- Tour Operator:
- Arctic Adventures
- Max group size:
- 18
- Physical rating:
- Age range:
- 8 to 99
- Operated in:
- English
- Tour id:
- 93945
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Capture the incredible Northern Lights on camera
- Stop at Deildartunguhver, a hot spring in Reykholtsdalur
- Explore the famous Golden Circle in Southern Iceland
- Hike one of the largest glaciers in Europe, the Vatnajokull
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Snaefellsnes Peninsula - Arnarstapi, Kirkjufell, Djupalonssandur
- Day 2 West Iceland - Deildartunguhver, Reykholt, Hraunfossar
- Day 3 The Golden Circle & South Coast - Geysir, Gullfoss, Thingvellir, Skogafoss, Reynisfjara
- Day 4 Ice Caving and Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon - Vatnajokull, Skaftafell
- Day 5 Glacier Walk and the South Shore - Fjadrargljufur
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Transport
Where You'll Stay
Customer Photos
Operated by Arctic Adventures
Arctic Adventures is a leading Icelandic tour operator with over 30 years of experience servicing clients in adventure tours in Iceland. Our tour company offers a great selection of guided adventure tours in Iceland, including glacier tours, self-drive, group, incentive, mountain climbing, ice climbing, cross country skiing and more. We have a tour for people of all ages. If you or your travel group is looking for an adventure with environmental sustainability and your safety in mind, Arctic Adventures is a good choice as the tour operator for your next Iceland vacation.
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodGood
Kristine· March 21st, 2024Overall the guides and drivers were excellent - in their knowledge, driving safety, preparing the group for activities that were next on the list. The only down time during the day was some of the distances between stops. But not an issue as we were... Show moreTrip date: March 2024- ASAndrew· January 9th, 2024I loved our late December tour. I would recommend it and would do it again. There are two things that I wished I had known before the trip. 1) Obviously the Northern Lights are difficult to predict. I didn't realize though that ratings for the... Show moreTrip date: December 2023
- MOMichael· November 16th, 2023Fantastic with awesome guides.Trip date: November 2023
- JBJohn Daniel· November 15th, 2023Amazing experience, all the help received online from agents was great . The tour guides Wilhelm Gudjarn and Vjeran and guides for caves like Angelica and hiking too were awesome . I would definitely recommend this to my friends.Trip date: October 2023
- RSRebecca· November 15th, 2023I did a two and three day combo tour with my 11 year old daughter. It was packed with so many things to do. This tour was a great mix of action and sightseeing. Our guides were so friendly, knowledgeable, and fun! Highly recommend!Trip date: November 2023
- VPVictoria· November 12th, 2023Airport pick up and drop off will be much better appreciated if provided. Costs will not be a factor for us if offered.
Arctic Adventures commented on this reviewDear traveler, Thanks a lot for taking the time to provide us with this wonderful feedback. We are delighted to hear the tour went smoothly for you. As for the airport pickups, we'll consider adding this service to our tours. We are looking forward... Show more
Trip date: November 2023 - RRRafael· November 10th, 2023My recent experience with Arctic Adventures was quite disappointing, and I would rate it a 2-star. There were several issues that need addressing: 1. The northern lights tour that was supposed to be included never happened. We were only able to see the... Show moreTrip date: November 2023
- AVAnnemiek· November 1st, 2023We hebben een onvergetelijke reis gehad. Alle communicatie vooraf verliep heel voorspoedig. We deden de 5-daagse tour. Eerst twee dagen met Kristian als bestuurder en daarna drie dagen Karl. De sfeer was goed en IJsland is fantastisch. Bedankt voor de... Show moreTrip date: October 2023
- MGMarco Antonio· October 25th, 2023Overall very professional team. The most effiecient way to know that beutifull country. Hotels of Artic Adventures very neat and confy. Pitty when weather dont help. And refund will not cover your expectations. But despite this highly recomended.Trip date: October 2023
- NWNastassja· June 13th, 2023Most incredible 5 days of my life. we got stuck in a snow storm on day 3, and plans changed but i could not have cared less. Ice cave hike was a highlight, plus all the incredible people we meet along the way. tour guide was so knowledge. could not... Show moreArctic Adventures commented on this reviewDear Nastassja, Thanks a lot for taking the time to leave us this wonderful review. We are delighted to hear the tour was great for you. We are looking forward to seeing you again on one of our tours sometime in the near future! Warm wishes from... Show moreTrip date: March 2023
Dates & Availability
Pay-by-instalments
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- Get Instant ConfirmationSunday19 May, 2024Thursday23 May, 2024EnglishMultiple Room Types$1,576
- Get Instant ConfirmationFriday24 May, 2024Tuesday28 May, 2024EnglishMultiple Room Types$1,576
- Get Instant ConfirmationThursday30 May, 2024Monday3 Jun, 2024EnglishMultiple Room Types$1,576
- Monday3 Jun, 2024Friday7 Jun, 2024EnglishBased on Shared RoomSee Similar Tours For These Dates$1,720
- Saturday8 Jun, 2024Wednesday12 Jun, 2024EnglishBased on Shared RoomSee Similar Tours For These Dates$1,720
- Wednesday12 Jun, 2024Sunday16 Jun, 2024EnglishBased on Shared RoomSee Similar Tours For These Dates$1,720
- Thursday20 Jun, 2024Monday24 Jun, 2024EnglishBased on Shared RoomSee Similar Tours For These Dates$1,720
- 3 Other Unavailable Departures
- Get Instant ConfirmationSunday23 Jun, 2024Thursday27 Jun, 2024EnglishMultiple Room Types$1,720
- Get Instant ConfirmationThursday27 Jun, 2024Monday1 Jul, 2024EnglishMultiple Room Types$1,720
- Wednesday3 Jul, 2024Sunday7 Jul, 2024EnglishBased on Shared RoomSee Similar Tours For These Dates$1,720
Frequently Asked Questions
- When is the best time of the year to take this tour?
This tour only runs at optimal times during the year to ensure that the skies are dark enough to see the lights to their full effect. The sighting is heavily dependent on the cloud cover and the activity of the Aurora. This is often down to chance, and any time of the year that this tour runs offers an equal chance of a sighting.
September and October are the months we would recommend to anybody who prefers to avoid the extreme cold of an Arctic winter. November and December are very much a time of change in the Arctic and heralds the arrival of the first major snows of the winter. The snow does bring quite a bit of cloud cover but the shorter days also bring darker skies which increases the amount of time during which the Aurora might be visible. January to March are probably the three most popular months for Aurora hunting because they bring long dark nights and plenty of snow to play in during the daylight hours while you wait for darkness to fall! - Am I guaranteed to see the Northern Lights?
Northern Lights (called the Aurora Borealis) is a naturally occurring phenomenon. The appearance of the Northern Lights is notoriously difficult to predict any further in advance than about two hours before it happens. Therefore, it is important to understand that the tour operator won’t be able to guarantee the perfect weather conditions while on the tour. Every endeavour will be made to ensure that travellers stand the best chance of a Northern Lights viewing.
That being said, Arctic Adventures have ensured that this tour is packed with plenty of other once in a lifetime experiences. You will have the opportunity to visit the Deildartunguhver hot spring, explore the Golden Circle, see the mighty Seljalandsfoss waterfall and take on a glacier hike. - Is there a hotel list available?
All accommodations used on this tour will be 3-star hotels with private bathrooms. We are unable to provide a set hotel list for this tour as all accommodations are subject to change.
- I'm a solo traveller, is there a single supplement?
If you would prefer a private room on the tour, there is a single supplement available for an additional cost which you can select on the booking page after you have chosen the departure you are interested in.
However, if you do not mind sharing, you will share a room with another traveller of the same gender for no additional cost. - When and where does the tour end?
On the last day of the tour after doing the Glacier Hike, you will return to Reykjavík between 20:00 and 23:00 depending on weather conditions where the tour will end.
- When and when does this tour start?
Pick up is from 09:00 from your hotel or a nearby meeting point in Reykjavík. This will be confirmed with Arctic Adventures once you have a confirmed booking.
- What is the age range of the passengers?
The passenger's ages on the tour range from a minimum of 10 years to 75+ years old which unfortunately means that infants and children under 10 years old are unable to join the tour.
- Do I need a visa?
As a tour booking website, TourRadar cannot organise visas for you on your behalf as the visa requirements are regularly being updated and vary for the nationality of one traveller to the next. It is for this reason that we recommend checking with your local embassy or consulate website for the latest up to date information.
- Are flights included?
Flights before and after the tour are not included in the tour price and you need to arrange these separately by yourself once your tour is guaranteed. As we specialise in organising the best tours around the world for you, we are unable to advise on flight prices or book flights on your behalf. If you have not already booked your flights we recommend checking out the following link which is powered by Skyscanner - https://flights.tourradar.com
- Can you arrange a pre/post accommodation on this tour?
Unfortunately, pre and post accommodation with Arctic Adventures is not available for this tour so you will need to contact the hotel directly to organise your accommodation.
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