GGI Community Travel
Iceland
Northern Lights
Experience
Monday 1 - Saturday 6 December 2025
Experience Iceland in Winter Magic - bathe in lava-heated lagoons, chase the Northern Lights, walk behind frozen waterfalls and cosy up in the winner of Reykjavik's 'Best Hotel of 2025'. Discover the beauty, folklore and warmth of Icelandic winter alongside new friends from around the world - and our expert Icelandic guide and driver. Small group, big experience!
Book now. Or ask us a question or ask us to hold your spot for 24 hours while you think.
Book now with a refundable deposit to reserve your spot. The rest is paid later in easy instalments. Secure & protected under UK/EU travel rules. Supports Girl Gone International, a global non-profit community supporting women to go anywhere & belong everywhere.
"Whether this is your first group trip or fifth, I am here to answer all your questions before the trip and look after you during the trip! You can send me a WhatsApp anytime or book a 1:1 chat with me!" Anne Scott, GGI founder.
✽ The Trip Key Details
Travel with Girl Gone International
When
Monday 1 - Saturday 6 December 2025 (5 Nights, 6 Days) Arrive by 3pm, depart anytime.
Who
Group of max 18 international women. Icelandic guide and driver. Founder of GGI, Anne Scott. Women all ages, nationalities.
Where
Based in the 4 star design Exeter Hotel, central Reykjavík, Iceland, voted "Reykjavík's Best Hotel 2025'.. Explore Iceland in our private mini bus with heating and wifi. Fly to Keflavik Airport (KEF)
Price
£1600 (€1850 / $2155 USD approx). Pay a deposit of £300 and the rest in instalments or Buy Now, Pay Later. All payment methods accepted. Enquire about solo room options.
Included
Twin Room in 4 star hotel, breakfasts, sauna, gym, host, Icelandic tour guide, private mini bus, all listed activities.
Concierge
Full support at all stages of this trip. Whether you are thinking about the trip or have already booked you can talk to Anne via Whatsapp to +447405571339 or book a 1:1 call with her.
Together We Go Farther
If you have ever packed a bag and headed out into the world to see what happen next, (Girl) Gone International travel is for you.
If your friends and family are scattered across the world, if you’re craving ease, safety and real connection… if you want to share new experiences with new friends in a new place, this trip was made for you.
Experience Highlights
Northern Lights
Chase the northern lights across wild skies and snowy horizons
Natural Wonders
Awe before glaciers, geysers, black beaches, and icy waterfalls
Lagoon Life
Soak in lagoons & hot springs under the aurora borealis and snow
Bougie Hotel
Sleep in a sleek design hotel with sauna in central Reykjavik
New Friends
Laugh and build deep friendships with women from around the world
Winter Folklore
Uncover Iceland’s yule magic candlelight, elves, trolls and Yule-lads
✽ What to expect day to day
Itinerary
Day 1
Welcome to Iceland
- Travel Day
- Choose to rest or explore
- Meet your new travel friends
Check in at the Exeter Hotel (from 2pm)
Optional: explore Reykjavik, relax at the hotel spa, or visit local museums.
Welcome Drinks in a gorgeous location to get to know each other. Optional group dinner to taste some amazing Iceland dishes.
From lava to laughter, we are going to experience Iceland through a truly local lens.
Day 2
Reykjavik, Shop, Spa, Sights
- Walking tour
- Christmas Markets
- Optional evening adventures
A unique Reykjavik walking tour, hot dogs, history and hidden gems with our local guide and geologist Jessy.
Free time to tick some things off your personal bucket list! Perhaps whale watching, ice caves, holiday shopping.
Evening of sauna or optional trip to the Sky Lagoon.
Day 3
Black Beaches, Northern Lights
- South Coast Adventure
- Explore Iceland
- Northern Lights Night
A full-day tour with local guide on our private mini bus! Seljalandsfoss & Gljúfrabúi Waterfalls, Skógafoss & Irafoss, Sólheimajökull Glacier, Dyrhólaey Sea Arches & Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach, Vík Village.
After a mind blowing day in nature, grab some dinner and chase the Northern Lights. Our guide tracks the lights, if we don't see them we will go out again another night.
Day 4
The Blue Lagoon
- Free morning
- Blue Lagoon Day
- Free evening
Enjoy a free morning before we get in our private mins bus to the Blue Lagoon.
Relax with mud masks and drinks in one of the most unique places in the world!
Optional early dinner at Blue Café or relax longer in the lagoon.
Night out in Reykjavik or a quiet night in.
Day 5
The Golden Circle
- Full Adventure Day
- World wonders
- Bathe in natural hot spring
A full-day tour! Exploring Iceland on our private mini bus with our local Icelandic tour guide. We will go to Þingvellir National Park, Geysir & Haukadalur, the Kerid Volcanic Crater, Gullfoss – the Golden Waterfall
Optional visit to Hvammsvik Hot Springs.
Optional local GGI Meetupto meet some locals and /or heat up in the sauna.
Day 6
Reykjavik and Departures
- Breakfast together
- Check-out by 11:00am
- Airport transfers available
Hugs, promises, new group chats and maybe some last minute Holiday shopping!
If you are staying on we can recommend lots of additional Iceland adventures!
Our Iceland Home
We will be staying at The Exeter Hotel, a premium hotel experience located in downtown Reykjavík by the Old Harbor.
Just steps from the city’s best restaurants, shops and galleries, this sleek design hotel blends Icelandic cool with GGI warmth. It’s not just where we’ll sleep, it’s where we’ll start and end each day together.
With Scandi-inspired interiors, cosy twin rooms with plush duvets and included spa access, the Exeter is the perfect retreat from the Icelandic chill.
Mornings begin with coffee and plans over breakfast in the bakery-café. Afternoons might include a steam room session or a sauna sweat. And evenings? Expect late-night chats in lounge areas, local drinks at the bar or spontaneous dinners at nearby eateries.
Just a short walk from iconic landmarks and harbour adventures, the Exeter is your winter-wonderland launchpad – stylish, central, and effortlessly cosy .
Rooms
All rooms are thoughtfully twin-shared, so you’ll be matched based on preferences like early-riser vs. night-owl, comfort and companionship guaranteed.
Food
Start each day with a hearty buffet breakfast and fresh baked goods from the in‑house bakery. The rest of the time, venture out: from street food to vegan hot dogs, we'll share recommendations and maybe try fermented shark if you dare!
Spa & Fitness
Your stay includes access to the hotel’s wellness areas: a sauna, steam room, relaxation lounge, and fitness centre. Ideal for warming up after snowy days or city strolls.
Your Options
Solo room upgrade available for £560 if two people request it — book twin and contact us to request.
Girl Gone International Iceland Trip December 2025
- Twin Bed Room in 4 Star Hotel
- Spa, sauna, gym
- Daily Breakfasts
- All Activities in the itinerary
- Welcome Drinks
- Private Mini Bus with Icelandic Guide for Day Trips
What's Included
Prices are in UK POUNDS STERLING. Instalment payment plans available, just talk to us. We are here to make this trip accessible to you.
The trip is £1600 (approx. €1850 or $1850 USD)
✽ Full Experience £1600
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Accommodation in central Reykjavík's 'Best Hotel of 2025'
included
5 nights in a 4 star central design hotel. Twin-shared rooms with spa and sauna access included. Thoughtfully matched to ensure you don't just have a room mate but a possible new friend!. Walking distance to shops, restaurants, harbour, and museums. -
Meals
includedDaily Hotel Breakfast. Fresh buffet-style breakfast to start your day right! Cosy, tasty, and perfect fuel for adventure.
- Welcome Drinks included Get to know each other the first night over drinks in a gorgeous location!
- Blue Lagoon Premium Entry + Private Transfer included Includes return transport, towel, robe, drink of your choice and the famous silica mud mask.
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Guided Reykjavik City Tour
included A local walking tour with GGI guide Jessica Poteet – with stops for stories, sights, Christmas markets, and Icelandic hot dogs! -
South Coast Adventure Day
included Full-day private guided tour including waterfalls, glaciers, black beaches, Vik Village and more. -
Golden Circle Day Tour
included Geothermal wonders, geysers, Gullfoss waterfall, tectonic plates, Kerid Crater, and hot spring bakery. -
Golden Circle Day Tour
included Geothermal wonders, geysers, Gullfoss waterfall, tectonic plates, Kerid Crater, and hot spring bakery.
✽ Optional Extras
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Welcome Dinner
Approx £70
- Hvammsvik Hot Springs Approx £70Optional soak in this magical fjord-side spa or relax at the café with your book and take in the incredible views. (This is optional as you may have maxed out on hot springs or budget!)
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Iceskating
Approx £7
✽ Excluded
Flights to/from Reykjavík. Transfers to the hotel (it is easy to do this yourself, we will show you how) Additional meals, snacks, shopping, activities not outlined in our itinerary.
✽ Notes
Balance due closer to the trip. Terms and conditions apply. Terms & Conditions
A refundable deposit of £300 paid via Stripe secures your spot and supports the event portion of the trip. Full payment is due via at least 30 days before departure via Trust My Travel which protects your money and trip. Deposits are refundable only within 72 hours of paying the deposit unless the trip is canceled due to low numbers. Travel insurance is required.
What Is Community Travel with GGI?
It’s travel that feels like coming home - even somewhere new.
Girl Gone International connects women who’ve built lives far from home. Our trips aren’t just about seeing the sights — they’re about sharing the journey with women who get you, without the need to explain.
You might come solo, but you’ll never feel alone.
You’ll laugh, connect, unwind, and belong - in a way that only happens when community and adventure come together.
This is community travel - warm, real, and unforgettable.
Read our FAQ section to learn more!
Who you will meet
Connect in Iceland with local women and other women who have gone international
Thorey
Our Icelandic Guide and Driver
Thorey is GGI's favourite driver and tour guide. From the South of Iceland, Thorey is an expert driver. She never takes risks and is super responsive to all our needs and knows when and where to stop. She is full of hilarious stories and will give you a unique insight into Iceland while keeping us safe as we explore.
Ibby
Iceland's GGI Community Leader
Originally from Hungary, Ibby is now a local. Loved up with an Icelander, Ibby lives and breathes exploring Iceland. She knows where to go and when, helps us pivot our plans to accommodate the every changing landscape and weather. She will share what it is like to live life as a GGI in Iceland incase you decide to move there!
Jessy
Local, Geologist, GGI Guide
Jessica Poteet is our walking tour guide and knows a lot of local gossip past and present as well as is an expert Northern Lights tracker and volanco geek with deep knowledge of Iceland's seismic shifts and nature's activity!
Have a question or want to hold your spot for 24 hours while you think?
a) email us by filling out the form below. Please save hello@goneinternational.com to your email contacts and check spam for a reply.
b) Whatsapp the trip host on +447405571339
If you would like to go ahead and book your spot you can simply pay your refundable deposit here.
Frequently asked questions
Here are some common questions about our Girl Gone International trip to Iceland!
For more FAQs about travelling with us you can go to our FAQ page.
Check-in opens from 2:00 PM on Monday 1 December at the Exeter Hotel.
If you arrive early, you can drop off your bags and explore Reykjavik until your room is ready.
Check-out is by 11:00 AM on Saturday 6 December. We'll enjoy a farewell breakfast together before departure.
A trip is confirmed when we receive enough bookings (help spread the word about this trip!). As soon as we receive enough bookings we will send an email to tell you the trip is 100% confirmed and then you can book your flights! We expect to confirm this trip on 1st September.
We recommend the Flybus from Keflavík Airport (KEF) to Reykjavik. You can book online or buy a ticket at the airport. The ride takes about 1 hour 15 minutes, depending on weather and traffic. The hotel is centrally located and within walking distance of the final bus stop.
Yes. The hotel offers secure luggage storage for early arrivals or late departures.
This trip is open to all women and non-binary people. You do not need to be part of a GGI local group. Many participants join solo, and everyone is welcomed with warmth and inclusion.
Most travellers are between 30 and 55, but we welcome adults of all ages. If you are older or younger at heart and open to connection, you’ll fit right in. We really don't care about age - being an international woman has nothing to do with age and everything to do about moving around the world in a meaningful way!
Yes, you can bring a friend. As a thank you for sharing the love we will gift you entry to the Hvammsvík Hot Spring Lagoon for you.
If you have been an active Girl Gone International volunteer for over 6 months hosting and upholding your promise to the community to host free events / create conversation in the community then you are entitled to an Iceland thank you trip gift! Just ask Anne!
Yes, you can bring a friend. As a thank you for sharing the love we will gift you entry to the Hvammsvík Hot Spring Lagoon for you.
Yes. Payment plans are available. Just contact us after booking to arrange a schedule that works for you.
Yes. Travel insurance is required. You’ll be asked to confirm your coverage before the trip and sign a waiver upon arrival.
You are very welcome. Many of our travellers are in their 50s or 60s. We accommodate a range of needs, and you can choose how much or how little you participate. If you have mobility concerns, chronic pain, or another condition, just let us know through the comfort form so we can support you properly.
Yes. We create a calm, inclusive space with structure, flexibility, and respect. You can opt in or out of activities. If you have specific needs or preferences, you're encouraged to share them in advance so we can accommodate you.
Yes. GGI is an international community and many of us speak English as a second or third language. You will be understood and supported.
Yes. Reykjavik has excellent options for vegetarians, vegans, and other dietary needs. Let us know in advance and we’ll work with you and local restaurants to ensure you are well fed and cared for.
Expect light to moderate walking each day. Some tours include short hikes on uneven or icy terrain. You can always opt out or stay with the van. Bring warm, waterproof boots with good grip.
Each day includes a mix of structured group experiences and free time. You are encouraged to listen to your energy and do what feels right for you. You can join everything or take quiet time when needed.
It is cold and beautiful, with average temperatures between -1 and 4 degrees Celsius. Days are short with 4 to 5 hours of daylight. Snow, wind, and icy conditions are common. Reykjavik is full of festive lights, cosy cafés, and seasonal markets. It is also an ideal time to see the Northern Lights.
We hope so. December is one of the best times of year. We will be on Northern Lights standby from Monday to Thursday and ready to go if conditions are right.
"This trip was incredible. I can't even describe how special it was and how lucky I was to be there. I felt cared for and so safe with our pack of GGIs. The spirit of our group is beyond normal group travel and I can't wait to take another trip!"
"I left with new friendships and new experiences. If you don't know where to go and with whom to travel, join a Gone International trip and let the destination and lovely women from all over the world surprise you!"
"One of the best travel experiences I've ever had. It had a nice balance of training exercises, bonding, and local experiences that are unique to Marrakech. The team took great care when they were planning the itinerary and we all had an amazing experience."
Girl Gone International is truly a beautiful community, it’s all of us, and it made my time in Iceland a very special memory 🥰
