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Land of the Northern Lights - 5 Day Tour

Land of the Northern Lights

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WINTER TOUR: Our best-selling Iceland tour! This 5-day whirlwind adventure of Southern Iceland takes you from cool city streets to rugged mountains. From the inviting Blue Lagoon to erupting geysers. From thundering falls to the elusive Northern Lights. See the best Iceland has to offer in five days.

For a detailed itinerary and information about visas, money, weather and more download our Trip Notes

Accommodation Standard

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Tour Overview

Duration

5 days

Starts

Reykjavik

Ends

Reykjavik

Range

Handpicked

Tour Guide

Yes - escorted by a tour guide

Group Size

Min 4 / Max 40

Minimum age

8 yrs, accompanied by an adult

Departs

Tuesdays & Thursdays

Hotel Rating

Simple hotels

Countries

Iceland

Arrival Transfer

Yes by Flybus shared transfer

Departure Transfer

Yes by Flybus shared transfer

Meals included

Breakfast: 4
26 Nov

Standard

$2,665
$2,132

1 upgrade available

28 Nov

Standard

$2,665
$2,132

1 upgrade available

Per person from
NZD$2,132.00
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$5,330.00
NZD$4,264.00
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Accommodation Standard

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Tour Highlights

Reykjavik - Explore Iceland's colourful capital, where every street bursts with cool Nordic style
Hella - Spend two nights in Iceland's stunning countryside - the ideal spot for hunting the Northern Lights
Blue Lagoon - Unwind and rejuvenate in the mineral-rich waters of the Blue Lagoon
Eyjafjallajökull - Visit where a roaring volcano hides beneath the glacial surface
Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss - Marvel at Iceland's iconic waterfalls
The Golden Circle - Experience a once-in-a-lifetime route, complete with geysers, Gullfoss falls, and Thingvellir National Park
Reykjanes Peninsula - Travel to the remote edge of Iceland, home to hot springs, rugged hills and mountains, and rural villages

Included

4 breakfasts
Standard: 4 nights in simple hotels (comfort upgrade available to 4 nights in 3 star hotels)
Keflavik Airport arrival and departure transfer (FlyBus shuttle)
An English-speaking Icelandic guide
Transportation in heated coaches, with free Wi-Fi
Entrance to the Blue Lagoon, with a towel provided
Entrance into the Skogar Folk Museum and Turf Houses
Entrance into the Icelandic Horse Stables and Geothermal Greenhouse
Northern Lights programme: two evenings of lectures, presentations, films, and guided searches for the Northern Lights. Midnight refreshments are also included here
Use of winter and Northern lights explorer equipment: non-slip snow and ice gripper spikes for shoes and a flash light. This equipment is extremely helpful when walking in the dark and taking photographs 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

Not Included

International flights and Visas
Tips for your guide - this is an entirely personal gesture

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Itinerary

Day 1 - Reykjavik

Welcome to Iceland! Your adventure begins. Once you're transferred from the airport to your hotel via Flybus transfer, the rest of the day is yours to explore!

Overnight: Reykjavik

Day 2 - Heading to Hella & the Blue Lagoon

Reykjavik - Reykjanes Peninsula - Blue Lagoon - Hella. Our morning starts with a tour of Reykjavik, Iceland's charming capital. From there, we'll head out of the city to the breath-taking Reykjanes Peninsula. Think quaint fishing villages, hot springs, and striking mountains. Now, we're headed for Hella, but not without a rejuvenating stop at the Blue Lagoon.

Don't worry, we'll reach our accommodation before darkness falls. And once it does, we'll head out to the garden and wait for the Northern Lights to appear.

Overnight: Hella
Meals: Breakfast

Day 3 - Grumbling glaciers and roaring falls

Hella - Eyjafjallajokull - Skogafoss - Hella. Today is about the sheer force of nature's power - what makes Iceland, Iceland. The rumbling volcano of the Eyjafjallajökull glacier. The plunging Seljalandsfoss and thundering Skógafoss waterfalls. Later, there's an optional hike on the shimmering Solheimajokull glacier where you can take in the enchanting icy scenery. Please note: this optional hike must be booked in advance. Contact us to book.

If you didn’t book the glacier hike, the tour continues further south where we can stroll on the black lava beach and see the amazing bird cliffs at Reynisfjara near Vík.

We'll be back in Hella before it gets dark. It's our second chance to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights - keep your eyes peeled!

Overnight: Hella
Meals: Breakfast

Day 4 - Geysers and Gullfoss on the Golden Circle

Hella - Golden Circle - Reykjavik. This morning, we'll start the journey back to Reykjavik via the breath-taking Golden Circle. Along the way, you'll see bubbling hot springs and geysers at the Geysir geothermal greenhouse. Its famous Strokkur geyser erupts every 10 minutes - don't miss it!

Further inland, we'll pass the mighty Gullfoss waterfall and through the rugged Thingvellir National Park.

This once-in-a-lifetime drive ends in Reykjavik. Once you're checked in, your final evening is free for you to explore or join an optional evening cruise to spot the Northern Lights one final time.

Overnight: Reykjavik
Meals: Breakfast

Day 5 - Reykjavik to home

And just like that, our tour comes to an end. Enjoy your final morning in Iceland however you wish, before your Flybus transfer to the airport. We're sure you'll be back soon.

Meals: Breakfast

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Tour Reviews

Great tour, ample time at each stop but also packed plenty in without feeling rushed or travelling too much in one day. We had an amazing time!

Lovely tour guide called Stefan. He was funny, very knowledgeable and made sure we got to see all the sites. Plus he has an amazing singing voice. The tour was great. We were fortunate to get good enough conditions to see the northern lights which was magical.

From buying the tour to very end of travel, ESPECIALLY our tour guide was awesome. Even sent a separate e-mail saying that our tour guide Stefan was spectacular. The only downside was "Hotel Cabin"s room size in Rejkjavik. they were uncomfortably small.

Lovely tour guide called Stefan. He was funny, very knowledgeable and made sure we got to see all the sites. Plus he has an amazing singing voice. The tour was great. We were fortunate to get good enough conditions to see the northern lights which was magical.

The tour guide is also the driver which Made it difficult to understand or learn what he was providing information on as his focus is on driving and keeping us safe. Secondly the initial bus the speaker wasn't working so we had waste time waiting for a new bus to arrive. The tour mentioned chasing northern light but we were left unaccompanied to go look for them in Hella and ddnt even know what to look for in the sky as to the naked eye the ligjts are not visible I was given info from a fellow tourist on the trip. A separate tour guide is needed to take you out to sites and explain not sit on the bus and expect tourists to go out not understanding what was pointed out as it was only mentioned in the bus.

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Extras and add-ons

If you'd like to add extras or add-ons to your booking, you can do this easily during checkout. Just review the available options and select any additional services or upgrades you'd like before completing your purchase.

Pre and Post Tour Accommodation

Extend your tour with us by booking pre and post-accommodation, available at a per-person, per-night rate.

Pre Tour Accommodation - from

Double

$145per passenger

Twin

$145per passenger

Single

$245per passenger

Post Tour Accommodation - from

Double

$145per passenger

Triple

$145per passenger

Twin

$145per passenger

Single

$245per passenger

Additional Excursions

Enhance your tour with these optional extras, helping you to get the most from your adventure.

Solheimajokull Glacier Hike | Iceland
Add-on: Solheimajokull Glacier Hike

Embark on an exciting and easy paced, glacier hike on the breathtaking Sólheimajökull glacier, accompanied by experienced glacier guides. With extensive training and the highest qualifications in glacier guiding, they will skillfully lead you across the glacier with its captivating spectrum of hues – from pristine white to ethereal blue. You will be escorted to exclusive glacier zones, a privilege enjoyed by only a select few. While traversing this icy marvel, you will explore the wonderland of ice sculptures, water cauldrons, ridges and deep crevasses, while taking in the spectacular views.

$245

per passenger

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Standard

Hotels

The hotels listed below are ones which we frequently use on this tour. We reserve the right to substitute these hotels to ones of a similar standard.

If you are interested in booking pre or post-tour accommodation, here are some of the hotels we typically use.

Cabin Hotel
Reykjavik

Set near the beautiful waterfront, Hotel Cabin offers simple but comfortable accommodation in Iceland's vibrant capital. Standard rooms are 18m², modern and cosy, with free Wi-Fi, en suite facilities and views of the city or the bay. A buffet breakfast is served each morning and there's a lobby bar serving drinks and snacks. Five minutes' walk from the hotel is Borg29 - a modern foodhall with nine restaurants on site, and the wonderful geothermal Laugardalslaug swimming pool. To reach the city centre it's a scenic 15 - 20 minute walk.

Our Rating
Simple
Local Rating
2 Star Hotel
Hotel Stracta
Hella

Hotel Stracta in the sleepy village of Hella, offers a serene getaway in South Iceland. This contemporary hotel provides a range of en suite accommodations, from cosy 18m² standard rooms, to spacious 24m² studio rooms, which are equipped with a small kitchenette and a sofa bed. All of the guest rooms are designed in Nordic style and well-equipped, with modern amenities. A delicious and hearty buffet breakfast is served each day at the buffet restaurant Gardur. You can unwind in the sauna or outdoor hot tubs while soaking in views of the Northern Lights and enjoy delectable à la carte meals at Stracta Bistro restaurant, which serves a whole host of Icelandic and international culinary delights. In the winter, Hotel Stracta's dark gardens are perfect for Northern Lights hunting!

Our Rating
Standard
Local Rating
3 Star Hotel

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Prices & Dates

Departure dates are guaranteed with a minimum of 4 persons. 'Twin/Double' prices are per person when there are 2 people on the same booking sharing a room. 'Single' prices are applicable to solo travellers and anyone wanting the privacy of their own room. Room sharing is not available on this tour.

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6 Jan - 10 Jan
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