Embark on the ultimate Icelandic adventure. Our luxury northern lights holidays in Iceland combine exclusive accommodation and bespoke activities. So you can count on a one-of-a-kind Icelandic experience.
Discover the Land of Ice and Fire under the glow of the northern lights. Visit thermal springs, thundering waterfalls and towering, volcanic peaks. Then, retreat to a cosy cabin out in the Icelandic wilderness. Or enjoy Icelandic hospitality at its finest, in elegant boutique hotels.
Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion — or simply want to experience the very best Iceland has to offer — a tailor-made Aurora Nights trip promises to exceed your expectations.
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Luxury Blue Lagoon Northern Lights Spa Retreat
The ultimate luxury spa break in the stunning volcanic surroundings of newly built Blue Lagoon Retreat, combined with a great chance of seeing the Northern Lights staying in a wonderful boutique hotel surrounded by Icelandic farmland.
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from £2,000
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Northern Lights Paradise
This short break in the Icelandic wilderness includes exploring a secret ice cave and an exciting guided superjeep tour whilst staying at Hotel Ranga - famed for seeing the Northern Lights.
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from £2,300
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The Iceland Northern Lights Call Out
This special 5-night trip combines three popular hotels in Iceland, and increase your chances of seeing the Northern Lights.
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from £2,000
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The Ultimate Iceland and Icehotel Aurora Adventure
If you have seen the James Bond Film “Die Another Day” you would, like many, be fooled into believing the ICEHOTEL was in Iceland, when in fact it is in Swedish Lapland!!
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from £3,350
Iceland luxury holidays: FAQs
What makes your exclusive aurora holidays so special?
All our Iceland luxury holidays are tailor-made. We design every day and every activity around you and your interests.
Want to don crampons and discover secret glacial caves? Or eat at the best fish restaurants in Reykjavik? Or take a helicopter ride to see Iceland’s raw and rugged landscapes from a new perspective? It’s all possible on an Iceland northern lights tour.
These holidays combine luxurious hotel and cabin stays, a private guide and the most thrilling Icelandic activities.
What can I see and do on Iceland luxury holidays?
Here’s a selection of the sights and activities you can enjoy on a luxury trip to Iceland:
- Take a helicopter tour to see Iceland’s spectacular scenery before landing on top of the majestic Eyjafjallajökull Volcano.
- Go on exciting northern lights excursions with an expert guide. Seek out dark, cloudless skies where the aurora borealis is most likely to appear.
- Hike across the Land of Ice and Fire on a private guided tour. Explore glaciers, volcanoes, moss-covered lava fields and the iceberg lagoon.
- Learn about astronomy in Hotel Ranga’s own observatory. Or go on a geography field trip like no other at the interactive LAVA Centre.
- See the sights of the Golden Circle on a private super jeep or self-drive tour. Experience the dramatic beauty of Thingvellir National Park, the Kerid Crater and Gullfoss Waterfall.
- Relax at the Blue Lagoon with exclusive spa treatments. Or venture off the beaten track to discover geothermal springs few tourists get to see.
- Go horseback riding through the Icelandic wilderness. Then, up the adrenaline on a buggy safari across black sand beaches and icy tundra.
- Sail the Atlantic Ocean on a whale-watching tour. Or take a northern lights night cruise from Reykjavik, to see twinkling city lights and the aurora borealis dancing above.
Tell us which of these activities you’d like to experience on your Iceland holiday — along with any others — and we’ll work them into your itinerary.
What accommodation options are there?
On an Iceland luxury holiday, you can stay in exclusive hand-picked hotels. Places like Hotel Ranga, with its night sky observatory and resident astronomer. Or the family-run Skálakot Manor Hotel, with 14 rooms and suites, an on-site spa and horse-riding stables.
We also have a selection of wilderness cabins for you to choose from. Some are architectural and contemporary, with huge windows through which to view the northern lights. Some are built in a traditional, log cabin style, with roaring fires and hot tubs under the stars.
When is the best time to book a luxury holiday to Iceland?
That all depends on what you want to do while you’re there.
In September and October, you get to see Iceland in a blaze of autumn colour. You can also go on a self-drive tour around the north of Iceland before winter conditions make this more difficult.
From December, you’re more likely to experience snowy landscapes and frozen waterfalls. Longer nights also increase your chances of seeing the northern lights.
Other activities — like whale-watching, snowmobiling and ice-caving — are also dependent on the season. So talk to us about your preferred activities and we’ll recommend the best time of year to visit.
Will I definitely see the northern lights on my luxury holiday to Iceland?
Unfortunately, we can’t make guarantees. As a natural phenomenon, the northern lights are unpredictable. However, we do everything we can to maximise your chances of seeing the aurora borealis during your stay in Iceland.
We book you into exclusive accommodation in the Icelandic wilderness where there’s very little light pollution. We arrange aurora wake-up calls so you don’t sleep through the light show.
You can also embark on northern lights excursions with an expert aurora guide. Your guide will seek out beautiful scenery and cloudless skies to ensure an unforgettable northern lights experience.
What do your luxury northern lights holidays to Iceland include?
Our Iceland luxury holidays include:
- Accommodation
- Private airport transfers
- Your choice of private tours and activities
- Breakfast, half-board or full-board dining (depending on your preference)
- 4×4 car hire for self-drive tours
Please note that our tours don’t include flights. But if you’d like advice on the best airlines and airports to use when visiting Iceland, just ask. We’ll be happy to help.
Can I customise my luxury trip to Iceland?
Absolutely. We can tailor our exclusive aurora holidays to meet your requirements. We can also extend your Iceland northern lights holiday to include other Nordic destinations:
Why should I book my Iceland luxury holiday with Aurora Nights?
Book your Iceland northern lights holiday with Aurora Nights and you can count on:
- Insider knowledge — we’ve been planning Icelandic holidays for over 15 years, so we have the connections and insider knowledge to show you a lesser-seen side of the island
- Tailor-made trips — the Aurora Nights team will create a bespoke holiday, worthy of a special occasion and perfectly tailored to you
- Exceptional experiences — with private tours, exclusive accommodation and bucket-list adventures, our tours include the very best Iceland has to offer
- Expert guides — our experienced local guides know Iceland’s geography, history and culture inside out — they’re also great at tracking down the northern lights
Whether you book an exclusive aurora break, a self-drive trip, an escorted tour or a classic short break in Iceland, we promise to make it an experience you’ll remember forever.
How do I book my trip?
Select one of the tours above and make an enquiry. We’ll use this tour as the starting point for your tailor-made trip. Alternatively, get in touch with the Aurora Nights team to build a bespoke Icelandic adventure from scratch
Reviews
See what our clients say
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
Brilliant short break. Hotel Ranga was lovely, excellent food. Managed to see the Northern Lights as well! Iceland on the whole was quite expensive but a lovely place to visit, the people were very friendly.
Linda Palmer
I found Aurora nights just through a google search. Alex, my Aurora expert was so helpful in helping us have the perfect trip to the Arctic. He had personal experience of the activities and places to visit there that would make our trip really special. This followed through to a particularly unforgettable and wonderful holiday. Everything was sent to us with care and attention before hand and we were supported by the team throughout our holiday. All of the recomendations were wonderful especially the Ice Hotel, dog sledding and of course the beautiful Northern Lights. The transportation arrived on time every time. I would highly recomend this company for their experience in the field and their due care and attention to you as a customer. It was faultless and we had the most awesome time.
Heatherbelle Bates
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
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
A fantastic short break which fulfilled all expectations. Well organised with a polished delivery, we could not have asked for more. The accommodation was perfect for us and the guides knowledgeable and helpful. Every day was packed with adventure, each lasting longer than scheduled but we were never rushed; the guides took pride in showing and explaining their beautiful country. We would certainly use Weekend a la carte again and recommend them to others.
Carol Mumford
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
Hotel Ranga was perfect, with amazing food. It is in the middle of nowhere, very quiet and with the weather being bad there wasn’t the possibility of leaving the hotel in the evening so mightn’t suit all for that reason. Super Jeep tour we thoroughly enjoyed with 2 lovely guides.
Hotel Borg was in the perfect location. For us, one night in Reykjavik would be ample.
Blue Lagoon was a wonderful experience only heightened by the appearance of the northern lights on our walk home from dinner. All in all we had the best holiday and we plan to return to Iceland hopefully sooner rather than later.
Lisa McAleer
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