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5 Day - Northern Lights, Golden Circle, South Coast, Jökulsárlón & Ice Cave

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Start and end in Reykjavik
4.7 (6 reviews)
  • Large chunks of ice floating in a river under a bridge.
  • Group hiking near a large glacier.
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  • The Icelandic weather played with our emotions when it came to seeing the norther lights but thankfully we got to see them on our last night there.

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Northern Lights
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Reykjavik

    Reykjavik
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Island or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Northern Lights boat tour with guide
    • Drop-off transfer after tour

    Optional Activities

    • Warm overalls rental for deck comfort
    Landmarks
    Old Harbor
  3. Day 2

    Golden Circle - South Coast

    Golden Circle - South Coast
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Adventure Hotel Geirland or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Thingvellir National Park visit
    • Geysir Geothermal Area visit
    • Strokkur geyser viewing
    • Gullfoss waterfall visit
    • Seljalandsfoss waterfall visit
    • Northern Lights viewing opportunity
    Landmarks
    Thingvellir National Park
    Geysir Geothermal Area
    Strokkur Geyser
    Gullfoss
    Seljalandsfoss
    Mount Hekla
  4. Day 3

    Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon - Ice Caving

    Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon - Ice Caving
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Island or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon visit
    • Diamond Beach visit
    • Certified glacier guide service (winter months October-April)
    • Natural ice cave visit
    • Northern Lights viewing opportunity

    Optional Activities

    • Katla Ice Cave tour (summer alternative, June-September)
    Landmarks
    Vatnajokull Glacier
    Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
    Diamond Beach
    Skaftafell
    Katla Ice Cave
  5. Day 4

    South Coast - Reykjavik

    South Coast - Reykjavik
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Island or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Fjaðrárlglúfur Canyon visit (weather dependent)
    • Eldhraun lava field visit
    • Reynisfjara black sand beach visit
    • Skógafoss waterfall visit
    • Northern Lights minibus tour with expert guide

    Optional Activities

    • Climb 527 steps to the top of Skógafoss waterfall
    Landmarks
    Fjaðrárlglúfur Canyon
    Eldhraun Lava Field
    Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach
    Reynisdrangar Basalt Sea Stacks
    Skógafoss
    Eyjafjallajokull Volcano
  6. Day 5

    Reykjavik

    Reykjavik
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Local boutique and coffee shop visits
    • Museum visits
    • Northern Lights experience in museums
    • Old harbor walk
    • Atlantic Ocean shoreline walk
    • Spa and swimming pool visits
    • Traditional Icelandic food and drinks
    Landmarks
    Old Harbor

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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Meals
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

  • Hotel Island or similar

    Hotel 3*
    Days 1, 3, 4

  • Adventure Hotel Geirland or similar

    Hotel 3*
    day 2
All accommodations are subject to change

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Traveler Moments

  • Black sand beach with sea stacks in the distance.
  • Aurora Borealis over a snowy landscape.
  • Person bundled up in winter clothes in front of a waterfall.
  • Moonlit night with a clear view of clouds and a vehicle.
  • Fog covering a rocky landscape with a sun halo.
  • Large chunks of ice floating in a river under a bridge.
  • Store interior with a fluffy cat and various trinkets.
  • Group of people with winter gear on a glacier.
  • Foggy canyon with grassy cliffs and a stream.
  • Upside-down image of a rocky landscape with small buildings.
  • Northern lights in the night sky over a snowy landscape.

Traveler Reviews

4.7
Overall rating based on 6 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.5
  • Transport
    4.5
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    5.0
  • Food
    4.0
  • Tour Operator
    4.5

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  • Katie
    Katie5.0•September 2026
    The tour hit the highlights! The tour size was just right. We had a great time and met so.e really awesome people!
    Traveled in September 2026
  • Oliver
    Oliver5.0•May 2026
    I did a customised version of this trip with Arctic Adventures. Going in I had a rough idea of what to expect,...
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    Traveled in April 2026
  • Irene4.0•March 2026
    The accomodation in Reykjavik, ïsland Hotel, is way too far out from the centre given that folks on this tour don't...
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    Traveled in March 2026
    Reply from: Arctic Adventures
    Dear Irene, thank you for sharing your experience with us! We are truly happy to hear that both Helga and Ola provided such excellent guidance, this is exactly what we aim for. It is also great that the glacier hike was such a highlight of your trip, and we are pleased you enjoyed that experience. We are sorry that Hotel Ísland felt too far from the city center. Accommodation in Reykjavik is selected to balance availability, comfort, and logistics for multi-day tours, though we understand that distance from the city center can be less convenient without personal transport. Regarding the refund process, when travelers book through third‑party providers, the refund process may take a bit longer. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We also appreciate you bringing up your concerns about the vehicle. Safety is always a top priority, and your feedback has been shared with our operations. Your suggestion about hot‑springs is also important in helping us enhance the tours and will be taken into consideration by our product team. Thank you again for your valuable feedback and for traveling with Arctic Adventures. We hope to welcome you back to Iceland for an even smoother experience next time! Best Regards, Arctic Adventures Team
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  • Georgina
    Georgina5.0•March 2026
    Christopher was a brilliant guide. As was Josh on the glacier. Fast paced and fun. You must be fit and ready to...
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    Traveled in March 2026
  • Janice
    Janice5.0•December 2024
    Had a wonderful time, Christoph our guide was wonderful with his stories and Iceland history. The Icelandic weather...
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    • Store interior with a fluffy cat and various trinkets.
    • Upside-down image of a rocky landscape with small buildings.
    • Moonlit night with a clear view of clouds and a vehicle.
    • Aurora Borealis over a snowy landscape.
    • Northern lights in the night sky over a snowy landscape.
    • Black sand beach with sea stacks in the distance.
    • Fog covering a rocky landscape with a sun halo.
    • Foggy canyon with grassy cliffs and a stream.
    • Person bundled up in winter clothes in front of a waterfall.
    • Group of people with winter gear on a glacier.
    • Large chunks of ice floating in a river under a bridge.
    Traveled in November 2024
  • Murali
    Murali4.0•April 2024
    Overall a nice tour. Arctic Adventures 3-day tour was very good with an outstanding guide. Not sure why you call...
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    Traveled in April 2024

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  • V

    Victor

    Asked on September 5th, 2026

    Is this tour available? I'm not able to select it.

    Price / Availability
    • Arctic AdventuresOperator•Written September 2026

      The issue is now fixed and you can see the available dates on Tour Radar's website. We still have a few dates available in September.

  • C

    Christina

    Asked on July 27th, 2026

    Could this tour be operated as a private experience for our group only?

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    • Arctic AdventuresOperator•Written July 2026

      Unfortunately, we do not offer any private experiences through TourRadar. If you reserve 12 spots on this tour, there still may be other travelers in the group. You may reach out to us at custom@adventures .is to inquire about private customisable experiences.

  • D

    Douglas

    Asked on July 5th, 2026

    what are the odds of seeing the northern lights? I know it's not guaranteed but I'm just trying to get an idea.

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    • D

      Douglas

      Traveler•Written July 2026

      Is there anyway I can pay a single supplement to get my own room?

    • D

      Douglas

      Traveler•Written July 2026

      do you guys provide a single supplement for a private room and if so, how much more is that? Also, what is the maximum amount of people you have per tour and how many are signed up for the September 1 departure?

    • Arctic AdventuresOperator•Written July 2026

      Yes, to guarantee stay in a private single room a supplement of 56,000 ISK has to be added to the booking. If the fee is not added, you may be roomed together with another traveler of the same gender. During the main sightseeing portion of this tour, the biggest group size is 18 people. There are currently at least 10 people joining on September 1st.

    • D

      Douglas

      Traveler•Written July 2026

      How do I add the single supplement do I is there a place for me to do it during my booking? Also, do you provide airport transfers to the hotel? Are there relatively decent odds of seeing them?

    • D

      Douglas

      Traveler•Written July 2026

      if I wanted to arrive a day early could I book a special rate through the tour and what hotel would that be?

    • Arctic AdventuresOperator•Written July 2026

      When making the booking, you should be able to choose the single room supplement as an extra item. If not, then we will add it when the reservation is confirmed. It certainly is possible to see the Northern Lights at the start of September, but you should keep in mind that it's a natural phenomenon so it is not possible to guarantee the best conditions. The tour you're interested in has two dedicated Northern Lights excursions which will certainly improve your chances. Unfortunately, we do not offer accommodation outside of what's included in the tour package not do we have any special rates at hotels for our customers.

    • D

      Douglas

      Traveler•Written July 2026

      If I were to book the tour and pay the $318 and get the travel insurance if I need to cancel the tour between now and the end of July, would I get that $318 back? I'll probably want to fly in a day early and I'd like to stay at the same hotel where the tourist staying do you have the name of that hotel so I can book direct?

    • Arctic AdventuresOperator•Written July 2026

      Our cancellation policy for multi-day tours is 100% refund if cancelled 24 hours or more before departure, so if you book in September and have to cancel in July, you will receive a full refund. We will reserve the hotel in Reykjavik only once the booking is confirmed, so we cannot share the name of the hotel at the moment.

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    Jackie

    Asked on June 14th, 2026

    Please provide any extra excursions available, details, price.

    Price / Availability
    Tour Details
    • Arctic AdventuresOperator•Written June 2026

      Would you like this tour to be fully guided for 5 days or are you looking for three days with pre and post accommodation?

      A fully guided 5day option with 4 nights of accommodation in twin/double rooms would be about 16000 USD, just a little over 1000 USD per person in a group of 15. A smaller group would mean a higher cost per person, just let us know if you are looking for a smaller group experience!

      Activities such as an Ice Cave Tour, The Northern Lights Boat tour or a Lava Tunnel Experience can be about 500 USD per person, depending on which specific activities you decide to.

  • G

    Grace

    Asked on January 23rd, 2026

    My flight only lands at 16:00 in the afternoon. Will it still possible to do the boat? Or can I do the boat on the last day?

    Flights / Transfers
    Tour Details
    • Arctic AdventuresOperator•Written January 2026

      The boat departs from the harbor between 9:00 - 10:00 PM, so you should be able to make it on Day 1. This will allow you enough time to check in at the hotel first and then proceed to the harbor, provided your flight arrives as scheduled and there are no delays.

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    Nicole

    Asked on January 19th, 2026

    Are the ice caving included in this price?

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      Nicole

      Traveler•Written January 2026

      If I arrived 19.00 at iceand, do i able to catch the first day of tour to see aurora boat

    • Arctic AdventuresOperator•Written January 2026

      Keeping in mind your desired date of the tour, the glacier hike and ice cave tour will be included in the itinerary of the tour.

      If you arrive to Iceland at around 19:00 PM, you will have to go through airport procedures, collect your luggage and catch the transfer to Reykjavik. Unfortunately, it would be impossible to make it on time for the Northern Lights by boat tour as the airport procedures and the trip from the airport to Reykjavik can take around 2 hours or even more.
      In such cases, we suggest our customers to start their tour a day later, just to avoid any additional stress if there are any flight delays or cancellations and so that they could enjoy their desired adventure in full.

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    Jerry

    Asked on January 13th, 2026

    I wanted to see if it would be possible to add one more person to the group if they decide to do so? They are a group of 7, so they would then do 4 shared rooms.

    Accommodation
    Group size
    • Arctic AdventuresOperator•Written January 2026

      It is possible to add another person to the group, as long as we have availability. At the moment, we still have around 10 seats available on this tour. Keeping in mind that their tour is during the Christmas season, we recommend booking the additional seat as soon as possible.

  • L

    Linda

    Asked on September 3rd, 2025

    If my mom and I both have a carry on backpack and checked piece of luggage would this be allowed on the tour.

    Transport
    • Arctic AdventuresOperator•Written September 2025

      Each customer is allowed to have a small backpack up to 5 kg and a suitcase up to 20 kg. In this case, as you do not exceed the luggage allowance, you can bring your luggage with you on the tour.

  • A

    Adrian

    Asked on August 31st, 2025

    is it possible to have transfers from the airport to the hotel and vise versa? if so, what is that cost and if that is not an option would you be able to provide some insight on how to set this up? Also with lodging, do you all have to pair solo travelers together? If so, how can this be changed

    Accommodation
    Flights / Transfers
    • Arctic AdventuresOperator•Written September 2025

      We do not provide additional services like accommodation or airport transfers. We'd recommend booking additional accommodation in one of the hotels. Airport transfers can be easily booked at the recommended link.

    • A

      Adrian

      Traveler•Written September 2025

      I just want to confirm with this booking that accommodations are included for the 5d-- I know it mentions under "what's included" that accommodation for 4nights is, but how will I know where I will be staying in order to transfer from the airport to the hotel

    • Arctic AdventuresOperator•Written September 2025

      We only accommodate our customers for the duration of the tour. We send out the itinerary 7-14 days before the tour. Usually, we book Hotel Island Spa and Wellness hotel for the first night of the tour, however, the hotel may be changed due to availability issues.

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    Juan

    Asked on July 26th, 2025

    what is included, what is the cost and what is the difficulty? And-if we don't choose to do the Ice Cave-what is the alternative plan?

    Tour Details
    • Arctic AdventuresOperator•Written July 2025

      The ice cave tour is included for everyone who joins this adventure, it is not an optional extra - it's an activity we share with everyone in the group

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