Experience Iceland’s Magical Northern Lights- February 23-March 1, 2026

February 25, 2025

Your journey begins with a flight to Iceland, where youโ€™ll settle into Reykjavรญk and explore the cityโ€™s charming streets, harbor, city hall, Parliament building, and cathedral on a guided walking tour. In the evening, set sail on a Northern Lights cruise into the darkness of Faxaflรณi Bay, keeping an eye out for the dazzling aurora borealis dancing across the sky. Explore Icelandโ€™s famous Golden Circle, home to the Geysir thermal area, and double-cascade Gullfoss waterfall, and Thingvellir National Park. Visit the Lava Exhibition Center to learn about Icelandโ€™s volcanic history, before walking behind the rushing Seljalandsfoss waterfall for a one-of-a-kind view before continuing onto Vรญk. Travel along Icelandโ€™s south coast, where youโ€™ll walk the volcanic sandy beach of Reynisfjara, see the dramatic cliffs of Dyrhรณlaey, and visit the Skรณgar Museum to explore turf-built homes and artifacts. Marvel at the powerful Skรณgafoss waterfall before standing at the base of the massive Sรณlheimajรถkull glacier. Cruise through the Jokulsarlon glacial lagoon, where giant icebergs float on the water, and keep an eye out for playful seals. Finally, journey to the Reykjanes Peninsula, home to the Blue Lagoon, ending your adventure with a farewell dinner and one last night in Reykjavik.


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Day 1: February 23, 2026, Overnight Flight: Youโ€™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 โ€” one of natureโ€™s most dazzling light displays, also known as the northern lights.

Day 2: February 24, 2026, Reykjavรญk, Iceland- Tour Begins: Welcome to Icelandโ€™s capital city, Reykjavรญk. Make yourself comfortable at your hotel before refueling with breakfast. This afternoon, get acquainted with old town Reykjavรญk 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 Faxaflรณi Bay in search of the aurora borealis.

Day 3: February 25, 2026, Reykjavรญk- Golden Circle-Vรญk: Travel the Golden Circle this morning to experience natural wonders, including the explosive Geysir thermal area and the double-cascade Gullfoss waterfall. Youโ€™ll also experience the famous Thingvellir National Park, where youโ€™ll stand upon the crest of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. In the afternoon, stop at the Lava Exhibition Center and delve into Icelandโ€™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 before continuing onto Vรญk. Drive, or venture on foot, into the stillness of rural Iceland in search of the northern lights. Youโ€™ll enjoy three nights of searching to increase your likelihood of catching a glimpse of these elusive lights.

Day 4: February 26, 2026, Vรญk-Reynisfjara-Vรญk: Begin your day with journey to Reynisfjara, a volcanic sandy beach surrounded by basalt formations and home to thousands of nesting sea birds. Look out over the natural rock formations at Dyrhรณlaey, a small peninsula of volcanic origin towering over the ocean. Next, visit the Skรณgar Museum and discover its turf-built homes and artifacts. Afterward, stand in awe before the impressive Skรณgafoss waterfall, one of Icelandโ€™s biggest and most beautiful waterfalls. Cap off your day with a visit to Sรณlheimajรถkull Glacier, Icelandโ€™s fourth largest glacier. After dinner, gaze at the sky in search of the northern lights.

Day 5: February 27, 2026: Vรญk-Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon-Vรญk: This morning, travel through the area of Vatnรคjรถkul National Park to Jรถkulsรกrlรณn glacial lagoon and marvel at all the floating icebergs. Explore this extraordinary landscape as you search for seals swimming in cold waters. Enjoy even more breathtaking scenery on your way back to Vรญk. After dinner, continue searching for the northern lights dancing across the night sky.

Day 6: February 28, 2026: Vรญk-Blue Lagoon-Reykjavรญk: 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 Reykjavรญk for your farewell dinner and overnight stay.

Day 7: March 1, 2026: Reykjavik- Tour Ends: Depart for home with many incredible memories of your time in Iceland.

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