Travel to Iceland in Winter to Explore Northern Lights

Travel to Iceland  and join one of our Iceland winter tours to avoid crowds and experience the dazzling glory of Northern Lights, the twinkling spectaple also known as Aurora Borealis. Less tourists, lower rates and additionally much more cultural life and arctic chill. Return home with unforgettable memories and breathtaking picures taken on this beautuful journey. Iceland is truly amazing in any season.

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Northern Lights Exploration - Small Group
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Explore the best of Western, Southern & Southeast Iceland in the winter: discover the Golden Circle, the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, the Blue Lagoon, the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and the Black lava beach. A bestseller with up to 98% chances of seeing the Northern Lights.
Max. 16 people

8 days
7 nights
Feb 20, 2024 - Feb 27, 2024 sold
Feb 27, 2024 - Mar 05, 2024 sold
Mar 05, 2024 - Mar 12, 2024 sold
Mar 12, 2024 - Mar 19, 2024 sold
Mar 19, 2024 - Mar 26, 2024 sold
Mar 26, 2024 - Apr 02, 2024 sold
Apr 02, 2024 - Apr 09, 2024 
Sep 03, 2024 - Sep 10, 2024 
Sep 10, 2024 - Sep 17, 2024 
Sep 17, 2024 - Sep 24, 2024 
Sep 24, 2024 - Oct 01, 2024 
Oct 01, 2024 - Oct 08, 2024 
Oct 08, 2024 - Oct 15, 2024 
Oct 15, 2024 - Oct 22, 2024 
Oct 22, 2024 - Oct 29, 2024 
Oct 29, 2024 - Nov 05, 2024 
Nov 05, 2024 - Nov 12, 2024 
Nov 12, 2024 - Nov 19, 2024 
Nov 19, 2024 - Nov 26, 2024 
Nov 26, 2024 - Dec 03, 2024 
Dec 03, 2024 - Dec 10, 2024 
Dec 10, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024 
-  2025 departures
Jan 07, 2025 - Jan 14, 2025 
Jan 14, 2025 - Jan 21, 2025 
Jan 21, 2025 - Jan 28, 2025 
Jan 28, 2025 - Feb 04, 2025 
Feb 04, 2025 - Feb 11, 2025 
Feb 11, 2025 - Feb 18, 2025 
Feb 18, 2025 - Feb 25, 2025 
Feb 25, 2025 - Mar 04, 2025 
Mar 04, 2025 - Mar 11, 2025 
Mar 11, 2025 - Mar 18, 2025 
Mar 18, 2025 - Mar 25, 2025 
Mar 25, 2025 - Apr 01, 2025 
Apr 01, 2025 - Apr 08, 2025 
Apr 08, 2025 - Apr 15, 2025 
Northern Lights Exploration
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Explore the best of Western, Southern & Southeast Iceland in the winter discover the Golden Circle, the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, the Blue Lagoon, the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and the Black lava beach. Climb a volcano, embark on a fjord cruise, stop at a shark farmer, meet Icelandic horses on a farm, see turf farmsteads and churches. A bestseller with up to 98% chances of seeing the Northern Lights.
Max. 35 people.

8 days
7 nights
Feb 16, 2024 - Feb 23, 2024 
Feb 23, 2024 - Mar 01, 2024 
Mar 01, 2024 - Mar 08, 2024 
Mar 08, 2024 - Mar 15, 2024 
Mar 15, 2024 - Mar 22, 2024 
Mar 22, 2024 - Mar 29, 2024 
Mar 29, 2024 - Apr 05, 2024 
Apr 05, 2024 - Apr 12, 2024 
Guided Iceland Circle & Northern Lights
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See the best of Iceland in the shortest possible time on this guided circle tour around the island. Enjoy a leisurely group tour on Iceland’s ring road, combining nature, soft adventure, and cultural experiences.Fortnightly departures on Fridays, all year-round! Group size - max. 30 people

Jan 05, 2024 - Jan 12, 2024 
Jan 19, 2024 - Jan 26, 2024 
Feb 02, 2024 - Feb 09, 2024 sold
Feb 16, 2024 - Feb 23, 2024 
Mar 01, 2024 - Mar 08, 2024 
Mar 15, 2024 - Mar 22, 2024 
Mar 29, 2024 - Apr 05, 2024 
Apr 12, 2024 - Apr 19, 2024 
Apr 26, 2024 - May 03, 2024 
May 10, 2024 - May 17, 2024 
May 24, 2024 - May 31, 2024 
Jun 07, 2024 - Jun 14, 2024 
Jun 21, 2024 - Jun 28, 2024 
Jul 05, 2024 - Jul 12, 2024 
Jul 19, 2024 - Jul 26, 2024 
Aug 02, 2024 - Aug 09, 2024 
Aug 16, 2024 - Aug 23, 2024 
Aug 30, 2024 - Sep 06, 2024 
Sep 13, 2024 - Sep 20, 2024 
Sep 27, 2024 - Oct 04, 2024 
Oct 11, 2024 - Oct 18, 2024 
Oct 25, 2024 - Nov 01, 2024 
Nov 08, 2024 - Nov 15, 2024 
Nov 22, 2024 - Nov 29, 2024 
Dec 06, 2024 - Dec 13, 2024 
Around Iceland Express
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This six-day tour of Iceland is an excellent choice for travelers who want to make the most of their vacation. You will travel around the country in 6 days, covering all major highlights around Iceland!
*Quality hotels in all locations
*English speaking local driver-guide
*Several easy hikes and Whale Watching actvity
*Small group - max. 19 people
6 days
5 nights
Daily during the following periods:
Oct 05 - Apr 15 
The Land of Northern Lights
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Bestseller to explore South Iceland during the winter with a focus on the Northern Lights. Visit Reykjavík, the Blue Lagoon, the Black lava beach, Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfall, the Golden Circle, meet Icelandic horses on a farm and see the Northern Lights. Optional Glacier Hike on Sólheimajökull and Northern Lights by boat cruise from Reykjavík. Excellent value for money and a short stay in Iceland.

5 days
4 nights
Jan 18, 2024 - Jan 22, 2024 sold
Jan 25, 2024 - Jan 29, 2024 sold
Feb 01, 2024 - Feb 05, 2024 
Feb 06, 2024 - Feb 10, 2024 sold
Feb 15, 2024 - Feb 19, 2024 sold
Feb 20, 2024 - Feb 24, 2024 sold
Feb 27, 2024 - Mar 02, 2024 sold
Feb 29, 2024 - Dec 31, 1969 sold
Mar 05, 2024 - Mar 09, 2024 
Mar 14, 2024 - Mar 18, 2024 
Mar 19, 2024 - Mar 23, 2024 
Mar 28, 2024 - Apr 01, 2024 
Apr 02, 2024 - Apr 06, 2024 
Apr 09, 2024 - Apr 13, 2024 
Apr 11, 2024 - Apr 15, 2024 
Sep 03, 2024 - Sep 07, 2024 
Sep 05, 2024 - Sep 09, 2024 
Sep 10, 2024 - Sep 14, 2024 
Sep 12, 2024 - Sep 16, 2024 
Sep 17, 2024 - Sep 21, 2024 
Sep 19, 2024 - Sep 23, 2024 
Sep 24, 2024 - Sep 28, 2024 
Sep 26, 2024 - Sep 30, 2024 
Oct 01, 2024 - Oct 05, 2024 
Oct 03, 2024 - Oct 07, 2024 
Oct 08, 2024 - Oct 12, 2024 
Oct 10, 2024 - Oct 14, 2024 
Oct 15, 2024 - Oct 19, 2024 
Oct 17, 2024 - Oct 21, 2024 
Oct 22, 2024 - Oct 26, 2024 
Oct 24, 2024 - Oct 28, 2024 
Oct 29, 2024 - Nov 02, 2024 
Oct 31, 2024 - Nov 04, 2024 
Nov 05, 2024 - Nov 09, 2024 
Nov 07, 2024 - Nov 11, 2024 
Nov 12, 2024 - Nov 16, 2024 
Nov 14, 2024 - Nov 18, 2024 
Nov 19, 2024 - Nov 23, 2024 
Nov 21, 2024 - Nov 25, 2024 
Nov 26, 2024 - Nov 30, 2024 
Nov 28, 2024 - Dec 02, 2024 
Dec 03, 2024 - Dec 07, 2024 
Dec 05, 2024 - Dec 09, 2024 
Dec 10, 2024 - Dec 14, 2024 
Dec 12, 2024 - Dec 16, 2024 
Dec 17, 2024 - Dec 21, 2024 
Dec 19, 2024 - Dec 23, 2024 
Dec 23, 2024 - Dec 27, 2024 
Dec 29, 2024 - Jan 02, 2025 
Jan 02, 2025 - Jan 06, 2025 
Jan 07, 2025 - Jan 11, 2025 
Jan 09, 2025 - Jan 13, 2025 
Jan 14, 2025 - Jan 18, 2025 
Jan 16, 2025 - Jan 20, 2025 
Jan 21, 2025 - Jan 25, 2025 
Jan 23, 2025 - Jan 27, 2025 
Jan 28, 2025 - Feb 01, 2025 
Jan 30, 2025 - Feb 03, 2025 
Feb 04, 2025 - Feb 08, 2025 
Feb 06, 2025 - Feb 10, 2025 
Feb 11, 2025 - Feb 15, 2025 
Feb 13, 2025 - Feb 17, 2025 
Feb 18, 2025 - Feb 22, 2025 
Feb 20, 2025 - Feb 24, 2025 
Feb 25, 2025 - Mar 01, 2025 
Feb 27, 2025 - Mar 03, 2025 
Mar 04, 2025 - Mar 08, 2025 
Mar 06, 2025 - Mar 10, 2025 
Mar 11, 2025 - Mar 15, 2025 
Mar 13, 2025 - Mar 17, 2025 
Mar 18, 2025 - Mar 22, 2025 
Mar 20, 2025 - Mar 24, 2025 
Mar 25, 2025 - Mar 29, 2025 
Mar 27, 2025 - Mar 31, 2025 
Apr 01, 2025 - Apr 05, 2024 
Apr 03, 2025 - Apr 07, 2025 
Apr 08, 2025 - Apr 12, 2025 
Apr 10, 2025 - Apr 14, 2025 
Hidden Powers & Northern Lights of Iceland
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Reykjavik - Thingvellir – Geysir – Gullfoss - South Shore - Vatnajokull National Park - Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon - Hveragerdi - Blue Lagoon - Reykjavik
A great introduction to Iceland and its unique wonders, many of the classic natural wonders, including the Golden Circle area, the Glacier Lagoon and Reynisfjara Beach, a glimpse into Icelandic life with activities like meeting Icelandic horses and a visit to a geothermal bakery
Max. group size - 36 people

6 days
5 nights
Mar 26, 2024 - Mar 31, 2024 
-  Quality Departures
Feb 13, 2024 - Feb 18, 2024 
Feb 29, 2024 - Mar 12, 2024 
Mar 07, 2024 - Mar 12, 2024 
Mar 14, 2024 - Mar 19, 2024 
Mar 19, 2024 - Mar 24, 2024 
Apr 04, 2024 - Apr 09, 2024 
-  2024-2025 winter season
Oct 03, 2024 - Mar 08, 2024 
Oct 15, 2024 - Oct 20, 2024 
Oct 17, 2024 - Oct 22, 2024 
Oct 24, 2024 - Oct 29, 2024 
Oct 31, 2024 - Nov 05, 2024 
Nov 07, 2024 - Nov 12, 2024 
Nov 12, 2024 - Nov 17, 2024 
Nov 14, 2024 - Nov 19, 2024 
Nov 28, 2024 - Dec 03, 2024 
Dec 05, 2024 - Dec 10, 2024 
Jan 16, 2025 - Jan 21, 2025 
Jan 23, 2025 - Jan 28, 2025 
Jan 30, 2025 - Feb 04, 2025 
Feb 06, 2025 - Feb 11, 2025 
Feb 13, 2025 - Feb 18, 2025 
Feb 18, 2025 - Feb 23, 2025 
Feb 20, 2025 - Feb 25, 2025 
Mar 06, 2025 - Mar 11, 2025 
Mar 11, 2025 - Mar 16, 2025 
Mar 13, 2025 - Mar 18, 2025 
Mar 25, 2025 - Mar 30, 2025 
Hidden Powers And Northern Lights Small Group
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See first-hand Iceland’s amazing natural forces on this best-selling winter visit to Iceland’s beloved Golden Circle, South shore and Vatnajokull regions, in a small group setting
Max. group size-16 people

6 days
5 nights
Oct 17, 2024 - Oct 22, 2024 
Nov 21, 2024 - Nov 26, 2024 
Jan 28, 2024 - Feb 02, 2024 
Feb 27, 2025 - Mar 04, 2025 
Mar 27, 2025 - Apr 01, 2025 
Apr 03, 2025 - Apr 08, 2025 
Iceland Complete Winter
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COMPLETE ICELAND RING ROAD - AURORA EDITION
Reykjavik - Geysir - Gullfoss - Skogar - Dyrholaey - Vik - Skaftafell - Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon - Hofn - East Fjords - Egilsstadir - Lake Myvatn - Akureyri - Siglufjordur - Skagafjordur - Borgarnes - Borgarfjordur - Thingvellir - Reykjavik
Group size - max. 24 people

9 days
8 nights
Oct 04, 2023 - Oct 12, 2023 
Oct 18, 2023 - Oct 26, 2023 
Feb 14, 2024 - Feb 22, 2024 
Mar 13, 2024 - Mar 21, 2024 
Apr 03, 2024 - Apr 11, 2024 
Snaefellsnes, South Iceland & Northern Lights
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Discover the best of Iceland in a modified 4WD off-road vehicle. The main highlights during this special tour are: hunting for Northern Lights, the Glacier Lagoon at Vatnajökull National Park, and extraordinary tour into deep blue ice caves, where bizarre natural sculptures are constantly changing their appearance. You will be captivated by fire and ice on this exclusive adventure tour.
Group size - max. 12 people
5 days
4 nights
Daily during the following periods:
Sep 15 - Apr 20 
South Coast, Golden Circle and Ice Caving
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5 days
4 nights
Mar 13, 2022 - Mar 17, 2022 sold
Mar 27, 2022 - Mar 31, 2022 sold

Will we see the Northern lights?

Unfortunately, there is no 100% guarantee of spotting the Northern Lights. It's a natural phenomenon depending on many factors. However, being in the right place at the right time can help, and the guides are doing their best to help you to see this wonder.

When is the best time to see the Northen Lights?

The best time is from from late September to late March/ early April. During this time, the Arctic sky is dark enough for the Northern Lights to be visible in the right conditions.

What to wear in Iceland in winter?

Dress in layers, ideally wool, waterproof and windproof outer layer, thermal underwear is a must.Watergroof gloves, winter hat and a scarf.

What are the best places to see the Northen Lights?

The best places to see the Northen Lights are outskirts of the town in the countryside where it is dark enough, with as little as possible light pollution.

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