Ellie Crawford

Steady As We Roam Travel Company LLC

Iceland 2024 SAWR Group Trip

Nov 21, 2024 to Nov 25, 2024
Iceland

Please note: This departure has “request space” availability. In order to request confirmed space on this tour, we will process your payment and send the request to G Adventures to try and add you to this tour departure. It generally takes 2 to 3 business days to receive a response.

Let's go to Iceland!

 
For this trip, we'll be traveling with G Adventures (see more about why we're excited about them below) on the 5-day Iceland Northern Lights & Golden Circle Tour. Here is how G Adventures describes the tour we selected:
 
Iceland's otherworldly aura seems to heighten in the winter months, when viewing the Northern Lights is at its peak and the contrast between the cool, crisp air and its steaming geothermic hot springs heightens. Couple that with hiking through Þingvellir National Park, meeting the famous Icelandic horse, exploring lava caves, and chasing waterfalls, and you've got yourself a spectacular winter adventure like no other.
 

What's included:

  • Accommodations: 2 nights in hotels, 2 nights in a guest house
  • Meals: 4 breakfasts, 2 dinners
  • Transportation to/from all included activities and between all destinations
  • Activities:
    • Lava caving (Leiðarendi Cave)
    • Meet the famous Icelandic horse
    • Golden Circle sightseeing
    • Þingvellir National Park visit
    • Geysir Hot Spring visit
    • Gullfoss waterfall visit
    • Northern Lights hunting (2 nights)
    • Southern coast drive including Skógarfoss waterfall and Seljalndsfoss waterfall
 

What's not included:

  • Airfare
  • Any meals not stated above
  • Mandatory travel insurance (required by G Adventures)
  • Optional pre- and post-tour accommodations
  • Optional activity: Glacier Hiking on Sólheimajökull (from Skogar)
  • Any other activities/sights you'd like to experience before or after the tour, such as the Blue Lagoon or Sky Lagoon
 

Itinerary:

  • Day 1 (Reykjavik): Arrive anytime throughout the day. Get settled, then attend the Welcome Meeting where you can meet our CEO (Chief Experience Officer and guide for the trip) and fellow travelers, and learn more about our tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterward. 
 
  • Day 2 (Reykjavik/Álftröð): Travel by private vehicle from Reykjavík to explore a lava cave in the Bláfjöll Mountains. In the afternoon, get up close and personal with the famous Icelandic horse before returning to Álftröð. In the evening, we will have our first chance to see the Northern Lights out in the countryside. (breakfast and dinner included)
 
  • Day 3 (Álftröð): Head to Þingvellir National Park. Visit sights like the Geysir Hot Spring and Gullfoss waterfall. In the evening, embrace your inner chef and prepare dinner together at the guesthouse. Afterward, we will have another opportunity to try seeing the Northern Lights. (breakfast and dinner included)
 
  • Day 4 (Álftröð/Reykjavik): Travel to Sólheimajökull glacier and take some time to explore the area, visit the Skogar Museum, or opt for a stunning glacier hike (additional cost). Drive the scenic southern coast and visit the Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls on the way back to Reykjavík. (breakfast included)
 
  • Day 5 (Reykjavik): Depart at any time. (breakfast included)
 
  • Note: G Adventures makes it really easy to add a hotel stay pre- or post-tour for a reasonable price. If you want to spend more time exploring Reykjavik, consider adding a night to your trip. We (Riki and Ellie) will be adding one night at the end of the trip and organizing a group to check out either the Blue Lagoon (about 30 minutes away from Reykjavik) or Sky Lagoon (a little closer to downtown Reykjavik) on Day 5. 

Why we like G Adventures:

  • Groups are small (average 12, max 16)
  • Each tour is led by a CEO (Chief Experience Officer). This person is a local expert who will make this trip hassle-free and point us in the direction of all the best stuff Iceland has to offer.
  • Each tour has a Ripple Score, which is an evaluation of how often they use local businesses and services to create each tour and gives a percentage of local expenses that stay in the community. This tour has a score of 98 out of 100.
  • The company focuses on responsible travel, putting emphasis on environmental, animal, and child welfare around the world. 
 

Cancellation policy:

All cancellation requests must be sent to Steady As We Roam in writing. Please review G Adventures' Book with Confidence Policy. Please see Steady As We Roam's Terms and Conditions for our full cancellation policy.

Available Packages

Iceland Northern Lights & Golden Circle Tour
Unavailable as of September 22, 2024

$1,899.00
Deposit: $350.00 per person

Unavailable

Iceland's otherworldly aura seems to heighten in the winter months, when viewing the Northern Lights is at its peak and the contrast between the cool, crisp air and its steaming geothermic hot springs heightens. Couple that with hiking through Þingvellir National Park, meeting the famous Icelandic horse, exploring lava caves, and chasing waterfalls, and you've got yourself a spectacular winter adventure like no other.

NOTE: Spaces are extremely limited. Completing this form does not guarantee a spot. Your place is not confirmed until we confirm availability and submit your deposit. 

Extra Options

Pre- or Post-tour Hotel (SINGLE OCCUPANCY)
Unavailable as of September 22, 2024

$90.00

Want an extra day to explore Reykjavík? Add a pre- or post-tour hotel stay.
 
 

Pre- or Post-tour Hotel (TWIN/DOUBLE OCCUPANCY)
Unavailable as of September 22, 2024

$135.00

Want an extra day to explore Reykjavík? Add a pre- or post-tour hotel stay.
 
 

Glacier Hiking on Sólheimajökull
Unavailable as of September 22, 2024

$105.00

Equipped with crampons and an ice axe, hike through the dramatic glacier valley and along the black sand flood plains to the edge of the ice. Enjoy stunning, panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, glaciers and the Eyjafjallajökull volcano. The guide will explain the volcanic history of the area and the effects of global warming.
 
 

"My Own Room" in Reykjavik (2 nights)
Unavailable as of September 22, 2024

$179.00

This tour has a "My Own Room" option for the hotel in Reykjavik, but not for the guesthouse in Álftröð due to space constraints. The price is for 2 nights in Reykjavik (1 at the beginning of the tour and 1 at the end).
 
Here's some info on solo travelers from G Adventures: 

This trip does not have a single supplement. This means that the accommodation is on a twin-share basis and, if you are traveling on your own, you will be sharing a room with another G Adventures traveler of the same sex. 

An optional service that may be available is called "My Own Room." This service allows solo travelers to request their own private room while on tour. The cost and the details vary by trip.