5-Day West Iceland, Ice Cave and Northern Lights Adventure from Reykjavik

After a Reykjavik hotel pickup, head to many of the major destinations around the Snaefellsnes peninsula, including Deildartunguhver hot spring, Hraunfossar waterfall, and Gerduberg basalt columns. During the evening, hunt for the northern lights—as you will on several nights of the tour—if weather permits.

After breakfast on the second morning, head toward the Arnarstapi fishing village and then stop at Vatnshellir Cave and Hellnar before continuing to Djupalonssandur beach. Before heading back to Reykjavik for the night, snap pictures of photographer-favorite Kirkjufell mountain.

The third day brings you to the Golden Circle. See three of the region’s most popular attractions: Thingvellir National Park, Geysir, and Gullfoss waterfall. Spend the rest of the day visiting Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss waterfalls and Reynisfjara black-sand beach. Spend the night in Vik.

The fourth day is spent on a glacier adventure. Visit Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon and an ice cave in Vatnajökull, one of the largest ice caps in Europe. Spend the night in the Skaftafell area.

On the last day, visit Vatnajokull for a glacier hike. Make a second visit to some of the sights from Day Three, and stop at Fjadrargljufur Canyon. Conclude your tour with a drop-off at your Reykjavik hotel.

Iceland, with its unearthly natural beauty, has a growing tourist scene and tons of guided trips to match. While most of them take just a few days to visit the South Coast and West Iceland separately, this tour stands out by exploring both regions in five days. Take your time, savor the glacial and volcanic landscapes, and don’t stress about transportation or accommodations.

Cancellation Policy: standard

Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours

Cancellation Notes: If you cancel at least 7 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Minimum age is 10 years
Please note that the order of the itinerary might change due to conditions in the areas
The success of the Northern Lights is very weather dependent
Ice caves are an ever-changing natural phenomena, the choice of which ice cave visited is made with your safety in mind
What to bring: Warm outdoor clothing, a waterproof jacket and pants, headgear and gloves
Good hiking shoes are recommended
This is a small group tour ensuring a more personal experience
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Please note that if you are a solo traveler and would like to have your own room then please contact the operator directly after the booking is confirmed. Otherwise you will be paired up in a shared twin room with another person of the same gender.
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers