7 Day Small-Group Winter Escorted Tour of Iceland
Stories Of Iceland - Winter
Embark on a beautiful winter adventure with a small group of like-minded travelers and explore corners of Iceland where the locals vacation, in addition to wonderful highlights.
Journey Overview
- 7 Days/6 Nights
- October - March
- From $6,911 USD Per Person
- Max 14 People per group
- Reykjavik, Husafell, Hella, Vik & South Coast
- 7 Days/6 Nights
- October - March
- From $6,911 USD Per Person
- Max 14 People per group
- Reykjavik, Husafell, Hella, Vik & South Coast
- Travel VIP-style with a local Tour Director and a group of 14 travelers or fewer.
- Enjoy every night as an opportunity to view the Northern Lights.
- Sleep comfortably and peacefully in some of Iceland’s best hotels.
- Immerse yourself in several warm geothermal baths: Sky Lagoon, Krauma Baths, Husafell Canyon Baths & the iconic Blue Lagoon
- See some of Iceland’s most unique waterfalls in the Silver Circle.
- Stroll on black-sand beaches, into amazing caves, and past powerful waterfalls in Iceland’s south coast.
Included in this Fully Escorted Iceland Journey
6 nights at centrally located high-end hotels
Guidance of an experienced Tour Director throughout the entire journey
9 gourmet meals (3 dinners, 6 breakfasts)
MULTIPLE opportunities to view the Northern Lights
7 guided tours led by expert local guides and entrance tickets and transportation to 3 geothermal spas
Included in this Fully Escorted Iceland Vacation Package
9 gourmet meals (3 dinners, 6 breakfasts)
7 guided tours led by expert local guides and entrance tickets and transportation to 3 geothermal spas
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Itinerary
After landing at Keflavík Airport, you will travel to your hotel in Reykjavík. Located in the heart of Iceland’s capital city, Hotel Borg offers the best in both style and comfort. Following check-in, connect with your Tour Director before a visit to the Sky Lagoon. Relax in the warm waters of the geothermal lagoon and soak off your jet lag as you gaze upon incredible North Atlantic views. End your day with a gourmet kickoff dinner where you will get to know your fellow travelers and taste delicious Icelandic dishes. Your group tour of Iceland has officially started!
After breakfast, join a driving tour of Iceland’s capital. Notable sights include the famous Hallgrímskirkja Church, Harpa Concert Hall, and the unique Sun Voyager sculpture. Following your tour, you will have free time to experience the city on your own. End your day with a delectable dinner and a drive to view the Northern Lights, if the skies are clear that night. If they are not, don’t worry. Every night is a new opportunity!
After breakfast, on Day 3, we head north and visit some key attractions along the Silver Circle, the less-known, yet no-less-interesting-and-beautiful cousin of the Golden Circle. In this fascinating route, you will find Arhver and Vellir, a unique hot-spring area. You will also see gorgeous Icelandic waterfalls, such as Hraunfossar and Barnafoss, explore the town of Reykholt, and marvel at the beautiful stone carvings by Páll Guðmundsson. Today’s visit will also take you to the world-class Borganes Settlement Center, a space devoted to recreating Iceland’s earliest days and introducing visitors to one of the best-known heroes of the Icelandic Sagas, Egil Skalla-Grimsson. While most travelers only experience the Golden Circle, we ensure that you experience much more of what Iceland has to offer, such as the Silver Circle, as you write your own Icelandic Winter Story. We wrap up the day with a visit to Husafell Church, a gourmet dinner, and an overnight at Hotel Husafell. As always, we will be ready to see the Northern Lights if the conditions are favorable.
On Day 4, we continue exploring the beautiful and authentic gems in the Borganes/Husafell region. This includes a visit to an Icelandic horse breeding farm, where you will learn about those beautiful animals (and pet them), and a visit to a goat farm, where you will see them and enjoy some of the delicacies produced from their milk. You will be in the heart of the country and see a side of Iceland that most tourists miss. After that, we will explore the inside of a cave built by the movements of lava and learn about the volcanic process which led to its formation. We wrap up the day with another incredibly relaxing geothermal bath at Husafell Canyon Baths. Maybe we will be able to view the Northern Lights while soaking in it!
Day 5 is dedicated to Iceland’s Golden Circle, which is made up of three must-see sights: Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir geothermal area, and Thingvellir National Park. Nearby, at Fridheimar, you will enjoy a beautiful show with Icelandic horses and some organic, tomato-based delicacies. Enjoy a fantastic dinner on your last night in Husafell.
We move south to reach our destination for the day, Hotel Ranga. Holding the distinction of being one of Iceland’s most unique hotels, it will provide us with a gourmet meal and a great night of sleep. Hotel Ranga offers a great location – away from city lights – for Northern Lights viewing.
Every corner of Iceland gains a new shade of beauty in the wintertime, but this transformation is particularly accentuated in the south of the country, where you will be on Day 6. Landmarks you find there become particularly magical and mysterious, one could say, in the fall and winter. You will see several of those landmarks: Selfoss, Skogafoss, and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls, the town of Vik, and Reynisfjara black-sand beach are just a few of them. After an incredibly scenic day, we will be back at Hotel Ranga for another great night of comfort and, weather permitting, another chance to see the Aurora Borealis.
Day 7 will take you to one of the country’s most famous attractions, the Blue Lagoon, before comfortably leading you to the airport for your safe return home.
We can’t wait to create your next vacation package, be it another group tour of Iceland or an adventure anywhere else in Scandinavia!
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TIMELINE
Day 1
Sky Lagoon & Kickoff Dinner
You are now in the Land of Fire and Ice, yours to discover. Your group tour of Iceland starts with a relaxing visit to the Sky Lagoon and a delicious kickoff dinner, where you will meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers. Cheers to the start of your Icelandic adventure!
Today's Experiences
Airport transfer, Sky Lagoon geothermal spa
Meals Included
Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel Borg
Day 2
Reykjavik & Northern Lights
Join a driving tour of Reykjavik and take in some of the city’s attractions. If the skies are clear after dinner, you’ll have your first opportunity to see the Northern Lights.
Today's Experiences
Hallgrímskirkja Church, Harpa Concert Hall, Sun Voyager Sculpture, The Perlan, Laugavegur Street, Northern Lights Safari
Meals Included
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel Borg
Day 3
Silver Circle & Northern Lights
Discover a collection of fascinating attractions in the Silver Circle: waterfalls, small towns, Viking settlements, old churches, and another state-of-the-art geothermal spa. At night we hunt for the Northern Lights!
Today's Experiences
Hraunfossar and Barnafoss waterfalls, Borganes Settlement Center, Reykholt, Husafell Church, Northern Lights Safari
Meals Included
Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel Husafell
Day 4
Horses, Caves & Other Gems
A day of authentic gems in the heart of rural Iceland awaits you! Pet Icelandic horses and goats and learn about them. On top of that, explore the inside of a lava cave and relax in the thermal waters of Husafell Canyon Baths.
Today's Experiences
Icelandic horse breeding farm, Icelandic goat farm, Husafell Caves, Husafell Canyon Baths
Meals Included
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel Husafell
Day 5
Golden Circle & Northern Lights
Embark on a guided tour of the famous Golden Circle attractions, followed by a stop at nearby Friðheimar center to enjoy a fantastic greenhouse experience. At night we will go searching for the Aurora.
Today's Experiences
Gullfoss Waterfall, Geysir Geothermal Area, Thingvellir National Park, Fridheimar Tomato Farm, Northern Lights Safari
Meals Included
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel Kría
Day 6
Sensational South Coast
See, with your own eyes, the attractions that make the South Coast of Iceland so popular among visitors and locals: gorgeous waterfalls, black-sand beaches, and remote fishing villages.
Today's Experiences
Skogafoss and Seljalandsfoss Waterfalls, Dyrholaey Rock Formation, Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach
Meals Included
Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel Kría
Day 7
Grand Finale: the Blue Lagoon
After a delicious breakfast, we will take you to the world-famous Blue Lagoon, where you will enjoy its healing waters. Then, you will be driven to the airport in a luxury vehicle. Until next time, Iceland!
Today's Experiences
Blue Lagoon geothermal spa, airport transfer
Meals Included
Breakfast
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Scandinavia Tour FAQs
After landing at Keflavík Airport, you will travel to your hotel in Reykjavík. Located in the heart of Iceland’s capital city, Hotel Borg offers the best in both style and comfort. Following check-in, connect with your Tour Director before a visit to the Sky Lagoon. Relax in the warm waters of the geothermal lagoon and soak off your jet lag as your gaze upon incredible views of the North Atlantic. End your day with a gourmet kickoff dinner where you will get to know your fellow travelers and taste delicious Icelandic dishes. Your group tour of Iceland has officially started!
After breakfast, join a driving tour of Iceland’s capital. Notable sights include the famous Hallgrímskirkja Church, Harpa Concert Hall and the unique Sun Voyager sculpture. Following your tour, you will have free time to experience the city on your own. End your day with a delectable dinner and a drive to view the Northern Lights, if the skies are clear that night. If they are not, don’t worry. We will have many other opportunities!
Day 3 is dedicated to Iceland’s Golden Circle, which is made up of three must-see sights: Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir geothermal area and Thingvellir National Park. Nearby, at Fridheimar, you will enjoy a beautiful show with Icelanic horses and some organic, tomato-based delicacies as well. Following your guided tour of the Golden Circle, we will drive to Landeyjahöfn harbor and board a ferry to the Westman Islands. The short 45-minute boat ride will give you a new perspective of Iceland’s south coast. When the ferry docks on the main island, Heimaey, you might even spot a brave sheep grazing on the rocky cliffs surrounding you! Enjoy a delectable dinner at Hotel Vestmannaeyjar, your cozy accommodation for the evening.
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