Tour overview

This 5-day break gives you three nights in the countryside to look for the Northern Lights. A local leader travels with the group, which numbers no more than twelve, in a private minibus. You stay four nights in hotels, with breakfast daily, a lunch and a group dinner.

You explore the Reykjanes Peninsula, with the Gunnuhver hot springs, the Bridge between Continents and the church at Strandarkirkja, and meet an artists' community.

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The Golden Circle takes you to Thingvellir, Geysir and Gullfoss, and you visit the waterfall of Seljalandsfoss, with each clear night spent watching for the aurora.

The physical rating is low. This trip suits travellers who want a short, relaxed Northern Lights break.

Trip highlights

  • The Bridge between Continents (Day 2)
  • Gunnuhver hot springs (Day 2)
  • The Golden Circle (Day 3)
  • Seljalandsfoss (Day 4)
  • A group dinner (Day 4)
  • Northern Lights hunting each clear night

Your route

9 stops from Reykjavik to Skógafoss

5-day route: Reykjavik – Reykjanes – Hvolsvöllur – Golden Circle – Seljalandsfoss – Reykjavik
  1. Reykjavik Days 1 & 5
  2. Bridge between Continents Day 2
  3. Strandarkirkja Day 2
  4. Hveragerdi Days 2–4
  5. Thingvellir National Park Day 3
  6. Strokkur Geysir Day 3
  7. Gullfoss Waterfall Day 3
  8. Seljalandsfoss Day 4
  9. Skógafoss Day 4

Why choose this tour

Three countryside nights for the aurora. A short, relaxed break.

Best suited to

  • Northern Lights seekers
  • Travellers short on time
  • First-time visitors to Iceland
  • Solo travellers
The Strokkur geyser erupting in winter

Day-by-day itinerary

5 days from Reykjavik, Iceland to Reykjavik, Iceland

  1. Day 1 · Reykjavik Reykjavik

    Welcome to Iceland.

    Hotel
    Hotel
  2. Day 2 · Gunnuhver, Bridge between Continents, Strandarkirkja, Hvolsvöllur Reykjanes

    The Reykjanes Peninsula.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
  3. Day 3 · Thingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss Golden Circle

    The Golden Circle.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  4. Day 4 · Seljalandsfoss, Hvolsvöllur South coast

    A waterfall.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  5. Day 5 · Reykjavik Reykjavik

    The trip ends.

    Meals
    Breakfast
Gullfoss waterfall in winter

Where you stay

  • Reykjavik (1 night) Hotel
  • Hvolsvöllur (3 nights) Hotel

Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.

What's included

Included

  • Accommodation 4 nights in hotels
  • Meals 4 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner
  • Private minibus with Wi-Fi
  • Reykjanes Peninsula guided visits
  • Golden Circle sightseeing
  • Northern Lights hunting
  • Local leader throughout

Not included

  • Flights
  • Meals not included 2 lunches and 3 dinners
  • Optional activities
  • Travel insurance and personal spending
The Northern Lights over Kirkjufell

This trip might not be for you if…

Honest disclaimer — please read

  • You want to see the whole island
  • You dislike cold weather
  • You want most meals included
  • You want flights included — they are not

Good to know

Meals by day Breakfast: Days 2–5 · Lunch: Day 2 · Dinner: Day 4
The Seljalandsfoss waterfall

In pictures

Departures & prices

From £1,456 per person, twin share, tour only. 56 upcoming departures.

Frequently asked questions

How do I book this tour?

Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.

What financial protection do I get?

Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.

Do I need a visa for Iceland?

No, UK citizens can visit Iceland visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180.

Will I see the Northern Lights?

Sightings depend on clear skies and solar activity, so they cannot be guaranteed, but the tour visits in the best season and away from city lights.

How active is it?

Easy walks at each stop.

Which meals are included?

Breakfast daily, a lunch and a group dinner.

Can I have my own room?

A single supplement may be available; otherwise solo travellers share with someone of the same gender.

How many people travel together?

No more than twelve travellers, with a local leader.

Can you tailor the trip?

Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.

What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?

If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.

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Tailor-made option

Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.

If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.

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