Active New Year’s Adventure with Firework Cruise
This New Year, head to Iceland for 5 days, where you’ll experience relaxation and adventure in equal measure. Stay in Reykjavík, the bustling capital, and join exciting excursions on each day of your trip. And on New Year’s Eve, enjoy a special celebration dinner and firework cruise around the harbor.
Icelanders truly know how to ring the new year in, so why not join them this time round? On this trip, you’ll get to see Reykjavík’s best man-made light show: the New Year’s Eve fireworks. But you’ll also have a chance to see nature’s best: the Northern Lights.
There’s no shortage of action the rest of the time either. Explore a natural ice cave, take a super jeep ride, and snowmobile across a glacier. You’ll also have time to relax in the warming waters of the Blue Lagoon and still have time to explore Reykjavík’s culture scene.
On this tour you will...
Celebrate New Year with a tasty meal and unforgettable fireworks cruise in Reykjavík harbor
Venture into a dazzling blue ice cave near Katla volcano with a local guide
Relax in the warm geothermal waters of Iceland’s renowned Blue Lagoon
Hunt for the Northern Lights on a guided evening excursion
Marvel at mind-blowing natural wonders on the Golden Circle sightseeing route
Glide across Langjökull glacier on a guided snowmobile tour
Top attractions
Downtown Reykjavík
Seljalandsfoss
Blue Lagoon
Gullfoss
Þingvellir National Park
Geysir and Strokkur
Why book a multi-day trip with Iceland Tours?
Start your tour on the date that suits you
Stay at the same place in Reykjavík for your whole trip
Travel on comfortable buses with free Wi-Fi
Effortlessly customize your trip with extra activities
24/7 emergency helpline in Iceland
Secure your booking with just a 5% deposit
Your 5-day bus itinerary
29 December
Transfer from Keflavík Airport to Reykjavík with the Flybus (included).
Welcome to wintry Iceland! Get settled in at your hotel in Reykjavík, before heading out to explore the city center. Roam the quaint streets lined with brightly colored houses, still decked out in festive lights. You could spend the afternoon checking out the city’s cool cafés and trendy restaurants, fueling up for the night’s adventure.
In the evening
This evening you’ll join a Northern Lights tour by bus. In the countryside, away from the bright lights of the city, there are better conditions for spotting the aurora. If you have clear skies, you might be lucky enough to see them. If not, then you can join another excursion for free later in your tour.
You also have the option to upgrade to a small group excursion for a more intimate experience, or even a trip via super jeep or boat if you’re feeling adventurous!
Highlights
Downtown Reykjavík
Included experiences, upgrade options & extra activities
IncludedNorthern Lights Guided Bus Tour
UpgradeNorthern Lights Small Group Tour
UpgradeNorthern Lights Super Jeep Tour
UpgradeNorthern Lights by Boat
30 December
This morning you’ll hop aboard a bus that will take you to your rendezvous point near the Mýrdalsjökull glacier. Here a super jeep will pick you up and whisk you across rugged terrain towards the glacier edge.
Now it’s time to put on your crampons and safety gear for a hike across the glacier surface. Journey across the glistening terrain until you reach the ice cave. Enter a subglacial cavern and marvel at its walls made of blue-tinged ice. This is a truly incredible natural wonder.
You also get a bonus stop at the jaw-dropping Seljalandsfoss waterfall. Follow the path behind the plume, which might even be part-frozen at this time of year!
31 December
Begin your day with a healthy dose of R&R at the famous Blue Lagoon spa. Then this evening, get into a celebratory mood with a New Year’s dinner and drinks at VOX Brasserie & Bar.
In the morning
Unwind in the turquoise, silica-rich waters of the Blue Lagoon. Enjoy a drink as you relax in the warm lagoon, set amongst a lava field that stretches as far as the eye can see.
In the evening
Head over to VOX Brasserie & Bar for an indulgent New Year’s Eve dinner from a set menu.
Please let us know about any dietary requirements in the ‘Special requests’ box at checkout.
Next make your way down to Reykjavík’s old harbor where you’ll step aboard a luxury boat for your firework cruise. Sip on a complimentary glass of champagne as midnight approaches. When the clock strikes 12, watch the incredible light show begin as you toast the new year.
Please note the transfer to the harbor is not included. Your hotel can help you arrange a taxi.
1 January
After the relaxation and celebration of yesterday comes a day of adventure! You’ll see 3 of Iceland’s most popular natural attractions before snowmobiling across a glacier.
Hop into a super jeep, your mode of transport for the day, and follow the iconic Golden Circle trail. Along the way you’ll get to visit Þingvellir (Thingvellir) National Park, Geysir hot spring, and Gullfoss waterfall.
Þingvellir is where the Icelandic parliament first met in 930 AD and it just so happens to be an area of breathtaking beauty. It’s here that the North American and European tectonic plates meet, which you can walk between.
Next head to the Geysir geothermal area, where you’ll find the active geyser Strokkur. It erupts every 6–10 minutes to a height of up to 20 meters (65 feet). Last on the Golden Circle route is Gullfoss, also known as the ‘Golden Falls’. This mighty cascade is named after the color of its waters, which have a yellowish tinge.
Your adventure today concludes at the nearby Langjökull glacier, Iceland’s second largest. Gear up in a warm jumpsuit and step onto your snowmobile. An expert guide will lead you safely across the glacier surface as you take in your icy surroundings.
2 January
Transfer to Keflavík Airport with the Flybus for your return flight (included).
You’ve had a New Year’s like none before. Now it’s time to return home with unforgettable memories and stories from your trip.
What’s included?
Budget, Comfort, or Quality accommodation every night
Continental breakfast every day
Airport transfer
Northern Lights guided bus tour
Golden Circle & snowmobiling tour
Katla Ice Cave – Under the Volcano tour
Blue Lagoon Comfort admission (includes towel rental, silica mud mask, 1 drink)
New Year’s Eve buffet gala dinner
New Year’s Eve fireworks cruise
24/7 emergency helpline when you’re in Iceland
VAT, taxes & service fees
Flights to Iceland
Food & drink, unless otherwise stated
Attraction entrance fees, unless otherwise stated
Personal travel insurance
FAQs about our multi-day trips
Throughout your multi-day trip with Iceland Tours, you’ll be based in the Icelandic capital of Reykjavík or Akureyri the capital of the North. From here, you can join guided tours into the surrounding countryside to soak up the mind-blowing scenery. Your package will include at least one day trip, and depending on the length of your tour package you can opt to add more.
It’s worth bearing in mind that you won’t have the same guide throughout your trip. In fact, on each escorted group day trip from Reykjavík or Akureyri, you’ll get to meet a new guide and new fellow travelers.
What’s more, spending each night in the same accommodation means you don’t need to worry about unpacking and repacking during your trip. It also gives you the chance to experience more of the city’s restaurants, food halls, and bars. And you’ll have time to browse the local shops and visiting the city’s attractions.
When you opt for a multi-day package, you won’t be traveling with the same guide and group throughout your trip. This means that number of fellow travelers you meet on your guided excursions will vary depending on the activity.
For instance, if you’re going on an ice cave tour, your group could include a just a handful people. Meanwhile, a tour of the Golden Circle by bus will often be a larger group as you’ll likely be traveling by coach. And you’ll find evening Northern Lights tours are usually by coach too, although you have the option to upgrade to a small group, super jeep, or boat tour.
Depending on the excursion, your bus could be either a minibus or coach. Most buses will have free onboard Wi-Fi and charging points for your phone. Larger buses also have overhead compartments for stowing your bag and jacket.
It’s good to know that although there’s no restroom on the bus, your guide will make sure to include regular breaks throughout the journey.
Yes, all of these multi-day trips include airport transfers by bus from Keflavík International Airport to Reykjavík on arrival and departure.
On each morning of your trip, you’ll get a tasty continental breakfast at your accommodation. In most places, this is served buffet-style in a communal dining room.
With most packages, lunch and dinner are not included so you’re free to choose from all of the options available. In Reykjavík and Akureyri, you’ll be spoiled for choice when deciding where to eat.
Some festive packages include special meals. Check the ‘What’s included?’ section for the individual package to find out exactly what you’ll get.
If your package features longer day tours, you’ll find that the guide will factor in lunch and restroom stops. But it’s still good to come prepared by packing a few snacks and plenty of water. And if you prefer, you could bring a picnic lunch rather than eat out.
Absolutely! You can customize your package by:
- Picking your level of accommodation (Budget, Comfort, or Quality)
- Extending your stay with extra nights in Reykjavík at the start or end of your trip
- Adding optional activities, such as a food tour or glacier hike