Explore Iceland’s lesser-traveled Arctic coast discovering hot springs and nature spas while connecting with local wellness experts on our women’s Hot Springs & Mindfulness Wellness retreat in Iceland. Through guided mindfulness activities, flotation therapy, sound bathing, and even an Arctic Ocean swim, you’ll return home with more than memories — you’ll gain a renewed sense of inner harmony and balance.
Overview
- Group Size: 8 – 12
- Activity Level: Easy
- Tour Length: 7 days / 6 nights
- Lodging: Mix of 3 & 4 star hotels w/ private bath
- Single Room Option: Limited availability
Includes
- Driver guide – Local guide days 1-7
- Tour leader – All days
- All breakfast – Provided by hotels
- 1 lunch, 1 dinner
- Sightseeing & guided walks – Private transportation
- Activities – As described in the itinerary
- Airport Transfer – Group airport transfer & drop off on Day 1 & 7
- Activities & Entry Fees
- 6 night lodging – Mix of 3 & 4 star hotels w/ private bath
- Custom journal – Workbook and journal designed to help you record observations, rituals, and affirmations
- 24/7 Onsite Support – Provided by a Green Edventures Program Manager and/or Representative & Local Guide
Excludes
- Airfare to Iceland – Keflavik (KEF)
- Lunches & Dinners
- Optional Excursions – Not listed in the itinerary
- Gratuity $250 USD
- Personal Spending Money
- Travel Insurance
Tour Highlights
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Soak & Float — Almost Every Day
Experience a variety of uniquely different geothermal community pools and healing hot springs tucked along North Iceland’s remote Arctic coast. -
Connect with Inspiring Icelandic Healers
Meet local wellness practitioners who use meditation, mindfulness, and energy practices to help you restore balance and reconnect with yourself. -
Explore the Quiet Beauty of the Arctic Coast
Travel through long fjords, visit charming small towns from the crowds. -
Float into Deep Relaxation
Experience guided flotation therapy, allowing your body and mind to slip into a deep state of weightlessness, creativity, and calm. -
Align Your Energy with Sound Bathing
Heal your inner goddess and balance your chakras during a transformational sound bathing workshop led by expert practitioners. -
Discover Your Destiny Through Rune Readings
Visit the legendary Museum of Prophecies for a fortune-telling session rooted in Iceland’s ancient rune traditions. -
Step Outside Your Comfort Zone in the Arctic Sea
Learn breathwork techniques to overcome fear, stay present, and bravely experience a cold-water plunge — side-by-side with supportive women, and grounded in newfound strength. -
Chase the Magic of the Northern Lights
Savor long days exploring nature, and spend cozy evenings watching for the breathtaking dance of the aurora borealis. -
Indulge in Sauna Wellness
Relax in dry and infrared saunas that help support muscle recovery, boost circulation, detoxify the body, calm the nervous system, and restore your natural energy balance.
Available Tour Dates
March 14 – 20, 2026
Limited Spots Available
Team: Tara & Inga
On our retreat in Iceland…
Imagine this, Each morning, you wake up with one purpose: to focus on yourself and your wellbeing.
During this retreat in Iceland, you’re surrounded by like-minded women — adventurous, kind-hearted souls — supported by caring guides and Icelandic wellness professionals who help you reconnect with what you need most.
You begin your day soaking in warm, mineral-rich waters, heated by the earth’s living mantle — standing where new earth is being created beneath your feet. You feel that ancient energy rising through the water, restoring something long-neglected inside you.
For too long, you’ve burned the candle at both ends.
Now, under the nurturing care of Icelandic healers, you are invited to listen. Through meditation, body scanning, and deep relaxation, you begin to understand what your body — and your soul — have been trying to tell you.
You notice something beautiful happening:
Patterns in numbers, animal sightings, and words seem to call to you. Is the universe speaking?
You capture it all in your custom retreat journal — your own spellbook of insights, observations, dreams, and rune readings — weaving together your personal story of transformation.
At night, you step outside and gaze up at the wide Arctic sky, watching brilliant green, pink, and violet ribbons of northern lights swirl just for you.
And for the bravest moments, you dare to experience the Icelandic way: swimming in the Arctic Sea. As you walk toward the shoreline side-by-side with your new soul sisters, you know you are not alone — and that you can trust your breath and your strength, both built over the days before.
This is more than a tour, it’s a retreat in Iceland.
It’s your journey of restoration, spiritual adventure, and transformation — guided by the living energy of Iceland itself.
Self care is not a reward, it’s a priority. You deserve this. Join us on this life-changing women’s wellness retreat in Iceland.
Meet the Women Who Make This Retreat Extraordinary
Tara Short
Tour Leader
Inga Guðjónsdóttier
Tour Guide
What makes this journey truly special isn’t just the landscapes or the experiences — it’s the incredible women who guide, nurture, and inspire you every step of the way. Our team of caring, experienced, and passionate professionals is here to create a supportive environment where you can step outside your comfort zone, reconnect with yourself, and feel deeply cared for.
Tara Short — Tour Leader
Tara has been leading women into the wilds of nature — and back to themselves — for over 25 years. As the founder of Green Edventures Tours, she specializes in creating transformative experiences that blend adventure, connection, and self-discovery. Tara co-created this wellness retreat alongside Inga to bring the spirit of Iceland’s healing culture to life.
Ingibjörg “Inga” Guðjónsdóttier — Tour Guide
Inga has been a professional guide for over 35 years, sharing the magic of Iceland’s landscapes and traditions with warmth and expertise. She is deeply knowledgeable in Icelandic bathing culture and ethnology, making her the perfect co-creator and local heart of this retreat.
Svava Brooks — Certified TRE® Provider, and a Trauma Recovery Coach
Svava is a compassionate healer specializing in helping people reconnect with their bodies and heal from within. As a Certified TRE® (Tension & Trauma Release Exercises) Provider and Trauma Recovery Coach, she gently guides participants through practices that release stored tension, restore calm, and build resilience.
Sólveig — Yoga Nidra & Sound Healing Practitioner
Sólveig invites you into one of the most spiritual places on the planet — her yurt in North Iceland — where she leads transformative sessions in Yoga Nidra and sound healing. Her work helps you realign your energy and reconnect with your deepest inner self.
Ólöf Ýrr Atladóttir — Flothetta Floatation Therapist
Ólöf leads the guided floatation therapy sessions at Barðslaug. With years of training in Flothetta floating methods, she creates a safe, nurturing environment where you can fully surrender to relaxation and experience deep theta healing states.
Available Tour Dates
March 14 – 20, 2026
Limited Spots Available
Team: Tara & Inga
Tour Map
Itinerary
Day 1: Reflection & Clarity
Flights arrive at Keflavik International Airport. Your guide will be waiting for you at 8:00am. From here the adventure begins! ***
Just as water can reflect the surrounding environment, grounding mindfulness can help you reflect on your thoughts and feelings, and bring clarity to your inner state. Water provides a rich sensory experience. When you focus on the sensation of water, whether it’s touching, hearing, or observing it, you can anchor your mindfulness in the present moment, which is a core aspect of grounding.
Morning: We have a group session in Reykjavik with Svava Brooks. Svava is a Reiki Master, Meditations and & Trauma Recovery Specialist. Svava will teach us methods for grounding ourselves, and give insight on how we can heal our bodies from within. She will help us set the ground rules and intensions for creating our safe space throughout the tour.
Afternoon: We drive out of town to the beautiful fjord of Hvalfjörður for our first hot springs experience. Here, where the mountains hug the sea, you can practice your grounding skills and sensory awareness while soaking in the different temperature pools.
Overnight near Borgarnes at Country Hotel Hraunsnef or similar. Enjoy a welcome dinner at the hotel.
Meals: BD
*** Participants may want to come in a day early to acclimate before the start of the tour. Details will be provided including pick up time from the rendezvous hotel.
Day 2: Breath & Blessings
The rhythmic and repetitive nature of waves and tides at the sea can serve as an anchor for grounding techniques. You can synchronize your breath or movements with natural rhythms of the sea to enhance your mindfulness practice.
Morning: Experience the local culture at the Blondös community pool. The pool has a sauna, hot tubs, and a cold plunge, that is colder than the sea! Inga will teach you breathing techniques to help you relax and embrace cold water. These techniques will get you ready for your swim on the beach in the Arctic Ocean.
Lunch stop on the way to Spákonuarfur, at The Museum of Prophecies, about Þórdísi, a woman who was a fortune teller from the 10th century that lived at Skagaströnd. She moved to Skagaströnd to get away from people and wasn’t averse to using the dark arts to keep locals away from her prime grazing land. We will learn about her life and get our own personal 5 minute readings told in the old Icelandic way.
Late Afternoon: We will stroll along the shore of the arctic ocean on a beautiful wild beach. While the tide laps against the black sand, participants will practice heart connection and breathing techniques and that have positive effects on the mind, body, and spirit.
Overnight and dinner at Sigló Hótel.
Meals: B
Day 5: Transition & Transformation
Achieving balance in life involves periods of transition and transformation, during which people can reassess their priorities, and make adjustments for greater equilibrium.
Morning: Soak in the hot tubs surrounded by white mountains and colorful buildings. Then our guide will take us on a walking tour of this charming coastal town of Siglufjörður. She will teach us about its old herring history, the museum, harbor and beautiful old houses.
Afternoon: Floatation therapy in one of the first pulblic swimming pools in Iceland. A floatation therapist will put floats on your legs and head and help you get into a relaxing horizontal position. Then, she will cover your eyes with a weighted mask, and your body with a blanket. Feeling weightless, and covering the eyes reduces the work load of the brain. You will float like a feather in warm water and with cool mountain air will fill your lungs. Your therapist will manipulate your body with water and gentle movements. that stretch your back and muscles, but also stimulates a meditative state.
Overnight at Sigló Hótel. Dinner in town.
Meals: B
Day 6: Light & Love
Increased light, whether it be literal or metaphorical, can illuminate and enhance positive emotions, foster connections, and create a sense of warmth, all which nourish the ecosystem for love to thrive.
Morning:
Heart Flame Meditation followed by a discussion about ways that more light can bring more love into our lives.
Drive along the coastal towns of the longest fjord of the north, Eyjafjördur. We will stop in the small town of Hauganes and take a soak into the hot tubs at the black beach. For those who up for it, we can take a dip or swim in the arctic sea.
Hauganes has the only accessible sandy-beach in North Iceland that faces the sun in the south. Because it is very shallow far out, the black sand heats the ocean on sunny days so the Atlantic ocean even feels comfortable. There are hot tubs with geothermal water from the village. It is a magical place to relax whether on sunny days in June, or cold winter days, listening to the ocean and the birds and enjoying the magnificent ocean and mountain view.
Afternoon: After feeling relaxed and rejuvenated from the hot tubs and swimming in the sea, we head toward our hotel in Akureyri.
Overnight: Overnight at hotel near Eyjafjörður (TBA) two nights.
Meals: B
Day 7: Resonate & Rise
Everything in the universe has its own vibration frequency. Earth and its natural phenomenon are part of a larger cosmic tapestry, where energy and vibrations play a fundamental role in the functioning of the universe.
Sound healing aims to create harmony with respect to the body’s energy centers (chakras) through balance and alignment.
Morning: Drive to Akureyri countryside for our final experience of the retreat, spending 2-hours healing our feminine goddesses during a sound bathing session.
After settling comfortably on a soft mattress with a warm blanket over her, each goddess receives a light head massage with pure organic essential oils.
Guided deep relaxation Yoga Nidra takes place under the guidance of a certified instructor. Gongs, singing bowls, and other instruments are used during the session. Each woman’s journey will be unique to her dreams, vision, and spiritual connection to the cosmos.
The sound bathing tones can have a healing sound effect and release stress and tension in the body and strengthen the central nervous system.
After relaxation, the goddesses have a hot tub, a wood-burning sauna and a spacious room for socializing and light lunch.
Afternoon: Enjoy the relaxing and rejuvenating qualities of a beer spa. In two-person tubs, participants will soak and indulge in hops for a 25 min bath.
Participants will be able to continue their relaxing experience in the infra red sauna or by soaking in the outdoor hot tub looking out at beautiful arctic fjord.
Evening: Dinner in Aukureyri. Overnight at hotel near Eyjafjörður (Hotel Natur or similar).
Meals: BL
Reviews
Check Out Our Iceland Hot Springs Mindfulness & Wellness Retreat Tour Reviews
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This trip was a highlight of my entire life! I was hoping for a Mindfulness-based peaceful journey and a few hot springs. What I got was a life-changing experience! Nine women traveling From Reykjavík the entire way to Akureyri having laughs, conversation, journaling, learning about Iceland, And a hot … More spring/hot tub every single day for 10 days! We even got into the Arctic ocean after learning how to breathe and how to do it from our Icelandic guide, Inga. Inga and the company owner, Tara, created my perfect trip! I've been dreaming of going there for many years and it far exceeded my expectations. I made some friends with whom I know I will stay in touch. This country is the most scenic, beautiful landscape I've ever seen. The people are friendly, the cities and country are very clean, the water taste better than any water you can get anywhere else, and they even have gas station ice cream that beats anything I get in an ice cream shop here! I realize my review sounds effusive, But this trip is a treasure. I definitely plan to go on more trips with Green Edventures in the future. ~Peace Kathy Groft
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Tara Short and Ingabörg Guðjónsdóttir have created a well thought out trip to recharge your mind and soul. We visited many unique hot springs and pools. Each day was an adventure learning about natural energy flow, breathing techniques, and meditation practices. We experienced a sound bath in a yurt, … More which was amazing! I even took a dip in the Artic Ocean, which was exhilarating. Ingabörd shared a lot of the hidden gems and historical places that you wouldn't experience on any other tours. The best part of this small group trip was meeting like minded people and witnessing everyone's transformation to their best self. Looking forward to using Green Edventures for future trips.
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The Iceland Hot Springs and Mindfulness Retreat spoke to me as soon as the itinerary was posted on the Green Edventures website. The promise of soaking in geothermal pools, learning new mindfulness techniques, and the hope of seeing northern lights convinced me to sign up. But in the end, the trip left … More me with so much more.This was my fourth trip as a solo traveler with Green Edventures. As with the other trips, the trip leader and our local guide took such good care of us. Tara Short’s positive energy and authentic concern for each individual made everyone in the group feel special. Ingibjörg Gudjonsdottir’s guiding experience, knowledge, and love for her home country was evident as she relayed history, folklore, and personal stories throughout the journey. Their deep friendship and natural playfulness kept us laughing. Together, they opened our hearts and minds to Iceland.Each day was a new “edventure.” Tara and Inga ensured we were well prepared in terms of what to wear, what to have in our day packs, and what to expect as we traveled to the next location. We walked on black sand beaches, snowshoed among birch trees and conifers, explored colorful towns, learned about Icelandic sagas and folklore, and enjoyed a local brewery. Viewing stunning fjords and waterfalls, stopping to photograph Icelandic horses, visiting a turf church, and hiking through lava fields are just a few more highlights. Did I mention the delicious food and comfy cozy hotels? Each day was unique and completely amazing.The geothermal heated spas, pools, and lagoons facilitated a soul-deep relaxation I’ve not experienced before. Floating in the steamy waters with snow flakes falling on my face is an experience I won’t soon forget. On the other hand, Inga’s guidance and breathing techniques allowed me to literally take the plunge in to the Arctic Ocean (3° C/38° F). The word “exhilarating” only just begins to describe how I felt. It was an emotional high.Prior to the trip, I had explored meditation and mindfulness mostly via online apps. The in-person guided sessions with Svava Brooks and Olof Atladottir, as well as meditations lead by Tara and yoga flow with Inga, provided a deeper understanding and connection I had yet to achieve on my own. Sharing the experience with 12 other women made it very special and made meditation something that I want to continue to explore. It gave me an awareness of a much larger universe in which the northern lights will always shine bright.Bless Ísland (Goodbye Iceland). I hope to return one day, but until then, you will remain in my heart.
F.A.Q.
I have more questions. Who can I talk to?
Call or email us! A real person will answer the phone (or call you back).
(888) 622-4911
info@greenedventures.com
What is the average age of the participants?
The average age range is 45-65 years. Our groups tend to be multi-generational, so there may be participants ranging from their 30s to their 70s. This trip is open to any woman who is healthy, active, and resonates with the itinerary.
Do women travel solo or with friends?
I am a solo traveler. Do I get charged more for a single room?
Do I need any vaccinations?
What happens after I sign up?
You will receive an automatic email confirmation indicating your deposit was received. Within 24-48 hours, someone from Green Edventures will follow up with a personal email welcoming you to the trip! We are excited to meet you.
Do you offer payment plans?
What is the cutoff date to confirm the trip?
The trip will need critical mass within 90 days of departure. If we don’t reach this minimum, a full refund will be issued.
Is airfare included in the price?
How do I arrange transportation from the airport to the hotel?
Why aren’t most meals included?
Where do we stay?
Enjoy a mix of charming and cozy accommodations throughout the retreat, offering warmth, comfort, and Icelandic hospitality. We stay in comfortable 3-star hotels, and 2 nights at a 4-star hotel. All rooms are double occupancy with private bathrooms. Most of the hotels have hot tubs, a few have infra red sauna. Two nights are at a country hotel for the best opportunities to see northern lights. Feel free to contact us for a list of hotels.
Do I need to be in shape to join this adventure?
Trips are designed for beginners and tailored to the individual. As long as you are healthy and active, you’ll be able to enjoy the trip at any age or stage of fitness. Local guides will teach you the skills you need for safe and enjoyable experiences.
How do I pack for Iceland?
Important items include waterproof, lightweight, breathable rain gear, warm insulating jacket, and sturdy waterproof hiking boots. For ocean swimming.a pair of neoprene booties and gloves are recommended. A detailed packing list will be provided. Cold weather clothing can be rented in Reykjavik.
Should I get travel insurance?
Yes, we recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect you and your investment.
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