New Year’s Eve Adventure In Iceland
A 7-day festive New Year’s adventure combining winter activities, firework celebrations, and iconic Icelandic sights.
Tour Overview
Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Iceland on a 7-day winter adventure filled with iconic sights, seasonal activities, and festive moments. This journey combines Reykjavík’s lively New Year celebrations with unforgettable winter experiences across Iceland’s dramatic landscapes.
Explore the Golden Circle, relax in geothermal hot pools, and experience Iceland’s winter magic through glacier hiking, snowmobiling, ice climbing, and ice cave exploration. Enjoy carefully selected Nordic cuisine, scenic drives through snow-covered landscapes, and evenings filled with winter atmosphere and celebration.
Ring in the New Year surrounded by firework-lit skies, natural wonders, and a small group of adventurous women—an unforgettable way to welcome the year ahead in Iceland’s winter wonderland.
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 special NYE dinner celebration.
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 NYE 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
Golden Circle Highlights & Snowmobiling on Langjökull
We begin the day by exploring Iceland’s famous Golden Circle, one of the country’s most popular sightseeing routes. Our first stop is Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates meet. We continue to the Geysir Geothermal Area, home to the erupting Strokkur geyser, before visiting the powerful Gullfoss, one of Iceland’s most iconic waterfalls.
In the afternoon, adventure takes over with a snowmobile tour on Langjökull Glacier, Iceland’s second-largest glacier. Riding across the vast ice cap offers a true Arctic experience and unforgettable views of the surrounding highlands. After the adrenaline rush, we slow the pace with a relaxing soak at Laugarás Lagoon, a modern geothermal spa set in peaceful surroundings.
We end the day in Hvolsvöllur, where we settle in for the night and recharge for the adventures ahead.
DAY 03
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 04
South Coast Adventure & Glacier Hike
Today we explore Iceland’s dramatic South Coast, home to some of the country’s most iconic natural attractions. Our first stop is Seljalandsfoss, a famous waterfall where, weather permitting, you can walk behind the cascading water for a unique perspective. We then continue to Skógafoss, one of Iceland’s largest and most powerful waterfalls, plunging 60 meters over a wide cliff and often framed by rainbows in the spray.
Next, adventure awaits on Sólheimajökull, an outlet glacier of the larger Mýrdalsjökull ice cap. With an experienced guide, we set out on a guided glacier hike, learning about glacier formation, volcanic influence from the nearby Katla volcano, and the constantly changing icy landscape. All necessary safety equipment is provided.
We end the day at Reynisfjara, Iceland’s most famous black sand beach, known for its basalt columns, volcanic sands, and dramatic Atlantic coastline, before returning to Reykjavík in the evening.
day 05
Reykjavík City Walk, Bonfires & New Year’s Eve Celebrations
Today marks the final day of the year, and we celebrate it in the heart of Reykjavík. After a nourishing breakfast and freshly brewed coffee, you’ll join your Viking Women guide alongside a local city walk guide from Your Friend in Reykjavík for an engaging and informative walking tour of the capital.
Together, they’ll introduce you to Reykjavík’s main landmarks as well as lesser-known streets, hidden corners, and local favorites, offering insight into Icelandic culture, history, and everyday life. Before parting ways, your guide will share her personal recommendations for lunch spots, traditional New Year’s Eve bonfires, and the best locations to enjoy Reykjavík’s famous midnight firework displays.
In the evening gather for a festive three-course New Year’s Eve dinner at a carefully selected local restaurant. The menu blends Icelandic and Mediterranean flavors in a warm, elegant setting—an ideal way to begin the night’s celebrations. After dinner, the rest of the evening is yours to experience Reykjavík’s lively atmosphere and ring in the New Year surrounded by fireworks, celebration, and local traditions.
day 06
Lunch & Local Pool Experience
We take the day at a slower pace, enjoying lunch together before heading to a local geothermal swimming pool—a favorite among Reykjavík residents. This is a perfect opportunity to unwind, share stories from the previous night’s celebrations, and experience an authentic part of Icelandic daily life.
Soak in the hot tubs, relax in the steam room, and let the warm geothermal water do its magic—an ideal way to ease into the New Year and recharge after the festivities.
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.
