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6-Day Iceland Package: Northern Lights, Ice Cave and Glacier Lagoon

6 days / 5 nightsGroup: Small groupModerateSmall-group minibusAll agesWinter (Oct–Apr)
Visitor in a blue ice tunnelIce on the shore at sunsetNorthern Lights over the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoonNorthern Lights over a snowy mountain
Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon in winter

A 6-day Iceland itinerary for winter travellers: a Northern Lights tour, the Golden Circle and Blue Lagoon, a 2-day South Coast tour with a natural ice cave and glacier hike, and a day on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula.

Northern LightsGolden Circle & Blue LagoonIce cave & glacier hikeJökulsárlón Glacier LagoonSnæfellsnes Peninsula
  • Northern Lights tour on Day 1, with rescheduling and a free retry if no lights are seen
  • Golden Circle highlights plus Blue Lagoon comfort admission
  • Guided 2-day South Coast tour with one night in the countryside
  • Natural ice cave and glacier hike experience
  • Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach
  • Small-group tour of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula
  • Airport transfers included
  • One night of countryside accommodation and breakfast included

Your day, stop by stop

Click a stop for photos and practical tips.
1The rainbow street leading up to Hallgrímskirkja in ReykjavíkDay 1: Arrival, Reykjavík and Northern Lights tourAirport transfer, free time, then a Northern Lights small-group tour.
The rainbow street leading up to Hallgrímskirkja in ReykjavíkNorthern Lights over a snowy mountainColourful houses in central Reykjavík

You arrive at Keflavík International Airport and take the included transfer to Reykjavík, where there is free time in the city to settle in. In the evening a small-group Northern Lights tour heads out of town to look for the aurora, with rescheduling and a free retry if the lights do not show.

Overnight · Reykjavík
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2Gullfoss waterfallDay 2: Golden Circle and Blue LagoonÞingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, Kerið, then the Blue Lagoon.
Gullfoss waterfallStrokkur geyser erupting at sunriseThe Blue Lagoon at dusk

A small-group tour of Þingvellir National Park, the Geysir geothermal area, Gullfoss waterfall and the Kerið crater. The day ends at the Blue Lagoon, with Comfort admission included, before you return to Reykjavík for the night.

Overnight · ReykjavíkIncludes · Blue Lagoon comfort admission
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3Visitor inside a blue ice caveDay 3: South Coast, ice cave and glacier hike (Day 1 of 2)Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, then a natural ice cave and glacier hike.
Visitor inside a blue ice caveSkógafoss waterfallSeljalandsfoss waterfall

Begin the guided 2-day South Coast tour with Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss, then continue to the glacier region for a natural ice cave and glacier hike experience, followed by an overnight stay in South Iceland.

Overnight · South IcelandIncludes · One night's accommodation and breakfast
4Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon in winterDay 4: Jökulsárlón, Diamond Beach and Reynisfjara (Day 2 of 2)Glacier lagoon, Diamond Beach and the black-sand coast.
Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon in winterIce on the shore at sunsetThe basalt cave at Reynisfjara black sand beach

The second day of the South Coast tour visits Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon and nearby Diamond Beach, then the black sand beach at Reynisfjara and Vík, before you return to Reykjavík in the evening.

Overnight · Reykjavík
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5Kirkjufell mountain reflected in still waterDay 5: Snæfellsnes Peninsula small-group tourKirkjufell, Arnarstapi, Djúpalónssandur and Snæfellsjökull.
Kirkjufell mountain reflected in still waterThe Gatklettur stone arch at ArnarstapiThe black pebble cove at Djúpalónssandur from above

A full day on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, sometimes called 'Iceland in miniature', taking in Kirkjufell, Ytri Tunga, Búðir, Arnarstapi, Lóndrangar and Djúpalónssandur, with views of Snæfellsjökull when conditions allow.

Overnight · Reykjavík
6The rainbow street leading up to Hallgrímskirkja in ReykjavíkDay 6: Reykjavík and departureFree time, then the airport transfer.
The rainbow street leading up to Hallgrímskirkja in ReykjavíkColourful houses in central ReykjavíkDay 6: Reykjavík and departure

Use any remaining time in Reykjavík before the included airport transfer to Keflavík International Airport.

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About the 6 day Iceland itinerary

This 6-day itinerary is aimed at winter travellers who want to see several of Iceland's best-known regions without self-driving in winter conditions. It was put together by local, Iceland-based travel planners with an eye on realistic travel times and seasonal limits.

The trip opens in Reykjavík with a Northern Lights tour and a full-day Golden Circle and Blue Lagoon outing, then heads east on a guided 2-day South Coast tour that includes waterfalls, a natural ice cave, a glacier hike, Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, Diamond Beach and an overnight stay in the countryside.

Back in Reykjavík, a full day is spent on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula in West Iceland, taking in mountains, lava fields, fishing villages, beaches and the glacier-topped Snæfellsjökull volcano.

This is an active schedule, with four full touring days and one overnight outside Reykjavík. The Northern Lights tour runs on the first evening to leave the rest of the week flexible; if it's rescheduled or no lights are seen, a free retry is offered subject to availability.

Included

  • Airport transfers on arrival and departure
  • Northern Lights small-group tour
  • Golden Circle and Blue Lagoon small-group tour with comfort admission
  • Guided 2-day South Coast tour with ice cave and glacier hike
  • One night of accommodation and breakfast during the South Coast tour
  • Snæfellsnes Peninsula small-group tour

Not included

  • Reykjavík accommodation (booked separately)
  • Lunch and dinner
  • Travel insurance

What to bring

  • Warm, waterproof outer layers
  • Sturdy waterproof boots for the glacier hike
  • Hat, gloves and warm socks
  • A change of clothes for the overnight stop

Good to know

  • Reykjavík accommodation is not included; only the one countryside night during the South Coast tour is included
  • The glacier hike and ice cave day involves walking on ice and uneven ground with a qualified guide
  • Best suited to the darker months, when the Northern Lights tour can run
  • Suitable for all ages, with a reasonable level of fitness helpful for the glacier hike

Questions people ask

Is Reykjavík accommodation included?

No, only the one night during the South Coast tour is included; you book Reykjavík nights separately.

What if the Northern Lights aren't visible?

The tour can be rescheduled, and if it runs but no lights are seen, you can rejoin free of charge on another night, subject to availability.

Is the ice cave natural or man-made?

It's a natural ice cave, visited with a qualified glacier guide as part of the glacier hike day.

Do we need a rental car?

No. All touring runs on a guided small-group basis with airport and tour transfers included.

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