Aurora & Ice Caves
Overview
In winter the glaciers of the south reveal their caves: tunnels of ancient, compressed ice that glow blue. We enter them only with certified ice cave guides and only when they judge it safe.
The nights are for the sky. We watch the forecasts and cloud cover and go wherever the aurora is most likely to show.
Season: Ice caves typically November to March; aurora from roughly September to April. See dates & prices.
Regions: Vatnajökull & the Glacier Lagoon, The South Coast, Reykjavík
Blue ice by day, green light by night
Experiences on this journey
- Blue ice cavesWinter only, roughly November to March — certified guides only
- Aurora huntingDark months, roughly September to April
- Glacier hikingAll year, with certified glacier guides
- Geothermal bathsAll year
Sample itinerary
Aurora & Ice Caves
Day by day
Season & access
Ice caves typically November to March; aurora from roughly September to April.
Every itinerary is private and can be adapted to your dates, pace and interests.
01
Arrival in Reykjavík
Private transfer, welcome briefing and a first aurora forecast.Night: Reykjavík
02
03–05
Ice caves & the glacier
Into a blue ice cave with certified guides, the glacier lagoon at dawn, the aurora at night.Night: The Glacier House06
Return west
A slow drive back along the coast and a final geothermal soak.Night: Reykjavík
07
Departure
Transfer to Keflavík.
Where you stay
[ 63° 59′ 32″ N, 19° 39′ 19″ W ]
The Lava House
Dark concrete and glass, set low into a moss-covered lava field.
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[ 64° 00′ 59″ N, 16° 58′ 00″ W ]
The Glacier House
Suites that look straight up the ice. The south's glaciers, from bed.
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Other nights are spent in the finest available hotels and country houses along the route, chosen by your specialist.
More info
From US$15,400
per person sharing, 6 nights. Indicative; shown in your chosen currency.
Enquire about this journeyIncluded
- One dedicated specialist from first call to final night
- Private driver-guide throughout
- All accommodation as listed, in the best available suites
- Daily breakfast and the dinners listed
- Private transfers from and to Keflavík airport
- Welcome briefing in Reykjavík
- 24/7 support on the ground
- Private ice cave visit with certified guide
- Nightly aurora watch
Not included
- International flights (we are happy to advise)
- Travel insurance (required)
- Gratuities and personal expenses
To verify before launch
- Ice cave season
- Ice cave guide certification
- Aurora is never guaranteed
