Experience the Land of Ice and Fire on an Iceland escorted tour. With your expert local guide taking care of logistics, you can sit back, relax and enjoy Iceland’s dramatic scenery.
Our guides bring you closer to the real Iceland. They’ll take you to iconic sites and lesser-known wonders, sharing their insider insights along the way. As evening draws in, they’ll take you on exciting excursions to see the northern lights, too.
On an Aurora Nights tour, you can count on well-planned itineraries and exceptional accommodation. You’ll share your experience with like-minded travellers and create memories that are sure to last forever.
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Icelandic Northern Lights Exploration
Discover the Golden Circle, Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Blue Lagoon, Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, and black lava beaches on this 7-night Northern Lights holiday in Iceland.
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Northern Lights Secrets - West Fjords
Discover the hidden wonders of west Iceland and immerse yourself in its untamed beauty, rich history, and vibrant culture while upping your chances of seeing the mesmerising Northern Lights.
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Escorted tours in Iceland: FAQs
Why choose an escorted tour in Iceland?
On our escorted tours in Iceland, you get to see the best of the country. Escorted by a guide who knows the country inside out, you learn about the history, culture and geology of this incredible island.
For the duration of your trip, your guide handles logistics and practicalities. So you can focus on relaxing, meeting new people and enjoying that incredible Icelandic scenery.
Our guides are also skilled at tracking down the northern lights. They’ll take you to places where the aurora is most likely to appear, sharing their knowledge of solar science along the way.
What’s included in an Iceland escorted tour?
Our Iceland escorted tours include:
- Airport transfers
- Accommodation
- Escorted bus tour with an English-speaking guide
- Half-board or full-board dining
- Guided activities and entry to museums
- A guided aurora hunt each evening
Please note that our Iceland escorted tours don’t include flights. But if you’d like advice on the airlines and airports to use when travelling to Iceland from the UK or USA, just let us know. We’re happy to help.
What can I see and do on guided tours in Iceland?
On our guided tours in Iceland, you explore the Land of Ice and Fire alongside a knowledgeable local guide. Depending on the tour you choose, you can enjoy a selection of the following activities:
- Experience the thrill of climbing a volcano crater. Or descend deep underground into a glacier cave.
- Sample Icelandic cuisine. Try fresh seafood, cinnamon pastries, rhubarb cake and — if you dare — fermented shark.
- Explore Reykjavik, Iceland’s vibrant capital city. Then savour a complete change of pace at historic fishing villages out in the wilderness.
- Embark on exciting, aurora hunting adventures and get expert tips on how to photograph the northern lights.
- Immerse yourself in Iceland’s incredible scenery. Thundering waterfalls, fjords, glacial lagoons, black sand beaches and turf-roof houses.
- Unwind in the geothermal waters of the Blue Lagoon. Or in the outdoor hot tub back at your hotel.
- Get to know the real Iceland on visits to the Lava and Volcano Museum, the Maritime Museum and the Museum of Icelandic Sorcery and Witchcraft.
- Explore South Iceland and the Golden Circle. Or venture further north to the remote, untamed beauty of the Westfjords region.
How many people are there on your Iceland group trips?
We only run small group tours in Iceland. There are various group sizes, up to a maximum of 22 people.
If you’d prefer, we can arrange a bespoke trip. We plan private escorted tours for couples, families and groups of friends.
Will I definitely see the northern lights on my Iceland tour?
We can’t guarantee that you’ll see the northern lights on your escorted tour in Iceland. However, we do everything we can to maximise your chances of seeing the aurora borealis.
We stay at remote hotels, in places with very little light pollution. We provide aurora wake-up calls so you never sleep through the northern lights.
You’ll also venture out each evening with your northern lights guide. Our guides are skilled at tracking down clear, cloudless skies where the northern lights shine brightest.
When is the best time to book Iceland group trips?
If you want the best possible chance of seeing the northern lights, we recommend travelling to Iceland between September and early April. Autumn and winter days have more hours of darkness. This makes it much easier to catch a glimpse of the northern lights.
Why book with Aurora Nights?
When you book Iceland group trips with Aurora Nights, you can count on:
- Exceptional experiences — the very best accommodation on the island and bespoke activities, with small group tours as standard
- Experienced local guides
- A hassle-free holiday — you book your flights, we take care of everything else – so you can focus on the excitement, not the organisation
— our guides in Iceland show you a lesser-seen side of the country and are skilled at tracking down the northern lights
Whichever northern lights holiday to Iceland you choose — an escorted tour, a classic short break, an exclusive aurora break or a self-drive tour — the Aurora Nights team will make it a trip you’ll remember forever.
How do I book my Iceland escorted tour?
To book an escorted tour in Iceland, start by contacting the Aurora Nights team. You can send us an email, give us a call or fill in our website form. We’ll chat about dates, budget and your travel wish list to find exactly the right tour for you.
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A well organised trip which was tailored to our specific requests. The arrangements all ran perfectly and any queries prior to the holiday were handled very quickly and professionally. The standard of accommodation and organised tours was very high. I would use this company again and recommend them.
Iain Baxter
Fantastic trip with great hosts & made even more special by seeing the Northern Lights twice!!
Wendy Naphine
We booked with Aurora for a short winter break to celebrate an event. We wanted something special and that’s what we got. Clear information was backed up with straightforward booking detail, and we had a super, holiday with no complications.
The holiday exceeded my expectations and I will use Aurora in the future. Thank you!
David Foley
My daughter and I had an amazing time on our trip, we didn’t want it to end! Everything went according to plan, each excursion was well organized and everyone involved with each activity, as well as everyone at the lodge was kind, friendly, positive and happy, which makes such a difference to your whole experience. The food at The Abisko Mountain Lodge was also incredibly good. Our room was large, comfortable and well-furnished. The bathroom too was also spacious and well-equipped. The outdoor clothing provided was of very good quality which kept us warm, and the staff members are happy to change items if they are not quite the right size for you. This is my second trip with Weekend a la carte and I’m sure there will be more as I have complete trust in them. I highly recommend Aurora Nights, it was fabulous.
Jane Ashworth
We enjoyed both the hotels that were arranged by weekend a la Carte Aurora nights. The Porsmork trip was very enjoyable, both guides were fantastic and informative.
The Northern Light hunt trip out of Reykjavik with Superjeep was an adventure and we got to see the lights, worth braving the cold at -6.
David Rogers
We had five fantastic days in beautiful Iceland, as we had never been before Aurora Nights helped with everything and made the holiday so easy and stress free. We stayed at Hotel Ranga which was amazing, we very much enjoyed the tours and the guides were brilliant, very knowledgable and friendly. We will certainly be returning to Iceland and wouldn’t hesitate to book through Aurora Nights again, special thanks to Abigail as her experience and reccommendations made the trip even better.
Lauren Mitten
This vacation has without without doubt, has been the best experience we have ever had. The organisation from the minute we landed in Kiruna until we departed at the close of our trip was second to none. The transition between hotels was always seamless and punctual. Everywhere we stayed was beautifully clean and the meals were top quality. Every driver was polite, entertaining and very knowledgeable, furnishing us with invaluable information about Sweden and the activities in which we were to participate. The snowmobiling was wonderful giving access via our guide, to stunning panoramic views of the mountain whilst viewing reindeer in their natural habitat.
Our guide demonstrated how to use the snowmobile safely he was pleasant and informative. When visiting the reindeer on the Sami reservation; we found the brother and sister team who hosted lovely. Again they were so hospitable and helpful and feeding the reindeer up close was a wonderful experience.
They provided additional activities for us to try and we were treated to a traditional Sami lunch in their hut. They provided us with invaluable information appertaining to their culture and caring for their reindeer. The reindeer were in superb condition and happy in their environment. Similarly, when out with the dog sleds the experience was magical. Two hours of beautiful scenery, and frozen lakes, finishing with a one-on-one experience massaging the dogs. Magic! We were so impressed with the care that was placed upon ensuring the dogs were comfortable, well-nourished and so loved by their owners/handlers.
Now to the photographic experience. A large group of us were treated to a demonstration of how to operate some serious camera equipment with tripod. Each of us was loaned the camera and given assistance setting up the camera on a frozen lake in preparation for the appearance of the Northern Lights. We were taken to this lake on large wooden sleighs pulled by a snowmobile. We cannot speak too highly of the two young men who accompanied us on this experience. They could not do enough for us. They were there to offer assistance with our cameras throughout the two-plus hours we were on this beautiful lake.
They advised where to position the camera and when the Lights appeared, what a performance. We had a two-hour display of this most breathtaking phenomenon. We were so fortunate to be able to experience this once-in-a-lifetime occurrence for which we are so grateful. We will never forget this memorable holiday and cannot thank you and everyone who assisted in making a lifetime dream come true. Karen & Andrew Adamson
Andy Adamson
What a fantastic trip! I booked this for myself and my husband to celebrate my 40th birthday and it didn’t disappoint! Booking was simple and we were kept up to date with all the details from the office team in the UK.
From the moment we arrived at Kiruna airport all the staff we encountered were so friendly and couldn’t do enough for us. We opted for the upgraded room at the Abisko Mountain Lodge which I would highly recommend. The cold weather clothing which was supplied was fantastic and kept us really warm in the sub-zero temperatures. The dog sledging, snowmobiling and the Northern Lights photography were all superb and the staff leading the trips were really friendly and so knowledgeable. Even though we weren’t able to do the sky station trip because of the weather, there was a lovely alternative evening organised for us which included a traditional dinner and a walk to the lake where we were able to see the lights. The food at the lodge was also exceptional and showcased some lovely traditional dishes using Moose and Reindeer which were wonderful to try.
I would like to send a massive thank you to all the staff at The Abisko Mountain Lodge as well as the guides we used for our guided walks, dog sledging and snowmobiling. I’d highly recommend the trip, it was our first visit to Sweden and we would definitely return. Thanks again to everyone (including the huskies) who made it so memorable!
Carly Webster
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