The Northern Lights glowing above Skogafoss waterfall in Iceland. Photo by Snorri Þór.
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seljalandsfoss, vattenfall, sydkusten, island
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svartifoss, island
fjadrargljufur, island, sydkusten
islandshäst, island, sydkusten
jökulsarlon, sydkusten, island
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Photo by Snorri Þór.

Southern Iceland with Northern Lights

4-5 Nights from $1,000

Oct - Mar
4-5 Nights
from $1,000

Winter trip

A perfect trip for those with limited time, offering the chance to experience Iceland’s wild beauty under the Northern Lights. With a car, it’s easy to chase the auroras and explore icy glaciers, lava fields, and natural hot springs. 

Departures 2025-26: All year; daily or weekly

Direct flights from Boston (BOS), Chicago (ORD), Denver (DEN), Minneapolis (MSP), New York, (JFK), Orlando (MCO), Seattle (SEA) and Washington DC (WAS). Connecting flights from other airports in the USA is also available.

Please note: On this vacation we cannot guarantee that you will see the aurora. While driving around Iceland there is a lot less light pollution which enables you to see the lights in a different way with the best time of the year to see the Aurora being between late august to mid-april.

Aurora visibility is often dependent on cloudiness so if you want to be on your toes and know when to keep an eye out, check out the Icelandic Aurora forecast.


Total driving distance: 610 miles (60-210 miles/day)

Package includes

package includes:

Round trip tickets to Iceland including taxes and luggage
4-5 nights’ accommodation with breakfast
4-5 days rental 4WD car with unlimited mileage and CDW insurance
Itinerary with must-see stops and travel tips (PDF)
Support from Iceland travel specialists before and during your trip
Access to a local helpline during your stay in Iceland
Protected under Sweden’s statutory travel regulations

add ons:

Choose a different rental 4WD car (standard: Suzuki Jimny 4WD or similar)
Add entry to the Blue Lagoon or Sky Lagoon

Our prices:

Prices are per person, based on double occupancy.
We offer the lowest available rates on flights, hotels, and rental cars. Prices vary, so try different dates for the best deal.

Payment:

24-hour money-back guarantee.
A 20% deposit is required at booking. The remaining balance is due 30 days before departure.
A small fee applies when picking up the rental car at Keflavik Airport, payable at the time of pickup.

Map

package highlights:

Black lava beaches in Reynisfjara
The Golden Circle
The waterfall Seljandsfoss
Bath in the Blue lagoon

Day description

Day Dep.

Flying to Iceland from the US

How your flight affects your trip *

If your package includes flights: Your trip starts the night before Day 1. You’ll fly out at night and arrive in Iceland the next morning (local time). When booking, the system will show one extra night because of the overnight flight.

If you're booking your own flights: Make sure your flight arrives in Iceland on Day 1 of your trip.

Day Day 1

The Blue Lagoon – Hveragerdi

blue lagoon, iceland

You arrive at Keflavík airport where you pick up your rental car. Kick off your Iceland vacation by taking a dip in the world famous Blue Lagoon straight from the airport (must be booked in advance). The Lagoon is like a crystal blue oasis in the midst of barren lava landscapes on the way from the airport to Reykjavík, and gets its water from springs over 6561 feet below the surface of the Earth. Enjoy the warm (91–102°F) and mineral rich water in the outdoor pool, or make use of the geothermic indoor pool, sauna and restaurant as well.

Re-energized from bathing in the healing waters of the Blue Lagoon, make your way to your hotel in Hveragerdi for your first night in Iceland.

Day Day 2

Hveragerdi - Hella/Hvolsvöllur - Kirkjubæjarklaustur

seljalandsfoss, waterfall iceland

After breakfast at your hotel, leave the capital city and travel south following road no 1 (riksveg 1). You will pass through the towns Hveragerdi, Selfoss and Hella. East of Hvolsvöllur you will reach the two waterfalls Seljandsfoss and Skógafoss, two stops not to be missed. At Skógar you will also find a museum giving interesting insights into how Icelandic people lived in the past as well as in current times. You can also explore the glacial tongue Solheimajökull and the bird cliffs of Dyrhólaey, where many migrating sea birds nest, among them the famous puffins during spring and summer.

The black lava beaches on the South Coast are renowned, and you can take a walk along the Reynishverfi beach or on the little beach in the village Vik. Be careful when walking too close to the waves, their powerful pull can easily drag a person out to sea!

After Vik you pass through the black sand dessert Mýrdalssandur and later the enormous lave field Eldhrayn, which was formed during the big volcanic outbreak in 1783. You later arrive at Kirkjubæjarklaustur, a small town in beautiful surroundings. You can stop here to take a look at the so-called ”church floor”, formed by strange basalt cliff formations reminiscent of a lime floor and situated just east of town. Overnight stay in or nearby Kirkjubæjarklaustur.

Day Day 3

Kirkjubæjarklaustur - Vatnajökull - Kirkjubæjarklaustur - Vík

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Start you third day by driving to the area at the foot of the Vatnajökull glacier. On the way west you can see Dverghamrar, a belt of basalt columns a few kilometres from Kirkjubæjarklaustur. Continue east from here over Skeidarásandur, a wonderful viewpoint with views over Europe’s larges glacier, Vatnajökull.

Past this wide stretch of dessert is Skaftefell National park, a beautiful area resting at the foot of the Vatnajökull glacier known for its unique natural flora and lush green vegetation, like an oasis between the black desert and the glacier. There are a number of walking paths you can take from here, for example through the park to the beautiful Svartifoss waterfall, or to the edge of the glacial tongue Skaftafell. Further east you get he the magical glacial lagoon Jökulsárlon, where enormous icebergs released from the glacier float in the still blue water. It is possible to take a boat trip of 30-40 minutes here to get right in between the icebergs.

Drive back via Kirkjubæjarklaustur to Vík or nearby, where you stay overnight.

Day Day 4

Vík - Gyllene Cirkeln - Reykjavík

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During today you will visit some of the most famous and interesting attractions Iceland has to offer. Follow road no 1 through Hella until you pass the river Thjórsá, and then continue on in the direction of Fludir. If there is enough time and you are interested we recommend a visit to the volcanic crater Kerið as well as the historically important Skálholt.

From there continue on to the world famous geothermic area of Geysir, where Strokkur, the most active of the geysers, has regular outbreaks every 5 minutes. Close by the Geyser area is the majestic waterfall Gullfoss, ”the golden waterfall”, many described as Iceland’s most beautiful. Next stop is Þingvellir national park, an area interesting both historically and due to its fascinating geology, as it’s the meeting point of the North American and European continental plates. Overnight stay in Reykjavík.

Day Day 5

Return home (4 nights) or extra day in Reykjavík

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Breakfast at the hotel. Return either early in the morning or in the afternoon. You drive from Reykjavík to Keflavík Airport (approximately 45 minutes) and leave the car at the airport when departing.

If you have chosen to extend your trip by an extra night then you will have some extra time to explore the most northerly capital city in the world. Stroll around town and discover an array of restaurants, cafés and cosy shopping streets. Culture vultures will find that the city offers a wide range of museums to explore. The evening can be spent tucked away in a cosy pub or throwing some moves on a rocking dance floor. Reykjavík is known for its buzzing night life.

Day Day 6

Return home (5 nights)

Return flights either early in the morning or in the afternoon. Drive from Reykjavík to Keflavík airport (approx. 45 mins) and leave the car there in connection with your return flight.

Rental cars

HL
Doors
Persons
Luggage
Transmission
Hyundai iX35 4WD
Hyundai iX35 4WD
highland: Yes
5 doors
5 persons
3 luggage
Automatic transmission
Hyundai iX35 4WD
Hyundai iX35 4WD
highland: Yes
5 doors
5 persons
3 luggage
Automatic transmission
Kia Sorrento 4WD
Kia Sorrento 4WD
highland: Yes
5 doors
5 persons
5 luggage
Automatic transmission
Land Rover 4WD
Land Rover 4WD
highland: Yes
5 doors
7 persons
luggage
Manual transmission
Nissan Pathfinder 4WD
Nissan Pathfinder 4WD
highland: Yes
5 doors
5 persons
5 luggage
Automatic transmission
Nissan X-trail 4WD
Nissan X-trail 4WD
highland: Yes
5 doors
4 persons
4 luggage
Automatic/Manual transmission
Suzuki Grand Vitara 4WD
Suzuki Grand Vitara 4WD
highland: Yes
5 doors
5 persons
3 luggage
Manual transmission
Suzuki Jimny 4WD
Suzuki Jimny 4WD
highland: Yes
3 doors
4 persons
1 luggage
Manual transmission
Suzuki Swift 4WD
Suzuki Swift 4WD
highland: No
5 doors
4 persons
2 luggage
Automatic/Manual transmission
Toyota Landcruiser 4WD
Toyota Landcruiser 4WD
highland: Yes
5 doors
5 persons
4 luggage
Automatic transmission

 Accommodation standards

Accommodation – This package includes hotel rooms/high standard guest houses with a private bathroom/WC.

Comfort

With

Our Comfort category offers charming rooms in country hotels, guesthouses, or farmhouses, all with private bathrooms. These accommodations provide the perfect place to unwind after a day of exploring Iceland and to recharge before another day of sightseeing. Each morning, enjoy a daily breakfast buffet, included with every night’s stay.

Examples: Hótel Klettur, Hótel Dyrhóley, Hótel Hallormsstaður.

We help you with your trip

Staff

Jenny Hartwich

Sales Agent [email protected] +1 833 521 4324
Staff

Diana Pajkic

Sales Manager [email protected] +1 833 521 4324