Book with confidence - our Simply Travel policy offers additional flexibility, above and beyond our standard Terms and Conditions.
There are few better places than Iceland for hunting for the northern lights. Have you seen them yet ?
The Aurora Borealis, one of nature’s most spectacular exhibitions of beauty, is a natural phenomenon with the season for most likely sightings from late August to end of March. NASA scientists have predicted the best possible conditions for seeing the Northern Lights in the current decade.
It's not just the Northern Lights that make Iceland the best winter holiday destination. During your visit, spend time snowmobiling on glaciers, visit the steaming geysers or relax in the geothermal Blue Lagoon. You can customise your trip with day tours from the popular Golden Circle tour to horse riding through a landscape of volcanoes and lava fields. Plus you will have time to enjoy the cosy cafes, lively nightlife and the cool Nordic culture of Reykjavik.
Included
- Return flights on Icelandair Economy Standard Class from London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Manchester, Glasgow and Dublin
- Checked in baggage 23kg and hand luggage 10kg
- 3 nights accommodation in a standard room at chosen hotel (extra nights available in the booking engine)
- Breakfast included at selected hotels as noted during the booking process.
- Northern Lights Hunt with Reykjavik Excursions on the evening of day 2 (coaches equipped with free WiFi). The tour is about 3 hours with following departure times depending on season. Please be ready in time for your pick up in front of your hotel or at a designated pick up point!
25.Aug - 30.Sep departure at 22:00 (pick up from hotels at 21:30)
01.Oct -14.Mar departure at 21:00 (pick up from hotels at 20:30)
15.Mar - 15.Apr departure at 22:00 (pick up from hotels at 21:30)
- Sign up for Saga Club and earn 3,400 Saga Points on round-trip flights included in all Icelandair Holidays packages.
Conditions
- Online offer only
- Northern Lights City Break departures on sale until October 2022, subject to availability
- Advertised lead price per person is based on lowest available airfare and two persons sharing a standard guest room at Hotel Cabin for three night’s duration. Lead price travel period Jan - Mar 2022 with limited availability on selected dates. Price and departure day can vary depending on your Icelandair gateway.
- Minimum stay in Iceland is three nights, with a maximum stay of seven nights
- Not included with this holiday package: Meals and services not mentioned in itinerary; FlyBus airport transfers between Keflavík International Airport and Reykjavik.
- Minimum age requirement: 18 years at all hotels except Icelandair Hotel properties at 20 years, if not accompanied by parent or custodian.
- The Northern Lights are a natural phenomena and their appearance cannot be guaranteed.
- All general inquiries, including change or cancellation requests, must be submitted online.
- The booking engine can only process one room type per booking.
- Click here for full Icelandair Holidays terms and conditions.
Insurance
Personal insurance is not included and is highly recommended.
Financial Protection
Icelandair Holidays packages are ATOL protected. When you buy an ATOL protected air holiday package from Icelandair Holidays you will receive a package confirmation and flight e-tickets from us confirming your arrangements and your protection under our Air Travel Organiser’s Licence number 4560. In the unlikely event of our insolvency, the CAA will ensure that you are not stranded abroad and will arrange to refund any money you have paid to us for an advance booking. For further information visit the ATOL website.
itinerary
Check in at your hotel in Reykjavik 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 Reykjavik 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. Check out our wide range of tours and activities, including whale watching and horse riding.
Spend the day at your leisure. Northern Lights Hunt tour is booked for late evening and takes you to the best viewing location, as decided by Mother Nature. The Northern Lights might appear just outside of Reykjavik 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 unfavorable 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.
It is not just the Northern Lights that make Iceland the best winter holiday destination. You can customise your trip with day tours from the popular Golden Circle tour to snorkelling a fissure between two tectonic plates or spend time snowmobiling on glaciers, visit the steaming geysers or relax in the geothermal Blue Lagoon. You will also have time to enjoy the cosy cafes and lively local nightlife.
It's time to head to Keflavik for your return flight home with Icelandair. We look forward to welcoming you onboard again soon!
