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Iceland Winter Escape

6 days, 1 city  |  From $2,839 $2,439 before flights($400 off)  |  Estimated biweekly payments as low as $77

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4.9 out of 5 stars

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Which trip style is right for you?

Essential: Budget-friendly, shared accommodations. Perfect for solo travelers and extroverts.

Plus: Hotel-style rooms with one other traveler. Great for those who want more privacy.

Why go?

Iceland is many things—it’s beautiful, it’s unique, and it’s breathtaking. But perhaps most importantly, it’s an escape from the everyday. Leave your worries behind and immerse yourself in a world of volcanoes, glaciers, waterfalls, and yes, even trolls.

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What you'll get

  • Round-trip flights & airport transfers (or book 'em yourself)
  • 4 nights in handpicked accommodations
  • 4 breakfasts
  • 1 lunch
  • 2 dinners
  • Expert Tour Director
  • 24/7 support
  • Immersive Golden Circle tour
  • Entrance to the Blue Lagoon
  • Stunning Northern Lights tour

Picture yourself

  • Oohing and aahing your way around the Golden Circle
  • Indulging in the ultimate spa day at the Blue Lagoon
  • Searching for rainbows and gold behind Skogafoss waterfall
  • Tasting Icelandic food like fermented shark or sheep’s head (or not)
  • Scanning the night skies for the elusive and breathtaking northern lights

Itinerary

Day 1: Overnight Flight

Sit back, relax, and pass the time on your overnight flight to Iceland by attempting to pronounce ‘vaðlaheiðarvegavinnuverkfærageymsluskúraútidyralyklakippuhringur,’ AKA the longest word in Icelandic.

Day 2: Explore Reykjavík + Welcome Dinner

Welcome to Iceland, the "Land of Fire and Ice,” and the home of active volcanoes, striking glaciers, really tall people descended from Vikings, and really tiny horses.

In the evening, enjoy a Welcome Dinner of local cuisine and drinks with fellow travelers at an authentic local spot. Afterwards, you’re free to take the party elsewhere!

Today’s highlights
  • Land at the airport and meet a waiting EF representative.
  • Transfer to your hotel to check in and check out your room.
  • Get familiar with Reykjavik with an introductory walk with your Tour Director through the Old Town Center.
Free time suggestions

Hallgrímskirkja Church Tower: Visit the Hallgrímskirkja church observation tower for an unbelievable aerial view of Reykjavík and the surrounding mountains.

Micro Bar: For the best craft beer in the city, look no further than Micro Bar, with 5-10 Icelandic beers always on draft.

The Hot Dog Stand: Icelanders love hot dogs. Hit either Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur, or the simply named Hot Dog Stand, and get a lamb hot dog with everything: raw onions, fried onions, ketchup, sweet mustard, and a mayo remoulade sauce.

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Accommodations

We handpick every accommodation and focus on locations and properties where local culture is at your doorstep. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used properties for this tour.

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Hotel Klettur

This contemporary hotel is located in the Hlíðar neighborhood of Reykjavik. Guests will enjoy a sleekly designed common space, comfortable rooms, and a modern hotel bar. Nearby guests will find the ever-instagramable Rainbow...

KEA Storm Hotel

This Nordic-inspired hotel is located in a peaceful oasis between Reykjavik’s business district & Laugavegur shopping street. Guests will enjoy a stylish bar, a relaxed communal lounge space as well as a comfortable breakfast...

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4.9 out of 5 stars

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Went better than I expected

5 out of 5 stars

1st-time traveler Anonymous, traveled in Mar 2025

We had enough free time and the blue lagoon and northern lights search excursions were pretty chill. Wish we could have spent more time on the blue lagoon part. The meals were not that good but that's what the free time is for! Other than that, it was an awesome time. We saw a...

Amazing Trip!

5 out of 5 stars

1st-time traveler Kyla, traveled in Mar 2025

Although it is a short trip, we saw as much as possible and Alejandro was an amazing tour director. He is extremely knowledgeable and goes above and beyond to plan and help us.

A Great Way to Spend Spring Break!

5 out of 5 stars

1st-time traveler Anonymous, traveled in Mar 2025

Iceland with EF in March was the perfect 5-day getaway. Lefteris was a wonderful and caring Tour Director who put in the effort to get to know each traveler. Would recommend!

Great for such a short trip

5 out of 5 stars

3rd-time traveler Warren, traveled in Feb 2025

This is my 3rd trip with EF and I was skeptical about it being only 6 days, considering that my previous tours were all at least a month long. It turns out that 6 days was just the right amount of time to see the natural beauty that this country has to offer, with also the...

5 out of 5 stars

2nd-time traveler Anonymous, traveled in Feb 2025

would travel to iceland again!

5 out of 5 stars

3rd-time traveler Anonymous, traveled in Feb 2025

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