Iceland’s Magical Northern Lights

7 Days/6 Nights includes 11 meals

Oct 26, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026

Our bucket list trip to see the Northern Lights feels like stepping into a dream you didn’t know your eyes could hold. Imagine standing under a vast Arctic sky, the air crisp and quiet, when suddenly ribbons of green, violet, and pink begin to dance above you. The aurora doesn’t just appear—it moves, shimmers, and pulses as if it’s alive, putting on a private show just for you.

You might find yourself bundled in layers in a remote corner of Iceland, far from city lights. The darkness becomes part of the magic, making every flicker of color more vivid. Maybe you’re sipping something warm, breath visible in the cold, heart pounding a little as the sky transforms.

It’s not just about seeing the lights—it’s the anticipation, the stillness, the connection to nature at its most raw and beautiful. Some nights you wait, scanning the sky, learning patience. And when it finally happens, it feels earned.

This isn’t just a trip; it’s a moment that stays with you. Long after you leave, you’ll remember how small you felt, in the best possible way, beneath a sky that refused to be ordinary

Experience the “land of fire and ice” and chase the aurora borealis across an ethereal wonderland. In the dark of the night, search for the northern lights as you drift along on an evening starlit cruise. Travel the “Golden Circle,” home to renowned natural wonders, and spend time at Thingvellir National Park, gaze at Gullfoss waterfall, and see the explosive geothermal fields at Geysir. Explore Skógar Museum and see traditional turf-built homes. Walk on a black volcanic sand beach. See Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon filled with floating icebergs. Relax in the warm, mineral-rich water of the Blue Lagoon. Spend your days surrounded by natural wonders and your nights in search of the elusive dancing lights.

Included Highlights

• Reykjavík
• Northern Lights Cruise
• Search for the Northern Lights
• Golden Circle

Must-See Inclusions

• Search for nature’s dazzling display on a northern lights cruise in Reykjavík.
• Venture out into the countryside outside of Vík for 3 nights in search of more aurora borealis sightings.
• See Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon, filled with floating icebergs.
• Relax in the warm, mineral-rich water of the Blue Lagoon.

Cultural Experiences:

• Visit the stunning seaside palazzo Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild and its gardens.
• Learn the secrets of perfume making during a hands-on workshop.
• Explore one of the world’s oldest and most famous carnivals.

Culinary Inclusions:

• Experience the energy at the geothermal fields of Geysir.
• Explore Skógar Museum, covering all aspects of Icelandic life.
• Learn about the volcanic nature of the island of Iceland during a visit to the Lava Exhibition Center.
• Straddle two continents while exploring Thingvellir’s rugged rift valley.

Includes escorted motorcoach with driver and guide, 7 nights accommodation, meals and sightseeing as shown.

Day: 1

Overnight Flight

You’re on your way to Iceland, a land and culture forged by fire and ice. Where steaming lava fields and massive glaciers sculpt mountains and valleys, leaving thundering waterfalls and plunging fjords. In this land of many natural wonders, enjoy the rare opportunity to search for the aurora borealis — one of nature’s most dazzling light displays, also known as the northern lights.*

Day: 2

Reykjavík, Iceland

Breakfast & Dinner Centerhotel Plaza

Welcome to Iceland’s capital city, Reykjavík. Your hotel room is available as soon as you arrive so you can make yourself comfortable before refueling with breakfast. This afternoon, get acquainted with old town Reykjavík on a walking tour with a local guide to see the harbor, city hall, the Parliament building, and the nearby cathedral dating back to 1796. Gather with your fellow travelers at a popular restaurant for dinner featuring Icelandic cuisine. This evening, take an adventurous northern lights cruise** and sail into the darkness of Faxaflói Bay in search of the aurora borealis.*

Day: 3

Reykjavík – Golden Circle – Vík

Breakfast & Dinner Hotel Dyrholaey

Travel the Golden Circle this morning to experience natural wonders, including the explosive Geysir thermal area and the double-cascade Gullfoss waterfall. Venture to the famous Thingvellir National Park and stand upon the crest of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. In the afternoon, stop at the Lava Exhibition Center and delve into Iceland’s past and present volcanic eruptions. Afterward, witness Seljalandsfoss, a rushing waterfall where you may walk behind the water for unique views from the inside out. Next, continue on to Vík. Drive, or venture on foot, into the stillness of rural Iceland in search of the northern lights. You’ll enjoy three nights of searching to increase your likelihood of catching a glimpse of these elusive lights.*

Day: 4

Vik – Reynisfjara – Vík

Breakfast & Dinner Hotel Dyrholaey

Begin your day with a journey to Reynisfjara, the volcanic black sand beach famous for its basalt columns and rugged sea stacks just offshore. Next, visit the Skógar Museum and discover its turf-built homes and artifacts. Afterward, stand in awe before the impressive Skógafoss waterfall, one of Iceland’s biggest and most beautiful waterfalls. Cap off your day with a visit to Sólheimajökull Glacier, Iceland’s fourth largest glacier. After dinner, gaze at the sky in search of the northern lights.*

Day: 5

Vik – Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon – Vík

Breakfast & Dinner Hotel Dyrholaey

This morning, travel to Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon, filled with floating icebergs. Explore this extraordinary landscape and search for seals swimming in cold waters. After dinner back in Vík, continue searching for the northern lights dancing across the night sky.*

Day: 6

Vík – Blue Lagoon – Reykjavík

Breakfast & Dinner Centerhotel Plaza

Drive along the south shore towards the Reykjanes Peninsula. Known for its rugged landscape, lava fields, and numerous hot springs, the peninsula is home to the Blue Lagoon. Take a dip in the warm, mineral-rich waters of the geothermal pool, located in the heart of a dramatic lava field. Return to Reykjavík for your farewell dinner and overnight stay.

Day: 7

Reykjavík – Tour Ends

Breakfast

Depart for home with many incredible memories of your time in Iceland.

$3799 DOUBLE

$4549| Single

Plus airfare.  Airfare can be booked 11 months in advance.

Call 516 248 3496 or email wisewomentravelellen@gmail.com for more info.

Deposit of $1000 for the tour, and full payment for the airfare required within 5 days of booking. Travel insurance optional and recommended $256 per person.

What’s special about Wise Women Travel trips:

This group is a perfect way for you to travel and not have to go alone.

• Small congenial groups
• New to the group? Make friends to travel with
• Have your own room; or share.  Even if you are on your own, you’re not alone.  We are always looking out for you.
•  Join us from anywhere  – Airfare from many cities