South coast
Waterfalls and black sand
Seljalandsfoss, the Skógar Folk Museum, Skógafoss and Reynisfjara beach connect volcanic landscapes with rural heritage.
Land of the Northern Lights in 5 Days
5 days and 4 nights
Availability: Selected arrivals from 02/09/2027 to 13/04/2028, on request
Keflavík
Keflavík
Min Age : 8 years
Overview
From Iceland’s capital to the waterfalls of the south coast, this five-day tour brings together Reykjavík, the Reykjanes Peninsula, geothermal bathing at the Blue Lagoon and the landscapes of the Golden Circle. Two nights in Hella include a programme to observe the northern lights, always subject to natural conditions.
The programme includes four nights in the Comfort category, four breakfasts and three days of touring by road with an English-speaking guide or driver-guide. Shared arrival and departure transfers operate without a guide. The scheduled group has up to 40 participants; flights, lunches and dinners are not included.
Arrivals from 2 September 2027 to 13 April 2028 · Specific dates on request
The northern lights are a natural phenomenon and sightings are not guaranteed. Accommodation and availability are subject to confirmation.
Route overview
Your journey
Arrival and departure through Keflavík Airport. Reykjavík hosts nights 1 and 4; Hella is the base for nights 2 and 3, with a return after the south coast visits.
Route: Keflavík → Reykjavík → Reykjanes Peninsula and Blue Lagoon → Hella → Seljalandsfoss → Skógar and Skógafoss → Reynisfjara → return to Hella → horse stables and geothermal greenhouse → Geysir → Gullfoss → Þingvellir → Reykjavík → Keflavík.
- By road, including the return to the airport
Schematic route, not an indication of contracted roads, distances or travel times. The horse farm and greenhouse on day 4 will be specified during the operation of the trip.
Approved documentary map, adapted to a website format. Natural Earth geographic base, public-domain data.
Memorable experiences
Journey highlights
Three encounters with the landscapes and culture of southwest Iceland.
Reykjavík and Reykjanes
The capital and geothermal waters
A panoramic tour of the capital precedes the landscapes of Reykjanes and bathing at the Blue Lagoon, with admission, a towel, a mask and one drink included.
Golden Circle
Between Geysir, Gullfoss and Þingvellir
Geothermal fields, a waterfall and the national park come together on the day of the return to the capital. This stage also includes Icelandic horse stables and a greenhouse.
Trip profile
Who is this trip for?
A compact itinerary for travellers wishing to explore Iceland’s capital and south with organised logistics and English-speaking guidance during visits.
- Volcanic landscapes and photography
- Northern lights and nature
- Couples, friends and groups with shared interests
- A first trip to Iceland
Important: minimum age: 8 years. Cold, wind, rain, slippery surfaces and changes to the programme require preparation. Northern lights sightings are not guaranteed.
Images: Skógafoss, Kirill Petropavlov, Unsplash License; Reykjavík, kallerna, CC BY-SA 3.0, adaptation under the same licence; Gullfoss, Raphael Koh, CC0 1.0. Approved documentary crops and format conversion. Landscapes and snow conditions vary with the season.
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Banner photograph: Francisco Diez / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0. Cropping, resizing and conversion to WebP. Illustrative photograph of the northern lights in Iceland; sightings depend on natural conditions.
What's included
- 4 nights’ accommodation with private bathroom, as specified in the itinerary.
- 4 breakfasts, on days 2 to 5.
- 3 days of touring by road with an English-speaking guide or driver-guide.
- Shared Flybus arrival and departure transfers, without a guide.
- Blue Lagoon admission, including a towel, one mask and one drink.
- Admission to the Skógar Folk Museum; visits to Icelandic horse stables and a geothermal greenhouse.
- Northern lights programme on two nights in the area around the accommodation in Hella.
- Use of a torch and anti-slip shoe grips; Wi-Fi on the bus.
What's not included
- Flights.
- Lunches, dinners and meals not specified as included.
- Personal expenses and additional services.
- Optional northern lights cruise and other separately requested services.
The single supplement is compulsory for anyone occupying a room alone and is itemised in the price breakdown. Extra nights and special Christmas or New Year departures are not included in this material.
Frequently asked questions
Are the northern lights guaranteed?
Presentations and searches on the two nights in Hella help explain this natural phenomenon. Observation depends on solar activity, cloud cover and local conditions. Travellers must allow for the possibility of no sighting, even with the scheduled programme.
What language is used and how large is the group?
An English-speaking guide or driver-guide accompanies the three touring days. This is a scheduled, shared tour with up to 40 participants. The guide meeting takes place on the morning of day 2; for the planned accommodation in Reykjavík, the stated window is 8:30–8:45 a.m. The final time and meeting point will be confirmed on the voucher.
How do the transfers work?
The trip begins at Keflavík Airport with a shared Flybus transfer to the accommodation in Reykjavík. This service operates without a guide or a personalised airport welcome; boarding instructions will be provided on the voucher.
Does the Comfort category mean four stars?
The combination brings together an urban property in Reykjavík and a base in Hella for exploring the south coast. Comfort is the accommodation category for this programme and does not equate to a four- or five-star classification. Planned hotels or similar, subject to booking confirmation.
Are children and triple rooms accepted?
The minimum age is 8. The 20% discount for children aged 8–11 requires sharing with two adults; the arrangements and price must be addressed in a specific quotation. One person may request the trip in single accommodation with the corresponding supplement. Double occupancy assumes two people sharing a room. Triple occupancy requires specific confirmation, with no rate published in this material.
What can be booked separately?
A northern lights cruise in Reykjavík and private transfers can be requested separately. These services are not included in the package prices and are subject to confirmation. The two nights of northern lights programming in Hella are already included in the itinerary, without a guarantee of sightings.
Do the listed dates guarantee availability?
All bookings are on request. A date appearing in the schedule does not confirm a place; operation, hotels, prices and availability will be reconfirmed before booking.
How do I confirm the trip?
Confirm the departure, accommodation, complete booking price and optional services. Amendment and cancellation terms will be provided in the specific proposal. Rates and availability are subject to reconfirmation.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Iceland’s capital
The trip begins at Keflavík Airport with a shared Flybus transfer to the accommodation in Reykjavík. This service operates without a guide or a personalised airport welcome; boarding instructions will be provided on the voucher.
Depending on your arrival time, the rest of the day is free to relax or explore the capital independently before the guided visits begin the following morning.
No meals included · Overnight in Reykjavík
Day 2
The capital, Reykjanes and the Blue Lagoon
After breakfast, meet the guide and take a panoramic tour of Reykjavík. The route continues to the Reykjanes Peninsula, where hot springs, mountains and volcanic landscapes introduce the contrast between the earth’s activity and Iceland’s coastline.
In the afternoon, enjoy time for geothermal bathing at the Blue Lagoon, with a towel, one mask and one drink included. The journey continues along the south coast to Hella, the base for the next two nights. After nightfall, the programme introduces the northern lights phenomenon and offers observation in the area around the accommodation, conditions permitting.
Breakfast · Overnight in Hella
Day 3
Between Seljalandsfoss, Skógar and Reynisfjara
After breakfast, the tour follows the south coast towards the Eyjafjallajökull region. The first stop is Seljalandsfoss, whose narrow cascade drops from the hillside. In Skógar, the folk museum introduces Icelandic rural life through everyday objects and traditional turf-covered buildings.
The landscape takes centre stage again at Skógafoss waterfall. Further along, Reynisfjara beach, near Vík, reveals the black sand and cliffs that characterise this stretch of coast. After the visits, return to Hella for a second evening of northern lights programming.
Presentations and searches on the two nights in Hella help explain this natural phenomenon. Observation depends on solar activity, cloud cover and local conditions. Travellers must allow for the possibility of no sighting, even with the scheduled programme.
Breakfast · Overnight in Hella
Day 4
Icelandic horses and the Golden Circle
The day begins with visits to Icelandic horse stables and a geothermal greenhouse. Next, the Golden Circle brings together the geothermal fields of Geysir, Gullfoss waterfall and Þingvellir National Park, where the landscape meets the history of Iceland’s ancient parliament.
In the late afternoon, return to Reykjavík for the final night of the trip. An evening northern lights cruise can be requested separately, subject to weather, operation and availability.
Breakfast · Overnight in Reykjavík
Day 5
Return through Keflavík Airport
After breakfast, a shared Flybus transfer without a guide takes you to Keflavík Airport. This concludes the services for the itinerary through the capital, the landscapes of the south and the Golden Circle.
Breakfast · No overnight stay
Prices and hotels
Prices per person
Per-person reference prices in the Comfort category, in US dollars (USD), for the listed arrivals in the 2027–2028 season. USD is the base currency; displays in other currencies are indicative estimates. The band refers to the paying travellers in this booking, not the bus capacity.
Opening reference: November 2027 to April 2028, 1–5 paying travellers
| Paying travellers in the booking | Per person, double occupancy | Total, single occupancy |
|---|---|---|
| 1–5 | US$ 2.410,10 | US$ 3.405,58 |
| Paying travellers in the booking | Single supplement already included in the total above |
|---|---|
| 1–5 | US$ 995,48 |
September 2027
| Paying travellers in the booking | Per person, double occupancy | Total, single occupancy |
|---|---|---|
| 1–5 | US$ 2.794,32 | US$ 4.139,09 |
| 6–9 | US$ 2.726,17 | US$ 4.038,14 |
| 10–14 | US$ 2.661,26 | US$ 3.941,99 |
| 15–19 | US$ 2.599,37 | US$ 3.850,32 |
| 20–24 | US$ 2.540,29 | US$ 3.762,81 |
| 25–29 | US$ 2.429,84 | US$ 3.599,20 |
| 30–40 | US$ 2.328,60 | US$ 3.449,24 |
| Paying travellers in the booking | Single supplement already included in the total above |
|---|---|
| 1–5 | US$ 1.344,77 |
| 6–9 | US$ 1.311,97 |
| 10–14 | US$ 1.280,73 |
| 15–19 | US$ 1.250,95 |
| 20–24 | US$ 1.222,52 |
| 25–29 | US$ 1.169,36 |
| 30–40 | US$ 1.120,64 |
October 2027
| Paying travellers in the booking | Per person, double occupancy | Total, single occupancy |
|---|---|---|
| 1–5 | US$ 2.532,35 | US$ 3.632,61 |
| 6–9 | US$ 2.470,59 | US$ 3.544,02 |
| 10–14 | US$ 2.411,76 | US$ 3.459,63 |
| 15–19 | US$ 2.355,68 | US$ 3.379,18 |
| 20–24 | US$ 2.302,14 | US$ 3.302,38 |
| 25–29 | US$ 2.202,05 | US$ 3.158,80 |
| 30–40 | US$ 2.110,29 | US$ 3.027,18 |
| Paying travellers in the booking | Single supplement already included in the total above |
|---|---|
| 1–5 | US$ 1.100,26 |
| 6–9 | US$ 1.073,43 |
| 10–14 | US$ 1.047,87 |
| 15–19 | US$ 1.023,50 |
| 20–24 | US$ 1.000,24 |
| 25–29 | US$ 956,75 |
| 30–40 | US$ 916,89 |
November 2027 to April 2028, 6–40 paying travellers
| Paying travellers in the booking | Per person, double occupancy | Total, single occupancy |
|---|---|---|
| 6–9 | US$ 2.351,32 | US$ 3.322,52 |
| 10–14 | US$ 2.295,33 | US$ 3.243,40 |
| 15–19 | US$ 2.241,95 | US$ 3.167,97 |
| 20–24 | US$ 2.191,00 | US$ 3.095,98 |
| 25–29 | US$ 2.095,74 | US$ 2.961,37 |
| 30–40 | US$ 2.008,42 | US$ 2.837,98 |
| Paying travellers in the booking | Single supplement already included in the total above |
|---|---|
| 6–9 | US$ 971,20 |
| 10–14 | US$ 948,07 |
| 15–19 | US$ 926,02 |
| 20–24 | US$ 904,98 |
| 25–29 | US$ 865,63 |
| 30–40 | US$ 829,56 |
Two people share the double room. Travellers on their own use the 1–5 band with single accommodation. The single total already adds the published base price and supplement: do not add the supplement again. For mixed bookings, add the unit prices and applicable single supplements. No complimentary place is assumed.
Triple occupancy, children, optional services and services outside the package require a specific quotation. Group confirmation depends on the departure’s capacity, limited to 40 participants.
Prices are subject to availability and reconfirmation at the time of booking.
Arrival calendar
Arrivals from 2 September 2027 to 13 April 2028, with the final trip ending on 17 April 2028. All bookings on request; August 2027, 4 January 2028 and special Christmas and New Year departures are excluded.
| Month | Arrival days |
|---|---|
| September 2027 | 02, 07, 09, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28 and 30 |
| October 2027 | 05, 07, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26 and 28 |
| November 2027 | 02, 04, 09, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25 and 30 |
| December 2027 | 02, 07, 09, 14 and 16 |
| January 2028 | 06, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25 and 27 |
| February 2028 | 01, 03, 08, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24 and 29 |
| March 2028 | 02, 07, 09, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28 and 30 |
| April 2028 | 04, 06, 11 and 13 |
All bookings are on request. A date appearing in the schedule does not confirm a place; operation, hotels, prices and availability will be reconfirmed before booking.
Payment and conditions
- International payments are received through our Wise account. Choose either full payment upfront with a 3% discount or a 25% deposit at purchase, with the balance payable up to 40 days before the trip.
- For bookings made 40 days or less before departure, full payment is due on confirmation.
- The 3% full-payment discount can be combined with applicable promotions, with discounts applied successively. It applies to the package, excluding local taxes, third-party charges and expressly excluded services.
- International payment instructions will be provided in your proposal.
- USD is the base currency. Any equivalent shown in another currency is indicative; the payment details will be specified in the accepted proposal.
Confirm the departure, accommodation, complete booking price and optional services. Amendment and cancellation terms will be provided in the specific proposal. Rates and availability are subject to reconfirmation.
Planned hotels
The combination brings together an urban property in Reykjavík and a base in Hella for exploring the south coast. Comfort is the accommodation category for this programme and does not equate to a four- or five-star classification. Planned hotels or similar, subject to booking confirmation.
| City and nights | Planned hotel | Accommodation |
|---|---|---|
| Reykjavík 2 nights: 1 and 4 |
Hótel Klettur Official website ↗ |
Room with private bathroom |
| Hella 2 nights: 2 and 3 |
Stracta Hotel Official website ↗ |
24 m² studio with private bathroom |
The programme includes four breakfasts. Lunches and dinners are at the travellers’ own expense. Spa offers, views, other room categories or services advertised by the hotels are not automatically included in the package.
Bed configuration and the final property are subject to confirmation. Single occupancy requires the stated supplement; triple occupancy is handled on request only.