DAY 1 — Arrival & Reykjanes Aurora Hunt
KEF → Reykjanes
Arrive at KEF airport, pick up your 4x4, and settle in on the Reykjanes Peninsula.
Enjoy dramatic volcanic landscapes and your first night of aurora hunting away from city lights.
Night Stay: Reykjanes Peninsula area
Distance: 50 KM
Aurora Hunt
DAY 2 — The Winter Golden Circle
Golden Circle → Hella
Drive the Golden Circle in winter conditions. Visit Þingvellir National Park,
Geysir geothermal fields, and the partially frozen Gullfoss waterfall.
End at a rural hotel for another aurora opportunity.
Night Stay: Hella / Hvolsvöllur area
Distance: 250 KM
Winter Golden Circle
DAY 3 — Frozen Waterfalls & Black Sand Beaches
Hella → Vík
Journey along the South Coast. See Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss frozen into spectacular ice formations.
Continue to Reynisfjara black sand beach with basalt columns and winter waves.
Night Stay: Vík / Kirkjubæjarklaustur area
Distance: 190 KM
Waterfalls + Beach
DAY 4 — Ice Caves & The Glacier Lagoon
Vatnajökull → Jökulsárlón
Guided super jeep tour to explore a crystal blue ice cave beneath Vatnajökull glacier.
Afterwards, visit Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon and Diamond Beach — a perfect aurora photography spot.
Night Stay: Jökulsárlón / Höfn area
Distance: 200 KM
Ice Cave + Lagoon
DAY 5 — Glacier Hike & Return West
Skaftafell → Selfoss
Join a guided glacier hike in the Skaftafell area and walk on ancient ice.
After the hike, begin the long scenic drive back west, stopping for photos and aurora checks.
Night Stay: Hella / Selfoss area
Distance: 320 KM
Glacier Hike
DAY 6 — Blue Lagoon & Departure
Selfoss → Blue Lagoon → KEF
End the trip with a relaxing soak in the Blue Lagoon (pre-booking essential).
Then drive to KEF airport for departure.
Distance: 120 KM
Trip Ends
