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The Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, have been a source of mystery and wonder for thousands of years. To enjoy the Lights at their best we will position ourselves beneath the ‘Auroral Oval’, an expanse of atmosphere that sits over the Earth’s magnetic north pole, at the time of a new moon, close to an equinox … which we will do, so all we need is a clear night, and we should be able to sit back and enjoy one of nature’s most impressive spectacles! We’ll also visit Lake Myvatn in search of special waterfowl and other high-Arctic winter specialities, and no visit to Iceland is complete without a taste of its geothermal activities.

  • Pulsing green, blue & red glows & dancing patterns of the Northern Lights
  • Barrow’s Goldeneye, Snow Bunting & Ptarmigan
  • Stay in scenic Skútustaðir, under the flight path of a Gyrfalcon!
  • Glaucous & Iceland Gulls
  • Wintering sea-ducks near Husavik
  • Boiling mud pools, cinder cones, black lava fields & steaming fumeroles
  • Led by an expert naturalist guide
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Iceland is an extraordinary country, forged from volcanic eruptions along the burning boundary between the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates. Great forces have wrought a spectacular landscape, replete with towering glaciers, moss-covered lava fields, bubbling mud pools, and plunging waterfalls. Situated at the edge of the Arctic Circle, Iceland experiences near-constant daylight in the height of summer, while the deep night of winter reveals the ethereal shifting colours of the Northern Lights.

Ecologically, the country sits at the meeting point of the Palearctic and Nearctic faunal regions, making it a remarkable melting pot for a host of species with otherwise disparate distributions; it hosts the most westerly breeding Eurasian Wigeon and White Wagtail, and the most easterly Great Northern Diver, Harlequin Duck, and Barrow’s Goldeneye. Other iconic species of the country, such as Gyrfalcon, Orca, Arctic Fox and Atlantic Puffin are no less thrilling to encounter. Overall wildlife density may be relatively low, but the opportunity to observe Iceland’s northern specialities amongst a fairytale landscape of fire, rock and ash makes it a deeply rewarding destination for naturalists.

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During the height of the Arctic summer the dramatic volcanic island of Iceland is bathed in 24- hour daylight. As the summer sun sinks lower in the sky, however, and winter’s icy grip gradually takes hold, the nights lengthen and heavens darken to reveal one of the natural world’s greatest spectacles, the ethereal flickerings of the Aurora Borealis, or ‘Northern Lights’. The Aurora has been a source of wonder and mystery for thousands of years and, although we now understand the science behind the spectacle, these mesmerising, other worldly lights still transfix all that witness them to this day.

To enjoy the Northern Lights at their best we must head north and position ourselves beneath the Auroral Oval, a ‘doughnut-shaped’ expanse of atmosphere that sits over the Earth’s magnetic north pole. This oval expands or contracts with the intensity of the solar wind, the stream of hot plasma ejected from the sun reacting with gas molecules in the upper atmosphere to create the light display itself. When solar wind activity is high, the Lights often take the form of dancing curtains which evolve and change continuously, each curtain consisting of many parallel rays lined up with the direction of the magnetic field. At other times it may take the form of a slowly pulsing green, blue or red glow in the sky. To stand the best chance of witnessing the very best of auroral displays we have based our tour in northern Iceland, not only because it lies further under the Auroral Oval, but because the weather is typically drier than in the south. Since there is also plenty of daylight at this time of year, we will spend our diurnal hours exploring the dramatic landscapes of northern Iceland, enjoying the winter birdlife and geothermal features of this geologically active island.

Our hotel overlooks Lake Myvatn and offers a wonderfully open panorama from which to enjoy the Northern Lights. It is also on the flight path of the local Gyrfalcons! We will return here each evening to gaze upwards to the heavens in the hope that the skies will be clear and the Aurora on show. The Northern Lights can be active at any time after dark, but activity tends to peak around midnight. We can therefore expect late nights on this tour, but no compulsory early mornings!

During the daylight hours we will focus our attention on the scenic delights of north Iceland and the limited wildlife on offer at this time of year. Lake Mývatn (one of Iceland’s foremost birdwatching spots in the spring) is likely to be mostly frozen in February and March, but there will be areas of open water. Here we will be looking out for such ducks as Barrow’s Goldeneye, and perhaps a few wintering Whooper Swans or geese. Snow Buntings are often recorded around the lake shores, whilst a little further inland Ptarmigan are common. The winter landscape here is spectacular and we will stop frequently to take short walks and to admire the cinder cone of Hverfjall, the Psuedo-craters and the peculiar lava formations at Dimmuborgír.

Iceland sits astride the Mid-Atlantic Ridge and is geologically active. One of the most accessible pockets of geothermal activity is found at Námafjall and Krafla, a short distance from Mývatn. Here boiling mud pools and steaming fumeroles create an alien landscape of yellow sulphur deposits and swirling clouds of steam. These are in turn surrounded by vast black rocky lava fields, some of which erupted as recently as the 1980s. We will also venture north to the coast at Husavik in search of birds such as Glaucous Gull, Iceland Gull and wintering sea-duck, including the beautiful Harlequin Duck.

Whilst we have done our very best to ensure that this tour is located to give the best chance of witnessing the Northern Lights, ultimately only ‘mother nature’ will decide whether or not the show will take place. Aurora or not, a journey around north Iceland during this season has much to offer and we are sure to return home transfixed, not only by the nocturnal light displays but also by the spectacular landscapes, wildlife and hospitality of this unique, and far-flung, corner of Europe.  

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We will be based at the Hotel Myvatn for four nights, which commands a beautiful position overlooking the shores of Lake Myvatn. All rooms have private facilities.

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All food included in the price.

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Birds, Northern Lights and geology.

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At Naturetrek we craft expertly-guided group and tailor-made wildlife holidays and cruises to all seven continents. On one of our holidays, you can be assured that our passionate team will enable you to experience and enjoy the best of the world's wildlife and natural spectacles in as comfortable and rewarding a manner as possible, caring as best we can for the environment in the process. We are proud to provide:

  • The widest choice of wildlife holidays worldwide
  • Tours managed and led by naturalists, for naturalists
  • Outstanding value and exceptional customer service

Furthermore, as a Naturetrek client, our office team are always to on hand to help you – so if you have any queries about your holiday, whether before or after you have booked, we will be delighted to answer them on the phone. Please just give our team a call!

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A Naturetrek Tailormade holiday allows you, with the benefit of our wildlife travel expertise and destination experience, to enjoy the perfect private wildlife holiday – one that truly matches your requirements, expectations and ambitions. We will ensure the most competitive prices, superb naturalist guides and seamless ground services.

Some of the benefits of Naturetrek Tailormade travel include:
• A bespoke itinerary which is crafted by experts and designed specifically for you
• Private guiding by the very best local naturalists 
• Travel with people you know, at your own pace
• Incorporate as much culture, history or relaxation time as you wish
• Choose dates to suit you
• Select your preferred style of accommodation
• Travel with families and children of any age

Furthermore, our Tailormade team are always on hand to help and guide you along the way, with friendly advice, first-hand knowledge and inside information specific to your destination of choice. So if you have any queries about your holiday, we will be delighted to answer them. Please just give us a call!

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For any interested natural history club or society, we can arrange for a private departure of this tour.

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Itinerary image

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Iceland - Gyrfalcons & the Northern Lights

Tour Code: ISL02

A 5-day holiday to northern Iceland timed to offer the very best chance of enjoying the Northern Lights, as well as Iceland's winter wildlife and spectacular landscapes.

£2,095

Flight Inclusive

£1,795

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880kg CO2e

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298.5kg CO2e

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Highlights

  • Pulsing green, blue & red glows & dancing patterns of the Northern Lights
  • Barrow’s Goldeneye, Snow Bunting & Ptarmigan
  • Stay in scenic Skútustaðir, under the flight path of a Gyrfalcon!
  • Glaucous & Iceland Gulls
  • Wintering sea-ducks near Husavik
  • Boiling mud pools, cinder cones, black lava fields & steaming fumeroles
  • Led by an expert naturalist guide

Summary

During the height of the Arctic summer the dramatic volcanic island of Iceland is bathed in 24- hour daylight. As the summer sun sinks lower in the sky, however, and winter’s icy grip gradually takes hold, the nights lengthen and heavens darken to reveal one of the natural world’s greatest spectacles, the ethereal flickerings of the Aurora Borealis, or ‘Northern Lights’. The Aurora has been a source of wonder and mystery for thousands of years and, although we now understand the science behind the spectacle, these mesmerising, other worldly lights still transfix all that witness them to this day.

To enjoy the Northern Lights at their best we must head north and position ourselves beneath the Auroral Oval, a ‘doughnut-shaped’ expanse of atmosphere that sits over the Earth’s magnetic north pole. This oval expands or contracts with the intensity of the solar wind, the stream of hot plasma ejected from the sun reacting with gas molecules in the upper atmosphere to create the light display itself. When solar wind activity is high, the Lights often take the form of dancing curtains which evolve and change continuously, each curtain consisting of many parallel rays lined up with the direction of the magnetic field. At other times it may take the form of a slowly pulsing green, blue or red glow in the sky. To stand the best chance of witnessing the very best of auroral displays we have based our tour in northern Iceland, not only because it lies further under the Auroral Oval, but because the weather is typically drier than in the south. Since there is also plenty of daylight at this time of year, we will spend our diurnal hours exploring the dramatic landscapes of northern Iceland, enjoying the winter birdlife and geothermal features of this geologically active island.

Our hotel overlooks Lake Myvatn and offers a wonderfully open panorama from which to enjoy the Northern Lights. It is also on the flight path of the local Gyrfalcons! We will return here each evening to gaze upwards to the heavens in the hope that the skies will be clear and the Aurora on show. The Northern Lights can be active at any time after dark, but activity tends to peak around midnight. We can therefore expect late nights on this tour, but no compulsory early mornings!

During the daylight hours we will focus our attention on the scenic delights of north Iceland and the limited wildlife on offer at this time of year. Lake Mývatn (one of Iceland’s foremost birdwatching spots in the spring) is likely to be mostly frozen in February and March, but there will be areas of open water. Here we will be looking out for such ducks as Barrow’s Goldeneye, and perhaps a few wintering Whooper Swans or geese. Snow Buntings are often recorded around the lake shores, whilst a little further inland Ptarmigan are common. The winter landscape here is spectacular and we will stop frequently to take short walks and to admire the cinder cone of Hverfjall, the Psuedo-craters and the peculiar lava formations at Dimmuborgír.

Iceland sits astride the Mid-Atlantic Ridge and is geologically active. One of the most accessible pockets of geothermal activity is found at Námafjall and Krafla, a short distance from Mývatn. Here boiling mud pools and steaming fumeroles create an alien landscape of yellow sulphur deposits and swirling clouds of steam. These are in turn surrounded by vast black rocky lava fields, some of which erupted as recently as the 1980s. We will also venture north to the coast at Husavik in search of birds such as Glaucous Gull, Iceland Gull and wintering sea-duck, including the beautiful Harlequin Duck.

Whilst we have done our very best to ensure that this tour is located to give the best chance of witnessing the Northern Lights, ultimately only ‘mother nature’ will decide whether or not the show will take place. Aurora or not, a journey around north Iceland during this season has much to offer and we are sure to return home transfixed, not only by the nocturnal light displays but also by the spectacular landscapes, wildlife and hospitality of this unique, and far-flung, corner of Europe.  

Outline Itinerary

Day
1
Fly Akureyri and transfer Myvatn
Days
2 - 4
Excursions from Myvatn
Day
5
Fly London
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What's Included?

Food

All food included in the price.

Accommodation

We will be based at the Hotel Myvatn for four nights, which commands a beautiful position overlooking the shores of Lake Myvatn. All rooms have private facilities.

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Dates & Prices

2027

Flight Inclusive

£2,095

Land Only

£1,795

Single Supplement

£395

Regional Departures

Would you rather depart from an airport closer to you? Give us a call at 1-844-433-9473 and we'll see what we can do.

Tour Leader
Marcus John
Marcus John
Marcus developed a passion for wildlife during his childhood spent in rural Somerset.
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Flight Inclusive

£2,095

Land Only

£1,795

Single Supplement

£395

Regional Departures

Would you rather depart from an airport closer to you? Give us a call at 1-844-433-9473 and we'll see what we can do.

Prefer to Travel in a Private Group?

For any interested natural history club or society, we can arrange for a private departure of this tour.

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