Iceland's south, told through its landscapes and its table
Eight days across the Golden Circle, the South Coast and the Vatnajökull glacier region, with a guest chef traveling alongside the group.
You will walk on a glacier, step inside an ice cave, stand on the black sand of the south and watch icebergs drift at Jökulsárlón. Between those days, lunch is a picnic put together by the chef and dinner is where the group meets again.
8days and 7 nights
18guests maximum
7breakfasts, chef picnics and dinners
2glacier experiences: hike and ice cave
KEFarrival and departure
Departure · host and guest chef change with every departure
Your hosts
Two people travel with the group
Cofounder and lead guide
Andrés Moline
Andrés leads the route day by day: the driving, the light, the stops that are not on the map and the calls the weather forces you to make.
Guest chef
Carlos Serrano
Carlos travels with the group and shapes the food: he selects and builds the picnic lunches on the road, and closes the trip with a farewell dinner.
Departure · culinary program
At the table
Lunch in the middle of nowhere, cooked by a chef
Food is not a line item here. It is the second reason to come.
Route Glacier walk · ice cave · Golden Circle regionNight Golden Circle regionMeals Breakfast, picnic, dinner
Crampons on, out on the ice with a certified guide, and then inside the blue chamber of an ice cave. No previous experience needed.
Highlights: Guided glacier hike · ice cave
Day 7
Reykjanes, Blue Lagoon and farewell dinner
Route Reykjanes Peninsula · Blue Lagoon · KEF areaNight Near KEFMeals Breakfast, picnic, farewell dinner
Volcanic Reykjanes, a long soak at the Blue Lagoon and a farewell dinner built by the chef.
Highlights: Reykjanes · Blue Lagoon · farewell dinner
Day 8
Journey home
Route Hotel · KEF AirportMeals Breakfast
Breakfast and transfer to Keflavík within Boreal's designated departure window.
Departure · every experience is marked included or optional
Experiences
What this departure includes
Included
Blue Lagoon
Ice cave
Guided glacier hike
Kerið crater
Golden Circle
South Coast
Also included
Jökulsárlón
Diamond Beach
Vestrahorn
Reykjanes Peninsula
Northern lights hunting whenever conditions allow
No optional add-ons on this departure. Everything on the program is part of the price.
Trip type · fixed text
Northern lights
Possible, never guaranteed
In March the nights are still long enough. When clear skies and solar activity line up, we go out and hunt them. Nobody can promise an aurora, and we will not pretend otherwise.
Nights 1 and 2 · The Hvítá Inn, BorgarnesNights 3 and 6 · Hotel HvolsvöllurNights 4 and 5 · Arnanes Country LodgeNight 7 · Viking Hotel, near KEF
Trip type · practical information
Before you travel
Practical information
Activity level
Moderate. Uneven ground, many outdoor stops and changing weather. The glacier hike needs no previous experience.
Weather and flexibility
Wind, snow or closed roads can change the order of the days. Boreal may swap an experience for a comparable one.
What to bring
Waterproof jacket, thermal layers, hat and gloves, waterproof boots with good grip, small backpack and a swimsuit.
Airport
Arrival and departure through Keflavík International (KEF). Arrival window and meeting point to be confirmed.
Trip type · frequently asked questions
FAQ
What travelers ask us
Who is responsible for the food?
Guest chef Carlos Serrano travels with the group. He selects and prepares the picnic lunches on the road and creates the farewell dinner. Breakfast is served at the hotel and dinners are included along the route.
Is international airfare included?
No. Each traveler books flights that fit the arrival and departure windows set by Boreal.
Do I need experience for the glacier hike or the ice cave?
No. Both are guided by certified local operators, who set the requirements for footwear, gear, age and fitness.
How large is the group?
A maximum of 18 travelers, so the experience stays close and the operation stays quick.
Are there optional activities to pay for?
No. Everything on the program is part of the price.
Can I travel alone?
Yes. You can book a single room with a supplement.
Can the route change?
Yes. Weather, road conditions and safety may change the order of the stops or require comparable substitutions.
Will we see the northern lights?
March still has dark enough nights, and we go out whenever conditions allow. No operator can guarantee a sighting.
