Where to Go: the 2 Best 2-Day Experiences Under the Northern Lights

1.Private 2-Day Glacier Lagoon, Ice Cave and Northern Lights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 109 reviews · 2 days (approx.) Our pick

You’ll travel from Reykjavik along Iceland’s South Coast with a private driver-guide such as Einar, Robert, Arna, or Martin. Expect waterfalls, black beaches, a canyon, glacier lagoon, Diamond Beach, an overnight stay, and a small-group ice-cave and glacier hike. Weather may reshape the schedule, and Northern Lights sightings are never guaranteed.

“We visited in October when the weather is unpredictable, but our guide, Einar, was able to make sure we had the best conditions to see each sight. He was friendly and able to share so much about Icelandic culture and history with us. The glacier hike was a second day highlight. There is so much packed into this 2 day tour you will not regret booking this tour.”

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2.2 Day Snæfellsnes Tour Lava Caving and the Northern Lights

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 44 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $528Best value

Travel from Reykjavik to the Snæfellsnes Peninsula with a driver-guide, enter 8,000-year-old Víðgelmir Lava Cave, and stay overnight with breakfast included. The small group size is capped at 18, WiFi is available onboard, and guide Gilfy has earned praise for lively Icelandic history lessons.

“My wife and I really enjoyed this 2 day tour. We stopped at many different places that each had something unique about Iceland to be experienced. And our guide Gilfy was the best, he knew so much about the history of Iceland and kept everyone interested and entertained. Would pretty much go on any tour that he is the guide!”

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