Northern Lights City Break

Ready for your northern lights city break? Board your Icelandair flight to Reykjavík from the UK and start your holiday. Check in at your hotel in Reykjavík and get comfortable for your stay in Iceland. Check-in times range between 2 - 3pm, however hotels generally can store your bags while you take a stroll and explore the charm and allure of Old Town Reykjavík and enjoy the Nordic vibe of the world’s northernmost capital. There's plenty of lovely restaurants to choose from for a bite to eat. If you have more time, check out our wide range of tours and activities, including whale watching and horse riding. 

Today your northern lights break really gets started. Spend the day at your leisure. Come late evening, your tour will begin and takes you to the best viewing location for that night, as decided by Mother Nature. The northern lights might appear just outside of Reykjavík or perhaps from the middle of a lava field an hour's drive into the countryside. Every tour is unique, which is part of the adventure and your guide will use the most up-to-date weather and solar activity reports to plan your route. Coaches are equipped with free Wi-Fi. Departures range from 9 to 10pm, depending on the time of year, with hotel pick-ups beginning at 30 minutes prior. The northern lights are a natural phenomenon and their appearance cannot be guaranteed.

Please Note: If your tour is cancelled due to unfavourable weather conditions, or your tour operates as scheduled without any northern lights sightings, you have the option of joining the tour the following night for free (subject to availability). If your tour is cancelled due to weather conditions and you’re unable to reschedule, you may request a full refund for the included northern lights tour only.

Make the most of your short break in Iceland with a day of free time to use as you please. Either explore what our capital has to offer or customise your trip with day tours and experiences like our popular Golden Circle tour or a visit to the Sky Lagoon. You will also have time to enjoy the cosy cafes and lively local nightlife.

Not ready to go home? If you want to extend your time in Iceland, you can add an extra day in Reykjavík or the surrounding area. There is plenty to see and do within the city centre, or you could choose to venture out and experience the breathtaking Icelandic nature for yourself. Relax in the soothing waters of the Blue Lagoon, head out on a South Coast adventure to see glaciers and black sand beaches, or try whale watching for an unforgettable encounter with Icelandic wildlife. With the option to extend your trip by up to 30 days, you can build the Iceland holiday that’s perfect for you.

It's time to head to Keflavik for your return flight home with Icelandair. We look forward to welcoming you onboard again soon!