details about each one in the boxes below. All accommodations for this tour have been hand-picked by our local travel experts.
Budget
Nice and comfortable rooms with shared bathroom facilities and showers. Located in guesthouses or hostels, in good locations, with breakfast included. An example of this in Reykjavík would be Kex Hostel.
Comfort
Comfortable rooms in three-star hotels or quality guesthouses, centrally located, very close to popular attractions. Private bathroom and breakfast included. An example of this in Reykjavík would be Fosshotel Rauðará.
Quality
Rooms in four-star hotels or superior rooms in quality three-star hotels at fantastic locations near popular attractions. Private bathroom and breakfast is included. An example of this in Reykjavík would be Icelandair Hotel Marina.
Map
Good to know
- Please note that the Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon, so sightings cannot be guaranteed. However, outside of Reykjavík, you will be staying at rural hotels, which increases your chances of seeing them when the weather allows.
- Note that the itinerary may have to be rearranged to fit your arrival date and time better.
- The itinerary depends on road and weather conditions, so it may be altered if conditions are not favorable. This includes optional activities as well. If extreme weather affects your travel plans, you will be notified, and we will do our best to assist you with rearranging or booking other activities when applicable.
- Note that although there is no minimum age for this tour, there is one for the ice cave tour. The minimum age for ice caving is 10 years.
- Some optional activities may need a valid driving license, or you may need to send additional information to your travel agent. For snorkeling, you will need to know how to swim and fill out an online medical document.
What to bring
- Warm and waterproof clothes
- Good winter shoes that have soles with a good grip or crampons
- Swimsuit and towel
- Camera
- More information on what to pack HERE
