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Iceland – Reykjavík & the Northern Lights
Discover Europe’s most surprising capital, explore the ‘Land of Fire and Ice’ and search for a celestial phenomenon.
Northern Lights, Reykjavík
Strokkur Geyser
Enjoy a break with a difference, as you fly to the ‘Land of Fire and Ice’ to explore one of Europe’s most surprising and welcoming cities, together with its surrounding glaciated landscape of smouldering volcanoes, plunging waterfalls, bubbling thermal pools and spouting geysers. With the chance perhaps to witness the extraordinary Aurora Borealis, a sight that has captivated and bewildered generations, this is a simply irresistible few days away.
An included, guided city tour introduces fascinating Reykjavík and its surroundings on your first morning. See landmarks such as the Presidential Residence and the towering Hallgrim’s Church. An optional excursion then offers the chance to take a dip in the mineral-laden waters of the Blue Lagoon. You can also join the optional Golden Circle tour to see Þingvellir - the green expanse where Iceland’s ancient parliament (the Alþingi) used to meet. Here, you can stop beside the (near-extinct) original Geysir and time the gap between the eruptions from the nearby, and far more frequent, Strokkur waterspout. The highlight of the tour comes this evening, when you’ll head out of the city to search for the Aurora Borealis - the enchanting Northern Lights - flickering in the Icelandic night sky. Should you be lucky enough to see it, the phenomenon is a sight to behold.
fun fact...
Did you know that Galileo Galilei, the Italian astronomer, first named the Northern Lights in 1619?
at a glance...
Tour Highlights & Inclusions
• A guided tour of the fascinating city of Reykjavík,
Europe’s most northerly capital and one of its most welcoming • Experience the lunar-like landscapes of Iceland, strewn with geysers, thermal pools, waterfalls and volcanoes • Go in search of the celestial occurrence of Aurora
Borealis – the fabled Northern Lights • Join an optional excursion, taking in volcanoes and puffins • Four nights’ carefully chosen bed and breakfast accommodation at the Hotel Cabin, Reykjavik (Hotel Klettur available for a supplement) • Return flights to Reykjavík (Keflavik), with coach travel and transfers throughout • Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager
Available Feb, Mar, Nov & Dec 2023, Feb-Mar 2024
Fly direct from these airports. Prices from
• Birmingham £939 • East Midlands £1,075 • Gatwick £735 • Heathrow £899 • Luton £725 • Manchester £1,429 • Newcastle £1,429
Personalise your holiday
• Blue Lagoon (half day) – from £135 • Golden Circle Tour (full day) – from £129 • Southern Shore Adventure (full day) – £139 Room for Sole Use from £180
Please note: Due to extremely high demand, and in order to avoid disappointment, we strongly recommended that you pre-book your optional excursions in advance. The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon and therefore we can not guarantee that you will be able to view them during your visit. The order of the itinerary may change in order to give you the best chance of experiencing them.
your hotels
The Cabin is a modern, well-equipped hotel offering comfortable rooms with satellite TV, and public amenities which include a restaurant serving buffet breakfast and a lobby bar. Hotel Klettur, Reykjavík HHH Bed & Breakfast from £845
The hotel offers a bar and lounge area, breakfast room and reception. The bedrooms have satellite TV, a telephone, mini-fridge and tea/coffee-making facilities.
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