Teens-First Adventures: Iceland - Winter Edition
Eight days of ice, darkness, and dancing skies, Glaciers, ice caves, and the Northern Lights.
Journey highlights
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Snowmobiling across the Langjökull ice cap with the glacier's vast white wilderness stretching in every direction
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Walking inside a glacier ice cave beneath Vatnajökull, blue light filtering through ancient ice in near-total silence
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Private Northern Lights lecture with astronomer Sævar Helgi, then stepping outside to watch the aurora with the science fresh in your mind
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Crossing frozen rivers by super jeep to reach the Valley of Thór, with a luxury wilderness barbecue waiting inside
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Enquire NowDrive a snowmobile across an ice cap. Walk inside a glacier. Stand beneath the Northern Lights while an astronomer explains the science dancing above your head. Iceland in winter strips everything back to raw elements: volcanic rock, ancient ice, dark skies, and geothermal heat rising from the earth. The short daylight hours make every moment sharper, and when darkness falls, the sky puts on a show that no other season can offer.
Reykjavik warms you in with a private food tour and a hands-on Nordic cooking class where Icelandic fish and free-range lamb become a three-course meal around a farmhouse table. Then the super jeeps take over. Langjökull glacier becomes your snowmobile playground, Strokkur geyser erupts through the cold air, and Gullfoss waterfall thunders 32 metres into the canyon with ice clinging to every edge. Thórsmork valley is reached by crossing frozen rivers in the super jeep, a luxury barbecue laid out in the wilderness before heading back to Hotel Rangá for a Northern Lights lecture with astronomer Sævar Helgi beneath some of the darkest skies in Europe.
Further east, Vatnajökull’s ice cap stretches across 13 per cent of the country. Giant icebergs drift across Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon and an ice cave expedition takes you beneath the glacier into chambers of blue light and frozen silence. A 5,200-year-old lava tunnel with winter ice sculptures at its entrance, Icelandic horses carrying you to a hidden waterfall beneath Eyjafjallajökull, and ATVs tearing across black volcanic beaches round out the adventure before the journey closes at the Blue Lagoon Retreat, where the milky teal mineral waters feel even more extraordinary against the cold dark sky.
Experiences on this tour
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View ExperienceExplore the Snaefellsnes Peninsula
On this tour pass through the traditional fishing villages perched on the Snaefellsnes Peninsula's coast. Visit the unique Shark Museum and stop at Ölkelda where naturally carbonated water springs from the ground.
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View ExperienceSnowmobiling on langjokull
Conquer Langjökull, Iceland’s majestic “long glacier,” on a private snowmobile adventure. Feel the thrill of the ice beneath you while taking in sweeping views of the south coast and untouched glacial wilderness.
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View ExperienceInside the Volcano
Descend 120 metres into the magma chamber of a dormant volcano. One of the only places on earth where you can stand inside a volcanic heart.
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View ExperienceLuxury Lunch in the wild
Savour a gourmet lunch in Iceland’s wild heart. From hidden caves to Thorsmork’s valleys, a private chef prepares a bespoke meal amid dramatic landscapes, turning a scenic stop into an unforgettable, intimate culinary adventure.
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View ExperienceReykjavik food tour
Take over the kitchen at Salt Eldhús for a hands-on Nordic cooking class. Three courses of Icelandic fish and free-range lamb, then the whole family sits down to eat together.
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View ExperienceGreenhouse lunch at Friðheimar
A private tour of a geothermal greenhouse where tomatoes grow year-round using volcanic energy. Lunch served among the plants with everything freshly picked.
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Buggy and ice cave adventure
Experience southern Iceland in private: hike across a glacier, explore a hidden ice cave, and drive a buggy along black sand beaches, all while absorbing the dramatic landscapes of mountains, sea stacks, and volcanic wonders.
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View ExperienceSouth Coast
Reynisfjara’s jet-black beach, troll-legend sea stacks, the village of Vík, and two of Iceland’s most iconic waterfalls: Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss. A full day along one of the world’s great road trips.
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View ExperienceLava tunnel
Walk through a 5,200-year-old lava tunnel formed during a volcanic eruption. In winter, ice sculptures form at the entrance, making the experience even more extraordinary.
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View ExperienceATV across the lava
ATVs across the Reykjanes peninsula. Lava fields, black sand, mountain trails, and views over the Blue Lagoon and the island of Eldey.
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View ExperienceIcee Horse Back Riding
Ride through Iceland’s wild Ölfus landscapes on a private, two-hour tour with gentle Icelandic horses, guided expertly for an unforgettable journey blending serenity, connection, and awe-inspiring scenery.
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View ExperienceGlacier hike
Strap on crampons and hike across the crevasse-riddled glacial tongue of Sólheimajökull with a certified mountain guide. Ancient ice, jagged ridges, and sink holes.
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View ExperienceBlue Dragon Ice Cave by helicopter
Soar over Skeiðarárjökull Glacier on a private helicopter flight, landing at the hidden Blue Dragon ice cave to explore its aquamarine walls—an intimate journey into one of Iceland’s most secret and awe-inspiring landscapes.
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View ExperienceNorthern Lights Hunt
Escape Reykjavik’s lights and journey into Iceland’s wilderness with a private guide, tracking the elusive Northern Lights. Witness the Aurora Borealis shimmer across the night sky in serene isolation, with the magic of the Arctic unfolding before you.
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View ExperienceBlue Lagoon Retreat
Two nights at the Retreat, built into an 800-year-old lava flow in the heart of the Blue Lagoon. Milky teal mineral waters, volcanic landscapes, and complete serenity.
Our Teen-First Adventures include:
- Your dedicated Travel Specialist who will take care of arrangements
- Private international airport transfers in destination and your own private, English-speaking local guides
- Unique experiences, hand-picked by our Journeys team
- Entrance to must-see local sites
- Dedicated 24/7 team providing in-country support and guidance
Hotels on this Tour
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View AccommodationThe Retreat at Blue Lagoon
The Retreat at Blue Lagoon offers exclusive lagoon access, sophisticated suites, world-class wellness, and bespoke Icelandic experiences, providing discerning travellers with an unparalleled blend of luxury, privacy, and natural beauty.
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View AccommodationHotel Ranga
Hotel Ranga offers a warm welcome, delicious gourmet food and wine, and the opportunity to enjoy the natural wonders of this remarkable part of the country. Its location means there is good chance of catching sight of the Northern Lights.
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View AccommodationGlacier Lagoon Hotel
Luxury meets wilderness at Glacier Lagoon Hotel. Watch icebergs drift from your room, dine on Icelandic cuisine, and explore glaciers and lagoons with Scott Dunn’s bespoke experiences.
When to visit
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Nordic climate - May, June and July are the driest months of the year. Mid-June to August is high season, but most highland tours don’t operate until July because of snow. At other times, many tourist facilities outside Reykjavík are closed. From September through March, the night is dark enough to see the Aurora Borealis.
We design each itinerary around you, so this suggested itineraryis a starting point that we can tweak or transform into something completely bespoke to you. Call us on 020 8682 5040 to start planning your holiday.
