Travel details
€ 2,022
/ per person
Note: The displayed price is the price at the time of application.
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Duration |
Departure in 2025/11 | 6 days |
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Participants |
2 person(s)（Adults 2 person(s)、Children 0 person(s)） |
Travel story
Each morning begins with a sky map and a whisper of possibility.
In Iceland, plans bend to the will of the weather. One day, you’ll chase clear skies to the frozen shores of the south.
The next, you’ll follow breaks in the clouds toward a quiet valley wrapped in snow.
Every night brings a new horizon, a new hope.
And when the aurora finally dances, you’ll stand still beneath its glow.
The journey has no fixed path, only purpose: to follow the light wherever it chooses to lead.
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On this trip, daily routes are updated according to aurora forecasts and changing weather, and destinations shift in the direction the sky indicates at the time.
Driving a rental car across the vast land, you can visit Iceland's natural sites—waterfalls, glaciers, black-sand coasts—at your own pace as they appear along the way.
Rather than following a fixed itinerary, by traveling flexibly and listening for signs of light, a unique aurora experience is quietly woven.
[Please note]
Before departure we provide an itinerary only for approximately the first two days after arrival.
This is an aurora-chase program that updates the itinerary during your trip to match where the aurora appears.
Therefore, we cannot provide hotel or schedule details before your trip.
Signature points
A unique aurora chase updated according to forecasts and weather
Based on aurora forecasts, cloud cover, and changing weather, destinations are updated as needed 1–2 days in advance. Rather than tracing a fixed itinerary, the trip heads to the places with the highest chance of aurora at any given time, increasing the likelihood of success and creating the distinctive experience of a "chase".
The free, delicate rhythm of travel made possible by touring with a rental car
The rental car is the main mode of transport. You can visit changing landscapes—waterfalls, glaciers, black-sand beaches—at your own pace. Including small discoveries along the way, the time accumulated by travelers' own choices quietly shapes the richness of this journey.
An experience woven while staying close to Iceland's land and sky
Traveling flexibly amid daily changing natural conditions brings a sense of being close not only to the aurora but to the land itself. By not relying on a set route and moving while sensing the mood of the sky and wind, the journey itself acquires a deep quietness and lingering resonance.
Itinerary
Arrival in Iceland
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Iceland - Keflavík
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Day notes
Velkomin til Íslands!
Pick up your rental car and head to the Blue Lagoon. Afterwards, take some time to discover the fascinating Reykjanes Peninsula, an active volcanic region.
End your trip in the Golden Circle and stay there for 2 nights, as the forecast for the Northern Lights looks promising. You’ll find a document in the attachment to help you hunt them.
The app “My Aurora Forecast” is also a great tool.
Note: If you plan to visit the recent volcanic eruption sites, please check the latest access conditions before going.
📍 Map: Driving route updated a few days ago
Travel tip: To make the most of your trip to Iceland in winter, start your days early. Depending on the weather, you may enjoy up to an hour of twilight before sunrise and another after sunset.
For the exact length of daylight during your stay, click here: https://shorturl.at/aE445
As for the Northern Lights, the best viewing hours are usually between 9:30 pm and 1:00 am.
Note: Throughout your trip plan, you’ll notice some descriptions marked as “optional”. These are suggested detours or activities that you can include depending on how you feel that day. While they won't appear on the main daily maps, a map link will be provided within the description whenever needed.
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Additional Notes
Everything you need to know for your trip to Iceland
*Attached before departure
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Northern Lights Guide
A guide to help you optimize your northern lights hunt.
*Attached before departure
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Sustainability Guidelines for Our Travelers
Tips to travel more responsibly and promote sustainable tourism.
*Attached before departure
09:30
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Car Rental
Pick-up your rental car at the Blue Car Rental office. There is a shuttle service from Keflavik airport every 15 minutes to take you to the rental car lots. This service is free of charge for Blue Car Rental customers and you can find it just outside the arrival terminal by following the signs.
Inclusions: 4G WiFi, Theft Protection, Gravel Protection, Collision Damage Waiver and Super Collision Damage Waiver, additional driver and roadside assistance.
There are several options for extra insurance, and it is possible to add on what you would like or do not have covered with any other existing insurance when you pick up your rental car. The car rental company can explain the options along with the corresponding liability.
Please check that the wifi device is working before you leave the airport.
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How to drive in Iceland
Useful information on how to drive in Iceland.
*Attached before departure
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Iceland - Grindavík
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Reykjanes Eruptions Sites
Since 2021 there have been several volcanic eruptions on the Reykjanes peninsula, in the vicinity of the village of Grindavik.
Prior to these recent events, there had been no eruption for 820 years, since the Reykjanes Fires of 1210-1240.
Even if there is no visible volcanic activity at the moment, the craters and the fresh lava are very interesting to see and, conditions permitting, it's possible to visit the area by hiking.
A short walk is enough to reach the lava field of the 2021 eruption.
You can do this on your own but please note that this is completely at your own risk, and requires careful preparation as well as monitoring of the day's conditions.
The area is still thought to be active and the situation could change at any time so we strongly recommend that you take the time to familiarise yourself with the official hiking & safety information:
https://safetravel.is/eruption-in-reykjanes
Make sure to stay on the marked trails and do not walk on the lava since it could break and you could cut yourself with sharp edges and/or fall below inside the lava field, were the temperature can remain very hot for a long time.
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Iceland - Hafnarfjörður
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Kleifarvatn
The largest lake in the area (10 sq.km.) and one of the deepest in Iceland (97 m), Kleifarvatn is fed by underground springs from the porous lava and also has hot springs at its southern end. Earthquakes in 2000 opened a fissure at the bottom of the lake causing it to lose a fair bit of its surface area.
Folklore has it that the lake is home to a lake monster but that does not deter the diving and fishing enthusiasts.
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Seltun & the Krysuvik volcanic area
Seltun is a colourful geothermal area with bubbling mud pots, fumaroles and hot springs in vivid shades of red, yellow and green. There are various walking paths around the area. However, be careful and keep to the trail since the ground and water temperatures are dangerously high.
Seltun is part of the Krysuvik volcanic area which spans 350 sq. km. and also includes the Kleifarvatn & Graenavatn lakes.
This volcanic system is interesting in that it is a fissure system without a central volcano.
Some people consider the recently erupted Fagradalsfjall volcano to be part of the Krysuvik volcanic system.
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Iceland - Hveragerði
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Hveragerdi - optional
Hveragerdi is known as the hot springs capital of Iceland, with its name is derived as such ("hver" means hot spring).
The area is part of the Hengill central volcano, and is geothermally active with very frequent (usually minor) earthquakes. The town is known for its greenhouses, which are heated by hot water from volcanic hot springs.
The Quake 2008
Map point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/uw5MA2PNvDCTbLir7
The exhibition presents the causes and the huge impact caused by the Earthquake in 2008.
There is also an earthquake simulator where you can experience a powerful earthquake (+6 Richter).
Geothermal Park (summer only)
https://www.facebook.com/Geothermalpark/
Open from April to September, the Geothermal Park is an area of hot springs where you can learn about this unique area's geological history.
You can also enjoy a therapeutic mud bath for your hands and feet, boil an egg in the hot spring and try the hot springs bread.
Reykjadalur valley
Map point: https://bit.ly/3GTQkjV
Just outside the town of Hveragerdi is the colourful Reykjadalur valley; an area of active geothermal activity, mud pools, steaming springs and a hot river. If you drive by you can see steam coming out of the mountainside.
If you're interested in a hike, you can follow the hiking trail which leads to a hot river. In some parts, the temperature of the river is perfect for bathing.
Please check trail conditions in winter: https://safetravel.is/
The Almar Bakery is a great place to pick up some baked goods or sandwiches for the day. You can also taste some Icelandic specialities like kleina, snudur or vinarbraud.
The Olverk Pizza & Brewery brews their own beer and serves fantastic wood-fired pizzas.
The Greenhouse Hotel has a food hall with various interesting options.
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3-star/Standard
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Breakfast
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Day notes
Explore the Golden Circle, Iceland’s most iconic route. At Thingvellir National Park you’ll find plenty of short hikes, and you can also stop by the Kerid crater.
📍 Map: Driving route updated a few days ago
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Iceland - Bláskógabyggð
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Gullfoss
Translated as "golden waterfall", Gullfoss, one of Iceland's most beautiful waterfalls and its signature golden glow on sunny days is the reason behind the name of the Golden Circle area.
The river canyon rock dates back to an interglacial period. The river Hvita originates in the Langjokull glacier and plunges 32m into a narrow and deep canyon. There are actually two separate waterfalls - the upper one with a drop of 11 metres and the lower one, 21 metres.
There are two viewing platforms - the upper one has a great view over the canyon and waterfall. The lower one lets you walk for a closer upfront view.
From Gullfoss, you also have a great view of the Langjokull glacier, Iceland’s second-largest.
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Geysir Geothermal Area
Geysir is one of the world's greatest geysers and the English word "geyser" originates from the Icelandic word "geysir".
Geysir is believed to have been formed at the end of the 13th century by a series of earthquakes and the eruption of Mt.Hekla.
Its opening is 18m wide and 20m deep and the jet of water was 60-80m high. At first, it spouted every third hour and then with longer intervals until it stopped in the early 2000s.
The smaller Strokkur still erupts 30 meters up into the air every 7-8 minutes much to the delight of the crowds.
Although Strokkur is the clear favourite sight, the surrounding area is also geothermally very active with a variety of bubbling hot springs, steaming vents and colourful fissures.
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Thingvellir National Park
Thingvellir National Park is the only UNESCO World Heritage Site on the Icelandic mainland. It is a spectacular natural sight located in the rift valley between the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates and Iceland is the only place where this rift is above sea level so you can clearly see the cracks and faults.
Thingvellir is located on the northern shore of Thingvallavatn, the biggest lake in Iceland. The river Oxara runs through the park and forms the Oxarafoss waterfall in the Almannagja gorge.
The site is historically significant for being the first meeting place of the Icelandic parliament (called Althingi) in 930, also the oldest existing parliament in the world.
The Althingi met annually to enact laws and resolve disputes. In the year 1000, Christianity became the official religion of Iceland. The independence of the Republic of Iceland was declared here on the 17th of June, 1944.
There is a parking fee of 1,000 ISK which can be paid at machines in the parking lot or online at: https://www.checkit.is/
