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Iceland Northern Lights

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5 days

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Tour Type
Small Group
Max Group Size
16
Age Requirement
16 - 99 yrs
Operated In
English
Physical Rating
ModerateInvolves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

Starts

Ends

Reykjavik, Iceland

Reykjavik, Iceland

Highlights

Journey across southern Iceland with an expert tour leader in search of the Northern Lights

Stay in the countryside, where dark skies improve aurora displays

Complete the Golden Circle of Gullfoss Waterfall, Geysir and Thingvellir National Park

Marvel at the Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls

See the brilliant blue ice of Falljokull on a glacier walk

Itinerary

Chase the magic of the aurora on the "Iceland Northern Lights" tour—a five-day moderate adventure that combines aurora-hunting with some of Iceland’s most iconic sights. This small-group trip, designed for experienced travelers, starts and ends in Reykjavik, whisking you into the countryside for the best chance to witness the Northern Lights’ ethereal glow.

Beyond the night skies, you’ll explore roaring waterfalls, gaze at icebergs scattered on Diamond Beach, and traverse the famed Golden Circle—marveling at Gullfoss Waterfall, Geysir, and Thingvellir National Park. With an expert local leader and real-time data guiding your quest, every moment is designed to maximize your chances of seeing the world’s most dramatic lightshow.

The unique selling point is the combination of scientific insight and natural beauty, ensuring a trip that’s as educational as it is awe-inspiring. For travelers seeking both adventure and wonder, this tour package promises an unforgettable Icelandic escape.

Day 1Start Reyjavik.
Day 2Drive along the south coast stopping at Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss waterfalls and Reynisfjara volcanic beach.
Day 3Drive across Skeidararsandur floodplains to Skaftafell for stop and visit; on to Svinafellsjokull outlet glacier for easy glacier walk. Drive to Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon.
Day 4Drive along the south coast passing Eyjafjallajokull Volcano; visit Gullfoss Waterfall, spouts at Geysir and explore the rift valley at Thingvellir N.P.; on to Reykjavik.
Day 5End Reykjavik.
Iceland Northern Lights

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What's Included

Accommodation
All accommodation
Meals
All breakfasts
Transport
All transport and listed activitiesArrival and departure transfers (shuttle bus)
Guide
Tour leader throughout

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Customer Reviews

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AnonymousOn Dec 19, 2024

Prepare to be Astounded

Wow! If it's adventure you are after, then you've come to the right place. Iceland has so much to offer, not only the Northern Lights. There are glacier hikes, caving, surfing, whale watching to name a few activities in Iceland. For the not so physical, there are beautiful waterfalls and amazing landscapes that are breathtaking to say the least. If you have never been to Iceland and you're contemplating it, do it! You won't regret it.

AnonymousOn Mar 31, 2024

Wild and Wonderful

A whistle stop tour through the extremes of Iceland's landscape and weather! The itinerary is essentially waterfalls on day one, glaciers on day two and the 'golden circle' on day three. We had atrocious weather (lashing rain and 100mph winds) on day one so perhaps visiting three waterfalls wasn't the best idea. They were very crowded and the weather made it impossible to really appreciate them. The glacier walk on the second day had to be abandoned due to high winds but not until after about an hour in the weather putting all the kit on and probably another hour attempting to get up the path. The northern lights are elusive and I found them disappointing - you can't really see them with the naked eye, only through a camera lens set to the right exposure. We saw them on a separate bus tour on our last night in Reykjavik, not on the tour itself. Thankfully we had sunshine and calm for the last day. The landscape is beautiful and the food was delicious, if not all that varied. The long drives were broken up well with rest stops and road side sights.

AnonymousOn Mar 31, 2024

First time with Exodus and wow!

Great tour guide, nice small and friendly group, great locations to explore and lucky enough to see the lights.

AnonymousOn Mar 27, 2024

Iceland

Great trip. Except the information re the fly is was incorrect. You have to change at the bus terminal to get to the hotel. It doesn’t go straight to the airport as I was told prior to going.

AnonymousOn Mar 10, 2024

The best of Iceland in 3 days

The trip crams a lot into 3 full days, but doesn't feel rushed. There's plenty of amazing sights to see, including stunning waterfalls, black beaches, geysers and the highlight was walking on the glacier - we had perfect weather with blue skies! The tour is well thought-out, and despite there being a fair amount of driving, it doesn't feel like there is due to the amazing scenery and comfortable transportation (plus everywhere we went in Iceland had 4G/5G phone signal).

AnonymousOn Feb 20, 2024

Don’t just go to see the Northern Lights.

Despite some clear skies the solar activity was low so we did not managed to see the Northern Lights on our tour in Feb 2024. Despite this there is lots packed into this short tour including seeing the sights of the so called Golden Circle (Gullfoss Waterfall; Geysir & Pingvellir) as well as the stunning glacier lagoon and black sand beaches. The highlight however was the walk on the glacier. The weather was perfect so we also managed to get into the ice cave.

AnonymousOn Feb 15, 2024

Trip name is a misnomer

Had a brilliant holiday, saw so much, but the trip title is a misnomer. Not sure what the odds are of seeing the northern lights in 4 nights, but unlikely to be more than 50:50

AnonymousOn Nov 28, 2023

Sketchy/scammy trip

The travel specialist claims they include bus shuttle from the airport and back, and they don't you are going to have to pay for your own airport transfers. Also it claims it includes northern lights tours, but it doesn't. I called multiple times to complain and they never responded and haven't yet.

AnonymousOn Feb 16, 2023

Northern Highlights

You certainly pack a lot into this 5 day trip which delivered despite the ever changing winter weather. Our guide Oskar as flexible with the itinerary which meant that we were able to get the most out of each day. The highlight was the glacier walk and we even got a glimpse of the northern lights one night.

AnonymousOn Feb 23, 2022

Lots to see. Recommend

Lots to see. Weather very changeable. Hotel food very tasty (and very expensive- not just the beer). Recommend

AnonymousOn Feb 23, 2022

Lots to see. Recommend

Lots to see. Weather very changeable. Hotel food very tasty (and very expensive- not just the beer). Recommend

AnonymousOn Feb 22, 2022

Great Trip

A very good trip with a great guide Jon and a good and friendly group of travellers.

AnonymousOn Jan 5, 2022

Northern Lights

Completely amazing! This is a stunning trip in spite of the short day light hours. Each day there’s a new excitement and the glacier experience is awesome. Title is a bit of a misnomer; as long as you go with the mindset that seeing the NL is a bonus then you’ll be fine. Thank you Exodus.

AnonymousOn Apr 3, 2019

Glacier Walk a Real 'Wow' Moment

A filled and varied few short days in this interesting country.

AnonymousOn Dec 9, 2018

Fascinating taste of Iceland

Our excellent guide Nico informed and amused us as we visited some very interesting features from geysers to a walk on a glacier! The iceberg added to the Icelandic gin was a brilliant idea for watchin* the northern lights! Thank you we will certainly visit again and see more of this beautiful country

AnonymousOn Jan 30, 2017

Iceland - Northern Lights

An excellent trip with great activities and a full schedule. From start to finish you hardly stop, that being said you see some amazing sights and really geta a feel for Iceland and its culture.

AnonymousOn Jan 30, 2017

Amazing Iceland in an amazing trip!

A lot was packed into 4 fun-filled days taking in stunning scenery. Travelling on a comfortable bus, our brilliant guide Ibi made sure we got to take in Iceland and its history through our many stops.

AnonymousOn Jan 30, 2017

Iceland Northern Lights

This was a four night tour that really packed a punch. As well as the chance of seeing the Northern Lights we saw glaciers, ice caves, geysers, lagoons, waterfalls, the black beach etc, etc

AnonymousOn Jan 30, 2017

iceland 4 nighttrip

good varied program

AnonymousOn Jan 30, 2017

The Northern Lights

I booked this holiday purely as I got a weeks respite for my sick husband. This was all I could find to fit with my dates. Well it was meant to be!! There were 15 of us in the group and as I was travelling alone I was a little apprehensive to say the least. The group was fabulous,the leader Ibi, was superb.she took us to all the places in the itinerary which were all super and we were so well informed.

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