Glaciers and Northern Lights: A Winter Discovery of Iceland

Visit the Blue Lagoon:

The Blue Lagoon geothermal spa is one of the most visited attractions in Iceland. Temperatures in the bathing and swimming area of the lagoon averages 37–39 °C (98–102 °F) and the waters, rich in minerals like silica, are reputed to help some people suffering from various skin ailments. The lagoon is man-made and fed by the water output of the nearby geothermal power plant Svartsengi, where superheated water is vented from the ground near a lava flow and used to run turbines that generate electricity. After going through the turbines, the steam and hot water pass through a heat exchanger to provide heat for a municipal water heating system. Then the water is fed into the lagoon for recreational and medicinal users to bathe in.

Private Northern Lights Tour:

This evening your guide will take you on a private tour to witness the magical Aurora Borealis: the Northern Lights. Depending on the cloud above Iceland, you may have the chance to see hues of greens, blues and violets dance across the night sky.

Reykjavik city tour:

Reykjavik revels in its reputation as being one of the most modern, forward thinking societies in Europe. The city tour includes all the major landmarks. We visit Reykjavik’s spectacular coastline and harbour area including Harpa, the latest edition to the Icelandic and international cultural scene. The Höfdi house is the venue of the “end of the cold war” meeting in 1986 between President Reagan and General Secretary Gorbachev. We also visit Reykjavik’s colourful old quarter with its quaint wooden houses and narrow streets. This private city tour also includes a stop at the Perlan Museum, which opened in 2017. The first exhibition is the Glaciers and Ice Cave exhibition which features a man made ice cave and an interactive show on glaciers in Iceland.

Wonders of Iceland exhibition:

Today you will see, hear and feel the power of volcanoes, earthquakes and geothermal energy at the Perlan museum's Wonders of Iceland exhibition, where you'll also find a 360° Observation deck as well as a real indoor ice cave.

Private tour of southern Iceland:

Today you'll be taken to Solheimajokull glacier to walk on the ice field and discover ice sculptures, ridges, and deep crevasses. Then explore an extraordinary black lava beach with icebergs scattered along the strand on this private-led tour.

Vatnajokull Ice Caves:

The Vatnajökull Glacier is the largest glacier in Europe and covers about 8% of Iceland. Various tongues edge down steep mountainsides, gently dominating the region’s coastline. Drive up the glacier aboard a super jeep for a short hike into a spectacular series of ice caves. Exploring these natural wonders makes for fantastic photography, with the caverns' glassy blue roof and tunnels strange formations creating otherworldly scenes.

Golden Circle and Langjökull Superjeep Tour:

The Golden Circle route is the most popular sightseeing tour in Iceland. Its proximity to the capital city definitely plays a part in that, but furthermore it shows you samples of some of the greatest sights Iceland has to offer. You’ll visit Thingvellir National Park, a stunning area on the UNESCO preservation list with amazing geological history and the place where the world’s oldest parliament was formed. Whilst you're there you will take a walk through Almannagjá gorge. Next stop will be at the world-famous Geysir hot spring, surrounded by dozens of other geothermal wonders. You will also see Gullfoss 'Golden Falls' waterfall. Then onto the mighty Langjökull glacier and then on your way down from the glacier you can enjoy serious jeep fun.

Snowmobiling in the Golden Circle:

Snowmobile through incredible Icelandic landscapes, enjoying the epic views and adrenaline rush.