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Hunt aurora and discover Iceland’s natural wonders
Designed to maximise your chances of catching mother nature’s most spectacular show, this eight-day Northern Lights tour reveals more than the aurora. Search the sky for dancing lights from Hvolsvollur to the Snaefellsnes Peninsula by night and discover natural wonders on land by day. Go inland to view the mighty Gullfoss (Golden Waterfall), drive through hardened lava fields in Skaftafell National Park, see the eerily calm waters of the Glacier Lagoon and wander among Reynisdrangar’s imposing basalt sea stacks.
- Start
- Reykjavik, Iceland
- Finish
- Reykjavik, Iceland
- Destination
- Iceland
- Style
- Peregrine
- Code
- PEII
- Physical rating
- Trip rating
- 18 reviews
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1, Max 12
Why you'll love this trip
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This trip is designed to give you the best chance at seeing the spectacular dancing lights of the aurora borealis in the northern sky.
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Experience the breadth of Iceland's incredible natural phenomena – bubbling volcanic solfataras, rootless craters, glacial lakes and geothermal lagoons.
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The waterfall at Gullfoss is stunning no matter the season, graced by opaque rainbows in the sunlight and shimmering with ice in the cold.
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Stay in an eco-lodge on a working family farm in the Icelandic countryside, where meat and produce from the land is served in the restaurant.
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Travel with a local leader who can narrate your nightly sky watching with the science behind aurora borealis.
Is this trip right for you?
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The northern lights are most visible during the colder months, when temperatures can reach -25 °C in the north and snow is very likely. It's important to bring appropriate clothing such as a down jacket, thermals layers, gloves and suitable footwear.
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On the rare occasion that your leader must alter the itinerary due to adverse weather, alternative activities will be offered.
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Many locations on this itinerary are remote, which means a few long drives. This is a great opportunity to enjoy the scenery and spend some time getting to know your fellow travellers.
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While there is a strong chance of seeing the northern lights in all their colourful glory (thanks to the high latitude, time of year and itinerary), nature makes no guarantees.
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As accommodation on this trip is twin-share, single travellers will share a room with another traveller of the same gender. If you’d prefer not to share, a single-room supplement is available at an additional cost. Note that hotels in Iceland often don't have double beds, but rather two single beds that can be pushed together or apart. Also, rooms in Iceland can be small, and at times you may be accommodated a short walk away from the main building.
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Itinerary
Accommodation
- Hotel Klettur (or similar) - Reykjavik (1 night)
Included Activities
- Complimentary Arrival Transfer from Keflavik Airport
Meals Included
There are no meals included on this day.Special Information
A private arrival transfer from Keflavik Airport is included in the price of your trip. Please advise your travel consultant of your arrival flight details at the time of booking. If you can't arrange a flight that will have you arrive in time for today's welcome meeting, you may wish to arrive a day early so you're able to attend. We'll be happy to book additional accommodation for you (subject to availability). If you're going to be late, please inform the hotel reception. We'll be collecting your insurance details and next of kin information at this meeting, so please have these on hand.Accommodation
- Hotel Fljotshlid Smaratun Farm (or similar) - Hvolsvollur Valley (1 night)
Included Activities
- Golden Circle (Thingvellir National Park, Strokkur Geysir, Gullfoss Waterfall)
- Aurora Spotting (weather dependent)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Special Information
You will cover a distance of approximately 250 km today / 4 hours. Please note that while there is a good chance of seeing the lights of the aurora this far north, there is no guarantee, as they are a natural phenomenon and weather conditions can affect visibility. There are a number of apps you can download that show current and forecast activity of the aurora around the world. Some of these apps have a function that allow you to be alerted at night when the aurora becomes visible in your current location. Remember to pack warm clothes, as temperatures can drop to below –5°C.Accommodation
- Hotel Skaftafell (or similar) - Skaftafell National Park (1 night)
Included Activities
- Skaftafell National Park
- Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Special Information
You will cover a distance of approximately 600 km today / 7-8 hoursAccommodation
- Hotel Klettur (or similar) - Reykjavik (1 night)
Included Activities
- Seljalandsfoss Waterfall
- Skogafoss Waterfall
- Reynisfjara Black Beach and Reynisdrangar Rocks
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Special Information
You will cover a distance of approximately 300 km today / 4 hoursAccommodation
- Langaholt Guesthouse (or similar) - Snaefellsnes (1 night)
Included Activities
- Reykjavik Walking Tour
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Special Information
You will drive approximately 200 km today / 3 hours.Accommodation
- Langaholt Guesthouse (or similar) - Snaefellsnes (1 night)
Included Activities
- Aurora Spotting (weather dependent)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodation
- Hotel Klettur (or similar) - Reykjavik (1 night)
Optional Activities
- Settlement Exhibition - ISK1700
- Saga Museum - ISK2200
- Whales of Iceland Museum - ISK2900
- Maritime Museum - ISK1700
- Harpa Concert Hall - Free
- Volcano House - ISK1790
- Perlan Museum - ISK3900
- Blue Lagoon - EUR40
- Nauthólsvík Thermal Beach - Free
- Fludir Secret Lagoon - ISK3000
- Laugarvatn Fontana Geothermal Baths - ISK3800
- Lava Tunnel Tour - ISK11400
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Special Information
You will drive approximately 200 km today / 3 hours.Optional Activities
- Blue Lagoon - ISK11000
- Northern Lights Viewing Opportunity - ISK7000
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Special Information
If you are interested in visiting the Blue Lagoon please keep in mind that it has limited availability, and during peak times tickets sell out far in advance. We recommend you book your time slot online in advance if you would like to be sure of a certain time/date for your visit: bluelagoon.com.Meals
7 breakfasts, 4 dinnersTransport
Private minibusAccommodation
Comfortable hotel (7 nights)Included Activities
- Complimentary Arrival Transfer from Keflavik Airport
- Golden Circle (Thingvellir National Park, Strokkur Geysir, Gullfoss Waterfall)
- Aurora Spotting (weather dependent)
- Skaftafell National Park
- Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
- Seljalandsfoss Waterfall
- Skogafoss Waterfall
- Reynisfjara Black Beach and Reynisdrangar Rocks
- Reykjavik Walking Tour
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Important notes
ARRIVAL TRANSFER
An arrival transfer from Keflavik Airport to the start point hotel is included in the price of the trip. Please advise your travel agent of your flight times at the time of booking.
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
A single supplement is bookable on this trip, subject to availability at the time of booking. Please note that due to the small properties we use in Europe there is only a limited amount of single supplements available per trip departure. If you would like to book a single supplement and enquire about availability please speak to your booking agent.

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