5 Day Iceland's Northern Lights 2017 Itinerary

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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • City tour of Reykjavik, including the Pearl & Northern Lights Center Search the skies for the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis), among the most spectacular phenomena on earth Please note: Northern Lights tour is subject to correct weather conditions and sightings cannot be guaranteed. If the tour is cancelled locally, another Northern Lights tour will be offered on the evening of Day 3 or Day 4. The Northern Lights tour departs in the late evening and may not return until after midnight

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    3 Reykjavik

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Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range12 years and up
Flights and transportRound trip airfare and all internal transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Iceland

Attractions

  • Blue Lagoon

Activities

  • Culture

Trip includes

    • Round trip flights New York-Reykjavik, Reykjavik-New York Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices. For important information click Flights to Iceland Airline taxes & fuel surcharges 3 nights accommodations Reykjavik All transfers Breakfast daily♦ Reykjavik City Tour & Northern Lights Tour in modern motor coach Services of English-speaking guide throughout Entrance fees per itinerary ♦Breakfast available for an additional cost on Day 2, approximately US $15 - $30 per person

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Itinerary

This is an active itinerary which includes several walking tours on often uneven, icy terrain.

DAY 1 - Depart for Iceland
Depart for Iceland

DAY 2 - Arrive in Iceland, Reykjavik City Tour, Northern Lights Evening Tour* Arrive in Iceland, "Land of the Midnight Sun" and transfer to your hotel. Most flights arrive in the early morning and your room may not be ready for you. In this cas...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $629
Price per day$126
Last Updated: 4/8/2018

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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.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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What's excluded

    • *Not Included:Breakfast on Day 2, optional tours, and gratuities.
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Optional Activities
Half Day Blue Lagoon Experience 8:45 AM The Blue Lagoon, Iceland’s unique natural pool of mineral rich geothermal water, located in the middle of a lava field in the pure, beautiful Icelandic wilderness, is not to be missed and worth the hour drive to reach this unique site. A combination of mineral-rich fresh and sea water of 100-110°F, surrounded by magnificent mountain ranges, is ideal for wading and soaking in the shallow 3-5 foot waters, (swimming not required), while the air temperature ranges from 25-55°F. The facility is a modern building with clean changing rooms and showers, skin care facility, and gift shop. Your entrance fee and towel rental are included in the price. Food is available in snack bars and fine dining restaurants on site; plus a selection of smoothies, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages can be purchased in the Lagoon Bar, so there’s no need to leave the water! Upgrades to the Premium Package may be available for an additional fee of approximately $35-$55 per person depending on availability. The Premium package includes all features of the Standard Package with the addition of one drink of your choice, an algae mask, and the use of a bathrobe and slippers. Please contact a sales agent for more details. Children under 2 are not permitted in the Blue Lagoon. Tour departs approximately at 8:45 am. Please be in the hotel lobby at least 15 minutes prior to departure. Approximate tour duration is 5 hours. Drop off to be advised locally. OnDay : 3 Price : $130 Half Day Blue Lagoon Experience 8:45 AM The Blue Lagoon, Iceland’s unique natural pool of mineral rich geothermal water, located in the middle of a lava field in the pure, beautiful Icelandic wilderness, is not to be missed and worth the hour drive to reach this unique site. A combination of mineral-rich fresh and sea water of 100-110°F, surrounded by magnificent mountain ranges, is ideal for wading and soaking in the shallow 3-5 foot waters, (swimming not required), while the air temperature ranges from 25-55°F. The facility is a modern building with clean changing rooms and showers, skin care facility, and gift shop. Your entrance fee and towel rental are included in the price. Food is available in snack bars and fine dining restaurants on site; plus a selection of smoothies, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages can be purchased in the Lagoon Bar, so there’s no need to leave the water! Upgrades to the Premium Package may be available for an additional fee of approximately $35-$55 per person depending on availability. The Premium package includes all features of the Standard Package with the addition of one drink of your choice, an algae mask, and the use of a bathrobe and slippers. Please contact a sales agent for more details. Children under 2 are not permitted in the Blue Lagoon. Tour departs approximately at 8:45 am. Please be in the hotel lobby at least 15 minutes prior to departure. Approximate tour duration is 5 hours. Drop off to be advised locally. OnDay : 3 Price : $130 Half Day Blue Lagoon Experience 8:45 AM The Blue Lagoon, Iceland’s unique natural pool of mineral rich geothermal water, located in the middle of a lava field in the pure, beautiful Icelandic wilderness, is not to be missed and worth the hour drive to reach this unique site. A combination of mineral-rich fresh and sea water of 100-110°F, surrounded by magnificent mountain ranges, is ideal for wading and soaking in the shallow 3-5 foot waters, (swimming not required), while the air temperature ranges from 25-55°F. The facility is a modern building with clean changing rooms and showers, skin care facility, and gift shop. Your entrance fee and towel rental are included in the price. Food is available in snack bars and fine dining restaurants on site; plus a selection of smoothies, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages can be purchased in the Lagoon Bar, so there’s no need to leave the water! Upgrades to the Premium Package may be available for an additional fee of approximately $35-$55 per person depending on availability. The Premium package includes all features of the Standard Package with the addition of one drink of your choice, an algae mask, and the use of a bathrobe and slippers. Please contact a sales agent for more details. Children under 2 are not permitted in the Blue Lagoon. Tour departs approximately at 8:45 am. Please be in the hotel lobby at least 15 minutes prior to departure. Approximate tour duration is 5 hours. Drop off to be advised locally. OnDay : 3 Price : $130 Half Day Blue Lagoon Experience 8:45 AM The Blue Lagoon, Iceland’s unique natural pool of mineral rich geothermal water, located in the middle of a lava field in the pure, beautiful Icelandic wilderness, is not to be missed and worth the hour drive to reach this unique site. A combination of mineral-rich fresh and sea water of 100-110°F, surrounded by magnificent mountain ranges, is ideal for wading and soaking in the shallow 3-5 foot waters, (swimming not required), while the air temperature ranges from 25-55°F. The facility is a modern building with clean changing rooms and showers, skin care facility, and gift shop. Your entrance fee and towel rental are included in the price. Food is available in snack bars and fine dining restaurants on site; plus a selection of smoothies, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages can be purchased in the Lagoon Bar, so there’s no need to leave the water! Upgrades to the Premium Package may be available for an additional fee of approximately $35-$55 per person depending on availability. The Premium package includes all features of the Standard Package with the addition of one drink of your choice, an algae mask, and the use of a bathrobe and slippers. Please contact a sales agent for more details. Children under 2 are not permitted in the Blue Lagoon. Tour departs approximately at 8:45 am. Please be in the hotel lobby at least 15 minutes prior to departure. Approximate tour duration is 5 hours. Drop off to be advised locally. OnDay : 3 Price : $130 Full Day Golden Circle Tour 8:30 AM The Golden Circle tour showcases some of Iceland's most popular tourist attractions including the country's best known natural, cultural, and historic sites. From Reykjavik, visit Hellisheiði Power Plant at the foot of Mt. Hengill Volcano where the earth's most brutal forces are harnessed and converted to clean energy for space heating. Then visit a local horse farm where you’ll have the chance to see the legendary Icelandic horse, one of the oldest breeds of horse in the world. Next stop is the Geysir geothermal area, home of the famous Strokkur geyser. The Strokkur geyser erupts every 6-10 minutes, making it one of the most active geysers in the world. Then, on to the Gullfoss waterfall, the queen of Iceland's waterfalls, tumbling down a deep gorge. Our final stop of the day is Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site where the tectonic plates of Europe and North America meet and one of the world's oldest parliaments was founded in 930 AD.< Tour departs approximately at 8:30 am. Please be in the hotel lobby at least 15 minutes prior to departure. Approximate tour duration is 8 hours. Drop off to be advised locally. OnDay : 4 Price : $105 Full Day Golden Circle Tour 8:30 AM The Golden Circle tour showcases some of Iceland's most popular tourist attractions including the country's best known natural, cultural, and historic sites. From Reykjavik, visit Hellisheiði Power Plant at the foot of Mt. Hengill Volcano where the earth's most brutal forces are harnessed and converted to clean energy for space heating. Then visit a local horse farm where you’ll have the chance to see the legendary Icelandic horse, one of the oldest breeds of horse in the world. Next stop is the Geysir geothermal area, home of the famous Strokkur geyser. The Strokkur geyser erupts every 6-10 minutes, making it one of the most active geysers in the world. Then, on to the Gullfoss waterfall, the queen of Iceland's waterfalls, tumbling down a deep gorge. Our final stop of the day is Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site where the tectonic plates of Europe and North America meet and one of the world's oldest parliaments was founded in 930 AD.< Tour departs approximately at 8:30 am. Please be in the hotel lobby at least 15 minutes prior to departure. Approximate tour duration is 8 hours. Drop off to be advised locally. OnDay : 4 Price : $105 Full Day Golden Circle Tour 8:30 AM The Golden Circle tour showcases some of Iceland's most popular tourist attractions including the country's best known natural, cultural, and historic sites. From Reykjavik, visit Hellisheiði Power Plant at the foot of Mt. Hengill Volcano where the earth's most brutal forces are harnessed and converted to clean energy for space heating. Then visit a local horse farm where you’ll have the chance to see the legendary Icelandic horse, one of the oldest breeds of horse in the world. Next stop is the Geysir geothermal area, home of the famous Strokkur geyser. The Strokkur geyser erupts every 6-10 minutes, making it one of the most active geysers in the world. Then, on to the Gullfoss waterfall, the queen of Iceland's waterfalls, tumbling down a deep gorge. Our final stop of the day is Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site where the tectonic plates of Europe and North America meet and one of the world's oldest parliaments was founded in 930 AD.< Tour departs approximately at 8:30 am. Please be in the hotel lobby at least 15 minutes prior to departure. Approximate tour duration is 8 hours. Drop off to be advised locally. OnDay : 4 Price : $105 Full Day Golden Circle Tour 8:30 AM The Golden Circle tour showcases some of Iceland's most popular tourist attractions including the country's best known natural, cultural, and historic sites. From Reykjavik, visit Hellisheiði Power Plant at the foot of Mt. Hengill Volcano where the earth's most brutal forces are harnessed and converted to clean energy for space heating. Then visit a local horse farm where you’ll have the chance to see the legendary Icelandic horse, one of the oldest breeds of horse in the world. Next stop is the Geysir geothermal area, home of the famous Strokkur geyser. The Strokkur geyser erupts every 6-10 minutes, making it one of the most active geysers in the world. Then, on to the Gullfoss waterfall, the queen of Iceland's waterfalls, tumbling down a deep gorge. Our final stop of the day is Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site where the tectonic plates of Europe and North America meet and one of the world's oldest parliaments was founded in 930 AD.< Tour departs approximately at 8:30 am. Please be in the hotel lobby at least 15 minutes prior to departure. Approximate tour duration is 8 hours. Drop off to be advised locally. OnDay : 4 Price : $105
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Additional Information: Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers.

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