Tour overview

This 8-day winter journey explores Iceland in comfortable hotels, with the chance of the Northern Lights. A local leader travels with the group, which numbers no more than twelve, in a private minibus. You stay seven nights in hotels, including a feature stay at Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon, with breakfast daily and four dinners.

After a welcome dinner in Reykjavik you follow the Golden Circle and south coast waterfalls to Skaftafell, and spend a night beside the glaciers.

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You visit the icebergs of Jökulsárlón and Diamond Beach, explore Reykjavik with your leader, then spend two nights on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula among lava fields, black churches and Kirkjufell mountain.

The physical rating is low. This journey suits travellers who want Iceland's winter landscapes in comfort.

Trip highlights

  • A welcome dinner (Day 1)
  • The Golden Circle (Day 2)
  • Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon (Day 3)
  • Jökulsárlón and Diamond Beach (Day 4)
  • Kirkjufell (Day 6)
  • Northern Lights hunting

Your route

11 stops from Reykjavik to Reykjavik

8-day route: Reykjavik – Golden Circle – Hella – Skaftafell – Jökulsárlón – Reykjavik – Snæfellsnes – Reykjavik
  1. Reykjavik Day 1
  2. Thingvellir National Park Day 2
  3. Gullfoss Day 2
  4. Hvolsvöllur Day 2
  5. Vík Day 3
  6. Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon Day 3
  7. Jökulsárlón Day 4
  8. Reykjavik Day 4
  9. Hotel Snaefellsnes Days 5–6
  10. Kirkjufell Day 6
  11. Reykjavik Days 7–8

Why choose this tour

Winter Iceland in comfort. A night beside the glaciers.

Best suited to

  • Travellers who value comfort
  • Northern Lights seekers
  • Photographers
  • Couples and solo travellers
Icebergs in the Jokulsarlon lagoon

Day-by-day itinerary

8 days from Reykjavik, Iceland to Reykjavik, Iceland

  1. Day 1 · Reykjavik Reykjavik

    A welcome dinner.

    Hotel
    Hotel Reykjavik Centrum
    Meals
    Dinner
  2. Day 2 · Thingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, Hella Golden Circle

    The Golden Circle.

    Hotel
    Landhotel Hella
    Meals
    Breakfast
  3. Day 3 · Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Skaftafell South coast

    By the glaciers.

    Hotel
    Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  4. Day 4 · Jökulsárlón, Diamond Beach, Reykjavik Jökulsárlón

    Icebergs.

    Hotel
    Hotel Reykjavik Centrum
    Meals
    Breakfast
  5. Day 5 · Reykjavik, Snæfellsnes Snæfellsnes

    A city tour.

    Hotel
    Hotel Snaefellsnes
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  6. Day 6 · Kirkjufell, Snæfellsjökull National Park Snæfellsnes

    Lava and mountains.

    Hotel
    Hotel Snaefellsnes
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  7. Day 7 · Reykjavik Reykjavik

    Back to the capital.

    Hotel
    Hotel Reykjavik Centrum
    Meals
    Breakfast
  8. Day 8 · Reykjavik Reykjavik

    The journey ends.

    Meals
    Breakfast
Kirkjufell mountain in winter

Where you stay

  • Reykjavik (1 night) Hotel Reykjavik Centrum
  • Hella (1 night) Landhotel Hella
  • Glacier Lagoon (1 night) Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon
  • Reykjavik (1 night) Hotel Reykjavik Centrum
  • Snæfellsnes (2 nights) Hotel Snaefellsnes
  • Reykjavik (1 night) Hotel Reykjavik Centrum

Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.

What's included

Included

  • Accommodation 7 nights in hotels
  • Meals 7 breakfasts and 4 dinners
  • Private minibus and arrival transfer
  • Golden Circle and south coast sightseeing
  • Jökulsárlón and Diamond Beach
  • Snæfellsnes Peninsula
  • Local leader throughout

Not included

  • Flights
  • Meals not included 6 lunches and 3 dinners
  • Optional activities
  • Travel insurance and personal spending
Glacier ice on the black sand of Diamond Beach

This trip might not be for you if…

Honest disclaimer — please read

  • You want a budget trip
  • You dislike cold weather
  • You want an active holiday
  • You want flights included — they are not

Good to know

Meals by day Breakfast: Days 2–8 · Lunch: none included · Dinner: Days 1, 3 and 5–6
Gullfoss waterfall in snow

In pictures

Departures & prices

From £2,956 per person, twin share, tour only. 49 upcoming departures.

Frequently asked questions

How do I book this tour?

Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.

What financial protection do I get?

Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.

Do I need a visa for Iceland?

No, UK citizens can visit Iceland visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180.

Will I see the Northern Lights?

Sightings depend on clear skies and solar activity, so they cannot be guaranteed, but the tour visits in the best season and away from city lights.

What are the hotels like?

Comfortable hotels, including a feature stay at Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon.

Which meals are included?

Breakfast daily and four dinners.

Can I have my own room?

A single supplement may be available; otherwise solo travellers share with someone of the same gender.

How many people travel together?

No more than twelve travellers, with a local leader.

Can you tailor the trip?

Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.

What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?

If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.

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Tailor-made option

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