Northern lights
Spectacular Northern lights trips
Iceland is the ideal place to search for this natural phenomenon. Sightings are most likely in the evening hours from September to March. Browse our best northern lights vacations below and start planning your trip.
Take a trip to Iceland to see the Northern lights
The aurora borealis is a beautiful natural wonder that lights up Iceland’s skies each year. However, the lights can be unpredictable, and visibility depends on factors like clear skies, low light pollution, solar activity and of course the weather.
Our ready-made northern lights travel packages include flights, accommodation and tours, giving you a chance to see this natural wonder in person.
These vacation packages are customizable, meaning you can create a trip that includes whatever you’re interested in. You can design your dream Icelandic vacation by adding other experiences and tours in the booking process or after your reservation is complete.
If you have any questions about our packages, you can also find some answers here.
The best Northern lights season is from September to mid-April.
The darkest months in Iceland are from November to the end of February which gives you a longer possible window of seeing the lights. It is best to see the lights when the sky is clear and it is completely dark.
Ribbons of light
Experience the magical lights of the winter sky and dance with them as the collision occurs.
Iceland is one of the best places in the world to view this awesome natural wonder.
Head to remote locations away from light pollution and make the most out of your visit.
