All Trips > Iceland > Iceland Glaciers and Hot Springs Winter Adventure Iceland Glaciers and Hot Springs Winter Adventure Choose Your Dates AT A GLANCE Iceland 12 Explorer Chicks Hotel Bucket List, Glacier Trek, Hiking, Hot Springs, Ice Climbing, International, Multisport, Off Roading, Snowy Adventures 7 Days 2 - Moderately Active Physical demand level for this trip Ice, Iceland, Baby Photos Itinerary Logistics Activity Level What's Included Choose Your Dates Share Ice, Iceland, Baby All 2024 Iceland Trips are Confirmed! Let’s Go!!! Set your Walter Mitty playlist to SHUFFLE as you hike, ice climb, ATV bike, and hot-spring-hop through a Viking land with a population smaller than Staten Island! This 7-day women’s multisport adventure trip to Iceland will slap over-worked fatigue away to make room in your soul for jaw-dropping beauty, badass women, and the most delicious gas station Pylsa you will ever eat. ? Experience the best of Southern Iceland’s Golden Circle as we board our SHE-nanigan Shuttle for a road trip along the coast. We’ll chase waterfalls, trek across glaciers, audibly moan in hot springs, and spend each night searching for the perfect Van Gogh sky. (Northern Lights season, baby!) We’ll leave the light pollution of Reykjavik behind to stay in traditional Icelandic Guest Houses and Hotels surrounded by total darkness at night. When the sun’s beamin’, we’ll frolic on the biggest glaciers decked out in crampons and ice axes. You’ll get sendy ice-climbing glacial walls (Yes, you CAN ice climb!). We’ll set off across black sand beaches on ATV searching for the famous plane wreck and zipping through mountain canyons. Let’s not forget all of those waterfalls! Instagram-worthy moments include Gulfoss, Strokkur’s steamy water geyser, Skógafoss, strolling along the black sands of Diamond Beach, Glacier Lagoon, Reynisdrangar, and Seljalandsfoss. Do you work for National Geographic now? Probably. Did we go overboard with three hot springs soaks? After hiking into a river valley, we strip down ducked behind the smallest wall ever in frigid temperatures to take a dip in a natural hot spring in Iceland surrounded by snowy mountains. You’ll soak with locals at the Secret Lagoon and end our epic winter adventure in the new, swanky Sky Lagoon. Sound exciting? You’ll also be with a local and an Explorer Chick Guide who will be planning your adventure day by day to take advantage of the weather and the daylight. Hey, it’s a road trip where we call the shots! No rigid schedule, but a trip that flexes and flows so you get the best vacation. We’ll be sure to stop at local favorites too for ice cream, shopping, and craft brews! Are you ready for this?! Photos Itinerary Expand All Days Day 1 - Welcome to Iceland! Welcome to the most ridiculously beautiful place on earth, where even highway ditches look like postcards. Day 1 is all about arriving before we kick off our adventure with a Welcome Dinner at a favorite Icelandic restaurant. (Reindeer, anyone?) If arriving early, we share some recommendations for exploring Reykjavík including where to find the best cinnamon buns you’ll sink your teeth into. Wanna guided tour with all the food? Book an optional Walking Food tour with us and sightsee and dine at your leisure. Accommodation: Hotel, Shared Doubles Meals: D Day 2 - Natural Hot Springs and National Parks Two words you’ll mispronounce with glee all day! Your guide will meet you at your accommodation for a short drive to the greenhouse village of Hveragerði. We’ll hike up mystic hills into the magical valley of Solfataras where we’ll find Reykjadalur (hot springs, baby!). We’ll dip in the natural hot river, dry off, hike back to our she-shuttle and drive to Thingvellir National Park. If you’re into fault lines, you’re gonna need a fresh pair of undies. We’ll learn all about major historical events that led to the area being declared a UNESCO world heritage site. Our lodging for the next two nights is by Lake Laugarvatn, a perfect location to look for the Northern Lights! Hiking: 5 miles. 1,138′ elevation gain. 2.5 hours hiking time. Accommodation: Guesthouse, Shared Doubles Meals: B-L-D Day 3 - Geysir, Gulfoss, and a Greenhouse You like eruptions, girl? Today we’ll drive towards the Geysir spouting spring area before taking in the panty-dropper of panty-droppers: Gullfoss waterfall. Get those misty selfies! From there we’ll hop a short drive to the famous Friðheimar greenhouse where we’ll lunch on their renowned tomato soup and learn all about greenhouse tomato farming. Bloody Mary, anyone? After we’re good and full, we’ll soak in a nearby Secret Lagoon (plz bring towels!) before continuing our drive along the scenic South Coast towards our cozy, country guesthouse (and sheep farm!) Sólheimahjáleiga. Tonight’s stay is located at the foot of Mýrdalsjökull glacier with a view of Eyjafjallajökull glacier! Once settled, we’ll spend the rest of the evening hunting down the Northern Lights. Accommodation: Guesthouse, Shared Doubles Meals: B-L-D Day 4 - Off Roading and Hiking Spend the day exploring the foot of Mýrdalsjökull glacier. In the AM, we’ll cruise on ATV bikes along the shore of an iconic black sand beach. There we’ll visit the famous Sólheimasandur DC-3 plane wreck and drive across rivers (get those slo mo cameras out!) into beautiful mountain ravines. In the PM, we’ll hike one of the gajillion panoramic trails. Once our thighs start barking, we’ll head back to the farm to visit the the sheepfold and lend a hand in feeding the animals. Then we’ll wash up, wolf down some dinner, and be on the lookout for more Northern Lights. Accommodation: Guesthouse, Shared Doubles Meals: B-L-D Day 5 - Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon And The Glacier Lagoon Today we head further east to gawk at vast sand plains and the mighty Vatnajökull ice cap. By this point your brain will be near-stroke from beauty overload, but there’s more! We can stop to visit the impressive Fjaðrárgljúfur canyon, which is 100 meters deep and 2 km long OR hike to the stunning Svartifoss waterfall in Skaftafell National Park. After, we’ll take in views of vast alpine peaks perforating the horizon as we shout WTF at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon. Beastly icebergs and sunbathing seals will be everywhere, with an iceberg-studded coast––Diamond Beach––just a short walk away. Hiking: Svartifoss Waterfall 2 miles. 439′ elevation gain. 1 hour hiking time. Accommodation: Guesthouse, Shared Doubles Meals: B-L-D Day 6 - Ice Climbing and Waterfalls Stretch those gams because we’re going on a glacier walk atop Sólheimajökull. The landscape of the glacier ice is extraordinary, with deep crevasses and water cauldrons. You’ll be looking Arctic-chic with crampons and ice axes while learning about glacial behavior and environmental impact. If we’re lucky, we’ll happen upon a glacier cave before journeying back to Reykjavík. We’ll make stops along the way to enjoy the picturesque landscape of the South Coast, strolling along the black sand beaches of Reynisfjara and taking in the beautiful waterfall of Skógafoss. We’ll return to Reykjavík in the late afternoon for a farewell closing dinner. Accommodation: Hotel, Shared Doubles Meals: B-L-D Day 7 - Sky Lagoon and Farewell Iceland We’re sneaking one more highlight into our trip as we drive by minibus to the Sky Lagoon! Lean back into the warming waters for 2 magical hours as you reflect on all the adventures, inside jokes, and sweaty underwire. After the bath, our bus will take us on one last ride back to where it all began. Hug/cry/plan your next Explorer Chick adventure before parting ways at Keflavik International Airport. Our bus will make one stop back in Reykjavik for those of you staying another night. *Depending on the season and hours, you may visit Blue Lagoon instead of Sky Lagoon. *Explorer Chick reserves the option to modify trip itineraries at the discretion of your tour director as necessary due to weather, conditions, illness, injury, group dynamics, or other unforeseen incidents. Optional: Day 1 - Reykjavik Walking Food Tour Explore Reykjavik with local food lovers who are passionate about sharing Iceland’s incredible cuisines. You’ll stroll the city visiting 6 unique restaurants with a fun and knowledgeable local guide. You will visit everything from well-known ‘must visit restaurants’ to small family run businesses and secret local hangouts. Forget about the fermented shark. Instead, you’ll sink you teeth into favorites like Icelandic lamb, hot dogs, local cheese, seafood, and more. Duration: 3.5 hours Departs: 11:30am. Tour is approx 3.5 hours You are responsible for transportation to the meeting point. The meeting point is a 15-min walk from our Rendezvous Hotel. This is not an exclusive Explorer Chick tour. You will be with other tourists. Optional: Day 6 - Northern Lights by Boat You’ll sail away from the coastline of Reykjavík to search for the auroras on the North Atlantic with the city lights in the background. An expert guide will be on board telling you all about the science, legends and myths that surround this amazing natural phenomenon. The boat is heated and equipped with a speaker system, so you are welcome to stay cozy and warm indoors until it’s time to dart outside. You’ll also receive warm overalls and the boat is equipped with Wi-Fi, a snack bar, and restrooms. Duration: 2 hours Departs: 9pm You are responsible for transportation to the meeting point. This is not an exclusive Explorer Chick tour. You will be with other tourists. Seeing the Northern Lights is not guaranteed. Tour operator reserves the right to move the tour to a bus if sailing conditions are not safe. Logistics Arrival Airport City: Reykjavík, Iceland (KEF) Pick Up Location: Rendezvous Hotel. Meeting Time: 5pm on Day 1 Departure Airport City: Reykjavík, Iceland (KEF) Drop Off Location: Airport Return Time: Depart at any time after 4pm on Day 7 Optional Add-Ons: Limited Single Room Upgrades are available at booking. You will receive a Travel Guide with all the rendezvous hotel, airport transfer information, packing, and additional information you’ll need to prepare for your epic trip. A passport that is valid for at least 6 months past your arrival date is required. We require a minimum of 5 Explorer Chicks for this trip. Please confirm your trip is guaranteed before booking airfare. Activity Level Rated 2 – MODERATE ACTIVE Your Iceland Adventure is geared toward viewing the Northern Lights, seeing the south coasts best landmarks, and enjoying the best of what Icelandic winter’s have to offer. Although we rate this trip as Moderate Active, you will still spend quite a bit of time on your feet – including in crampons! Daily Hikes: Day 2: Hot Springs. 5 miles. 1,138′ elevation gain. 2.5 hours. Day 5: Svartifoss. 2 miles. 430′ elevation gain. 1 hour hiking time. Please consider your ability to meet the physical demands very seriously. It is for the safety of both you and our group. All Explorer Chicks will be required to sign an Acknowledgement of Physical Demands as part of their waiver upon booking. Read more about our Activity Levels. What's Included Lodging 2 nights Reykjavik Hotel (Shared – 2 per Room) – Basic lodging centrally located and within walking distance to pubs, shops, and sites. No frills, standard rooms – not hotel rooms. Shared bathrooms. 4 nights Authentic Iceland Guest House accommodations (1 night in Laugarvatn, 3 nights in the Southeast) – Shared – 2 per room. No frills, standard rooms – not hotel rooms. Shared bathrooms. Activities All activities and entrance fees in the Lagoons as outlined in the itinerary Gratuities for all excursions Meals All meals as indicated in itinerary: : B-6, L-5, D-6 Gratuities for included meals Practical Professional leadership team with local guides and an Explorer Chick Guide Gratuities for local guides One Group Airport drop off on Day 7 A detailed Travel Guide upon booking with everything you need to know for your trip The freedom to enjoy your vacation and mindlessly wander! Not Included Airfare Arrival airport transfer to Rendezvous hotel Alcoholic beverages Travel Insurance Meals exclusive of itineraries Costs for additional activities Gratuity for your Explorer Chick Guide Explorer Chick reserves the option to modify trip itineraries at the discretion of your tour director as necessary due to weather, conditions, illness, injury, group dynamics, or other unforeseen incidents. More from Iceland “🥹I’m not sure there are any words to truly describe what an incredible experience I’ve just returned from in Iceland.This was my first big trip with them, and I would give this 10 stars if I could! 🙌It was SO incredible to just show up and have everything else planned and taken care of for me. Our guide, Kirstie Mullikin, was top-notch! She went far out of her way to ensure that every single one of us had a wonderful experience. She made sure that I, with the culinary sophistication of a 5-year old, did not go hungry! I can’t believe all of the things that we fit into 1 week. Memories to last a lifetime...ice climbing on a glacier, incredible waterfalls, driving ATVS on a black sand beach, hot springs, a beautiful and challenging hike. So many things!❤️This trip far exceeded any expectations I had.”🔗Link in bio to learn more about our life changing Iceland adventure!-Explorer Chick Lauren#ExplorerChickIceland #iceland #solofemaletravel #hikingtrip #womenover40 Open 👀 Only 6 open spots remain on our Iceland trips in 2024!!! I guess you could say it`s more Fire 🔥 than Ice 🧊 . 🤪All kidding aside, these will sell out. AND right now, you`re going to save 10% (and all trips site-wide). That`s $490 in savings 🤑.Simply use discount code: LeapOfCourage at booking. Sale goes thru Sunday!Questions? Let us know in the comments or DM us! Find all of our trips with our profile link!#explorerchick #iceland #icelandadventure #explorerchickiceland #womentravelingsolo #solofemaletravel Open 😲 2024 is the BEST year to visit Iceland...It’s THE year for Iceland’s Northern Lights to pop off, and we’re here for it! 🙌🤔Why this year? The northern lights are expected to be extremely active in 2024, with the sun hitting its solar peak this year, making the conditions perfect for an epic Northern Lights show.🗓Best time? Late September through early April, when Iceland’s nights are at their longest and darkest.📍Where? Everywhere in Iceland, the most vivid displays happen away from city lights. 😉 Luckily, we’ve got cozy remote stays lined up, like an adorable sheep farm, offering the ideal setting for spotting the auroras.🤞While we can’t guarantee the lights, your EC guide will do everything she can—daily weather checks, Kp index monitoring, phone alerts for nearby activity, and even a midnight wake-up call if there’s a chance to catch the auroras—though it’s ultimately up to Mama Nature, this year is the best shot.If peeping the northern lights is on your bucket list, this is the year to make it happen!✨📆Oct 23 - 29📆 Oct 30 - Nov 5📆 Nov 13 - 19💬Comment ‘Iceland’, and I’ll DM you the trip details.#Explorerchickiceland #Explorerchick #Easydoesntchangeyou #icelandadventure #icelandtravel #icelandscape #northernlights Open 🔥12 fearless explorer chicks set off on a wild, once-in-a-lifetime journey to the legendary land of Fire and Ice – yep, you guessed it, Iceland! 🇮🇸Over the past week, these Explorer chicks traveled throughout the country, forming a sisterhood that will last longer after this trip ends. 🧗♀️Conquered new heights as we Ice climbed on a glacier❄️ Took an icy dip that left us feeling more alive than ever – polar plunge, anyone? 🤩We caught the northern lights doing their dazzling dance across the sky…Talk about a cosmic disco! 💎Strutted our stuff on the iconic Diamond Beach 🛏Crashed in the coziest guest houses because even adventure queens need their beauty sleep. ♨️Hiked to natural hot springs and basically turned into human dumplings – spa day, Icelandic style! 💦Geeked out over geysers erupting 👙Took a dive into the Secret Lagoon 🏁4 wheeled on volcanic black sand beaches 🧖♀️And, of course, we topped it off with a splash at the Sky Lagoon for a spa experience that was the cherry on top of our Icelandic sundae.🇮🇸 Is Iceland calling your name for 2024?🔗Link in bio to get VIP Early Access to our Black Friday Sale and save big on 2024 trips!#Explorerchickiceland #Explorerchick #Easydoesntchangeyou #icelandadventure #icelandtravel #icelandscape #bucketlisttravel Open 1⃣ activity you HAVE TO DO in Iceland... ♨ Soak in a hot spring!🌋 Iceland`s access to hot springs is thanks to its active geology! It sits right smack on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, where tectonic plates are pulling apart and magma rises closer to the surface heating groundwater in the form of geysers and springs!📍 Depending on where that water is coming from, can impact the minerals found in the spring water.. may of which are deemed therapeutic!👉Sulphur: Treats respiratory problems and dermatitis👉Calcium: Boosts blood circulation and increases oxygen flow👉Potassium: Promotes skin health and helps remove toxins from the body👉Magnesium: Helps to clear acne, blemishes and keeps skin glowing👉Sodium: Helps regulate the lymphatic system and reduce pain and inflammation in tender joints🙌 Who needs a therapeutic dip with us in Iceland!? 🙌🩱 Pack your bathing suit, we`ll bring the champagne. 🥂We`re offering FIVE trips to Iceland in 2024!🗓 March (6-12) & (13-19)🗓 Oct. 30- Nov 5🗓 Nov. (6-12) & (13-19)#explorerchick #ExplorerChickAdventureCo #womenwhotravel #womentravelingtogether #easydoesntchangeyou #adventuretravel #SheIsNotLost #creatememories #passportready #Paidtimeoff #catchingflightnotfeelings #summercamp #mountainlover #findyourpark #hikinglife #wehiketoheal #goplayoutside #makingmemories #inspiredtravel #travelgoals #memories #roamtheworld #explorerchickiceland #icelandtravel #hotsprings #icelandtrip #icelandadventure #landoffireandice Open 🤩Guess who just witnessed the most magical natural phenomena EVER!?! Our group of 10 Explorer Chicks caught the Northern Lights not once, but TWICE in Iceland!💫🤨So, what are these Northern Lights anyway? ☀️Well, it all starts with the sun hurling particles our way that collide with gas particles in our atmosphere, creating a colorful light show!👉Swipe left for our top tips on how to catch the Aurora Borealis in action.Drop a sun emoji if witnessing the Northern Lights is on your bucket list. 🌞 And if you`ve been lucky enough to see `em, spill the tea in the comments below! 👇#explorerchickadventureco #explorerchick #easydoesntchangeyou #northernlights #auoraborealis #iceland #norway #bucketlisttrip #adventuretravel #creatememories #amongthewild #sheisnotlost #adventuregirls #nightsky #stargazing #thenorthernlights #explorerchickiceland Open Load More Let's Do This Starting from $4899 Book Now Save $300 with our Early Bird Discounts! Just book at least 6 Months in Advance! Discount is automatically applied. Non-Refundable Deposit: $300 due at booking to secure your spot Book with Confidence Your wanderlust doesn’t have to wait. Our payment plans make booking your dream trip easier than ever. The best part? Zero additional fees. Payment Plans We want nothing more than for you join us. However, we understand emergencies do occur that may cause you to cancel your reservation. Cancellation Policy To protect your travel investment and your hide, we recommend purchasing travel insurance. Receive a no-hassle, online quote in less than 2 minutes. Trip Insurance Questions about Iceland? Name(Required) First Name Last Name Email(Required) Enter Email Confirm Email Send us your Iceland questions!(Required)NameThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. In Her Words Lauren R. ★★★★★ I'm not sure there are any words to truly describe what an incredible experience I've just returned from in Iceland I had previously done a few local events with Explorer Chick, but this was my first big trip with them. I would give this 10 stars if I could! I can't believe all of the things that we fit into 1 week. Memories to last a lifetime.. ice climbing on a glacier, incredible waterfalls, driving ATVS on a black sand beach, hot springs, a beautiful and challenging hike. So many things! It was SO incredible to just show up and have everything else planned and taken care of for me. Our guide, Kirstie Mullikin, was top-notch! She went far out of her way to ensure that every single one of us had a wonderful experience. She made sure that I, with the culinary sophistication of a 5-year old, did not go hungry! This trip far exceeded any expectations I had. Looking forward to my next trip with Explorer Chick!Dr Deb S. ★★★★★ What a great experience! The trip location (Iceland) was phenomenal and the guide (Kirstie!) was the best guide one could imagine! I will travel again with Explorer Chicks, in a heartbeat an hopefully get Kirstie as guide again!! The group of ladies on this trip were diverse in their backgrounds, experience, and age but they were all out there enjoying the experience! Highly, HIGHLY recommend!!Mary L. ★★★★★ I had the most amazing trip to Iceland. Hiking to waterfalls and hot springs, ATVs on a black sand beach (it looked other-worldly!), ice-climbing on a glacier (OH MY!!!), and waterfalls and then more waterfalls! There were things on this trip that I didn't know should be on my bucket list, and I did them all! Even stripping out of my clothes and into my bathing suit outside next to a natural hot springs - and then toasted with champagne and charcuterie.Thanks, Explorer Chick for the BEST trip of my life!Katie V. ★★★★★ I went to Iceland with an awesome Explorer Chick group! Our guide Lindsey was so thoughtful and accommodating. I caught a cold during the trip and Lindsey really helped me out. I believe I was the youngest person in our group (I'm 28), but exploring Iceland with women of all ages made it a really fun and unique experience. If you're in your 20's, don't let that deter you from booking—all Explorer Chicks are young at heart and ready for an unforgettable adventure! Highly recommend! Questions About Iceland? Name(Required) First Name Last Name Email(Required) Enter Email Confirm Email Send us your Iceland questions!(Required)PhoneThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. 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