5 Days Christmas and Northern Lights Adventure in Iceland
Celebrate Christmas the Icelandic way — from volcanic coastlines to aurora-lit skies over South Iceland.
This Iceland Christmas and Northern Lights tour is a fully escorted five-day adventure that trades luxury hotel corridors for countryside cottages, trading gourmet tasting menus for honest, delicious Icelandic cooking and the raw spectacle of an aurora-lit garden in Hella.
The itinerary moves through Reykjavík, the lunar terrain of the Reykjanes Peninsula, the iconic Golden Circle, and the sweeping black-sand coastline of South Iceland. A soak in the Blue Lagoon provides a warm counterpoint to the wind-scoured landscapes encountered along the way.
Accommodation is intentionally simple — hotel rooms and countryside cottages, all with private facilities — keeping the focus on the destinations rather than the décor. Árhús Cottages in Hella sit within a wide, dark garden that offers one of the most accessible Northern Lights viewing positions on the south coast.
Group size is capped at 40 participants. An expert tour guide accompanies the group throughout, delivering a dedicated fact session on the Aurora Borealis and offering practical photography guidance for capturing the phenomenon.
Tour Highlights
Northern Lights viewing from the dark garden of Árhús Cottages in Hella, with expert guidance on aurora photography.
A winter soak in the Blue Lagoon geothermal waters on the Reykjanes Peninsula, included in the program.
A festive four-course Christmas dinner at Árhús Restaurant on the river banks in Hella, served with sparkling wine.
South Iceland's dramatic coastline including Seljalandsfoss, Skógarfoss, the Black Lava Beach at Reynisfjara, and Dyrhólaey.
The Golden Circle route covering Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir geothermal fields, and Þingvellir UNESCO World Heritage Site.
A Christmas lights tour through the villages of Hvolsvöllur and Hella, rooted in Viking-era Winter Solstice traditions.
The Lava Centre near Eyjafjallajökull, where state-of-the-art exhibits and a cinema auditorium simulate volcanic eruptions.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
The Flybus shuttle transfers arriving travellers from Keflavík International Airport to Hotel Cabin in Reykjavík. The evening is free for independent exploration of Iceland's capital.
A guided tour departs at 09:00, covering the Christmas atmosphere of Reykjavík and the volcanic terrain of the Reykjanes Peninsula — hot springs, bird cliffs, lighthouses and fishing villages. The group then soaks in the Blue Lagoon before travelling to South Iceland. The evening includes a guided Christmas lights tour through Hvolsvöllur and Hella, followed by a festive four-course dinner at Árhús Restaurant.
The day follows the south coast to the Lava Centre, then continues beneath Eyjafjallajökull to Seljalandsfoss and Skógarfoss waterfalls. The afternoon takes the group to Reynisfjara Black Lava Beach, Dyrhólaey, the Reynisdrangar Sea Cliffs, and the village of Vík before returning to Árhús Cottages.
The morning begins with a visit to an Icelandic horse farm and a geothermal greenhouse. The Golden Circle route then covers the Geysir geothermal area, Gullfoss waterfall, and Þingvellir National Park. The evening features fine dining at a culinary restaurant in downtown Reykjavík, with return transfer included.
After breakfast, a Flybus airport shuttle transfers guests from Hotel Cabin in Reykjavík to Keflavík International Airport for individual departures.
What Is Included
Included
- 4 nights accommodation in Reykjavík and South Iceland (all rooms with private shower and WC)
- Daily breakfast from Day 2 onward
- Festive four-course Christmas Eve dinner at Árhús Restaurant with sparkling wine
- Fine dining dinner at a culinary restaurant in Reykjavík on Day 4
- Blue Lagoon entry and bathing
- Guided Christmas lights tour through Hvolsvöllur and Hella
- Expert guide throughout the tour with Northern Lights fact talk and photography tips
- Flybus airport shuttle (arrival and departure transfers)
- All transport by private coach throughout the program
Not Included
- International flights to and from Iceland
- A la carte dinner on Day 1 in Reykjavík
- A la carte dinner on Day 3 in Hella
- Personal travel insurance
- Gratuities for the tour guide
- Items of a personal nature and optional activities
Important Information
Reserve Your Place on This Christmas Adventure
Group size is strictly limited to 40 persons. Early booking is the best way to secure your spot on this seasonal Iceland Christmas and Northern Lights program before it sells out.
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