Experience glaciers up close and walk in the footsteps of lava
Are you after a winter adventure in the Land of Fire and Ice? On this 5-day active winter trip to Iceland, you’ll walk inside one of the country’s largest lava tubes. The next day, you’ll be whisked up onto a glacier by super jeep.
From there, you’ll jump onto a snowmobile and ride the glacier’s surface. And you’ll also have the chance to explore an ice cave underneath another glacier. All with time to hunt down the Northern Lights and spend some time exploring Reykjavík.
If you’re an epic adventure lover, you’ll feel right at home on this trip where you’ll spend almost as much time below ground as above it.
On this tour you will...
Tour the iconic Golden Circle – expect waterfalls, geysers and more
Walk inside Raufarhólshellir, one of Iceland’s largest lava tubes
Ride a snowmobile across the vast Mýrdalsjökull glacier
See dazzling formations when you explore an ice cave
Hunt for the Northern Lights on an evening excursion
Enjoy a guided super jeep tour of Langjökull glacier
Top attractions
Downtown Reykjavík
Gullfoss
Geysir and Strokkur
Þingvellir National Park
Skógafoss
Seljalandsfoss
Why book a multi-day trip with Iceland Tours?
Start your tour on the date that suits you
Stay at the same place in Reykjavík for your whole trip
Travel on comfortable buses with free Wi-Fi
Effortlessly customize your trip with extra activities
24/7 emergency helpline in Iceland
Secure your booking with just a 5% deposit
Your 5-day bus & super jeep itinerary
Transfer from Keflavík International Airport to your hotel in Reykjavík (included).
Welcome to wintry Iceland, where your active adventure awaits. Spend your first day exploring Reykjavík, the buzzing capital. You could take a walk around the city’s old harbor before grabbing a bite at a local restaurant. Or relax in a hot tub before your first day of activities at one of the city’s excellent pools.
Highlights
Downtown Reykjavík
Included experiences, upgrade options & extra activities
UpgradeUpgrade - Arrival via Blue Lagoon
ExtraPerlan Museum Wonders of Iceland & Northern Lights Show
This morning, you’ll have the chance to actually walk inside an extinct Icelandic volcano. Stand inside the Raufarhólshellir cave, a hollow tube in the rock where lava would once have been rushing by. As you walk through the widest lava cave in Iceland, you’ll notice colorful rock formations in the walls left behind by the eruption 5,200 years ago.In the afternoon, you’ll return to Reykjavík and have time to continue exploring the city. Why not unwind with a coffee and slice of cake after your expedition?
In the evening
Spend the night on a magical Northern Lights hunt! Included with your package is a large group bus tour to a dark-skied location that’s perfect for spotting the lights.
You also have the option to upgrade to a small group excursion for a more intimate experience, or even a trip via super jeep or boat if you’re feeling adventurous!
Good to know: The Northern Lights (also called the Aurora Borealis) are a natural phenomenon and sightings cannot be guaranteed, even with clear skies. The tour may be canceled if weather conditions are unfavorable, but you’ll have the chance to join the same or a similar excursion for free later in your trip.
Hop in your super jeep in Reykjavík. First, your driver-guide will take you to Þingvellir (Thingvellir) National Park, the site of Iceland’s Viking-age parliament. It’s also the place where the European and North American tectonic plates are drifting apart.
Then you’ll head to Geysir, where the famous Strokkur geyser erupts 25 meters (80 feet) into the air. Here you can also see other geothermal formations like bubbling hot springs and mud pots.
Next you will round out the Golden Circle section of today’s tour by stopping at Gullfoss, one of the most spectacular waterfalls in Iceland.
Now you’ve whetted your appetite for adventure, you’ll head up onto the Langjökull glacier with your driver-guide. Your super jeep will navigate it with ease! Once you reach base camp, you’ll jump onto your 2-person snowmobile. Spend 1 hour exploring this mind-blowing glacial landscape.
You’re probably thinking you can’t get much closer to a glacier than this. Well, just wait for tomorrow.
Today, it’s time for your second super jeep expedition! This time you’ll be driven up onto the Mýrdalsjökull glacier, the fourth largest in Iceland. Put your glacier gear on and set off on a fully guided hike past spectacular ice formations and deep crevasses.
After a short while, you’ll reach Kötlujökull, where you’ll step into a jaw-dropping black and blue ice cave. This glacier sits on Katla, one of Iceland’s dormant volcanoes. Here you’ll see how the volcano and ice have interacted over centuries.
You’ll also stop at Seljalandsfoss waterfall, which you can actually walk behind. And if you’re traveling between 1 February and 15 November, you’ll also stop at its bigger brother Skógafoss just down the road.
Transfer from Reykjavík to Keflavík International Airport (included).
Depending on when your flight departs, you might have time for a warm dip in the Blue Lagoon before you jet off home. Why not arrive at the airport feeling fully relaxed and restored?
If you go for this option, you’ll be picked up from your hotel and driven to the Blue Lagoon. There you can store your luggage for a fee. Once you’re done, you’ll be taken on to Keflavík International Airport.
What’s included?
Budget, Comfort, or Quality accommodation every night
Continental breakfast every day
Airport transfer
Raufarhólshellir lava cave tour
Northern Lights guided bus tour
Golden Circle & snowmobiling tour
Katla Ice Cave – Under the Volcano tour
24/7 emergency helpline when you’re in Iceland
VAT, taxes & service fees
Flights to Iceland
Food & drink, unless otherwise stated
Attraction entrance fees, unless otherwise stated
Personal travel insurance
FAQs about our multi-day trips
Throughout your multi-day trip with Iceland Tours, you’ll be based in the Icelandic capital of Reykjavík or Akureyri the capital of the North. From here, you can join guided tours into the surrounding countryside to soak up the mind-blowing scenery. Your package will include at least one day trip, and depending on the length of your tour package you can opt to add more.
It’s worth bearing in mind that you won’t have the same guide throughout your trip. In fact, on each escorted group day trip from Reykjavík or Akureyri, you’ll get to meet a new guide and new fellow travelers.
What’s more, spending each night in the same accommodation means you don’t need to worry about unpacking and repacking during your trip. It also gives you the chance to experience more of the city’s restaurants, food halls, and bars. And you’ll have time to browse the local shops and visiting the city’s attractions.
When you opt for a multi-day package, you won’t be traveling with the same guide and group throughout your trip. This means that number of fellow travelers you meet on your guided excursions will vary depending on the activity.
For instance, if you’re going on an ice cave tour, your group could include a just a handful people. Meanwhile, a tour of the Golden Circle by bus will often be a larger group as you’ll likely be traveling by coach. And you’ll find evening Northern Lights tours are usually by coach too, although you have the option to upgrade to a small group, super jeep, or boat tour.
Depending on the excursion, your bus could be either a minibus or coach. Most buses will have free onboard Wi-Fi and charging points for your phone. Larger buses also have overhead compartments for stowing your bag and jacket.
It’s good to know that although there’s no restroom on the bus, your guide will make sure to include regular breaks throughout the journey.
Yes, all of these multi-day trips include airport transfers by bus from Keflavík International Airport to Reykjavík on arrival and departure.
On each morning of your trip, you’ll get a tasty continental breakfast at your accommodation. In most places, this is served buffet-style in a communal dining room.
With most packages, lunch and dinner are not included so you’re free to choose from all of the options available. In Reykjavík and Akureyri, you’ll be spoiled for choice when deciding where to eat.
Some festive packages include special meals. Check the ‘What’s included?’ section for the individual package to find out exactly what you’ll get.
If your package features longer day tours, you’ll find that the guide will factor in lunch and restroom stops. But it’s still good to come prepared by packing a few snacks and plenty of water. And if you prefer, you could bring a picnic lunch rather than eat out.
Absolutely! You can customize your package by:
- Picking your level of accommodation (Budget, Comfort, or Quality)
- Extending your stay with extra nights in Reykjavík at the start or end of your trip
- Adding optional activities, such as a food tour or glacier hike
