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New Years Land Of The Northern Lights

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5 days

NEW YEAR TOUR: Celebrate New Years eve the Icelandic way whilst searching for the Northern Lights. Exploring southern Iceland, you'll visit the Reykjanes peninsula, relax in the Blue Lagoon and see the geothermal activity in the Golden Circle. Enjoy a delicious 4-course meal on New Years eve before heading outside to see the sky lit up by fireworks.

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

Accommodation Standard

Standard

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

29th Dec 2023

Hotel Rating

Simple hotels and Cottages

Countries

Iceland

Arrival Transfer

Yes by Flybus shared transfer

Departure Transfer

Yes by Flybus shared transfer

Meals included

Breakfast: 4, Dinner: 2
Per person from
R 38,420.00
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Total From
R 96,050.00
R 76,840.00
Deposit From
Final payment
R 10,000.00
R 71,840.00

Accommodation Standard

Standard

Tour Highlights

Reykjavik - Explore the capital of Iceland
Reykjanes Peninsula - See 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 - Visit where the famous eruption of April 2010 that halted international air travel for a week
Marvel at Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss Waterfalls
Golden Circle - See Geysir geothermal fields, Gulfoss Waterfall, Strokkur geyser, Thingvellir National Park UNESCO World Heritage Site

Included

4 breakfasts and 2 dinners (a New Year's Eve festive 4-course dinner and a culinary dinner experience in Reykjavik on New Year's Day)
4 nights simple hotels (comfort upgrade available to 4 nights in 3 star hotels)
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
Northern Lights programme during 2 evenings with a combination of lectures, presentations, film and guided searches for the Northern Lights and midnight refreshments
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.

Not Included

International Flights and Visas
Gratuity for your tour guide. Tipping your tour guide is an entirely personal gesture

Accommodation Standard

Standard

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.

Overnight: Reykjavik

Day 2 - 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 hear all about the Northern Lights and once darkness falls we head out in the garden and wait for this beautiful natural phenomena to appear.

Overnight: Hella
Meals: Breakfast

Day 3 - Glaciers, Waterfalls & NYE!

Hella - Eyjafjallajokull - Skogafoss - Black Lava Beach - Hella. Today we travel along the South coast and visit the active volcano that is beneath the Eyjafjallajökull glacier. We travel on to the high but narrow Seljalandsfoss waterfall, which plunges down from the mountain, and then visit the Skógar folk museum, which contains an outstanding collection of farm and domestic artefacts. Nearby is one of the most impressive waterfalls in the country; the 60-meter high Skógafoss 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 Vík.

This evening we celebrate New Year the Icelandic way. Before dinner, we visit the bonfires in the villages of Hvolsvöllur and Hella. The traditional Brenna bonfires of New Year's Eve have their origins in the Middle Ages when people built bonfires to burn the old things they no longer needed. In Iceland, there are bonfires all around the country where inhabitants gather, shoot off fireworks, sing and dance as they wait for the New Year to come in.

Returning to our hotel we enjoy a delicious 4-course dinner on the river banks in Hella. Later this evening we enjoy the myriad of fireworks exploding across the sky to ring in the new year. If you're truly lucky you may also see the northern lights appear in the background.

Overnight: Hella
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4 - Golden Circle

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 enjoy a culinary dining experience which includes some local Icelandic cuisine.

Overnight: Reykjavik
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5 - Reykjavik

Today our Northern Lights Icelandic experience comes to an end with included FlyBus transfer to Keflavik Airport.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation Standard

Standard

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.

Post Tour Accommodation - from

Double

R 1,665per passenger

Twin

R 1,665per passenger

Single

R 2,815per passenger

Pre Tour Accommodation - from

Double

R 1,665per passenger

Twin

R 1,665per passenger

Single

R 2,815per passenger

Accommodation Standard

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

Accommodation Standard

Standard

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.

2024
Twin/Double
Single
29 Dec - 2 Jan
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R 48,025R 38,420
R 57,205R 45,764
2025
Twin/Double
Single
29 Dec - 2 Jan
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R 52,885R 42,308
R 62,395R 49,916

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