Iceland Adventure: Northern Lights & Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Experience Overview
There’s no doubt Iceland has an alluring atmosphere that’s impossible to ignore. On this perfectly paced seven-day adventure you'll journey through Iceland’s varied landscapes and see some of the best sites in this island country. Kick off your adventure by joining your CEO for a city tour of Reykjavik. Next up, you'll hike through Þingvellir National Park, meeting the famous Icelandic horse, exploring lava caves, and chasing waterfalls, followed by a well-earned soak in geothermal hot springs at the Sky Lagoon. Oh, and make sure to be on the lookout for those spectacular Northern Lights, they're worth the trip all on their own.
Highlights
- Keep your eyes peeled for dazzling displays of the Northern Lights
- Explore the Golden Circle and meet the famous Icelandic horse
- Spend time soaking in the Sky Lagoon outside of Reykjavik
- Enjoy an immersive day tour of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula.
Trip Details
Product Code: 2346
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Budget
Transport: Walking, Private vehicle.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Classic
Tour Operator:
G Adventures
Supplier Code: ELWS
Starts: Reykjavik, Iceland
Finishes: Reykjavik, Iceland
Duration: 7 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Average
Includes
Activities
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Wellness Moment: Sky Lagoon Geothermal Hot Springs, Reykjavik
- Lava caving (Leiðarendi Cave)
- 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
- Day tour of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula
- Sky Lagoon entrance
- Reykjavik CEO-led City Tour
- Transport to/from all included activities and between all destinations
Accommodation
- Hotels (4 nts), Icelandic guesthouse (2 nts).
- 6 breakfasts, 2 dinners
Transport
- Walking, Private vehicle.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $3419 ($488 /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
This morning join an optional snorkeling to the Thingvellir Silfra (where the tectonic plates meet). Spend free time in Reykjavík before an evening a guided tour through the city with your CEO and some time at the beautiful Sky Lagoon for a warm soak.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Take a tour of the city, learning more about its history, architecture, people and culture.Activity - Enjoy a uniquely Icelandic experience, a warm geo thermal bath overlooking the water near the city.Free_time - Enjoy free time to further explore Reykjavik on your own. Maybe opt to float between the tectonic plates.Accommodation - Hotel Cabin
Day 6: Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Today explore Snaefellsnes Peninsula. Made famous by Jules Verne's Journey to the center of the Earth, the region is known to features many of Iceland's unique landscapes on one peninsula. Stop in small fishing towns and discover beautiful vistas along the way. Today you get Iceland in a nutshell.
Winter or summer, the Snæfellsnes peninsula is one of the most scenic destinations in Iceland. This place is magical and spellbinding with moss-covered lava fields, picturesque mountains, gorgeous black sand beaches, roaring ocean waves, charming little villages, and great vistas from sea cliffs. It's a long day, but well worth it.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Explore the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, visiting places such as Kirkjufell, or 'Church Mountain', on the north shore, Ólafsvík and Arnarstapi villages, and Djúpalónssandur pebble beach.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Hotel Cabin
Day 7: Reykjavik
Depart at any time.
Meals included: Breakfast
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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
Aaron H. - Traveled, December 2023
This was a good trip over a beautiful landscape. The guide was excellent. I only downgraded it slightly because December is probably not the best time to offer this trip. With only 4-5 hours of daylight everyday, this limits the kinds of activities that can be done. This trip in October or March would probably be perfect because there is still a good probability of seeing the Northern Lights, but there would be more daylight for the other activities.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/17/2023
Yavuz S. - Traveled, December 2023
Well organised tour and everything work really well and our CEO Hilmar was great
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/17/2023
Melissa C. - Traveled, December 2023
We had a fabulous guide for this Iceland adventure. Hilmar had the skills to organize, lead, and inform us about the many aspects of Icelandic life.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/17/2023
Erika C. - Traveled, November 2023
The trip was amazing and the CEO Herdis was so helpful and organised and super friendly. A great trip. Highly recommend!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/10/2023
Chiara C. - Traveled, November 2023
The country is amazing and during the winter time it's totally worth. The house we spent day DAY2 and DAY3 is a great place and the Sky Lagoon experience is memorable
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/10/2023
Michael G. - Traveled, November 2023
Everything was planned in advance, well thought out, and delivered on time. When something had to be cancelled (because of weather), other options were quickly added and as a customer I didn't have any disruptions in my experience.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/10/2023
Cody S. - Traveled, November 2023
It was great, if there was one thing to change it would be to see more sites that aren',t flooded with other tourists
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/10/2023
Margaret M. - Traveled, November 2023
Traveling with G Adventures really takes the stress of planning out of everything and worying about everyday transportation away. All of the plans are scheduled to fit the time of the day perfectly and provide a range of activity. For those reasons I would highly recommend G Adventures to another traveler. The only thing that I wish was improved was the communication of confirmation of the bookings. Like the hotel, extra add-on options, and other activities.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/10/2023
Alexandra G. - Traveled, November 2023
Great experience with guides, tours
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/10/2023
Molly G. - Traveled, November 2023
We got to see so much and operations were run in an efficient manner. There was some flexibility and the tour guide was knowledgeable
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/10/2023
Laverne C. - Traveled, November 2023
Our CEO and guide Krzysztof Zalewski made the 7 day experience through Iceland the most amazing holiday I've ever had with my family. He set the tone at orientation that the other 13 people we would be traveling with are our 'holiday family'. We stayed connected, laughed, high lighted each experience we had at the end of each day. The 2 days we spent has a holiday family on the private horse farm in the guest house was awesome!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/26/2023
Astrid H. - Traveled, November 2023
Easy and good overall organisation
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/26/2023
Sophie C. - Traveled, November 2023
Trip is all organized, meeting friendly people
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/26/2023
Eden Z. - Traveled, November 2023
Small overall group sizes leads to a more intimate experience. G Adventures CEOs have always been - in my experience - highly motivated, knowledgeable, and excellent at engaging with their groups.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/26/2023
Kavya T. - Traveled, November 2023
I've only had positive experiences with G Adventures both times I've traveled with them. This style of travel ensures that you get to experience not only the locations you are interested in but also the people that make that place so wonderful.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/26/2023
Lisa S. - Traveled, November 2023
The trip was well organized fantastic itinerary and i like thr small group!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/12/2023
Danielle S. - Traveled, November 2023
Very well organized. Was exactly as described. Having the personal touch and experience of the CEO was great!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/12/2023
Jessica B. - Traveled, November 2023
It was an easy and fun way to see a lot in a short amount of time.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/12/2023
Sophie H. - Traveled, November 2023
Good support with traveling
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/12/2023
Kelly A. - Traveled, November 2023
Great experience, very knowledgeable CEO and so many extra activities and gems I didn't expect.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/12/2023
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