This is a budget-friendly trip for families who want to pack in as much as they can in a short amount of time. Includes 3-nights in an apartment located in a great spot for seeing Iceland's highlights.
This family short break is designed to maximise your time, arriving early in the morning into Keflavik Airport and leaving in the afternoon/evening. You will have the opportunity to experience some of the famous Icelandic highlights and natural wonders on this well-paced adventure. Our team are always happy to adapt the itinerary to suit your requirements.
The apartment accommodation at Stracta Hotel is ideal for families who want to stay together, with the option of self-catering.
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Location
Iceland
Duration
3 Nights
Available dates
Sep - Mar
Price per person (excl. flights)
£2,000*
Overview
Highlights
- Perfect accommodation for the family in a prime location for exploring and Northern Lights sightings
- Epic superjeep adventure
- On-hand advice to build an itinerary that suits your requirements
What’s included
- 3 nights at Stracta Hotel in a two-bedroom apartment with breakfast and Northern Lights alerts
- Kia Sportage or similar for two drivers
- Superjeep day trip
- Personally designed itinerary to suit your request
A note on flights
While flights are not included in the holiday price, our team will happily provide a quote and arrange them for you. Simply ask one of our Travel Experts for details of the available options.
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1
Golden Circle Tour
Arrive into Keflavik early morning and pick up your hire car before making your way to the Golden Circle for a day exploring some of Iceland’s most famous locations. Stop for lunch before heading to your accommodation, Stracta Hotel, which will be your home for the next three nights. Here, you will check into your two-bedroom apartment and take some time to relax, with the possibility of seeing the Northern Lights in the evening.
Day 2
Superjeep Adventure
Today it is time to take a break from driving and head out with our trusted suppliers, Southcoast Adventure. Experience one of their most popular superjeep adventures, including a visit to Thorsmork – a nature reserve in the Icelandic highlands. This is a great opportunity to take in the incredible scenery and learn more about this fascinating country from your knowledgable driver/guide. In the afternoon, relax in the hotel’s sauna and hot tub.
Day 3
Waterfalls, Beaches and Volcano Tour
After breakfast, take the car for a drive along the beautiful south coast of Iceland, where you will discover famous waterfalls and beaches, including the stunning black sand beaches of Vik. If you need a little warming up, there is a Lava Centre and Lava Show available, for the whole family to learn more about Iceland’s volcanic past and the power of nature.
Day 4
Returning Home
Have a leisurely morning before heading to Reykjavik. If you have booked an evening flight, you can park the car for the day and explore the city before heading back to the airport in the late afternoon. If you want to extend your stay and spend the night in Reykjavik we can easily organise this for you, just ask our team. All of our packages are able to be adapted and tailored to your needs.
Where You'll Stay
Stracta Hotel
Stracta Hotel in the small town of Hella, South Iceland, is perfectly located just an hour drive from Reykjavik and close to the south coast’s major attractions.
Gullfoss Waterfall, the Great Geysir and Thingvellir National Park are all within easy reach.
There are a total of 166 rooms, and guests can choose from self-catering apartments or rooms with either private or shared bathroom facilities. Some options feature a private hot tub, but all guests are welcome to use the hotel saunas and hot tubs, located in the hotel garden. Enjoy the stunning views of Eyjafjallajökull and Hekla as you dine in the hotel restaurant, where all guests can enjoy complimentary buffet breakfast.
Stracta Hotel is stylish, minimalist accommodation in a highly convenient location which still offers the chance to see the northern lights – they offer wake up calls when they show up.
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Find out what our customers say
Northern lights tour reviews
Cannot thank this company enough. Our break to Iceland was the second time we’ve let them organise everything for us and once again they didn’t disappoint. Everything ran seamlessly and the organised tours were wonderful. This company knows what they are doing. If you want to experience the geysers, the volcano, the northern lights and all the other exciting things that Iceland has to offer then this is the company to use.
Carol Wrack
1. Gourmet Cabins was excellent and Johan was a friendly and knowledgeable host. The food, cabins, hot tub and sauna were brilliant.
2. Dog sledge was a fantastic experience and we were given the opportunity to drive our own sledge
3. Snow Mobile – really got off the beaten track and into the spectacular mountains
4. Saw the Northern Lights twice in two days. There is no description that can really do them justice
Nigel Longton
My wife and I had an awesome and memorable trip to Iceland thanks to Alex at Aurora Nights. Alex tailored the itinerary to exactly what we wanted to see and chose excellent hotels to stay at. We totally enjoyed the city of Reykjavik and the many beautiful waterfalls. He went above and beyond to not only recommend sights to see around the Golden Circle and Ring Road, but also mapped it out so we were prepared to drive through the country during unpredictable weather and road conditions. And we were especially pleased to see the Northern Lights on our visit. Alex was very flexible to make changes to our plans and choosing the wonderful Sky Lagoon to replace our tickets for the Blue Lagoon due to the closure from the volcanic activity. We highly recommend Alex and Aurora Nights.
Lisa Kovens-Harris
Dear Abigail, We have safely returned from Iceland and we wanted to say a huge and sincere thank you for all the plans that you put into place to make this one of the most memorable holidays we have ever had. It was simply beautiful each and every day. The cabin was idyllic and so cosy and warm. The tour guides were so knowledgeable and friendly and the scenery was breathtaking. All the arrangements worked so well and we will remember the trip for a long time to come.
Thank you once again.
Gillian Griffiths
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
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
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
Superb holiday to Iceland, well organised, advice regarding trips informative and far exceeded our expectations (Glaciers and ice Cave) run by South Coast. Hotel Ranga is a lovely hotel, perfect to see Northern Lights (which we did see on our 3rd night), very comfortable, food excellent, staff helpful and informative. SouthCoast Adventure tour company were excellent, guides knowledgeable, and clearly very experienced.
Helen Middleton