Europe - Iceland - Land of the Northern Lights: 5 Days from R21 372 pps - 22 Oct 24 - 10 Apr 25
When can I go?
Set Departures
22 October 2024 to 31 October 2024
05 November 2024 to 28 November 2024
05 December 2024 to 19 December 2024
02 January 2025 to 28 January 2025
04 February 2025 to 27 February 2025
04 March 2025 to 27 March 2025
01 April 2025 to 10 April 2025
Description
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.
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What’s included in the deal?
• 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
• 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
Please note 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 and will be confirmed prior to departure.
Cabin Hotel – Reykjavik
Hotel Stracta – Hella
The Tour is valid for Tuesdays & Thursdays departures.
PACKAGE EXCLUDES
International flights and Visas
Tips for your guide – this is an entirely personal gesture
Terms & Conditions
• Packages are subject to availability at the time of the reservation.
• Passport & visa cost (if applicable), travel insurance & items of a personal nature are not included.
• Prices are subject to change without prior notice due to airfare increases and currency fluctuations.
• Re-booking and cancellation fees apply.
• All prices are per person sharing unless otherwise specified.
• Standard terms and conditions apply.
Why we love it
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.
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
Iceland
Iceland tops bucket lists. It’s not hard to see why. Thundering waterfalls, rumbling volcanoes, lively geysers, and inviting hot springs. It’s like nowhere else on Earth. And it’s worlds away from home…
Known as the Land of Fire and Ice, Iceland is a country of contrasts and natural wonder. To the north is the famed Golden Circle, made up of the country’s three main attractions: Gulfoss, ‘the Golden Falls’, Geysir Hot Spring Area, and UNESCO-listed Thingvellir National Park – a wonderland of geothermal and hydro activity. To the south lies quiet fishing villages, black lava beaches, glaciers, and the volcano Eyjafjallajokull.
Contact Info
Contact No: +27 11 615 0071
Email: info@dreamsunlimited.co.za
Email: info@dreamsunlimited.co.za