Tour The winter wonders of Iceland
Individual tour in search of the Northern Lights in Iceland
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Your winter trip to Iceland in short
All the highlights of South and West Iceland.
You start your winter tour at Reykjavik international airport. Your first night you will stay in Reykjavik, the northernmost capital in the world. Via the natural wonders of Geysir and Gullfoss, you travel to the black sandy beaches of the town of Vik. Here you will stay for two nights to admire the Skaftafell National Park and the Jökulsárlón iceberg lake. Then you travel to the west of Iceland to see the mythical Snæfellsnes Peninsula, the largest thermal spring in the world and the beautiful Hraunfossar. Finally, travel back to Reykjavik to visit the Reykjanes Peninsula and undoubtedly relax in the thermal waters of the world-famous Blue Lagoon. An unforgettable journey past countless highlights. You will be amazed by the discoveries every day!
Some highlights of this Iceland trip
- the Golden Circle of Iceland
- unprecedented geothermal areas
- unspoilt, pure nature
- good chance of seeing the Northern Lights
- the beautiful Snæfellsnes peninsula
- the impressive iceberg lake jökulsárlón
- impressive waterfalls, spouting geysers and icy glaciers
Your tour of Iceland on a map
Day 1. Velkommin till Ỉsland, welcome to Iceland!
After a comfortable, direct flight of approximately 3 hours from Schiphol Airport you land in wintery Iceland. After you have picked up your rental car at the airport, you will drive to Reykjavik, the northernmost capital in the world and the westernmost capital in Europe. You have the rest of the afternoon and evening to explore the trendy city. You might be lucky and see the magical Northern Lights color the sky on your first evening!
Driving distance: Keflavik airport – Reykjavik approx. 50 km | 40 minutes drive
Day 2. A day full of natural spectacle in Iceland
Day 3. Skaftafell and the Jökulsárlón iceberg lake
Day 4. Þingvellir and Borgarfjörður
Day 5. The magic of Snæfellsnes
Day 6. On to Reykjavik
Day 7. End of an exciting introduction to Iceland
Your stay during your winter trip to Iceland
Quality
During your tour at accommodation addresses in the Quality category, you will stay in the most comfortable places that each region has to offer. You will stay in hotels and guesthouses of excellent quality with private sanitary facilities in your room. During your last night in Reykjavik you will stay in a four-star hotel.
Comfort
During our comfort tours in Iceland you travel without worries, staying in accommodations with private facilities that fit within your budget. You will stay in a combination of standard hotels, farms and guesthouses. Your last night you will be a guest in a three-star hotel in Reykjavik.
Your flights to Iceland
Your flights are operated by the renowned airline Icelandair. The above rates are based on the lowest priced flight class. Most airlines have different classes of carriage. Often there is only a price difference between different classes and no difference in leg space and/or care. After receiving your reservation request, we will check the availability of the flight class. If the desired flight class is no longer available, we will contact you immediately for consultation. You can then book a higher flight class for a surcharge or we will look for a different departure date.
Your rental car in Iceland
| Rental car class | Type of car (or equivalent): | Transmission: | Number of suitcases: |
|---|---|---|---|
| rental car class 4.1E | Tesla 3 4WD Electric | vending machine | 3 |
| rental car class 5.0 | KIA Sportage 4WD | manual transmission | 3 |
| rental car class 5.1 | KIA Sportage 4WD | vending machine | 3 |
| rental car class 5.2 | Dacia Duster 4WD | manual transmission | 3 |
| rental car class 5.3PH | Mitsubishi Outlander 4WD Hybrid | vending machine | 3 |
| rental car class 5.4PH | Hyundai Tucson 4WD Hybrid | vending machine | 3 |
| rental car class 5.5PH | Kia Sorento Phev 4WD Hybrid | vending machine | 3 |
| rental car class 5.6 | Kia Sorento 4WD | vending machine | 3 |
| rental car class 7.1 | Toyota Land Cruiser 4WD | vending machine | 5 |
The travel price includes:
- unlimited amount of kilometres
- Airport Surcharge
- Pick-up and drop-off at Keflavik International Airport
- Third party insurance
- Damage insurance CDW, with deductible from ISK 195,000 to ISK 360,000 depending on the type of car you rent
- Theft insurance TP
- 24/7 road assistance
- Local taxes
- free 2nd driver
- free WIFI
The travel price does not include:
- Fuel (you will receive your rental car with a full tank of fuel and must return it with a full tank of fuel)
- Waiver of the excess of the rental car, € 6.75 per calendar day if you book this in advance via Trekking Trails Travels. Depending on the type of rental car, the deductible for your rental car is approximately € 1,600 to € 3,000.
- Car seat for baby approx. €58 for the entire rental period, can be rented and paid for locally
- Car seat for child 9 -18 kg, approx. € 38 per seat for the entire rental period, can be rented and paid for on site
- Car seat for child 15 – 36 kg, approx. € 15 per seat for the entire rental period, can be rented and paid for on site
Car seats are mandatory for babies and children up to 6 years old.
You will receive your rental car with a full tank of fuel. You must also return the rental car with a full tank of fuel. If you do not return your rental car with a full tank of fuel, you will be charged approximately €20 plus the costs of the missing fuel.
The driver of the car must have had a driver’s license for at least one year. The minimum age for renting a car up to and including category 3.1 is 20 years. For the other categories, a minimum age of 23 years applies.
The main booker must be in possession of a valid credit card, which must be presented during pick-up.
Optional extras and optional excursions for this winter trip to Iceland
Entrance fee Blue Lagoon (day 1 or 6)
Enjoy relaxation in the world-famous Blue Lagoon, a unique natural pool of mineral-rich geothermal water located in the middle of a huge lava field in the pure wilderness of Iceland. The water of the Blue Lagoon is known for its special properties and its beneficial effect on the skin and attracts visitors from all over the world in search of health, relaxation and an exotic experience. In addition to admission, you will be provided with a towel on loan and the first (non)alcoholic drink and a face mask are included.
Rate: winter 2023/2024 from €79* per person
Admission for children under 14 years old is free (without extra services)
* The Blue Lagoon uses dynamic prices based on availability.
Snorkeling between the tectonic plates (day 2 or day 4)
Famous from TV: snorkel between the American and Eurasian continents! Silfra is the fracture in Thingvellir National Park in Iceland filled with fresh water. It is the fault between the American and Eurasian tectonic plates and is expanding at approximately 2 cm per year. The clarity of the water, the visibility in Silfra is more than 100 meters, is incredible. Snorkel through this fascinating submerged world of lava rock, sand and algae and be amazed by the fantastic shades of color. Definitely one of the most unique experiences in Iceland. Including guide and all necessary materials and wetsuit.
Rate winter 2023/2024: € 158 per person
duration approx. 3 hours.
This excursion is not suitable for children under 14 years old
Snowmobile safari Mýrdalsjökull (day 2)
Have an exciting snowmobile experience on one of Iceland’s most spectacular glaciers, Mýrdalsjökull! This glacier is located on top of Mount Kalta, one of the highest mountains in Iceland. During this snowmobile safari you will experience an unforgettable adventure in the icy wilderness in the middle of summer with breathtaking views over the south of Iceland. The safari is suitable for anyone who wants to take a unique ride, discover the glacier and experience a wonderful experience, both beginners and advanced. After a short briefing, you will be given a thermal overall, get into a super jeep and be driven to the glacier. The guide will provide you with all the information to have a safe and comfortable ride. After this, you will get on the snowmobile and drive to the top of Mýrdalsjökull glacier. Driving the snowmobile won’t be a problem – it’s just a matter of accelerating and braking! A valid driver’s license is required. Including English-speaking guide, thermal clothing and helmet.
Rate winter 2023/2024: € 208 per person for two people per snowmobile
Rate winter 2023/2024: € 264 per person for one person per snowmobile
duration approx. 1 hour on the snowmobile
Into the Glacier (day 5)
Want to add a “once in a lifetime” adventure to your trip? Then visit the man-made tunnel in Europe’s second largest glacier, the Langjökull (Long Glacier). Until recently, no one had managed to see the fairytale blue ice as you do during this special excursion. From the town of Husafell you will be taken in a specially modified glacier vehicle through one of the world’s largest wildernesses to the glacier where you will have the opportunity to discover the fascinating glacial environment. During this three-in-one excursion you will discover the world around, on and in this colossal, 953 km2 glacier. You enter a truly unique world when you walk through the long tunnel.
Rate winter 2023/2024: € 178 per person
Rate winter 2023/2024: € 98,= 0 to 15 years
duration approx. 4 hours
Whale watching tour from Reykjavik (day 6)
Admire the gentle giants of the sea during an amazing whale safari. Accompanied by an experienced English-speaking guide, who will provide you with a lot of information during the safari, you will go by boat in search of the whales. The whales around Iceland are not shy and are often seen close to the boat; an unforgettable experience! Whales are spotted more than 90% of the time. The safari includes an English-speaking guide, loan of warm overalls during the safari, hot drinks and refreshments on board.
Rate winter 2023/2024: € 93 per person aged 16 years and older
Rate winter 2023/2024: € 47 per child 7 to 15 years
Children up to 6 years can travel on board for free
Extra overnight stay in Reykjavik
Would you like to get to know Reykjavik even better and see all the highlights of the northernmost capital in the world or do you want to go on a great whale safari? Then stay one or more extra nights before or after your Superjeep adventure at the Hotel Klettur in Reykjavik. We would be happy to inform you without obligation about the possibilities and rates of an extra night in Reykjavik.
Park Sleep Fly package hotel Van der Valk Schiphol
For a rested and relaxed start to your trip, travel to Schiphol the day before departure for our Park Sleep Fly package in the luxurious Van der Valk Hotel Schiphol.
You will stay in a single, double, triple or quadruple Deluxe room including:
- Free parking for up to 14 days
- Full breakfast buffet
- Free return shuttle transport between the hotel and the airport
- Free entrance to the indoor swimming pool, wellness center, fitness center and outdoor sports and walking park
- Free WIFI
Rates per room including the above extras from:
- Single room €99.00
- Double room € 119.00
- Triple room € 149.00
- Quadruple room € 169.00
Rates are based on availability.
Price overview and departure dates of your Iceland trip
The travel price includes:
- Direct return flight between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (the choice is yours) and Keflavik International Airport in Iceland including:
- maximum 23 kg of checked baggage per person
- maximum 10 kg + 1 personal item (such as a small backpack, laptop bag) per person as hand luggage
- airport taxes and fuel surcharges
- 2 nights in Reykjavik and 4 nights in countryside hotels in your desired accommodation category on a bed and breakfast basis
- 6 days of car rental, including:
- local taxes
- unlimited kilometers
- basic insurance CDW
- theft insurance
- 2nd driver
- GPS system
- Pick up and drop off of rental car at Keflavik airport
- Access your Iceland travel app, packed with useful information about attractions along the way, your accommodation addresses and your booking
- 24/7 Road assistance
From Trekking Trails Travels you will receive the following extras with your booking:
- Iceland travel guide
- Road map Iceland (scale 1: 500.00)
- Extensive travel information and tips from Trekking Trails Travels
From Trekking Trails Travels you will receive the following extras with your booking:
Daily departure in the period October 1, 2023 to April 30, 2024
The rates stated below are per person staying in the accommodation category Quality and traveling in one rental car.If you travel with two people you will stay in a double room, if you travel with three people you will stay in a double room and a single room and if you travel with four people you will stay in two double rooms.
Are you traveling with five, six, seven, eight or nine people and would you like to have one rental car, or are you traveling with children under the age of 12 or are you traveling with three people and would you like to spend the night in a triple room along the way? Please feel free to contact us, we will be happy to provide you with a quote tailored to your travel group.
| Rental car class | for 2 people | for 3 people | for 4 people |
|---|---|---|---|
| rental car class 4.1E | €1,610 | €1,632 | €1,391 |
| rental car class 5.0 | €1,580 | €1,611 | €1,376 |
| rental car class 5.1 | €1,580 | €1,611 | €1,376 |
| rental car class 5.2 | €1,480 | €1,544 | €1,325 |
| rental car class 5.3PH | €1,565 | €1,599 | €1,367 |
| rental car class 5.4PH | €1,550 | €1,589 | €1,359 |
| rental car class 5.5PH | €1,640 | €1,650 | €1,405 |
| rental car class 5.6 | €1,665 | €1,667 | €1,417 |
| rental car class 7.1 | €1,825 | €1,773 | €1,497 |
Rates winter 2023/2024
Daily departure in the period October 1, 2023 to April 30, 2024
The rates stated below are per person staying in the accommodation category Comfort and traveling in one rental car.
If you travel with two people you will stay in a double room, if you travel with three people you will stay in a double room and a single room and if you travel with four people you will stay in two double rooms.
Are you traveling with five, six, seven, eight or nine people and would you like to have one rental car, or are you traveling with children under the age of 12 or are you traveling with three people and would you like to spend the night in a triple room along the way? Please feel free to contact us, we will be happy to provide you with a quote tailored to your travel group.
| Rental car category | for 2 people | for 3 people | for 4 people |
|---|---|---|---|
| rental car class 4.1E | €1,485 | €1,458 | €1,263 |
| rental car class 5.0 | €1,455 | €1,438 | €1,247 |
| rental car class 5.1 | €1,475 | €1,452 | €1,258 |
| rental car class 5.2 | €1,350 | €1,370 | €1,197 |
| rental car class 5.3PH | €1,435 | €1,426 | €1,238 |
| rental car class 5.4PH | €1,420 | €1,415 | €1,230 |
| rental car class 5.5PH | €1,510 | €1,477 | €1,276 |
| rental car class 5.6 | €1,535 | €1,489 | €1,289 |
| rental car class 7.1 | €1,693 | €1,600 | €1,368 |
Snowmobile insurance
If you participate in a snowmobile safari, the deductible per damage is € 1,000. This also applies to the snowmobile safari included in the price. The amount of the applicable deductible can be fully purchased for €15.67 per driver. If you unexpectedly cause damage to the snowmobile during a snowmobile safari, Allianz Global Assistance (our insurer in this case) will pay you the repair costs up to the amount of your deductible. You first pay these costs to the snowmobile rental company yourself. All you have to do is submit proof of payment with the damage to Trekking Trails Travels and we will then take care of the settlement. Allianz Global Assistance will transfer the amount to you after settlement.
Additional costs per reservation number
Consumer contribution Guarantee Fund VZR Garant
Trekking Trails Travels does not charge any reservation costs, per booking an amount of € 7.50 per traveler is charged as consumer contribution to the VZR Garant Guarantee Fund. Click here (the page opens in a new window) for more information about the VZR Garant guarantee fund.
Reservation request for this tour through Northern Norway
Reservation request for this tour through Northern Norway How does your reservation request work? We ask you to fill in some information about yourself, any fellow traveler(s) and your wishes regarding this trip. We will then contact you as soon as possible to discuss your trip and travel costs with you. Only then, after your approval, will your trip be definitively booked. If you have any questions regarding your trip, insurance or excursions, for example, you can ask one of our employees in a personal conversation. NB: * The main booker is the contact person between Trekking Trails Travels and the travelers. * The surname and first name must match the passport of the main booker. The information you share with us will always be treated confidentially and only for the purpose of the intended reservation request.