8-Day Iceland Northern Lights Ring Road Tour from Reykjavík
About this activity
Chase the Northern Lights over 8 days on Iceland's Ring Road from Reykjavík. Includes Northern Lights boat tour, Golden Circle, South Coast, Crystal Ice Cave or glacier hike, Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, Lake Mývatn, and whale watching in Eyjafjörður.
Highlights
- Full Iceland Ring Road over 8 days from Reykjavík
- Northern Lights boat tour from Reykjavík Old Harbour
- Golden Circle: Þingvellir, Geysir, and Gullfoss
- South Coast: Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, and Reynisfjara black sand beach
- Glacier hike on Vatnajökull (September) or Crystal Ice Cave (October to mid-April)
- Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach
- Wilderness Center, Stuðlagil Canyon, and Goðafoss
- Lake Mývatn, Dimmuborgir, and Námaskarð geothermal area
- Whale watching in Eyjafjörður
- Free Northern Lights retry voucher (valid 3 years) if auroras aren't seen
Full description
Travel Iceland's Ring Road over 8 days from Reykjavík on a winter-season tour built around Northern Lights viewing. The tour runs September to April, with overnights at remote countryside hotels chosen for low light pollution and aurora visibility.
The route covers the Golden Circle (Þingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss), the South Coast (Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Reynisfjara), Vatnajökull National Park, Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach, the Eastfjords, the Wilderness Center, Stuðlagil Canyon, Lake Mývatn, Goðafoss, Eyjafjörður, and West Iceland's Borgarfjörður region.
Included activities are a Northern Lights boat tour from Reykjavík, a glacier hike on Vatnajökull (September) or Crystal Ice Cave visit (October to mid-April), and a 3-hour whale watching boat tour from Eyjafjörður. If the Northern Lights don't appear during the tour, you receive a free retry voucher valid for 3 years on any Arctic Adventures Northern Lights tour.
Seven nights of hotel accommodation with private bathroom are included, along with breakfast each morning, English-speaking guide, and minibus transport with free WiFi.
Included / Excluded
- Pickup and drop-off in Reykjavík
- 7 nights of hotel accommodation with private bathroom
- Guided minibus tour
- Breakfast each morning
- English-speaking guide
- Guided tour in minibus
- Free WiFi on the bus
- All required safety equipment
- Northern Lights boat tour from Reykjavík
- Glacier hike on Vatnajökull (September) or Crystal Ice Cave visit (October to mid-April)
- Whale watching in Eyjafjörður
- Free photos with the Northern Lights
- Free Northern Lights retry voucher (valid 3 years) if auroras aren't seen during the tour
- Flights to and from Iceland
- Airport transfers
- Lunches and dinners
- Earth Lagoon / Forest Lagoon entry (optional extra)
- Single room supplement (for solo travelers wanting a private room)
- Hiking boot, waterproof jacket, and waterproof pants rental (must be reserved in advance)
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses and gratuities
Meeting point
Start Location
Reykjavík, Iceland
Important information
Know before you book
- Winter-season tour: runs September to April only
- Northern Lights are weather-dependent and not guaranteed; a free retry voucher is included (valid 3 years)
- Whale watching success rate is 98% but not guaranteed
- Solo travelers must select the single room supplement for a private room; otherwise you may share with another solo traveler of the same gender
Know before you go
- Pack warm, waterproof layers and sturdy hiking boots
- Bring a camera and spare batteries for the Northern Lights
- Allow time for Reykjavík pick-up and return transfers
Cancellation policy
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Reviews
Experience of a lifetime We had an absolutely incredible experience on this 6-day tour of Iceland! From breathtaking landscapes to flawless organization, everything exceeded our expectations. Each day was filled with adventure, with stops at stunning locations - glaciers, waterfalls, black sand beaches and the mesmerizing Northern Lights! Our guide (Throstur) was extremely professional, attentive and knowledgeable about every detail of the country. The itinerary was well-planned, striking the perfect balance between adventure and comfort. I highly recommend this experience to anyone looking to explore Iceland authentically and stress-free. A truly unforgettable trip, thank you Artic Adventures!
Fantastische gletsjerwalk met onze guide Anja van Arctic. Ze vertelde ons veel over de gletsjer en er was genoeg tijd voor het maken van foto’s. Was hier ook heel behulpzaam bij. Ze heeft oog voor de hele groep en of iedereen oké is. Top!
Une expérience magnifique avec Kévin et Rob pour une randonnée + escalade sur glacier durant 6h30. C'était une journée magique, et ils ont été absolument adorables, sympathiques et à l'écoute, tout en étant très compétents. 5 étoiles c'est trop peu pour ce qu'on a vécu :) Merci infiniment. Dodo et Lulu