8 Days Guided Iceland Circle and Northern Lights

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8 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Winter Wonderland: Guided Iceland Circle & Northern Lights Search. Experience the best of Iceland in the shortest time on this guided circle tour around the island. Departing every other Friday, year-round! 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.

What's Included

7 nights accommodation, in rooms with private shower/wc
Entrance to the Icelandic Lava Show
Air conditioned vehicle
WiFI on board
Breakfast (Optional[7])
Breakfast
Entrance to Friðheimar Geothermal Greenhouse & Horse Stable
Entrance to Glaumbær Folk Museum
2x evenings with Northern Lights Program
6 days escorted bus tour with English speaking guide
Entrance to Mývatn Nature Baths incl. towel
Parking fees
Additional meals, drinks and services

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Upon arrival look for the Reykjavik Excursions Flybus shuttles located just outside the airport terminal. A Flybus voucher will be provided upon booking. If you need assistance, contact the Reykjavik Excursions/Flybus representative at their sales counter in the arrival hall. The transfer takes about 45 minutes to the BSI bus station in Reykjavík. There you might either continue with the same bus or be transferred to a smaller coach to your accommodation in Reykjavík according to instructions of the driver. Your tour guide will meet you at Reykjavík Natura before the 09 AM departure.

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Meeting point
Reykjavík Natura - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Welcome to Iceland. Individual transfer by Flybus shuttle bus from Keflavik Airport to your accommodation in Reykjavík.

    1 stop
  • 1
    Reykjavik

    Relax at your hotel or explore Iceland’s capital city on your own if time allows. The hotel is ideally located to explore the city on foot with the main shopping street, Laugavegur, just around the corner.

    4 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Volcano Crater, Fjords & Mountains

    2 stops
  • 2
    Grabrok Crater

    At 09:00, meet our tour guide at Reykjavík Natura Berjaya Iceland Hotels. Set off west along the scenic Hvalfjörður fjord and through the charming town of Borgarnes. Enjoy a leisurely hike up Grábrók volcano crater, surrounded by a green lava field.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Glaumbaer Museum

    Continue north to explore Glaumbær, a beautiful turf house farm and folk museum.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
    • Day 3

    The Capital of North Iceland, Lake Mývatn & Geothermal baths

    6 stops
  • 4
    Akureyri

    In the morning, discover the charm of Akureyri, often called the capital of North Iceland, and take in the panoramic views over the Eyjafjörður fjord.

    4 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Godafoss

    In the afternoon, visit Goðafoss, the majestic “waterfalls of the gods".

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Lake Myvatn

    Explore the geological wonders of Lake Mývatn

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Kalfastrond

    Marvel at the lava formations at Kálfaströnf

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Skutustaoagigar

    The pseudo craters at Skútustaðir

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Hverfjall

    The tepra cone Hverfjall

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
    • Day 4

    Lava Labyrinth, Hot Springs & Travel East

    2 stops
  • 10
    Dimmuborgir Lava Formations

    In the morning, wander through the lava labyrinth at Dimmuborgir, known as “the dark castles,” where local legends say trolls reside.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 11
    Námaskarð

    In the afternoon, explore the hot spring area of Námaskarð, with its bubbling mud pools and steaming solfataras. Travel through the uninhabited highlands, resembling a lunar landscape, to reach East Iceland.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
    • Day 5

    East Fjords

    2 stops
  • 12
    Audun's Mineral collection

    Spend the day admiring the dramatic fjord landscape and quaint fishing villages tucked away at the ends of winding roads in the East Fjords. Along the route, visit a fascinating stone and mineral collection.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 13
    Jokulsarlon

    End the day at Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon, filled with floating icebergs. Explore this extraordinary site and possibly spot seals swimming in the icy waters.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
    • Day 6

    Vatnajökull National Park, Glacier Lagoon, Diamond Beach & South Coast

    5 stops
  • 14
    Eldhraun Lava Field

    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

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 15
    Lava Show - Vik

    Witness the Icelandic Lava Show, where you can experience real lava being melted to a molten state.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 16
    Reynisfjara Beach

    Then walk along the black lava beach of Reynisfjara near Vík

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 17
    Skogafoss

    Visit the impressive 60-meter high Skógafoss waterfall in Skógar.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 18
    Seljalandsfoss

    Continue to Seljalandsfoss waterfall, where an exciting trail leads behind the cascading water.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
    • Day 7

    Icelandic Horses & Golden Circle

    4 stops
  • 19
    Fridheimar

    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.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 20
    Geysir

    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.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 21
    Gullfoss

    Continue to Gullfoss, the “golden falls,” a stunning double waterfall that plunges 32 meters into the Hvítá river.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 22
    Pingvellir National Park

    Head inland to Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
    • Day 8

    Departure Home - Individual transfer by Flybus shuttle from your accommodation in Reykjavik to Keflavik Airport

    1 stop
  • 23
    Reykjavik

    Relax at your hotel or explore Iceland’s capital city on your own if time allows. The hotel is ideally located to explore the city on foot with the main shopping street, Laugavegur, just around the corner.

    4 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Breakfast is buffet, dietary needs will be met.
Supplied by GJ Travel

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