can you describe a "comfortable yurt"? heated?

We no longer use a yurt on this trip. During this tour of Iceland, we stay in two comfortable-graded hotels, Hotel Gullfoss and Hotel Storm. Hotel Storm is a contemporary, three-star hotel located a 30-minute walk from Reykjavik city centre. The twin-share, en-suite rooms are bright and comfortable. Each room has tea and coffee facilities and there is free WiFi throughout. In the local area, you'll find plenty of cafes and restaurants, as well as local sites and shops. Hotel Gullfoss is a three-star highland hotel located by the Hvita River. Rooms are twin-share with en-suite facilities - all cosily decorated. There are tea and coffee-making facilities in each room and free WiFi throughout. While the local area is teaming with natural wonders to explore, there are no shops or dining options within easy reach so we'll dine in the hotel's restaurant.

Why there is no current reviews? What is the best month for seeing the Northern Lights?

You can see full reviews for this tour on the operators website. This tour has received a rating of 4.8 out of 5. The best time for seeing the Aurora Borealis is October to March.

Does this tour include the blue lagoon?

This trip does not include the Blue Lagoon. It does however offer an optional excursion for an extra fee to the Secret Lagoon. Secret Lagoon - Approx. 3300 ISK per person entrance fee, 900 ISK towel rental and 1000 ISK for transport there and back. Relax in this natural hot springs, with the water temperature around 38 degrees all year round and a small geyser that erupts every few minutes which you can watch as you soak in the water.

My children will be 13 and 11 on the date of this tour - are they not eligible to travel under 16?

For our "Group" trips, the minimum age for children is 16 years.

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Iceland Northern Lights Adventure

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From Reykjavik to Keflavik

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The rainbows of powerful Skogafoss and the timing of visits to see the geysers and the magnificent Gulfoss as the sun rose stunning.
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Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
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Itinerary

Day 1
Reykjavik
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Storm), Hotel (Hotel Storm (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Explore Reykjavik city at leisure
Day 2
Reykjavik - Thingvellir National Park - Selfoss
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Gullfoss), Hotel (Hotel Gullfoss (or similar))
Included Activities
- Explore Reykjavik city including waterfront
- Visit Hallgrimskirkja church
- Visit Thingvellir National Park
Landmarks
Hallgrimskirkja
Thingvellir National Park
Day 3
Eyjafjallajokull - Reynisfjara - Skogafoss - Seljalandsfoss
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Gullfoss), Hotel (Hotel Gullfoss (or similar))
Included Activities
- Drive through Eyjafjallajokull region
- Visit Reynisfjara beach
- Visit Skogafoss waterfall
- Visit Lava Museum
- Visit Seljalandsfoss waterfall
Optional Activities
- Walk behind Seljalandsfoss waterfall (weather and seasonal conditions permitting)
Landmarks
Eyjafjallajokull
Reynisfjara
Skogafoss
Seljalandsfoss
Day 4
Golden Circle
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Storm), Hotel (Hotel Storm (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Gullfoss waterfalls
- Explore Haukadalur and Strokkur Geysir
Optional Activities
- Visit Secret Lagoon thermal waters
- Rest in café
Landmarks
Gullfoss
Strokkur Geysir
Great Geysir
Secret Lagoon
Day 5
Departure
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Hallgrimskirkja
Thingvellir National Park

Landmarks
Eyjafjallajokull
Reynisfjara
Skogafoss
Seljalandsfoss

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Gullfoss
Strokkur Geysir
Great Geysir
Secret Lagoon

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Hotel Storm
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Hotel Gullfoss (or similar)
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4.7

Overall rating based on 18 Reviews

Itinerary
4.8
Transport
4.7
Guide
4.9
Accommodation
4.6
Food
4.4
Tour Operator
4.5

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Rachael
March 14th, 2023
The itinerary contained so many highlights - Icelandic scenery and sights just amazing. Hotels great. Northern lights...
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Traveled in March 2023
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Peter
March 14th, 2023
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Ian
November 7th, 2023
Although brief and not strong but the northern lights! The dramatic scenery, waterfalls and particularly the glacier
Traveled in October 2023
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Nic
November 14th, 2023
Gullfoss waterfalls. The Secret Lagoon.
Traveled in November 2023
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Ellen
November 17th, 2023
Scenery at Vik stunning, loved walking behind the waterfall. The rainbows of powerful Skogafoss and the timing of...
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Amy
November 15th, 2023
The variety of waterfalls, geysers, volcanoes.
Traveled in November 2023
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Nancy
November 14th, 2023
Got to see the northern lights our first night there
Traveled in November 2023
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Jeffrey
November 16th, 2023
Seeing the Northern Lights on our first night there, which also happened to be my birthday!
Traveled in November 2023
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Melissa
November 22nd, 2023
seeing the northern lights on a starry night
Traveled in November 2023
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Brandon
November 20th, 2023
We saw the Northern Lights at the Gullfoss Hotel — truly amazing experience and so thankful Mother Nature delivered.
Traveled in November 2023
Review collected by Explore!

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Kim
Asked on March 18th, 2026
can you describe a "comfortable yurt"? heated?
Accommodation
- Explore!Operator•Written March 2026
  We no longer use a yurt on this trip. During this tour of Iceland, we stay in two comfortable-graded hotels, Hotel Gullfoss and Hotel Storm. Hotel Storm is a contemporary, three-star hotel located a 30-minute walk from Reykjavik city centre. The twin-share, en-suite rooms are bright and comfortable. Each room has tea and coffee facilities and there is free WiFi throughout. In the local area, you'll find plenty of cafes and restaurants, as well as local sites and shops. Hotel Gullfoss is a three-star highland hotel located by the Hvita River. Rooms are twin-share with en-suite facilities - all cosily decorated. There are tea and coffee-making facilities in each room and free WiFi throughout. While the local area is teaming with natural wonders to explore, there are no shops or dining options within easy reach so we'll dine in the hotel's restaurant.
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Rob
Asked on November 11th, 2025
Why there is no current reviews? What is the best month for seeing the Northern Lights?
Tour Details
- Explore!Operator•Written November 2025
  You can see full reviews for this tour on the operators website. This tour has received a rating of 4.8 out of 5. The best time for seeing the Aurora Borealis is October to March.
M
Monica
Asked on April 8th, 2025
Does this tour include the blue lagoon?
Tour Details
- Explore!Operator•Written April 2025
  This trip does not include the Blue Lagoon. It does however offer an optional excursion for an extra fee to the Secret Lagoon. Secret Lagoon - Approx. 3300 ISK per person entrance fee, 900 ISK towel rental and 1000 ISK for transport there and back. Relax in this natural hot springs, with the water temperature around 38 degrees all year round and a small geyser that erupts every few minutes which you can watch as you soak in the water.
E
Evelyn
Asked on January 19th, 2023
My children will be 13 and 11 on the date of this tour - are they not eligible to travel under 16?
Age Range
- Explore!Operator•Written January 2023
  For our "Group" trips, the minimum age for children is 16 years.

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- For any tour departing before July 29th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 29th, 2026, a minimum payment of 10% is required to confirm your booking with Explore!. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 75 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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