Explore West Iceland and the Snæfellsnes Peninsula over two days, with Víðgelmir Lava Cave, waterfalls, coastal landscapes, one hotel night and a seasonal Northern Lights opportunity.
The route can change with winter roads and daylight. Northern Lights are a natural event and cannot be guaranteed. The minimum age is 8.
Itinerary
9 stops
The guide may change the order, timing or accessibility of stops when weather, roads, glacier conditions or local closures require it.
Leave Reykjavík for Borgarfjörður, passing Hvalfjörður and the varied volcanic landscapes of West Iceland.
Enter one of Iceland’s largest lava tubes on an accessible guided route with installed walkways and lighting.
See clear streams emerge through the Hallmundarhraun lava field at Hraunfossar and the fast-flowing canyon at Barnafoss.
Visit historic Reykholt and the powerful Deildartunguhver geothermal spring before continuing to the overnight stop.
Stay in a countryside hotel with breakfast and a private bathroom. Dark skies may provide a Northern Lights opportunity, but sightings are not guaranteed.
See Gerðuberg’s geometric basalt columns and visit Ytri-Tunga’s golden-sand coast, where seals are sometimes visible.
Explore the basalt cliffs, sea arches and fishing-village landscapes along the Snæfellsnes coast.
Walk through lava formations to this black-pebble beach on the edge of Snæfellsjökull National Park.
Stop by Kirkjufell and its nearby waterfalls before returning to Reykjavík.
Reykjavík pickup from 08:00. Follow the meeting or pickup instructions on the booking voucher and be ready before the stated time.
The minimum age is 8. The activity level is easy; guests must be comfortable with the terrain described on this page.
Bring warm waterproof layers and sturdy hiking footwear. Each guest may bring one suitcase up to 24 inches; extra luggage must be stored separately.
The route can change with winter roads and daylight. Northern Lights are a natural event and cannot be guaranteed.
Written cancellation received at least 24 hours before departure is refundable less a 3% card fee; later cancellations are non-refundable.
Troll.is
Tröll Expeditions is a Reykjavík-based Icelandic adventure operator founded in 2016. Its team runs day and multi-day tours, glacier hikes and natural ice-cave experiences with professional guides.
