With the launch of Easyjet's direct flight to Akureyri in North Iceland, this exciting new package includes the highlights of this beautiful, less explored part of Iceland. The Northern Iceland Weekend Aurora Escape goes from Friday - Monday.
This weekend trip will have you floating in natural geothermal baths, hunting for Northern Lights, and taking part in winter activities such as snowmobiling and dog sledding. To top it off, you’ll see the spectcular sites of Myvatn, and Europe’s most powerful waterfall – Dettifoss.
Location
Iceland
Duration
3 Nights
Available dates
Jan - Mar
Price per person (excl. flights)
from £2,000
Overview
Highlights
- A perfect Northern Lights Geospa combination trip
- Snowmobiling and Husky sledding activities
- Visits to some of the most stunning locations in the North
- Luxury hotel to enjoy
- Built around the direct flights with Easyjet
What’s included
- 3 Nights accommodation in a centrally based hotel with Breakfast included
- Transfers
- Snowmobiling and Husky Sledding excursions
- Sightseeing day trip to see Lake Myvant, Godafoss and Dettifoss
- Northern Lights and Geosea trip
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
Arrive in Iceland
Arrive into Akureyri, Iceland’s second city, and get transferred to your central hotel. Take the afternoon to relax and explore you surroundings
Day 2
Dog Sledding and Snowmobiling Adventure
In the morning you will be picked up and taken on your first winter-based excursion doing some snowmobiling, then in the afternoon you will get the opportunity to try husky sledding. Enjoy an early dinner before heading out on an adventure in search of the Northern Lights, and enjoy a soak at the amazing Geosea spa. Maybe even watch the Northern Lights as you float and relax in this incredible natural spa!
Day 3
Waterfalls and Northern Lights
After all the activities of yesterday you have a slightly more sedate day today where you will head out to Myvatn with a guide and see some of the most famous sites in this part of Iceland. You’ll visit Lake Myvatn, Godafoss, and Dettifoss – the most powerful waterfall in Europe. In the evening you will have time to relax or perhaps you might like to add on another Northern Lghts trip to maximise your chances.
Day 4
Returning Home
Have a relaxed morning before checking out and getting your transfer back to the airport for your flight home.
Where You'll Stay
Kea Hotel Akureyri
Nestled in the heart of Akureyri, a town in Northern Iceland, Hotel Kea stands as an iconic landmark. Offering 104 tastefully decorated rooms that echo the hotel’s rich history, the hotel offers standard and deluxe rooms, including a top-floor suite with panoramic views of Akureyri town and Eyjafjörður fjord. As the only four-star hotel in Akureyri, Hotel Kea provides a high level of comfort, featuring parquet-floored rooms with warm brown tones, fully-equipped coffee stations, and luxurious amenities.
Mulaberg Bistro & Bar, the in-house restaurant, offers the best of Icelandic cuisine in a relaxing atmosphere. Breakfast, with its wide selection of freshly baked bread, cold cuts, and Icelandic delicacies, welcomes guests to a culinary experience. The hotel’s elegant interiors pay homage to its history, and modern amenities include a flat-screen TV, complimentary Wi-Fi, tea/coffee facilities, and en suite bathrooms. Mulaberg Bistro & Bar offers diverse lunch and dinner menus with French, Italian, and Danish influences.
While lacking an on-site spa, guests have discounted access to a nearby facility. Hotel Kea invites you to explore Akureyri’s cultural landmarks, outdoor pool, and marina, promising a blend of history, elegance, and contemporary comfort.
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Reviews
See what our clients say
We had the most fabulous time and everything worked like clockwork. The guides were extremely knowledgeable and extremely competent. The food was excellent and the experiences, especially Husky Homes, were brilliant. We saw the aurora lights at the mountain top in Abisko where the photography tour will be an enduring memory of a wonderful time. I would very much recommend Weekend a la Carte as a proficient tour operator.
Mark Nicholson
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
Fantastic trip with great hosts & made even more special by seeing the Northern Lights twice!!
Wendy Naphine
We had a fantastic 4 nights that included glaciers, waterfalls, geysers, the aurora borealis and more! Lovely hotels, especially Hotel Ranga. We filled every moment and felt thoroughly invigorated on our return.
Frances Harrington
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
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
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