An exclusive five-day trip to Iceland's renowned natural wonders

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  • Personalised journeys from start to finish

  • Every trip helps support Conservation

  • Every detail taken care of

Itinerary highlights

  • Bathe in the thermal waters of the Blue Lagoon
  • Get right up close to nature and explore the Vatnajokull ice caves
  • Head out in search of the Northern Lights
  • Snowmobile across Langjokull, Iceland's second biggest glacier

What's included

  • Private tours and excursions
  • Luxury accommodation throughout
  • Meet and greet airport service
  • Full support from your travel designer and concierge before, during and after your trip
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At a glance

This action-packed five-day trip showcases the highlights of southern Iceland whilst shrouded in snow. A short and concise private tour, it brims with extraordinary natural experiences and unforgettable memories.

After a short stay in the vibrant capital of Reykjavik, we will head out to the countryside and away from the light pollution to maximize your chances of seeing the Northern Lights.. You’ll also get to soak in the geothermal waters of the Blue Lagoon.

Head further south, into the Golden Circle, where you will have the opportunity to walk on the ice field near Solheimajokull glacier discovering ice sculptures along the way. Your private tour of this region will also include a visit to the otherworldly Vatnajokull Ice Caves, and a superjeep tour of the mighty Langjökull glacier. Spend some time exploring the stunning Thingvellir National Park, and witness the mighty wonders of Geysir and Gullfoss waterfall.

Example trip itinerary

Days 1-3

Reykjavik

Flights & transfers

Transfer

Meet and greet at Reykjavik airport

Transfer

Private transfer to your hotel in Reykjavik

Accommodation in Reykjavik

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Visit the Blue Lagoon Visit the Blue Lagoon

The Blue Lagoon geothermal spa is one of the most visited attractions in Iceland. Temperatures in the bathing and swimming area of the lagoon averages 37–39 °C (98–102 °F) and the waters, rich in minerals like silica, are reputed to help some people suffering from various skin ailments. The lagoon is man-made and fed by the water output of the nearby geothermal power plant Svartsengi, where superheated water is vented from the ground near a lava flow and used to run turbines that generate electricity. After going through the turbines, the steam and hot water pass through a heat exchanger to provide heat for a municipal water heating system. Then the water is fed into the lagoon for recreational and medicinal users to bathe in.

Private Northern Lights Tour Private Northern Lights Tour

This evening your guide will take you on a private tour to witness the magical Aurora Borealis: the Northern Lights. Depending on the cloud above Iceland, you may have the chance to see hues of greens, blues and violets dance across the night sky.

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Reykjavik city tour Reykjavik city tour

Reykjavik revels in its reputation as being one of the most modern, forward thinking societies in Europe. The city tour includes all the major landmarks. We visit Reykjavik’s spectacular coastline and harbour area including Harpa, the latest edition to the Icelandic and international cultural scene. The Höfdi house is the venue of the “end of the cold war” meeting in 1986 between President Reagan and General Secretary Gorbachev. We also visit Reykjavik’s colourful old quarter with its quaint wooden houses and narrow streets. This private city tour also includes a stop at the Perlan Museum, which opened in 2017. The first exhibition is the Glaciers and Ice Cave exhibition which features a man made ice cave and an interactive show on glaciers in Iceland.

Wonders of Iceland exhibition Wonders of Iceland exhibition

Today you will see, hear and feel the power of volcanoes, earthquakes and geothermal energy at the Perlan museum's Wonders of Iceland exhibition, where you'll also find a 360° Observation deck as well as a real indoor ice cave.

Flights & transfers

Transfer

Private transfer to your hotel in the Golden Circle

Days 3-5

Golden Circle

Accommodation in Golden Circle

Private tour of southern Iceland Private tour of southern Iceland

Today you'll be taken to Solheimajokull glacier to walk on the ice field and discover ice sculptures, ridges, and deep crevasses. Then explore an extraordinary black lava beach with icebergs scattered along the strand on this private-led tour.

Vatnajokull Ice Caves Vatnajokull Ice Caves

The Vatnajökull Glacier is the largest glacier in Europe and covers about 8% of Iceland. Various tongues edge down steep mountainsides, gently dominating the region’s coastline. Drive up the glacier aboard a super jeep for a short hike into a spectacular series of ice caves. Exploring these natural wonders makes for fantastic photography, with the caverns' glassy blue roof and tunnels strange formations creating otherworldly scenes.

Gullfoss Waterfall
Golden Circle and Langjökull Superjeep Tour Golden Circle and Langjökull Superjeep Tour

The Golden Circle route is the most popular sightseeing tour in Iceland. Its proximity to the capital city definitely plays a part in that, but furthermore it shows you samples of some of the greatest sights Iceland has to offer. You’ll visit Thingvellir National Park, a stunning area on the UNESCO preservation list with amazing geological history and the place where the world’s oldest parliament was formed. Whilst you're there you will take a walk through Almannagjá gorge. Next stop will be at the world-famous Geysir hot spring, surrounded by dozens of other geothermal wonders. You will also see Gullfoss 'Golden Falls' waterfall. Then onto the mighty Langjökull glacier and then on your way down from the glacier you can enjoy serious jeep fun.

Snowmobiling in the Golden Circle Snowmobiling in the Golden Circle

Snowmobile through incredible Icelandic landscapes, enjoying the epic views and adrenaline rush.

Flights & transfers

Transfer

Private transfer to Reykjavik

Day 5

Reykjavik

Flights & transfers

Transfer

Private transfer to Reykjavik Airport

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