iceland northern lights
iceland northern lights
Group Trip

Iceland Northern Lights

Iceland

Waterfalls, black sand beaches and three nights away from city lights for the aurora.

NatureWinter
Duration
7 Days / 6 Nights
Group Size
6–12 travellers
Best Season
October, November, February, March

Upcoming Departures

DatesStatusAvailability
12 Dec – 18 Dec 2026In 2 monthsFilling fast
10 Jan – 16 Jan 2027In 3 monthsOpen
17 Feb – 23 Feb 2027In 4 monthsOpen

Overview

<p>We base ourselves in the south, away from Reykjavík's light, and keep the evenings free to chase the aurora when the forecast is good.</p><p>The coach is a small super-jeep, so we can reach the glacier lagoon even in winter.</p>

Highlights

  • ✓Northern lights from dark-sky lodges
  • ✓Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss
  • ✓Black sand beach at Reynisfjara
  • ✓Blue Lagoon on the way home

Itinerary

Day01

Arrive in Reykjavík

Reykjavík

Transfer to the hotel, aurora briefing.

Meals included

  • Dinner
Day02

Golden Circle

Golden Circle

Þingvellir, Geysir and Gullfoss.

Meals included

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
Day03

South coast waterfalls

Vík

Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss, then the lodge.

Meals included

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
Day04

Glacier lagoon

Vík

Jökulsárlón and Diamond Beach.

Meals included

  • Breakfast
Day05

Black sand and basalt

Vík

Reynisfjara and a free evening for the lights.

Meals included

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
Day06

Blue Lagoon

Reykjavík

A long soak on the way back to the city.

Meals included

  • Breakfast
Day07

Fly home

Reykjavík

Transfer to Keflavík.

Meals included

  • Breakfast

What's Included

  • +6 nights in lodges and a hotel
  • +Daily breakfast and four dinners
  • +Super-jeep with driver-guide
  • +Blue Lagoon entry
  • +Thermal gear on loan

What's Not Included

  • –International flights
  • –Schengen visa fee
  • –Optional glacier hike

Frequently Asked Questions

Will we see the northern lights?

The aurora is never certain. Three dark-sky nights give most groups at least one good sighting.

Is it very cold?

Around freezing with wind. We lend thermal jackets and boots so you can pack light.

Fitness Level

Easy. Short walks on icy paths.

Weather Notes

Cold and windy, around 0°C. We lend thermal layers.

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