Now’s the time for brilliant northern lights. Scientists predict northern lights to be very active in 2025 and 2026! Our “Hidden Powers and Northern Lights Hunt” escorted tour is a great intro to Iceland’s famous natural wonders and northern lights viewing. Several overnights are in excellent locations for northern lights viewing. If night sky conditions are ideal, you can step outside your hotel to view auroras dancing in the sky! We also offer versions of this tour in French, Italian, and Spanish.

Why Iceland for northern lights?

1. Iceland is ideal for northern lights, thanks to its location near the Arctic Circle.

2. Iceland combines wild nature with a high-quality standard of living and infrastructure. 

3. Iceland is easy to reach with relatively short flights from Europe and North America, and the capital of Reykjavík is a short drive from spectacular nature and open areas ideal for northern lights viewing (no light pollution).

4. Iceland’s winter climate is surprisingly mild for its Arctic location. Average temperature: 0 °C (32 °F)

5. You can experience the fantastic “Hidden Powers & Northern Lights Hunt” tour!

Bucket List: View the northern lights at their maximum intensity in an exotic land of glaciers, volcanic landscapes, and hot springs.

ITINERARY

Day 1: Arrival in Iceland - Transfer to Reykjavík hotel (not included, but we can arrange). Dinner on your own. Overnight in Reykjavík.

Day 2: Golden Circle - Start your adventure with the fascinating Aurora Reykjavík Northern Lights Center. You’ll get a great introduction to northern lights. Visit Þingvellir National Park where you can walk between two continents! Continue to the Geysir geothermal fields and the dramatic Gullfoss waterfall. Visit a unique outdoor geothermal bakery where bread is baked in hot sands. Dinner and overnight in South Iceland.

If weather conditions are right, your guide will take you on a northern lights hunt on foot tonight or another night.

Day 3: Iceland’s South Shore - Visit the wonderful LAVA Centre, an interactive exhibition depicting Iceland’s volcanic activity. Afterwards, visit the spectacular Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls. Head to Reynisfjara black sand beach to admire the extraordinary rock formations and thundering waves. Dinner and overnight in the Kirkjubæjarklaustur area.

Day 4: Vatnajökull National Park – Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon - Today you’ll visit the southern area of Vatnajökull National Park, named after Europe’s largest glacier. Visit Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon where you can enjoy the breath-taking sight of floating icebergs. Nearby is the dramatic Diamond Beach. Dinner and overnight in the Kirkjubæjarklaustur area.

Day 5: Hveragerði – Blue Lagoon – Reykjavík - Visit the “flower village” of Hveragerði, which lies directly in the middle of a geothermal area. Next, you’ll visit a horse farm to meet some friendly Viking horses. You’ll also taste some sweet refreshments that are traditionally served on Icelandic farms. Drive through the surreal landscapes of the Reykjanes peninsula, where you can bathe in the famous Blue Lagoon. Overnight in Reykjavík. Dinner is on your own.

Day 6: Departure - Transfer on your own to the international airport.

Included

• Guided coach tour from day 2 to day 5
• Expert professional English-speaking local guide from day 2 to day 5
• Free Wi-Fi on board the motor coach
• Accommodation 2 nights in a standard room with facilities in Reykjavík
• Accommodation 3 nights in a standard room with facilities in the countryside
• Icelandic breakfast (except arrival day)
• 3 Two-course local-cuisine dinners in the countryside
• Souvenir Icelandic Search and Rescue keyring
• Entrance fee to the Aurora Reykjavík Northern Lights Center
• Visit to outdoor geothermal bakery and taste of steam-baked rye bread
• Entrance fee to the LAVA Centre and volcano film at the LAVA Centre Cinema
• Visit to a local horse farm to meet Icelandic horses. Visit also includes traditional Icelandic refreshments
• Blue Lagoon admission, including towel rental, silica mud mask and one drink
• Use of crampons/cleats (if needed) for walking on snow/ice covered surfaces
• The Iceland Travel App, which has interesting information about the areas your tour visits
• Great photo stops
• Seat rotation during the tour
• Northern lights guided hunt on foot one selected evening, including use of crampons and headlight
• Customer care service during office hours
• 24-hour Iceland Travel emergency line assistance while you are in Iceland

Also (Added Value): Northern lights “wake-up call” option during the night (available at most countryside hotels)

Not Included

• Breakfast on arrival day
• International airfare
• Baggage porterage at airport/hotel
• Personal travel insurance (highly recommended)
• Swimsuit at the Blue Lagoon (rentals available)
• Round-trip transfers between airports and hotels
• Beverages, snacks, lunches, dinners unless otherwise noted in the itinerary
• Guaranteed early check-in (check-in time for most hotels in Iceland starts between 14:00 and 16:00 (2:00pm and 4:00pm)
• Guaranteed late check-out
• Any service not specifically listed under "Included"