Overview:
Experience the best Iceland’s nature has to offer and find yourself being an adventurer and explorer during the fascinating Nordic wintertime. Hot springs, spouting geysers, powerful waterfalls, glittering glaciers, black lava beaches, soothing Blue Lagoon and dancing Northern Lights are all good enough reasons for visiting Iceland in winter.
Holiday price is from £ 1,135 per person based on availability and two people sharing a standard twin/double room at a centrally located 3* hotel. Single supplement and hotel upgrades upon request.
*** during Christmas, New Year and public holidays, prices will start from £ 1,595 per person based on availability and 2 persons sharing a standard twin/double room at a centrally located 3* hotel. ***
Special Offer!
At these uncertain times we understand that flexibility is important, and we want to give you the
chance to plan with confidence. We want to offer you the option to change or cancel your holiday
with fully refundable deposit.
Terms & Conditions:
- Special Offer applies to new bookings for Northern Lights Norway Short Break made by 30 th
June 2020 (should we include starting date, date when newsletter will be published?), for
departures from 16 th August 2020 to 9 th September 2021.
- Special offer includes flights with Wizz Air from London Luton Airport.
- Our standard terms and conditions will apply once the final balance payment is due (10
weeks before departure).
Departure Dates:
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* Please note that the holiday can be arranged all year around but the Northern Lights season is on from the 23rd August until 15th April.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival & Transfer from Keflavik Airport to Reykjavik
Upon arrival in Keflavik airport, a shuttle bus will transfer you to your hotel.
Day 2: Golden Circle & Northern Lights Hunt
This tour takes you to some “must see” sights of Iceland. Drive around the fertile lowlands of Southern Iceland and visit one of Iceland’s most magnificent waterfalls, Gullfoss, the erupting hot springs in the Geysir area (not everyone realizes that the word geysir, meaning a hot spring is originally an Icelandic word) and the outstandingly beautiful Þingvellir National Park where the world’s oldest parliament was founded in the year 930. Included in the tour is a visit to the Geysir museum. In the evening we take you on a guided northern lights hunt, also known as the Aurora Borealis, that is a spectacular natural phenomenon, often seen dancing around in fantastic colours across the Icelandic Arctic sky. The locations visited are different every tour since we go where it’s most likely that we will see the Northern Lights. This tour is dependent on weather and sightings are not guaranteed. If you don’t see it today, you will get a free tour next day.
Day 3: South Coast
This tour is ideal for nature lovers of all kinds. You will have an opportunity to stand behind the plummeting Seljalandsfoss waterfall, walk up to the Skógafoss waterfall and gaze at the formations. We travel along the South Coast of Iceland as far as Vík í Mýrdal, a small, charming village surrounded by beautiful high bird cliffs. Here you also get the possibility to visit a local wool factory and outlet store. Highlights of the day are stunning views of glaciers, waterfalls, black lava sand coast lines and impressive rock formations. In the tiny village of Skógar we visit one of Iceland’s most beautiful folk museums with turf houses.
Day 4: Blue Lagoon & Reykjavík
We depart at 10:00 for a bus tour to the Blue Lagoon. We drive through rough lava fields to visit the Blue Lagoon where you can relax in its rejuvenating geothermal water. The water is naturally very rich in minerals that are believed to have healing powers. You can stay as long as you wish (the last bus back to Reykjavik is at 21:00). The afternoon is free to explore Reykjavik, Iceland’s capital, or to enjoy optional spa treatments at the Blue Lagoon.
Day 5: Departure from Reykjavik
Breakfast at the hotel and, if time permits, explore more of the Icelandic capital before a transfer back to Keflavik airport. Return flight.
Package Includes:
- Direct return flights from London Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, Manchester, Bristol, Edinburgh or Glasgow to Reykjavik (Other UK airports upon request)
- 1 piece of check-in luggage per traveler
- Return airport transfers in Reykjavik
- 4 nights' accommodation in a centrally located 3* hotel
- Breakfast daily
- 8 hours guided Golden Circle Tour from 09:00-17:00
- 3 hours guided Evening Northern Lights Hunt
- 10 hours guided South Coast Tour from 09:00-19:00
- Entrance to Geysir Museum and Skógar Folk Museum with turf houses
- Bus Reykjavik-Blue Lagoon-Reykjavik including admission to Blue Lagoon
- 24 hour emergency service
- ATOL protection
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Will I see the Northern Lights?
Please scroll down to see the specifics for the country you wish to visit:
Iceland:
The Northern Lights are in the Northern sky from September through April but are only visible when the sky is clear and free of clouds. Like many of natures wonders, it’s ephemeral – they may be visible, they may appear for a bit and then be gone. But it’s worth it to be patient. Because they’re a winter event, you need to be prepared to wait outside, while looking for them. It’s best to dress very warmly, in layers, with good footwear, gloves, hats and whatever else will make you comfortable while you await this truly amazing event. The Northern Lights can be pretty spectacular, and for the best photos we recommend using a tripod. Much of Iceland offers a very a good chance to see the Northern Lights when conditions are right. Remember – the Northern Lights are natural phenomena, not guaranteed, but appreciated all the more for their elusive qualities.
Norway:
Northern Norway is one of the world's best places to experience the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis). In Northern Norway, Northern Lights occur in up to 90% of every clear night in the period from late September to late March. Most Northern Lights occur in the time span from 6pm to slightly after midnight, with an absolute peak at around 10-11pm.
In Norway, the area north of the Arctic Circle is prime aurora territory. The various destinations in the High North have a distinct personality, and are well worth exploring. Major places in Northern Norway are Tromsø, Kirkenes, Alta, Bodø, Lofoten and Vesterålen Islands and Svalbard.
Finland:
The best place to see the Northern Lights in Finland is in the Northern Lapland region, which is almost entirely located within the realm of the Arctic Circle. During the dark winter months here, when the sun rarely peaks its head over the horizon, you can expect to see the Finland Northern Lights with regularity, and other peak seasons include February through March and September through October. The most common colours of the Northern Lights are greenish-yellow and red.
The Finnish term for the Northern Lights, Revontulet, meaning fox fire, comes from an old tale where the fox was believed to swish its bushy tail on the snowy fell landscapes, throwing sparks into the air.
As mentioned, Lapland is the best place to see the Finland Aurora Borealis, with the Kilpisjarvi area offering the most abundant opportunities. The best time of the day to see the Finland Northern Lights is between 9 pm and 11:30 pm, though they are certainly not restricted to this time frame.
Sweden:
In Northern Sweden, the Northern Lights usually occur during the winter months through late March or early April, but they can be spotted as early as September in the Northernmost parts. Your best chance of catching a glimpse of the Northern Lights is on cold winter nights when the sky is clear and cloudless. You need to be away from city lights, which dilute the effects of these natural phenomena, so head out into the countryside. On clear nights, the Northern Lights can be visible from most locations in Swedish Lapland, occurring between 6 pm to and 2 am, with the strongest shows happening between 10 pm and 11 pm. For those willing to brave the cold on winter nights, here are some of the best locations in Swedish Lapland for viewing these phenomena:
Abisko National Park
Abisko National Park, a couple of kilometers north of Kiruna, is a prime location for viewing the Northen Lights. The scientifically proven “blue hole” — a patch of sky over the Torneträsk lake that usually remains clear despite overcast weather in surrounding areas — gives Abisko its own micro-climate, which is suitable for catching the lights.
Jukkasjärvi and the Torne Valley
Not only does the village of Jukkasjärvi (population roughly 541) boast the world’s first ice hotel (rebuilt ever year from Torne River ice), it’s also one of the best regions to view the Northern Lights. ICEHOTEL organizes guided tours for guests which takes the to the Esrange Space Center located 30 minutes from Kiruna. You can dine at a wilderness camp and get the chance to scan the Arctic winter sky for aurora borealis.
Other regions in Swedish Lapland
As mentioned earlier, if weather conditions are just right (clear, dark, cold, and cloudless), you might catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights from any location within subarctic and arctic Sweden — even close to larger towns such as Luleå, Jokkmokk, Arvidsjaur, and Gällivare.
Greenland:
The northern lights - or Aurora Borealis as it is officially known - actually occur all year round, but cannot be seen during the summer months in Greenland due to the midnight sun. The phenomenon is often seen around midnight and is best experienced on a dark, clear night in the period from September to the beginning of April. If you are travelling during this period, you can see the Northern Lights from anywhere in the country, whilst in South Greenland the northern lights can be seen from as early as the end of August.
Car Rental
You can rent a car, as long as you have a valid EU or international driver's license. Most cars will have manual transmission.