Iceland is a place of changing landscapes: volcanic highlands, black sands, glacier lagoons and geothermal waters. The two SoulSteps programmes take different approaches to exploring it.

The Defender Expedition

This hotel-based expedition travels through the south, east, north and west, with highland and off-road sections where access allows. The programme includes a glacier hike, ice-cave experience, geothermal baths and whale watching in Húsavík. Choose this route if expedition driving and a wider circuit appeal to you.

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The Aurora Vanlife

This journey combines shared campervans and campsites with selected hotel or apartment nights. It follows the Golden Circle and South Coast toward glacier country, with a tomato-greenhouse lunch and a Blue Lagoon farewell. Glacier and quad adventures are optional extras in this programme.

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Start with the practical questions

Ask about confirmed departure dates, duration, vehicle sharing, driving eligibility and final accommodation. Routes and activities depend on weather and access. Northern Lights sightings are never guaranteed.

Based on the supplied journey programmes. Current departures and final arrangements are confirmed by SoulSteps.