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Iceland in Winter: Chasing the Northern Lights

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Overview

Iceland in Winter: Chasing the Northern Lights

Continent

Europe

Days

8 days

Nights

7 nights

Group Size

12 people

Activity

Moderate

Interest

Wildlife & Nature

Highlights

  • Chase the aurora borealis on a guided northern lights walking tour.
  • Feel the mist on your face as you get up close to Iceland’s most spectacular waterfalls.
  • Spend a relaxing afternoon soaking in a geothermal nature bath.
  • Discover the glacier-capped stratovolcano that once inspired Jules Verne.
  • Visit the extraordinary Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon.
  • Explore the quirky streets of Reykjavik, the world’s most northerly capital city.
Iceland 8 days 7 nights

A land of folklore and myths on a backdrop of remarkable natural wonders.

Day 1

Halló Iceland!

Hallgrimskirkja, Reykjavík
Hallgrimskirkja, Reykjavík

Day 2

The Golden Circle

Geyser, Golden Circle
Geyser, Golden Circle

Day 3

Waterfalls, Black Beaches & Glacier Lago

Skogafoss waterfall
Skogafoss waterfall

Day 4

Explore Reykjavik

Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon

Day 5

Waterfalls, Legends & Geothermal Baths

Hraunfossar Waterfall, Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Hraunfossar Waterfall, Snæfellsnes Peninsula

Day 6

Snæfellsnes Peninsula

Búðir church, Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Búðir church, Snæfellsnes Peninsula

Day 7

Reykjavik

Fagradalsfjall volcano
Fagradalsfjall volcano

Day 8

A Fond Farewell

Icelandic horse
Icelandic horse

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What is not included?


Upcoming departures

3 available dates
  • Nov 2–Nov 9, 2024
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  • Nov 16–Nov 23, 2024
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  • Dec 7–Dec 14, 2024
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Additional info

Pricing & Trip Deposit

Deposit to book your trip: $250 USD.

Balance due 90 days prior to departure.

The listed price of the trip is per person based on double occupancy.

Traveling Solo?

You’re in good company.

Opt for a Private Room to yourself, subject to availability, for a supplemental cost of $690USD.

Solo travelers typically make up about half of our small groups. With curiosity at the center of our experiences, there’s a natural camaraderie that develops over the course of a trip. 

If you don’t opt for a Private Room, you'll be matched with another solo traveler of the same gender.

 

Arrival & Departure

You should plan to arrive by 1 p.m. on Day 1, and depart anytime on Day 8. Keflavík International Airport (KEF) connects to a range of flight hubs in Europe and North America. The best flight connections to Rekjavík are offered by IcelandAir.

*Shared shuttle airport transfers are only provided if arriving & departing on the trip dates, or if pre/post arrangements have been made through Atlas Obscura.

Activity Level

Travelers should feel comfortable walking two to four miles over the course of each day, remaining on their feet for long periods of time, and sometimes walking on uneven terrain. Winter in Iceland comes with its own rigors of snowy conditions, cold temperatures, and short daylight hours. This overland journey requires some long driving days up to 6 hours, which will be broken up with sites and activities. 

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  • "An amazing elemental landscape like none other. Lovely people and good food!"

    Susan - Maryland

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