Authentic Local Experiences:
- The more you escape the lights of the city, the better your chance to see the Northern Lights. We'll take a jaunt from Reykjavik on the first of our nightly opportunities to hunt the aurora borealis.
- See the striking, unique beauty of the iceberg-filled Glacier Lagoon and the glistening ice that covers the sand of nearby Diamond Beach.
- Northern Lights Quest
- Diamond Beach
- Blue Lagoon Spa Experience and Dinner
- Fridheimar Tomato Farm Lunch
- Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
- LAVA Center
- Secret Lagoon
- Skogafoss Waterfall
- Strokkur Geyser
- Pingvellir National Park
- 5 Breakfasts (B), 2 Lunch (L) and 3 Dinners (D)
- Fosshotel Reykjavik | Reykjavik (1)
- Stracta Hotel | Hella (1)
- Fosshotel Nupar | Kalfafell (2)
- Fosshotel Reykjavik | Reykjavik (1)
Trip Highlights:
Dining Experiences:
Hotels:
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Reykjavik Arrival, City Tour & Northern Lights Quest
Your tour departs from your hotel at 2:00 PM for a panoramic tour of Reykjavik, to see the capital city and its charming architecture and beautiful, brightly-colored rooftops. See the striking Hallsgrimskirkja church and the Harpa concert hall. Return to your hotel for a welcome drink and canapes with your group, followed by free time for independent dining. Then head away from the city lights on a search for the elusive Northern Lights. Enjoy peaceful stillness and nighttime views as you search for the aurora borealis.
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Golden Circle, Secret Lagoon & Friðheimar Tomato Farm
Begin your journey on the famed Golden Circle, starting with the spectacular Þingvellir National Park, a meeting place of old Icelandic clans. It is also where the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates meet above ground. Journey to the Secret Lagoon: small and intimate, it’s where savvy travelers go to enjoy the Icelandic spa experience. Don’t forget your swimsuit! Enjoy lunch in the greenhouse of Friðheimar Tomato Farm. Then it’s on to the Strokkur geyser, which erupts every 10 minutes. Stop at Gullfoss Waterfall, one of the most photographed spots in Iceland. Later, dine with your group at your hotel located on the foot of Hekla volcano. After dark, you might soak in the hotel and it’s outdoor hot tub while watching for the Northern Lights. (B, L, D)
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LAVA Center, Skógar Folk Museum, Skógafoss Waterfall & Black Sand Beach
Visit the LAVA Center to learn about Iceland’s volcanoes, and how their eruptions and lava flows have shaped the country over time. Visit the Skogar Folk Museum to explore Iceland’s cultural heritage and learn about the lives of Iceland’s early settlers through an array of tools, books, and handicrafts. See the Skogafoss Waterfall nearby and then Reynisfjara’s black sand beach and rock formations. Dine tonight at your hotel, which is perfectly situated for Northern Lights viewing. (B, D)
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Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, Diamond Beach & Skaftafell Wilderness Area
Visit the Skaftafell Wilderness Area and see glaciers, waterfalls, a snow-capped volcano and lava fields. Take in the expansive view during lunch at the Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon. Visit the Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, where bright blue and white icebergs dot the waters. At nearby Diamond Beach, marvel at glistening natural ice sculptures on the black sands. Dine on your own at your hotel this evening. (B, L)
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5
Seljalandsfoss Waterfall, Reykjavik & The Blue Lagoon
Journey to the beautiful Seljalandsfoss Waterfall where, weather permitting, the sure-footed can walk the trail that takes you behind the 60-meter falls. Travel back to Reykjavik and spend the afternoon independently exploring the city. In the evening, visit the Blue Lagoon, a geothermal spa in a man-made lake surrounded by lava fields; relax in the heated waters before a farewell dinner of locally sourced Icelandic specialties with your group. (B, D)
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Tour Ends in Reykjavik
Your tour ends after breakfast. (B) B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner>Have Questions? Email Us
