Iceland & the Northern Lights (winter)
Iceland is now open to fully vaccinated American travelers!
Think winter in Iceland is out of the question?
Not with our inspiration for a luxurious, scenic, exciting hunt for the Northern Lights!
Only visible from October through March, the Northern Lights are a natural light phenomenon that requires distance from city light pollution for best observation.
If the night is clear, and the conditions are right, you can watch nature’s multicolor lights dance across the sky. Our Iceland winter itineraries will provide lots of opportunities to get away from the cities for optimal hunting of this unpredictable, but spectacular, show.
Not with our inspiration for a luxurious, scenic, exciting hunt for the Northern Lights!
Only visible from October through March, the Northern Lights are a natural light phenomenon that requires distance from city light pollution for best observation.
If the night is clear, and the conditions are right, you can watch nature’s multicolor lights dance across the sky. Our Iceland winter itineraries will provide lots of opportunities to get away from the cities for optimal hunting of this unpredictable, but spectacular, show.
But Iceland is much more than Northern Lights.
Think natural hot springs, impressive waterfalls, volcanos, glaciers, and icebergs. With temperatures on average above New York City’s, you can experience one of the most exciting natural landscapes on earth, rub elbows with fun-loving locals, and feast on award-winning cuisine.
Majesty, pampering, and excitement can all be yours on a winter adventure in Iceland.
Our easy 7-day itinerary inspiration can be shortened, extended, and modified to meet your interests and preferences.
Think natural hot springs, impressive waterfalls, volcanos, glaciers, and icebergs. With temperatures on average above New York City’s, you can experience one of the most exciting natural landscapes on earth, rub elbows with fun-loving locals, and feast on award-winning cuisine.
Majesty, pampering, and excitement can all be yours on a winter adventure in Iceland.
Our easy 7-day itinerary inspiration can be shortened, extended, and modified to meet your interests and preferences.
Suggested Iceland winter itinerary: 7 days/6 nights
- 2 nights Reykjavik
- 1 night Golden Circle area
- 2 nights South Coast
- 1 night Blue Lagoon
Day 1: Reykjavik Arrival
Day 2: Day trip to Langjökull Glacier
Day 3: Iceland’s famed Golden Circle
- Arrive Reykjavik at approximately 5 a.m. from most USA airports
- Exclusive early check-in at your hotel to relax and refresh
- Afternoon for exploration. Why not try a guided food tour of central Reykjavik?
- Nighttime Northern Lights hunt by boat in Reykjavik’s harbor
Day 2: Day trip to Langjökull Glacier
- Private roundtrip transfer to Langjökull Glacier
- Venture inside Langjökull for an amazing tour of Iceland’s second largest glacier
- Ski or snowmobile excursion
- Relax with dinner and warm comfort at your Reykjavik hotel tonight or explore the town’s nightlife. Fabulous bars, cafes, and restaurants await!
Day 3: Iceland’s famed Golden Circle
- Visit Thingvellir National Park, where you can walk on a path in the rift valley between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates which jut above ground here
- Enjoy some of Iceland’s most-photographed waterfalls and hot springs
- Visit a natural hot spring spa for a soothing dip
- Dine inside at a local organic farm and discover how Iceland brings sustainability to new heights
- Is snorkelling or scuba diving on your list? You can do it here
- Stay in or near the Golden Circle (put your name on your hotel’s list for a wake up call if the Northern Lights put on a performance!)
Day 4: The South Coast & Black Sand Beach
Day 5: Day trip to Jokulsarlon, Glacier Lagoon, & Diamond Beach
Day 6: Blue Lagoon Indulgence
- Visit the fascinating, interactive Lava Centre for exciting insights into the Land of Fire & Ice
- Stop at wild and windy Black Sand Beach
- Ride along the shore on a beautiful Icelandic horse
- Stay on the South Coast. Outdoor hot tub, warm beverage, and scanning the skies for the Northern Lights, anyone?
Day 5: Day trip to Jokulsarlon, Glacier Lagoon, & Diamond Beach
- Glaciers bob on the water here while broken ice sparkles like diamonds on the beach
- Take a boat tour to get up close and personal with the glaciers, and perhaps a seal or two
- Explore the area’s lava fields
- Take an easy stroll or guided hike to Skaftafell Glacier
- You’re in the countryside again tonight. You may find Northern Lights success on a cloudless night under these wide-open skies
Day 6: Blue Lagoon Indulgence
- After the adventures of Iceland, make a leisurely return to the Reykjavik area
- Take in a few sites along the way such as Seljalandsfoss waterfall where, weather-permitting, you can walk behind the falls
- Indulge in fine dining and pampered overnight luxury at The Blue Lagoon Retreat, where you can take a dip in the soothing waters directly from your room.
- Scan the night skies for the Northern Lights, or head out on a privately guided Lights hunt
Day 7: Day at Leisure and private transfer to airport
Note: Year-round, all outdoor Iceland activities are weather dependent
- It’s a short drive to the airport from your hotel, so take advantage of a late checkout
- Relax this morning, enjoy a myriad of spa services, take another dip in the silky waters, hike, or participate in a calming yoga before heading to the airport by private transfer for your mid-to-late afternoon flight.
- Ahhh.
Note: Year-round, all outdoor Iceland activities are weather dependent