Active New Year’s Adventure with Firework Cruise

5 days / 4 nights
Person exploring glacier ice cave in Iceland
group snowboarding in the fresh snow atop glacier on sunny day
show of fireworks in the dark sky reflecting in the sea
Person exploring glacier ice cave in Iceland
group snowboarding in the fresh snow atop glacier on sunny day

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.

Travel styleMulti-day
Trip length5 days / 4 nights
VibeCultural
SeasonNew Year’s
(29 Dec only)
TransportBus
Starts fromReykjavík
Tour codeCB18

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

The Tjörnin pond in Reykjavík in summer

Downtown Reykjavík

The Seljalandsfoss waterfall covered in icicles

Seljalandsfoss

A man floating in the Blue Lagoon

Blue Lagoon

The Gullfoss waterfall in summertime

Gullfoss

Þingvellir National Park, Iceland, in autumn colors

Þingvellir National Park

The Strokkur geyser erupting in winter against a sunset

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

Your 5-day bus itinerary
Staying inReykjavík

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

The Tjörnin pond in Reykjavík in summer

Downtown Reykjavík

Included experiences, upgrade options & extra activities

A woman watching the Northern Lights on the edge of a lakeIncluded

Northern Lights Guided Bus Tour

Yellow and purple Northern Lights illuminating the sea near Seltjarnarnes in ReykjavikUpgrade

Northern Lights Small Group Tour

The Sun Voyager sculpture with Northern Lights, ReykjavikUpgrade

Northern Lights Super Jeep Tour

northern-lights-by-boat-copyright-special-tours.jpgUpgrade

Northern Lights by Boat

Staying inReykjavík

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!

Staying inReykjavík

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.

Staying inReykjavík

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

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