What’s Included

A thoughtfully designed journey through Iceland—where every detail is considered, and nothing feels rushed.

Stay

Eight nights in carefully selected accommodations,
moving through Reykjavík and along the South Coast.

Meals

Daily breakfast,
six dinners and three lunches—
a mix of local flavors, shared tables, and memorable settings.

Practice

Yoga woven throughout the experience—
grounding each day without defining it.

Movement

Private transportation as we travel through Iceland’s changing landscapes.

Experiences

The Blue Lagoon, with silica mud mask and time to unwind
The Golden Circle, including Geysir, Gullfoss, and a curated food experience
A guided Reykjavík walk through its food, culture, and creative scene
Time to explore the city at your own pace
The black sand beaches of Vík
A guided hike on Europe’s largest glacier
Glacier Lagoon with amphibian boat experience, and Diamond Beach
Waterfalls, open landscapes, and moments you don’t plan for
A visit to an Icelandic horse farm, with riding experience (weather permitting)
The possibility of the Northern Lights, if conditions align

Included

All taxes and gratuities for included meals

What’s not included :

International airfare
Airport transfers
Alcohol
Two dinners and five lunches
Travel insurance
Optional activities and personal shopping

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The Iceland Experience Itinerary

DAY ONE

Arrive and settle into accommodations
Explore the city, lunch on your own; Rest
Opening circle and Yoga Practice
Opening dinner together

Day Two

Yoga Practice
Breakfast
Guided walking city tour of Reykjavik with a focus on local cuisine and culture; Lunch included
Dinner on your own

Day Three

Breakfast
Golden Circle & Foodie Adventure (with lunch and geo-thermally brewed beer included)
Dinner on your own

Day Four

Yoga Practice
Breakfast
Experience the Blue Lagoon geothermal waters
Lunch on your own at the lagoon
Dinner together

Day Five
 

Yoga Practice
Breakfast
Travel to Vik
Visit Black Beach; lunch included
Travel to Hoff; new hotel check-in
Cocktail Hour optional
Dinner together

Day Six

Breakfast
Guided Glacier Hike
Lunch on your own
Happy Hour optional
Dinner together

Day Seven

Breakfast
Glacier Lagoon amphibian boat ride; check out Diamond Beach
Lunch oyo
Visit Fjaðrárgljúfur canyon for an easy hike with views
Travel towards Hella
Arrive Icelandic Horse Farm & check in to Turf House accommodations
Gentle Yoga with the horses
Dinner together

Day Eight

Yoga Practice
Breakfast
Icelandic Horse ride along the river (weather permitting)
Lunch on your own
Travel to Reykjavik; hotel check-in
Closing circle & final yoga practice
Dinner together

Day Nine

Breakfast available
Departures

RESERVE YOUR SPOT

The Iceland Experience Accommodations

Our first 4 nights and final night in Iceland will be enjoyed at a lovely hotel right in the heart of Reykjavik.

Rooms can accommodate singles or shared doubles.

Nights 5 & 6 we will hit the South Ring Road and travel towards the Vatnajökull glacier for our hiking excursion and glacier lagoon experience. The scenery along the way is spectacular with waterfalls, landscape changes, rainbows, and tons of animals along the open road. Truly a treat for the senses as we travel.

Not only does our stop-over offer convenience, this hotel is super stylish with amazing interiors and chic design.
Happy hour is not to be missed with unique mixologists on the case and a sweet spot to wind down after a day on the ice!

Rooms for private or shared occupancy in sleek and stylish accommodations will be our home base for a few nights.

And for our second to last night on our way back to the first hotel and the airport we will stay in a very unique and special traditional turf guesthouse on an Icelandic horse farm just outside the town of Hella.

Our yoga practice will be in the stables and we will take an hour horseback ride by the river following class. No experience is necessary and there are tons of animals to love on at the farm if riding horses isn’t your thing! But these gorgeous, gentle creatures are well trained and relaxed for all types of riders.

We will finish the retreat back where we started in Reykjavik for the closing circle and one last amazing meal together.

DON”T MISS THIS ONE!

The Iceland Experience Pricing

 Shared Double Rooms

10,265usd per person

These rooms have 2 individual beds with en-suite bathroom.
You may request space in a shared room and we will pair travelers together when possible. If there is noone to share with you will be required to take a private room.

*Please note : For 1 night we will stay in a common space altogether as a group in a traditional turf house. The only option for this night is shared with the group.

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Private Accommodations

11,295usd Single Occupancy

9,865usd Shared Bed Per Person

These rooms have 1 king size bed with en-suite bathroom.

*Please note : For 1 night we will have special and unique accommodations in a traditional turf house on a horse farm where the group will sleep in a big space, Icelandic style for the night in individual beds. There is no option for a private space for this night.

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The Iceland Experience Reservations

MAKE YOUR DEPOSIT HERE :

Deposits of 1,000usd are due to secure your space in the retreat. Please check availability with us for accommodations before making your deposit.

Roommates should book together. If you would like to share a room and do not have a roommate we will provide one for you if possible. In the case that there is no one to share a room we ask that you take a private room instead.

Please use the form below to submit your deposit.

BALANCE PAYMENTS :

The balance of your retreat (minus your $1,000usd initial deposit*) is due 90 days prior to arrival. All details with instructions for settling up will be emailed to you three months prior to the retreat.

In addition to credit card payments we also accept wire transfers, Zelle and Bitcoin. Please inquire for more details.

POLICIES

CANCELLATION POLICY

All payments are 100% non refundable and non-transferable.

We recommend that you buy Trip cancellation insurance immediately upon making your initial deposit to cover any travel hiccups or complications that may arise between now and the time of your retreat. No exceptions are possible so please cover your trip by connecting with an insurance company that offers the right policy for you. Agents are available online to help with your specific needs. Cover your retreat here!

CLIENT RESPONSIBILITY

The acceptance of a verbal or written confirmation from YOGA ADVENTURES WORLDWIDE (YAWW) constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions listed herein. Participants are responsible to be adequately insured, therefore Traveler’s Insurance is strongly recommended*. YAWW and its staff assume no responsibility nor liability for any delay, loss, damage, injury or accident with regards to persons or property which may be caused by fault or negligence of any third party vendor. This includes hotels, transportation providers, and local operators participating in part for our services. Y&AWW shall be held harmless for any expense caused by injury or accident, to any participants as well as any loss or damage of personal items while on our tours. We reserve the right to make any changes to services and itineraries, with or without notice, which may become necessary.

Yoga Adventures Worldwide, its affiliates, retreat facilitators, hotels, third party vendors, and tour providers, the ownership, or staff, of course, cannot be held responsible for events that are outside of our control. There are no refunds as per our cancellation policies. We highly recommend that all of our guests secure a quality travel insurance that will cover them for ANY event which may cause for a change of travel plans, or for ANY unfortunate event including but of course not limited to:

– Transportation delays, cancellations or changes due to strikes, labor disputes, or lockouts from airlines, boats, ferries or any type of transportation.
– Any inconvenience or complication caused by bad weather, storms, and hurricanes : a direct hit, near miss, or significant threat of a hurricane strike
– Government/political actions, events or situations; threats or acts of terrorism, acts of war or declared war.
– Personal health issues or personal situations in general which may affect travel plans
– Any loss, theft or damage of personal items at any stage of your trip
– Any accident causing injury during any stage of your trip
– Travel restrictions or illness associated with COVID-19.

All travelers may join our retreats “at your own risk”, but should continue to take precautions such as wearing masks in public, avoiding crowds, maintaining social distance and washing hands frequently. Any Covid testing will be determined by the countries through which the traveler must pass. All testing requirements are at the travelers expense and are not included in our packages. Please stay up to date with current travel related requirements.

We require that you are covered with medical insurance while on retreat. Please check your health insurance policy regarding treatment outside your home country in the rare case you would need care while away from home. Most policies have coverage for emergencies and we ask that you submit proof of this coverage when prompted. If you do not have a policy that covers travel medical, we recommend that you speak with an agent to see what is best for you. Insubuy has many options for coverage.  Please consult with the agent to make sure the plan you choose covers medical care in the country you are visiting. We will ask for proof of medical insurance prior to the retreat.

By submitting payments toward your retreat you accept these Terms and Conditions.

If you have any questions regarding the details of this retreat please feel free to contact us to set up a call or to receive further info via email.

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The Iceland Experience

what to expect

We have decided to make this retreat longer than most of our retreats in order to experience as much of the country as possible that feels comfortable while traveling with a group and also making time to absorb the landscapes and the culture. We will spend 8 nights in the southwest of Iceland exploring from the Blue Lagoon to the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon.

Our first 4 nights will be at the same hotel in Reykjavik, our next 2 nights will be spent at a hotel near the Vatnajökull glacier. Night number 7 will be spent at a unique and traditional turf house on an Icelandic horse farm near the town of Hella where we will pile into individual beds and spend the night like local families in this traditional construction meant to manage the cold using natural insulation. The final night of the retreat will be enjoyed back where we started at the same hotel as our first 4 nights about 1 hour from the Keflavik International Airport.

How to pack for this adventure

Iceland’s weather changes literally from minute to minute. You will experience sunshine, rain, fog, wind, rainbows, and dramatic changes in scenery and landscape every few miles. The best way to plan your wardrobe for October in Iceland is to dress in layers. We recommend at least one thin layer underneath your sweater and pants, thick winter socks, winter boots, warm scarf, gloves and a warm hat that covers your neck and ears, and a warm (preferably waterproof) winter coat. Packing a rain jacket or waterproof outer layer would be prudent for getting close to waterfalls and for any sightseeing where we encounter rain. Keep in mind that we will be both outside in the cold and inside warm restaurants so layers are key to staying comfortable.

We will be taking a guided hike on the Vatnajökull glacier which is the largest and most voluminous in Iceland and one of the largest in area in Europe. This experience is for all levels, you just need to have warm clothes as mentioned above and hard hiking boots (if you don’t have them you can rent them from the outfitter for around $10usd). Crampons and a pickax will be provided.

Yoga mats are NOT provided on this trip so please make sure to bring one along. I find that folding mine in quarters at the bottom of my suitcase is the most efficient way to travel as a yogi. If you use blocks in your practice please bring those along as well. We will provide straps during the retreat classes as needed. Yoga attire as usual for winter weather with a hoodie or sweater will suffice.

Icelandic tap water is some of the most delicious water I’ve tasted! It comes out freezing cold and is served freely at restaurants. Make sure you bring a reusable water bottle to fill and stay hydrated during our retreat (and to fill up from the top of the glacier!!).

Don’t forget to pack a bathing suit for the Blue Lagoon. Towels are provided. You can upgrade to a robe and slipper package as well as add spa services in advance or onsite if you like.

While this sounds like a lot of gear and clothing, most of it you will have on your person during the retreat. We ask that you only bring a medium size suitcase with you on the retreat so we can easily fit everyone’s luggage into the vans as we move from our first hotel to the others and back again. Timing will be critical when we are on the move so being able to get yourself packed up and ready to go with ease is optimal. There are plenty of places to buy something warmer in Iceland if you need it (but make sure you have your credit card handy because that Icelandic wool is gorgeous AND expensive!)

What’s up with the Northern Lights?

We wish we could guarantee that we’ll see the Aurora Borealis spectacle every night but it’s virtually impossible to promise. There are many factors that need to be in place in order for the lights to be visible from the land. That said we have chosen the optimal timing to be in Iceland in order to have the chance to experience this natural phenomenon. From end of August to mid-April there is night time in the country and the lights could make their appearance if several key factors are in place; strong solar activity, clear skies, and darkness without light pollution.

While green is the most prominent color for the Northern Lights there are others that we might be able to see :

Green: Particles collide with oxygen at 90-200 km height. This is the most common color as the eye is also the most sensitive to the color green.
Dark Red: Particles collide with oxygen at a height more than 200 km. Dark red colors are most often seen the highest in the lights caused by electronically charged molecules that have excited the oxygen atom.
Bright Red: Nitrogen within 90 km. A common color when the solar winds get strong and very charged electrons excite the molecules.
Purple & Blue: Active Nitrogen.
Pink & Yellow When red and green lights mix together.

Icelanders have their finger on the pulse when it comes to the activity levels of the lights and when and where the best chances are to see them. We will have our hotels alert us when there are lights and you will have the option to have a look out your window or venture into the night to see them dance overhead.

If you are interested in optimally capturing the Northern Lights with your camera there are some tips below to help if you can take your eyes off them long enough to set your equipment up!

• Put the camera on the tripod, take filters off of any and turn off the no shake
• ISO should be adjusted to 800-3200.
• The diaphragm should be as big as the lens provides.
• Shutter speed should be 4-15 seconds.
• White Balance adjusted to auto white balance
• Take extra batteries with you, because it will empty fast in the cold.
• Flashlight if possible so you can see what you are doing while adjusting the settings on the camera.

How much money should i bring along?

Iceland operates on their own currency called Krona which at time of writing was about $1usd to 150kr so 3,000kr is about 20usd. You will be able to use your credit and debit cards nearly everywhere on the island as well as have access to ATMS in both the airport on arrival and in Reykjavik when you have free time in the city on day 4. I would encourage you to have a little cash for snacks, lunch items, and any shopping you’d like to do but typically your card will work and it’s better to not have to convert currency back if it can be avoided so you don’t lose money in the transactions.

Please keep in mind that Iceland is EXPENSIVE. Everything they consume has to either be carefully and specially grown in the country or shipped in from other countries around Europe and their price tags reflect that. You can expect a glass of delicious wine to run you around $20usd and a gorgeous Icelandic wool sweater to be anywhere from $250usd to $400usd depending on quality and design.

how long will we be in the van?

From the airport to our first hotel of 4 nights in Reykjavik the drive is approximately 1 hour door to door. We will be able to pair you with others arriving and departing at similar times if you’d like help with your airport transfers. There is also the option to take a bus on your own which is affordable and simple. Details can be found here. Book in advance to secure your space. Our Reykjavik hotel location will be provided closer to dates.

The Blue Lagoon is about 1 hour from our hotel. We will take a public bus to arrive and you can return when you like. Buses run with regularity to and from the city.

The Golden Circle & Food Tour excursion that we will enjoy is a full day in and out of the car from 9:30am to around 9pm.

The drive from Reykjavik to our next hotel where we spend 2 nights is 4.5 hours in the car with stops along the way to see the black beach in Vik, have lunch, and likely a few stops for checking out waterfalls and rainbows too.

The drive from our hotel in Hof to the glacier and glacier lagoon is about 30 minutes each way.

The drive from Hof to Hella and the turf house and horse farm is approximately 3 hours.

Our final drive from Hella back to Reykjavik is approximately 2 hours.

Returns to the airport from our first and last hotel is approximately 1 hour.

We have tried our best to space out the trip and to condense the driving into sections so there is plenty of time between being on the road and being in the van. Yoga will also help with that!

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