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A Magical Winter in Iceland

In the depths of winter, Iceland transforms into a world of quiet magic and otherworldly beauty. December and January bring snow-dusted lava fields, shimmering glaciers, and skies that dance with the Northern Lights. The landscape feels at once peaceful and powerful a place where nature sets the pace and every moment feels cinematic.

From geothermal hot springs tucked into frozen valleys to ice caves glowing in shades of blue, Iceland offers an unforgettable blend of adventure and serenity during its winter season. Crisp mornings promise exploration, while long evenings invite warm meals, candlelit coziness, and the chance to witness the aurora ripple across the dark Arctic sky. Whether you're seeking winter adventure, soul-stirring landscapes, or simply a place to slow down and savor the season, Iceland in December and January is a destination unlike anywhere else a true winter wonder.

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Trip Information

Recommended trip length: 6 Days
Best time to travel: December - February
Estimated price: $15,000

Trip Overview

1
Lakeview Villa | 4 Nights at Lake Thingvellir
2
The Reykjavik Edition | 1 Nights at Kruger National Park

Weather

In the heart of winter, Iceland becomes a destination of pure Arctic enchantment. December and January drape the island in snow and soft northern light, creating a landscape that feels untouched and almost mythical. Volcanoes sleep under white blankets, waterfalls freeze mid-cascade, and steam rises from geothermal springs like whispers from the earth itself. This is the season when Iceland slows down and comes alive all at once where crisp days invite glacier walks, ice-cave explorations, and scenic drives through dramatic winter scenery, while long evenings offer warmth, comfort, and the unforgettable possibility of the Northern Lights.

Whether you’re soaking in naturally heated lagoons, savoring cozy Icelandic cuisine, or watching the aurora stretch across the sky, Iceland in December and January is a place where winter becomes extraordinary serene, powerful, and undeniably magical.

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Day 1: Welcome to Iceland!

Private Transfer

Upon arrival an English-speaking person will greet the passengers at the arrival gate, holding a name sign, and accompany the passenger to the airport exit. The passenger will be guided through passport control and the baggage delivery area. The service ends at the arrival hall after Customs.  This service includes Fast-Track through passport control.

Private transfer by our driver guide who will be with you during your entire stay in Iceland.

Reykjavik

Reykjavík is a city where Nordic charm meets creative energy, wrapped in the dramatic natural beauty that defines Iceland. Though small in size, it offers an impressive blend of culture, cuisine, and contemporary design. Colorful houses line the streets, landmark architecture rises against sweeping coastal views, and the city’s geothermal warmth gives it a uniquely inviting atmosphere even in the heart of winter.

Iceland’s capital is a hub for modern Icelandic culture. Visitors can explore cutting-edge art galleries, the striking Harpa Concert Hall, fascinating museums, and a thriving food scene that highlights the best of local produce and fresh seafood. Reykjavík also has a relaxed yet stylish rhythm lively cafés, cozy bars, artisan shops, and neighborhoods that are easily explored on foot. Just beyond the city limits, nature takes center stage. Reykjavík is the gateway to some of Iceland’s most iconic adventures: the Golden Circle, the Blue Lagoon, waterfalls, glaciers, black-sand coastlines, and  during winter the spectacular display of the Northern Lights.

A blend of creativity, culture, and raw natural wonder, Reykjavík offers both the comforts of a modern city and the thrill of being on the doorstep of one of the world’s most extraordinary landscapes.

Your Stay: Lakeview Villa

Lakeview Villa is located on the shores of Lake Thingvellir, Lakeview II offers a private retreat with many interesting hiking trails in close proximity and some of Iceland’s most spectacular natural pearls close by, including the attractions of the National Park, an area of unique geology, natural and historical features, designated a UNESCO world heritage site; Gullfoss, the golden waterfall and Geysir, a geothermal area lending its name to all other geysers worldwide.

Villa consists 4 bedroom, 3 doubles, one splittable to twin/3 bathroom, guest toilet; BBQ, outdoor South facing deck and Jacuzzi; fireplace; lake frontage, 550 sq m.  Addition adjoining appartment with 1 double at additional cost. This is Iceland´s newest luxury adventure villa with an excellent set of amenities for going to restaurants, bars, and spa facilities which is located near the nearby geothermal plant Nesjavelir. The villa has a stunning modern architectural design. It’s an open plan living bathed in natural light due to its south-facing position. It boasts a stylish modern decore within its private surroundings.


Lakeview Villa | 4 Nights

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Day 2: Private Golden Circle Tour
The Golden Circle

Visit the stunning sights of the famous Golden Circle. Go off the beaten track and head off into the ice-covered Langjokull, the second-largest glacier in Iceland. On this day you start your journey towards the sights of the famous Golden Circle. Visit Thinvellir National Par & Silfra. You will continue the day by visiting the Gullfoss waterfall. You will then be picked up to Langjokull Glacier. After this you will head to the Fridheimar Greenhouse Restaurant for lunch and continue through the rest of the sights before heading back to your accommodation.

Private Northern Lights Hunting by Car

Iceland is one of the best places in the world to see the Northern Lights (a.k.a. the Aurora Borealis). On clear, crisp winter nights in Iceland, you can experience the Northern Lights dancing magically across the sky. Seeing this magnificent light show with various colours dancing and twirling before your eyes is nothing short of amazing and each display is totally unique. Some say it’s a life-changing event. The Northern Lights are one of the biggest draws to visiting Iceland in the winter, the downside being that they are a natural phenomenon and thus elusive and unpredictable.

 


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Day 3: Private Glacier Snowmobiling & Ice Cave Tour

Glacier Snowmobiling & Ice caves

This tour offers extraordinary views and great fun. Experience the thrill of riding a snowmobile on Iceland’s second-largest glacier and visit a magical natural ice cave under the glacier!

The thrilling snowmobile tour will take you across stunning glacier landscapes, on the second-largest glacier in Iceland. Riding across the vast, white snowfield will feel like you are in another world! Some days, you will barely be able to see the difference between the white ice cap, and the white sky above you, and it feels like you are floating in the air. Once you reach the ice cave, you will be stunned by the stark contrast between all the white outside and all the lovely hues of gray, blue, black and white inside the cave.

 


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January 1st January 6th 6 Days

A Magical Winter in Iceland

Description

In the depths of winter, Iceland transforms into a world of quiet magic and otherworldly beauty. December and January bring snow-dusted lava fields, shimmering glaciers, and skies that dance with the Northern Lights. The landscape feels at once peaceful and powerful a place where nature sets the pace and every moment feels cinematic.

From geothermal hot springs tucked into frozen valleys to ice caves glowing in shades of blue, Iceland offers an unforgettable blend of adventure and serenity during its winter season. Crisp mornings promise exploration, while long evenings invite warm meals, candlelit coziness, and the chance to witness the aurora ripple across the dark Arctic sky. Whether you're seeking winter adventure, soul-stirring landscapes, or simply a place to slow down and savor the season, Iceland in December and January is a destination unlike anywhere else a true winter wonder.

Trip Overview

Weather

In the heart of winter, Iceland becomes a destination of pure Arctic enchantment. December and January drape the island in snow and soft northern light, creating a landscape that feels untouched and almost mythical. Volcanoes sleep under white blankets, waterfalls freeze mid-cascade, and steam rises from geothermal springs like whispers from the earth itself. This is the season when Iceland slows down and comes alive all at once where crisp days invite glacier walks, ice-cave explorations, and scenic drives through dramatic winter scenery, while long evenings offer warmth, comfort, and the unforgettable possibility of the Northern Lights.

Whether you’re soaking in naturally heated lagoons, savoring cozy Icelandic cuisine, or watching the aurora stretch across the sky, Iceland in December and January is a place where winter becomes extraordinary serene, powerful, and undeniably magical.

Full Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to Iceland!

Private Transfer

Upon arrival an English-speaking person will greet the passengers at the arrival gate, holding a name sign, and accompany the passenger to the airport exit. The passenger will be guided through passport control and the baggage delivery area. The service ends at the arrival hall after Customs.  This service includes Fast-Track through passport control.

Private transfer by our driver guide who will be with you during your entire stay in Iceland.

Reykjavik

Reykjavík is a city where Nordic charm meets creative energy, wrapped in the dramatic natural beauty that defines Iceland. Though small in size, it offers an impressive blend of culture, cuisine, and contemporary design. Colorful houses line the streets, landmark architecture rises against sweeping coastal views, and the city’s geothermal warmth gives it a uniquely inviting atmosphere even in the heart of winter.

Iceland’s capital is a hub for modern Icelandic culture. Visitors can explore cutting-edge art galleries, the striking Harpa Concert Hall, fascinating museums, and a thriving food scene that highlights the best of local produce and fresh seafood. Reykjavík also has a relaxed yet stylish rhythm lively cafés, cozy bars, artisan shops, and neighborhoods that are easily explored on foot. Just beyond the city limits, nature takes center stage. Reykjavík is the gateway to some of Iceland’s most iconic adventures: the Golden Circle, the Blue Lagoon, waterfalls, glaciers, black-sand coastlines, and  during winter the spectacular display of the Northern Lights.

A blend of creativity, culture, and raw natural wonder, Reykjavík offers both the comforts of a modern city and the thrill of being on the doorstep of one of the world’s most extraordinary landscapes.

Your Stay: Lakeview Villa

Lakeview Villa is located on the shores of Lake Thingvellir, Lakeview II offers a private retreat with many interesting hiking trails in close proximity and some of Iceland’s most spectacular natural pearls close by, including the attractions of the National Park, an area of unique geology, natural and historical features, designated a UNESCO world heritage site; Gullfoss, the golden waterfall and Geysir, a geothermal area lending its name to all other geysers worldwide.

Villa consists 4 bedroom, 3 doubles, one splittable to twin/3 bathroom, guest toilet; BBQ, outdoor South facing deck and Jacuzzi; fireplace; lake frontage, 550 sq m.  Addition adjoining appartment with 1 double at additional cost. This is Iceland´s newest luxury adventure villa with an excellent set of amenities for going to restaurants, bars, and spa facilities which is located near the nearby geothermal plant Nesjavelir. The villa has a stunning modern architectural design. It’s an open plan living bathed in natural light due to its south-facing position. It boasts a stylish modern decore within its private surroundings.


Lakeview Villa | 4 Nights

Day 2: Private Golden Circle Tour

The Golden Circle

Visit the stunning sights of the famous Golden Circle. Go off the beaten track and head off into the ice-covered Langjokull, the second-largest glacier in Iceland. On this day you start your journey towards the sights of the famous Golden Circle. Visit Thinvellir National Par & Silfra. You will continue the day by visiting the Gullfoss waterfall. You will then be picked up to Langjokull Glacier. After this you will head to the Fridheimar Greenhouse Restaurant for lunch and continue through the rest of the sights before heading back to your accommodation.

Private Northern Lights Hunting by Car

Iceland is one of the best places in the world to see the Northern Lights (a.k.a. the Aurora Borealis). On clear, crisp winter nights in Iceland, you can experience the Northern Lights dancing magically across the sky. Seeing this magnificent light show with various colours dancing and twirling before your eyes is nothing short of amazing and each display is totally unique. Some say it’s a life-changing event. The Northern Lights are one of the biggest draws to visiting Iceland in the winter, the downside being that they are a natural phenomenon and thus elusive and unpredictable.

 

Day 3: Private Glacier Snowmobiling & Ice Cave Tour

Glacier Snowmobiling & Ice caves

This tour offers extraordinary views and great fun. Experience the thrill of riding a snowmobile on Iceland’s second-largest glacier and visit a magical natural ice cave under the glacier!

The thrilling snowmobile tour will take you across stunning glacier landscapes, on the second-largest glacier in Iceland. Riding across the vast, white snowfield will feel like you are in another world! Some days, you will barely be able to see the difference between the white ice cap, and the white sky above you, and it feels like you are floating in the air. Once you reach the ice cave, you will be stunned by the stark contrast between all the white outside and all the lovely hues of gray, blue, black and white inside the cave.

 

 

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December - February

$15,000

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