Goðafoss, Forest Lagoon & Northern Lights - Winter Combo

by Star Travel · Northern lights · Lagoons & spas · Multi-day packages · North Iceland

4.90· 67 Google reviews of the operator

Fine on your own

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Two or three stops a day. A full holiday without being a route march.

5 stops across 3 days in the operator's own itinerary — 1.7 a day.

from €308 per person

Next departure: Sat 24 Oct

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Goðafoss, Forest Lagoon & Northern Lights - Winter Combo — Star Travel

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Duration
3 days
Difficulty
Very easy
Season
Sep – Apr
Starts in
Akureyri
Pickup
Meet at the start point
Starts at
Akureyri Airport
Flugvallarvegur, Akureyri
Guide
Guided in English
Departs
08:40, 08:50, 09:05, 09:25 …
Cancellation
Free until 24 hours before

About this experience

Visit one of Iceland's most scenic and iconic waterfalls, Goðafoss, where you can marvel at its breathtaking beauty and enjoy some free time to explore the area at your own pace. In the winter, when the temperatures drop, the icy landscape around Goðafoss becomes even more magical, though it can get quite cold.

To warm up after your visit, we’ll invite you to relax at the Forest Lagoon, a geothermal oasis nestled in nature. Soak in the warm waters while taking in stunning views of the surrounding forest and mountains.

In the evening, prepare for an exciting adventure as we take you on a guided Northern Lights hunt, giving you the chance to witness this breathtaking natural phenomenon in the stunning surroundings of North Iceland.

Description from the operator, Star Travel. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.

Where you go

Schedule
Arrival Day
Northern Lights - 21:30 PM
Day 2: Goðafoss, Forest Lagoon 10:00 AM
Day 3: Departure day

Included

Airport Shuttle

Transportation (Small Group)

Pick-up upon request
Guide - English

Entry to Forest Lagoon

Towel rent

Not included

Meals and Beverages

Swimwear

Good to know

Don't forget to bring your own swimsuits

Dress extremely warmly, preferably in layers. Bring a hat and gloves and wear thick socks.

If you'd like to adjust this combo tour to better fit your itinerary or change the dates, feel free to contact us at info@startravel.is. However, we highly recommend keeping the Northern Lights tour on your first night. This way, if the Northern Lights aren't visible, we can schedule another opportunity for you on a different night during your stay.

This tour depends on weather and road conditions, changes to the itinerary might happen with short notice.

Cancellation for this tour

Free cancellation until 24 hours before departure; no refund after that. If the operator cancels for weather or safety, you get a full refund or a new date.

If the weather cancels this tour

Iceland's weather is real. What usually stops this one is a solid cloud forecast — most operators call it by late afternoon and let you rebook on a clearer night free of charge. Here is exactly what happens to your booking.

1Star Travel decides, and tells us. Operators cancel when it is unsafe or pointless, and we back that call every time — we do not ask them to run anyway.
2We contact you by email, and by phone if your tour is the same or next day. You choose: another date if there is one you can make, or a full refund. There is no fee and nothing to argue.
3The refund goes back to the card you paid with, through Stripe, usually visible within a few working days. If this tour was one of several in your booking, the others are untouched.

What you do not get is the day back. If this is the only free day in your plan, put a spare day next to it — the planner leaves days free with the rest-day option. And if you want out because the forecast looks bad, that is your own cancellation: free until 1 day before departure, the operator's policy after that.

Questions on the day: [email protected] · +354 497 1373. How cancellations work in Iceland →

Why this one and not the cheaper one?

The nearest cheaper Akureyri Northern Light Tour from The Traveling Viking is €81 — €227 less. Here is every difference we can actually measure.

	Star Travel · €308	The Traveling Viking · €81
Getting there	You make your own way	Picks you up
Changing your mind	Free until 24 h before	Free until departure
How hard it is	Very easy	Easy

The €227 buys you free cancellation up to 24 h before. Whether that is worth it is your call — but that is what the difference is.

Who this is not for

Not available in summer; the operator runs it roughly September to April.

Read off the operator's own conditions. If none of it applies to you, this is a good one.

Why we list it

Star Travel is one of 207 operators we work with — chosen for reliability, honest descriptions and how they treat guests when weather changes plans. We don't list everything; we list what we'd book ourselves. The six checks every operator passes →

What travellers say about Star Travel

Read all 67 reviews on Google →

Operator rating 4.9/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.

Charlie
★★★★★ · 8 months ago
Hogni (Garfield) was incredibly friendly, professional and knowledgeable which made our day really special. The tour ran with only 3 of us so it was a very personal experience and we got to see all of the sights with no one else around. We also stopped for hot dogs for lunch which were really tasty and affordable. We learnt so much about Icelandic culture and got some incredible photos of all of the sights - of which there were far too many to mention. I would highly recommend and would definitely book with Star Travel again.
Anya
★★★★★ · 7 months ago
What a mindblowing experience! Firstly we went to the Forest lagoon and spent such a wonderful time there, relaxing in hot water with pina colada with a forest view. It was snowing while we were there which made the experience even more magical and movie-like. And then the best part of the tour came. We’ve almost lost the hope of seeing Northern lights that night as it was cloudy and other tours were cancelled but our guide was so confident and just knew WHERE to go! After driving for about an hour we saw Aurora!!! We couldn’t believe our eyes. It was so bright and massive, spreading across the whole sky! We were watching this “show” for an hour: it was dancing in the sky and constantly moving and changing its shape. And the observation spot was between snowy mountains, like in a fairy tale. We were literally screaming and jumping out of happiness because it was so stunning and because our dream came true. And this is thanks to our highly experienced and enthusiastic guide. We are so grateful to him!! He’s a magician who found bright Northern lights in a cloudy day! 15.02.2026
Eva Wong
★★★★★ · 2 years ago
THE BEST! No need to look at any other operator! We've traveled around the world and finally had the opportunity to come to Iceland. We are a family of 10 who were on a cruise and our first port in Iceland was Akureyri. We were fortunate to stay overnight and I wanted to make the most of our time. Through lots of research and communicating with a few vendors, I decided Star Travel was the way to go! We booked a private tour and had Julli as our guide for the day. From the moment we booked, til the end of the day at 7:00pm, we had nothing but positive things to say. Great communication. Professional. On time. Expertise. Fun. and Fair pricing. Thank you for showing us the Capital of the North. We loved our experience! All the best to you!
Kat Soja
★★★★★ · 6 months ago
Really great tour company, recommend them fully! I have come across Siggy from Star Travel several times during my stay in Akureryi and have nothing but praise for him. Funny, knowledgeable, incredibly committed to making sure that whatever tour you've picked, you will have a great experience. Amazing service and super friendly people on board. Way to go. Thank you, Siggy!

Reviews from Google · updated 23 Oct 2026

Read before you book

Best Northern Lights Tour in Iceland (2026): 5 PicksThe northern lights tours we would book ourselves from Reykjavík and Akureyri, by minibus, super jeep and boat, with real prices and honest odds.
Hot springs in Iceland beyond the Blue LagoonFour geothermal pools that aren't the Blue Lagoon, which tour gets you to each, and which one we'd actually pick for a Golden Circle or North Iceland day.
Kayaking in Iceland: glacier lagoon or fjord?Paddle a glacier lagoon if you want icebergs and are in the southeast anyway; paddle a fjord if you want calm water, seals and a cheaper, gentler two hours.

Reviews from our travellers

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Reviews arrive the day after each trip — none yet for this one. After your tour we send one email asking how it was, and what you write goes here, unedited.

Northern lights — questions people ask

When is the best time to see the northern lights in Iceland?

September to April, when the nights are dark enough. Within that, late September to March gives the longest dark hours, and the equinox months, September and March, often have active skies. There are no lights in June or July; the sky never gets dark. Anyone selling you a June lights tour is selling you a bus ride. Give yourself at least three nights, because clouds, not the aurora, are the usual reason people miss them.

Are the northern lights guaranteed on a tour?

No. Nobody can promise them, and we will not. Two things have to line up: a clear sky and solar activity. Guides check the cloud forecast at vedur.is and drive to gaps, which is the real value of a tour over standing outside your hotel. What most operators do promise is a free second attempt if the lights do not show. Check the exact retry policy on the tour page, because the number of retries and the validity period vary.

Is a northern lights bus tour or a boat tour better?

Bus, if you want the best odds. A minibus can drive an hour inland to find a clear patch; a boat stays in Faxaflói and sees whatever sky is over Reykjavík. Boats are shorter, about two hours, and pleasant with hot chocolate, and Reykjavik Sailors' cruise (/experience/6637/) includes a free retry. For a serious hunt, a small-group minibus like BusTravel's (/experience/150646/) or a 4x4 tour (/experience/1088067/) is the better bet.

Can I see the northern lights from Reykjavík itself?

Yes, on strong nights. The city is small and the sky over the sea to the north is fairly dark. Grótta lighthouse at the western tip and the Ægisíða shoreline are the usual spots, twenty minutes' walk from the centre. On average nights the street lights drown out a faint aurora, which is why tours drive out. If the forecast shows high activity and clear sky, walk to Grótta first and save the tour money.

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Departs08:4008:5009:0509:2512:1513:5015:4516:10

Akureyri: light 08:35–17:18, 8 h 44 min of daylight.

✓ Free cancellation until 24 hours before
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✓ If Star Travel cancels for weather or safety: a full refund, or another date
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✓ Price promise: Star Travel's own price, or we refund the difference
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Pairs well with

Add any of these to this tour and 3 % comes off both at checkout — about €14 on the cheapest pair. One basket, one payment, however many operators they come from.