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Iceland and the Northern Lights

Search for the Northern Lights and discover cosmopolitan Reykjavík, colorful harbor towns, waterfalls, and gurgling sulfur pools.

Highlights

  • Chase the magical Northern Lights on guided evening excursions across Iceland’s stunning landscapes, from Reykjavík to the charming harbor town of Siglufjörður.
  • Marvel at Iceland’s “Big Three” on the Golden Circle: Þingvellir National Park, Gullfoss waterfall, and the active Strokkur geyser.
  • Explore Dimmuborgir’s lava formations, bubbling sulfur pools, and the Herring Era Museum near the Arctic Circle for a glimpse into Iceland’s history.
  • Relax in the Blue Lagoon’s warm geothermal waters, visit a family-run tomato greenhouse, meet Icelandic horses, and enjoy farm-to-table culinary experiences.
This is an exclusive U-M departure operated by Gohagan & Co..

Itinerary

Day 1: Depart U.S. for Reykjavík, Iceland
Day 2: Reykjavík
Day 3: Golden Circle
Day 4: Akureyri
Day 5: Dimmuborgir | Lake Mývatn | Námaskarð | Goðafoss
Day 6: Akureyri | Siglufjörður
Day 7: Akureyri | Hraunfossar | Reykjavík
Day 8: Reykjavík | Depart for U.S.

Host

Liemohn Michael

Michael Liemohn

Professor

U-M Role

My research focuses on space physics, how the sun influences the upper atmosphere and outer space environment around Earth and other planets. This includes auroral physics, both the processes that create the fast particles that bombard our atmosphere as well as the influences this has on the upper atmosphere. I teach courses across the department, from climate change to advanced fluid dynamics, topical courses in space weather and general courses in data analysis and data-model comparisons, and others like space policy and our Ph.D. professional development seminar.

What Excites You About the Trip?

Seeing the northern lights, and getting to talk about this natural wonder with people.

Available to Book
Nov. 14-22, 2026

Starting price

$4,995

Deposit per person

$1,500

Countries Visited

Iceland

Activity Level

Medium
Nov. 14-22, 2026

Starting price

$4,995
*Single supplement applies

Deposit per person

$1,500

Countries Visited

Iceland

Activity Level

Medium

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