Fire & Ice Christmas Adventure with Blue Lagoon

21 December

Transfer from Keflavík Airport to Reykjavík with the Flybus (included).

Welcome to Iceland at Christmastime! Immerse yourself in Reykjavík’s festive atmosphere as you explore the city, decked out in lights and decorations. Spend the afternoon roaming the city center, stopping by Christmas markets and boutiques to pick up locally made gifts.

In the evening, join a Northern Lights expedition in the countryside. You’ll escape the bright lights of the city to a spot that’s ideal for seeing the aurora. If skies are clear and solar activity is high, you might just get to see them dance overhead.

If luck isn’t with you tonight, you can go on another Northern Lights excursion for free later on in your trip.

Tour: Northern Lights Tour (included)
Duration: Around 3 hours 30 minutes
Departure: 21:00
Complimentary pick-up: 20:30
Included: Bus with guidance in English, free Wi-Fi
Not included: Meals and refreshments

Please ask your hotel to confirm the pick-up time.
This tour is operated by a partner of Iceland Tours.

Upgrade options

Option 1: Northern Lights Small Group Tour

Enjoy the experience of spotting the Northern Lights in a more intimate setting on a small group bus tour. The maximum group size on this excursion is 25 people, so the vibe and the pace is more relaxed.

Tour: Northern Lights – Small Group Tour (optional upgrade)
Duration: Around 3 hours
Departure: 21:30
Complimentary pick-up: 21:00
Included: Bus with guidance in English, free Wi-Fi, use of blankets, free second trip if you don’t see the aurora
Not included: Meals and refreshments
Minimum age: 6 years

Please ask your hotel to confirm the pick-up time.
This tour is operated by a partner of Iceland Tours.

Option 2: Northern Lights Super Jeep Tour

A ride in a super jeep is an unforgettably Icelandic experience! Venture where buses can’t on this adventure-packed Northern Lights hunt. You’ll be able to fully escape the darkness of the towns and cities by going off the beaten track with your super jeep driver-guide.

Tour: Northern Lights Super Jeep Tour (optional upgrade)
Duration: Around 4 hours
Departure: 21:30
Complimentary pick-up: 21:00
Included: Guided super jeep tour in English, free Wi-Fi, hot chocolate & biscuits, Northern Lights photos, free minibus trip if you don’t see the aurora
Not included: Meals and refreshments other than those stated
Minimum age: 6 years

Please ask your hotel to confirm the pick-up time.
This tour is operated by a partner of Iceland Tours.

Option 3: Northern Lights by Boat

Set sail from Reykjavík’s old harbor and in 15–20 minutes you’ll be blanketed in darkness: the perfect conditions for chasing down the Northern Lights. Keep warm in your overalls and focus on scouring the skies as the crew take photos for you to look back on after your trip. The boat also has a café/bar and toilets for your comfort on board.

Tour: Northern Lights by Boat (optional upgrade)
Duration: 2 to 3 hours
Departure:
21:00 (15 March – 15 April & September)
22:00 (1 October – 14 March)
Included: Guided boat tour in English, free Wi-Fi, use of warm overalls, Northern Lights video, free second trip if you don’t see the aurora
Facilities on board: Café/bar, toilets
Not included: Meals and refreshments other than those stated

Please ask your hotel to confirm the pick-up time.
This tour is operated by a partner of Iceland Tours.

22 December

Today’s the day to throw on your hiking boots for an adventure outside Reykjavík. You’ll get the chance to walk through a lava tunnel and see 3 of Iceland’s most popular natural attractions.

First head to South Iceland, to the Raufarhólshellir lava cave. Your experienced guide will lead you through a hollow tunnel which was once filled with molten rock. The multicolored chamber is impressive, about 30 meters (100 feet) wide and 10 meters (30 feet) high. 

Now it’s time to hit the Golden Circle route, which includes Þingvellir (Thingvellir) National Park, Geysir hot springs, and Gullfoss waterfall. Þingvellir is packed with history – it’s where Icelanders met to hold parliament in Viking times. There’s also more jaw-dropping geology here: this is the place where the tectonic plates underlying North America and Europe meet.

Your next stop is the Reykjadalur valley. This is a geothermally active area packed with hot springs, including the Strokkur geyser. It erupts every 6–10 minutes and is younger brother of the nearby Geysir spring.

Finally, you’ll stop at Gullfoss, also known as the ‘Golden Falls’. This mighty waterfall is where the Golden Circle gets its name. On a clear day, you might even catch a glimpse of the Langjökull glacier in the distance.

Tour: Golden Circle & Lava Tunnel (included)
Duration: 9 hours
Departure: 09:00
Complimentary pick-up: 08:30
Included: Bus with guided Golden Circle tour in English, 1-hour guided lava cave tour, protective helmet, flashlight, free Wi-Fi
Not included: Meals and refreshments

Please ask your hotel to confirm the pick-up time.
This tour is operated by a partner of Iceland Tours.

23 December

Enjoy a hearty breakfast at your hotel this morning, as you have a day of epic exploration ahead of you. Then hop aboard a bus to the magical Seljalandsfoss waterfall in South Iceland. Here you can walk behind a curtain of water plummeting down at breakneck speed. At this time of year, it might even be covered in icicles.

Next it’s time to transfer into your super jeep for an unforgettable ride through a landscape of glaciers and mountains. The jeep tackles the rough terrain with ease, taking you all the way to the root of the Kötlujökull glacier.

Here you’ll gear up with the safety equipment provided and explore a natural ice cave on foot. Depending on conditions, you might even be able to step inside the cave!

Tour: Katla Ice Cave (Under the Volcano) Tour (included)
Duration: 11 hours
Departure: 10:00
Included: Super jeep ride, guided visit to natural ice cave, crampons, safety equipment, guidance in English
Not included: Meals and refreshments
Minimum age: 6 years

Please ask your hotel to confirm the pick-up time.
This tour is operated by a partner of Iceland Tours.

24 December

Today is Christmas Eve, when Icelanders kick off their festivities. So it’s time to get into the holiday spirit and join the celebrations!

In the morning

First up today is a guided Christmas walk. Meet your local guide in the heart of downtown Reykjavík and learn about the history and architecture of the city. All whilst you enjoy the cozy festive atmosphere.

You’ll also get to taste local delicacies, including hákarl (fermented shark) and harðfiskur (air-dried fish). These can be an acquired taste, so luckily more palatable festive treats are also on the menu.

This tour includes admission to the Settlement Exhibition museum. Here you can learn about the discovery of Iceland and the lives of its earliest settlers, as well as see an excavated Viking longhouse.

In the afternoon, you’ll have a few hours to spend as you like before the evening’s festivities.

Tour: New Moments Reykjavík Christmas Walk (included)
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Departure: 09:00
Included: Guidance in English, chance to wear Icelandic national costume, entry to Settlement Exhibition, 1 shot of brennivín schnapps, 2 food tasting stops, beer tasting, rune reading, farewell gift
Not included: Meals and refreshments

This tour is operated by a partner of Iceland Tours.

In the evening

Head back to Grand Hótel for a luxurious Christmas Eve dinner (included). Choose from a wide range of starters, main courses, side dishes, and desserts at the buffet (open 18:00–21:00).

Vegan options available.

Later you could continue the celebrations after dinner with drinks at the hotel bar (not included).

25 December

What better way to spend Christmas Day than unwinding in the tranquil waters of the Blue Lagoon? Luckily for you, this is where you’re heading today.

Set in the moonlike lava fields of the Reykjanes peninsula, the Blue Lagoon offers a bathing experience like no other. As part of your package you receive Comfort admission, which includes the spa’s famous silica mud mask. You also get a complimentary drink from the in-lagoon bar.

Return to your hotel in the afternoon refreshed and relaxed.

Tour: Blue Lagoon Comfort Admission and Transfer (included)
Duration: 4 hours
Included: Bus transfer, Comfort admission to Blue Lagoon (includes towel, silica mud mask, 1 drink of your choice)
Not included: Meals and refreshments

Please ask your hotel to confirm the pick-up time.
This tour is operated by a partner of Iceland Tours.

26 December

Transfer to Keflavík Airport with the Flybus for your return flight (included).

After a Christmas break filled with adventure, culture, and relaxation, it’s time to head back home. You’ll leave with a reel full of photos and memories to treasure.

Please ask your hotel to confirm the pick-up time.
This tour is operated by a partner of Iceland Tours.