How many times will we have a chance to try catch the northern lights? Seems like 4 times?

Basically, in winter it's mostly dark throughout the day so the chances are catching the northern lights are very high. You can see it anytime during the tour as it just needs clear conditions and darkness, and most cities where you stay are a bit isolated so you can see it anywhere - but you have a very good chance of spotting them on this tour.

When will we know specific accommodations (hotels) for this trip? How do we arrange for the Flybus to get to 1st hotel upon arrival?

Your booking documents will be ready approximately 30 days prior to departure. A Flybus/Reykjavik Excursions airport shuttle is included in your tour package. Transfers are on an individual basis and without a guide. The bus operates in connection with all arriving and departing flights from the Keflavik airport. Once you have cleared immigration and collected your bags, head to the airport exit where buses will be waiting. It may be necessary to change buses at the BSI (central bus station in Reykjavik) depending on your start hotel. Flybus staff are friendly, speak English, and will help with any questions. The Flybus has free Wi-Fi and sometimes USB charging points. It usually takes around 45 minutes to an hour from airport to hotel.

I am trying to decide which of your tours may be the best for potentially seeing the northern lights. I am looking closely at tour 273325 and tour 256325 but I see there are others if there's any way to talk with someone to help me decide, I would appreciate it.

While we cannot 100% guarantee you will see the Northern Lights its almost certain travelling between Sept - April so I am sure you will not be disappointed. Please note, all of our tours to Iceland(especially Sept-April) are very popular and as group sizes are small they do tend to sell out many months in advance.

What would be the best month to travel to maximise my chances of seeing the northern lights in Southern Iceland?

The best time to see the Northern Lights in Iceland is during the winter, between September and April, when dark and long nights have taken over from the bright summer nights in Iceland. It would be best to plan a trip in winter.

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Day 1
Reykjavik
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Reykjavik at leisure
Day 2
Reykjavik - Borgarnes - Borgarfjörður Valley
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Reykjavik city tour
- Settlement Center visit in Borgarnes
- Grabrok volcano crater climb
- Deildartunguhver hot spring visit
- Hraunfossar waterfalls visit
- Barnafoss waterfall visit
- Northern Lights lecture
- Northern Lights search in hotel garden with hot refreshments
Landmarks
Reykjavik
Borgarfjörður Valley
Grabrok Volcano
Deildartunguhver Hot Spring
Hraunfossar
Barnafoss
Day 3
Snaefellsnes Peninsula
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Snaefellsnes Peninsula exploration
- Grundarfjörður fishing village visit (weather dependent)
- Kirkjufell mountain viewing
- Arnarstapi visit
- Hellnar visit
- Guided underground tour into Vatnshellir cave
- Northern Lights photography tips session
- Northern Lights search in outdoor hot tubs
Landmarks
Snaefellsnes Peninsula
Grundarfjörður
Kirkjufell
Arnarstapi
Hellnar
Vatnshellir Cave
Snæfellsjökull Glacier
Day 4
Borgarnes - Golden Circle - Hella
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Freshly baked hot spring bread with Icelandic butter, geothermally boiled eggs, local herring, and Geysir Schnapps at Geysir restaurant)
Included Activities
- Hvalfjörður fjord scenic drive
- Icelandic wool outlet visit
- Thingvellir National Park visit
- Geysir geothermal fields visit
- Hot spring bread tasting with Icelandic butter, boiled eggs, herring, and Geysir Schnapps
- Strokkur geyser viewing
- Gullfoss waterfall visit
- Visit to Icelandic horse stables
- Geothermal greenhouse visit
Landmarks
Hvalfjörður
Thingvellir National Park
Geysir
Strokkur
Gullfoss
Day 5
Hella - Eyjafjallajökull - Kirkjubaejarklaustur
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Lava & Volcano Exhibition Centre visit
- Folk museum visit with turf houses
- Skógafoss waterfall viewing
- Reynisfjara beach stroll
- Black lava beach walk
Landmarks
Eyjafjallajökull Volcano
Skógafoss
Reynisfjara Beach
Vatnajökull National Park
Day 6
Kirkjubæjarklaustur - Jökulsárlón - Kirkjubæjarklaustur
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon visit
- Icebergs and seal viewing
- Black sandy beach walk
- Hof turf church visit
- Vatnajökull National Park exploration
- Northern Lights movie presentation
- Northern Lights search
Optional Activities
- Ice Cave tour (available November 15th to March 15th only)
Landmarks
Jökulsárlón
Hof Church
Vatnajökull
Vatnajökull National Park
Day 7
Kirkjubæjarklaustur - Vík - Blue Lagoon - Reykjavik
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Eldhraun lava field crossing
- Vík village photo stop
- Reynisfjara beach walk
- Black lava beach stroll
- Seljalandsfoss waterfall visit
- Blue Lagoon entrance and bath
Optional Activities
- Trail behind Seljalandsfoss waterfall (weather dependent, brings wet clothes)
Landmarks
Eldhraun Lava Field
Vík
Reynisfjara Beach
Seljalandsfoss
Blue Lagoon
Day 8
Reykjavik to Keflavik Airport

Landmarks
Reykjavik
Borgarfjörður Valley
Grabrok Volcano
Deildartunguhver Hot Spring
Hraunfossar
Barnafoss

Landmarks
Snaefellsnes Peninsula
Grundarfjörður
Kirkjufell
Arnarstapi
Hellnar
Vatnshellir Cave
Snæfellsjökull Glacier

Landmarks
Hvalfjörður
Thingvellir National Park
Geysir
Strokkur
Gullfoss

Landmarks
Eyjafjallajökull Volcano
Skógafoss
Reynisfjara Beach
Vatnajökull National Park

Landmarks
Jökulsárlón
Hof Church
Vatnajökull
Vatnajökull National Park

Landmarks
Eldhraun Lava Field
Vík
Reynisfjara Beach
Seljalandsfoss
Blue Lagoon

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Barbara
March 24th, 2026
5.0
Wonderful adventure. Gus was amazing. We got to see so may wonderful parts of Iceland. We can’t wait to go back again.
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Christina
March 22nd, 2026
5.0
Andri was an excellent guide. He shared a lot of information, was humorous and worked hard to keep us happy. Safety...
Andri was an excellent guide. He shared a lot of information, was humorous and worked hard to keep us happy. Safety and making sure our needs were met was important to him. The Hotel Cabin is clean and has great staff making sure you use a suitcase that can go under a raised bed as the rooms here are much smaller than the other hotel that is bigger and clean as well. Icelanders are kind and helpful. I am happy with the tour and will have amazing memories of beautiful places I saw this week. I would love to return in the summer and see more of Iceland with Andri again. When you email, Tourradar answers very quickly. The tour is worth the cost and even if you don’t see the Northern lights due to weather issues do not forget the other beautiful places you got to see. Bring waterproof lined clothes, good gloves and boots, as well as a disposable rain poncho (maybe hand warmers too). We were warm in the hotels, van and restaurants. Read about the cost of restaurants and sweaters so you know the cost difference . I highly recommend the tour.Show more
Charlie
March 21st, 2026
5.0
Iceland has such natural beauty even in the dead of winter. I can imagine how beautiful it is in the summer when it’s...
Iceland has such natural beauty even in the dead of winter. I can imagine how beautiful it is in the summer when it’s all green and the long days of the midnight sun. The tour was great with all the places we visited. Accommodations and food were perfect. I’m 67 year old male, I was so excited at some of our stops that I felt like a child and couldn’t wait to get out of the van. Our tour guides were so knowledgeable and communicated so easily with the group. A special shoutout to Friorik our tour guide for the first 6 days.Show more

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April
Asked on January 5th, 2026
How many times will we have a chance to try catch the northern lights? Seems like 4 times?
Tour Details
- On The Go ToursOperator•Written January 2026
  Basically, in winter it's mostly dark throughout the day so the chances are catching the northern lights are very high. You can see it anytime during the tour as it just needs clear conditions and darkness, and most cities where you stay are a bit isolated so you can see it anywhere - but you have a very good chance of spotting them on this tour.
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Holly
Asked on September 8th, 2024
When will we know specific accommodations (hotels) for this trip? How do we arrange for the Flybus to get to 1st hotel upon arrival?
Accommodation
Flights / Transfers
- On The Go ToursOperator•Written September 2024
  Your booking documents will be ready approximately 30 days prior to departure. A Flybus/Reykjavik Excursions airport shuttle is included in your tour package. Transfers are on an individual basis and without a guide. The bus operates in connection with all arriving and departing flights from the Keflavik airport. Once you have cleared immigration and collected your bags, head to the airport exit where buses will be waiting. It may be necessary to change buses at the BSI (central bus station in Reykjavik) depending on your start hotel. Flybus staff are friendly, speak English, and will help with any questions. The Flybus has free Wi-Fi and sometimes USB charging points. It usually takes around 45 minutes to an hour from airport to hotel.
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Susan
Asked on June 18th, 2024
I am trying to decide which of your tours may be the best for potentially seeing the northern lights. I am looking closely at tour 273325 and tour 256325 but I see there are others if there's any way to talk with someone to help me decide, I would appreciate it.
Tour Details
- On The Go ToursOperator•Written June 2024
  While we cannot 100% guarantee you will see the Northern Lights its almost certain travelling between Sept - April so I am sure you will not be disappointed. Please note, all of our tours to Iceland(especially Sept-April) are very popular and as group sizes are small they do tend to sell out many months in advance.
- On The Go ToursOperator•Written June 2024
  The transportation will be in heated coaches with free Wi-Fi on board and the maximum group size on this tour is 16 so its a really intimate which will make your experience in Iceland extra special.
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Sam
Asked on March 7th, 2024
What would be the best month to travel to maximise my chances of seeing the northern lights in Southern Iceland?
Tour Details
- On The Go ToursOperator•Written March 2024
  The best time to see the Northern Lights in Iceland is during the winter, between September and April, when dark and long nights have taken over from the bright summer nights in Iceland. It would be best to plan a trip in winter.
- S
  Sam
  Traveler•Written March 2024
  What month have you statistically experienced most success for northern lights viewing?
- On The Go ToursOperator•Written March 2024
  September - April is the prime viewing season however to be even more exact, November to February are the very best months, in the depth of winter when there's more hours of darkness. Mid December through to early Jan will have the most hours of darkness.

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Northern Lights Exploration (Small Group) - 8 days

Itinerary

Reykjavik

Optional Activities

Reykjavik - Borgarnes - Borgarfjörður Valley

Included Activities

Snaefellsnes Peninsula

Included Activities

Borgarnes - Golden Circle - Hella

Included Activities

Hella - Eyjafjallajökull - Kirkjubaejarklaustur

Included Activities

Kirkjubæjarklaustur - Jökulsárlón - Kirkjubæjarklaustur

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Kirkjubæjarklaustur - Vík - Blue Lagoon - Reykjavik

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Reykjavik to Keflavik Airport

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