I paid $1,700 to visit Iceland. Horrible weather meant I couldn’t see the Northern Lights, but I found 5 other ways to have a good time.

• I traveled from Baltimore to Iceland to see the Northern Lights.
• I spent about $1,700 on flights, hotels, and activities like whale-watching and snorkeling.
• I didn’t see the Northern Lights, but I had a great time and would return to Iceland in a heartbeat.

Seeing the Northern Lights in person has always been on my bucket list. So, when I learned that 2024 is one of the best years to see them, I knew I had to take a trip to Iceland as soon as possible.

I booked a Northern Lights tour through Gray Line Iceland and paid $66 for a ticket that was valid for several days. But unfortunately, due to inclement weather, the scheduled tours were canceled each day I was in Iceland.