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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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
We have never before experienced such friendly and simultaneously professional service! Alex’s communication was super prompt, questions encouraged and welcomed and attended to with great care and detail. Everything was well organised and available on beautifully designed and very useful platforms. Our destination (Mattarahkka Northern Lights Lodge) was fabulous on so many different levels – exquisite views, friendly interactions from everyone on the team, great food, exciting activities, perfectly situated to see the northern lights (seen twice in 4 nights’ stay), a great fire place, and not to mention our fantastic guide Fabio. Their provision of winter kit (hats, down jacket, snow trousers, leather gloves and boots) offered everything we needed to be comfortable outside. All we needed to have packed really were base layers, a few layers of clothing and woollen socks. Defintely somewhere we would highly recommend and return to when possible!
Inge Elliott
Fantastic trip with great hosts & made even more special by seeing the Northern Lights twice!!
Wendy Naphine
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
We did the aurora nights break and had a great time overall. Everything related to flights, hire car, and hotels ran smoothly. There were a few issues largely relating to the weather and driving conditions (we travelled in mid March), but what we did manage to do was amazing.
The blue lagoon was easy to access from the airport and was a brilliant experience. We booked the standard package and it came with a free drink and face mask. Facilities were clean and organised with free toiletries in the shower rooms, which helps if you’ve gone there straight from the airport.
The drive to Hotel Ranga afterwards was long but fine (check out the road on google streetview to know what to expect). The hotel and staff were great. We were limited to one option as vegetarians on the bar and a la carte menus, but the food was lovely and if you are a meat eater you will see options of unusual dishes like puffin and reindeer.
Our northern lights super jeep trip was cancelled on both nights due to a poor forecast, but we were lucky enough to get an aurora wake up call from Hotel Ranga the first night. We couldn’t use the hottubs as there are only a few and they were always taken in the limited time we spent at the hotel, so don’t go expecting to get lots of time in one and you won’t be disappointed. View them as an add on if you can time it right. We were travelling with an 11 year old, so we didn’t stay up really late. If you are a couple you probably have a better chance of getting one later on.
The glacier/volcano super jeep trip was outstanding. Our driver, Íbí was excellent. She went above and beyond and gave us such an awesome experience. We were also super lucky with the weather the first two days and had great views across Iceland.
The ice cave tour was also incredible and the guides running it were excellent. The group size was much bigger than expected (especially after the more exclusive volcano super jeep tour), but it was broken down into smaller groups that were managed well, with plenty of time factored in for photographs. There were several unexplained delays getting to the cave during the tour that meant we weren’t able to ‘mini tour’ the rest of the South Coast afterwards, so if you plan to do the ice cave don’t overplan for the afternoon as you may not have much time. Not a huge disappointment for us as we got to experience the cave, but I imagine someone who planned a full itinerary afterwards might be frustrated by the estamiated timings not always being right and subject to change with the weather (which was wicked that day).
Driving around Reykjavik was a horrible experience as we arrived around rush hour and weren’t prepared for all the traffic, having only experienced quiet roads along the south coast. It was difficult finding a parking space, so be prepared to drive around a little when you arrive. If you haven’t driven on the right before and are not a confident driver this could leave you feeling stressed. Again, check out the roads into Reykjavik on Google maps to get a sense of what awaits if you aren’t used to self-driving.
We didn’t get to tour the golden circle because of road conditions/ice/road closures, so we spent the day in Reykjavik instead. This turned out okay for us as we did some of the attractions (Lava Centre and Fly Over Iceland – both hughly recommended), but it ended up being an extra expense and we missed out on the golden attractions. Again, not a big issue if you are aware this could happen. The weather is so changeable that having a plan B is a good approach.
Weekend a la Carte sent us a text warning us about the bad weather conditions, which we’d already seen on the Safe Iceland app, but we were grateful for anyway. It was good to know they were looking out for us!
All in all, a remarkable trip, with some unique experiences. If you book this in the knowledge that nature will have her own way, and you may not see everything you want (especially in winter), you will have a great time. Ranga is definitely the best place to maximise your chances of seeing the lights.
Sarah Brooks
An excellent holiday which was enjoyed by all. The super jeep ride on the second day to the Eyjafjallajokull volcano was memorable and thanks to our driver Margaret who proved to be a really good guide. We thoroughly enjoyed the facilities in the hotel Ranga. The staff were very helpful and we managed to see the Northern Lights. The Hotel Reykjavik Centrum was very nice with amazingly helpful staff. All in all, the whole holiday was brilliant.
Brian Coombs
An amazing trip and excellent service provided by all involved. Great value for money too. Food was excellent. Accommodation was wonderful and the trips booked were outstanding. An amazing trip
David Watson-Cammock
Overall very good. Staff excellent and helpful. Accomodation basic but was what we expected. Tour guides very good (nature walks, snow mobiles, dog sleighs). Sky station disappointing as we never got to go up due to the weather and this seem to be a recurring feature.The alternative walk at night and meal was a let down as a result.Overall would recommend to others.
John Kirby
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