8D7N Amazing Northern Lights Exploration - Winter
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1 Country
1 City
7 Nights
9 Halal Meals
Seat In Coach
Overview
Step up your vacation game by visiting Iceland. Get lost in the beauty of aurora, climb a volcano crater and walk between two continental tectonic plates.
Why book this package?
- See amazing Icelandic landscapes mixed with soft adventure and cultural experiences during the day.
- Relax in the Blue Lagoon, see Icelandic horses, and enjoy the breath-taking scenery of Iceland.
- Track record of 80-95% chance of seeing the Northern Lights.
Seat In Coach
Share a coach and tour guide with other travellers while sightseeing
Fullboard
7x Breakfasts + 1x Lunch + 1x Dinner
Category
Scenic
Adventure
Nature
Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrival Reykjavik - Iceland
- No Meals
Arrive at Keflavik International Airport
Transfer to hotel
- Individual transfer by shuttle from the Keflavik International Airport to your accommodation.
Hotel check-in
- Hotel Klettur or similar.
Day 2 - Reykjavik City Tour and Borgarfjordur Saga Valley
- Breakfast
Breakfast at hotel
- Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel and get transfers to next destination.
City sightseeing
- Tour guide shows the highlights of Iceland's exciting capital.
Visit Borgarfjordur Saga Valley and See Northern Lights
- Head west, visit Borgarfjordur which also known as the Saga Valley as its have more important historical events.
- Climb the Grábrók volcano crater and visit Deildartunguhver, Europe’s most powerful hot spring.
- Enjoy the view of Hraunfossar and Barnafoss waterfalls.
- In the evening, your local guide will provide you with detailed information about the Northern Light.
- Once the darkness falls, out in the garden waiting for the Northern Lights with a cup of hot chocolate or tea.
Overnight at location
- Icelandair Hotel Hamar or similar.
Day 3 - Snæfellsnes Peninsula & Fjord Cruise
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Breakfast at hotel
Fishing town of Stykkishólmur
- Tour to the charming fishing town of Stykkishólmur for a cruise in the Breiðafjörður fjord.
Lunch at location
- After a light lunch, enjoy the national dish of Iceland; Hakarl – the fermented shark.
Tour to Mt. Kirkjufell and chase the Northern Lights
- Visit the fishing village of Grundarfjörðu, a place with an impressive coastline and mountains, lake and waterfalls (depending on road and weather conditions)
- Take in the sight of Mt. Kirkjufell - Its isolated position jutting out into the sea makes it a focal point for tourists.
- On the way back to Borgarnes; the guide will give you some practical tips on how to photograph the Auroras as part of the Northern Lights Academy program.
- Once the darkness falls, out in the garden waiting for the Northern Lights or enjoys hotel’s outdoor hot tubs.
Overnight at location
- Icelandair Hotel Hamar or similar.
Day 4 - Golden Circle, Geothermal Taste & Icelandic Horse
- Breakfast
Breakfast at hotel
Visit to UNESCO World Heritage site, see Icelandic horse
- Travel along the Hvalfjörður fjord, make a stop at Icelandic wool outlet store
- Continue inland to Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Travel the Golden Circle route, see steam rising from the Geysir geothermal fields.
- Get a taste of freshly baked hot spring bread served with Icelandic butter, boiled eggs and herring at Restaurant Geysir
- Tour to double waterfall of Gullfoss to admire its scenery.
- In the afternoon, meet the friendly Icelandic horse and learned about the unique qualities and history of the horses.
- Visit geothermal greenhouse and transfer to accommodation in South Iceland.
- Step into the darkness and search for the elusive Northern Lights in the garden of the hotel.
Overnight at location
- Hotel Eldhestar or similar.
Day 5 - Natural Wonders of South Iceland & Eyjafjallajökull Volcano
- Breakfast
Breakfast at hotel
Tour to Skógafoss waterfall and Black Lava beach
- Travel along the South coast and visit Lava & Volcano Exhibition Center and learn about geology and active volcanoes.
- Tour to Iceland’s finest folk museums with an outstanding collection of farm and domestic artifacts from Iceland’s past and several turf-built houses.
- Take a sight to a nearby waterfall; Skógafoss at the high of 60 meters and one of the most impressive waterfalls in the country.
- Take a stroll on the black lava beach and bird cliffs at Reynisfjara in South Iceland.
Overnight at location
- Hotel Klaustur or similar.
- Spend two night near Kirkjubæjarklaustur in the Vatnajökull National Park region - ideal for Northern Lights search.
Day 6 - Vatnajökull National Park & Glacier
- Breakfast
Breakfast at hotel
Vatnajökull National Park & Glacier
- Travel to Jökulsárlón; glacial lagoon filled with floating icebergs and explore the amazing site and might have a chance to see seals swimming in arctic water.
- Stroll along the black sandy beach which also known as Diamond beach covered in icebergs.
- In the afternoon, visit tiny turf church at Hof and spend time at Europe’s largest national park – has Iceland’s highest mountains, an alpine environment, and Europe’s largest glacier.
- In the evening, enjoy a film presentation about Northern Lights. At the night, out in the garden waiting for the Northern Lights.
Overnight at location
- Hotel Klaustur or similar.
Day 7 - South Shore, ReykjavÃk & Blue Lagoon
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Breakfast at hotel
Eldhraun lava field and Seljalandsfoss waterfall
- Head across the Eldhraun lava field to the village of Vík from Kirkjubæjarklaustur.
- Make a stop to take photo and enjoy the view of black lava beach with high bird cliffs and pounding waves.
- Tour to high but narrow Seljalandsfoss waterfall.
- In the afternoon, return to Reykjavik.
Free and easy activities
- Enjoy 2 hour leisure time to explore Iceland’s capital on our own.
- Suggestion activities: visit the museum, shopping, or rest in the hotel room.
Explore famous Blue Lagoon
- Soaking in the famous Blue Lagoon in Grindavik.
Farewell dinner
- Enjoy Icelandic farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
Last noctural tour - Northern Lights
- Seek more Northern Lights for the last time.
Overnight at location
- Hotel Klettur.
Day 8 - Depart Reykjavik
- Breakfast
Breakfast at hotel
Hotel check-out
Transfer to airport
- Individual transfer by shuttle bus from your accommodation in Reykjavik to Keflavik International Airport.
Inclusion
Accommodation
- 7 nights accommodation at comfort tourist-class hotels
- Arrival & departure airport transfer by shuttle (no guide)
Tour to sites
- Fjords cruise on Breiðafjörður fjord including light lunch (Day 3)
- Visit traditional shark curing farm
- Hot spring Tasting with geothermal cooked bread & eggs
- Visit Icelandic horse stable & geothermal greenhouse
- Visit Lava Exhibition Center
- Skógar folk museum & turf houses
- Entrance with a towel to Blue Lagoon
- Traditional Icelandic dinner at a local restaurant (Day 7)
- Northern Lights program
- Entrance fees included
- Free Wi-Fi on the bus
- Use of ice grippers spikes for shoes and flashlight included
- Optional ice cave visit (mid-November to mid-March)
Meals
- As per stated in the itinerary
Tour Leader
- 6 days escorted bus tour with English-speaking guide/driver-guide
Exclusion
Expenses
- International air tickets
- Travel Insurance
- City Tax
- All meals not listed under “included”
- Extras, not indicated in inclusions
- Extra night in Reykjavik before/after the tour – on request
Assalamua'laikum. Get in touch with us for any enquiries regarding this package. We typically respond within 1-2 working days.
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