Iceland Northern Lights & Golden Circle
5 days
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$ 1499
Duration5 days
Iceland's otherworldly aura seems to heighten at the winter months, when viewing of the Northern Lights is at its peak and the contrast between the cool, crisp air and its steaming geothermic hot springs heightens. Couple that with hiking through Þingvellir National Park, visiting horse farms, exploring lava caves, and chasing waterfalls, and you've got yourself a spectacular winter adventure like no other.
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Duration: 5 daysService level: Standard
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Physical Grading: Average
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Ages: 12+
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Itinerary
Day 1: Reykjavík
Make your way to Reykjavík today to start your tour.
Arrive at any time.
There are pre-bookable activities available for this tour. Check out the "Available Extras" section of the Overview page for more information on these activities, and cost-saving bundles.
Day 2: Reykjavík/Álftröð
Travel from Reykjavík to explore a lava cave in the Bláfjöll Mountains followed by a visit to a G Adventures-supported sustainable community for a tour and optional lunch. In the afternoon stop at an Icelandic horse farm before returning to Álftröð. In the evening, head out near the guesthouse in search for Northern Lights.
The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon, and sightings will be dependent on weather conditions. G Adventures cannot guarantee that travellers booked on this tour will experience the Northern Lights.
Dinners at the guesthouse are on a participatory basis. Local, fresh ingredients will be provided and cooking will be done in a communal setting by all travellers.
Meals: B, D
Day 3: Álftröð
Head to Þingvellir National Park. Visit sights like the Geysir Hot Spring and Gullfoss Waterfall. Opt to visit a natural hot spring. In the evening, embrace your inner chef and prepare dinner together at the guesthouse. Afterwards, head out for another Northern Lights hunt around the guesthouse.
The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon, and sightings will be dependent on weather conditions. G Adventures cannot guarantee that travellers booked on this tour will experience the Northern Lights.
Dinners at the guesthouse are on a participatory basis. Local, fresh ingredients will be provided and cooking will be done in a communal setting by all travellers.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 4: Álftröð/Reykjavík
Opt to pre-book the "Glacier Hiking on Sólheimajökull" or "Glaciers and Whales Bundle - Solheimajokull and Reykjavik" activity on the checkout page ahead of time, to include this optional on your tour.
Please note if you opt to pre-book the "Glaciers and Whales Bundle", the Glacier Walk will take place on this day, and Whale Watching will be scheduled for the next day of this tour.
Please note if you opt to pre-book the "Glaciers and Whales Bundle", the Glacier Walk will take place on this day, and Whale Watching will be scheduled for the next day of this tour.
Travel to Sólheimajökull Glacier and take some time to explore the area, or opt for a stunning hike. Drive the scenic southern coast and visit the Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls on the way back to Reykjavík.
Meals: B, L
Day 5: Reykjavík
Depart at any time.
Meals: B
Inclusions
Included
- Your G for Good Moment: Solheimar Eco Village Visit, Selfoss Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your Family Journeys Moment: Horse Farm Visit, Hveragerði
- Lava caving (Leiðarendi Cave)
- Visit to an Icelandic horse farm
- Golden Circle sightseeing
- Þingvellir National Park visit
- Geysir Hot Spring visit
- Gullfoss waterfall visit
- Northern Lights hunting (2 nts)
- Southern coast drive including Skógarfoss waterfall and Seljalndsfoss waterfall
- Transport to/from all included activities and between all destinations
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Transport
Private vehicle, Walking -
Accommodation
Hotels (2 nts), Icelandic guesthouse (2 nts)