kirkjufell mountain under the northern lights in snaefellsnes peninsula

4-Day Iceland Guided Tour Winter Thrill From West to South

Duration

4 Days

Season

Winter (Oct. - Apr.)

Tour Level

Easy

Max Group Size

18 PAX

Description

We’ve included some of our top tour options in this multiday trip package. You will discover the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, sometimes referred to as “Iceland in a nutshell,” a hidden jewel in the West. Magnificent and attractive locations may be found in Snaefellsnes, including infinite black beaches, moss-covered lava fields, volcanic craters, and coastal cliffs crowned by the volcanic glacier Snæfellsjökull. After having visited the West, you will go to the Golden Circle, which is home to Thingvellir National Park, the forceful waterfall Gullfoss, and the famed geyser Strokkur. The two waterfalls, Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss, as well as the well-known Black Sand Beach, Reynisfjara, are located along the South Coast. The journey concludes with a visit to the Vatnajökull Glacier region, home of the breathtaking Glacier Lagoon Jökulsárlón. Here, you may explore Europe’s largest glacier and explore a blue ice cave. At night, our guide will give you a forecast of the Northern Lights. When the weather is right, he will then recommend locations close to the hotel where you may see the stunning Northern Lights.

Included

Transport in a minibus from the Capital, Reykjavík
Wi-Fi access in the minibus
Accommodation for 3 nights (private bathroom, breakfast included)
Professional English-speaking guide
Glacier Hike & Ice Cave Tour with a certified Glacier Guide
Northern Lights under the right conditions
Personal travel advisor
Icelandic taxes

 

Not Included

Meals, drinks, and entrance costs, unless otherwise noted
Personal Travel Insurance
Any services not listed above as “included”

Itinerary

Day 1
Highlights

Ytri Tunga Beach & Seal Colony

Búðakirkja Old Black Church

Arnarstapi Fishing Village

Lóndrangar Basalt Pinnacles

Djúpalónssandur Black Sand Beach

Kirkjufell Famous Mountain

Northern Lights (if conditions allow)

Good to Know
  • A 24-inch suitcase is included. Add additional bags for storage while making a reservation.
  • Choose your Reykjavík pick-up point from a drop-down menu when making a reservation.
  • Northern Lights are a random phenomenon and cannot be guaranteed by the operator.
kirkjufell mountain in snaefellsnes peninsula

On the morning of the tour, we’ll begin our journey at 8 a.m. in Reykjavík. After everyone has boarded the minibus, we’ll set off on our adventure toward Snæfellsnes, a stunning volcanic region in western Iceland. Ytri-Tunga Beach hides a charming secret—a seal colony. Seals are often seen lounging on the rocks, and you can watch them from a distance as they are both friendly and inquisitive. Further along the south coast of the peninsula, Búðakirkja stands as a quaint black church amid lava fields.

 

The small fishing village, Arnarstapi, is renowned for its dramatic coastal cliffs formed from ancient volcanic activity. Often considered Iceland's most picturesque harbor, it includes stone arches and a natural marine geyser. Enjoy a coastal walk with tales of Bárður, the legendary half-man, half-troll. Further west, the Lóndrangar pinnacles are impressive basalt formations, remnants of a larger crater, standing 75 meters tall along the southern coast. These cliffs are a haven for seabirds, including puffins. Very close to them you can find a black sand beach with historical significance, Djúpalónssandur. The beach bears the remains of a 1948 shipwreck, serving as a powerful reminder of nature's force.

 

Kirkjufell, or "The Church Mountain," is a distinctive peak known from Game of Thrones, shaped by glaciers 12,000 years ago. It's one of Iceland’s most photographed sites, especially when framed by the nearby Kirkjufellsfoss waterfall.

 

At the hotel, your guide will provide information on the chances of seeing the Northern Lights and recommend nearby viewing spots if conditions are favorable. While sightings are not guaranteed, we’ll strive to find the best locations. The optimal viewing period is from September to March.

Day 2
Highlights

Geysir Geothermal Area

Gullfoss Waterfall

Þingvellir National Park

Good to Know
  • Weather and road conditions may lead to modifications of the schedule with attractions varying in order or becoming unavailable.
Parc national de Thingvellir

The geothermal area of Geysir is home to a lot of vibrant hot springs. Every five minutes, a geyser known as Strokkur erupts up to 35 meters high. The area is named after the first known spouting hot spring in the world, "Geysir," which is now extinct but lives on through having given its name to all geysers.

 

The magnificent Gullfoss is created when water from Langjökull, Iceland's second-largest glacier, melts and cascades down a deep gorge. A picture-perfect moment awaits you on a beautiful day when you can see the Langjökull glacier in the distance and take in a rainbow in the waterfall's mist!

 

Next, we travel to the location where the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates are diverging from one another. A finer and sharper image of this huge geographic activity is available nowhere else on the globe. Thingvellir National Park is significant for its role in Icelandic national history. Here, in 930 AD, the Icelanders established their parliament, the site of the chieftains' summertime gatherings. The translation of the term Thingvellir is "Parliament Plains."

Day 3
Highlights

Seljalandsfoss Waterfall

Skógafoss Waterfall

Blue Ice Cave

Northern Lights (if conditions allow)

Good to Know
  • You will visit naturally formed ice caves which are ever-changing and thus unique for each year.
crystal blue ice cave in iceland

Your first major stop is Seljalandsfoss, a dramatic waterfall where you can take a short walk behind the falls. Packing a raincoat is recommended to avoid getting wet, and the powerful backdrop makes for an incredible photo opportunity. Further east, you'll visit Skógafoss, a magnificent 60-meter waterfall nestled in a small valley. There's a stairway along the gorge leading to the top, offering breathtaking views from the ledge above.

 

Your adventure will continue as you head toward one of Iceland’s massive glaciers, part of the 9% of the country covered in ice. Upon arrival, you will gear up with crampons, helmets, and ice axes, and set off on a hike towards the glacier. As you trek across the glacier, you will encounter deep crevasses, swirling moulins, and other impressive ice formations. There may also be an opportunity to explore an ice cave, though this depends on the glacier's condition and the weather, so it can't be guaranteed.

 

Like the night before, if conditions are favorable, you might have the chance of experiencing the Northern Lights!

Day 4
Highlights

Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon

Diamond Beach

Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach

Good to Know

Expect to back to Reykjavík at 8 p.m. unless weather or road conditions slow us down

Lagon de glace jokulsarlon avec des icebergs

Jökulsárlón, a 200-meter-deep lagoon, is filled with icebergs from the Breiðamerkurjökull glacier. You’ll also visit Diamond Beach, where smaller icebergs sparkle like diamonds on the black sand, creating a stunning contrast.

 

Explore Reynisfjara's black sand beach, known for its powerful waves and unique basalt pillars. In the distance, you'll see the cliffs of Dyrhólaey, a birdwatcher's paradise in summer. Afterward, we'll return to Reykjavik, aiming to arrive by 8 p.m., depending on weather and road conditions.

Price from p.p.
179,876 ISK

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