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Iceland Northern Lights & Golden Circle

5 Days
From CAD $2,599

Best Rate
Guarantee

Trip Type
Small Group

Activity Level
Average

Rating

(20 reviews)

Experience Overview

Iceland's otherworldly aura seems to heighten at the winter months, when viewing of the Northern Lights is at its peak and the contrast between the cool, crisp air and its steaming geothermic hot springs heightens. Couple that with hiking through Þingvellir National Park, meeting the famous Icelandic horse, exploring lava caves, and chasing waterfalls, and you've got yourself a spectacular winter adventure like no other.

Highlights

Explore Iceland's glaciers and waterfalls
Keep your eyes peeled for dazzling displays of the Northern Lights
Explore the Golden Circle and meet the famous Icelandic horse

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Trip Details

Product Code: 2343

Tour Type: Small Group

Accommodation: Budget

Transport: Private vehicle, walking.

Guide Language: English

Travel Styles: Classic

Supplier Code: ELWI

Starts: Reykjavik, Iceland

Finishes: Reykjavik, Iceland

Duration: 5 days

Departures: Guaranteed

Physical rating: Average

Includes

Activities

Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Lava caving (Leiðarendi Cave)
Meet the famous Icelandic horse
Golden Circle sightseeing
Þingvellir National Park visit
Geysir Hot Spring visit
Gullfoss waterfall visit
Northern Lights viewing opportunities (2 nts)
Southern coast drive including Skógarfoss waterfall and Seljalndsfoss waterfall
Transport to/from all included activities and between all destinations

Accommodation

Hotels (2 nts), Icelandic guesthouse (2 nts).

4 breakfasts, 2 dinners

Transport

Private vehicle, walking.

Group Leader

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.

Price

Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $2599 (CAD $520 /day)

Itinerary

Day 1: Reykjavik

Arrive at any time.
Make your way to Reykjavík today to start your tour.

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.Accommodation - Hotel Cabin

Day 2: Reykjavik/Álftröð

Travel from Reykjavík to explore a lava cave and see the natural power of volcanoes first-hand. In the afternoon, get up close and personal with the famous Icelandic horse before returning to Álftröð. In the evening, you will have your first chance to see the Northern Lights out in the countryside.

Meals included: Breakfast,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Go beneath the earth's surface to discover how Iceland was created. Walk and crawl through the Raufarholshellir cave that was carved out by flowing volcanic lava, and marvel at the multi-coloured rock formations left in its path.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - The Icelandic horse is a very unique breed. Although small and at times pony-sized, Icelandic horses are long-lived and hardy. At our guesthouse, stop by the farm and learn all you need to know about the Icelandic horse, with a focus on its gait and unique character.Accommodation - Alftrod Guesthouse

Day 3: Álftröð

Travel to Sólheimajökull glacier and take some time to explore the area, visit the Skogar Museum or opt for a stunning hike. Drive the scenic southern coast and visit the Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls on the way back the guest house, before enjoying a homemade dinner.
The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon, and sightings will be dependent on weather conditions. G Adventures cannot guarantee that travellers booked on this tour will experience the Northern Lights.

Meals included: Breakfast,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Visit Skogar Museum and take a tour of one of Iceland's most iconic sights, a traditional turf house. Named after the turf used to create the walls and the roof, these cheap but effective houses helped the early Icelandic people to survive the region's harsh seasons. Learn about the construction of these homes, the families who lived there and how a unique culture evolved out of these humble communities.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Visit Skógafoss, one of the largest and most recognizable waterfalls in Iceland. The 60m (200 ft) high falls forms a constant mist that floats in the air, if viewed in the sunlight the mist can create rainbows. The sound and view of the thundering water cutting through the green hills make the falls a must-see on any trip to Iceland. Activity - Seljalandsfoss is a 60m (196 ft) tall waterfall located along the popular ring road. Behind the flow of water is a path, allowing visitors to peek behind the curtain of water cascading over the rocks above.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Alftrod Guesthouse

Day 4: Álftröð/Reykjavik

Head to Þingvellir National Park. Visit sights like the Geysir Hot Spring and Gullfoss waterfall before transferring back to Reykjavik for one final evening with your new friends.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Discover one of the most impressive waterfalls in Iceland, Gullfoss, and complete the circuit known as the Golden Circle. This massive waterfall cascades over three “steps” before spilling into a large crevice. Fed by a glacier lake, the water passing through the falls can be a dark grey depending on how much sediment gets pushed through the river.Activity - See a variety of geothermal pools and the erupting hot spring Strokkur. Geysir is one of the oldest geysers recorded in the world, but is most often dormant. Strokkur erupts a spray of boiling hot water straight into the air about every ten minutes.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Stop at Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO world heritage site, to see the tectonic faults created by North American and Eurasian tectonic plates shifting apart. The Oxara river cuts through the largest rift in the valley, Almannagja, and leads to the Oxarafoss waterfall. Iceland’s parliament was also established in the area in 930. The park was later created to protect the remains of the open-air assembly grounds.Accommodation - Hotel Cabin

Day 5: Reykjavik

Depart at any time.

Meals included: Breakfast

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Tour Operator

G Adventures

G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.

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Reviews

Carmel L. - Traveled, December 2023

It was a great adventure, but could have been a bit better customer/guest service.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/30/2023

Alicia G. - Traveled, December 2023

I had a flawless travel experience with G Adventures.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/30/2023

Samuel K. - Traveled, December 2023

Highly enjoyed all aspects of the tour aside from having to share a room

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/30/2023

Erin L. - Traveled, December 2023

It depends on the persons wants and needs.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/30/2023

Katherine W. - Traveled, December 2023

Reliable and environmentally aware.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/30/2023

Essaadia Z. - Traveled, December 2023

I have seen beautiful Iceland in less than 5 days, which felt like 10 days. I loved every aspect of it.