Land of the Northern Lights & Westfjords - 11 days
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Overview
Highlights
- Reykjanes Peninsula - Travel to the remote edge of Iceland, home to hot springs, rugged hills and mountains, and rural villages
- Blue Lagoon - Unwind and rejuvenate in the mineral-rich waters of the Blue Lagoon
- Hella - Spend two nights in Iceland's stunning countryside - the ideal spot for hunting the Northern Lights
- The Golden Circle - Experience a once-in-a-lifetime route, complete with geysers, Gullfoss falls, and Thingvellir National Park, plus take in Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss waterfalls
- Borganes - Take a look at the Grabrok Volcano crater, and visit the Settlement Center
- Litlibaer - Relax with a coffee and homemade waffles at this charming café and museum that overlooks the fjords and sea
- Isafjordur - Stroll around the vibrant town of Isafjordur, known for colourful houses and cultural celebrations
- Dynjandi Waterfall - Marvel at the Crown Jewel of the Westfjords, a multi-tiered waterfall cascading down the cliffs
- Flateyri - Explore Flateyri's history, including Gamla bokabudin and the avalanche protection fences
- Reykjavik - Explore Iceland's colourful capital on a guided city tour, including Hallgrimskirkja and the Harpa Concert Hall
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Trip includes
- 10 breakfasts & 5 lunches
- 10 nights 2-3 star hotels (upgrade available)
- Keflavik Airport arrival and departure transfer (FlyBus shuttle)
- An English-speaking Icelandic guide
- Transportation in heated coaches, with free Wi-Fi
- Northern Lights programme: 6 evenings of lectures, presentations, films, and guided searches for the Northern Lights. Midnight refreshments are also included here
- 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
- Entrance into the Osvör Maritime Museum and the Museum of Icelandic Sorcery and Witchcraft
- Guided sightseeing in the Westfjords, including Grabrok volcanic crater & Dynjandi Waterfall
- Guided tour of Reykjavik
- 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
Itinerary
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!
Reykjavik - Reykjanes Peninsula - Blue Lagoon - Hella. Our morning starts with a brief orientation tour of Reykjavik, Iceland's charming capital - we'll enjoy a more comprehensive sightseeing tour later in the trip! From Reykjavik, we'll head out of the city to the br...
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. We also visit the Skoga...
Hella - Golden Circle - Reykjavik. This morning, we'll start the journey back to Reykjavik via the breath-taking Golden Circle. Our first stop is at a local horse stable to meet these famously strong creatures. We then visit a geothermal greenhouse, where you'll see h...
Today is completely free for you to head out and explore. Perhaps book a whale watching cruise, explore the Old Harbour area or go for a wander down Laugavegur, one of the main streets in the city.
Reykjavik - Grabrok - Budardalur - Isafjördur. Today, our journey begins in the west. Our first stop leads us to Grabrok, a 3,400-year-old volcanic crater offering a 360-degree view of the valley. After a break for lunch in the coastal town of Budardalur, we'll the...
Isafjördur - Dynjandi - Isafjördur. Today we'll explore the Dynjandi waterfall, celebrated as one of Iceland's most magnificent. Its tiered structure creates a mesmerizing array of small cascades. Continuing along the coastline and fjords, the journey leads to the...
Isafjördur - Sudureyri - Flateyri - Isafjördur. The morning unfolds at the Osvör Maritime Museum, where a restored fishing hut invites visitors to step into the past, delving into the 19th-century life of rowboat fishing. Exploring the village of Flateyri, a hidden...
Isafjördur - Holmavik - Breidafjördur. Today, we'll head to the picturesque village of Hólmavík, to explore the Museum of Icelandic Sorcery and Witchcraft. Here, captivating tales of Iceland's mystical history unfold. Delve into folklore and explore an array of artefa...
Breidafjördur - Borganes - Reykjavik. As our journey draws to a close, we venture back to Reykjavík, with a few stops along the way. We'll head to Borganes, making a stop at the Settlement Centre. Delve into the challenging and riveting early days of human settleme...
Our Icelandic adventure comes to an end after breakfast. Individual transfer by Flybus shuttle from your accommodation in Reykjavik to Keflavik airport is included.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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