Best of Iceland 6-Day Stopover Tour
by Snaeland Travel · Northern lights · Lagoons & spas · Multi-day packages · South Coast
- Fine on your own
- Suits older travellers
One main thing most days, with time that is genuinely yours.
6 stops across 6 days in the operator's own itinerary — 1 a day.
from €1,539 per person
Next departure: Sat 31 Oct
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Duration
6 days
Difficulty
Very easy
Season
Sep – Apr
Starts in
Reykjavík
Pickup
Meet at the start point
Starts at
Hotel booked for you or nearby bus stop
Lækjargata, Reykjavík
Guide
Guided in English
Departs
09:00
Cancellation
Cancelling costs 50% of the price within 7 days of departure.
About this experience
This 6-day Iceland adventure combines cultural highlights with unforgettable landscapes. Start in Reykjavík, where colourful streets, cosy cafés, and a lively arts scene set the mood. A guided Golden Circle day tour then takes you to Þingvellir National Park, the erupting Strokkur geyser, and the magnificent Gullfoss waterfall.
During the winter months, you can choose to add an evening Northern Lights excursion, led by expert guides who select the best viewing spots away from city lights. To personalise your journey, optional experiences include a rejuvenating visit to the Blue Lagoon, a South Shore day tour with waterfalls, glaciers, and black sand beaches, or a Reykjavík Food Tour.
Room Allocation: Guests booking for one person will be accommodated in a single room. Bookings for two persons will be placed in a double room. Bookings for three persons will be accommodated in a double room with an extra bed or a triple room, depending on availability.
Description from the operator, Snaeland Travel. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.
Where you go
- Arrival in Reykjavík
- Day 2: Golden Circle Day Tour & Optional Evening Northern Lights Excursion
- Day 3: Optional Blue Lagoon Visit
- Day 4: Optional South Shore Adventure
- Day 5: Optional Reykjavík Food Tour
- Day 6: Departure
Included
- Accommodation in Reykjavík for 5 nights
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Guided Golden Circle day tour
- Free Wi-Fi on board the coach
- Pickup and drop-off at your hotel or a nearby bus stop for all tours
Not included
- Airport transfers
- Optional tours (Northern Lights tour, Blue Lagoon tour, South Shore Tour, Reykjavík Food Tour)
- Meals other than breakfast at hotels
Good to know
- Warm clothes suited to rainy or cold weather, hat and gloves
- Sturdy walking shoes
- Refreshments on day tours
Cancellation for this tour
Cancelling costs 50% of the price within 7 days of departure. If the operator cancels for weather or safety, you get a full refund or a new date.
If the weather cancels this tour
Iceland's weather is real. What usually stops this one is a solid cloud forecast — most operators call it by late afternoon and let you rebook on a clearer night free of charge. Here is exactly what happens to your booking.
- 1Snaeland Travel decides, and tells us. Operators cancel when it is unsafe or pointless, and we back that call every time — we do not ask them to run anyway.
- 2We contact you by email, and by phone if your tour is the same or next day. You choose: another date if there is one you can make, or a full refund. There is no fee and nothing to argue.
- 3The refund goes back to the card you paid with, through Stripe, usually visible within a few working days. If this tour was one of several in your booking, the others are untouched.
What you do not get is the day back. If this is the only free day in your plan, put a spare day next to it — the planner leaves days free with the rest-day option. And if you want out because the forecast looks bad, that is your own cancellation: free until the cutoff shown above, the operator's policy after that.
Questions on the day: [email protected] · +354 497 1373. How cancellations work in Iceland →
Sold out on your date?
Seats come back — a cancellation, or the operator adding a vehicle. Tell us the date and we will check once a day and email you if one opens. One email, then we delete the address; nothing else is ever sent to it.
Who this is not for
- Not available in summer; the operator runs it roughly September to April.
Read off the operator's own conditions. If none of it applies to you, this is a good one.
Why we list it
Snaeland Travel is one of 207 operators we work with — chosen for reliability, honest descriptions and how they treat guests when weather changes plans. We don't list everything; we list what we'd book ourselves. The six checks every operator passes →
What travellers say about Snaeland Travel
Read all 104 reviews on Google →Operator rating 4.7/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.
★★★★★ · 5 months ago
Had an amazing 7 day tour with these guys and everything was absolutely amazing ! Anna Maria was a spectacular tour guide , we were so lucky to have her ! Our driver Christian was also perfect and the honesty make a perfect duet ! Can't wait to visit again !
★★★★★ · 2 months ago
I had an excellent experience with our tour guide and driver, ASGEIR, during our trip to Iceland. He was professional, punctual, and extremely knowledgeable about the country's history, culture, and breathtaking natural attractions. ASGEIR made the journey enjoyable by sharing interesting stories and local insights throughout the tour. He was patient, friendly, and always ensured we were comfortable and had enough time to enjoy each stop. His driving was safe and smooth, even in challenging weather conditions, which made us feel secure throughout the trip. Thanks to ASGEIR, our visit to Iceland was not only beautiful but also truly memorable.
★★★★★ · 2 months ago
I booked multiple private driver excursions with Snæland Travel for my family vacation to Iceland with 8 adults and 2 small children, and am very pleased with their service. It was a complicated collection of needs and desires for our 5 day stay in Reykjavik and Isabella and the rest of the sales team were fantastic at helping me design a set of tours as well as coordinating airport transfer on arrival and departure. They were responsive to all my questions and concerns, and they were even able to make last minute arrangements for my son whose flight was cancelled and arrived a day later. The Reykjanes Peninsula private tour, with our driver Mike, gave us a look at the raw intensity of the lava fields, steam vents, bubbling mud pits, and the jagged lava coastline. The Snæfellsnes Peninsula private tour, with our driver Tryggvi, showed us beautiful coastal cliffs and remote ancient lava fields softened by generations of moss and grass giving a spectacular mystical feel to the landscape. The Golden Circle private tour, with our driver Chris, took us to the most popular tour destinations - Þingvellir National Park where we walked along the tectonic rift, Great Geysir area where we watched Strokkur erupt and hot springs boil, and Gullfoss where some of us marveled at the power of the sprawling waterfall from the upper viewing area and some of us ventured down the stairs to the base of the falls to feel the spray as it crashed into the ravine. Chris was a fantastic driver, as he walked us to the viewing platforms to take group photos and gave us some insight as to what to expect at each stop. As a private driver experience we were able to make personal adjustments to the day, and during our planning phase Isabella added a 2 hour dinner stop where we enjoyed a Viking feast (the dinner reservation and cost of the meal was not part of the Snæland Travel experience). I would highly recommend Snæland Travel for any tours, and I definitely would suggest trying the private driver option in order to have more control over how long you spend at each stop or even if you want to add or skip stops as long as it fits the designated time frame. My large family enjoyed traveling around Iceland in the comfort of our private van with friendly drivers, and I am very grateful for the experience.
★★★★★ · 2 months ago
Thank you very much for the driver - Saulius! He is a fantastic driver! He managed the bus with skill, was attentive to passengers' needs, and the whole trip was a pleasure thanks to him.
Reviews from Google · updated 23 Oct 2026
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Reviews from our travellers
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Northern lights — questions people ask
When is the best time to see the northern lights in Iceland?
September to April, when the nights are dark enough. Within that, late September to March gives the longest dark hours, and the equinox months, September and March, often have active skies. There are no lights in June or July; the sky never gets dark. Anyone selling you a June lights tour is selling you a bus ride. Give yourself at least three nights, because clouds, not the aurora, are the usual reason people miss them.
Are the northern lights guaranteed on a tour?
No. Nobody can promise them, and we will not. Two things have to line up: a clear sky and solar activity. Guides check the cloud forecast at vedur.is and drive to gaps, which is the real value of a tour over standing outside your hotel. What most operators do promise is a free second attempt if the lights do not show. Check the exact retry policy on the tour page, because the number of retries and the validity period vary.
Is a northern lights bus tour or a boat tour better?
Bus, if you want the best odds. A minibus can drive an hour inland to find a clear patch; a boat stays in Faxaflói and sees whatever sky is over Reykjavík. Boats are shorter, about two hours, and pleasant with hot chocolate, and Reykjavik Sailors' cruise (/experience/6637/) includes a free retry. For a serious hunt, a small-group minibus like BusTravel's (/experience/150646/) or a 4x4 tour (/experience/1088067/) is the better bet.
Can I see the northern lights from Reykjavík itself?
Yes, on strong nights. The city is small and the sky over the sea to the north is fairly dark. Grótta lighthouse at the western tip and the Ægisíða shoreline are the usual spots, twenty minutes' walk from the centre. On average nights the street lights drown out a faint aurora, which is why tours drive out. If the forecast shows high activity and clear sky, walk to Grótta first and save the tour money.
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