Hidden Powers & Northern Lights Hunt – Winter Escorted Tour
Durations
16+ Days
Tour Types
Escorted Tours
Season
All Year
Tour Overview
Discover the very best of Iceland’s South Coast region. See Iceland’s amazing natural forces first-hand with this great introduction to Iceland.
This extraordinary journey allows you to witness Iceland’s amazing natural forces first-hand and experience the powers of Iceland’s world-famous southern coast. We’ll show you beloved places such as Geysir, Gullfoss waterfall, the Glacial Lagoon/Diamond Beach, Eyjafjallajökull volcano, and the Blue Lagoon. Several overnights are in excellent locations for northern lights hunting.
Group size: maximum 16 or 36
We Support Iceland’s Nature and Local Communities! During the trip you’ll receive a special souvenir: an Iceland Search and Rescue Association (ICE SAR) key ring. Your guide will tell you about this trained team of volunteers dedicated to rescue work and accident prevention in Iceland. ICE-SAR’s work is supported by contributions from companies and individuals. Iceland Travel is one of these proud supporters. Additionally, all our escorted tours include carbon offsetting through Kolviður the Iceland Carbon Fund (ICF).
Special Christmas Version – Celebrate Christmas in the land of fire, ice, and northern lights. Discover beautiful holiday lights, enchanting local traditions, and delicious Christmas food. You’ll also enjoy all the sights and experiences of our best-selling Hidden Powers tour. Click here for more information.
Itinerary
- 6 days / 5 nights
- Group Size: max 36
Rates per person
Per Person ( Double / Twin Occupency)
Per Person ( Single Occupency)
Child Price Up To 12 Years ( Sharing With Parents)
Dates:
Day 1 Arrival in Iceland
Good to Know: Generally, on Day 2 – 5 there will be no more than 45 minutes to one-hour driving between each tour stop. You’ll arrive at each night’s accommodation in the late afternoon.
Please note: If you have added extra nights in Reykjavík before your tour, the guide will meet your group on Day 2 according to the standard “Hidden Powers & Northern Lights” itinerary.
Arrival at Keflavík International airport. Transfers to Reykjavík are not included in the tour. We would be happy to arrange shared or private transfers for you, so let us know at booking time.
If you arrive earlier in the day, you might consider adding a day tour. We’d be happy to make suggestions based on your interests. One of our favourite activities after a long flight is to visit one of the neighbourhood geothermal pools. It’s also nice to take a stroll in the old city centre, perhaps visiting one of the museums or relaxing with a cup of coffee in a cozy café.
Dinner this evening is at your leisure. Reykjavík offers a multitude of restaurants, making dinner a wonderful way to get better acquainted with Iceland’s capital.
Please note that hotels in Iceland start check-in around 14:00 (2:00pm), and early check-in is not guaranteed. Most hotels will be happy to store your luggage if you are not able to check in early.
Day 2 Golden Circle
Day 3 Iceland’s South Shore
Day 4 Vatnajökull National Park – Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon
Day 5 Hveragerði – Blue Lagoon – Reykjavík
Day 6 Farewell to the Land of Fire and Ice
Included
- Guided coach tour from day 2 to day 5
- Expert professional English-speaking local guide from day 2 to day 5
- Free Wi-Fi on board the motor coach
- Accommodation 2 nights in a standard room with facilities in Reykjavík
- Accommodation 3 nights in a standard room with facilities in the countryside
- Icelandic breakfast (except arrival day)
- 3 Two-course local-cuisine dinners in the countryside (main course and dessert) with coffee/tea (day 2, 3, 4)
- Souvenir Icelandic Search and Rescue keyring
- Entrance fee to the Aurora Reykjavík Northern Lights Center (day 2)
- Visit to outdoor geothermal bakery and taste of steam-baked rye bread (day 2)
- Entrance fee to the LAVA Centre and volcano film at the LAVA Centre Cinema (day 3)
- Visit to a local horse farm to meet Icelandic horses. Visit also includes traditional Icelandic refreshments (day 5)
- Blue Lagoon admission, including towel rental, silica mud mask and one drink (day 5)
- Use of crampons/cleats (if needed) for walking on snow/ice covered surfaces
- The Iceland Travel App, which has interesting information about the areas your tour visits
- Great photo stops
- Seat rotation during the tour
- Northern lights guided hunt on foot one selected evening, including use of crampons and headlight
- Customer care service during office hours
- 24-hour Iceland Travel emergency line assistance while you are in Iceland