5 Day Iceland's Northern Lights from $599*
Independent Package Includes
- Round trip flights New York or Boston-Reykjavik, Reykjavik-New York or Boston
- Other departure cities available at the time of booking with Gate 1 Travel for a fee.
- Airline taxes & fuel surcharges
- 3 nights accommodations Reykjavik.
- Breakfast daily♦
♦ Breakfast available for an additional cost on Day 2, approximately US $15 - $30 per person
Special Features
- Search the skies for the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis), among the most spectacular phenomena on earth
Please note: Northern Lights tour is subject to correct weather conditions and sightings cannot be guaranteed. If the tour is cancelled locally, another Northern Lights tour will be offered on the evening of Day 3 or Day 4. The Northern Lights tour departs in the late evening and may not return until after midnight
Is This Trip Right for You?
This independent program allows the flexibility to explore on your own. Affordable optional sightseeing excursions are available to enhance your trip.
How to Book
- To redeem your voucher call 215-315-3955. Our reservations center is open Monday through Friday 9am-9pm EST and Saturday 9am-5pm EST. Please have the passport names and vouchers of each traveler handy.
- Remember to mention that you are calling in regards to the 5 Day Iceland's Northern Lights package and book no later than December 12, 2023.
- When making your reservation, be sure to discuss optional tours with a reservation specialist.
Hotels/Plans Available for Departure Dates
(Hotels may vary based on departure day of the week)
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Hotel Cabin | Reykjavik | |
Hotel Klettur | Reykjavik |
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Grandi by Center Hotels | Reykjavik | |
Centerhotel Plaza | Reykjavik |
Available Dates
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Wed, Sep 18 | $899* | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Thu, Oct 03 | $899* | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wed, Oct 30 | $849* | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Thu, Nov 21 | $799* | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wed, Dec 18 | $949* | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Wed, Jan 08 | $699* | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Thu, Jan 09 | $799* | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sun, Jan 19 | $699* | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Thu, Jan 23 | $849* | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sun, Feb 02 | $849* | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wed, Feb 12 | $899* |
2024 Dates & Prices Single Supplement: $400 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Thu, Oct 03 | $949* | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wed, Dec 18 | $1099* | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Wed, Jan 08 | $899* | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Thu, Jan 09 | $849* |
Not Included:
Breakfast on day 2, transfers, optional tours and gratuities.
Additional Information:
Please note that optional tours are only available for pre-purchase up to 8 days prior to your departure and will not be available to book locally.
If booking the optional Reykjavik City Tour, passengers should select flights that arrive no later than 8 AM on day 2.
Northern Lights tour is subject to correct weather conditions and solar activity. Sightings cannot be guaranteed. If the tour is canceled locally, we will attempt to offer another Northern Lights tour on an alternate evening, conditions permitting. The Northern Lights tour departs at approximately 8:30 PM from Oct 1 - Mar 14, and 9:30 PM from Sep 1 - Sep 30 & Mar 15 - Apr 30. The tour may not return until after midnight. All optional tours offered with this package end before the Northern Lights tour begins and can be done on the same day.
Accommodation Details:
Triple rooms are not available for this package.
Sunday & Wednesday Departures will be accommodated at Hotel Cabin (plan C), Centerhotel Arnarhvoll (plan B) or Grandi by Center Hotels (plan A)
Thursday Departures will be accommodated at Hotel Klettur (plan C), Centerhotel Plaza (plan B) or Centerhotel Midgardur (plan A)
Passengers traveling abroad require a passport valid for six months beyond their travel dates. All travelers are responsible to check if a visa is required for all countries on their itinerary. For visa information, check our Visas page.
Is This Trip Right for You?
Meals may be expensive as most of Iceland's food is imported. Affordable optional sightseeing excursions are available to enhance your holiday. Most flights arrive to Iceland between 4-7 AM, however hotel check-in begins at 2 PM. Only the pre-purchase of a hotel night will guarantee early check-in. For important information about selecting flights to Iceland, click here.
Please note that walking tours are conducted on often uneven, icy terrain. DAY 2 - Arrive in Iceland, Northern Lights Evening Tour DAY 3 - Full Day in Reykjavik DAY 4 - Full Day in Reykjavik DAY 5 - Depart Iceland Optional Tours are only available for pre-purchase up to 8 days prior to your departure and will not be available to book locally. |
Please note that walking tours are conducted on often uneven, icy terrain. DAY 2 - Arrive in Iceland, Northern Lights Evening Tour DAY 3 - Full Day in Reykjavik DAY 4 - Full Day in Reykjavik DAY 5 - Depart Iceland Optional Tours are only available for pre-purchase up to 8 days prior to your departure and will not be available to book locally. |
Please note that walking tours are conducted on often uneven, icy terrain. DAY 2 - Arrive in Iceland, Northern Lights Evening Tour DAY 3 - Full Day in Reykjavik DAY 4 - Full Day in Reykjavik DAY 5 - Depart Iceland Optional Tours are only available for pre-purchase up to 8 days prior to your departure and will not be available to book locally. |
Gate 1 Travel itineraries may contain suggestions for activities for your leisure time; these suggestions do not constitute a recommendation nor an endorsement of any specific service provider and the decision to participate in any such activities should be made independently.
This tourist class hotel is located nearby Reykjavik's main shopping street, Laugavegur.
Hotel Details- Tours purchased while travelling may cost an extra 10% or more
- Tours often sell out. Avoid disappointment
- Save your cash. Credit card processing may not be possible locally
- Travel insurance only covers services purchased prior to departure
- Book Online or call to book these tours up to 1 week before your departure
- The day the optionals operate varies by the day of the week
The Blue Lagoon, Iceland’s unique natural pool of mineral-rich geothermal water, located in the middle of a lava field in the pure, beautiful Icelandic wilderness, is not to be missed. A combination of fresh and sea water of 100-110°F, surrounded by magnificent mountain ranges, is ideal for wading and soaking in the shallow 3-5 foot waters, (swimming not required), while the air temperature ranges from 25-55°F.
The facility is a modern building with clean changing rooms and showers, skin care facility, and gift shop. Included in your price are entrance to the Blue Lagoon, use of towel, silica mud mask and first drink of your choice. Food is available in snack bars and fine dining restaurants on site; plus a selection of smoothies, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages can be purchased in the Lagoon Bar, so there’s no need to leave the water!
Upgrades to the Premium Package can be booked upon check in at the Blue Lagoon. The Premium package includes all features of the Comfort Package with the addition of an algae mask and the use of a bathrobe and slippers.
Children under 2 are not permitted in the Blue Lagoon.
The Blue Lagoon optional tour may not be available to book locally. In order to guarantee availability, you must pre-book this tour at least 8 days prior to your departure.
Time will be advised when you receive your documents. Please be ready at your pick-up point 15 minutes prior to your tour’s departure time. Approximate tour duration is 5 hours. Drop off to be advised locally.
Day #3 | 01 Sep 2023 - 31 Dec 2024 | $129.00 |
The Golden Circle tour showcases some of Iceland's most popular tourist attractions including the country's best known natural, cultural, and historic sites. From Reykjavik, visit Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site where the tectonic plates of Europe and North America meet and one of the world's oldest parliaments was founded in 930 AD. Then visit the Geysir geothermal area, home of the famous Geysir and Strokkur hot springs. The Strokkur hot spring erupts every 5 minutes or so, making it one of the most active geysers in the world. Then, on to the Gullfoss waterfall, the queen of Iceland's waterfalls, tumbling down a deep gorge. Next stop is a visit to the Friðheimar greenhouse where you will learn about the magic behind growing delicious, pesticide-free tomatoes with the aid of geothermal heat and bumblebees
Tour departs at 9:00 am. Please be ready at your designated pick up location as described on your voucher 30 minutes prior to departure. Approximate tour duration is 8 hours.
*The order of sightseeing may vary depending on season.
Day #4 | 01 Sep 2023 - 31 Dec 2024 | $105.00 |
Enjoy this detailed and comprehensive introduction to Reykjavik's past and present. Reykjavik's renowned charm and bustling life is brought to light while viewing the city's main attractions by bus. Visit landmarks such as the Pearl for unrivaled views over Reykjavik and the Northern lights Center. View Hofdi House where Reagan and Gorbachev met to end the Cold War, and see Hallgrimskirkja church, an iconic Reykjavik landmark. End your tour at Harpa Concert & Conference Hall where you can choose to stay in downtown Reykjavik on your own, or return to your hotel. Gain invaluable insight into the Icelandic society and how Reykjavik has developed from a small fishing village into a modern capital.
Tour departs approximately at 10:00 am*. Please be ready at your designated pick up location as described on your voucher 15 minutes prior to departure. Approximate tour duration is 3 hours.
The order of sightseeing for Reykjavik City Tour may vary depending on day
*Flights should arrive by 8 am if booking the tour on day 2
Day #2 | 01 Sep 2023 - 31 Dec 2024 | $49.00 |
The Blue Lagoon, Iceland’s unique natural pool of mineral-rich geothermal water, located in the middle of a lava field in the pure, beautiful Icelandic wilderness, is not to be missed. A combination of fresh and sea water of 100-110°F, surrounded by magnificent mountain ranges, is ideal for wading and soaking in the shallow 3-5 foot waters, (swimming not required), while the air temperature ranges from 25-55°F.
The facility is a modern building with clean changing rooms and showers, skin care facility, and gift shop. Included in your price are entrance to the Blue Lagoon, use of towel, silica mud mask and first drink of your choice. Food is available in snack bars and fine dining restaurants on site; plus a selection of smoothies, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages can be purchased in the Lagoon Bar, so there’s no need to leave the water!
Upgrades to the Premium Package can be booked upon check in at the Blue Lagoon. The Premium package includes all features of the Comfort Package with the addition of an algae mask and the use of a bathrobe and slippers.
Children under 2 are not permitted in the Blue Lagoon.
The Blue Lagoon optional tour may not be available to book locally. In order to guarantee availability, you must pre-book this tour at least 8 days prior to your departure.
Time will be advised when you receive your documents. Please be ready at your pick-up point 15 minutes prior to your tour’s departure time. Approximate tour duration is 5 hours. Drop off to be advised locally.
Day #3 | 01 Sep 2023 - 31 Dec 2024 | $129.00 |
The Golden Circle tour showcases some of Iceland's most popular tourist attractions including the country's best known natural, cultural, and historic sites. From Reykjavik, visit Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site where the tectonic plates of Europe and North America meet and one of the world's oldest parliaments was founded in 930 AD. Then visit the Geysir geothermal area, home of the famous Geysir and Strokkur hot springs. The Strokkur hot spring erupts every 5 minutes or so, making it one of the most active geysers in the world. Then, on to the Gullfoss waterfall, the queen of Iceland's waterfalls, tumbling down a deep gorge. Next stop is a visit to the Friðheimar greenhouse where you will learn about the magic behind growing delicious, pesticide-free tomatoes with the aid of geothermal heat and bumblebees
Tour departs at 9:00 am. Please be ready at your designated pick up location as described on your voucher 30 minutes prior to departure. Approximate tour duration is 8 hours.
*The order of sightseeing may vary depending on season.
Day #4 | 01 Sep 2023 - 31 Dec 2024 | $105.00 |
Enjoy this detailed and comprehensive introduction to Reykjavik's past and present. Reykjavik's renowned charm and bustling life is brought to light while viewing the city's main attractions by bus. Visit landmarks such as the Pearl for unrivaled views over Reykjavik and the Northern lights Center. View Hofdi House where Reagan and Gorbachev met to end the Cold War, and see Hallgrimskirkja church, an iconic Reykjavik landmark. End your tour at Harpa Concert & Conference Hall where you can choose to stay in downtown Reykjavik on your own, or return to your hotel. Gain invaluable insight into the Icelandic society and how Reykjavik has developed from a small fishing village into a modern capital.
Tour departs approximately at 10:00 am*. Please be ready at your designated pick up location as described on your voucher 15 minutes prior to departure. Approximate tour duration is 3 hours.
The order of sightseeing for Reykjavik City Tour may vary depending on day
*Flights should arrive by 8 am if booking the tour on day 2
Day #2 | 01 Sep 2023 - 31 Dec 2024 | $49.00 |
The Blue Lagoon, Iceland’s unique natural pool of mineral-rich geothermal water, located in the middle of a lava field in the pure, beautiful Icelandic wilderness, is not to be missed. A combination of fresh and sea water of 100-110°F, surrounded by magnificent mountain ranges, is ideal for wading and soaking in the shallow 3-5 foot waters, (swimming not required), while the air temperature ranges from 25-55°F.
The facility is a modern building with clean changing rooms and showers, skin care facility, and gift shop. Included in your price are entrance to the Blue Lagoon, use of towel, silica mud mask and first drink of your choice. Food is available in snack bars and fine dining restaurants on site; plus a selection of smoothies, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages can be purchased in the Lagoon Bar, so there’s no need to leave the water!
Upgrades to the Premium Package can be booked upon check in at the Blue Lagoon. The Premium package includes all features of the Comfort Package with the addition of an algae mask and the use of a bathrobe and slippers.
Children under 2 are not permitted in the Blue Lagoon.
The Blue Lagoon optional tour may not be available to book locally. In order to guarantee availability, you must pre-book this tour at least 8 days prior to your departure.
Time will be advised when you receive your documents. Please be ready at your pick-up point 15 minutes prior to your tour’s departure time. Approximate tour duration is 5 hours. Drop off to be advised locally.
Day #3 | 01 Sep 2023 - 31 Dec 2024 | $129.00 |
The Golden Circle tour showcases some of Iceland's most popular tourist attractions including the country's best known natural, cultural, and historic sites. From Reykjavik, visit Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site where the tectonic plates of Europe and North America meet and one of the world's oldest parliaments was founded in 930 AD. Then visit the Geysir geothermal area, home of the famous Geysir and Strokkur hot springs. The Strokkur hot spring erupts every 5 minutes or so, making it one of the most active geysers in the world. Then, on to the Gullfoss waterfall, the queen of Iceland's waterfalls, tumbling down a deep gorge. Next stop is a visit to the Friðheimar greenhouse where you will learn about the magic behind growing delicious, pesticide-free tomatoes with the aid of geothermal heat and bumblebees
Tour departs at 9:00 am. Please be ready at your designated pick up location as described on your voucher 30 minutes prior to departure. Approximate tour duration is 8 hours.
*The order of sightseeing may vary depending on season.
Day #4 | 01 Sep 2023 - 31 Dec 2024 | $105.00 |
Enjoy this detailed and comprehensive introduction to Reykjavik's past and present. Reykjavik's renowned charm and bustling life is brought to light while viewing the city's main attractions by bus. Visit landmarks such as the Pearl for unrivaled views over Reykjavik and the Northern lights Center. View Hofdi House where Reagan and Gorbachev met to end the Cold War, and see Hallgrimskirkja church, an iconic Reykjavik landmark. End your tour at Harpa Concert & Conference Hall where you can choose to stay in downtown Reykjavik on your own, or return to your hotel. Gain invaluable insight into the Icelandic society and how Reykjavik has developed from a small fishing village into a modern capital.
Tour departs approximately at 10:00 am*. Please be ready at your designated pick up location as described on your voucher 15 minutes prior to departure. Approximate tour duration is 3 hours.
The order of sightseeing for Reykjavik City Tour may vary depending on day
*Flights should arrive by 8 am if booking the tour on day 2
Day #2 | 01 Sep 2023 - 31 Dec 2024 | $49.00 |