Northern Lights in Majestic Iceland

Highlights Include:

Hunting for the Northern Lights in the countryside
Visits to Golden Circle and Blue Lagoon
Touring the south coast
Escorted tour, with time at leisure in Reykajvík

Photo: © Ragnar Th Sigurdsson/www.Arctic-Images.com/VisitIceland.com

Tour Details

September – October 2025

From: $3,155 per person | Single supplement from $1,016

Price includes transatlantic airfare from New York (please inquire for pricing from your US departure city)

7 days

2025 Departures:
September 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29
October 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29

November 2025 – April 2026

From: $3,019 per person | Single supplement from $885

Price includes transatlantic airfare from New York (please inquire for pricing from your US departure city)

2025 Departures:
November 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26
December 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 31

2026 Departures:
January 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28
February 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25
March 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30
April 1, 6, 8

If the Northern Lights are on your bucket list, Iceland is the place to visit! With this escorted tour you will have a professional guide to show you some of Iceland’s “hottest” sights during the day, and aid in your search for the dazzling Northern Lights at night. Comfortable accommodations, in and outside of Reykjavik, make this trip the perfect option for getting a glimpse of the greatest show on earth.

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Itinerary

This is an escorted tour. Our Destination Specialists will work with you to customize any pre- or post-departure arrangements to your travel preferences.

Day 1Departure from US

Day 2Arrive Reykjavík, Iceland

Arrival transfer by airport bus to Reykjavík city center. In Reykjavík you have the day free to explore on your own. As the capital of Iceland, Reykjavík has some great amenities and experiences. Perhaps walk along the bay to see the Sun Voyager sculpture, or enjoy a delicious meal at one of the many world-class restaurants Reykjavík boasts. Overnight in Reykjavík

Day 3Blue Lagoon & Reykjanes Peninsula | Meals: B

This morning you will meet your guide and the rest of the group, then begin your journey! After touring the highlights of Iceland’s exciting capital, we head out to the Reykjanes Peninsula with its hot springs, mountains, moon-like landscape, bird cliffs, lighthouses and fishing villages. In the afternoon we bathe in the Blue Lagoon, a geo-thermal spa set in a lava field with naturally heated mineral waters. Drive along the south coast to arrive in the village of Hella. In the evening, we hear about the Northern Lights from our tour guide. Once darkness falls, can head out to the garden waiting for the Aurora to appear. Overnight in South Iceland

Day 4Iceland’s Iconic South Coast | Meals: B

Today we travel along the south coast. We reach the area beneath the Eyjafjallajökull volcano and glacier. We stop at Seljalandsfoss waterfall and visit Skógar folk museum of early Modern Iceland with its turf houses. At lunch, we visit the Skógarfoss waterfall. In the afternoon, you may wish to include an optional glacier walk on Sólheimajökull glacier tongue. Members of the group not doing the glacier hike will continue further south and visit the renowned black sand beach at Reynisfjara, observe the Cape of Dyrhólaey and the Reynisdrangar Sea Cliffs before visiting the charming village of Vík. In the evening, there is another presentation about the Northern Lights back at your hotel. If the night is clear, you might see the Northern Lights dancing across the heavens. Overnight in South Iceland

Day 5Golden Circle & visit Icelandic Horses | Meals: B

In the morning we learn about the Icelandic horse, its unique qualities and history and visit a geothermal greenhouse. Then we travel the Golden Circle route, see steam rising from the Geysir geothermal fields and admire the double waterfall of Gullfoss. We end the afternoon at Þingvellir National Park, the location of the ancient Viking Parliament and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Return to Reykjavík and enjoy your evening at leisure, or join an additional, optional Northern Lights excursion. Overnight in Reykjavík

Day 6Reykjavík | Meals: B

Spend one more day in the capital city. Perhaps join an optional excursion, or just take advantage of the many wonderful things Reykjavík offers. Overnight in Reykjavík

Day 7Depart Reykjavík, Iceland | Meals: B

Morning at leisure. Departure transfer to the airport with the airport bus. Depart on your afternoon flight to the US – or extend your stay in Scandinavia!

Included

Transatlantic airfare from New York including air taxes & fuel surcharges (please inquire for pricing from your US departure city)
Five nights’ accommodation, double/twin occupancy
Transfers as indicated
Meals as indicated (B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner)
Three-day tour with coach transportation & English speaking guide
Entrance to Blue Lagoon with use of towel
Entrance to Skogar Folk Museum
Sightseeing & visits as per itinerary
Northern Lights program in South Iceland
Use of crampons and flashlights during Northern Lights hunting

Not Included

Addtional airline fees such as meals, seat reservations, luggage costs
Travel insurance, recommended
Fees for passports
Transfers, sightseeing, activities, meals, and beverages not specified
Luggage handling at airports and hotels
Gratuities
Items of a personal nature such as laundry, spa services, internet, phone, etc.

Optional Excursions

At additional cost, subject to availability

Visit our Reykjavík Day Tours Blog to learn about the many options available from Iceland’s capital and South Iceland. Many of these types of tours are also available in other areas of Iceland
Northern Lights tours from Reykjavík – travel either by coach, super jeep, or boat out of the city with your guide following the aurora forecast for the location with the highest likelihood of a sighting tonight
Reykjavík Food Tour – join a walking tour with a local guide, eating your way through the city
Whale Watching – professional guides are on board to help you make the most of your tour by pointing out the whales and other wildlife that may be seen
Lava Tube Caving – explore a cave just out of Reykjavík created by a lava flow 2000 years ago
Glacier Hike – on Day 4, includes guide & gear

Notes

Budget accommodation also available on this tour – please inquire.
The Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) are a naturally occurring phenomenon – sightings are weather dependent and not guaranteed.