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Iceland, Northern Lights Holiday

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Duration

08 Day 07 Night

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

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Overview

Experience the best of Iceland’s winter! Our new Northern Lights Exploration series are designed to include a lot of Iceland and aim to maximize the chances of seeing the elusive Northern Lights. In addition to 7 nights of accommodations with breakfast, the program includes our special six night Northern Lights Academy with 6 evenings of presentations, lectures and guided tours at spots that are likely to offer a glimpse of the Aurora Borealis – the Northern Lights. This is a fully escorted coach tour with guaranteed departures from September to April which can help you experience the winter at its most Icelandic. Both during the day and after dark, as you head to the countryside in West and Southeast Iceland, you will explore the regions from Snæfellsnes peninsula to Vatnajökull glacier to search for the Aurora Borealis away from the big city lights.

NORTHERN LIGHTS: The Northern Lights are in the northern sky from September through April but are only visible when the sky is clear and free of clouds. The tour is dependant on weather and therefore sightings are not guaranteed. Like many of natures wonders, it’s ephemeral – they may be visible, they may appear for a bit and then be gone (it is not a TV show that you can just turn on and off). But it’s worth the patience required. Because they’re a winter event, you need to be prepared to wait outside, while looking for them. It’s best to dress very warmly, in layers, with good footwear, gloves, hats and whatever else will make you comfortable while you await this truly outstanding event. The northern lights can be pretty spectacular, and for  the best photos we recommend using a tripod.

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HIGHLIGHTS

  • Climb a volcano crater & walk between two continental tectonic plates.
  • Visit turf farmsteads and churches and  a traditional shark farmer.
  • See waterfalls, lava fields, fjords, geysers, hot springs, glaciers, icebergs, black lava beaches
  • Relax in the famous Blue Lagoon.
  • Learn about life next to Eyjafjallajökull volcano.
  • Meet Icelandic horses, taste freshly baked hot spring bread and enjoy a fjord cruise.
  • Six evenings Northern lights Academy.

Itinerary

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DAY 01 WELCOME to ICELAND

Individual transfer by shared shuttle from Keflavik airport to Reykjavík.

DAY 02 REYKJAVIK CITY TOUR & BORGARFJÖRÐUR

SAGA VALLEY : Meet your tour guide and start with a Reykjavík city tour. Then you head west.

Borgarfjörður valley is known as the Saga valley of West Iceland because many important historical events took place there. We get a chance to climb a volcano crater and  get warmed at Europe's most powerful hot spring. Hraunfossar is a series of waterfalls pouring from beneath a one kilometer wide lava field. We spend two nights in Reykholt, West Iceland. The afternoon includes a lecture about Northern Lights. After dinner, there is a guided walk in search of the Northern Lights followed by a hot cup of chocolate or tea.

DAY 03 SNÆFELLSNES PENINSULA & FJORD CRUISE

We travel to the picturesque fishing town of Stykkishólmur on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula for a lunch cruise in the Breiðafjörður fjord. A uniquely Icelandic “treat“ awaits us at Bjarnarhöfn, where they make Hákarl - the fermented shark.Naturally, once darkness falls, you are out and about chasing the Northern Lights and soaking in the hotel’s outdoor hot tubs.

DAY 04 GOLDEN CIRCLE, GEOTHERMAL TASTE & ICELANDIC HORSES

Today we travel along the scenic shores of Hvalfjörður fjord and turn inland to Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We continue to Gullfoss waterfall and Geysir geothermal fields where you can taste freshly baked hot spring bread, geothermally boiled eggs, and herring. small glass of Geysir. In the afternoon horse stable and  geothermal greenhouse, before reaching your accommodation in South Iceland. Tonight, step into the darkness and search for the elusive Northern Lights, amidst the peace and stillness of rural Iceland.

DAY 05. NATURAL WONDERS OF SOUTH ICELAND & EYJAFJALLAJÖKULL VOLCANO

Our first stop today at the high but narrow Seljalandsfoss waterfall. At the Eyjafjallajökull Information Center we learn about living next to a glacier and active volcano. Skógafoss waterfall is 60 meters high and one of the most impressive waterfalls in the country. It‘s near one of Iceland's finest folk museums which contains turf-built houses. Spend two nights in Vatnajökull National Park. Evening bus tour to Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon. If the Northern Lights are visible, it will be picture perfect!

DAY 06. SKAFTAFELL NATIONAL PARK & VATNAJÖKULL GLACIER

Today’s program is all glaciers, ice and icebergs. We visit the tiny turf church at Hof and continue to Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon filled with floating icebergs. Plenty of free time to enjoy and explore the extraordinary sights, perhaps see seals swimming in arctic waters. We spend the afternoon at Europe’s largest glacier.Tonight enjoy a video presentation about Northern Lights as a part of the Northern Lights Academy program. Be careful not to go to bed too soon in this remote and quite location or you may miss out one more chance seeing the Northern Lights shimmer and dance across the night sky.

DAY 07 SOUTH SHORE, LAVA BEACHES, COASTAL VILLAGES & BLUE LAGOON

As we head back west, we stop at Kirkjubæjarklaustur to see basalt columns known as the church floor. We continue to the black lava beaches near Vík,and visit the coastal villages in South Iceland. We return to Reykjavik for one last night. In the evening you get to soak in the famous Blue Lagoon, followed by a traditional Icelandic dinner at the Northern Light Inn and followed by one last nocturnal tour to seek more Northern Lights.

DAY 08 DEPARTURE HOME

Individual shared transfer from Reykjavík Hotel to Keflavík airport.

Included/Excluded

  • Arrival & departure airport transfer (no guide)
  • Fully escorted 6 day coach tour with English speaking guide
  • 7 nights accommodation in  including breakfast
  • Fjord Cruise on Breiðafjörður fjord including lunch
  • Visit to traditional shark curing farm
  • Hot spring Tasting with geothermally cooked bread and eggs
  • Visit to Icelandic horse stables & geothermal greenhouse
  • Visit with multi media presentation at Eyjafjallajökull Volcano Information Center
  • Entrance fee to Skógar Folk Museum and Turf House,
  • Entrance with towel at Blue Lagoon
  • Traditional Icelandic dinner at Northern Light Inn
  • Northern Lights Academy program with 6 evenings of lectures, presentations, guided searches and midnight refreshments.
  • Personal Expenses
  • Anything Outside Inclusions
  • Airfare
  • Gratuities

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FAQs

Can We Customise our tour package as per our requirement ?
Yes you can let us know your requirements and we will be happy to customise it as per your travel need.
Airport Transfers Included in the cost ?
Yes, as it is a private tour Airport transfers are included the cost.
Do we get a dedicated manager as a one point contact in your company, who will handle the complete booking ?
Yes you will have one dedicated booking manager who will be your one point contact. Even during the trip you can contact him/ her for any clarifications and details.

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