Short answer: yes, Mission Travel Tours plans private Iceland and Norway group tours for schools, universities, companies, wedding parties, clubs, and family and friends groups of 10 to 500 travelers. For the Northern Lights, our Tromsø itineraries in northern Norway run from September to March and include a Northern Lights tour. For waterfalls, glaciers, geysers and the Blue Lagoon, our Iceland itineraries start in Reykjavik. The larger your group, the lower the rate per person, and for every 20 paid travelers one more travels free. Call 407-377-7912 to start planning.

Iceland and Arctic Norway are two of the most memorable places a group can travel together. Black-sand beaches, glacier lagoons and hot springs in Iceland, fjords and dark winter skies in Tromsø, and the shared moment when the aurora appears. A private group tour means one plan, one team, and nobody left sorting transfers and excursions on their own.

Who books an Iceland or Norway group tour?

  • Schools and universities studying earth science, geography, climate or Nordic culture. See our school group tour operator guide.
  • Companies looking for a corporate incentive trip their team will talk about for years. Read about corporate incentive group travel.
  • Wedding and honeymoon groups who want a dramatic setting with plenty for guests to do.
  • Clubs, alumni, associations, families and friends planning a milestone or bucket-list trip. See club and alumni association group tours.

Northern Lights in Norway: sample Tromsø itineraries

Tromsø, in northern Norway, is famed as a viewing point for the colorful Northern Lights. Browse both options on our Norway destination page.

  • Norway: The Tromsø Adventure: 6 days and 5 nights in Tromsø, easy activity level, with a Lofoten Islands tour, an Arctic landscape tour and a Northern Lights tour. Operates September to March.
  • Norway Tromsø Premium Adventure: 6 days and 5 nights at a premium level, with Lofoten Islands sightseeing, a shuttle boat tour, an Arctic landscape tour and a Northern Lights tour. Operates September to March.

Sample Iceland itineraries you can customize

See the full set on our Iceland destination page.

  • Iceland's Magic: 6 days and 5 nights from Reykjavik to the south coast, with glaciers, the Golden Circle, Diamond Beach, waterfalls and the Blue Lagoon, Hveragerði geothermal area and Seljalandsfoss, and a private chauffeur-guide on days 2 to 5.
  • Icelandic Adventure: 6 days and 5 nights in Reykjavik, Borgarnes and Selfoss, with waterfalls, geysers, wildlife and natural mineral pools.
  • Icelandic Premium Adventure: 6 days and 5 nights at a premium level, with guided tours as listed in the itinerary.

Can we see the Northern Lights for certain?

No one can promise the aurora. It depends on solar activity, clear skies and darkness, which is why our Tromsø trips run only in the darker months from September to March and include a dedicated Northern Lights tour. Groups that want the best chance should choose Tromsø and travel in the heart of winter. Groups that care more about glaciers, waterfalls and hot springs often choose Iceland. If the aurora is a must for an Iceland trip, ask us about building in evening time during the darker months.

How groups usually shape the trip

  • Northern Lights week (about 6 days): Tromsø with the Lofoten Islands and Arctic landscapes, September to March.
  • Iceland highlights (about 6 days): Reykjavik, the Golden Circle, the south coast waterfalls, Diamond Beach and the Blue Lagoon.
  • Nordic combination (custom): Iceland and Tromsø on one longer itinerary, or add Finland with Finland Highlights, 7 days and 6 nights in Helsinki, Porvoo, Tampere and Turku.

What every private group tour includes

Every private custom group tour starts with a one-of-a-kind itinerary designed for your group, then adds private sightseeing, airport meet and greet, private transfers, 24/7 on-call support, English-speaking local guides, full breakfast daily, and entrance fees and taxes. Groups of 20 or more travel with one of our tour managers. Whether your budget is large or small, we adjust the itinerary to suit you.

A simple planning timeline

  • 9 to 12 months out: choose Iceland, Norway or both; pick your season and headcount; ask us for a written outline.
  • 6 to 9 months out: share the trip with your group and collect registrations.
  • 3 to 6 months out: confirm passports and entry requirements for every traveler and finalize the room list.
  • The final month: hold a pre-trip meeting and share a cold-weather packing list and emergency contacts.

Planning other group trips? See our Greece and Italy group tours and Machu Picchu group tours guides.

Start planning

Tell us who is coming, when you want to go and whether your group most wants the Northern Lights, Iceland's waterfalls and glaciers, or both. Customize your trip, read our FAQ, or contact us and call 407-377-7912.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place for a Northern Lights group tour?

For the aurora, our Tromsø itineraries in northern Norway are built around it: they run from September to March and include a dedicated Northern Lights tour, plus the Lofoten Islands and Arctic landscapes.

Are the Northern Lights guaranteed?

No. The aurora depends on solar activity, clear skies and darkness, so no operator can promise it. Traveling to Tromsø in the darker months gives your group the best chance.

How big can our Iceland or Norway group be?

Anywhere from 10 to 500 travelers. The rate per person drops as your group grows, for every 20 paid travelers one more travels free, and groups of 20 or more travel with a tour manager.

Do you plan Iceland and Norway trips for schools and corporate incentive groups?

Yes. We plan private group tours for schools, universities, companies, wedding parties, clubs and family and friends groups, worldwide.