Christmas Adventure In Iceland
A 7-day festive Christmas adventure combining winter activities, Christmas markets, and iconic Icelandic sights.
Tour Overview
Celebrate Christmas in Iceland on a winter adventure that blends seasonal traditions with Iceland’s most iconic landscapes. This festive journey combines Reykjavík’s Christmas atmosphere with unforgettable winter experiences across snow-covered countryside and dramatic natural sights.
Explore the Golden Circle, relax in geothermal hot pools, and experience Iceland’s winter magic through glacier hiking, ice climbing, and ice cave exploration. Stroll through Reykjavík’s charming Christmas markets, enjoy festive city walks, and savor traditional Nordic cuisine in carefully selected restaurants.
With crisp winter days, glowing holiday lights, and cozy evenings spent together, this Christmas tour in Iceland offers a perfect balance of adventure, culture, and seasonal celebration—an unforgettable way to experience the holidays in the land of fire and ice.
What’s Included
Public transportation
Travel in style aboard our Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, offering plush leather seating, an excellent sound system for music and guide commentary, USB charging ports, and Webasto heating for year-round comfort.
Hotel
accommodation
Throughout the journey, we stay in carefully selected hotels that combine comfort, style, and a welcoming atmosphere. Our nights in Hotel Óðinsvé offer a refined base in the heart of Reykjavík.
In the South of Iceland, we spend two nights at Hotel Lóa, a cozy countryside hotel surrounded by winter landscapes—ideal for rest, reflection, and Northern Lights watching when conditions allow.
Meals
All breakfasts are included, along with one lunch, welcome dinner, and a farewell dinner.
Along the way, your guide will make carefully chosen stops at cozy cafés or charming local restaurants for lunch, while dinners can be enjoyed either at your hotel or at a handpicked restaurant nearby—allowing you to relax and savor each evening without a rush.
Activites & Entrance fees
Entrance fees for all scheduled activities are included, such as a glacier hike, ice cave visit, lagoon entries, and snowmobile tour.
All necessary safety equipment for these activities is provided.
Local Viking Women Guide
Our Viking Women guides are experts in their field, safety-focused, and calm under pressure—but they also know when to laugh, share stories, and make the journey memorable.
What’s NOT included
Airfare
Flights to and from Iceland are not included. This gives you the flexibility to choose the best routes and travel dates for your schedule.
Travel Insurance
Personal travel insurance is not included and is strongly recommended to cover hiking activities, medical care, trip interruptions, and luggage.
Accommodation Before And After The Trip
Accommodation in Reykjavík or elsewhere before Day 1 and after Day 6 is not included. We’re happy to share recommendations if you’d like help planning extra nights.
Some lunches and dinners
Your guide will select cozy cafés and charming local restaurants, giving you the flexibility to choose what suits you best.
Gratuities (optional)
Tips for your guide are not included and are entirely optional. They are always appreciated but never expected.
Itinerary
day 01
Arrival & Welcome Dinner
Your Iceland Christmas adventure begins in Reykjavík. We’ll meet our guide around 5:45 PM at Hotel Óðinsvé. After a short introduction we’ll enjoy a welcome dinner together at a nearby local restaurant—an easy and relaxed way to get to know your fellow travellers before the journey begins.
day 02
Advent in Reykjavík – Christmas Markets & Festive City Walks
We begin the day by soaking in the Christmas atmosphere of Reykjavík, where the city comes alive with holiday lights, decorations, and seasonal traditions. Together, we explore local Christmas markets, festive streets, and cozy corners of the capital, discovering how Icelanders celebrate Advent. Along the way, your guide will share insights into Icelandic Christmas folklore, traditions, and seasonal foods. This relaxed day sets the tone for the festive journey ahead and allows time to enjoy the warmth and charm of Reykjavík in winter.
DAY 03
Golden Circle Highlights & Greenhouse Lunch
Today we travel the famous Golden Circle, one of Iceland’s most iconic sightseeing routes. We visit Þingvellir National Park, where tectonic plates meet, continue to the Geysir Geothermal Area to witness erupting hot springs, and admire the powerful Gullfoss waterfall framed by winter scenery.
For lunch, we stop at a geothermal greenhouse, where Icelanders grow fresh produce year-round using natural heat—an unforgettable culinary experience that blends sustainability with local flavour.
Back in Reykjavik in the evening.
DAY 04
South Coast Adventure & Glacier Hike
Our journey continues along Iceland’s dramatic South Coast, known for waterfalls, glaciers, and black volcanic landscapes. Today includes a guided glacier walk, offering the chance to step onto ancient ice and learn about Iceland’s glacial environment from an experienced guide. After a day of exploration, we check in to our hotel in the South for a relaxing evening and dinner.
day 05
Katla Ice Cave & Super Jeep Glacier Adventure
Today’s journey takes us deep into Iceland’s frozen landscapes on a Katla Ice Cave tour. Traveling by Super Jeep, we head onto Mýrdalsjökull, one of Iceland’s largest glaciers and home to the active Katla volcano.
Equipped with crampons and helmets, we explore striking natural ice formations shaped by volcanic activity and glacial movement. Inside the ice cave, dramatic black and blue ice walls create a surreal atmosphere, offering one of the most unique winter experiences in Iceland.
The tour begins at 12:30 and lasts approximately 3 hours. All necessary safety equipment is provided, along with expert guidance and Super Jeep transportation.
day 06
Snowmobiling on Mýrdalsjökull & Local Pool
The day begins with an exhilarating snowmobile adventure on Mýrdalsjökull Glacier, one of Iceland’s largest ice caps and home to the powerful Katla volcano beneath the ice. Riding across the vast, snow-covered glacier offers a thrilling way to experience Iceland’s winter landscapes and dramatic highland scenery.
After the snowmobile tour, we slow the pace with a visit to a local geothermal swimming pool, where Icelanders relax year-round. In the evening, we return to Reykjavík for a festive farewell dinner, celebrating the journey, shared adventures, and connections made during this special Christmas tour.
day 07
Sky Lagoon & Departure
We bring our Icelandic adventure to a relaxed and memorable close with a visit to Sky Lagoon, one of Iceland’s most iconic geothermal spas. We aim to arrive around 11:00, allowing approximately two hours to enjoy the signature 7-step ritual and soak in the infinity pool overlooking the Atlantic Ocean—a perfect final moment of calm and reflection.
After the visit, we continue to Keflavík International Airport, located about a 45-minute drive away. The group will be dropped off together at the airport no later than 14:00, so please plan your departure flight accordingly.
For those extending their stay, you’re welcome to return to Reykjavík with your Viking Women guide after the airport drop-off and enjoy a little more time exploring the city before heading home.
