Iceland Winter Express - 4 day tour

Reykjavik - Borgarfjordur - Reykholt - Hellisandur. We'll pick you up at 9 am from the Reykjavík meeting point (see the tour Trip Notes and your booking documentation for information about the pick up point). Although the pick-up process may take up to 30 minutes, please be ready and waiting by 9 am.

We'll start our adventure in Borgarfjordur, home to Europe’s largest hot spring, Deildartunguhver. This incredible hot spring gushes around 180 litres of hot water per second at a steamy 100°C, providing heating and hot water to the surrounding areas.

We’ll then offer the option to visit the Krauma geothermal baths, or if you prefer, we’ll head to a nearby horse farm where we can meet and pet friendly Icelandic horses.

Next, we'll journey to Reykholt, a small but culturally significant town where the renowned medieval poet and politician Snorri Sturluson once lived. We'll also visit a hot spring pool said to be his favourite. Close by, we’ll marvel at the unique Hraunfossar and Barnafoss waterfalls. If the weather cooperates, we’ll end the day trying to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights.

Please note: This tour is modular, meaning it is made up of different excursions and activities. You will have different guides and will be joined by different groups for different sections of the itinerary. All of the tour inclusions remain the same.
Overnight: Hellissandur

Hellissandur - Snaefellsnes Peninsula - Reykjavik. After a delightful breakfast, we’ll set off for Djupalonssandur Beach, soaking in the stunning alpine and coastal scenery of western Snaefellsnes along the way. Once a bustling fishing village with around 60 boats, Djupalonssandur is now known for its dramatic landscape. As we explore, you’ll notice massive stones on the shoreline, once used by fishermen to test their strength. We’ll enjoy a short hike along the coast, with the shimmering silver-tipped Atlantic waves rolling over the glossy black pebbles. From the beach, you can still see the remnants of a British trawler shipwrecked in 1948.

At the top of the beach, we’ll be treated to breathtaking views of Kirkjufell, Iceland’s most photogenic mountain. Snaefellsnes, often called “Iceland in a nutshell” for its diverse and captivating landscapes, will dazzle us with its beauty. We’ll enjoy magnificent views of Snaefellsjokull, the impressive glacier made famous by Jules Verne’s “Journey to the Centre of the Earth". We then have the option to tour the Vatnshellir Cave at an extra fee, before heading back to Reykjavik. This evening is free to head out and see the city.
Overnight: Reykjavik  |  Breakfast

Reykjavik - Seljalandsfoss - Skogafoss - Reynisfjara - Vik - Hof. The second half of our trip will immerse us in the stunning southern and eastern regions of Iceland, where we’ll encounter awe-inspiring landscapes of vast moss-covered lava fields, majestic waterfalls, volcanic black sands, and towering glacier tongues.

After a hearty breakfast in Reykjavik, we’ll journey along the South Coast, passing picturesque farmlands, quaint towns, and charming villages on our way to the stunning Seljalandsfoss waterfall. Here, we’ll brave getting a little wet as we hike behind the waterfall, marvelling at the view through the cascading water curtain. Our next highlight is the impressive Skogafoss, located at the base of the Eyjafjallajokull volcano. Climb to the top of this waterfall for panoramic views of the surrounding lowlands and, on a clear day, catch a glimpse of Myrdalsjokull glacier.

We’ll then visit Reynisfjara, a striking black sand beach famous for its wind-sculpted basalt cliffs and dramatic sea stacks. As we make our way to our accommodation in Hof, we’ll drive through the picturesque town of Vík. After settling into our hotel, we’ll enjoy a relaxing evening and, if conditions are favourable, embark on another hunt for the mesmerizing Northern Lights.
Overnight: Hof  |  Breakfast