Tour Overview
| Duration | 5 Days / 4 Nights |
|---|---|
| Country | Iceland — Aurora Borealis Hunting |
| Price From | $1,226 per person (twin share, 5% discount) |
| Tour Style | Winter Adventure / Northern Lights |
| Data Source | TourRadar — GJ Travel (4.5 rated, 176 reviews) |
Itinerary Highlights
Day 1: Arrive Reykjavik — First Aurora Hunt
Airport transfer to Reykjavik. Check into Hotel Klettur. Afternoon at leisure — explore Reykjavik’s cozy cafés, the striking Hallgrímskirkja Church, and the waterfront Harpa Concert Hall. Evening: first Northern Lights hunt — your guide takes you to the best viewing locations away from city lights. Wrap up warm and watch the sky dance. Overnight in Reykjavik.
Day 2: Golden Circle — Winter Edition
Full-day Golden Circle tour in winter conditions. Thingvellir National Park (UNESCO) — snow-covered and magical, walk between tectonic plates. Geysir geothermal area — Strokkur erupts regardless of season, blasting steam into the crisp winter air. Gullfoss — the Golden Falls partially frozen, a spectacular sight with snow-covered canyon walls. Evening: second Northern Lights hunt — each night offers a different display. Overnight at Hella Stracta Hotel.
Day 3: South Coast — Waterfalls & Black Sand
Drive along the winter south coast. Seljalandsfoss — the path behind the waterfall may be icy, but the sight is unforgettable. Skógafoss — often surrounded by snow, with an ethereal quality in the low winter light. Reynisfjara black sand beach — the basalt columns and roaring winter waves are even more dramatic. Optional glacier hike on Sólheimajökull. Evening: third Northern Lights opportunity. Overnight near Vík.
Day 4: Glacier Exploration & Ice Cave (Optional)
Morning at leisure or optional ice cave tour — enter the crystalline blue heart of a glacier, an experience possible only in winter. Afternoon drive back towards Reykjavik, stopping at the Skógar Folk Museum with its turf houses preserved under snow. Arrive in Reykjavik. Evening: final Northern Lights hunt or enjoy Reykjavik’s legendary nightlife. Overnight in Reykjavik.
Day 5: Reykjavik & Departure
Morning visit to the Perlan Museum for Iceland’s natural wonders under one roof — an indoor ice cave, a Northern Lights planetarium show, and a volcano exhibition. Optional Blue Lagoon visit before airport transfer (pre-booking essential). Transfer to Keflavik Airport.
Inclusions
- 4 nights (Reykjavik hotel + countryside hotels)
- Daily breakfast
- 3 guided Northern Lights hunts
- Golden Circle full-day tour
- South Coast full-day tour
- WiFi on board
- Airport transfers
Why This Northern Lights Tour
- 3 dedicated Northern Lights hunts — maximize your chances
- Winter Iceland — snow-covered landscapes of breathtaking beauty
- Ice cave option — enter the blue heart of a glacier
- 4.5 rating from 176 reviews — the most popular Iceland tour
- Small group for intimate Aurora experience
