Iceland’s Magical Northern Lights

6 DAYS • 10 MEALS STARTING AT £1,849 Pricing is per person, land only, double occupancy, and varies by departure date.

HIGHLIGHTS Reykjavík • Northern Lights Cruise • Search for the Northern Lights • Golden Circle • Thingvellir National Park • Gullfoss • Lava Exhibition Center • Vík • Seljalandsfoss • Skógar Museum • Skógafoss • Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon • Skaftafell • Vatnajökull Glacier • Blue Lagoon

CULTURAL EXPERIENCES

• Explore Skógar Museum, covering all aspects of Icelandic life. • Experience the energy at the geothermal fields of Geysir. • Learn about the volcanic nature of the island of Iceland during a visit to the Lava Exhibition Center.

CULINARY INCLUSIONS

5 Breakfasts (B) • 5 Dinners (D)

• Savour gourmet Icelandic cuisine at a popular local restaurant. • Challenge your taste buds and sample traditional hákarl (cured shark) and brennivín (Icelandic schnapps.)

ACCOMMODATION

Day 1 Centerhotel Plaza, Centerhotel Midgardur, Centerhotel Laugavegur, or Centerhotel Grandi, Reykjavík Days 2–4 Hotel Katla by Kea or Hotel Dyrhólaey, Vík Day 5 Centerhotel Plaza, Centerhotel Midgardur, Centerhotel Laugavegur, or Centerhotel Grandi, Reykjavík On some dates alternate hotels may be used.

Northern Lights

Experience the “land of fire and ice” and chase the aurora borealis across an ethereal wonderland.

Day 1: Reykjavík, Iceland - Tour Begins Welcome to Iceland, a land and culture forged by fire and ice. Where steaming lava fields and massive glaciers sculpt mountains and valleys, leaving thundering waterfalls and plunging fjords. In this land of many natural wonders, enjoy the rare opportunity to search for the aurora borealis — one of nature’s most dazzling light displays, also known as the northern lights. Your tour opens in Reykjavík, Iceland’s capital city. Get acquainted with old town Reykjavík on a walking tour featuring Hallgrimskirkja church, city hall, the harbour, and the Parliament building. Gather with your fellow travellers at a popular restaurant for dinner featuring Icelandic cuisine. This evening, take an exhilarating northern lights cruise and sail into the darkness of Faxaflói Bay in search of the aurora borealis. (D)

Day 2: Reykjavík - Golden Circle - Lava Exhibition Centre - Vík Travel the Golden Circle to experience renowned natural wonders, including the explosive Geysir thermal area, the double-cascade Gullfoss waterfall, and the famous Thingvellir National Park, where you’ll stand upon the crest of the MidAtlantic Ridge. Stop at the Lava Exhibition Centre and delve into Iceland’s past and present volcanic eruptions. Continue to Vík. Drive out into the stillness of rural Iceland in search of the northern lights or venture out on foot. Enjoy three nights of searching to increase your likelihood of spotting the lights. (B, D) Day 3: Vik - Seljalandsfoss - Skógar Museum - Vík Journey to Seljalandsfoss, one of Iceland’s most famous and unique waterfalls. Visit Skógar

This tour requires you to walk and for long periods of time, navigate uneven ground, and climb into various modes of transportation.

Blue Lagoon

Seljalandsfoss

Museum and discover its turf-built homes and artefacts. Stand in awe before the impressive Skógafoss waterfall, one of Iceland’s tallest. Your journey continues to Reynisfjara, a volcanic sand beach surrounded by basalt formations and rich bird life. Look out over the natural rock formations at Dyrhólaey, a volcanic peninsula towering over the ocean. Get a sense of the local culture as you challenge your taste buds and sample traditional delicacies – hákarl (cured shark) and brennivín (schnapps). After dinner, gaze at the sky in search of the northern lights. (B, D) Day 4: Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon - Skaftafell - Vík Travel to Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon, filled with floating icebergs. Explore this extraordinary landscape and search for seals swimming in cold waters. Travel to Skaftafell, gateway to Vatnajökull National Park, the largest national park in Europe. Vatnajökull is known for having Iceland’s highest mountains and Europe’s largest glacier. After dinner, continue searching for the northern lights dancing across the night sky. (B, D) Day 5: Vík - Blue Lagoon - Reykjavík Drive along the south shore towards the Reykjanes Peninsula. Known for its rugged landscape, lava fields, and numerous hot springs, the peninsula is home to the Blue Lagoon. Take a dip in the warm, mineral-rich waters of the geothermal pool, located in the heart of a dramatic lava field. Return to Reykjavík for your farewell dinner and overnight stay. (B, D) Day 6: Reykjavík - Tour Ends Depart for home with many incredible memories. (B)

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DOUBLE SOLO

Starting at £1,849 Pricing is per person, land only, Starting at £2,249 and varies by departure date. Prices based on 20 October 2021 departure.

February – March 2021

(different itinerary – see note*) 17 February 2, 14, 16, 22, 25 March *Itinerary featured is for October 2021 – March 2022 tour departures. Departures prior to this date will vary. Please confirm at time of reservation.

October 2021 – March 2022

(featured itinerary) 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13 October 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24 October 25, 26, 27, 28, 31 October 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, November 10, 14, 15, 16, November 17, 23, 29, 30 November 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 29 December 9, 10, 16, 17 January 23, 30 January 1, 2, 6, 7, 13, 14 February 20, 21, 27, 28 February 1, 2, 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 March 21, 22, 23, 27, 28 March

Please note: This trip requires a passport. Our air passengers will arrive into and depart from Reykjavik. Airport transfers are available for purchase. Due to tour scheduling, arrival flights should arrive prior to 10:00 a.m. Due to flight schedules, a post night may be required in some Icelandair gateway cities (at an additional cost). Please inquire at time of reservation. The northern lights are in the Northern Hemisphere from September through April and are only visible when the sky is clear and free of clouds. As this tour is weather dependent, sightings of the northern lights are not guaranteed. The northern lights cruise is weather dependent and may be cancelled in the event of serious weather.

“My favourite experience was swimming in the Blue Lagoon… The water was warm and beautiful. – Collette Traveller ”