Nature's Treasures & Northern Lights of Iceland

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This unforgettable journey combines the best-known natural icons from the “Land of Fire & Ice,” while you experience West Iceland's rich history, local delicacies and mystical landscape! This is an escorted tour. It’s perfect if you prefer not to do your own driving and want to see as many sights as you can during your vacation.

Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Visit all of the most beautiful regions of Iceland in one unforgettable trip.
    • Enjoy the majestic natural beauty of Iceland on an escorted vacation where all of your details have been taken care of!
    • Experience the Golden Circle, Snaefellsnes Peninsula, Breidafjordur Bay, Icelandic horses and more!
    • Walk along the continental rift at Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    • The evening Northern Lights Hunt takes place in a prime position to view the luminescent green light show.

What's this trip about?

    This unforgettable journey combines the best-known natural icons from the “Land of Fire & Ice,” while you experience West Iceland's rich history, local delicacies and mystical landscape! This is an escorted tour. It’s perfect if you prefer not to do your own driving and want to see as many sights as you can during your vacation.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportRound trip airfare and all internal transport included
Start CityReykjavik
End CityGeysir

Travel Themes

  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Relaxing Retreats

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Iceland

Attractions

  • Geysir
  • Gullfoss
  • Reykjavík
  • Snaefellsnes Peninsula
  • Thingvellir National park

Activities

  • Culture
  • History
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Hot Springs
  • Nature
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • Aurora Borealis

Trip includes

    • Round-trip economy class airfare to Reykjavik (KEF)
    • Round-trip airport transfers via Flybus Airport Shuttle
    • Accommodations in hotels as listed, or similar:
    • 1 night in Reykjavik at the Icelandair Hotel Natura
    • 2 nights in Borgarnes at the Icelandair Hotel Hamar
    • 1 night in Reykjavik at the Icelandair Hotel Natura
    • Daily Breakfast
    • Guided coach tour from Day 2 to Day 5
    • Northern Lights guided evening hunt on foot
    • Northern Lights hunt kit on Day 2 or 3 (flashlight, blanket & thermos of hot cocoa)
    • Northern Lights wake-up call option during the night (available one night, in Borgarnes)
    • Entrance fee to the Aurora Centre in Reykjavik
    • Entrance fee to Museum Centre in Akranes
    • Krauma Geothermal Baths entrance fee and towel rental
    • Boat tour with Viking-sushi tasting
    • Visit to Fridheimar greenhouse and a horse stable visit

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Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to Reykjavik!

Accommodation: Icelandair Hotel Natura Reykjavik

Upon arrival at Reykjavik/Keflavik Airport, make your way outside of the arrival hall and look for the coaches marked Flybus. You have a Flybus Plus ticket, so upon presenting your voucher, you will be redirected...

Day 2: Reykjavik - Reykholt - Borgarnes

Accommodation: Icelandair Hotel Hamar

Discover first-hand the colorful capital of Reykjavik with a sightseeing tour experiencing the city's energetic vibe through top visitor attractions like the visually stunning Harpa Concert Hall and Hallgrimskirkja Church. ...

Entrance fee to the Aurora Centre in Reykjavik

Enjoy admission to Aurora Reykjavik, the Northern Lights Center in the heart of Iceland's capital city! Find interactive displays, gawk at breathtaking photo exhibits, and learn about the history of this natural majestic wonder.

Entrance fee to Museum Center in Akranes

In the friendly town of Akranes,visit the local museum center which preserves a comprehensive collection of geology and maritime exhibits.

Krauma Geothermal Baths entrance fee and towel rental

Visit Krauma, a natural geothermal bath resort at Deildartunguhver, Europe’s most powerful hot spring. Relax in soothing “fire and ice” baths blended from Deildartunguhver’s pure hot springs and pristine glacier rivers.

Day 3: Stykkisholmur - Snaefellsnes Peninsula - Borgarnes

From the delightful town of Stykkisholmur, embark on an adventurous sail in Breidafjordur Bay (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) to encounter thousands of tiny islands and experience "Viking Sushi."

Along the rugged coastline of Snaefellsnes Peninsula, encounter hi...

Boat tour with Viking-sushi tasting

At Breidafjordur Bay, experience “Viking Sushi,” a sampling of sea scallops, urchin, and crab drawn onto the boat straight from the refreshing Icelandic waters. It doesn't get much fresher than this!

Day 4: Thingvellir National Park - Gullfoss - Geysir

Accommodation: Icelandair Hotel Natura Reykjavik

Iceland's Golden Circle showcases a trio of celebrated natural attractions including the dramatic Gullfoss Waterfall and the geothermal fields of the Geysir Hot Spring Area alive with boiling mud pits, steam vent...

Visit to Fridheimar greenhouse and a horse stable visit

Visit Fridheimar, a family-run greenhouse and horse breeding farm. See how they grow tomatoes and cucumbers all year round despite Iceland’s long, dark winters and enjoy a taste of the crop. They also breed horses and put on a horse show accompanied by lively Icelandic music.

Day 5: Depart Iceland

Your Iceland vacation comes to a close today, but you can take back memories of mystical nature, local delicacies, ancient sagas and the Northern Lights! If your flight is in the afternoon, use your last moments to walk along the harbor seafront and breathe the fresh ...

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Last Updated: 8/14/2019

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