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
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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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.
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!
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.
People
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.
Traveled with a friend and made new ones!
The glacier hike The great interactions of the group
Glajcier walk, Iceland horse ride, the meals!
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.
The walk on the glacier was definitely the highlight.
Glacier hike
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.
the group, the leaders, the folk museumi went to in stead of the ice walk, the accomodations, the food --all of it
I especially loved walking on a glacier and riding the Icelandic horses, even though it was wet and cold!
| Year | Departure Date | Availability | Price | |
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2027 |
March 07 to March 12 |
Available |
$7595.00 |
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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.