Akureyri
£399pp—Journey to the edge of the Arctic Circle
Tegan Marlow
Deal Expert
Soak in geothermal lagoons and go in search of the magical Northern Lights
Why We Love This Deal
The town of Akureyri is just 40 kilometres from the edge of the Arctic Circle. Its north coast location makes it a great place to spot the Aurora Borealis. With this deal, you can go for three nights, with tours included. This saves between £54–£167 based on packaging the same trip yourself.
What's included
- Return flights
- Return transfers
- Three nights at the Hotel Akureyri, in a Standard Room
- Daily breakfast
- A classic Northern Lights tour
- Entrance to the Forest Lagoon, with towel rental
- Local city tax
When
Fly from London Gatwick or Manchester on select dates 14 November, 2026–12 March, 2027.
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Hotel details
Hotel Akureyri is a boutique hotel in the centre of town, that's been featured in the MICHELIN Guide. One of the hotel's buildings was originally Iceland's first cinema. The restaurant, North, is dedicated to fresh ingredients and sustainability. Expect a traditional Icelandic breakfast each morning, with local flavours, creamy skyr, and strong coffee. After a day of exploring, cosy up in the hotel bar with happy hour from 4–8pm.
About Akureyri
Akureyri is often described as Iceland's second city. Despite its small size, it certainly packs a punch. Think hip cafes, a high quality dining scene, and trendy art galleries. Visit Akureyri Museum, or the imposing Akureyrarkirkja church. Or, stroll through the beautiful Lystigarðurinn, the most northerly botanical garden in the world. Its proximity to the Arctic Circle makes for a true wealth of interesting plant life.
About the tours
Go in search of the Northern Lights with an expert guide. Head out into the countryside, away from any light pollution, so you can see them in all their vivid colours. During the journey, your guide will share Icelandic tales to add to the atmosphere of the winter night. If you don't spot them, you can try again the next day (if a tour is running).
The Forest Lagoon overlooks one of Iceland's longest fjords, Eyjafjörður, and is surrounded by a birch and pine forest. There are two geothermal pools—the larger one is kept at 37°C, and has three swim-up bars. There's also a Finnish dry sauna, and a cold pool (11°C) you can hop in after.
Other options
- Add a whale watching tour, as well as Lake Myvatn and the Godafoss Waterfall, from an extra £250 per person
- Go for four nights from an extra £60 per person
- Go for seven nights from an extra £200 per person
Transfers & baggage
Return shuttle transfers are included. Add checked baggage from £65 per person.
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