Northern Lights, Hot Springs and Hiking
Explore South Iceland, including hiking, hot springs, snowshoeing and aurora watching
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Northern Lights, Hot Springs and Hiking Overview
This four-day winter adventure and hiking tour embraces the highlights of the South West of Iceland. It includes the historical and geological Thingvellir National Park, the majestic Golden waterfall Gullfoss, the world famous Geysir hot spring, as well as the immense black sand beaches and beautiful waterfalls of the south coast, Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss.
On top of these unique natural wonders, your friendly and knowledgeable guide will take your small group on exciting hiking or snowshoeing walks amongst spouting hot springs, volcanic fissures and hot rivers as well as a thrilling Glacier Walk. You’ll spend three nights at a country hotel where your guide/chef will be cooking delicious traditional Icelandic dinners for your group. This is the perfect place to hunt for the Northern Lights!
Trip highlights
Stay at a comfortable country hotel in scenic South Iceland
Hike or snowshoe among the geysers, volcanoes, waterfalls, and glaciers
Spend your evenings by looking at the starry sky with hopes to see the Northern Lights
Relax in an outdoor hot jacuzzi after a day of hiking or snowshoeing
Day By Day Itinerary
Meet your driver-guide at your accommodation in Reykjavík city centre or at the BSI Bus Terminal before travelling by 4x4 minibus to Þingvellir National Park. Hike along the fault lines that reveal the dramatic rifting of the Earth’s crust while learning about the important historical events that took place here and why the area is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Continue around the Golden Circle to see the erupting hot springs of Geysir and the majestic Gullfoss waterfall. Afterwards, travel to Country Hotel Efstidalur, your base for the next three nights, and enjoy dinner. In the evening, keep an eye out for the Northern Lights.
- Overnight Location:
- Country Hotel Efstidalur
- Distance:
- 8-10km
- Meals:
- Lunch, dinner
Take a short drive to Nesjavellir, a large geothermal power plant where heat is harnessed to warm homes in the capital area. Depending on conditions, hike or snowshoe through the dramatic geothermal landscape, surrounded by lava fields, bubbling mud pots, and steaming hot springs.
Afterwards, return to the hotel for dinner and another overnight stay. If conditions are favourable, you may even catch the Northern Lights while relaxing in the outdoor hot jacuzzi.
- Overnight Location:
- Country Hotel Efstidalur
- Distance:
- 5-10km
- Meals:
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Travel along Iceland’s South Coast to Sólheimajökull glacier, where your certified and experienced glacier guide will lead you across the ice. Explore the glacier’s varied colours, deep crevasses, glacial cauldrons, and other fascinating features while learning about its formation and connection to the surrounding volcanoes and mountains.
Afterwards, continue east to Reynisfjara Black Beach before stopping at Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss on the return journey. Return to the hotel, with dinner served at the hotel or in a nearby restaurant.
- Overnight Location:
- Country Hotel Efstidalur
- Distance:
- Flexible
- Meals:
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Today you will pack your bags and drive to the greenhouse village of Hveragerði from where you will hike, or snowshoe walk to the Reykjadalur valley. You will be climbing up the hills into the magical valley of solfataras and hot springs. Those brave enough can dip into a natural hot river. The tour will end with the transfer back to Reykijavik.
- Overnight Location:
- None
- Distance:
- 11km
- Meals:
- Breakfast, lunch
Tour Map
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Inclusions
Included
- 3 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 3 dinners are included.
- Accommodations for 3 nights are included. Accommodations before the tour in Reykjavik and after are not included but can be added as a supplement.
- Transportation in 4x4 minibus is included for you and your luggage throughout the tour, including transfers to and from Reykjavik.
- English-speaking guide
- Glacier walk
- Snowshoe rental
- Northern lights hunting
Not included
- Flights to and from Reykjavik
- Meals, drinks, or snacks not previously mentioned
- Gratuities for tour guides or other staff if desired
Optional Extras
- Additional nights before or after the tour
- Single occupancy upgrades
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3 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 3 dinners are included.
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover activities mentioned in this itinerary. Get your travel insurance.
Fly into Keflavík International Airport in Reykjavik (KEF) which can be reached from most of major airports in Europe.
Yes, the tour guide is English-speaking.
The tour ends where it starts, in Reykjavik.
Check with your family doctor.
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