See first-hand Iceland’s amazing natural forces on this best-selling winter visit to Iceland’s beloved South Shore region. Enjoy a great introduction to the land of Fire and Ice and a chance to hunt for the elusive northern lights.

Discover the unforgettable hidden powers that helped shape Iceland on this best-selling tour. Experience first-hand the island’s natural wonders such as Geysir, Gullfoss waterfall, the Glacial Lagoon, Eyjafjallajokull Volcano and the Blue Lagoon. Several overnights are in excellent locations for northern lights hunting.

New for 2019-2020: Special Departures:

Foodie Focus Version: Enhance your experience with added tasty treats and insights into Iceland’s culinary heritage

Special New Year’s Eve Departure: 27 December 2019, 7 days/6 nights:

This departure includes one extra night with an elegant Gala celebration dinner so you can celebrate New Year’s Eve in Reykjavík. You would take the following itinerary. Day 1- Reykjavik, Day 2: South Shore, Day 3: Vatnajokull National Park and the Glacier Lagoon/Diamond Beach, Day 4: Reykjanes and the Blue Lagoon and overnight in Reykjavik, Day 5: Open day in Reykjavik with Evening New Year’s Gala Celebration Dinner and party, Day 6: The Golden Circle and overnight in Reykjavik, Day 7: Departure

All departures are guaranteed with minimum of 2 participants

Maximum group size: 36 participants.

Highlights

Make great use of your time with this introductory tour of Iceland and its unique wonders
View first-hand many of the classic natural wonders, including the Golden Circle area, the Glacier Lagoon and Reynisfjara Beach
Walk between two continents at Thingvellir National Park
Experience the amazing variety in Iceland’s landscape, with volcanoes, glaciers, and waterfalls
Discover the powers of earth, water and fire and how they created Iceland—and our planet
Walk along the banks of the amazing, iceberg-filled Glacier Lagoon
Take stunning photographs at the dramatic Diamond Beach
Relax in the brilliant azure waters of the Blue Lagoon
Learn how Icelanders use geothermal power, including for baking
See famous Icelandic volcanoes and their impacts on the area around them
Relax each evening in specially-selected, quality hotels with private facilities
Discover and learn about Iceland from our hand-picked local guides, who are passionate and knowledgeable about Iceland
Take advantage of great value with included meals and activities

Included

Guided Coach Tour from day 2 to day 5
Expert local English-speaking guide from day 2 to day 5
Free Wi-Fi on board motor coach
Accommodation 2 nights in a standard room with facilities in Reykjavik
Accommodation 3 nights in a standard room with facilities in the countryside
Icelandic breakfast (except arrival day)
3 One-course local-cuisine dinners in the countryside with coffee/tea (Day 2, 3, 4)
Entrance fee to the Aurora Reykjavik Northern Lights Centre (day 2)
Instructions and assistance with setting up your camera for photographing the northern lights (day 2)
Visit to outdoor geothermal bakery and taste of steam-baked rye bread (day 2)
Entrance fee to the LAVA Centre and volcano film at the LAVA Centre Cinema (day 3)
Blue Lagoon admission, including towel rental, silica mud mask and one drink (day 5)
Use of crampons/cleats (if needed) for walking on snow/ice covered surfaces
Great photo stops
Seat rotation during the tour
Northern Lights guided hunt on foot one selected evening
Northern Lights hunting kit (use of flashlight, blanket and a hot drink)
Customer care service during office hours
24-hour Iceland Travel emergency line assistance while you are in Iceland

Also (Added Value):

Northern Lights “wake-up call” option during the night on days 2-4 (please note: available at most countryside hotels)

Not Included

Breakfast on arrival day
International airfare
Baggage porterage at airport/hotel
Personal travel insurance (highly recommended)
Swimsuit at the Blue Lagoon (rentals available)
Round-trip transfers between airports and hotels
Beverages, snacks, lunches, dinners unless otherwise noted in itinerary
Guaranteed early check-in (check-in time for most hotels in Iceland starts between 14:00 and 16:00 (2:00pm and 4:00pm)
Guaranteed late check-out
Any service not specifically listed under “included”

Important

Please note that northern lights are dependent on weather conditions. Sightings cannot be guaranteed.

Day 1: Arrival

Highlights: Reykjavik Hallgrimskirkja Tjornin National Gallery The Sun Voyager Perlan Parliament House

Important: If you have added extra nights in Reykjavík before your tour, the guide will meet your group for the start of the tour on Day 2 according to the standard “Hidden Powers and Northern Lights” itinerary.

Overnight stay in Reykjavik. Airport transfer is not included, but we are happy to help you arrange shared or private transfers.

Please note that check-in at most hotels starts at 14:00 (2:00pm).

Day 2: Thingvellir - Geysir - Gullfoss

Highlights: Gullfoss Geysir Thingvellir National Park

Approximate distance: ca150km / 93miles

Northern Lights Centre – National Park with Geological Wonders (UNESCO) – Exploding Geysers – The Famous Golden Falls

Start the day by visiting the fascinating Northern Lights Centre in Reykjavik for an exciting and informative presentation on the Northern Lights.

Then head onwards to Thingvellir National Park (UNESCO World Heritage site) where the world’s oldest parliament met for centuries on the shores of Iceland’s largest lake.

Continue through farmland areas to the geothermal fields of Geysir with bubbling mud pools and the high-spouting Strokkur hot spring. Last but not least, visit the dramatic two-tiered Gullfoss waterfall, a spectacular sight in winter when frozen mid-cascade. Stop at Skalholt, Iceland’s capital during the Middle Ages and now a culture centre with a beautiful church.

Dinner and overnight in the south coast area.

Day 3: South Shore - Eyjafjallajokull Volcano

Highlights: Eyjafjallajokull Seljalandsfoss Skogafoss Vík Reynisdrangar Cliffs

Approximate distance: ca229km / 143miles

Waterfalls – Lava Centre – Glacial Views – Black Sand Beaches

Drive along the south shore, an area of Iceland that is beautiful to view in the winter. This is one of the main farm regions of the country, and the road will pass by typical Icelandic farms, often with Icelandic horses in the fields.

This part of Iceland is home to the new Lava Centre, an interactive, high-tech educational exhibition depicting volcanic activity, earthquakes and the creation of Iceland over millions of years. Enjoy both the exhibit and viewing an interesting film about Icelandic volcanoes at the center’s cinema.

Stop at the spectacular waterfalls Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss. Head onwards, passing by Myrdalsjokull Glacier, to visit Reynisfjara beach. Take a walk on the black sands, and admire the extraordinary rock formations and thundering waves of the Atlantic Ocean.

Dinner and overnight stay in Kirkjubaejarklaustur area

Day 4: Skaftafell National Park - Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon

Highlights: Skaftafell National Park Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon Vatnajokull National Park

Approximate distance: ca255km / 158miles

Western Europe’s Largest National Park – Glacial Lagoon with Icebergs – Europe’s Largest Glacier

Today enter the southern area of Vatnajokull National Park, named after Europe’s largest glacier. This national park is also the largest one in Western Europe. Drive through vast sand plains created by glacial outwashes as you head east en route to the Vatnajokull area. Visit Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon where you can enjoy a breath-taking sight of icebergs floating in the fantastic 180m (591 ft.) deep glacial lagoon. Then view Svinafellsjokull, one of the most beautiful of the glacial outlets emerging from Vatnajokull. Visit the national park’s famous Skaftafell area, a site of outstanding natural beauty dominated by Vatnajokull glacier.

Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 5: Volcanic Areas - Hveragerdi - Blue Lagoon - Reykjavik

Highlights: Hveragerdi The Blue Lagoon

Approximate distance: ca348km / 217miles

Greenhouse Village – Thundering Waves – Geothermal Lagoon

Head towards the village of Hveragerdi, which is one of the few sites in the world located directly in the middle of a geothermal area. Hveragerdi is often called “The Flower Village” because of its many greenhouses heated by hot water from nearby springs. Follow along the coastline with its breathtaking waves and through a deserted community that once was a flourishing centre for the region.

On to the Reykjanes peninsula, where you can enjoy a dip in the famous Blue Lagoon, a unique wonder of nature with pleasantly warm, mineral-rich water in the middle of a black lava field.

Return to Reykjavik, where the evening is at your own leisure. Dinner is on your own.

Day 6: Departure

Highlights: Reykjavik Reykjavik City Museum Kjarvalsstadir National Museum Laugardalur

Breakfast at your hotel. Please note that this might be a light breakfast if you are taking an early morning departure flight. Transfer to the international airport for your departure flight. Airport transfer is not included, but we are happy to help you arrange arrange shared or private transfers. We recommend you depart your hotel no later than three hours before your departure flight.

Submit your review
Name:
Email:
Rating:	1 2 3 4 5
Review:

Check this box to confirm you are human.
Submit Cancel

Create your own review

Iceland Travel

Average rating:

4 reviews

Mar 27, 2019

by W. Wallace on Iceland Travel

My wife and I loved this tour, so many amazing things to see. Simon our tour bus driver was excellent. Fanny the tour guide represented Iceland wonderfully with her great wit, fantastic stories and historical facts. Would love to go back and visit in the summer.

Sep 10, 2018

by Margaret Glynn on Iceland Travel

This was an excellent five day tour that covered everything we wanted to see. Our driver and guide took good care of us, everything was clearly explained each day. We had looked into doing a trip ourselves and driving, but we weren't sure about driving in winter, and this ended up being a fantastic trip. Iceland is such a beautiful country!

Feb 1, 2017

by Bryn Davies on Iceland Travel

I just wanted to leave some feedback of our Hidden Powers and Northern Lights tour that my wife and I did in November 2016. Before we left the UK I had read a travel review that was a bit sniffy about the number of coach tours that operate in Iceland and I was a little fearful that we would be part of a tourism production line. Nothing could be further from the truth. As well as being guided to the best locations, our tour guide Olafur and our driver Gunnar gave us so much interesting information along the way that we would never have got from a self drive. The cameraderie on the coach and the Northern Lights hunt was excellent, and the food and service at the hotels was of the highest quality. Our only regret was not staying in Reykjavik for an extra night or two to give us more time to explore the city. Iceland is spectacularly beautiful and this was one of our best holidays we have ever had. I would not hesitate to recommend your guided tours to others. We will definitely return to do another one at some time. Thank you so much for arranging such enjoyable and good value tours!

Oct 20, 2016

by Mary Yang on Iceland Travel

„It was great value for money. We just got back and it was an awesome trip. Iceland is unearthly beautiful with so many amazing sites. We would love to go back to see more.“

Choose language

Choose your currency

Hidden Powers and Northern Lights Hunt – Winter Escorted Tour