Frozen Iceland Expedition with Northern Lights Views

About this tour

Discover the Wonders of Iceland with Mapshore!
Embark on an unforgettable 8-day journey around Iceland’s magical winter landscape, chasing Northern Lights and exploring the best of nature’s extremes.

Experience Iceland’s dramatic winter beauty on this 8-day guided adventure. Travel around the island’s iconic Ring Road, soaking in volcanoes, waterfalls, glaciers, fjords, and black sand beaches. Relax in geothermal baths, explore cultural gems, and chase the Northern Lights across pristine landscapes—all with expert guidance and cozy accommodations.

Day 1: Arrival in Reykjavik

• Activities:

  • Individual arrival at Keflavik International Airport

  • Transfer to hotel via Flybus shuttle (unguided)

  • Free time to explore Reykjavik city depending on arrival time

• Overnight: Reykjavík Natura Berjaya Iceland Hotels or similar

• Meals Included: None

Day 2: Volcano Crater, Fjords & Mountains

• Activities:

  • Meet your tour guide at 9:00 AM at the hotel

  • Visit Grábrók volcano crater for a short hike

  • Explore Glaumbær turf farm and folk museum

  • Travel through scenic fjords and mountains to reach Akureyri, North Iceland’s capital

• Overnight: Akureyri Berjaya Iceland Hotels or similar

• Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 3: Akureyri, Goðafoss, Lake Mývatn & Geothermal Baths

• Activities:

  • Morning optional whale watching tour (seasonal, April–October)

  • Visit Goðafoss waterfall (“Waterfall of the Gods”)

  • Explore Lake Mývatn’s lava formations and craters (Skútustaðir, Hverfjall, Kálfaströnd)

  • Relax in the geothermal Mývatn Nature Baths

  • Evening guided Northern Lights search

• Overnight: Mývatn Berjaya Iceland Hotels

• Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 4: Lava Labyrinth, Námaskarð Hot Springs & East Iceland

• Activities:

  • Walk through Dimmuborgir’s lava formations (known as “dark castles”)

  • Visit Námaskarð’s geothermal area (mud pools and fumaroles)

  • Drive through the lunar-like highlands to reach East Iceland

• Overnight: Hérað Berjaya Iceland Hotels or similar

• Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 5: East Fjords, Vatnajökull Glacier & Glacial Lagoon

• Activities:

  • Scenic drive through the East Fjords and fishing villages

  • Visit a local stone and mineral collection

  • View Vatnajökull—Europe’s largest glacier

  • Explore Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon and Diamond Beach

  • (Optional seasonal boat ride between icebergs: May–October)

• Overnight: Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon or similar

• Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 6: Glacier National Park, Lava Show & South Coast

• Activities:

  • Journey along the south edge of Vatnajökull National Park

  • Cross the Eldhraun lava field and drive through sandy south coast

  • Attend the Icelandic Lava Show (real molten lava demo)

  • Visit Reynisfjara black sand beach near Vík

  • See Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls

  • Evening Northern Lights spotting (weather permitting)

• Overnight: Stracta Hotel Hella or similar

• Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 7: Icelandic Horses & Golden Circle

• Activities:

  • Visit Friðheimar farm for Icelandic horse presentation & greenhouse tour

  • Explore Geysir geothermal fields (watch Strokkur erupt)

  • View Gullfoss waterfall (“Golden Falls”)

  • Tour Þingvellir National Park (UNESCO site, tectonic rift valley)

  • Short city sightseeing tour of Reykjavik

  • Optional Northern Lights evening tour (available for booking at hotel)

• Overnight: Reykjavík Natura Berjaya Iceland Hotels

• Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 8: Departure Day

• Activities:

  • Breakfast at hotel

  • Transfer to Keflavik International Airport via Flybus shuttle

  • End of tour, depart with unforgettable memories

• Meals Included: Breakfast