A warm welcome to Winter in Iceland
Hand-selected experiences from almost a century of local knowledge
October 2025 – April 2026
Why Iceland Travel?
Winters in Iceland add an extra layer of magic, especially with northern lights and brilliant snow. Our great local connections help us bring that magic to your clients.
Worldwide travel partners
Iceland Travel is a member of associations such as The Icelandic Travel Industry Association, The United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) The Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA), and many more.
Our team includes
Experts in hotel operations
Tour leaders Certified guides Tourism educated professionals
Our amazing guides
All our guides are local, and they are eager to share their love of Iceland’s nature and culture.
We strive to use only certified guides.
Our guides represent many different backgrounds, ages, and fields of knowledge.
Iceland Travel is Travelife Certified!
Travelife is a leading travel industry training, management, and certification initiative. The Certified Standard is Travelife’s highest level, meaning we are fully committed to protecting the environment.
We hand-pick each guide to match your clients’ interests and type of travel. Many of our guides have worked with Iceland Travel for years.
Tour participants consistently give our guides high reviews.
Diverse local guides
What we do
Our travel and service portfolio includes the following
Leisure
• Self-drive tours
• Escorted tours
• Short breaks
• Tailor-made tours
Luxury
• Tailor-made with our Luxury brand Nine Worlds
Cruise
• Shore excursions
• Cruise services
Incentives & Events
• Incentive travel organising
• Event management
Explore our escorted tours
Invite your clients to sit back, relax, and enjoy the comfort of an escorted tour. Our local, hand-picked guides connect guests with Iceland’s nature and culture. All our tours are fully carbon offset through the Iceland Carbon Fund. Our escorted tours include motorcoach transport with free Wi-Fi, accommodation with private facilities, meals, and activities as per itinerary.
Find out more about our escorted tours at www.icelandtravel.is/guidedtours/
South Iceland Glacier Vistas
Thursdays | 5 days/4 nights
Price per person from $1,814*
Looking for a short, exciting tour with amazing natural wonders and outdoor fun? This small group tour perfectly blends glittering glaciers, hot spring pool bathing, outdoor adventure, and authentic local experiences. You’ll even visit a natural ice cave!
Max. 16 passengers: November 6, 27; January 15; February 5; March 5, 19.
Hidden Powers & Northern Lights
Tuesdays and Thursdays | 6 days/5 nights
Price per person from $1,649*
Get a taste of Iceland’s force of nature in an exciting way! Visit South Iceland’s wonders, including Geysir, magnificent waterfalls, the Glacier Lagoon/Diamond Beach, and the Blue Lagoon. You might even glimpse the northern lights!
Max. 32 passengers: October 2, 14, 16, 23, 30; November 6, 11, 13, 27; December 4, 23**; January 15, 22, 29; February 5, 12, 17, 19; March 5, 10, 12, 17, 24.
Max. 16 passengers: October 9; November 20; January 27; February 26; March 26; April 2. **Christmas departure: December 23
Iceland Complete: Winter Northern Lights Edition
Wednesdays | 9 days/8 nights
Price per person from $2,969*
Enjoy the northern lights version of our classic Ring Road circle tour! You’ll see all of Iceland’s main attractions, but with the enchanting beauty and northern lights of an Icelandic winter.
Max. 24 passengers: October 8, 22; November 5; February 11; March 11; April 1, 15.
New Year’s Countdown in the Land of Fire
Monday | 5 days/4 nights
Price per person from $2,929*
Discover brilliant fireworks and beloved Icelandic New Year traditions with us. Celebrate with a deluxe gourmet dinner, live music and amazing views at the world famous Perlan. There’s also glacier snowmobiling, the Golden Circle, and the Blue Lagoon.
Max. 40 passengers: December 29.
Our featured Self-Drive holidays
• Take advantage of Iceland Travel’s many years of expertise; our itineraries include both “must-see” sights and new places your clients will love exploring.
• We choose safe cars for Iceland’s unique road conditions; rentals include unlimited mileage, CDW and theft protection.
• Your clients will enjoy the convenience of free, unlimited in-car Wi-Fi and authorisation for two people to drive the car.
Our Winter 24h Self-drive Customer Service
We Icelanders drive around Iceland in winter, and your clients can, too!
But your clients should be aware of the road conditions and ever-changing weather during Iceland’s winter wonderland season. They should be comfortable with driving in snowy, windy, and icy conditions.
Iceland Travel has implemented steps to ensure your client’s safety, and we will keep them updated on any weather changes that might affect their itinerary. We will cover any cost for hotels that need to be changed or cancelled if roads must close due to bad weather. We’ll watch over your clients, and they can always reach us via the 24-hour emergency line
• They’ll relax in hand-picked hotels. We offer 3 different categories (Comfort, Quality, and Superior).
• We include Customer Care Service during office hours and 24-hour Iceland Travel emergency line assistance while your clients are in Iceland.
• We care about the environment; all our self-drive tours are fully carbon offset through tree planting with the Iceland Carbon Fund.
Great add-on options
• Upgrade the package insurance protection with our Max Cover option.
• Your clients can personalise each self-drive with a Bundle Discount. They’ll save time and money with these pre-booked activities based on fun themes.
Travel Green in Iceland
As part of our commitment to the environment, we offer the option of electric and hybrid vehicles in different sizes. Charging stations are located around Iceland.
Self-Drive Tours
Golden Circle Self-Drive
5 days/4 nights
Price per person from $664*
Here’s a sample of our self-drive packages. Per person prices are based on 2 adults per car.
Do you have just a short time in Iceland? Book this Golden Circle road trip so you can experience Iceland’s most famous natural wonders in a few days. Explore the Geysir geothermal area, Þingvellir National Park, magnificent waterfalls, and black sand beaches.
Scenic Reykjavík Routes
5 days/4 nights
Price per person from $664*
Combine the best of Iceland’s colourful capital city with the freedom of a selfdrive. Each day, you’ll discover South Iceland’s delightful natural wonders at your own pace. Your home away from home is Reykjavík, celebrated for its rich cultural and dining scene.
Glacial Adventure
6 days/5 nights
Price per person from $830*
What’s better than a week of natural wonders? It’s discovering them during northern lights season! Explore the volcanic south and southwest, visiting stunning glaciers, black sand beaches, and glorious waterfalls.
Winter Wonders and Delicious Detours
7 days/6 nights
Price per person from $996*
Indulge yourself and enjoy South and West Iceland’s natural wonders and suggested culinary stops. Experience epic waterfalls, glaciers, and unique lava formations, along with the enchanting Snæfellsnes Peninsula.
Glorious Glaciers and Northern Lights
8 days/7 nights
Price per person from $1,162*
Winter in Iceland is ideal for experiencing the ever-changing beauty and majesty of glaciers. Enjoy opportunities to explore on – and in – ice caps. With a little luck, you might see glittering northern lights!
Package Extension
Add-ons
Our new package extensions make it easy for your clients to add a different part of Iceland to an escorted tour, self-drive or short break.
Kerlingarfjöll Deluxe Winter Highland Adventure
3 days/2 nights
Price per person from $999*
Are you seeking winter outdoor adventure in an exotic wilderness setting? The remote, rainbow coloured Kerlingarfjöll mountains might be your perfect destination! Stay at the luxurious Highland Base resort with cosy rooms, delicious food, and amazing views. At the end of an inspiring day, you can soak in the geothermal pools and, with luck, glimpse the northern lights.
KERLINGARFJÖLL MOUNTAINS
Enhance your Iceland experience with an invigorating getaway to an exotic wilderness wonderland hidden in the highlands.
See:
• • Multi-coloured mountains with steaming hot spring areas and snowy peaks
• • Landscapes that seem like another world
• • Northern lights (if Mother Nature cooperates)
Enjoy:
• • Snowmobiling tours*
• • Cross country and backcountry skiing *
• • Stargazing
• • Simply relaxing amid spectacular scenery
• • Bathing in wonderful geothermal pools
Akureyri – Arctic North Getaways
Packages starting from 3 days/2 nights
Contact Iceland Travel for prices
Discover the amazing and enchanting winter paradise of Akureyri in North Iceland. The combination of beautiful scenery, outdoor fun, sightseeing opportunities, and great culture and dining give this town a resort atmosphere.
It’s a favourite winter getaway with Icelanders, and we think you’ll agree when you visit.
AKUREYRI TOWN
If you’re looking for a unique winter fun destination without the tourist crowds, look no further than Akureyri and North Iceland. Friendly and culturally vibrant Akureyri town is a perfect base to explore North Iceland, as well as to experience the elusive northern lights.
See:
• • Spectacular fjord and alpine landscapes
• • The volcanic wonderland of Lake Mývatn*
• • Góðafoss waterfall*
• • Charming towns like Siglufjörður and Sauðárkrókur*
Enjoy:
• • Hot spring bathing at the Forest Lagoon or Mývatn
• Nature Baths *
• • Northern lights hunting*
• • Skiing at Hlíðarfjall ski area*
• • Discovering Iceland’s intriguing history and Sagas*
• • A unique microbrewery and food culture*
*Optional activity.
New!
Reykjavík
Mývatn Akureyri
Kerlingarfjöll
A sample of our short breaks and stopovers
Whether planning a long weekend with loved ones, a getaway with friends, or simply a layover in Iceland on the way to Europe or North America, our short breaks are the perfect way for your clients to make the best of their time in Iceland. Our short breaks include hand-picked accommodation and fun pre-booked activities.
Reykjavík City Break
Daily | 4 days/3 nights
Price per person from $864
Stay in Reykjavík, famous for its vibrant culture and its close location to famous natural wonders. Experience firsthand Iceland’s unique landscapes, geology, hot spring bathing and culinary scene. Highlights include the Golden Circle, the enchanting Laugarvatn Fontana Steam Baths, and a small group city walking tour with a delicious foodie focus.
Next Door to Nature Northern Lights City Break
Daily | 4 days/3 nights
Price per person from $950*
Dive into the best of Iceland’s winter fun with a combination of extreme adventure, northern lights, and spa relaxation. Visit the amazing Golden Circle region in an adventurous SuperJeep. Experience the thrill of snowmobiling across an arctic glacier. Hunt for mysterious northern lights on a guided tour. Top off all your amazing adventures with an indulgent visit to the world-famous Blue Lagoon.
Iceland Nature & Wellness
Daily | 4 days/3 nights
Price per person from $993
Iceland’s geothermally warmed waters make it the ideal wellness destination! Your base is Reykjavík with its geothermal pools and dynamic culture. This favourite short break package balances scenic landscapes, invigorating outdoor activities and relaxation in two Icelandic spas, each with its own unique charm.
Find out more about these and other short breaks at www.icelandtravel.is/short-breaks/
Reykjavík
Sólheimajökull
