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Northern Lights Exploration in Iceland

8D7N · Iceland

Northern LightsExploration

Volcanic landscapes, glacier lagoons, and winter skies across Iceland

Trip pricing

From USD 3,140

Per person based on twin or triple sharing

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Trip introduction

Volcanic landscapes, glacier lagoons, and winter skies across Iceland

An 8-day, 7-night escorted Iceland journey combining Reykjavík, Borgarfjörður Saga Valley, the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, the Golden Circle, South Iceland, Vatnajökull National Park, Jökulsárlón, Diamond Beach, and the Blue Lagoon, with scheduled opportunities to search for the Northern Lights.

Published departures & rates

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2026 departures

September 4, 2026

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September 11, 2026

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September 18, 2026

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September 25, 2026

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October 2, 2026

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October 9, 2026

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October 16, 2026

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October 23, 2026

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October 30, 2026

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November 6, 2026

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November 13, 2026

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November 20, 2026

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November 27, 2026

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December 4, 2026

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December 11, 2026

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2027 departures

January 1, 2027

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January 8, 2027

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January 15, 2027

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January 22, 2027

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January 29, 2027

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February 5, 2027

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February 12, 2027

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February 19, 2027

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February 26, 2027

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March 5, 2027

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March 12, 2027

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March 19, 2027

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March 26, 2027

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April 2, 2027

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April 9, 2027

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Seasonal package rates

September 2026 departures

$3,820

Twin/triple

$5,215

Single

October 2026 departures

$3,345

Twin/triple

$4,395

Single

November 2026 to April 2027 departures

$3,140

Twin/triple

$4,015

Single

Extra night in Reykjavík

September 2026

$240

Twin/triple

$420

Single

October 2026

$195

Twin/triple

$330

Single

November 2026 to April 2027

$125

Twin/triple

$215

Single

Private airport transfer

Keflavik airport transfer

Per car, per way · maximum 6 passengers

$210

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8D7N itinerary

Your trip outline.

Day 1

Arrive in Iceland and take the Flybus shuttle from Keflavik airport to your Reykjavík accommodation.

Day 2

Tour Reykjavík, then continue to Borgarnes, Borgarfjörður Saga Valley, Grábrók crater, Deildartunguhver, and Hraunfossar and Barnafoss.

Day 3

Visit Grundarfjörður, Kirkjufell, Vatnshellir lava cave, and Arnarstapi, followed by a Northern Lights search.

Day 4

Explore the Golden Circle with Þingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, geothermal bread tasting, and an introduction to the Icelandic horse.

Day 5

Visit the Lava and Volcano Exhibition Center, Skógar museum, Skógafoss, and Reynisfjara black sand beach.

Day 6

Visit Jökulsárlón, Diamond Beach, Hof turf church, and Vatnajökull National Park, with an optional Ice Cave Tour in season.

Day 7

Travel through Eldhraun and Vík, visit Seljalandsfoss, then enjoy the Blue Lagoon before returning to Reykjavík.

Day 8

Take the Flybus shuttle from your Reykjavík accommodation to Keflavik airport.

Inclusions

  • Arrival and departure Flybus shuttle transfers
  • 7 nights accommodation at comfort tourist-class hotels
  • 7 breakfasts
  • 1 lunch
  • 6 days escorted bus tour with English-speaking guide or driver-guide
  • Settlement Center visit
  • Guided visit to Vatnshellir cave
  • Geothermal bread and egg tasting
  • Icelandic horse stable and greenhouse visit
  • Lava Exhibition Center visit
  • Skógar folk museum and turf houses entrance
  • Blue Lagoon admission with towel
  • Northern Lights program

Exclusions

  • Personal expenses
  • Meals not specifically listed
  • Additional services not listed in the program

Important booking notes

  • Northern Lights sightings are not guaranteed.
  • Displayed rates apply to published travel periods and should be reconfirmed for the selected departure date.
  • Twin or triple room configuration is subject to final rooming arrangement.
  • The optional Ice Cave Tour is available only from October to April, weather permitting, and may replace some standard sightseeing.
  • Arrival and departure transfers are shuttle-based and unguided.
  • Hotels are comfort tourist-class and subject to final confirmation.
  • The minimum age is 8 years old.

Minimum age 8

Terms and Conditions+
  • Published rates vary by departure travel window and room occupancy.
  • Extra nights in Reykjavík and private airport transfers are optional and priced separately.
  • Northern Lights activity and Ice Cave Tour operations remain subject to season, weather, and local conditions.
  • Complete trip dates, rooming, hotels, services, rates, and availability require confirmation before booking.

Northern Lights sightings are not guaranteed. This introductory page is based on supplier information; complete dates, hotels, rooming, rates, optional services, and availability must be confirmed before booking.