This short getaway offers insight into Iceland’s nature and cultural life, with two nights in Iceland’s capital and two nights in South Iceland, an ideal location for the search for the northern lights.
Spend time exploring Reykjavik with its many museums, galleries and stylish coffee shops, before venturing out into the scenic countryside beyond. Highlights include bathing in the Blue Lagoon, visiting the black lava beaches of the south coast as well as Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss waterfalls, travelling around the Golden Circle and meeting Icelandic horses on a local farm. Plus, hopefully, you’ll see the magical northern lights.
It is also possible to add on an optional glacier hike on Solheimajokull and an optional northern lights cruise by boat from Reykjavik.
Itinerary
After checking in to your hotel explore Reykjavik independently and enjoy dinner at one of the many fabulous restaurants that the capital has to offer.
This morning you will meet your guide who will show you the highlights of Iceland’s exciting capital. Then travel by coach to the Reykjanes Peninsula with its hot springs, mountains, bird cliffs, lighthouses and fishing villages. At the end of the day, you will soak off our travels in the warm blue waters of the famous Blue Lagoon before checking into your hotel. In the evening you have a presentation about the Northern Lights. If the night is clear, step outside to check if the northern lights are visible.
Blue Lagoon
Today you will head along the South coast where you will also stop at the high but narrow Seljalandsfoss waterfall, which plunges over the mountain. There’s a trail that goes behind the falling water and offers impressive views if you are prepared to get wet! Further east you will visit one of Iceland’s finest folk museums. This museum contains an outstanding collection of farm and domestic artefacts typical of Iceland’s past, as well as turf-built houses. Nearby is Skogafoss waterfall which is 62 meters high and one of the most impressive waterfalls in the country.
It is possible to book an optional glacier walk on the Solheimajökull glacier in the afternoon (subject to availability).
If you do not book the Glacier Hike, your tour will continue to the seaside and stroll on the black lava beach to see the amazing bird cliffs at Reynisfjara near Vik.
If the night is clear, you might be lucky enough to see the northern lights swirling in a wild and carefree dance across the heavens in dramatic shapes, colours, patterns and sizes.
Stracta Hotel Hella
This morning you will learn about Icelandic Horses and visit a geothermal greenhouse. You will then travel on the Golden Circle route. You see steam from the Geysir geothermal fields as you arrive. There are a variety of hot springs and bubbling pools. The original geyser is now dormant but has been replaced by Strokkur “the Churn” which erupts at 5-10 minute intervals. You continue to Gullfoss “the golden falls”, a double waterfall that tumbles 34 meters into the Hvita river. Then you will travel inland to Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site before returning to Reykjavík for one night.
Transfer to Keflavik Airport in time for your flight home.
Prices
What's Included
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Accommodation in rooms with private bathroom
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Daily breakfast
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Transport throughout and airport transfers
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Services of driver and guide (Day 2-4)
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Entrance with towel at Blue Lagoon
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Skogar Folk Museum & Turf Houses
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Visit Icelandic horse stables & a geothermal greenhouse
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2 guided northern lights searches on hotel grounds
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24 hour emergency assistance from our team during your holiday
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No surcharge guarantee
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Full financial protection
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Christmas departure only: Christmas lights tour, 1 festive dinner and 1 dinner at culinary restaurant
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New Year departure only: New Year celebration, 1 festive dinner and 1 dinner at a Reykjavik restaurant
From £1161 Excluding Flights
4 Nights
Jan-Mar & Sep-Dec
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Departure & price guide
From prices are per person in a room with private facilities.
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