Trip Overview

Experience the magic of Iceland in winter on this immersive six-day journey through the country’s dramatic southern landscapes.

From Reykjavík’s colorful streets and lively culture to glacier-covered volcanoes, black sand beaches, roaring waterfalls, and steaming geothermal fields, each day reveals another side of this striking island nation. Travel along the famed South Coast, walk across a glacier with crampons, soak in the mineral-rich waters of the Blue Lagoon, and witness bubbling mud pots and erupting geysers in one of the world’s most geothermally active regions.

Along the way, enjoy uniquely Icelandic experiences including horseback riding on the beloved Icelandic horse, sampling traditional cuisine, and learning about the folklore and legends woven into everyday life. Evenings are spent scanning the dark Arctic skies for the elusive Northern Lights, adding an element of wonder to an already unforgettable adventure. This active sightseeing journey combines natural beauty, cultural discovery, and cozy winter charm in one extraordinary trip.

Maximum group size: 14

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Highlights

  • Explore Iceland’s dramatic winter landscapes of glaciers, volcanoes, waterfalls, and black sand beaches
  • Experience bubbling mud pots and erupting geysers in one of the world’s most geothermally active regions
  • Ride the iconic Icelandic horse and learn what makes the breed unique
  • Walk across a glacier with crampons and expert guidance
  • Search for the elusive Northern Lights in Iceland’s dark winter skies

Inclusions

  • A local guide and an AGC guide depending on group size
  • Five nights double occupancy accommodation, single supplements may be available
  • All meals throughout the trip (5 each breakfasts, lunches, and dinners)
  • Ground transportation with a private group vehicle and driver
  • All entrance fees and activities as described in the itinerary
  • Airport transfer on the final day
  • Gratuities for restaurant staff and the local guide and driver
Not included: International airfare to and from Iceland, arrival airport transfer, alcoholic beverages, personal expenses, gratuities for the AGC guide, and Travel Insurance.

Trip Info


This trip is designed for active women in good physical condition who want to combine hiking and sightseeing. Most trip activities are not strenuous though prepared for each day to be very full. For trips that are rated level 2, participants should be walking regularly at a brisk pace 3 to 4 days a week for 35 - 45 minutes prior to trip beginning.


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This trip is more accurately described as active sightseeing rather than activity-based. We will be getting on and off the bus to walk through thermal areas, behind waterfalls, on a safely guided glacier hike with crampons, and to black sand beaches, etc. There are a couple of short hikes but Iceland in March is not really suitable for extensive hiking.

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Rewind and relax from your adventure filled days in comfortable and luxurious hotels. We will be staying in 3- and 4-star accommodations. Rooms will be double-occupancy, with a few single supplements available for an additional fee. We'll spend our first and last nights at a centrally located hotel in Reykjavík. While traveling through Southern Iceland, we will staying in smaller, locally run hotels in the countryside.

All participants are guaranteed their own bed. A limited number of single supplement rooms may be available for an additional cost and can be selected during booking if available.

See the FAQs below for more details about accommodation options.

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Itinerary

Below is the proposed itinerary for the trip. As is true on any adventure travel trip, plans for any specific day may be modified due to weather considerations, unforeseen circumstances, new opportunities, and group interests.

DAY 1
Our first meeting will be in the hotel lobby before noon. After introductions, the adventure starts with a driving tour of the city, including stops at the 'Pearl' and Hallgrimskirkja Church. Your Icelandic guide will introduce the history and the culture of this beautiful city and Iceland and answer all the questions you may already have. Lunch will be at the Pearl, giving you plenty of time to visit the exhibits, videos, and planetarium. After returning to the hotel, enjoy a few hours to relax or continue exploring on your own—Reykjavík is a wonderfully walkable city filled with colorful streets, public art, cafés, and shops. Your guides will be happy to point out museums, galleries, historic sites, and local attractions, as well as Reykjavík’s famous hot dog stand, a favorite stop for both locals and visitors. This free time is a great opportunity to enjoy at your own pace before regrouping in the lobby for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.

Included Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: Skuggi Hotel (or similar), Reykjavík
Daily Activities: Sightseeing
DAY 2
After an extensive buffet breakfast, set out for a full day exploring Iceland’s famed Golden Circle, a route showcasing dramatic landscapes, rich history, and powerful geothermal forces. Begin at Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the historic home of Iceland’s Parliament from 930 to 1798. Thingvellir is also one of the few places where the separation of the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates is clearly visible. Walk through its striking rift valley scenery before continuing to the family-run Friðheimar farm, where tomatoes and vegetables are grown year-round in geothermal greenhouses. Enjoy lunch surrounded by lush tomato plants while learning about Iceland’s innovative approach to greenhouse farming. In the afternoon, visit the Geysir Hot Springs area, home to bubbling geothermal pools and erupting geysers, including Strokkur, which shoots water 75–100 feet into the air. Continue to the magnificent Gullfoss waterfall, where the Hvítá River plunges into a rugged canyon.

From Gullfoss, travel through classic Icelandic farmland to a family-run horse farm set among rolling hills with volcano views. Meet the stables’ resident Icelandic horses and learn about this unique Viking-era breed, known for its smooth “tölt” gait. Then enjoy a one-hour guided ride across the countryside before continuing on to your country hotel in Hvolsvöllur.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: Hotel Lóa (or similar), Hvolsvöllur
Daily Activities: Walking, Geothermal park, Horseback Riding
DAY 3
After a hearty breakfast with homemade bread and other local selections, we will begin our journey along Iceland’s spectacular South Coast. This morning, we’ll visit the interactive Lava Centre in Hvolsvöllur for a fascinating look at the volcanic and tectonic forces that continue to shape Iceland’s ever-changing landscape. Then journey along Iceland’s spectacular South Coast, stopping at the iconic Seljalandsfoss waterfall, where a path lets you walk behind the cascading water for a unique view through the falls. Then on to the powerful Skógafoss waterfall, one of Iceland’s largest and most impressive falls, and Dyrhólaey promontory, with sweeping coastal views. As we journey on to Southeast Iceland, take in the dramatic scenery that has made Iceland known as the “Land of Fire and Ice,” where volcanoes, glaciers, rugged coastlines, and the forces of nature shape nearly every horizon.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: Hotel Klaustur (or similar), Kirkjubæjarklaustur
Daily Activities: Lava Centre, Walking, Sightseeing
DAY 4
Today, explore the breathtaking landscapes of Southeast Iceland with visits to Skaftafell National Park, Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, and Diamond Beach. We begin with a hike in Skaftafell, a stunning area within Vatnajökull National Park, Europe’s largest national park, which encompasses a breathtaking collection of peaks and glaciers along with varied flora and fauna. Continue to Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, where massive icebergs break away from Breiðamerkurjökull glacier and drift across the serene blue waters toward the sea. Nearby, visit Diamond Beach, where glistening chunks of ice wash ashore on the black sand beach, creating one of Iceland’s most striking natural contrasts. Two James Bond movies were filmed in this fantastic location and floating among the ice you may spot seals, eider ducks, and, even witness the glacier calving into the crystal turquoise waters. In the evening, we will return to our previous night’s hotel for a delicious dinner and rest—perhaps with a chance to glimpse the Northern Lights.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: Hotel Klaustur (or similar), Kirkjubæjarklaustur
Daily Activities: Walking, Sightseeing
DAY 5
Today’s adventures showcases two of Iceland’s most iconic natural wonders: dramatic black sand beaches and a guided glacier hike on Sólheimajökull glacier. Begin along the South Coast with a visit to the nearby Reynisfjara black sand beach, where crashing Atlantic waves, volcanic sands, and towering basalt cliffs create an unforgettable landscape. The next adventure is a thrilling yet safe glacier hike on Sólheimajökull, an outlet glacier of the mighty Mýrdalsjökull ice cap. Equipped with crampons and glacier safety gear, join an expert glacier guide to explore a fascinating world of ice formations, deep crevasses, and rugged glacial terrain while learning how Iceland’s glaciers are shaped by the country’s powerful volcanic and climatic forces. Afterward, we will transfer back to Reykjavík and enjoy a farewell dinner together to to reflect on the incredible landscapes, experiences, and adventures shared throughout the journey.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: Skuggi Hotel (or similar), Reykjavík
Daily Activities: Glacier hike
DAY 6
On this last day of your visit, your guide will pick you up at 11 AM and take you to the famous Blue Lagoon Spa. Enjoy a relaxing swim in the warm aqua-blue waters renowned for their healing powers. The spa features a restaurant and gift shop offering skin products and other Icelandic designs. Keflavik International Airport is only 15 minutes away from the Blue Lagoon and we will drive you there in time for your afternoon flight.

Included Meals: Breakfast
Daily Activities: Hot Springs

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4.2 Safety
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*These are the unfiltered reviews of women who have been on this trip in answer to the question "What made this trip special for you?". We take reviews very seriously and often tweak itineraries based on feedback. Please feel free to contact us about any questions you have.

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Debra R.
1 year ago

Outstanding guide and fu group of women! we did a little bit of eveyhting on this trip- glacier hiking, visiting waterfalls, riding an Icelandic horse, seeing geysers and relaxing in the blue lagoon. Excellent way to experience Iceland!

Marjorie R.
1 year ago

The weather was unusually sunny, warm & windless! That made our daytime walks & touring the amazing sights truly enjoyable. And clear night skies featured the spectacular Northern Lights display nearly every night! Sola, our Icelandic (& only) guide, was amazing: she was informative, flexible, patient, funny & incredibly helpful from beginning to end. Even before the official start of the tour, she messaged that we should check out the Northern Lights for our first thrilling view.

Sylvia B.
1 year ago

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Carol H.
1 year ago

Our guide really helped make this trip memorable. She got a good read on our small group and timed our experiences before any crowds arrived.

Laura N.
1 year ago

Traveled with a friend and made new ones!

Marjie M.
7 years ago

Amy L.
7 years ago

The glacier hike The great interactions of the group

Mary S.
7 years ago

Glajcier walk, Iceland horse ride, the meals!

Karen G.
7 years ago

Highlights were: The Food; The Icelandic Horse ride; The Glacier walk. Not a "5" as I did not expect a $45.00 unexpected charge at The Pearl for touring the place with my trip-mates.

Lissette C.
7 years ago

The walk on the glacier was definitely the highlight.

Deles W.
7 years ago

Glacier hike

Kathryn P.
7 years ago

The whole trip was wonderful. Loved the glacier walk, Iceland horses and Blue Lagoon and the food was fabulous. One of the best parts are the people you meet on the trip and the wonderful guides. Sola was a perfect Iceland guide.

Jane P.
7 years ago

the group, the leaders, the folk museumi went to in stead of the ice walk, the accomodations, the food --all of it

Ruth R.
7 years ago

I especially loved walking on a glacier and riding the Icelandic horses, even though it was wet and cold!

Dates & Prices

Year Departure Date Availability Price

2027

March 07 to March 12

Available

$7595.00

Year

2027



Departure Date

March 07 to March 12, 2027



Availability


Available



Price

$7595.00




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Common Questions


All participants are guaranteed their own bed on our trips.

A Single Supplement (SS) means you will have your own room with your own bed, and no other participants will share that room with you. Single supplements are limited, offered at an additional cost, and will appear as a booking option at the time of registration if still available.

A Double Accommodation means you will share a room with another participant. You will still have your own bed. Shared beds can be requested but cannot always be accommodated depending upon the property.

Bathrooms: Bathroom arrangements vary depending on the trip and lodging. A single supplement guarantees your own sleeping space but may still include a shared bathroom. Double accommodations typically share a bathroom with a roommate and sometimes additional participants, depending on the property. Private or ensuite bathrooms will be noted in the trip details when available.


Most meals will be in restaurants. At some there will be a set menu with limited choices; at others you can order off the menu.


If we know well in advance, we can accommodate vegetarian, lactose-free, and gluten-sensitive diets. We cannot guarantee a completely gluten-free diet and we cannot provide a kitchen guaranteed to be free of cross-contamination. If you are vegan, we ask that you bring some additional protein bars; and if you are gluten-sensitive, please bring some gluten-free snacks. If you have severe allergies, Celiac disease and/or other significant dietary restrictions, please call the office before you register.


You only need to pay a single supplement if you want to guarantee you have your own room. Otherwise we’ll pair you up with someone and then switch roommates every time we switch lodging.

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