About this trip
Five days in Iceland built around winter's two big draws: the chance of Northern Lights and the strange calm of geothermal landscapes against the cold.
You'll cover the Golden Circle properly, on foot and by minibus, taking in national park trails, lava caves, and waterfalls, with a stop to meet Icelandic horses along the way.
It's a small-group, fully guided trip at a moderate pace, aimed squarely at travellers visiting over the darker winter months when the lights are most likely to show.
What you'll do
- Watch for the Northern Lights on clear winter nights
- Hike through Þingvellir National Park
- Meet Icelandic horses at a local farm
- Explore a lava cave
- Visit geothermal hot springs
- Chase waterfalls around the Golden Circle
- Timed for Christmas and New Year, so expect cold, dark winter conditions
- Northern Lights sightings depend on weather and are never guaranteed
- Moderate pace with some hiking involved
Worth it if you want stunning Icelandic landscapes and a genuinely excellent guide. Think twice if Northern Lights are your main priority—they're not actively hunted.
- Guides consistently manage multiple roles brilliantly: driving, cooking, history, emergency medicine, and group bonding seamlessly.
- Northern Lights advertised prominently but treated as self-serve; most sightings required separate paid tours or independent hunting.
- Packed itinerary covers Golden Circle, glaciers, geysers, caves, waterfalls, and local food experiences in just 5 days efficiently.
- Days are jam-packed with activities; not ideal if you're seeking a genuinely relaxing, slow-paced holiday experience.
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Departing in Sep is cheapest — from £1,305, about 34% below the priciest month (Jan).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Reykjavik · 29 Sept – 30 Sept
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