Christmas Land of the Northern Lights - 5 Days

Iceland
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Reykjavik - Explore the capital of Iceland, Reykjanes Peninsula - Visit hot springs, mountains, bird cliffs, light houses and fishing villages, Blue Lagoon - Relax in a natural geothermal spa surrounded by a lava field., Hella - Travel across the Icelandic countryside for Northern Lights hunting, Eyjafjallajökull Glacier - See the home to the famous eruption of April 2010 that halted international air travel for a week, Marvel at Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss Waterfalls, Golden Circle - Visit Geysir geothermal fields, Gulfoss Waterfall, Strokkur geyser, Thingvellir National Park UNESCO World Heritage Site

Availability

2024-12-23

Departure dates & prices

Dates Availability Price
  • Dec Mon 23 2024 to Dec Fri 27 2024
    Available
    From
    $4,525*

What's included

4 breakfasts, 2 dinners including one 4 course meal and one fine dining experience.
4 nights simple hotel and Cottage Accommodation.
Keflavik Airport arrival and departure transfer (FlyBus shuttle).
Services of an English Speaking Icelandic Guide.
Transportation in heated coaches with free Wi-Fi on board.
Entrance with towel into the Blue Lagoon.
Entrance into Skogar folk museum and turf houses.
Use of winter and Northern lights explorer equipment simple non-slip snow and ice grippers spikes for shoes and a flash light that is helpful when walking in the dark and operating a photo camera at night.
This tour is operated in conjunction with our trusted partner and you will join travellers from different operators, not solely On The Go.
The sightseeing group may vary in size from 10 - 40 persons.
4-course festive dinner on the 24 December.
Fine dining experience on the 26th of December including transfers.

Itinerary

  • Day 1, Reykjavik
    Reykjavik. Welcome to Iceland and the start of your Northern Lights adventure! Your transfer to your accommodation is by Flybus shuttle. The remainder of the day is at leisure.
    No meals included.
    Day 2, The Blue Lagoon
    Reykjavik - Reykjanes Peninsula - Blue Lagoon - Hella. This morning you meet your tour guide who shows the group some of the highlights of Iceland's capital. Then we head out to the Reykjanes peninsula famous for hot springs, picturesque mountains, bird cliffs, light houses and quaint fishing villages. Later on we get to relax in the warm blue waters of the famous Blue Lagoon

    This evening we celebrate Christmas the Icelandic way, we start the evening by heading to the villages of Hvolsv?llur and Hella to witness their traditional Christmas lights. In Iceland this is a tradition that dates back to the middle ages when people would would keep fires burning inside the central pit of the Viking longhouses in order to keep the darkness of the Winter Solstice out. We then enjoy a sumptuous 4 course dinner and a glass of sparkling wine, this evening with any luck you might also see the northern lights.
    1 breakfast, no lunch, 1 dinner included.
    Day 3, Hella
    Hella - Eyjafjallajokull - Skogafoss - Black Lava Beach - Hella. Today we travel along the South coast and visit the active volcano that is beneath the Eyjafjallaj?kull glacier. We travel on to the high but narrow Seljalandsfoss waterfall, which plunges down from the mountain, and then visit one of the finest museums in Iceland, the LAVA centre in Hvolsvollur. Nearby is one of the most impressive waterfalls in the country; the 60-meter high Sk?gafoss waterfall. This afternoon the tour continues further south where you can stroll on the black lava beach to see the amazing bird cliffs at Reynisfjara near V?k.

    In the evening, you have a presentation on the Northern Lights. If the night is clear, step into the garden to see if they're visible. These stunning light displays are common in Iceland from September to April on clear nights and often appearing in white and green hues. However, sightings aren't always guaranteed. The expansive, dark grounds at Stracta Hotel in Hella provide an ideal spot for Northern Lights viewing, but it demands patience, warm clothing, and the anticipation of a possible sighting.
    1 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.
    Day 4, Seljalandsfoss
    Hella - Golden Circle - Reykjavik. This morning we learn about the indigenous Icelandic horse and its history and special qualities. We also visit a geothermal greenhouse seeing steam from the Geysir geothermal fields as you arrive. There is a variety of hot springs and bubbling pools. The original geyser is now dormant but has been replaced by Strokkur "the Churn" which erupts at 5-10 minute intervals. Continuing on to Gullfoss "the golden falls", a double waterfall that tumbles 34 meters into the Hvita River. Next we travel inland to Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site before returning to Reykjavik for one night. This evening we return to Reykjavik for a dining experience which includes some local Icelandic cuisine.
    1 breakfast, no lunch, 1 dinner included.
    Day 5, Reykjavik
    Today our Northern Lights Icelandic experience comes to an end with included FlyBus transfer to Keflavik Airport.
    1 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.
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