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Winter Adventure in Iceland: Road Trip Under the Northern Lights

8 days
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Start and end in Keflavik
4.6 (108 reviews)
  • Waterfall cascading down a rocky mountainside.
  • Aurora borealis over Kirkjufell mountain with snow and a waterfall.
  • Geyser eruption against a clear blue sky, sun visible in the corner.
  • Wide view of Gullfoss waterfall with surrounding landscape and people observing.
  • Geyser spewing steam into the sky in a barren landscape.
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  • Northern lights in the sky over a coastal area.
  • Black church with surrounding stone wall and grassy field.
  • Waterfall flowing next to a prominent mountain.
  • Ice chunks on a black sand beach at sunset.
  • Northern lights over a mountain with a reflection in the water.
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Northern Lights
Chase the aurora across glittering night skies
Private Tour
Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Self-guided
Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in German
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Keflavik to Reykholt

    Keflavik to Reykholt
    Landmarks
    Keflavik International Airport
  2. Day 2

    Snæfellsnes Peninsula

    Snæfellsnes Peninsula

    Optional Activities

    • Spot seals at Ytri-Tunga Beach
    • Visit Bjarnafoss waterfall (80 meters)
    • Visit the Black Church of Búðir
    • Walk through Raudfeldsgja gorge
    • Visit Djúpalónssandur black sandy beach and shipwreck
    • Hike Saxhóll crater
    • View Snæfellsjökull glacier
    • Visit Kirkjufell mountain
    • Visit Kirkjufellsfoss waterfall
    • Northern lights viewing (weather dependent)
    Landmarks
    Ytri-Tunga Beach
    Bjarnafoss
    Black Church of Búðir
    Raudfeldsgja Gorge
    Djúpalónssandur
    Saxhóll Crater
    Snæfellsjökull Glacier
    Kirkjufell
    Kirkjufellsfoss
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  3. Day 3

    Golden Circle

    Golden Circle

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Hraunfossar waterfalls
    • Visit Barnafoss waterfall
    • Visit Thingvellir National Park
    • Hike through Almannagja Gorge
    • View Öxarárfoss waterfall
    • Visit Haukadalur Valley geysers
    • Watch Strokkur geyser erupt
    • Visit Gullfoss waterfall
    • Visit Kerid Crater lake (admission payable on site)
    Landmarks
    Hraunfossar
    Barnafoss
    Thingvellir National Park
    Almannagja Gorge
    Öxarárfoss
    Strokkur Geyser
    Gullfoss
    Kerid Crater
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  4. Day 4

    South Coast Waterfalls

    South Coast Waterfalls

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Seljalandsfoss waterfall and walk behind it
    • Visit Skógafoss waterfall
    • Spot the plane wreck at Sólheimasandur
    Landmarks
    Seljalandsfoss
    Skógafoss
    Sólheimasandur Plane Wreck
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  5. Day 5

    Skaftafell & Jökulsárlón

    Skaftafell & Jökulsárlón

    Optional Activities

    • Hike to Svartifoss waterfall at Skaftafell National Park
    • Visit Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon
    • Visit Diamond Beach
    • Visit Vestrahorn at Stokksnes peninsula (admission payable on site)
    • Northern lights viewing at Vestrahorn (optional, admission payable on site)
    Landmarks
    Skaftafell National Park
    Svartifoss
    Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
    Diamond Beach
    Vestrahorn
    Stokksnes Peninsula
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  6. Day 6

    Reykjavik

    Reykjavik

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Hallgrímskirkja church and observation deck
    • Explore Reykjavik harbor area
    • View Harpa concert hall
    • Visit Perlan Museum with ice cave and aurora show (optional, payable locally)
    Landmarks
    Hallgrímskirkja
    Harpa Concert Hall
    Perlan Museum
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  7. Day 7

    Reykjanes Peninsula

    Reykjanes Peninsula

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Krýsuvík hot springs
    • Visit Fagradalsfjall volcano
    • Visit Gunnuhver high-temperature area
    • Walk across Brúin milli heimsálfa continental plates bridge
    Landmarks
    Krýsuvík Volcano System
    Fagradalsfjall Volcano
    Gunnuhver
    Brúin milli heimsálfa
  8. Day 8

    Return

    Return
    Landmarks
    Keflavik International Airport

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Tour ID: 258373

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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before September 5th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 5th, 2026, a minimum payment of 2% is required to confirm your booking with journaway DACH. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 50 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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