Let the Aurora hunt begin…
Contradictory to what many might think, an expertise guidance is not necessary in order to see the northern lights!
Don’t misunderstand us, guidance is always appreciated (otherwise we would not be able to offer all of our guided Northern light tours!), but what’s needed to see the auroras in Iceland isn’t so complicated. It needs to be dark, cold and finally the sky needs to be as clear as possible (no clouds, please).
Now, the first two points are usually not a problem during winter in Iceland. It’s cold and dark most of the time. But the sky is very unpredictable. One minute, clouds would cover the stars and the auroras. But the next minute, there might be a “hole” in the clouds where the auroras would shine through for some time.
This is the moment when the flexibility of having your own car comes in handy!
In this tour, we offer you both the change of participating in a scheduled tour with an expert guide (on your arrival evening), where hopefully you will gain some best practice tips on how to see the northern lights. Use that information during the next evening – where you will be staying at an amazing hotel in the middle of the Golden Circle area, away from all city lights, and a car available that you can use to get to the best available viewing point.
During the day, you can explore the amazing attractions surrounding the Golden Circle area, such as Geysir Hot Spring, Gullfoss waterfall, Thingvellir national park and many more.
This package combines northern lights hunting with some great accommodation and the flexibility of having your own car.
What happens if the conditions for northern lights viewing are not favorable?
The northern lights are a natural phenomenon and sightings can never be guaranteed. In the unlikely case of you not seeing any northern lights during your Iceland stay, you will at least hopefully have enjoyed some amazing nature, the vibrant city of Reykjavik and the attractions all around the Golden Circle area.
This package is operated between 01.Oct and 31.Mar, except between 17-25.Dec.
In this tour, we offer you both the chance of participating in a scheduled tour with an expert guide (on your arrival evening), where hopefully you will gain some best practice tips on how to see the northern lights. Use that information during the next evening – where you will be staying at an amazing hotel in the middle of the Golden Circle area, away from all city lights, and a car available that you can use to get to the best available viewing point.
During the day, you can explore the amazing attractions surrounding the Golden Circle area, such as Geysir Hot Spring, Gullfoss waterfall, Thingvellir national park and many more.
This package combines northern lights hunting with some great accommodation and the flexibility of having your own car.
Included
- Accommodation for 2 nights at Thingholt Center Hotel and 1 night at Grimsborgir apartments. Breakfast included.
- Northern lights coach tour on your first evening in Iceland
- Northern lights cocktail at Thingholt Hotel
- Car rental of your choice including VAT, CDW, one authorised driver and unlimited mileage for 2 days (possibility to extend at extra cost).
- Road Map
- All booking and service fees
- All taxes
Not included
- Gasoline
- Meals
- Optional Tours
- International flights
- Transfers to/from airport
Center Hotel Thingholt
Thingholt Hotel is an elegant 4 star hotel, located in the heart of downtown Reykjavik. The building, which originally accommodated the Ísafold printing factory from 1943, has now been converted into an exclusive design hotel and is a great example of Icelandic contemporary design.
More information about Thingholt Hotel
Grimsborgir apartments
Located close to the most stunning sights in the Golden Circle area of Iceland, the Grímsborgir Luxury Guest Houses are a great option when wanting a quality accommodation. You will sleep in a 56 m2 apartment, with a bedroom, living room, kitchen and bathroom.
More information about Grimsborgir luxury apartments
Price per person in EUR
valid 01.Oct 2012 - 31. Mar 2013
| Car cat. | Example of car | 2 adults in 1 DBL | 3 adults in 1 DBL + 1 SGL* | 4 adults in 2 DBL | 5 adults in 2 DBL + 1 SGL* |
| 1 | Toyota Yaris or similar | 286,- | 299,- | 250,- | N/A |
| 2 | Toyota Auris or similar | 291,- | 302,- | 252,- | 282,- |
| 3 | Toyota Avensis or similar | 312,- | 316,- | 263,- | 290,- |
| 5 | Toyota Rav4 or similar | 351,- | 342,- | 282,- | 306,- |
| 5.1 | Toyota Rav4 Automatic or similar | 361,- | 349,- | 282,- | 310,- |
| 7.1 | Toyota Land Cruiser automatic or similar | 398,- | 373,- | 306,- | 324,- |
*SGL supplement included in the price.
Children rate
Valid when one child shares a double room with 2 adults:
- Children 2-11 years old: EUR 30,- per night (-> Add the total to the rate for 2 Adults in 1 DBL)
- Children 12 years and older pay full price as adults.
Please note children's accommodation consists of an extra bed/mattress on the floor.
Prices may change without prior notice. If an incorrect price has been listed, we reserve the right to refuse, cancel or limit any order placed at the incorrect price.
Commission category: 6
Included
- Accommodation for 2 nights at Thingholt Center Hotel and 1 night at Grimsborgir apartments. Breakfast included.
- Northern lights coach tour on your first evening in Iceland
- Northern lights cocktail at Thingholt Hotel
- Car rental of your choice including VAT, CDW, one authorised driver and unlimited mileage for 2 days (possibility to extend at extra cost).
- Road Map
- All booking and service fees
- All taxes
Not included
- Gasoline
- Meals
- Optional Tours
- International flights
- Transfers to/from airport
