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Northern Lights Hunt | 8-Day Iceland Northern Lights Exploration Tour with Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Reykjavík | Small Group of Maximum 16 Pax
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What you'll experience
Highlights
• >>>Small Group Experience: Max 16 participants for this tour<<<
• Northern Lights Success Rate: 85–98% chance to see the Aurora Borealis
• Northern Lights Academy: Five evenings of lectures, presentations, and guided Aurora hunts
• Volcanic Crater & Tectonic Plates, climb and walk
• Settlement Center in Borgarnes
• Vatnshellir Cave Exploration: Descend 35m underground beneath Snæfellsnesjökull Glacier
• Blue Lagoon Relaxation and learn about volcanic life
• Icelandic Horses & Hot Spring-Baked Bread: Experience local traditions up close
• Optional Ice Cave Tour: Explore Vatnajökull Glacier (Oct–Apr, weather & conditions permitting)
• Northern Lights Success Rate: 85–98% chance to see the Aurora Borealis
• Northern Lights Academy: Five evenings of lectures, presentations, and guided Aurora hunts
• Volcanic Crater & Tectonic Plates, climb and walk
• Settlement Center in Borgarnes
• Vatnshellir Cave Exploration: Descend 35m underground beneath Snæfellsnesjökull Glacier
• Blue Lagoon Relaxation and learn about volcanic life
• Icelandic Horses & Hot Spring-Baked Bread: Experience local traditions up close
• Optional Ice Cave Tour: Explore Vatnajökull Glacier (Oct–Apr, weather & conditions permitting)
8 days
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Day 1 — Reykjavik
Individual transfer by Flybus shuttle bus from Keflavik airport to your accommodation in Reykjavik. You may explore Iceland's capital city on your own if time allows.Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Hotel Klettur, Reykjavík - 2
Day 2 — Reykjavik City Tour & Borgarfjordur Saga Valley
At 09:00 meet your tour guide who shows the group the highlights of Iceland's exciting capital. Then we head west. We stop in Borgarnes and learn about Iceland's earliest days at the Settlement Center. Next we head to Borgarfjörður, known as the Saga Valley because of its many important historical events. Get a chance to climb the Grábrók volcano crater and visit Deildartunguhver, Europe's most powerful hot spring. Hraunfossar is a series of waterfalls pouring from beneath a wide lava field. Barnafoss - the Children's falls, is nearby with its own tragic tale.
The afternoon includes a lecture about Northern Lights.
After dinner, step into the hotel garden in search of the Northern Lights followed by a hot cup of chocolate or tea.
Hraunfossar
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Icelandair Hotel Hamar, Borgarnes - 3
Day 3 — Snæfellsnes Peninsula & Lava Cave
The Snæfellsnes Peninsula, "the peninsula of the snowy mountain", juts out from Iceland's west coast, like a long arm with a clenched fist at its tip, and is in many ways a microcosm of the whole island. A rugged mountain chain runs its length. Visit the fishing village of Grundarfjörður, a place with an impressive coastline and mountains, lakes and waterfalls behind the village. One of the most photographed and famous mountain in Iceland, Kirkjufell, can be seen jutting out into the bay. Visit Arnarstapi and Hellnar before experiencing the area from below, inside Vatnshellir cave. We take you 35 meters underground and about 200 meters into the lava tube under the glacier Snæfellsjökull!
On the way back to Borgarnes the guide gives you some practical tips on how to photograph the Auroras as part of the Northern Lights Academy program. Naturally, once darkness falls, we are out in the hotel garden to chase the Northern Lights and to soak in the hotel's outdoor hot tubs.Snæfellsnes
Kirkjufell
Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: ExcludedStay: Hotel Hamar - 4
Day 4 — Golden Circle, Geothermal Taste & Icelandic Horse
Travel along the Hvalfjörður fjord. The first stop is at an Icelandic wool outlet store, to see what they do with all those sheep! Continue inland to Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Travel the Golden Circle route, see steam rising from the Geysir geothermal fields. The chef of the Restaurant Geysir invites you to taste freshly baked hot spring bread served with Icelandic butter, boiled eggs and herring. On we travel to double waterfall of Gullfoss.
In the afternoon, learn about the Icelandic horse, its unique qualities and history and visit a geothermal greenhouse, before reaching the accommodation in South Iceland. Tonight, step into the darkness and search for the elusive Northern Lights in the peace and stillness of rural Iceland.
Thingvellir National Park
Geysir Geothermal Area
Gullfoss
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Landhotel in Hella, South Iceland - 5
Day 5 — Natural Wonders of South Iceland & Eyjafjallajökull Volcano
Today we travel along the South coast. At the Lava & Volcano Exhibition Center, learn about geology and active volcanoes. Further east we visit one of Iceland's finest folk museums. This museum contains an outstanding collection of farm and domestic artefacts from Iceland’s past and several turf-built houses. Nearby is Skógafoss waterfall which is 60 meters high and one of the most impressive waterfalls in the country.
In the afternoon take a stroll on the black lava beach and along bird cliffs at Reynisfjara in South Iceland. We spend two nights near Kirkjubæjarklaustur in the Vatnajökull National Park region, located in darkness and ideal for Northern Lights search.
Skogafoss Waterfall
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Fosshótel Núpar, Kirkjubæjarklaustur - 6
Day 6 — Vatnajökull National Park & Glacier including Glacial Lagoon and Diamond Beach
Today's program is all about glaciers, ice and icebergs. We travel to Jökulsárlón, a glacial lagoon filled with floating icebergs, and we explore the amazing site and might see seals swimming in arctic waters. You can walk on the black sandy beach, the so-called Diamond beach, where large icebergs get stranded. In the afternoon we visit the tiny turf church at Hof and spend time at Europe’s largest national park, which has Iceland’s highest mountains, an alpine environment, and Europe’s largest glacier. In the evening enjoy a film presentation about the Northern Lights as part of the Northern Lights Academy program. Be careful not to go to bed too soon in this remote and quiet location, or you may miss out one more chance of seeing the Northern Lights shimmering and dancing across the night sky.
Optional Ice Cave Tour offered between October-April (weather permitting)
The Optional Ice Cave Tour through Iceland's icy landscapes, available from October to April (weather permitting), offers a mesmerizing 2.5-hour adventure. Commencing with a scenic 30-minute 4×4 drive from the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, followed by a brief 5-15 minute hike to the cave entrance, this journey immerses you in surreal beauty. Once inside, nature's ice formations, with their captivating hues of blue, create a sense of wonder. The crisp air and profound silence enhance the ethereal ambiance, providing a rare glimpse into the raw power and majesty of Iceland's icy terrain. Priced at ISK 25,000 per person, ensure your comfort and safety with good hiking boots and warm, waterproof clothing. Booking is available on day 2 of the Northern Lights Exploration tour, with a minimum age requirement of 10 years old. After the cave exploration, participants are escorted back to the hotel, while the rest of the group continues the official tour program. Although some activities may be missed, a stop and visit at the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon is included for all, ensuring a comprehensive and unforgettable Icelandic adventure.
Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Fosshótel Núpar, Kirkjubæjarklaustur - 7
Day 7 — South Shore & Blue Lagoon
From Kirkjubæjarklaustur we head across the Eldhraun lava field to the village of Vík, where we make a photo stop. The black lava beach with high bird cliffs and pounding waves is awe-inspiring. Further west we reach the high but narrow Seljalandsfoss waterfall which plunges from the mountain. In the afternoon we get to soak in the famous Blue Lagoon. We reach Reykjavík around dinner time for one last night.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Hotel Klettur, Reykjavík - 8
Day 8 — Reykjavik
Individual transfer by Flybus shuttle bus from your accommodation in Reykjavik to Keflavik International Airport.
★ ★ ★ Two different group sizes, either maximum 16 persons or maximum 40 persons per group, check below for Regular groups (maximum 40 people) departures on Fridays★ ★ ★
【Iceland Aurora Viewing】8-Day Iceland Northern Lights Exploration Tour with Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Reykjavík / Regular Groups of Maximum 40 PaxMeals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded
What's included
Included
- 7 nights accommodation at comfort tourist-class hotels
- 7x breakfast
- 1x lunch
- 6 days escorted bus tour with English-speaking guide/driver-guide
- Arrival & departure airport transfer by Flybus shuttle (no guide)
- Visit the Settlement Center in Borgarnes
- Guided tour into Vatnshellir cave
- Hot spring Tasting with geothermal cooked bread & eggs
- Visit Icelandic horse stable & geothermal greenhouse
- Visit Lava Exhibition Center
- Skógar folk museum & turf houses
- Entrance with towel to Blue Lagoon
- Northern Lights program
Not included
- Airfares or related transportation between your home and departure city
- All personal expenses including hotel room service and meals; however, you have the option to pay for meals the tour guide arranges
- Entrance fees & optional tours (Prices vary from season to season; only the price at the ticket booth / box office is final)
Cancellation policy
| When you cancel | Refund | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 days before | 0% | Cancellation Made Within 30 days prior to departure, No Refund |
| 31–44 days before | 50% | Cancellation Made Within 31 days to 44 days prior to departure, Refund 50% of total purchase amount |
| 45+ days before | 80% | Cancellation Made 45 or more days prior to departure, Refund 80% of total purchase amount |
Important info
Special notes
- Min Age : 8+.
- Max People: 16.
- Northern Lights are only visible from September to mid-April. Northern Lights cannot be guaranteed, but on longer tours there is a higher chance to see the Auroras.
- Itineraries may be subject to change at short notice during severe weather conditions and certain outdoor activities/day trips may be cancelled during the winter season in Iceland. In these rare cases, where situations of force majeure apply, excursions/activities cannot be refunded but the local guides will try their best to find reasonable alternatives where and whenever possible.
- Accommodations are subject to change.
- Q&A:
Where should I meet the guide?
Meet with your tour guide on day 2, just before 9:00 am in the lobby of your hotel.
When and where does the tour start?
The tour starts on day 2, just before 9:00 am in the lobby of your hotel.
What are first and last days for?
Arrival and departure days are to make your flight arrangements easier and to have a free day of leisure. The tour starts on day 2 and ends the second to last day.
Do you arrange airport transfers?
The local operator provides airport transfers with the Flybus, available on arrival hall at KEF airport.
In what language is the tour?
All of our tours are English-speaking.
When can we see the Northern Lights?
The Northern Lights season is from September to mid-April. We carefully choose locations to maximize your chances to see the northern lights with the help of a professional tour guide.
Are the Northern Lights guaranteed on this trip?
The Northern Lights or Aurora Borealis as they are also referred to are one of the many natural wonders of the world and are a natural phenomenon. As a naturally occurring phenomenon, the appearance of the Northern Lights is notoriously difficult to predict any further in advance than about two hours before it happens. So much is dependent on solar activity, we cannot accurately predict when they will occur nor how frequently. Every endeavour will be made on this trip to see the Northern Lights if it is the correct time of year to see the lights, however, this is not guaranteed. The tour includes Northern Light walks from the hotels. Also, most of the hotels are located away from light pollution.
Can you assist with booking additional accommodation?
Of course, we can help you book pre/post tour accommodation if you wish to stay in the same hotels as the ones we use on the tour. We always have some rooms on allotment for pre/post nights. If you would like to stay an extra day in Reykjavík before or after the tour, please contact our team.
I’m a solo traveller, is there a single supplement?
A single supplement is mandatory for this trip if you want to have your own room.
What is the age range?
The minimum age limit for this tour is 8 years old and we don’t recommend it for younger children. There is, on the other hand, no maximum age for this tour.
Are the flights included?
Flights before and after the tour are not included.
What is the suggested budget for meals?
Somewhere between 8.000 and 10.000 ISK per person per day is a good budget for meals while on the tour.
Are there locations to purchase food while we are on the trip or must the meals be pre-packed?
We will make stops during the tour at restaurants, supermarkets and gas stations where meals, drinks and snacks can be purchased while on the tour.
How much time is spent at each attraction?
We stop for about 40 minutes at each attraction.
Pricing notes (children, single supplement)
* Price for Single Occupancy applies when one person stays in one standard hotel room.
* Price for Double Occupancy applies when two persons stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Triple rooms are double rooms with an extra bed and ideal for two adults and one child. (For inquiries about triple rooms, please contact our customer service.)
* Child price applies when a child 8-11 years of age shares one standard hotel room with 2 adults.
* Tour is not recommended for children younger than 8 years of age.
* Maximum room capacity: 3 people including adult and child/infant.
* Price for Double Occupancy applies when two persons stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Triple rooms are double rooms with an extra bed and ideal for two adults and one child. (For inquiries about triple rooms, please contact our customer service.)
* Child price applies when a child 8-11 years of age shares one standard hotel room with 2 adults.
* Tour is not recommended for children younger than 8 years of age.
* Maximum room capacity: 3 people including adult and child/infant.
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