Iceland: A Luxury trip Chasing the Northern Lights

Our expert guides are some of Iceland’s best Borealis hunters

Come winter, Iceland remains our favorite setting to witness the elusive Northern Lights. Traveling between November and March offers you the best chance of catching a glimpse. We’ll make sure you have the best chance possible by setting you up with expert guides who know the best spots, timings and views (far away from the crowds, of course). Hunkered down in luxury lodges by night, this is a magical way to spend a wintery weekend; coming close to the natural world at its most enticing and obscure.

First, take a plunge into healing waters of the Blue Lagoon

Straight from the runway and into the bubbling thermal pools of the Blue Lagoon, you’ll instantly feel ready for the weekend. Soak the working week away here before heading away from Reykjavik down to the south coast, checking in at Torfhus Retreat.  A luxurious country lodge, it’s the perfect spot for a weekend spent chasing the Northern Lights.

Next, begin your guided hunt for the Northern Lights

So, this evening you’ll set out with an expert guide on a private Northern Lights tour. Taking you into remote corners of the Icelandic countryside, following the Lights wherever they lead you, you’ll be left mesmerised as the streaks of light dance across the sky. A natural phenomenon, the Aurora is never guaranteed but by planning to see them on your first night, you’ll at least have plenty more opportunities to catch them if unlucky this first time. So, wrap up warm and pack some patience as science does its thing.

Experience the geothermal drama of Haukadalur Valley

The next morning, get to know the mesmeric Icelandic landscapes by super jeep as you head out to the renowned sites that mark the Golden Circle. A stop in the geothermal Haukadalur valley will reveal Geysir and Strokkur geysers hurling boiling water up to 70m into the air. A visit to the dramatic Gullfoss waterfall follows before the Hvítá river abruptly plunges deep into the earth and down into a canyon covering you in a mist of cool water. From there, it’s onto the icy expanse of Langjökull glacier which doubles as the perfect arena both for photography enthusiasts and for a dose of high octane fun in the super jeep. The landscapes here are some of the most beautiful in the world with the mix of blues, whites and sunset induced neon pinks leaving you spellbound.