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Iceland: Northern Lights & Essential Sights

Warm up on our annual gay Iceland winter getaway.

This gay Iceland escape makes the most of the island nation’s winter season. Travellers will explore the snowy countryside on a Golden Circle tour with stops at Gullfoss Waterfall and the Great Geysir. They’ll surmount a glacier and even check out the frigid Black Sand Beaches. The tour heats up with a steamy dip in the Blue Lagoon. Perhaps most importantly, this escape includes a chance to check out The Northern Lights—one of travel’s great treats.

Can’t make it in March? Consider our Iceland: Countryside and Reykjavik Pride tour departing in July.


Quick Facts

  • Who's it for? Gay men, friends and family
  • Countries visited: Iceland
  • Duration: 4 Nights/5 Days
  • Starts in: Reykjavik, Iceland
  • Ends in: Reykjavik, Iceland
  • Group size: Min 4; max 16
  • Accommodations: 3-Star+ Hotels
  • Physical Rating: 3/5
  • Theme: Culture
  • Activities: Hiking, Hot Springs, Nightlife, Northern Lights

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Witness the wonder of the Northern Lights, weather permitting
  • Experience the famous Golden Circle, best known for Gullfoss Waterfall and the Great Geysir
  • Get to know locals at an Icelandic house party 
  • Soak and soften up in the Blue Lagoon
  • Go glacier hiking on an ice cap
  • Enjoy the best of Icelandic cuisine
  • Delve into Reykjavík’s gay nightlife

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ITINERARY

Day 1 Reykjavík

Halló! Welcome to Iceland. Today you’ll meet your fellow travellers, along with your local gay Iceland guide at approximately 5PM, before we ramble through Reykjavík by foot. We’ll then head out for an included welcome dinner at one the nation’s best restaurants. If the jet lag hasn’t yet dragged you down, we’ll then hit the town and throw it down.

Day 2 Reynisfjara/Sólheimajökull Glacier

Today begins bright and early with our south shore safari. In this magnificent part of Iceland we’ll encounter black sand beaches, mythical rock formations, wondrous waterfalls and many farms (where we may even get to meet some small but sensational Icelandic horses). We’ll even walk the famous Sólheimajökull Glacier. Please note: this can be a difficult activity for anyone with mobility issues. After our glacier trek we’ll check into our hotel for the evening, with dinner and local delicacies to kick off our stay. The rest of the night is yours to indulge in the hotel’s amazing hot tubs…and hopefully see the Northern Lights!

Day 3 Golden Circle/Reykjavík

Today is devoted to a road trip along Iceland’s famous Golden Circle. You’ll see the massive rift between two tectonic plates that are literally pulling apart at Thingvellir National Park. You’ll be mesmerized by the magic and rage of Gullfoss Waterfall. And finally, we’ll visit the ‘Great Geysir’, the first geyser known to modern Europeans. We’ll then return to Reykjavík for an optional dinner, followed by an Icelandic house party…which is only a warm-up for a big night out on the town.

Day 4 Blue Lagoon/Reykjavík

Sleep in and take it easy this morning. Before long, your tour guide will bring you to the world famous Blue Lagoon so you can soak in the amazing indigo waters. This will be followed by a short tour of the Reykjanes Peninsula and a visit to a couple of geothermal hot spots. The day—and our journey—ends back in Reykjavík with a Farewell Dinner and another night on the town.

Day 5 Reykjavík/Departure

There are no activities planned today, so you are free to depart at your leisure.


GUIDES AND HOSTS


WHAT’S INCLUDED?

  • Arrival & departure transfers to/from Out Adventures’ joining/finishing point hotel via shared shuttle. For full details, please see ‘A Special Note On Arrival Transfers’ in Important Information.
  • Group leader from beginning to end of tour
  • 4 breakfasts, 3 dinners
  • 3-star or higher accommodation (4 nights)
  • Icelandic house party with open bar
  • Blue Lagoon entrance/towel/Silica Mud Mask/drink
  • Golden Circle tour
  • Sólheimajökull glacier hike
  • Reykjanes Peninsula tour
  • Reykjavík walking tour
  • South Shore safari day tour
  • A $50 USD Rainbow Railroad donation to help resettle LGBTQ+ refugees. Read more here.

WHAT ISN’T INCLUDED?

  • International Airfare
  • Meals & Activities not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Travel insurance is mandatory for all travellers. Click here for more details.
  • Gratuities for Tour Leader ($30-$50 USD)
  • Gratuities for drivers, hotel staff, porters (approximately $30 USD)
  • COVID-19 rapid tests, or any expenses related to a guest contracting COVID-19. Click here for more details.

LGBT INFO FOR Iceland

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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EXAMPLES OF ACCOMMODATIONS

Reykjavik
Skuggi Hotel
Exterior
Reykjavik
Skuggi Hotel
Standard Room
Hveragerði
Frost & Fire Hotel
Exterior
Hveragerði
Frost & Fire Hotel
Standard Twin Room
Hveragerði
Frost & Fire Hotel
Standard Double Room


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Tom C

Five days is a perfect amount of time to visit Iceland.
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Five days is a perfect amount of time to visit Iceland. I learned a lot about the country and its people.

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Bryon W

A very well organized tour.
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A very well organized tour. Everything is taken care of for you from start to finish.

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James H

Incredible scenery!
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Incredible scenery! Great place to visit, reasonable pace. Wonderful fellow-travelers Great guide.

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Alvaro H

Out Adventures gay Iceland tour was very well organized.
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Out Adventures gay Iceland tour was very well organized, excursions, accommodation, all planned to perfection.

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Brian S

The personal touches throughout the experience were great!
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Great itinerary. Fun group. Super easy way to book a vacation, that is guaranteed to have fun agenda. And the personal touches throughout the experience were great!

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Jorge C

Beautiful country and very nice people.
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Great time and experience. Beautiful country and very nice people.

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Eugene L

The best part was seeing Aurora Borealis
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I had a great time exploring Iceland in Winter. I got to experience walking/hiking on a Glacier. I got to see a lot of Earth’s natural wonders. The best part was seeing Aurora Borealis while soaking in a naturally heated jacuzzi in a cozy boutique hotel

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Accommodations

All accommodations on Out Adventures tours include breakfast and are located in areas central to our activities. All amenities are examples only, and may differ from hotel to hotel.

3-Star+ Hotels: Great Icelandic design, clean and comfortable rooms along with basic amenities such as a simple restaurant/breakfast area, some featuring spas. Customer service is good, but offers no frills.

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Physical Rating: 3 - AVERAGE

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