Iceland Northern Lights
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Summary
Description
Embark on a captivating five-day journey through the breathtaking landscapes of Iceland. This multi-day tour offers a unique blend of natural wonders, historical sites, and cultural experiences. Starting from the vibrant city of Reykjavik, you'll traverse the scenic southern highway, explore the stunning waterfalls of Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss, and marvel at the majestic glaciers of Falljokull and Jökulsárlón. You'll also visit the iconic Geysir and Gullfoss, and immerse yourself in the rich history of Thingvellir National Park. With comfortable accommodations and a well-planned itinerary, this tour promises an unforgettable Icelandic adventure.
Included
All breakfasts are included. There are several different lunch stops, which we believe fit well with the itinerary, such as the cafe near the Skogafoss waterfall. In the east of Iceland, we stop at local restaurants for dinner.
In Reykjavik, there are plenty of restaurants to cover all tastes and budgets. Traditional Icelandic dishes consist of salmon, cod, lamb and puffin. The old town cafes are particularly cosy, packed with comfy chairs and antique furniture, with wonderful selections of coffees, cakes and treats.
Vegetarian and vegan options are generally available, although in the east of Iceland these may be more limited than in Reykjavik. If you follow a restricted diet of any kind, please expect options to be limited.
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Tour leader throughout
We aim to use hotels that provide good value for money (in Icelandic terms) along with a comfortable experience. In Reykjavik, we either stay at Hotel Klettur or Hotel Cabin, depending on availability.
Hotel Klettur
The property is approximately 15 minutes’ walk from the main shopping street, Laugavegur, so it’s easy to enjoy the cafes, bars and restaurants of the capital. If you’d prefer to relax at the hotel, there’s a ground-floor bar serving Icelandic beers and cocktails (look out for the happy hour from 5pm to 8pm) and a games room with a pool table and Northern Lights selfie wall.
Hotel Cabin
Hotel Cabin offers the same standard of accommodation and facilities, but is approximately 2,625ft (800m) further from the city centre. It also has a bar serving Icelandic beers and cocktails (with a happy hour on draft beer from 4pm to 6pm).
Hotel Laki
Along the south coast, we stay at this 64-room hotel, which is situated in a perfect location to see the rugged landscape of Iceland, with pseudo craters dotting the view. Run by farmers-turned-hoteliers Salome and Hörður, the property has a restaurant serving locally sourced and seasonal produce and you can enjoy your meal with views of Vatnajökull glacier.
We use a comfortable, heated minibus, well adapted to the changing terrain, for all transport on this tour. Airport transfers are on the Flybus service.
Destinations
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Daily Itinerary
Day 1 – Day 1: Reykjavik
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- Reykjavík's City Hall
- Hallgrimskirkja
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Our journey begins in the charming city of Reykjavik. We'll gather at our hotel in the late afternoon for a welcome briefing. Before that, you might want to explore the city's notable attractions, such as the Hallgrímskirkja Church and the Harpa Concert Hall. The old harbour, with its narrow streets, is also worth a visit. After the briefing, we usually enjoy a group dinner. Overnight at Hotel Klettur or Hotel Cabin (or similar).
Day 2 – Day 2: Reykjavik to Kirkjubaejarklaustur
- Reykjavik
- Skaftárhreppur
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- Seljalandsfoss
- Skógafoss
- Dyrhólaey Lighthouse
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We depart from Reykjavik and head east along the scenic southern highway. Our first stop is the magnificent Seljalandsfoss waterfall, followed by the equally impressive Skógafoss waterfall. We'll also visit the southernmost point of Iceland, the Dyrhólaey peninsula, and the Reynisfjara black beach, if time and conditions allow. Our day ends in the quaint village of Kirkjubaejarklaustur, where we'll spend the night at Hotel Laki (or similar).
Day 3 – Day 3: Glacier Exploration in Kirkjubaejarklaustur
- Skaftárhreppur
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- Diamond Beach
- Fjallsárlón
- Jökulsárlón
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Today we'll explore the breathtaking glaciers of Iceland. We'll set out across the vast Skeidararsandur floodplains to reach Falljokull, where we'll strap on crampons for a thrilling glacier walk. We'll then visit the stunning Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon and the Diamond Beach, where ice chunks create beautiful formations on the black volcanic sand. We'll return to our hotel in Kirkjubaejarklaustur (Hotel Laki or similar) for the night.
Day 4 – Day 4: Kirkjubaejarklaustur to Reykjavik via Gullfoss and Geysir
- Selfoss
- Skaftárhreppur
- Reykjavik
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- Thingvellir National Park
- Geysir
- Gullfoss Falls
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We'll return to Reykjavik today, stopping at the mighty Gullfoss waterfall and the geothermal area of Geysir. We'll also visit the historic Thingvellir National Park, home to the world's first democratic parliament and the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. We'll spend the night in Reykjavik at Hotel Klettur or Hotel Cabin (or similar).
Day 5 – Day 5: Departure from Reykjavik
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Our Icelandic adventure concludes today. We'll arrange a Flybus transfer to Keflavik Airport for your departure. If you have some time before your flight, you might want to explore more of Reykjavik or visit the local thermal pools or the Blue Lagoon. You can also extend your stay to discover more of this incredible country.
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