Northern Lights Escape

6 days
From $366/day
$2,197
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$2,966
4.5/5 Excellent
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Trip last updated: 1/1/2020
Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
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Overview

Highlights

    • On this trip we are travelling in our own private minibus as this allows us to reach some more off the beaten path destinations and gives us flexibility which would not be possible by public transport. And on top of that all our vehicles in Iceland have complimentary Wi-Fi.
    • There's a lot more to Iceland than ice and vikings. Follow the scenic 'Golden Circle', visiting geothermal springs and geysers, the mighty waterfall of Gullfoss and the site of the nation's first parliament at Thingvellir
    • Drive along the island’s spectacular South Shore past the Reynisdrangar Rocks and volcanic black sand beaches
    • Head to Skaftafell National Park and get adventurous with a hike to Vatnajokull, Europe's largest glacier
    • The aurora borealis is the best lightshow on Earth, and this trip is your ticket. Stay up late to see the northern sky dance with green light (subject to weather conditions and activity)

What's this trip about?

    Gurgling hot springs, majestic waterfalls, volcanoes alive and extinct, Europe’s biggest glacier – Iceland, where adventures a la naturale await. Discover the raw natural beauty of this spectacular Nordic wonderland on a 6-day trip that will have you stalking close to epic glacial sheaths, feeling the icy spray of the Gullfoss waterfall and becoming acquainted with the culture and cuisine of an Arctic island outpost unlike any other.
Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range65+, 50 - 64, 36 - 49, 18 - 35, 12 - 17, 6 - 11
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityReykjavik
End CityReykjavik

Travel Themes

Activities

Trip includes

    • Golden Circle - Thingvellir National Park
    • Golden Circle - Strokkur Geysir
    • Golden Circle - Gullfoss Waterfall
    • Jokulsarlon - Glacier Lagoon
    • Skogafoss - Waterfall Visit
    • South Coast - Dyrholaey Viewpoint
    • Vatnajokull - Glacier Hike
    • Reykjavik - Leader-led walking tour

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Reykjavik

Hallo! Welcome to Iceland. The world's northernmost capital of Reykjavik lies just below the Arctic Circle. The city sees around four hours of sunlight a day in winter and 22 hours or more in summer. Surrounded by volcanic peaks and crystalline ocean, and boasting a v...

Day 2 Golden Circle / Hvolsvollur Area

Depart Reykjavik early this morning and follow the route of the 'Golden Circle'. Visit Þingvellir National Park, the site of Iceland's first parliament, founded in AD930, and a geological wonder where the American and Eurasian tectonic plates are pulling apart. If you...

Day 3 South Coast / Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon

Start the day with a trip to the eerily beautiful Skógafoss waterfall, one of the biggest waterfalls in Iceland. Skógafoss is a giant of a waterfall, 25 metres wide and also dropping down 60 metres. You can get up close and feel its power, and also climb a (long) wind...

Day 4 Vatnajokull Glacier / Vik

Today you'll take a walk on Europe's biggest ice cap – Vatnajokull – which has around 30 glaciers flowing out from it. No experience is necessary to partake in the hike. It’s sobering to think that the glacier is retreating due to rising world temperatures, and in som...

Day 5 Reykjavik

This morning we make our way to the beautiful waterfall of Seljalandsfoss, and then back to Reykjavik. Upon arrival take a short guided walk of Reykjavik to get an enhanced appreciation of the city around its landmark attractions and points of interest. Visit the old ...

Day 6 Reykjavik

Today is departure day and time to say 'sjaumst'. As there are no activities planned, you are able to depart the hotel at any time. Check out time is at midday. If you are departing later, you can arrange to store your luggage at the hotel. If you would like to stay l...

Dates & Availability

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Price per day
$366

Northern Lights Escape Reviews & Ratings

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Sam

Nov 2019

Perfect introduction to Iceland!

Overall I had a spectacular time on this trip. The scenery was unbelievable and the group was great. I was a bit underwhelmed by our guide - while he was super nice ...

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Details

Accommodation:

Guesthouse (3 nights),Hotel (2 nights)

Flights & transport:

Private minibus with free Wi-Fi

Group size:

Small Group - 24 max

Maximum number of people in group:

12

Trip Excludes:

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