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Guided Circle of Northern Lights

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Ready for adventure and exploration? Take the less travelled roads and discover the wild heart and natural beauty of Iceland’s highlands. Experience multi-coloured mountains and steaming geothermal areas of the highlands contrasting with the brillitant green of the coastal lowlands. 

Tour Itinerary

Your Iceland holidays start today when you arrive in Reykjavik. The northernmost capital of the world, this buzzing cultural city is where cosmopolitan currents meet traditional trends. In the afternooon, there will be a city tour of Reykjavik, showing you the hot spots in the area. Overnight will be spent in Reykjavik.

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  • 50km / 31mi icon50km / 31mi

At 09:00, meet our tour guide at Reykjavík Natura Berjaya Iceland Hotels. Set off west through the charming town of Borgarnes. Enjoy a leisurely hike up Grábrók volcano crater, surrounded by a green lava field. Continue north to explore Glaumbær, a beautiful turf house farm and folk museum. Travel through stunning fjords and across mountain passes to arrive in Akureyri, the capital of North Iceland. Enjoy an overnight stay and the opportunity to explore the lovely town of Akureyri.

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  • Breakfast / Dinner iconBreakfast / Dinner
  • 415km / 258mi icon415km / 258mi

In the morning, discover the charm of Akureyri, often called the capital of North Iceland, and take in the panoramic views over the Eyjafjörður fjord.

In the afternoon, visit Goðafoss, the majestic “waterfalls of the gods,” then explore the geological wonders of Lake Mývatn. Marvel at the lava formations at Kálfaströnd, the pseudo craters at Skútustaðir, and the tephra cone Hverfjall. Conclude your day by relaxing in the geothermal Mývatn Nature Baths, enjoying a breathtaking view of the entire area.

As night falls, the search for the Northern Lights begins. Join us in seeking out the best spots to witness the mesmerizing aurora borealis, a true spectacle of nature’s beauty. Enjoy the peaceful night, surrounded by Iceland’s stunning winter landscape, as you wait for the magical light show to appear in the sky.

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  • Optional Whale Watching at 09:00. Available from April through October. iconOptional Whale Watching at 09:00. Available from April through October.
  • 120km / 75mi icon120km / 75mi

In the morning, wander through the lava labyrinth at Dimmuborgir, known as “the dark castles,” where local legends say trolls reside. In the afternoon, explore the hot spring area of Námaskarð, with its bubbling mud pools and steaming solfataras. Travel through the uninhabited highlands, resembling a lunar landscape, to reach East Iceland.

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  • 250km / 155mi icon250km / 155mi

Spend the day admiring the dramatic fjord landscape and quaint fishing villages tucked away at the ends of winding roads in the East Fjords. Along the route, visit a fascinating stone and mineral collection. In the afternoon, marvel at Vatnajökull, Europe’s largest glacier, which dominates Southeast Iceland’s scenery. End the day at Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon, filled with floating icebergs. Explore this extraordinary site and possibly spot seals swimming in the icy waters. A boat tour between floating icebergs is included in the program from May through October.

Please note that the itinerary on this specific day can change due to seasonal factors, such as weather.

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  • Hotel Höfn or similar iconHotel Höfn or similar
  • 260km / 161mi icon260km / 161mi

Travel along the southern edge of the Vatnajökull glacier, catching glimpses of Europe’s second-largest national park, home to Iceland’s highest mountains and vast alpine landscapes. In the afternoon, take a scenic drive through the Eldhraun lava field and the sandy deserts of the south coast, framed by towering cliffs, glaciers, and waterfalls. Witness the Icelandic Lava Show, where you can experience real lava being melted to a molten state.

Then walk along the black lava beach of Reynisfjara near Vík. Visit the impressive 60-meter high Skógafoss waterfall in Skógar and continue to Seljalandsfoss waterfall, where an exciting trail leads behind the cascading water. There is a possibility of seeing the Northern Lights during the evening from September to mid-April.

Please note that the itinerary on this specific day can change due to seasonal factors, such as weather.

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  • 380km / 235mi icon380km / 235mi

Discover the classics today as we journey through the Golden Circle route. Begin at Friðheimar farm, where you’ll learn about the unique Icelandic horse and visit a geothermal greenhouse. Next, arrive at the Geysir geothermal fields, where steam rises from various hot springs and bubbling pools. Watch Strokkur, “the Churn,” erupt every 5-7 minutes. Continue to Gullfoss, the “golden falls,” a stunning double waterfall that plunges 32 meters into the Hvítá river. Head inland to Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Upon returning to Reykjavík, enjoy a brief city tour highlighting the world’s northernmost capital.

Northern Lights: Optional Northern Lights evening tours can be booked at the lobby of your hotel, should weather conditions be favourable.

  • Breakfast iconBreakfast
  • Reykjavík Natura Berjaya Iceland Hotels iconReykjavík Natura Berjaya Iceland Hotels
  • 160km / 99mi icon160km / 99mi
  • Optional Northern Lights evening tours can be booked at the lobby of your hotel, should weather conditions be favourable. iconOptional Northern Lights evening tours can be booked at the lobby of your hotel, should weather conditions be favourable.

Individual transfer by Flybus shuttle from your accommodation in Reykjavik to Keflavik airport.

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  • 50km / 31mi icon50km / 31mi

Customer reviews

Aron Pastor 18 April 2025
For many years I have been dreaming to visit Iceland and Greenland and to have a glimpse of the origins of the Vikings. This tour was exactly how I expected it to be. All was very well organized - before the tour and during it. I was surprised how smoothly everything was managed. All the information provided by Nordic Saga company before the trip was very useful and made this trip relaxing. The guide Gunar was fantastic . His knowledge and passion for his job were remarkable. The Viking ruins made quite an impression on me as well as the scenery in Greenland, the icebergs, the fjords, and the friendly local people. It was fascinating to get an insight of the life in this isolated corner of the world. The views of icebergs and fjord cliffs are still haunting me. Tons of photos I made will not let me forget this exceptional experience.
Grace Olson 27 March 2025
A very comprehensive tour. Very good itinerary and the organization. Visa process was easy and painless. Exceptional guides who added a lot to the charm of the places we visited. I look forward to our next trip with Nordic Saga Tours.
Joe Connolly 1 September 2022
The tour was very busy right from the start. There is a lot of daily bus time required to cover the whole Ring Road in 7 days. Most days started at 9:00am and didn't get to the hotel until after 5:00pm. The sights were all wonderful with breathtaking views seemingly every few minutes. The tour guide was adequate, a little low key for my liking. He did a great job getting us to all the sights safely. The bus was comfortable, only 11 people on a 16 person bus. All hotels were very good with exception of Hotel Hofn, definitely a 1 star. Alll included meals were very good and always offered an alternative selection for dinners. Most waterfalls had several flights of stairs to get to the best viewing points (one had over 400 steps!) or steep paths. Many of the paths required negotiating lava flows. Traveling the ring road was a great experience and would definitely recommend that tour.
Andi Wiese 18 October 2019
The company was good at helping us choose an itinerary based on what we were looking for, things were well planned out with an easy to follow itinerary and the hotels were nice and centrally located. An issue came up with the cruise boat and we weren't notified about it until almost literally the last minute, and we later found out that other passengers had found out as much as 8 hours before we did. We understood that the issue with the boat was out of the travel company's control, but I don't understand why other people with the same travel plans got news of the issue so much sooner than we did.
Edward Skinner 7 February 2018
After our 6-Day tour in Norway we are back home and would like to thank Nordic Saga Tours for arranging this fantastic trip for us. What we saw was a very nice experience. The nature was amazingly beautiful, freindly guide and the driver and nice weather! All in all, it was a very good experience and I would do it again some time.

Edward
David Hammerly 29 August 2014
Dear Alex, I wanted to reach out and thank you for my amazing trip to Iceland in May. I had a blast and it was the perfect getaway! Short but sweet trip to a country I've never been. I appreciated the nice mix of nature and city exploration. Reykjavik was great and the weather was nice, too. It was awesome visiting the Lebowski Bar! One of my personal favorite spots on this trip. Horseback riding and seeing those amazing waterfalls was a lot of fun, too. All such great Icelandic adventures. Thanks for your help. I'm sure I'll be back to travel Iceland in the future, and when I do, I'll be calling you!

David Hammerly
Barry and Gladys Martens 29 August 2014
Bobby, Just checking in from our trip to Iceland last month. We had an amazing time and definitely think we chose one of the best tours for us. I'd highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting to get away for just a short while without having to dedicate their time to a week long tour, because even though the trip wasn't very long, I still felt like we got to see a lot and I'm pretty happy about that. The scenery and nature in this country is unreal, and definitely something you need to see up close to fully understand. I enjoyed Reykjavik a lot and I'm thankful that the weather was so clear. I was able to get a lot of great photos. My wife enjoyed browsing the many shops lining the streets in the city and we left with tons of gifts for family and friends. Everyone was really helpful on this tour and all the places we visited seemed to really appreciate tourists. Thanks again for making this Iceland trip so much fun.

Barry and Gladys Martens
Kelly Times 29 August 2014
Hi Susie, Thanks for being so helpful with planning our Iceland tour! Wow, we had such a blast! The kids really enjoyed exploring. We all particularly adored the horseback riding tour and of course the kids also loved running behind the Seljalandsfoss waterfall. So cool! Reykjavik was great, and I was able to buy some really great souvenirs for friends back home. The food was interesting and I loved listening to the locals talk to each other in Icelandic. What a difficult language! Everything about this tour was great, and ending it at the Blue Lagoon was just perfect... Such an amazing spot! Thanks again for making this trip to Iceland everything it was and more. We'll remember our time spent here for sure!

Kelly Times
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