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8-Days Northern Lights Exploration Tour from Reykjavík

Recommended by 98% of travelers
Reykjavik, Iceland
  • 8 days (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Maximize your chances of seeing the elusive northern lights, and experience Iceland’s winter landscapes. Join a week-long guided bus tour of the Icelandic countryside, from the Snæfellsnes Peninsula in the west to the Vatnajökull glacier in the southeast. Attend the Northern Lights Academy, soak in the famous Blue Lagoon, and climb volcano craters. Enjoy seven nights’ accommodation in comfortable hotels, including breakfast.
  • Keep watch nightly for the awe-inspiring northern lights
  • Discover the best of Icelandic winter scenery: glaciers, hot springs, and lava fields
  • Explore unique Icelandic culture, from horse stables to a geothermal greenhouse
  • Northern Lights Academy teaches you about the science of the aurora

What's Included

  • Arrival & departure airport transfer by FLYBUS Plus shuttle (no guide)
  • Fully escorted 6-day bus tour with an English-speaking guide or driver-guide
  • 7-nights accommodation in comfort tourist-class hotels including breakfast
  • Guided tour into Vatnshellir cave
  • Hot Spring Tasting with geothermally cooked bread and eggs
  • Visit to Icelandic horse stables & geothermal greenhouse
  • Visit to multimedia presentation at Eyjafjallajökull Volcano Information Center
  • Northern Lights Academy program with a combination of presentations, film & Northern Lights searches
  • Use of winter & Northern Lights equipment: snow & ice grippers spikes for shoes and a flashlight
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • WiFi on board
  • Parking Fees
  • Breakfast (7)
    Breakfast
  • Additional meals, drinks and services

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

  • Hotel Klettur
    Mjolnisholt 12-14, Reykjavik 105 Iceland

Pickup details

Upon arrival look for the Reykjavik Excursions Flybus shuttles located just outside the airport terminal. A Flybus voucher will be provided upon booking. If you need assistance, contact the Reykjavik Excursions/Flybus representative at their sales counter in the arrival hall. The transfer takes about 45 minutes to the BSI bus station in Reykjavík. There you might either continue with the same bus or be transferred to a smaller coach to your accommodation in Reykjavík according to instructions of the driver. Your tour guide will meet you at Hotel Klettur before the 09 AM departure.

Arranged start time

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Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to Iceland. Individual transfer by Flybus shuttle bus from Keflavik Airport to your accommodation in Reykjavík.

1 Stop

1

Reykjavik

4 hours Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Hotel Klettur, Reykjavík

Meals: Not included

Day 2

Reykjavik City Tour & Borgarfjordur Saga Valley.

5 Stops

1

Reykjavik

2 hours Admission Ticket Free

2

Grabrok Crater

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

3

Deildartunguhver Thermal Spring

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

4

Hraunfossar

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

5

Barnafoss

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Hotel Hamar, Borgarnes

Meals: Breakfast

Day 3

Snæfellsnes Peninsula & Lava Cave

2 Stops

1

Kirkjufell Mountain

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

2

Vatnshellir Cave

1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Hotel Hamar, Borgarnes

Meals: Breakfast

Day 4

Golden Circle, Geothermal Taste & Icelandic Horse

4 Stops

1

Thingvellir National Park

45 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

2

Geysir

2 hours Admission Ticket Free

3

Gullfoss Waterfall

40 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

4

Fridheimar

1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Landhotel in Hella, South Iceland

Meals: Breakfast

Day 5

Natural Wonders of South Iceland & Eyjafjallajökull Volcano

5 Stops

1

Lava Centre

1 hour Admission Ticket Included

2

Skogar Museum

1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Volcano Eyjafjallajokull (Pass By)

3

Reynisfjara Beach

40 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

4

Skogafoss

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Fosshótel Núpar, Kirkjubæjarklaustur

Meals: Breakfast

Day 6

Vatnajökull National Park & Glacier including Glacial Lagoon and Diamond Beach

4 Stops

1

Jokulsarlon

40 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

2

Fellsfjara

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

3

Hof

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

4

Vatnajokull National Park

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Fosshótel Núpar, Kirkjubæjarklaustur

Meals: Breakfast

Day 7

South Shore & Blue Lagoon

3 Stops

1

Vik

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

2

Seljalandsfoss

40 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

3

Blue Lagoon

2 hours Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Hotel Klettur, Reykjavík

Meals: Breakfast

Day 8

Departure Day - Individual transfer by Flybus shuttle from your accommodation in Reykjavik to Keflavik Airport

1 Stop

1

Reykjavik

4 hours Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Breakfast

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers

Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Reviews

4.9
based on 65 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great trip!

Ishtjot_S, Feb 2025
We saw the northern lights twice during the tour so that was really exciting! Blue Lagoon got closed because of volcanic activity so the rebooked us for the Sky Lagoon instead which was awesome too

Response from Host, Feb 2025

Hi, Thank you for this amazing review. We are happy to hear that you were happy with your tour! We hope to see you again in Iceland someday. Best regards, GJ Travel team.

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