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- Platinum Operator
- Intrepid Travel
- Explorer
- Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Max Group Size 12
- Age range 15 to 99
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Spend the night on a traditional Icelandic farm
- Spot the beautiful rainbow spray of Skógafoss Waterfall
- Admire the spectacular dancing green Northern Lights
- Visit the enchanting black sands of Jokulsarlon Lagoon
- Be spellbound by the beauty of the Strokkur geyser
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Reykjavik
- Day 2 Golden Circle / Hvolsvollur Area
- Day 3 South Coast / Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
- Day 4 Vatnajokull Glacier / Vik
- Day 5 Reykjavik
- Day 6 Reykjavik
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
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Intrepid Travel
Number of tours
1,484
Age Range
5 to 99 years old
Response time
10 hours
Response rate
80%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodGood
- SBShawn· February 23rd, 2025Arni is/was everything you want in a tour guide. (I've traveled for 40 years.) For example: -humorous: made things light-hearted and fun -patient: gracefully responded to travelers who missed announced meeting places -competent: mastery of tour subject matter, for example: Iceland history, culture, language, sites visisted -humble: welcoming, not make you feel stupid, to novices like me of Icelandic things -considerate: cheerfully acomodated requests to stop (for toilets, grocery, wine stores) -compassionate: jumped in to help mom w/ son who had unexpected nose bleed -skillfull driver -volcano expert Regarding the tour: this Iclelandic Tour was absolutely mind blowing....the natural beauty of the country was other worldly, from volcanoes to glaciers to northern lights. Highly recommend this tour! Go! Go! Go! I recommend Arni as tour guide and Intrepid Travel to anyone visiting Iceland Shawn and LizzyShow more
Intrepid Travel commented on this reviewThank you for your review, Shawn. We are so pleased that you had a wonderful time on your trip to Iceland and your tour leader contributed to your special time away. We look forward to you joining us on another trip soon. All the best, Intrepid TravelTrip date: February 2025 
Roselee· November 18th, 2023Absolutely a fantastic trip on every way. Great trip leader. Stefan!Show moreIntrepid Travel commented on this reviewHi Roselee! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your comments with us. It is fantastic to learn that you had a fantastic experience, and that our tour offered you the most organized adventure and the best tour leader - Stefan. We can't wait... Show moreTrip date: November 2023- KHKaren· November 17th, 2023Wonderful leader Stefan Johansson. Food was great, fellow travelers fun and interesting van was very comfortable. And we saw the Northern Lights!Show moreTrip date: November 2023
- AHannah B.· August 3rd, 2023The Northern Lights Escape was an outstanding tour that really showcased some of the Icelandic highlights. The tour is well organised with lots of opportunities to see the northern lights (which we did). Our tour guide was absolutely incredible and made the tour extremely memorable. I highly recommend this tour if you want to experience the best of Iceland including everything from waterfalls, local food to the magical northern lights.Show moreTrip date: March 2023Review collected by Intrepid Travel
- AMichael C.· August 3rd, 2023Northern lights escape.. Iceland was exceptional, I was not expecting anything near the experience of this tour… A small group of 12 wonderful adventurers , a wonderful, knowledgeable guide and a professional and environmentally conscious company came together for a perfect adventure.Show moreIntrepid Travel commented on this reviewThank you for taking the time to such a great review. We are delighted to learn that the trip was everything you wanted it to be and more, that you had wonderful adventures, a knowledgeable professional guide and a perfect adventure. We hope to welcome... Show moreTrip date: March 2023Review collected by Intrepid Travel
- AAmy V.· August 3rd, 2023Northern Lights Escape was an incredible trip jam packed full of beautiful scenery and ever changing weather conditions. The accommodation was authentic and comfortable as well as warm and welcoming and I would highly recommend this stunning country as well as Intrepid!Show moreIntrepid Travel commented on this reviewThank you for sharing your experiencing and posting this wonderful review and recommendation. It’s great to know how much you enjoyed your experience. Also, that were able to experience the amazing culture that Iceland has to offer. We look forward to... Show moreTrip date: March 2023Review collected by Intrepid Travel
- AJudith F.· August 3rd, 2023Iceland and the Northern Lights was on my bucket list and the trip did not disappoint. We had a great tour group and our tour leader was well organised and knowledgeable. Highlights were the glacier, ice caves and Northern Lights. Scenery along the journey was spectacular - every day was fantastic. Highly recommended trip. I would recommend though you invest in "ice crampons" - the ice is slippery and a fall on the ice is not a recommended part of the trip.Show moreIntrepid Travel commented on this reviewThank you so much for sharing your excited experience. We are so happy to hear you had an spectacular journey and a fantastic group of people to share it with. We can't wait to welcome you back on your next adventure!Trip date: March 2023Review collected by Intrepid Travel
- ACraig S.· August 3rd, 2023Great trip. I believe a great trip starts with a great guide. Intrepid always seems to have the best.Show moreIntrepid Travel commented on this reviewThank you so much for sharing your experience with us. We can't wait to welcome you back on your next adventure!Trip date: March 2023Review collected by Intrepid Travel
- ARebecca H.· August 3rd, 2023Great trip, good itinerary which covered some key sights. Well organised and a fantastic local tour leader who taught us everything we need to know about Iceland and more. Highly recommendedShow moreIntrepid Travel commented on this reviewHi there! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your comments with us. It is fantastic to learn that you had a wonderful experience, and that our tour offered you the most organized adventure and the best tour leader. We can't wait to welcome... Show moreTrip date: February 2023Review collected by Intrepid Travel
- ACarrie F.· July 26th, 2023For anyone looking for a short, but very thorough Iceland tour, this trip is for you. It was cloudy during our whole trip, but he still manage to see the northern lights twice! Mostly thanks to the diligence of our guide. We’ve packed a lot into six days and it was wonderful. I want to come back and do the northern side in the summer.Show moreIntrepid Travel commented on this reviewThank you for sharing your experience. Its fantastic that you were able to see the northern lights twice even with the clouds and that not only did you have a wonderful trip, you are hoping to return on the summer. We hope to welcome you on another of... Show moreTrip date: March 2023Review collected by Intrepid Travel
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- From Wednesday15 Oct, 2025To Monday20 Oct, 2025This departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $4,805
- From Thursday16 Oct, 2025To Tuesday21 Oct, 2025This departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $4,795
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What our customers ask about this tour
The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.- K
Karen
Asked on April 1st, 2025What is the physical exertion level required for the tour?
Intrepid TravelOperator•Written April 2025The tour has a physical rating of 2 out of 5, indicating some easy physical activities.
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Manuel
Asked on April 1st, 2025What happens if there are changes or cancellations before the tour?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written April 2025
We will communicate through available contacts, and the tour operates unless there are significant advisories or operational changes.
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Maria
Asked on January 12th, 2025Are meals included in the tour?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written January 2025
Breakfast is included; however, other meals should be managed by guests, a budget suggestion is provided.
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Ken
Asked on November 27th, 2024Can you please say what costs are included in the cost of the tour (any food/lodging/landmark admission costs?)
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written November 2024
Regarding the cost of the tour, it includes 5 breakfasts, transportation in a private minibus with free Wi-Fi, and accommodation in a guesthouse for 3 nights and a hotel for 2 nights. The trip also includes various activities as specified in the itinerary.
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Lydia
Asked on October 28th, 2024What is the very bet month to go? Hoiw does this tour compare iwht Noirwegian atours?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written October 2024
The best time of year is hard because it really depends on what you want to see, if you are mainly trying to see the Northern lights then I would suggest going between October to March. Late October is when their winter starts and the sun will go down very early but weather and cloud coverage is always unpredictable. It can et really cold during the winter months so just prepare with additional layers and waterproof outer layers.
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Jutta
Asked on October 27th, 2024Will I need extra money during the tour?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written October 2024
Yes, it is suggested to budget approximately ISK 45,000 for meals not included and personal expenses.
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Tina
Asked on October 8th, 2024I need a private room for myself, its guaranteed?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written October 2024
As per your previous inquiry regarding the availability of a single supplement for the Northern Lights Escape trip departing on 5th March 2025, we would like to inform you that a single supplement can be booked, but it is only available on a request basis. Once you submit the booking request along with the deposit, we will need to check availability with our local team, and we can only confirm the service after we receive their response.
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Fernanda
Asked on September 8th, 2024What is the policy regarding travel documents?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written September 2024
Travelers do not need specific travel documents other than a TourRadar confirmation notification.
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Raymond
Asked on August 22nd, 2024Can extra services be booked during the tour?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written August 2024
Extra services like additional day tours can be arranged; these are subject to availability and might require early booking.
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Theresa
Asked on July 9th, 2024I am a single woman 70 years traveling alone Would like to be with a group tour would love to see northern lights
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written July 2024
We are excited to start the planning phase with you and are happy to answer any questions. Our Northern Lights Escape trip is the perfect itinerary to see the Northern lights as it provides the most opportunities however, since this is a natural phenomenon it is never guaranteed. This trip is available for all age ranges with a physical rating of 2 out of 5. As a solo traveler there is no additional cost if you are okay sharing your accommodations with another solo of the same gender. If you would rather purchase a single supplement this is also an option, that cost would be an additional $595 USD and you will have your own accommodations throughout the trip.
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