Iceland Winter Northern Lights Loop

Iceland Winter

6 days · 922 km · 18 stops · best Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar

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Curated by Lance

updated Oct 2026

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Day by day

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DAY01

Þingvellir National Park → Gullfoss Falls

57 km · 49m driving · overnight in Bláskógabyggð

  • Þingvellir National Park
  • Strokkur Geysir
  • Gullfoss Falls
DAY02

Seljalandsfoss → Reynisfjara Beach

242 km · 3h driving · overnight in Vík í Mýrdal

  • Seljalandsfoss
  • Skógafoss
  • Reynisfjara Beach
DAY03

Fjaðrárgljúfur → Diamond Beach

280 km · 3h 29m driving · overnight in Höfn

  • Fjaðrárgljúfur
  • Jökulsárlón
  • Diamond Beach
DAY04

Skaftafell → Kirkjubæjarklaustur

102 km · 1h 13m driving · overnight in Kirkjubæjarklaustur

  • Skaftafell
  • Svartifoss
  • Kirkjubæjarklaustur
DAY05

Eldhraun Lava Field → Selfoss

105 km · 1h 18m driving · overnight in Selfoss

  • Eldhraun Lava Field
  • Dyrhólaey
  • Selfoss
DAY06

Kerið Crater → Reykjavík

136 km · 1h 47m driving · end of trip

  • Kerið Crater
  • Blue Lagoon
  • Reykjavík City Center

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Heads up

  • Check road.is and vedur.is daily for wind warnings and snow closures.
  • Winter daylight is limited to 4-5 hours; plan driving during twilight.
  • Studded winter tires and a 4WD vehicle are highly recommended for icy roads.
  • Pre-book Blue Lagoon and Ice Cave tours as they sell out months in advance.

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