What key attractions are accessible in Iceland during November?

The majority of Iceland's signature attractions remain open and accessible in November. Visitors can explore the Golden Circle route which includes the ancient parliament site of Þingvellir the active Geysir hot springs and the powerful Gullfoss waterfall. The dramatic Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and South Coast waterfalls continue to welcome travelers. The rugged Snæfellsnes Peninsula with its distinctive Kirkjufell Mountain and the stark black sand beaches of Reynisfjara offer reliable access during this time.

What are the best activities to do in Iceland during November?

November presents prime conditions for winter activities across Iceland. The Katla Ice Cave tours near Vík and blue ice cave experiences at Vatnajökull National Park draw consistent crowds. One TourRadar traveler notes: "The ice cave exploration was truly a unique experience with incredible blue hues and stunning formations." The Golden Circle route remains popular with stops at Gullfoss waterfall and Geysir. Thermal soaks at the Blue Lagoon or Vök Baths provide warmth in the cold weather while the black sand expanse of Reynisfjara beach offers dramatic coastal views. Hotels like Hotel Höfn and Fosshotel Nupar serve as strategic bases for Northern Lights viewing.

What are the chances of seeing Northern Lights in Iceland during November?

The extended darkness and often clear November skies create favorable conditions for Northern Lights viewing. The best spots are found away from urban light pollution particularly around Lake Mývatn Kirkjubæjarklaustur and across the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. According to one TourRadar traveler: "We got lucky and had Northern Lights two nights in a row the displays were spectacular from our hotel near Hella." Properties like Hotel Stracta in Hella and Fosshotel Nupar provide Northern Lights alerts and designated viewing areas.

Is November a good time to visit the Blue Lagoon and other geothermal pools?

The cold November air enhances the experience of Iceland's geothermal pools creating ethereal steam effects above the warm waters. The Blue Lagoon Vök Baths in East Iceland and Mývatn Nature Baths draw steady crowds. A TourRadar traveler shared: "Soaking in the warm waters of the Blue Lagoon while surrounded by snow was an unforgettable experience." Many tours incorporate these thermal stops with hotels like Silica Hotel at Blue Lagoon and Fosshotel Mývatn offering direct access to the waters.

What kind of accommodation options are available in Iceland during November?

November accommodation spans from urban luxury to rural comfort. Reykjavík's Fosshotel Baron puts visitors in the city center while Hotel Eyjafjallajökull along the South Coast frames mountain panoramas. Rural stays include options like the Arhus Cottages near Hella. One TourRadar traveler noted: "The Stracta Hotel was very comfortable and perfect for Northern Lights viewing with its outdoor hot tubs." Standard amenities include heating Northern Lights alerts and breakfast service.

What is the weather like in Iceland during November?

November brings temperatures between -1°C to 4°C (30-39°F) with daylight lasting 6-7 hours. Weather patterns include snow rain and wind particularly along the South Coast near Vík and Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon. A TourRadar traveler shares: "The weather was cold but we were prepared. Crampons were a necessity and the tour provided them for our boots. Waterproof windproof clothes were necessary and much appreciated." Weather shifts quickly especially around highland regions like Þingvellir National Park making proper winter gear essential.

Iceland Tours in November 2026

10 best Iceland trips in November 2026

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6 Day - Iceland Ring Road Small-Group Tour
4.9 (33 traveler reviews)
"Starri our guide was so informative, a excellent guide."
Joanne, traveled in October
Duration
6 days
Destinations
Reykjavik, Thingvellir National Park, Geysir, Gullfoss,Hvolsvollur,Seljaland,Skogar,Reynisfjara,Vik,Kirkjubaejarklaustur,Jokulsarlon,Hofn,Djupivogur,Bakkagerdi,Egilsstadir,Dettifoss,Mount Namaskard,Myvatn,Dimmuborgir,Skutustadagigar,Godafoss,Akureyri,Blonduos,Hvitserkur,Laugarbakki,Grábrók Volcano,Hraunfossar,Reykholt,Borgarnes+25 more
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Ages 6+
Operated in
English
Operator
BusTravel Iceland
18% Off
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Geysers, Glaciers and Waterfalls - 6-Day Self-Drive
4.8 (4 traveler reviews)
Duration
6 days
Destinations
Keflavik, Reykjavik, Thingvellir National Park, Geysir,Gullfoss,Fludir,Selfoss,Seljaland,Skogafoss,Reynisfjara,Vik,Fjadrargljufur,Kirkjubaejarklaustur,Skaftafell,Jokulsarlon,Blue Lagoon+12 more
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All Ages Welcome
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Iceland South CoastSouth Iceland+1 more
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English, German,Italian,French,Spanish+3 more
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Snaeland Travel
18% Off
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US$950per person
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1 Nov, 2026
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Iceland Northern Lights & Golden Circle
4.9 (70 traveler reviews)
"Absolutely fantastic. 5 Stars all the way"
Amanda, traveled in March
Duration
5 days
Destinations
Reykjavik, Thingvellir National Park, Dover, Gullfoss,Solheimajokull,Skogafoss,Seljaland+3 more
Age Range
Ages 12+
Country Region
South Iceland
Operated in
English
Operator
G Adventures
17% Off
From $1,999
US$1,659per person
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5 Nov, 2026
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12 Nov, 2026
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Northern Lights Exploration - 8 days
4.6 (14 traveler reviews)
"The tour was an amazing experience. The aurora was truly breathtaking."
Bob, traveled in October
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Reykjavik, Borgarnes, Thingvellir National Park, Hella,Eyjafjallajokull,Kirkjubaejarklaustur,Jokulsarlon,Vik+4 more
Age Range
Ages 8+
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Iceland South CoastSouth Iceland+1 more
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English
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On The Go Tours
25% Off
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US$3,041per person
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6 Nov, 2026
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13 Nov, 2026
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5 Day - Snæfellsnes & South Coast
4.5 (154 traveler reviews) award winner
"Amazing - well organised, punctual and wonderful tour operators."
Cheryle, traveled in March
Duration
5 days
Destinations
Reykjavik, Arnarstapi, Djupalonssandur,Kirkjufell Mountain,Reykholt,Thingvellir National Park,Dover,Gullfoss,Skogafoss,Reynisfjara,Vatnajokull National Park,Jokulsarlon,Skaftafell,Fjadrargljufur+11 more
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Ages 8+
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Operator
Arctic Adventures
25% Off
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US$1,397per person
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3 Nov, 2026
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7 Days Self-drive | Golden Circle, South Coast, Snæfellsnes and Reykjavik (Winter)
4.8 (6 traveler reviews)
"Iceland is incredible and the sights included in the tour were amazing. It's much less expensive to book directly with the lagoons and other attractions."
Mallory, traveled in September
Duration
7 days
Destinations
Keflavik, Blue Lagoon, Borgarnes, Arnarstapi,Kirkjufell Mountain,Reykholt,Thingvellir National Park,Geysir,Gullfoss,Kerid Volcano,Skogafoss,Reynisfjara,Kirkjubaejarklaustur,Jokulsarlon,Hvolsvollur,Reykjavik+12 more
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All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Marina Travel
25% Off
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US$1,748per person
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1 Nov, 2026
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6 Days Self-drive | Reykjavik, Golden Circle and South Iceland Tour (Winter)
4.8 (5 traveler reviews)
"Really loved how this made the trip so much more effortless. Did not have any surprises with booking, rentals or check-in."
Jose, traveled in March
Duration
6 days
Destinations
Keflavik, Blue Lagoon, Reykjavik,Thingvellir National Park,Geysir,Gullfoss,Skogafoss,Reynisfjara,Jokulsarlon,Kirkjubaejarklaustur+7 more
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All Ages Welcome
Country Region
Iceland South CoastSouth Iceland+1 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Marina Travel
25% Off
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US$1,411per person
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1 Nov, 2026
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8 Day - Iceland Ring Road Tour
4.4 (128 traveler reviews)
"Amazing experiences. Loved the itinerary."
noel, traveled in April
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Reykjavik, Thingvellir National Park, Geysir, Gullfoss,Seljaland,Skogafoss,Reynisfjara,Kirkjubaejarklaustur,Myrdalsjokull,Eyjafjallajokull,Skaftafell,Vatnajokull National Park,Jokulsarlon,Djupivogur,Egilsstadir,Myvatn,Mount Namaskard,Hverfjall Volcano,Godafoss,Akureyri,Dalvik,Siglufjordur,Grábrók Volcano,Reykholt+20 more
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Ages 8+
Operated in
English
Operator
Arctic Adventures
25% Off
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1 Nov, 2026
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8 Day - Iceland Northern Lights Tour
4.5 (52 traveler reviews)
"Ronan was excellent and he informed us about everything!!!"
Chinmay, traveled in March
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Reykjavik, Thingvellir National Park, Geysir, Dover,Gullfoss,Seljaland,Skogafoss,Vik,Reynisfjara,Reynisdrangar Cliffs,Eyjafjallajokull,Myrdalsjokull,Skaftafell,Vatnajokull National Park,Jokulsarlon,Hofn,Djupivogur,Egilsstadir,Dettifoss,Myvatn,Hverfjall Volcano,Godafoss,Akureyri,Dalvik,Siglufjordur,Grábrók Volcano,Reykholt+23 more
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Ages 8+
Operated in
English
Operator
Arctic Adventures
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1 Nov, 2026
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8 Day - Ultimate Iceland Highlight Hitter
4.4 (58 traveler reviews)
"Saw a lot. Long days."
Cheryl, traveled in September
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Reykjavik, Thingvellir National Park, Geysir, Gullfoss,Seljaland,Skogafoss,Kirkjubaejarklaustur,Skaftafell,Jokulsarlon,Djupivogur,Egilsstadir,Dettifoss,Myvatn,Godafoss,Akureyri,Dalvik,Siglufjordur,Laugarbakki,Reykholt,Borgarnes,Snaefellsjokull National Park+17 more
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Ages 8+
Operated in
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Arctic Adventures
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US$3,017per person
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5 Days Land of Northern Lights
4.5 (167 traveler reviews)
"The tour was everything I expected it to be, and the weather cooperated so we could see the auroras two nights in a row."
Lawrence, traveled in September
Duration
5 days
Destinations
Reykjavik, Reykjanesviti, Gunnuhver, Blue Lagoon, Hella,Seljaland,Eyjafjallajokull,Skogafoss,Solheimajokull,Reynisfjara,Vik,Geysir,Gullfoss,Thingvellir National Park+9 more
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Ages 8+
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GJ Travel
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3 Nov, 2026
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7 Day - Iceland Ring Road & Snæfellsnes Peninsula Small-Group Tour
4.7 (68 traveler reviews)
"An enjoyable trip in seven days."
Carol, traveled in September
Duration
7 days
Destinations
Reykjavik, Thingvellir National Park, Geysir, Gullfoss,Hvolsvollur,Seljaland,Skogar,Skogafoss,Reynisfjara,Vik,Kirkjubaejarklaustur,Jokulsarlon,Hofn,Djupivogur,Egilsstadir,Dettifoss,Mount Namaskard,Dimmuborgir,Myvatn,Skutustadagigar,Godafoss,Akureyri,Blonduos,Hvitserkur,Laugarbakki,Grábrók Volcano,Hraunfossar,Reykholt,Borgarnes,Kirkjufell Mountain,Snaefellsjokull National Park,Djupalonssandur,Arnarstapi,Snæfellsnes+30 more
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BusTravel Iceland
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US$1,830per person
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1 Nov, 2026
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Land of the Northern Lights - 5 days
4.4 (178 traveler reviews)
"Everyone had an amazing time!"
Zoe, traveled in September
Duration
5 days
Destinations
Reykjavik, Blue Lagoon, Hella, Eyjafjallajokull, Seljaland,Reynisfjara,Skogafoss,Gullfoss+3 more
Age Range
Ages 8+
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Iceland South CoastSouth Iceland+1 more
Operated in
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On The Go Tours
35% Off
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3 Nov, 2026
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8 Days Northern Lights Exploration
4.7 (98 traveler reviews)
"Martina was also full of information on Iceland and its history. Even on the unplanned weather event everything still went perfectly."
Amy, traveled in September
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Reykjavik, Grábrók Volcano, Hraunfossar, Reykholt,Borgarnes,Kirkjufell Mountain,Grundarfjordur,Thingvellir National Park,Geysir,Gullfoss,Hella,Eyjafjallajokull,Skogafoss,Reynisfjara,Kirkjubaejarklaustur,Jokulsarlon,Skaftafell,Vik,Seljaland,Blue Lagoon+16 more
Age Range
Ages 8+
Operated in
English, German
Operator
GJ Travel
35% Off
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6 Nov, 2026
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13 Nov, 2026
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5-Day Northern Lights Hunt & Glacier Lagoon Tour
4.8 (14 traveler reviews)
"Our tour was a wonderful experience, and I'd highly recommend Snaeland Travel to anyone."
Kee, traveled in November
Duration
5 days
Destinations
Reykjavik, Thingvellir National Park, Geysir, Gullfoss,Fludir,Vik,Kirkjubaejarklaustur,Jokulsarlon,Skaftafell,Reynisfjara,Skogafoss,Seljaland,Selfoss,Blue Lagoon+10 more
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All Ages Welcome
Country Region
Iceland South CoastSouth Iceland+1 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Snaeland Travel
10% Off
From $1,070
US$963per person
Price based on Private Double Room
1 Nov, 2026
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5 Nov, 2026
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