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Northern Lights Small Group Tour – South Iceland

Explore the wonders of the Golden Circle, the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, the Blue Lagoon, the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, and the black lava beaches. Ascend a volcano, delve into Iceland’s history at a Settlement Centre, meet Icelandic horses, and visit traditional turf farmsteads and churches. From October to April (weather permitting), you can opt for an ice cave tour at Vatnajökull glacier, and there’s also the option of a Northern Lights boat cruise from Reykjavík. Our Northern Lights Exploration series is designed to showcase Iceland’s highlights and maximise the chances of witnessing the elusive Northern Lights, with most nights spent away from light pollution to enhance your viewing experience.
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From £3528 per person (excluding flights)

This is based on 7 nights’ accommodation with breakfast, a 5-day escorted bus tour with an English-speaking guide/driver-guide, listed excursions, and return airport transfers.

This roughly converts to 4,198 EUR | 4,551 USD

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Departure Dates

September 2025: 9th, 23rd, and 30th

October 2025: 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th

November: 2025: 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th

December 2025: 2nd, 9th, and 16th

January 2026: 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th

February 2026: 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th

March 2026: 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, and 31st

April 2026: 7th

 

ITINERARY

Welcome to Iceland! You will get your shared transfer from the airport (with the option to upgrade to a private) and head to the city’s capital where you will have the afternoon and evening at leisure. There is the option to head out on a Northern Lights excursions - please speak to our team about what is possible and they will be able to assist you with adding this into your trip.
 
Overnight location: Hotel Klettur or similar
Hotel Klettur

Hotel Klettur

Hotel Klettur takes its name from the rock outcroppings on the first floor where the rugged stonework protrudes the walls and creates an interesting centerpiece. The hotel offers 166 comfortable and modern rooms close to the highlights of Reykjavik. The hotel has a lounge on each floor and a games room. The hotel bar on the ground floor offers a great selection of local craft beers, cocktails and wine. All rooms include a hairdryer, coffee and tea-making facilities, refrigerator, in-room safe, shower, flat screen TV and free WiFi. There’s free car parking facilities on site.

At 09:00, meet your tour guide, who will introduce you to the highlights of Iceland’s vibrant capital. From there, you head west, stopping in Borgarnes to explore Iceland’s early history at the Settlement Centre. Next, you’ll journey to Borgarfjörður, known as the Saga Valley due to its many significant historical events. You'll have the opportunity to climb the Grábrók volcano crater and visit Deildartunguhver, Europe’s most powerful hot spring. Hraunfossar is a series of waterfalls that flow from beneath a wide lava field, while nearby Barnafoss, or the Children’s Falls, is steeped in a tragic tale. In the afternoon, enjoy a lecture on the Northern Lights. After dinner, step into the hotel garden to search for the Northern Lights, followed by a warming cup of chocolate or tea.
 
Overnight location: Hotel Hamar or similar
Hotel Klettur

Hotel Klettur

Hotel Klettur takes its name from the rock outcroppings on the first floor where the rugged stonework protrudes the walls and creates an interesting centerpiece. The hotel offers 166 comfortable and modern rooms close to the highlights of Reykjavik. The hotel has a lounge on each floor and a games room. The hotel bar on the ground floor offers a great selection of local craft beers, cocktails and wine. All rooms include a hairdryer, coffee and tea-making facilities, refrigerator, in-room safe, shower, flat screen TV and free WiFi. There’s free car parking facilities on site.

The Snæfellsnes Peninsula, known as “the peninsula of the snowy mountain,” extends from Iceland’s west coast like a long arm with a clenched fist at its tip, and it is, in many ways, a microcosm of the entire island. A rugged mountain chain runs its length. You will 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 mountains in Iceland, Kirkjufell, can be seen jutting out into the bay. You will also visit Arnarstapi and Hellnar before experiencing the area from below, inside Vatnshellir cave. You’ll descend 35 meters underground and venture about 200 meters into the lava tube beneath the glacier Snæfellsjökull! On the way back to Borgarnes, your guide will give you practical tips on how to photograph the Auroras as part of the Northern Lights Academy program. Naturally, once darkness falls, you’ll be out in the hotel garden chasing the Northern Lights and soaking in the hotel’s outdoor hot tubs.

Overnight location: Hotel Hamar or similar

Travel along the Hvalfjörður fjord, with your first stop at Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Journey along the Golden Circle route and witness steam rising from the Geysir geothermal fields. The chef at Restaurant Geysir will invite you to taste freshly baked hot spring bread served with Icelandic butter, boiled eggs, and herring. Continue on to see the impressive double waterfall of Gullfoss. In the afternoon, you’ll learn about the Icelandic horse, its unique qualities and history, and visit a geothermal greenhouse before reaching your accommodation in South Iceland. Tonight, step into the darkness to search for the elusive Northern Lights in the peace and stillness of rural Iceland.
 
Overnight location: Landhotel in Hella or simila

Land Hotel

Land Hotel

Land Hotel is a modern architect-designed hotel enjoying views to the highlands of Iceland. It’s glass walled restaurant makes the most of epic lava field views where diners can enjoy traditional Icelandic cuisine. The hotel’s location near to Hella is in a perfect position to enjoy the many highlights of southern Iceland, in particular Hekla volcano and Landmannalaugar, famous for its colourful scenery and geothermal activity. The hotel’s interior uses modern Nordic design as inspiration with plenty of wood and a natural colour palette. A cosy lounge area and library provides comfort at the end of adventurous days outdoors accompanied by a fully stocked bar and free WiFi.

Today, you will travel along the South Coast. At the Lava & Volcano Exhibition Centre, you'll learn about geology and active volcanoes. Further east, you’ll visit one of Iceland’s finest folk museums, which houses an outstanding collection of farm and domestic artefacts from Iceland’s past, along with several turf-built houses. Nearby is Skógafoss waterfall, standing 60 metres high and among the most impressive waterfalls in the country. In the afternoon, take a stroll on the black lava beach and along the bird cliffs at Reynisfjara in South Iceland. You will spend two nights near Kirkjubæjarklaustur in the Vatnajökull National Park region, an area cloaked in darkness and perfect for searching for the Northern Lights.
 
Overnight location: Fosshótel Núpar or similar
Land Hotel

Land Hotel

Land Hotel is a modern architect-designed hotel enjoying views to the highlands of Iceland. It’s glass walled restaurant makes the most of epic lava field views where diners can enjoy traditional Icelandic cuisine. The hotel’s location near to Hella is in a perfect position to enjoy the many highlights of southern Iceland, in particular Hekla volcano and Landmannalaugar, famous for its colourful scenery and geothermal activity. The hotel’s interior uses modern Nordic design as inspiration with plenty of wood and a natural colour palette. A cosy lounge area and library provides comfort at the end of adventurous days outdoors accompanied by a fully stocked bar and free WiFi.

Fosshotel Nupar

Fosshotel Nupar

Fosshotel Nupar is surrounded by lava fields and enjoys spectacular views of the glacier Vatnajokull. The hotel is ideally placed for exploring Skaftafell National Park, Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon and many of southern Iceland’s highlights. Rooms are comfortably furnished and are all on ground floor level with views to the glacier and lava fields. There’s an onsite restaurant and free WiFi is provided.

Today’s itinerary is dedicated to glaciers, ice, and icebergs. You’ll travel to Jökulsárlón, a glacial lagoon filled with floating icebergs, where you can explore the incredible surroundings and might even spot seals swimming in the Arctic waters. You can also walk along the black sandy beach, known as Diamond Beach, where large icebergs often wash ashore. In the afternoon, you’ll visit the tiny turf church at Hof and spend time in Europe’s largest national park, home to 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 sure not to go to bed too early in this remote and peaceful location, or you might miss out on one more chance to see the Northern Lights shimmering and dancing across the night sky.

The optional Ice Cave Tour, available from October to April (weather permitting), offers a mesmerising 2.5-hour adventure through Iceland’s icy landscapes. The journey begins 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. Once inside, you’ll be immersed in the surreal beauty of nature’s ice formations, with captivating hues of blue creating a sense of wonder. The crisp air and profound silence enhance the ethereal atmosphere, offering a rare glimpse into the raw power and majesty of Iceland’s icy terrain. Priced at ISK 23,600 per person, the tour requires good hiking boots and warm, waterproof clothing for your comfort and safety. Booking is available on day 2 of the Northern Lights Exploration tour, with a minimum age requirement of 10 years. After the cave exploration, you’ll be escorted back to the hotel, while the rest of the group continues with the official tour program. Although some activities may be missed, a visit to the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon is included for everyone, ensuring a comprehensive and unforgettable Icelandic adventure.

Fosshotel Nupar

Fosshotel Nupar

Fosshotel Nupar is surrounded by lava fields and enjoys spectacular views of the glacier Vatnajokull. The hotel is ideally placed for exploring Skaftafell National Park, Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon and many of southern Iceland’s highlights. Rooms are comfortably furnished and are all on ground floor level with views to the glacier and lava fields. There’s an onsite restaurant and free WiFi is provided.
From Kirkjubæjarklaustur, you’ll head across the Eldhraun lava field to the village of Vík, where you'll make a photo stop. The black lava beach, with its towering bird cliffs and crashing waves, is truly awe-inspiring. Continuing west, you’ll arrive at the tall yet narrow Seljalandsfoss waterfall, which plunges dramatically from the mountain. In the afternoon, you’ll have the chance to relax and unwind in the famous Blue Lagoon. You’ll reach Reykjavík around dinner time for one final night.
 
Overnight location: Hotel Klettur or similar
Fosshotel Nupar

Fosshotel Nupar

Fosshotel Nupar is surrounded by lava fields and enjoys spectacular views of the glacier Vatnajokull. The hotel is ideally placed for exploring Skaftafell National Park, Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon and many of southern Iceland’s highlights. Rooms are comfortably furnished and are all on ground floor level with views to the glacier and lava fields. There’s an onsite restaurant and free WiFi is provided.
Hotel Klettur

Hotel Klettur

Hotel Klettur takes its name from the rock outcroppings on the first floor where the rugged stonework protrudes the walls and creates an interesting centerpiece. The hotel offers 166 comfortable and modern rooms close to the highlights of Reykjavik. The hotel has a lounge on each floor and a games room. The hotel bar on the ground floor offers a great selection of local craft beers, cocktails and wine. All rooms include a hairdryer, coffee and tea-making facilities, refrigerator, in-room safe, shower, flat screen TV and free WiFi. There’s free car parking facilities on site.

Individual transfer by Flybus shuttle bus from your accommodation in Reykjavik to Keflavik International Airport
Hotel Klettur

Hotel Klettur

Hotel Klettur takes its name from the rock outcroppings on the first floor where the rugged stonework protrudes the walls and creates an interesting centerpiece. The hotel offers 166 comfortable and modern rooms close to the highlights of Reykjavik. The hotel has a lounge on each floor and a games room. The hotel bar on the ground floor offers a great selection of local craft beers, cocktails and wine. All rooms include a hairdryer, coffee and tea-making facilities, refrigerator, in-room safe, shower, flat screen TV and free WiFi. There’s free car parking facilities on site.

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