Published 28 July 2026 | Updated 9 September 2026 by Kate Acaster
This is an excellent offer from The Travel Makers – 2, 3 or 4 nights at the 4-star Fosshotel Reykjavik, return flights from the UK, and an Iceland Northern Lights tour with hot cocoa, from £259 per person.
The trip is on sale via Wowcher year-round, but the best months for the Northern Lights are October to March. Prices vary by date, so it’s worth checking the booking calendar for your preferred month.
Accommodation is at the 4-star Fosshotel Reykjavik, the largest hotel in Iceland, set in the city’s business district close to the main shopping and dining streets.
The offer is on sale via Wowcher, with return flights from London or Manchester, and you can extend your stay for extra nights if you choose.
How to book
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Why Reykjavik is one of the best places to see the Northern Lights
Reykjavik is one of the few capital cities in the world where you can land in the morning and be staring at the Northern Lights by nightfall. You do not need to trek into the wilderness or spend days travelling to reach a good viewing spot. Iceland puts it all within reach.
The city sits just below the Arctic Circle, which gives it long, dark nights from late September through March. That timing matters. The aurora is always active at high altitudes, but you need enough darkness to see it. October and November are ideal. Nights are long, snow hasn’t yet made the roads unreliable, and the worst of the winter cold hasn’t arrived.
You also need clear skies. That’s where Iceland has another advantage. Weather changes fast here, and local guides use real-time satellite data to drive people toward clearer skies, often at the last minute. Many other destinations are less flexible. In Iceland, it’s not unusual to shift viewing spots by 30 or 40 kilometres on the night. That gives you a better chance of avoiding cloud cover.
Seeing the aurora is never guaranteed, but Iceland offers some of the best odds in Europe. It’s also easy to get to. Direct flights from the UK take around three hours. Transfers from Keflavik Airport to the city take under an hour, so you can be in Reykjavik shortly after landing.
Even if the lights don’t show, Reykjavik is still worth the trip. The city is compact and walkable. Most visitors stay near Laugavegur, the main shopping street, which is lined with cafes, pubs, galleries and restaurants. It feels more like a large town than a capital, but there’s enough to fill a couple of days.
Thermal bathing is a local habit rather than a tourist gimmick. Public pools like Laugardalslaug are cheap and open daily, with hot tubs, steam rooms and lap pools. You can also visit the Blue Lagoon or Sky Lagoon, though both cost more and cater mainly to visitors.
Food is expensive, but portions are generous and the quality is high. A bowl of lamb soup in a local cafe is still a solid option on a cold day. You’ll also find good value at bakeries and supermarkets if you want to self-cater.
Outside the city, short tours can take you to the Golden Circle or the South Coast. You’ll see geysers, waterfalls, and volcanic terrain in one long day. If you want more time, book an extra night and slow things down.
Reykjavik works because it keeps things simple. You get a decent shot at the Northern Lights without the hassle of remote travel. You also get a city that functions well in winter, with a focus on hot water, strong coffee and staying warm. For a short break with a real sense of place, it’s hard to beat.
Kate Acaster is Chief Editor at Flight Tribe. She writes about practical travel planning, budget airlines, baggage rules, city breaks, beach holidays and good hotels that do not cost daft money.
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