5-Day Northern Lights Hunt and Glacier Lagoon Tour
Chase auroras, walk beside glaciers, and discover Iceland's most iconic landscapes on one carefully crafted journey.
This 5-day Iceland Northern Lights and glacier lagoon tour takes small groups of up to 25 travellers through the country's most celebrated natural scenery, from the geothermal geysers of the Golden Circle to the floating icebergs of Jokulsarlon. Expert local drivers with deep knowledge of Icelandic road conditions guide every stage of the journey. Accommodation, breakfasts, and a full itinerary of landmark stops are included throughout.
Snæland Travel has been operating Icelandic tours since 1945, bringing decades of on-the-ground expertise to every departure. Travel is by full-sized coach, which means no luggage restrictions and more personal space than smaller bus operators typically provide. Two nights are spent in a countryside hotel close to Vik, removing the light pollution of the capital and maximising Northern Lights viewing conditions, weather permitting.
The route covers the Golden Circle, the South Coast, Reynisfjara Black Beach, Skaftafell, and the southeast glacier region in a logical sequence that avoids backtracking. Optional extras, including a Blue Ice Cave experience on Vatnajokull and entry to the Blue Lagoon, allow travellers to personalise the itinerary. Both options are bookable as add-ons without affecting the core programme.
Friðheimar Farm adds a less expected dimension to the tour, offering a look at geothermal greenhouse cultivation that sustains fresh produce year-round in a subpolar climate. The stop at Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, provides context for Iceland's geological and parliamentary history. Every day brings a different type of landscape, from lava fields and black sand beaches to glacial lagoons and thundering waterfalls.
Tour Highlights
Northern Lights viewing on two consecutive nights in a dark-sky countryside setting near Vik, weather permitting.
Visit Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach, where blue-tinted icebergs rest on black volcanic sand.
Walk behind Seljalandsfoss and stand before the broad curtain of Skogafoss on Iceland's South Coast.
Explore Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates meet.
Watch Strokkur erupt at the Geysir hot spring area and admire Gullfoss cascading into the Hvita canyon.
Walk Reynisfjara's black sand shore, framed by basalt columns and powerful Atlantic surf.
Tour Friðheimar's geothermal greenhouses and learn how tomatoes are cultivated year-round using sustainable energy.
Itinerary Overview
Make your own way to your Reykjavik hotel, where accommodation is included from the first night. Airport transfers can be arranged through Snæland Travel on request.
Begin with the Golden Circle, visiting Þingvellir National Park, the Geysir geothermal area, the Gullfoss waterfall, and Friðheimar Farm. Continue south to the Vik countryside hotel for two nights of Northern Lights viewing away from city lights.
Travel east along the South Coast to Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach. An optional Blue Ice Cave tour on Vatnajokull is available; those who do not join visit Fjallsarlon Glacier Lagoon instead. Return through Vatnajokull National Park.
Drive the South Coast road past glacier tongues and volcanic hills to Reynisfjara Black Beach, then visit Skogafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls. The optional Blue Lagoon entry is the final stop before returning to Reykjavik.
Make your own way to Keflavik Airport from your Reykjavik hotel. Airport transfer arrangements are available through the operator.
What Is Included
Included
- 4 nights accommodation (2 nights countryside hotel near Vik with breakfast, 2 nights Reykjavik)
- Breakfast at countryside hotel
- Private bathroom at countryside hotel
- Professional driver-guide throughout
- Transport by full-sized coach with no luggage restrictions
- All listed sightseeing stops on the itinerary
- Small group experience with max 25 participants
Not Included
- Flights to and from Iceland
- Airport transfers (available as an add-on)
- Meals other than breakfasts at countryside hotel
- Blue Lagoon admission (optional extra)
- Blue Ice Cave experience on Vatnajokull (optional extra)
- Personal travel insurance
- Any items of a personal nature
Important Information
Reserve Your Place
Departures fill quickly during peak Northern Lights season. Secure your spot on this small-group Iceland tour and join a maximum of 25 travellers for an itinerary that covers the country's most celebrated landscapes in five days.
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