5 Days Christmas & Northern Lights Adventure
Description
Summary
Description
Embark on an unforgettable multi-day tour through Iceland's breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural heritage. From the vibrant capital city of Reykjavík to the serene beauty of the Reykjanes Peninsula, this tour offers a perfect blend of adventure, relaxation, and festive celebration. Experience the magic of Christmas in Iceland, explore stunning waterfalls, walk on black sand beaches, and witness the awe-inspiring Northern Lights. With comfortable accommodations and delightful culinary experiences, this tour promises an enchanting journey through the land of fire and ice.
Included
Daily breakfast
4-course festive dinner on the 24th of December
Fine dining at one of Reykjavík's best gourment restaurants on the 26th of December, including transfer
Arrival transfer with Flybus (no guide)
Luxury bus throughout tour with free wi-fi
Departure transfer with Flybus (no guide)
4 nights in tourist-class hotels including breakfast
Hótel Cabin:
Cabin is our budget accommodation in Reykjavík for this tour. The hotel offers standard rooms that are 10m2 with private bathrooms. A restaurant and bar are located on the ground floor of the hotel. The hotel is ideally located for sightseeing and some shopping in the city center.
Hótel Klettur:
Klettur is our comfort accommodation in Reykjavík for this tour. The hotel offers standard rooms that are 18-24m2 with private bathrooms. A bar, with a excellent selection of Icelandic beers, cocktails and wine, is located on the ground floor of the hotel.
Stracta Hotel:
Stracta is both our budget and comfort accommodation on the country side. Stracta is located in a small village with little exposure to city lights, making the possibility for viewing the Northern Lights from the hotel garden, or possibly your window. Our travelers that book the budget option will be staying in a standard room, which are 18m2, with private bathrooms, and our travelers that book the comfort oprtion will be staying in studio rooms, which are 24m2, with private bathrooms and a small kitchenette suitable for basic self-catering. A restaurant is located on the ground floor of the hotel. In the evenings you can relax in the hot tubs and sauna located in the hotel gardens.
All hotels have breakfast and free WiFi.
Hotels are subject to change.
Experienced English-speaking driver and guide throughout tour apart from arrival and departure days
Arival and departure airport transfers
Christmas lights tour and Christmas Celebration on day 2
Entrance with towel at Blue Lagoon
Entrance fee to Skógar Folk Museum and Turf Houses
Northern Lights program during two evenings with a combination of lectures, presentations, film and guided searches for Northern Lights and midnight refreshments.
Use of winter & Northern Lights Explorer equipment: Simple non-slip snow & ice grippers spikes for shoes and flashlight
Map
Attractions
Hrunalaug Hot Spring
Rainbow Street
Seltún Geothermal Area
Great Geysir
Eyjafjallajökull Info Point
Thingvellir National Park
Seljalandsfoss
Skógafoss
Skógar Museum
Strokkur Geyser
Reykjanes Lighthouse
Reynisdrangar Cliffs
Dyrhólaey Lighthouse
Caves of Hella
Gullfoss Falls
Garður Old Lighthouse
Imagine Peace TowerDaily Itinerary
Day 1 – Day 1: Arrival in Reykjavík
- Reykjavik - Arrival day
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Upon arrival at Keflavík International Airport, the Flybus shuttle will transport you to your hotel in Reykjavík. Spend your first night in Iceland's vibrant capital city, with free time to explore its unique charm if your schedule permits. Overnight stay at Hotel Cabin (Budget version) or Hótel Klettur (Comfort version), or similar.
Day 2 – Day 2: Exploring the Reykjanes Peninsula and Christmas Celebration
- Reykjavik
- Rangárþing ytra
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- Hrunalaug Hot Spring
- Reykjanes Lighthouse
- Caves of Hella
- Garður Old Lighthouse
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Meet your tour guide at 09:00 to discover the Christmas spirit of Reykjavík and the Reykjanes Peninsula, featuring hot springs, mountains, and fishing villages. End the day with a relaxing soak in the Blue Lagoon. Spend two nights in simple cottages in South Iceland. In the evening, enjoy a guided tour of Christmas lights in Hvolsvöllur and Hella, followed by a festive 4-course dinner at Árhús Restaurant in Hella. Overnight stay at Stracta Hotel or similar.
Day 3 – Day 3: South Coast Adventure
- Rangárþing ytra
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- Eyjafjallajökull Info Point
- Seljalandsfoss
- Skógafoss
- Skógar Museum
- Reynisdrangar Cliffs
- Dyrhólaey Lighthouse
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Journey along the south coast to the area near the active volcano beneath the Eyjafjallajökull glacier. Visit the stunning Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls, and explore the Skógar Folk Museum. Walk on the famous Black Lava Beach at Reynisfjara, observe the Cap of Dyrhólaey, and visit the charming village of Vík. If the night is clear, you may witness the Northern Lights. Overnight stay at Stracta Hotel or similar.
Day 4 – Day 4: Golden Circle and Reykjavík
- Reykjavik
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- Rainbow Street
- Seltún Geothermal Area
- Great Geysir
- Thingvellir National Park
- Strokkur Geyser
- Gullfoss Falls
- Imagine Peace Tower
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Learn about the Icelandic horse and visit a geothermal greenhouse. Travel the Golden Circle route, visiting the Geysir geothermal fields, the erupting Strokkur, and the majestic Gullfoss waterfall. Explore Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, before returning to Reykjavík. Enjoy a culinary treat at a traditional restaurant downtown. Overnight stay at Hotel Cabin (Budget version) or Hótel Klettur (Comfort version), or similar.
Day 5 – Day 5: Departure
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Conclude your Icelandic adventure with an individual transfer by Flybus airport shuttle from your accommodation in Reykjavík to Keflavík Airport.
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