Northern Lights tour in Iceland
Highlights
Reykjavik | Northern Lights | Golden Circle | Hvolsvollur Valley| Thingvellir National Park | Gullfoss Waterfall | Skógafoss waterfall | Reynisdrangar | Reynisfjara beach | Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon | Skaftafell National Park | Vatnajokull ice cap | Blue Lagoon | Silfra Fissure snorkellingTravel Team
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Small group adventure
What is a small group adventure?It's a great way to travel! Whether you are traveling on your own, with a partner or with friends, a small group trip is a fantastic way to see the world. You'll travel on a fixed itinerary that has been designed to help you discover the best of region. From the known highlights, the hidden gems that you won't find in the guidebooks.
Itineraries run on set departure dates, accompanied every step of the way by an English speaking local group leader. You chose the itinerary and the date that suits you best and you book on.
Why travel on a small group adventure?
Small groups allow us to explore where larger tour groups can't. Our maximum group size of 16 travelers allows us to use local transport to get from A to B, to visit rural villages, spend time with the locals and even stay at a local home overnight, and it allows us to give our travelers genuine, real life experiences of the countries we are visiting; what you'll be doing and how you'll travel depends entirely on your chosen itinerary.
Is an adventure right for me?
The word adventure means something different to everyone, and our range of trips reflects that. Whether you want to explore local markets, visit out of the way temples and meet local people or go on an early morning safari drive searching for the 'big five', we'll have a trip for you. If you are looking for a physical challenge such trekking the Kokoda Track or summiting Kilimanjaro, we can help with that too.
So what can I expect on this trip?
This is a classic style of small group adventure. You'll find your trip combines a good mix of included activities and free time, with some meals included as per your itinerary. We don't want you to feel chaperoned, it's your vacation not ours. Your group leader will be on hand to assist with organising anything you might wish to do in your free time, but how you spend it is up to you. Anything listed as included in your itinerary will be included in trip price; whereas anything listed as optional will be at an additional cost should you wish to take part.
These trips are great value, including things that you would struggle to organise independently, such as a night at a homestay in a remote village, or local guides around a remote place of interest. Transport will be a combination of private vehicle and public transport, whichever is the most appropriate for the route we are traveling; this might include train, plane, camel, tuk tuk, bicycle, boat…
On a majority of these trips you'll stay in 2-3 star accommodation, locally owned and reflective of the region you are traveling through. All solo travelers will be automatically roomed on a twin share basis with another group member of the same sex, unless you opt to pay for your own room at time of booking. There are no compulsory single supplements for solo travelers willing to share. Single rooms aren't available on camping trips, and you will be expected to help out with camp tasks such as setting up and breaking down your camp.
Can I book my flights with you?
Yes! We are a fully ATOL bonded tour operator meaning that we can book flights from the UK as part of your vacation package. Just ask us for a quote including flights when you make your inquiry.
Responsible tourism
As the pioneers of responsible tourism, we screen every trip so you can travel knowing your vacation will help support conservation and local people.

Activity: Tourism is booming in Iceland and this tour actively encourages travelers to chat with local guesthouse owners and other travelers and to purchase local Icelandic produce, gifts and crafts.
UK office: It all starts at home so we have first worked at reducing our carbon footprint in our UK offices. Through energy conservation measures and recycling policies, we are proud to be actively reducing the waste produced and our impact on the environment. We support various projects all over the world to try and give something back to the places we visit.
The Impacts of this Trip
Accommodation and meals: Our small group size allows us to stay in small family-run guesthouses in Hvolsvöllur and Höfn that cannot benefit from coach tours and other mass tourism due to their limited size.
Community: Our local Icelandic Tour Leader will share insights into local customs and traditions and if you’re lucky, they may treat you to a rendition of popular folk songs.
Group size: This small group tour has a maximum of 12 participants, meaning that we have a low impact on the communities we visit and are able to ensure that we do not disrupt or lead to the displacement of local people as far as possible.


Activity: Tourism is booming in Iceland and this tour actively encourages travelers to chat with local guesthouse owners and other travelers and to purchase local Icelandic produce, gifts and crafts.
UK office: It all starts at home so we have first worked at reducing our carbon footprint in our UK offices. Through energy conservation measures and recycling policies, we are proud to be actively reducing the waste produced and our impact on the environment. We support various projects all over the world to try and give something back to the places we visit.

The Impacts of this Trip
Accommodation and meals: Our small group size allows us to stay in small family-run guesthouses in Hvolsvöllur and Höfn that cannot benefit from coach tours and other mass tourism due to their limited size.
Community: Our local Icelandic Tour Leader will share insights into local customs and traditions and if you’re lucky, they may treat you to a rendition of popular folk songs.
Group size: This small group tour has a maximum of 12 participants, meaning that we have a low impact on the communities we visit and are able to ensure that we do not disrupt or lead to the displacement of local people as far as possible.

6 Reviews of Northern Lights tour in Iceland
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2020 by Karen Jenkins
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Walking on a Glacier and getting to really see the beauty of Iceland!
2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Dress Warm!! I had a ski jumper on and many layers!
3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes - we stayed with locals and supported the economy and tried to leave no footprints!
4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
It was better than I could have expected and I didn't see the Northern lights! I had gone to see them - it didn't happen but the trip was so wonderful - it didn't matter!!
Reviewed on 08 Mar 2020 by Ian Standeven
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
It was great to get out of the city and see some of the sights of Iceland. The fact this was done in a small group (11) of like minded people from a range of backgrounds made it all the more enjoyable.
2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Most if not all shops and restaurants accept/prefer payment by card, meaning you do not need to carry much cash with you. Food and drinks are pretty expensive, we were advised to buy sandwiches for lunch from supermarkets. Not only was this cheaper, but also meant we were able to eat on the drive so had
more time at stops.
3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Our tour guide Thor was great, and being local meant he had a knowledge of the island. The fact the guide at the glacier had lived within a few miles most of his life, he was able to explain how the glacier had changed.
4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Very good tour, highly recommended
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2019 by Mike Howe
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
The ice cave and glacier hike were the high point of the vacation, unbelievable.
2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Do everything.
3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2019 by Michelle Romano
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
A small tour group which made it easy for us to get to know each other and have a good time
2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes!
4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Excellent!
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2019 by Sarah Medley
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
The landscape of Iceland was beautiful.
2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Be flexible the weather can change your plans... pack warm clothing!
3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes we stayed on farms and ate local produce.
4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Perfect we loved it!
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2019 by Diane Weston
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Walking to the glacier in the snow and rain
2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Make sure you have the correct clothes for the weather
3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Local people all have businesses aimed at the tourists.
4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Excellent experience in a lovely country, only thing to make it 100% would be to see the northern lights.
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