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Our Winter Bite-sized Trips

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Iceland Itineraries

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Unique and small-scale stays
Off-the-beaten track journeys
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A trip to Iceland during the winter is a magical experience, with frozen waterfalls, dramatic landscapes blanketed in snow, and the Northern Lights in all their glory. Some activities are only available in the winter, such as the ice caves at Vatnajökull glacier.

How does it work?

Explore our regions and pick your favourite bite-sized trips.
Add them to your travel plan and send it our way.
Your Iceland Specialist will stitch it all together into a personalised holiday, made just for you.

Or, if you’d prefer something ready-made, our itineraries are good to go. You can book them as they are or chat with your Specialist about adding extra experiences. Get in touch with our destination experts to start planning.

Welcome to Reykjavik!

Itinerary:
Reykjavik
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
Price:
from £ 495.- per person (excluding flights)

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Reykjavik is the northernmost capital city in the world and offers you a relaxed place to start to your Iceland adventure. There are plenty of boutique cafes and restaurants for you to enjoy, whilst admiring the modern architecture all around you.

Geyser erupting with people watching

Spouting Geysers & Crashing Falls

Itinerary:
Flúðir - Secret Lagoon
Duration:
2 days / 1 night (flexible)
Price:
from £ 160.- per person (excluding flights)

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Some of Iceland’s most famous landmarks can be found in the Golden Circle, an area of geothermal activity. On this trip you’ll stay overnight in the countryside town of Flúðir to get ahead of the day trippers and see highlights such as the Strokkur geyser and Gullfoss waterfall whilst they are still quiet.

Geyser erupting with people watching

Vikings & Volcanoes

Itinerary:
Skógafoss - Seljalandsfoss - Vik - Sólheimajökull
Duration:
2 days / 1 night (flexible)
Price:
from £ 315.- per person (excluding flights)

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Iceland has one of the most active volcanic landscapes in the world. White peaks on the horizon, impressive lava plains and deep craters set the scene. On this trip, you will visit two of Iceland’s most photogenic waterfalls, Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss, and if you’re travelling in the winter you’ll hike up the Sólheimajökull glacier. We’ll arrange for you to spend the night in a charming guesthouse that is perfectly located for you to access all the nearby highlights.

Iceland has one of the most active volcanic landscapes in the world. White peaks on the horizon, impressive lava plains and deep craters set the scene. On this trip, you will visit two of Iceland’s most photogenic waterfalls, Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss, and if you’re travelling in the winter you’ll hike up the Sólheimajökull glacier. We’ll arrange for you to spend the night in a charming guesthouse that is perfectly located for you to access all the nearby highlights.

iceland blue lagoon

Secrets of the Blue Lagoon

Itinerary:
Keflavik
Duration:
2 days / 1 night (flexible)
Price:
from £ 145.- per person (excluding flights)

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In the south of Iceland, float around the country’s most popular lagoon, the Blue Lagoon. Treat yourself to a well-deserved warm bath or massage. It’s a relaxing way to end to your adventurous Iceland road trip. We’ll book you into a comfortable hotel near the airport for a good nights sleep. You’ll come away with lots of wonderful memories and return home well rested.

iceland blue lagoon

people hiking on glacier

Glacier hikes in Skaftafell

Itinerary:
Eldhraun - Skaftafell - Vatnajökull National Park
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
Price:
from £ 440.- per person (excluding flights)

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Strap on the crampons, keep your pickaxe at the ready and enjoy the crunch of ice beneath your feet as you explore the Vatnajökull glacier, Europe’s largest ice cap. Clamber between ice gorges and bright blue caves on this exciting trip to Skaftafell.

people hiking on glacier

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Legends of the lava fields

Itinerary:
Sprendisandur - Landmannalaugar National
Duration:
2 days / 1 night (flexible)
Price:
from £ 415.- per person (excluding flights)

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On this trip you will step into the rugged Icelandic interior. Travel along dusty gravel roads, right through rivers and barren wasteland. Along the way, see the basalt waterfall at Aldeyjarfoss and the spectacularly coloured mountains of Landmannalaugar.

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people riding horses on green landscape with mountains in background

Saddle up at Saudárkrókur

Itinerary:
Saudárkókur
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
Price:
from £ 425.- per person (excluding flights)

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Travelling in Iceland means seeing a different landscape every few hours. On this trip you won’t be exploring by car or on foot, but on the back of the Icelandic horses. During this module, you will discover the Saudárkrókur region, known for its remote farms and undulating landscapes. We’ll book you into a cosy guesthouse and organise a local guide to give you the full experience.

people riding horses on green landscape with mountains in background

red house with lush green garden and mountains in background

Snaefellsnes by the Sea

Itinerary:
Snaefellsnes
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
Price:
from £ 495.- per person (excluding flights)

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The paved roads will leave you alone for the next few days, as you turn to the western peninsula of Snaefellsnes. Climb up to the lighthouse at Stykkisholmur, enjoy the view of the fjord and take a walk along the steep coast with its bird cliffs at Hellnar. We’ll book you into a cosy guesthouse and take you horse riding along the coast. In your free time you can take in the daily scenes in the nearby fishing village, where daily fresh catch is brought into the harbour.

The paved roads will leave you alone for the next few days, as you turn to the western peninsula of Snaefellsnes. Climb up to the lighthouse at Stykkisholmur, enjoy the view of the fjord and take a walk along the steep coast with its bird cliffs at Hellnar. We’ll book you into a cosy guesthouse and take you horse riding along the coast. In your free time you can take in the daily scenes in the nearby fishing village, where daily fresh catch is brought into the harbour.

red house with lush green garden and mountains in background